$80/Day “Creature Comforts” Casting Call for Background Actors

Background Actors for Short Film (Security Guard & Refugee Roles)

Job Description
A short film production is casting background actors in Lancaster, CA for multiple roles, including security guards and refugees. This project is seeking talent who can bring authenticity and realism to a narrative-driven film in a professional, non-union production setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray either a security guard or refugee character on camera
• Follow direction from the production team during filming
• Deliver natural and believable background performances
• Maintain professionalism and consistency on set
• Participate in scheduled scenes as required

Requirements

• Male and female, all ethnicities
• Comfortable portraying either authoritative or emotionally grounded roles
• Able to take direction and perform naturally
• Must be local to Lancaster, CA or able to work as a local hire

Compensation

• Security Guard: $100 for 5 hours
• Refugee: $75 for 4 hours
• Paid non-union background roles
• On-set film experience

Female Park Attendee and Business Professional for Short Film “Sweaty”

Job Description
A production team is casting female background actors for the non-union short film Sweaty, a collaboration between Hidden Visions and Tension Media. The story follows a stressed-out traveler trapped in a sauna during vacation who must find a way to escape. Producers are seeking talent to appear in supporting background roles portraying everyday characters.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a background performer in scenes for the short film

• Portray a park attendee or business professional depending on the role

• Follow direction from the director and production team on set

• Arrive in wardrobe appropriate for the assigned role

Roles Casting

• Park Attendee – Female, ages 25–35, any ethnicity (casual attire)

• Business Professional – Female, ages 20s–30s, any ethnicity (formal attire)

Requirements

• Female talent within the specified age ranges

• Open to all ethnicities

• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Philadelphia area

• Must provide a headshot during submission

Compensation

• Paid

Churchgoer Background Actors for Proof-of-Concept Series

Job Description
A proof-of-concept short film for an upcoming series is casting background actors to portray churchgoers in a scene set during a morning church service. The story follows a young pastor stepping into leadership at Rosewood Baptist Church after the sudden loss of the longtime pastor, as he navigates complex relationships and the mystery surrounding his predecessor’s passing. Production is seeking clean-cut, conservative-looking individuals who can naturally fit into a church congregation setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray church congregation members during a church service scene

• Follow direction from the production team during filming

• Maintain a natural presence while participating in background activity

• Arrive camera-ready with appropriate hair and makeup

• Help create an authentic church environment for the production

Requirements

• Male and female background actors ages 35–70+

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Conservative, clean-cut appearance appropriate for a church setting

• Comfortable participating in a background role during filming

• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Nashville, Tennessee area

• Must have full-day availability for filming

Compensation

• $50 for up to 5 hours

• Cash paid at wrap

Casting Circus Performers for Short Film in Nashville

Job Description:
A short film shooting in the Watertown area near Nashville is seeking talented featured background performers to play circus characters. This is an exciting opportunity to showcase unique looks and special performance skills on a professional film set.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray circus performers in a visually dynamic short film.

• Follow direction from the production team and maintain energy throughout the shoot.

• Bring authenticity, creativity, and enthusiasm to each scene.

Requirements:

• Must be 18 or older and local to the Nashville, TN area.

• Little Person Performer: Male or female, all ethnicities.

• Tattooed Performer: Male or female, all ethnicities, heavily tattooed (visible tattoos on face, hands, or full body).

• Stilt Walker Performer: Male or female, all ethnicities, must have experience and own equipment.

• Must be available for a full day of filming and flexible with call times.

Compensation:

• $200 for up to 5 hours of work (full pay even if wrapped early).

Featured Extra Role as Valet for Music Video/Short Film

Job Description
A music video/short film production is seeking a male featured extra to portray a valet. This role requires light acting to capture a specific character mood and adds comedic personality to the project.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a valet in featured background scenes

• Act naturally to appear bothered and confused as directed

• Work closely with the production team to capture the intended comedic effect

• Maintain professionalism and reliability on set

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 18–30

• All ethnicities welcome

• Must be comfortable with light acting and expressive reactions

• Wardrobe may be provided or coordinated with production

Compensation

• $75 flat rate