Entertainment Careers Casting Calls and Auditions

Job Description

An exciting social media marketing initiative is seeking emerging filmmakers to join the production team for a thrilling narrative project filming in and around Houston, Texas. The project, Mission: Manduu, is designed for Instagram and TikTok audiences and centers around a high-stakes story involving cutting-edge EMS technology, mystery, and suspense.

This collaborative production offers hands-on experience for aspiring creatives looking to build their portfolios, expand industry connections, and gain valuable production experience in a professional creative environment.

Job Responsibilities

Showrunner

• Oversee creative direction and production workflow
• Coordinate storytelling, scheduling, and team collaboration
• Ensure the project vision is maintained throughout production

Director

• Lead on-set production and creative execution
• Direct cast and crew during filming
• Collaborate with creative team to achieve visual storytelling goals

Videographer

• Capture high-quality footage for IG/TikTok social content
• Film cinematic and engaging scenes optimized for social media
• Assist with lighting, framing, and camera operation

Editor

• Edit short-form narrative and marketing content
• Create engaging cuts tailored for social media audiences
• Enhance pacing, transitions, and visual storytelling

Production Assistant

• Support on-set setup and breakdown
• Assist crew with production logistics and organization
• Help maintain efficient workflow during filming

Requirements

• Passion for filmmaking, content creation, or digital storytelling
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Experience in directing, filming, editing, or production assistance preferred
• Interest in social media content and narrative storytelling
• Ability to work in a fast-paced creative production environment
• Emerging filmmakers and creatives encouraged to apply

Compensation Details

• Unpaid opportunity
• Hands-on production experience
• Portfolio-building opportunities
• Networking and collaboration with industry professionals
• Access to wellness-centered experiences and EMS sessions with Manduu

Job Description

A fun and engaging science YouTube series for children ages 4–12 is now hiring crew members for an exciting educational production filming in Tomball, Texas. The series focuses on making biology, physics, and chemistry concepts simple, entertaining, and easy to understand through hands-on experiments, energetic hosting, and playful storytelling.

The production team is seeking creative and reliable crew professionals to help bring this kid-friendly science series to life. Paid long-term contract opportunities are available for qualified applicants.

Job Responsibilities

Cameraman / Videographer

• Film YouTube-style educational content for children
• Capture interactions between the host and sidekick assistant
• Ensure clean framing, proper lighting, and visually engaging shots
• Film science experiments, close-ups, and action-based learning moments
• Suggest creative camera angles to improve storytelling
• Maintain visual consistency across episodes

Production Assistant

• Assist with on-set setup and breakdown
• Organize props and experiment materials
• Support talent and crew during filming
• Manage basic production needs on set
• Help maintain smooth workflow during filming days
• Provide general assistance to keep production organized and efficient

Requirements

• Previous experience in video production, filming, or production assistance preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced production environment
• Creative mindset with attention to visual storytelling
• Comfortable working on a children’s educational production
• Reliable transportation and availability for filming in Tomball, Texas

Compensation Details

• Paid crew positions
• Long-term contract opportunity
• Compensation discussed upon selection

Job Description
A talent agency is hiring male and female promotional staff for a hydration beverage activation event in Cincinnati. The production team is seeking fit and energetic individuals who are comfortable working outdoors in a sponsor tent environment during the event. This paid promotional opportunity is ideal for outgoing talent with strong professionalism and event experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Represent a hydration beverage brand at the event activation
• Work inside a sponsor tent interacting with attendees
• Maintain a professional and energetic attitude throughout the event
• Assist with promotional activities and brand engagement
• Arrive on time and remain available for the full scheduled shift

Requirements

• Seeking one male and several female staff members
• Must be fit and comfortable working outdoors
• Ability to work long event hours in a fast-paced environment
• Prior promotional or event staffing experience preferred but not required
• Must provide 3–4 current photos and contact number for submission
• Must be available for the Cincinnati event

Compensation

• $30 per hour
• Payment issued by the following Monday

Reality TV Production Crew Jobs

Job Description
A major reality television production is now hiring experienced crew members across multiple departments for upcoming productions in Australia. This opportunity is ideal for entertainment industry professionals, production staff, technical crew, and creative team members looking to work on large-scale reality TV and entertainment projects. Open positions include production coordinators, production runners, shooter producers, travel coordinators, production secretaries, art department crew, talent managers, and additional support roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Support reality television productions across multiple departments and production stages
• Assist with scheduling, logistics, production coordination, talent management, and set operations
• Collaborate with production teams, directors, crew members, and creative staff
• Manage production paperwork, travel coordination, props, equipment, or talent operations depending on assigned role
• Help maintain smooth day-to-day production workflow in fast-paced environments
• Assist with filming, interviews, set preparation, and production support as needed

Requirements

• Previous experience in reality TV, entertainment, or production environments preferred
• Strong communication and organizational skills required
• Ability to work collaboratively within large production teams
• Some positions require proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
• Certain roles may require heavy lifting, travel availability, or valid driver’s licenses
• Applicants should be based in or willing to relocate to Melbourne, Sydney, Gold Coast, or South Australia depending on the role
• Professional attitude and ability to thrive in high-pressure production environments preferred

Compensation

• Opportunity to work on major reality television productions
• Gain valuable experience across entertainment and television production departments
• Networking opportunities with industry professionals and production teams
• Potential for long-term and future production opportunities
• Various production and crew roles available across Australia

Theater Production Crew Call

Job Description
A musical theater production is now seeking passionate and creative crew members for an upcoming live stage performance. This opportunity is ideal for theater professionals, students, and aspiring production crew members interested in gaining hands-on experience in live entertainment production. The team is looking for talented individuals to support multiple behind-the-scenes departments for a large-scale musical theater production.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with live theater production operations and backstage coordination
• Support departments including dramaturgy, sound design, lighting design, and set construction
• Collaborate with directors, performers, and fellow crew members during rehearsals and performances
• Help build, organize, and maintain production materials and stage elements
• Follow production schedules and assist with technical theater preparation

Requirements

• Interest or experience in theater production, technical theater, or live entertainment
• Open to crew members with skills in sound, lighting, set building, or stage support
• Strong teamwork and communication skills preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative production environment
• Reliable availability for rehearsals, build days, and production schedules
• Passion for live theater and creative storytelling encouraged

Compensation

• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in musical theater production
• Work alongside directors, performers, and theater creatives
• Build professional theater production and backstage experience
• Networking opportunities within the live entertainment and performing arts industry

Job Description

A production team is seeking local utilities crew members for a PBR event production taking place at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. This opportunity is ideal for reliable production crew professionals interested in live event support and on-site utility work during a large-scale production event.

The production is specifically seeking local hires available to work during the scheduled event dates.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with general production utility tasks during the event
• Support crew operations and on-site logistics
• Help maintain smooth event workflow throughout production
• Collaborate with the production team as needed
• Follow production schedules and on-site instructions

Requirements

• Must be local to Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Prior production or event utility experience preferred
• Reliable and professional work ethic required
• Must be available for scheduled production dates
• Applicants should apply via email only

Compensation Details

• Compensation details not disclosed
• Opportunity to work on a PBR event production
• Local hire production opportunity

U.S. Army PSA Casting Call

Job Description
A production company is now casting men and women for an upcoming series of public service announcement videos focused on U.S. Army topics. Casting directors are seeking non-union talent with strong presence and professionalism for multiple PSA shoots expected to film in the Richmond, Virginia area. This project includes several short-form video campaigns for digital and public outreach use.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in PSA video productions for military-related campaigns
• Follow on-set direction from producers and directors
• Participate in filming for 29-second and 59-second video spots
• Maintain professional appearance and military grooming standards when required
• Be available for one or multiple scheduled filming dates depending on role

Requirements

• Men and women ages 20–50
• Open to all ethnicities
• Non-speaking roles
• Must be non-union talent
• Comfortable following military grooming and appearance standards
• Must be available for filming in the Richmond, VA area

Compensation

• Minimum $150 per filming day
• Opportunity to appear in official PSA campaigns
• Exposure through digital, website, and social media distribution

Job Description

Shah Film Productions is now hiring 25 stagehands for event production work at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando. Crew members will assist with event setup and strike operations for an upcoming production in Orlando, Florida.

This is a paid labor opportunity ideal for individuals with stagehand, live event, or production support experience. Applicants may choose to work setup, strike, or both days depending on availability.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with event setup and strike operations
• Load, unload, and move production equipment as directed
• Support production crew with staging and event preparation
• Follow safety procedures and production instructions
• Maintain professionalism and teamwork throughout the event

Requirements

• Seeking 25 stagehands
• Stagehand or live production experience preferred
• Must be reliable and able to work extended production hours
• Applicants should include:
  • Full name
  • Availability for set, strike, or both
  • Relevant stagehand experience
• Ability to perform physical labor in a production environment

Compensation Details

• Paid opportunity
• $30 per hour
• Flexible scheduling available for setup day, strike day, or both

Job Description

The upcoming dark cinematic fantasy short film Salt In Her Throat is now seeking crew members for a summer production filming in North Alabama. Set in a grounded, atmospheric coastal world, the story follows a little mermaid 21 years after losing her voice, blending fantasy elements with emotionally restrained storytelling.

The production team is looking for creative collaborators with experience in period, fantasy, or immersive world-building productions. The film aims to create a lived-in visual atmosphere inspired by grounded fantasy and cinematic realism.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the director and production team throughout pre-production and filming
• Help build the visual and technical atmosphere of the film
• Contribute expertise in production design, wardrobe, sound, cinematography, and on-set coordination
• Maintain professionalism and teamwork in an independent film environment
• Assist in creating an immersive fantasy world grounded in realism

Requirements

Positions Needed

• Production Design / Set Decoration
• Props Master
• Costume Designer
• Wardrobe Stylist
• Hair & Makeup Artist
• Director of Photography
• Production Sound Mixer
• Boom Operator
• 1st Assistant Director
• Script Supervisor
• Still Photographer

Additional Preferred Positions

• 1st AC / 2nd AC
• Gaffer
• Key Grip
• Production Coordinator
• Production Assistants

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with period pieces, fantasy productions, or immersive world-building preferred
• Hair, makeup, wardrobe, and set decoration experience strongly preferred
• Collaborative and creative mindset required
• Passion for independent filmmaking encouraged

Compensation Details

• Production is actively seeking investment and producing compensation
• Compensation is expected for crew members as funding progresses
• Opportunity to work on an ambitious independent fantasy short film project

Job Description

A173 West Studios is seeking crew members for the upcoming short film In the Backyard, directed by Ben Cruz. The emotionally driven coming-of-age film explores childhood memories, family relationships, and the realities of aging through the eyes of a young boy during the summer of 2010.

Production is now hiring passionate and creative crew members for several key behind-the-scenes positions. This is a non-union volunteer opportunity with catering provided.

Job Responsibilities

On-Set Sound Mixer / Boom Operator

• Handle on-set audio recording during filming
• Operate boom microphones and lavalier systems
• Ensure clean and professional sound capture throughout production

VFX Supervisor / Animator

• Create and supervise visual effects for a featured scene
• Design animation involving a shadow extension effect with movement
• Collaborate with the director to execute the visual concept

Key Hair / Key Makeup

• Design hair and makeup looks fitting the early 2010 setting
• Apply aging makeup effects for grandparent characters
• Maintain continuity throughout filming

Requirements

• Prior experience in the relevant crew department preferred
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Passion for independent filmmaking
• Ability to work collaboratively in a production environment
• Reliable availability during filming weekends

Compensation Details

• Non-union volunteer position
• Catering provided on set
• IMDb and Letterboxd credit provided after completion
• Behind-the-scenes photos included