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$250 HBO Documentary Recreation Casting Call for the Role of Mid-50’s Extras

Casting Call for Mid-50s Caucasian Background Role in HBO Documentary Recreation

Job Description
An HBO documentary recreation is seeking a Caucasian background actor in their mid-50s with short hair for a non-speaking role. This supporting background part involves participating in group scenes that help bring emotional realism to the story based on true events. Filming will take place in controlled, cold environments, and requires subtle, expressive performance to enhance the atmosphere and authenticity of the production.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform as background talent in emotionally charged group scenes

  • Contribute to the realism of the environment with natural, silent reactions

  • Participate in physically active scenes in cold, snowy conditions

  • Work cooperatively with the cast and crew to support key story moments

Requirements

  • Caucasian, mid-50s, short hair

  • Comfortable working in cold simulated environments

  • Strong non-verbal acting ability preferred

  • Must not be claustrophobic

  • Professional attitude and collaborative spirit

Compensation

  • $250/day + 20% agency fee

  • Wardrobe stipend available for personal clothing used on set

  • Gear and haircut stipends provided as needed

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Victorios Black – Supporting Role for Short Film

Job Description
The short film Incinerator is seeking a Black male actor in his mid to late 20s to portray Victorios Black, a strong supporting character in this intense courtroom drama. Victorios is a layered role—a gangster and a victim—whose emotional journey unfolds through powerful confrontations and gripping testimony. This project explores themes of justice, morality, and personal transformation in a heightened urban thriller setting.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Victorios Black in emotionally charged scenes

  • Deliver authentic dramatic performance in courtroom sequences

  • Convey vulnerability, strength, and inner conflict

  • Follow direction and collaborate with cast and crew

  • Commit to scheduled production dates

Requirements

  • Black male, mid to late 20s

  • Strong dramatic presence

  • Ability to portray intensity, vulnerability, and emotional depth

  • Comfortable performing cross-examination courtroom scenes

  • Must be a New York local hire

Compensation

  • $249–$100+ per day (SAG-AFTRA Ultra Low Budget scale)

  • Paid supporting role

  • Professional short film credit

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Absalom Grail – Lead Role for Short Film

Job Description
An upcoming short film titled Incinerator is casting a Black male actor in his late teens to early 20s to portray Absalom Grail, the lead role in this powerful courtroom thriller. This character-driven story blends urban crime drama with philosophical depth, following a Harvard philosophy student navigating grief, justice, and revenge after a family tragedy. Filming will take place in New York, NY and Jersey City, NJ. All roles are paid, and talent must be New York local hires.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Absalom Grail, a complex and intellectually driven lead character

  • Deliver emotionally intense courtroom and dramatic scenes

  • Perform dense philosophical monologues with clarity and conviction

  • Collaborate closely with the director and cast

  • Commit to scheduled rehearsal and filming dates

Requirements

  • Black male, late teens to early 20s

  • Strong dramatic acting skills

  • Ability to handle heavy dialogue and layered emotional material

  • Intelligent, grounded, and expressive on camera

  • Must be a New York local hire

Compensation

  • $249–$100+ per day (SAG-AFTRA Ultra Low Budget scale)

  • Paid lead role in short film

  • Professional film credit

Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description

A production team is seeking a real doctor with a medical degree, ideally with emergency medicine experience, for an upcoming nonunion YouTube video. This project will film in Georgetown, Texas, and requires an authentic medical professional to appear on camera in a realistic hospital setting.

This is a paid, one-day opportunity for a local hire. Talent must be able to confidently portray themselves in a professional medical environment.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear on camera as a real medical doctor in a hospital setting

  • Perform realistic medical actions consistent with professional training

  • Follow on-set direction from the production team

  • Maintain a professional demeanor throughout filming

  • Be available for the full production day

Requirements

  • Must be a real doctor with a verified medical degree

  • Emergency medicine experience preferred

  • Comfortable appearing on camera

  • Must be local to or able to work as a local hire in Georgetown, Texas

  • Professional attitude and reliability

Compensation Details

  • $1,100 for one day of filming

  • Nonunion production

  • Local hire only (no travel or accommodations provided)

Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Background Actors with Specific Vehicles for Film

Job Description
A production is urgently casting background actors with specific cars or trucks for filming tomorrow in Atlanta. Producers are seeking individuals who own a champagne-colored sedan, blue pickup truck, or dark green SUV—ideally 2007 models or older (or similar). This is a last-call opportunity for vehicle owners who are available immediately and ready to have both themselves and their vehicle featured on camera.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear as a background actor with your vehicle in a filmed scene

  • Provide your own car or truck for on-camera use

  • Follow direction from the assistant director and production team

  • Arrive on time and prepared for filming

  • Ensure vehicle is clean and camera-ready

Requirements

  • Must own one of the following:

    • Champagne-colored sedan

    • Blue pickup truck

    • Dark green SUV

  • Vehicle ideally 2007 model or older (or similar look)

  • Must be available to work immediately

  • Local to Atlanta area

  • Provide recent photo of yourself and your vehicle

Compensation

  • Paid background role

  • Additional vehicle bump (if applicable)

  • On-camera feature for both actor and vehicle

$$$
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Attractive Adults for Miami Grocery Store Commercial

Job Description
A grocery store commercial is casting attractive men and women ages 35–55 for a Miami-based production. Casting directors are seeking talent with great smiles, strong personalities, and a natural, relatable presence to portray everyday shoppers in a vibrant commercial campaign. Acting or modeling experience is a plus, but authenticity and good on-set behavior are key. This is a paid commercial opportunity with guaranteed usage.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a grocery store shopper in a commercial shoot

  • Deliver warm, natural expressions on camera

  • Follow direction from the commercial production team

  • Attend a scheduled wardrobe fitting

  • Be available for the scheduled shoot date

Requirements

  • Men and women, ages 35–55

  • All ethnicities encouraged to apply

  • Attractive appearance with a great smile

  • Strong personality and comfortable on camera

  • Acting or modeling experience preferred but not required

  • Must be local to Miami (no travel provided)

  • Available for fitting and shoot dates

Compensation

  • Session Fee: $500

  • Fitting Fee: $100

  • Adult Usage Fee: $2,300 (guaranteed)

  • 20% agency fee applies

Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description

The production team behind the short film Dive is now casting in San Antonio, Texas. This character-driven drama follows a talented amateur boxer struggling to choose between loyalty to his abusive father and coach, and pursuing his dream of a life in music.

Auditions will be conducted via self-tape submission.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a lead character in a dramatic short film

  • Perform emotionally layered scenes

  • Submit a self-tape audition

  • Collaborate with the director and production team if selected

Roles Casting

Eli

  • Male, 20s

  • Athletic build

  • A talented amateur boxer with a kind disposition and intense anger beneath the surface

Elijah Sr.

  • Male, 40s–50s

  • Eli’s father and coach

  • Sarcastic personality with a gambling problem

Josie

  • Female, 20s

  • Eli’s best friend

  • Blunt, honest, and passionate about music

Requirements

  • Must be able to work in San Antonio, Texas

  • Submit self-tape audition via the provided form

  • Strong dramatic acting skills preferred

Compensation

  • Compensation details not specified (inquire for details)

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Caucasian Family of 5 for Church Scene

Job Description
A production filming in Lawrenceville, Georgia is casting a Caucasian family of five to portray Pentecostal church members in a scripted scene. Casting directors are seeking two parents and three children (ages 9–12) for this paid background opportunity. This role requires talent who are comfortable being around snakes, as snakes will be present in the room during filming (though you will not be required to handle them). Fresh faces only for this project.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray church members in a Pentecostal congregation scene
  • Follow on-set direction from the production team
  • Maintain natural family interaction on camera
  • Remain comfortable working in an environment where snakes are present
  • Be available for the scheduled filming date

Requirements

  • Caucasian family of 5 (2 parents, 3 kids ages 9–12)
  • Fresh faces only (must not have worked on this production before)
  • Comfortable with snakes being in the room (no handling required)
  • Must be local to Lawrenceville, GA
  • Provide recent photos and accurate sizing information

Compensation

  • $96 for 8 hours per person
  • $20 gas bump
  • Paid background acting opportunity
$$
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

College Students for Classroom Scenes – Feature Film

Job Description
A major feature film is casting college students and college-aged talent to portray students in classroom scenes filming in Savannah, Georgia. Production is seeking men and women ages 18 to 28 of all ethnicities to bring authenticity and natural energy to campus-based scenes. This is a paid background acting opportunity for current students and young performers looking to gain experience on a professional film set.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a college student in classroom scenes

  • Follow on-set direction from the assistant director

  • React naturally in lecture and campus environments

  • Maintain continuity across filming days

  • Arrive prepared for scheduled shoot dates

Requirements

  • Ages 18–28

  • All ethnicities encouraged to apply

  • Current college students or able to convincingly portray college-aged students

  • Must be local to Savannah, GA or able to work as a local hire

  • Professional, punctual, and reliable

Compensation

  • $182 for 12 hours

  • Paid background role in a feature film

  • Opportunity to gain experience on a major production

$$
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Security Guards – Background Actors

Job Description
A production filming in Tyrone, Georgia is casting background actors to portray security guards. Casting directors are seeking African American and Caucasian men who can bring a strong, professional presence to set. This paid background role is ideal for talent looking to gain on-set experience while portraying authoritative security personnel in a scripted production.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a security guard in background scenes

  • Maintain a professional and alert on-screen presence

  • Follow direction from the assistant director and production team

  • Arrive prepared for a full filming day

  • Maintain continuity throughout scenes

Requirements

  • Male, ages 18 and older

  • African American and Caucasian men encouraged to apply

  • Must be local to Tyrone, GA or surrounding area

  • Reliable and professional on set

  • Able to provide recent photos and accurate sizing information

Compensation

  • $168 for 12 hours

  • Paid background acting opportunity

  • Professional on-set production experience

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Full 5-Piece Band for 1980s Wedding Scene

Job Description
A film production is casting a full 5-piece band to appear on camera in a high-energy 1980s Florida wedding scene. This is an exciting on-camera opportunity for established bands with strong stage presence, tight live performance skills, and authentic 80s-inspired energy. Filming will take place in Chalmette, Louisiana, and selected bands must be available for a full-day shoot. If your group delivers a polished live sound and classic throwback vibe, this is your chance to shine on screen.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform as a live band in a filmed 1980s wedding scene

  • Maintain strong stage presence and performance energy

  • Follow direction from the film production team

  • Attend a scheduled wardrobe fitting prior to filming

  • Commit to full-day availability on shoot date

Requirements

  • Established full 5-piece band

  • Must be available to film in Chalmette, LA

  • Must be open for a wardrobe fitting approximately one week prior

  • Able to match a 1980s wedding band aesthetic

  • Men: clean-shaven or willing to shape facial hair; 80s-style mustaches welcome

  • Women: natural nails and brows; hair styled for 1980s look; no unnatural hair colors

  • No facial piercings

  • No visible tattoos (must be coverable)

  • No wild or modern hairstyles

Compensation

  • Paid on-camera film opportunity

  • $50 wardrobe fitting fee

  • Rate for filming provided upon selection

  • Professional film credit and exposure

$$
Job Type:
Skills:

Photo Double – Caucasian Male with Grey Hair

Job Description
A production filming in Chatworth, Georgia is seeking a photo double for an upcoming project. Casting directors are looking for a Caucasian male with grey hair, ages 40–60, who closely matches specific height, weight, and wardrobe measurements. This paid photo double role requires a precise physical match and availability for the scheduled shoot date.

Job Responsibilities

  • Serve as a photo double for a principal actor

  • Match the physical appearance and wardrobe sizing provided

  • Follow direction from the production and camera team

  • Be available for the full filming day

  • Maintain continuity and professionalism on set

Requirements

  • Caucasian male, ages 40–60

  • Grey hair

  • Height: 6’5”

  • Weight: Approximately 238 lbs

  • Shirt: 36/38

  • Pants: 36×36

  • Jacket: 48 XL (tall)

  • Shoe size: 13.5–14

  • Must be available to work in Chatworth, GA

Compensation

  • $196 for 12 hours

  • Paid photo double opportunity

  • Professional on-set experience

$$

Improv Actors for Courtroom TV Show

Job Description
A nationally syndicated courtroom television show is now casting improv actors for upcoming episodes filming in Culver City, California. This fast-paced TV production is seeking performers who can think on their feet, stay in character, and deliver authentic courtroom-style reactions and dialogue. Actors will portray roles such as plaintiffs, defendants, witnesses, and family members in realistic courtroom scenarios. This is a great opportunity for improvisational performers looking to gain on-camera experience in a dynamic television environment.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray courtroom characters in a televised court show

  • Deliver natural, improvised dialogue with strong comedic timing

  • React authentically during courtroom proceedings

  • Take direction quickly and remain in character

  • Maintain professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

  • Ages 18+

  • All ethnicities encouraged to apply

  • Strong improvisation skills required

  • Comfortable performing in a courtroom-style setting

  • Reliable, professional, and adaptable

  • Acting experience preferred but not required

Compensation

  • $120 flat rate

  • Paid on-camera television opportunity

  • Professional set experience in syndicated TV production

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06-06-2025

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