Casting Call: AUTO – Nationwide Casting (Films in Mexico City)
Project Type: Commercial
Project Union Status: Non-Union
Usage/Run:
- Usage Terms: 3 Years Global – All Moving Media.
- Broadcast TV / Cinema: 1 Year Only.
- All Media Defined: Online (including social media), POS/POI, OOH, Trade Fares, Events, MINI Showrooms, BMW Museum, etc.
- Flexibility: The buyout package begins within the first 12 months after the campaign launch. Countries may individually start the buyout period.
- Additional Rights: Spots usable for self-promotion and award submissions by the production company and ad agency without restrictions.
- Usage Payment: Paid only if the ad runs and talent is featured.
Travel Provisions:
- Flights: Economy flights from US to Mexico.
- Accommodation: 3-Star hotel provided.
- Per Diem: $40 per non-shooting day / $20 per shooting day.
Project Synopsis:
- Seeking North American and Global talent for a cinematic commercial for a renowned auto brand.
- Looking for attractive, bold talent with cinematic presence.
- Must have a valid passport and able to submit self-tapes and portfolios ASAP.
Talent Requirements:
- Passport: Valid passport, not expiring through the end of the year.
- Driver’s License: Inform if valid, required for some shots (not all).
- NDA: All talent must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement.
Compensation:
- Travel/Down Day: $500 + 20% Agency.
- Session Day: $1000 + 20% for a 12-hour day (excluding travel time to set).
- Estimated Booking: 1-3 Days.
- Usage: $16,000 + 20%.
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Portray sick and emotionally vulnerable children in hospital scenes
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Participate in emotionally challenging moments on camera
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Be comfortable acting in a wheelchair and/or with medical props (oxygen mask, tubes)
Requirements
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Ages 7–14, all genders and ethnicities welcome
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Must have a valid NY work permit, trust account, and I9 documents
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Comfortable portraying discomfort, distress, or frailty
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Must be able to sit in a wheelchair and use tubes or an oxygen mask
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Interview required before booking (paid at $56)
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SAG-AFTRA rate: $224 for 8 hours
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Work location: NYC area (exact location TBD)
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Work date: One-day shoot
Job Description
A powerful coming-of-age short film is now casting for two lead teen roles. The story follows Marco, a shy teen who joins a lifeguard training course and develops a heartfelt connection with his classmate, Xavier. As they train together, Marco’s confidence grows, and a bond blossoms between them—challenging both to confront their identities, fears, and feelings. This emotionally rich queer narrative explores themes of friendship, identity, and vulnerability, all set against the backdrop of aquatic training.
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• Portray emotionally layered characters in a character-driven short film
• Participate in water-based scenes including CPR and in-water drills
• Collaborate with cast and crew during swim training and rehearsals
• Embrace physicality in performance, including scenes in swimwear and shirtless appearances
• Comfortably engage in scenes exploring queer themes and a brief, intimate kiss
Requirements
• Must be confident swimmers and provide a swim test video or verified proof of swim training
• Must be able to portray ages 16–18 (actors must be 18+)
• Comfortable performing in swimwear and shirtless as part of character portrayal
• Strong emotional range and ability to communicate internal conflict
• Open to talent of all ethnicities
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• Principal Role: $249.66 per 8-hour shoot day (+ fringes + HST if applicable) or $445 flat (TBD)
• Actor Role: $209.60 per 8-hour shoot day (+ fringes + HST if applicable) or $445 flat (TBD)
• Fitting (if required): $36.00/hour for a minimum of 2 hours (+ fringes + HST if applicable)
• Union paid based on ACTRA Tier 3 LBG rates
Original Series Title: "THE EIGHTH DOOR"
Genre: Psychological Thriller / Supernatural Drama
Episodes: 8
Format: 1-hour episodes
Tone: Dark, intense, binge-worthy
Target Platform: Netflix / Streaming
In a small, ultra-modern town with a dark past, a young psychiatrist returns home to investigate the mysterious death of her twin brother — only to discover a secret clinical program testing memory manipulation. As she descends into her own trauma, she unlocks the terrifying existence of an eighth mental door — a state of consciousness no one is meant to access. Each episode unveils deeper conspiracies as she’s hunted by both external enemies and her own mind.
Themes: Identity, memory, grief, reality vs. perception
Hook: Think Black Mirror meets Sharp Objects with a splash of Inception and Behind Her Eyes. JOB POSTINGS FOR "THE EIGHTH DOOR"
Below is a full list of roles needed from pre-production through distribution and marketing.
SECTION A: DEVELOPMENT & PRE-PRODUCTION ROLES
1. Showrunner / Series Creator
Type: Creative Leadership
Gender: Any
Description: Oversees the entire creative vision of the show from script to screen. Manages writers' room, creative direction, tone, and final story arcs.
Skills:
Mastery of episodic storytelling
Leadership & collaboration
Experience in series showrunning
Requirements:
At least 1 credited series as showrunner or head writer
Portfolio of past scripts
Availability for full production lifecycle
2. Series Writers (Staff Writers / Story Editors)
Type: Writing
Gender: Any
Description: Collaborate in the writers' room to shape dialogue, character arcs, and plot for each episode.
Skills:
Excellent pacing and dialogue
Collaborative brainstorming
Knowledge of Netflix-style pacing
Requirements:
Submit 1-2 sample scripts
Must be fluent in Final Draft or equivalent
Previous TV writing experience preferred
3. Casting Director
Type: Pre-Production Casting
Gender: Any
Description: Responsible for casting lead and supporting roles. Works closely with the director and producer.
Skills:
Strong talent network
Negotiation & deal-making
Script breakdown & character profiling
Requirements:
Experience with TV/streaming casting
Must be union-compliant
3+ years in casting preferred
4. Line Producer
Type: Budgeting / Scheduling
Gender: Any
Description: Manages day-to-day operations, budgets, scheduling, and resources during production.
Skills:
Production budgeting (Movie Magic Budgeting, etc.)
Staff supervision
Logistics & problem-solving
Requirements:
Prior experience as Line Producer
Strong references
Must be available for 6+ months
5. Production Designer
Type: Art Department
Gender: Any
Description: Leads the overall visual aesthetic, including sets, colors, props, and environments.
Skills:
Set and mood board creation
Scene-by-scene design matching tone
Collaboration with DP and director
Requirements:
Portfolio of work
Experience in psychological thrillers preferred
SECTION B: PRODUCTION ROLES
6. Director (Pilot + Lead Director)
Type: Creative Leadership
Gender: Any
Description: Directs key episodes and sets the tone for the series' visual and emotional language.
Skills:
Shot design and actor direction
Performance and emotional nuance
Team leadership on set
Requirements:
Must have directed at least 1 distributed TV series or indie film
Showreel required
7. Director of Photography (DP)
Type: Camera/Visuals
Gender: Any
Description: Oversees camera work, lighting, and visual tone. Works closely with Director and Production Designer.
Skills:
Camera systems (RED, Arri, Sony)
Lighting composition
Visual storytelling
Requirements:
Strong cinematography reel
Prior streaming/TV experience preferred
8. Gaffer / Lighting Technician
Type: Technical
Gender: Any
Description: Leads lighting setup and team. Supports DP in mood creation.
Skills:
Light rigging and safety
DMX lighting systems
Requirements:
Previous on-set experience
Availability for full shoot window
9. Sound Mixer (On-Set)
Type: Audio
Gender: Any
Description: Captures high-quality audio during filming. Manages boom op and mics.
Skills:
Field recording
Dialogue isolation
Requirements:
Equipment provided preferred
Experience with multi-cam TV
10. Script Supervisor
Type: Continuity
Gender: Any
Description: Tracks all script-related changes and continuity on set.
Skills:
Detail tracking
Real-time script annotation
Requirements:
Prior work on set
Excellent attention to continuity
11. Assistant Director (AD)
Type: Scheduling / Set Management
Gender: Any
Description: Manages set logistics, call times, crew coordination.
Skills:
Efficient coordination
Commanding leadership
Requirements:
Must have worked as 1st or 2nd AD on similar productions
SECTION C: POST-PRODUCTION ROLES
12. Editor (Series)
Type: Post Production
Gender: Any
Description: Edits raw footage into finished episodes. Works with director and showrunner.
Skills:
Narrative pacing
Adobe Premiere / DaVinci / Avid
Requirements:
Must provide past reel of narrative work
TV/streaming experience preferred
13. Sound Designer
Type: Audio / Post
Gender: Any
Description: Designs ambient sound, mood, and effects for each scene.
Skills:
Foley
Atmosphere layering
Requirements:
Past work in thrillers/sci-fi preferred
Deliver 5.1 mix capability
14. Colorist
Type: Post Production
Gender: Any
Description: Color grades final cut of each episode to match mood and tone.
Skills:
DaVinci Resolve
Color theory & visual mood
Requirements:
Experience in dark-toned series or features
Showreel required
SECTION D: MARKETING / DISTRIBUTION
15. Publicist / PR Coordinator
Type: Marketing
Gender: Any
Description: Handles press releases, social buzz, and public-facing content.
Skills:
Media pitching
Crisis PR readiness
Requirements:
Must have streaming or film/TV marketing experience
16. Social Media Manager
Type: Digital
Gender: Any
Description: Creates teasers, behind-the-scenes, manages Instagram/TikTok/X presence.
Skills:
Adobe Creative Suite
Trend tracking
Requirements:
Past campaigns in entertainment required
17. Distribution Manager / Coordinator
Type: Business & Legal
Gender: Any
Description: Manages licensing, Netflix compliance, and platform delivery.
Skills:
Legal paperwork
Platform spec compliance
Requirements:
Netflix delivery spec knowledge
Proven credits in streaming distribution
CUSTOM CASTING CALLS FOR “THE EIGHTH DOOR”
Production Company: Glassline Pictures
Project Title: The Eighth Door
Type of Production: TV & Video – 8-Episode Psychological Thriller
Platform: Targeting Netflix
Location: United States (Atlanta-based production)
Union Status: SAG-AFTRA
Rate: Paid (Rates vary by role; see below)
Shooting Schedule: February – May 2026SERIES PREMISE
A young psychiatrist returns to her seemingly perfect hometown to investigate her twin brother’s mysterious death. What she uncovers is a secretive memory-manipulation clinic and an ancient psychological phenomenon called The Eighth Door — a level of consciousness never meant to be opened. Reality bends, identities shift, and no one is who they seem in this mind-bending thriller.CASTING BREAKDOWNS + APPLICATION INFO
ROLE 1: Dr. Lyra Vance (Lead)
Gender: FemaleAge Range: 28–35
Ethnicity: Open to all ethnicities
Description: A brilliant, emotionally closed-off psychiatrist with a history of childhood trauma. She is skeptical, fiercely intelligent, and haunted by her twin brother’s mysterious death. Lyra is a woman who hides deep instability beneath controlled precision.
Character Arc: Starts grounded and logical, but slowly unravels psychologically as she questions reality, identity, and her own memories.
Required Skills: Strong dramatic range, subtle emotional shifts, must carry complex psychological scenes.
Rate: $2,000/day (8–10 shoot days across season)
Union Status: SAG-AFTRA preferred
ROLE 2: Dorian Vance (Lead / Flashback & Vision Role)
Gender: MaleAge Range: 28–35
Ethnicity: Same or similar to Lyra
Description: Lyra’s deceased twin brother. Charismatic, impulsive, and philosophical. Appears in flashbacks and hallucinations, representing both her guilt and the mystery of the town’s secrets.
Character Arc: His presence grows more sinister and surreal throughout the series, blurring the line between memory and manipulation.
Required Skills: Dual-tone performance — warm and unsettling. Ideal for actors with experience in layered or symbolic roles.
Rate: $1,800/day (6–8 days total)
Union Status: SAG-AFTRA preferred
ROLE 3: Dr. Eamon Rusk (Supporting – Antagonist)
Gender: MaleAge Range: 45–60
Ethnicity: Open to all
Description: The lead psychiatrist at the experimental memory clinic. Calm, elegant, and unnervingly composed. Speaks like a philosopher, hides like a predator.
Character Arc: Beneath his tranquil exterior lies obsession and ambition. He sees Lyra as both threat and test subject.
Required Skills: Strong stage or screen presence. Ability to blend charm with cold menace.
Rate: $1,200/day (5–6 shoot days)
ROLE 4: Mina Ellery (Supporting – Best Friend / Hacker)
Gender: FemaleAge Range: 25–32
Ethnicity: Open (BIPOC strongly encouraged)
Description: Lyra’s childhood best friend, now a conspiracy theorist and dark web coder. Sardonic, street-smart, emotionally loyal but unfiltered.
Character Arc: Comic relief meets emotional tether. As Lyra falls deeper into the psychological abyss, Mina pulls her back — until she too is pulled in.
Required Skills: Comedic timing + dramatic range. Comfort with technical dialogue.
Rate: $1,000/day (5–7 shoot days)
ROLE 5: Ezra Kellan (Supporting – Clinic Patient)
Gender: MaleAge Range: 30–40
Ethnicity: Open
Description: A mysterious patient who knows more than he should. Distant, cryptic, emotionally fractured. He appears throughout the series as a potential ally or a figment of Lyra’s psyche.
Character Arc: Symbolizes the broken mind and the risk of opening "the eighth door."
Required Skills: Emotionally expressive, subtle physical acting, strong with abstract dialogue.
Rate: $1,000/day (4–5 shoot days)
HOW TO APPLY (All Roles)
Send the following to: [email protected]
Subject Line: [Role Name] – The Eighth DoorFull name
Resume / CV
Reel or 1-minute monologue (YouTube or Vimeo link preferred)
2 Headshots (standard + character look)
Union Status
Availability (Feb–May 2026)
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Must be African American, Black, or Hispanic
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$250–$500 for 10 hours
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Represent Blackpool in an authentic and spirited manner
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Must be a resident of Blackpool
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Open to actors, dancers, musicians, spoken word artists, boxers, or any performance-driven individuals
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Submit a recent photo or short video introducing yourself
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Paid opportunity (details provided upon selection)
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Gain exposure through a highly visible, socially conscious campaign
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Portray a warm yet stoic caregiver with emotional restraint
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Collaborate with directors to bring subtle, layered expressions to the screen
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Embody a character who silently observes and supports the protagonist’s journey
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Be available for approximately 5 shooting days
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Female, 65–75 years old
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Hispanic (Argentinian, Paraguayan, Peruvian, or Chilean descent)
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Must speak fluent Spanish
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Strong ability to express emotion through presence and nuance with limited dialogue
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Non-union talent only
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$600/day, up to 12 hours
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Portray a sophisticated and elegant life coach hiding personal turmoil
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Perform emotionally layered scenes, including a staged police sting
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Bring authenticity and nuance to a character whose facade begins to crack
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Collaborate with the director and cast across multiple shooting days
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Male, 45–60 years old
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Hispanic (Argentinian descent strongly preferred)
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Must demonstrate both charisma and emotional vulnerability
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Strong experience with dramatic roles and character development
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Non-union talent only
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$600/day, up to 12 hours
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Shooting location: Metro Vancouver (Out of Zone)
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Large principal role with multiple shoot days
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Perform in a commercial spot for a major consumer brand
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Take direction well and adapt to on-set needs
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SAG-AFTRA status required
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Male actors, ages 30–60
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Open to all ethnicities
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Portray Sons of Liberty characters in a scripted live performance
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Attend rehearsals and participate in a Zoom callback
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Male performers, white, ages 20s–50s
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Strong theatre background preferred
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Must be non-union
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Willingness to travel to and work in Boston
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Session Fee: $600
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Portray twins in a variety of scenes throughout the production
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Participate in on-set activities as guided by the production team
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Be available for the full duration of the shoot schedule
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Identical white twin boys aged 1–5 with brown hair and brown eyes
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Identical white twin girls aged 1–4 with brown hair and brown eyes
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Parent or guardian must submit on behalf of the children
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Paid opportunity (exact rate to be provided upon casting confirmation)
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Portray a neurodivergent character with honesty, depth, and emotional clarity
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Participate in principal photography across multiple shoot dates
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Collaborate with the director and crew in a professional on-set environment
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Maintain focus and preparedness throughout the filming schedule
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Female actors aged 9–14
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Neurodivergent actors are strongly encouraged to apply
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Must be available for filming between October 5 and November 9
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Based in or near Worcester or Central MA
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Submission must include the child’s name, age, date of birth, photo, contact info, and location
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Paid opportunity
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Deliver scripted lines with clarity, emotion, and confidence
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Engage in light improv as needed for the scene
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Collaborate with directors and cast for smooth scene flow
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Female actor, Asian or Latina
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Age range: 28–40 years old
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Must have improv experience and be comfortable with short dialogue delivery
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Flat rate: $100
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