Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Real African American Family (Parents + 2 Kids) for Cruise Lifestyle Shoot

Job Description
A paid family casting is looking for real African American families with kids ages 6–12 to appear in a cruise lifestyle production filming in Fort Lauderdale. This is a family-only booking (not individual adults or children), and all booked family members will work together. Talent must be local to Fort Lauderdale since no travel is provided.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a real family in lifestyle scenes aboard a cruise setting
• Follow simple direction from the production team for natural interactions
• Be available for flexible call times (call times may change day to day)
• Maintain a professional, cooperative attitude on set as a family unit

Requirements

• Real African American family of 4: 2 parents/guardians + 2 kids (ages 6–12)
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Fort Lauderdale, FL (no travel provided)
• Must already have a valid U.S. passport or ARC card
• Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. with payment paperwork documentation
• Must be available across multiple shoot days in a mid-December window

Compensation

• $300/day per person
• 4-day booking (per person rate applies each day)
• Typical payment turnaround is about 60 days

Job Description
Holiday events in New York are casting Black performers to portray Santa Claus for festive appearances with children and families. This role focuses on warm, cheerful interaction, photo moments, and bringing positive holiday energy to community events. Performers should be friendly, reliable, and comfortable working with kids in a public setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Santa Claus at holiday events with a joyful, welcoming presence

• Interact with children and families in a friendly and respectful way

• Pose for photos and help create a festive event experience

• Maintain professionalism, punctuality, and positive energy throughout the event

Requirements

• Must be 18+

• Friendly, energetic, and reliable

• Comfortable working with children and families

• Prior performance experience is a plus but not required

Compensation

• $150 flat daily rate (2-hour events)

Medical Staff Role for Medical Commercial (San Antonio, TX)

Job Description
A medical commercial casting in San Antonio, Texas is seeking medical staff talent for a non-union, paid shoot. This on-camera role portrays a professional nurse/medical staff member in a hospital or doctor’s office setting, appearing in scenes alongside real doctors and patients. The performance is non-speaking, with a polished, credible, medical-professional look.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray medical staff (nurse/clinic staff) authentically on camera

• Follow direction for movement, timing, and background action

• Maintain continuity, professionalism, and set readiness throughout production

• Work comfortably in a hospital/doctor’s office environment

Requirements

• Women, African American or Hispanic, ages 25–50 (approx.)

• Must be able to work in San Antonio, TX (local/self-report only)

• Professional, medical-staff look and confident on-camera presence

• No dialogue

• Comfortable filming in a medical setting and interacting in scenes with doctors and patients

Compensation

• Session: $400 / 10-hour day

• Usage: $1,000

• Renewal fee: $1,100

• All rates are -20%

Firefighter (Male Background Extra)

Job Description
A television production is casting male background actors to portray firefighters in an upcoming scene. This paid background extra role is seeking talent with a clean, uniform-ready look who can follow direction and appear authentic on camera in a professional firehouse environment. Production is only considering local hires in the Chicago area and nearby border states that touch Illinois, and they are prioritizing new faces who have not worked on the show recently.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a firefighter in a TV scene as background talent

• Follow direction for blocking, placement, and continuity

• Maintain a professional, camera-ready appearance on set

• Be comfortable wearing firefighter-related wardrobe as assigned by production

Requirements

• Male, ages 30s–50s

• African American, Asian, Indian, or Latino

• Clean-shaven with short hair

• Must be local to Chicago, the suburbs, or surrounding border states to IL

• Must provide a current color photo that accurately shows your current facial hair/hair

• Photo rules: no headshots, no comp cards, no sunglasses, no hats, no cropped heads/hair

• Do not apply if you worked on this production within the last week

Compensation

• Paid background role (rate provided if selected)

Nurse (Female, Featured Commercial Role)

Job Description
A non-union healthcare commercial is casting a featured Nurse role for a transplant-themed spot filming in Richmond, Virginia. This on-camera commercial opportunity is seeking a warm, professional performer who can portray a supportive nurse with confident bedside manner. The scene focuses on calm, caring presence and authentic reactions while working with patients and medical staff. Self-tapes are required for consideration.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a nurse in a healthcare commercial scene with natural, professional energy

• Support the on-camera medical moment through realistic actions and reactions

• Follow direction for blocking, pacing, and continuity across takes

• Maintain a calm, caring, trustworthy presence on camera

Requirements

• Female, 30s (approx.)

• African American

• Comfortable performing on camera in a medical setting

• Warm, confident, and professional presence

• Able to attend an in-person fitting and be available within the filming window

• Self-tape required for consideration

Compensation

• Session fee: $600 / 10-hour day

• Overtime: $100/hour for additional hours

• Fitting fee: $250 per person

• Usage buyout: $1,250 for 1 year (Year 2 +10%, Year 3 +10% on Year 2)

• Less any applicable fees

Bride (Female, Featured Commercial Role)

Job Description
A non-union healthcare commercial is casting a featured Bride role for a transplant-themed spot filming in Richmond, Virginia. This on-camera commercial role centers on a young bride preparing for her wedding with emotional, grounded moments that feel real and relatable. The character has a kidney transplant donor storyline, so you should be comfortable with the concept of a prosthetic scar and note any latex allergies. Self-tapes are required for consideration.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a bride getting ready for her wedding in a healthcare commercial scene

• Deliver natural, emotional reactions and subtle facial expressions on camera

• Follow direction for blocking, timing, and continuity across takes

• Perform simple scripted actions that support the story (reflection, anticipation, connection)

Requirements

• Female, early 30s (approx.)

• African American

• Comfortable portraying emotional, authentic moments on camera

• Must note any latex allergies (prosthetic scar involved)

• No visible tattoos, or tattoos must be coverable (note in submission if applicable)

• Able to attend an in-person fitting and be available within the filming window

Compensation

• Session fee: $600 / 10-hour day

• Overtime: $100/hour for additional hours

• Fitting fee: $250 per person

• Usage buyout: $1,250 for 1 year (Year 2 +10%, Year 3 +10% on Year 2)

• Less any applicable fees

Father of the Bride (Male, Featured Commercial Role)

Job Description
A non-union healthcare commercial is casting a featured Father of the Bride role for a transplant-themed spot filming in Richmond, Virginia. This on-camera commercial role focuses on a heartfelt father-daughter connection, with emotional moments that feel genuine and grounded. The character has a kidney transplant scar storyline, so you must be comfortable with the concept of a prosthetic scar and note any latex allergies. Self-tapes are required for consideration.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the father of the bride in a healthcare commercial scene

• Deliver authentic emotion through subtle expressions and natural reactions

• Follow direction for blocking, timing, and continuity

• Perform story-driven actions across key moments (reflection, pride, connection, support)

Requirements

• Male, 60s (approx.)

• African American

• Comfortable portraying emotional, family-focused moments on camera

• Must note any latex allergies (prosthetic scar involved)

• No visible tattoos, or tattoos must be coverable (note in submission if applicable)

• Able to attend an in-person fitting and be available within the filming window

Compensation

• Session fee: $600 / 10-hour day

• Overtime: $100/hour for additional hours

• Fitting fee: $250 per person

• Usage buyout: $1,250 for 1 year (Year 2 +10%, Year 3 +10% on Year 2)

• Less any applicable fees

Child Role (Featured Background)

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series is casting child talent for a featured background role in an on-camera reenactment scene. This paid opportunity is for young performers who can follow direction well and appear naturally on camera. Talent will be featured walking through a mall environment as part of surveillance-style footage.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a featured child in a mall/surveillance-style scene

• Follow direction for movement, timing, and continuity

• Remain calm, focused, and professional while filming

• Work cooperatively with the production team on set

Requirements

• Black male, ages 8–10

• Able to follow simple directions and stay engaged on set

• Must be accompanied by a parent/guardian as required

• Reliable and available for the scheduled shoot time

Compensation

• $100/day

Witness (Featured Role)

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series is casting a featured Witness role for an on-camera reenactment scene. This paid opportunity is ideal for talent who can deliver natural reactions in intense moments and follow direction closely. The scene includes reacting to the sound of “gunfire,” so performers should be comfortable portraying realistic, heightened emotion while staying professional on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a witness in a true crime reenactment for network television

• React naturally and believably to scripted “gunfire” audio cues

• Follow direction for timing, blocking, and continuity

• Maintain a camera-ready appearance and professional set etiquette

Requirements

• Black female, ages 30–40

• Comfortable reacting to the sound of “gunfire” in a dramatized scene

• Able to take direction well and remain focused during multiple takes

• Reliable, punctual, and ready to work on the scheduled day/time

Compensation

• $150/day

Detective (Featured Role)

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series is casting a featured Detective role for filming in Tennessee. This on-camera opportunity is ideal for experienced talent who can deliver a believable law enforcement presence, work well with direction, and appear professional on set. You should be comfortable handling a prop weapon and have a clean-cut, physically fit look with appropriate wardrobe.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a detective in a true crime reenactment scene for network television

• Follow direction to perform investigative actions and on-camera blocking

• Handle a prop weapon safely and professionally as required by the scene

• Arrive camera-ready with a polished, law enforcement-appropriate look

Requirements

• Black male, ages 30–40s

• Physically fit with a clean-cut appearance

• Must have professional wardrobe suitable for a detective role

• Comfortable handling a prop weapon

• Available for scheduled call times (likely Monday morning and Tuesday late morning)

Compensation

• $150/day