Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Infant Actor for Union Web Series

Job Description
A union web series is casting an infant to portray a “messy baby” in an upcoming production filming in Vancouver and surrounding areas. The production is looking for a baby who can naturally appear on camera in lighthearted scenes involving babysitting mishaps. This role will contribute to comedic moments within the series while working in a professional, child-safe production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as an infant character in select scenes

• Participate in simple, supervised filming moments

• Work alongside cast members portraying caregivers

• Follow production schedules under guardian supervision

• Help bring authenticity and charm to the storyline

Requirements

• Babies approximately 6–12 months old

• Must be able to sit up unassisted

• Preferably not yet walking or crawling extensively

• Black, Middle Eastern, Indian, or mixed ethnicity

• Should be comfortable on set with a guardian present

• Must be available for filming within the production window

Compensation

• $401.46 per day (Tier D under the New Media section of the BCMPA)

• Union production under UBCP/ACTRA guidelines

• Professional on-set experience in a web series production

Stand-Ins for Television Production

Job Description
A television production is casting stand-ins to assist with lighting and camera setup during filming in the Chicago area. Stand-ins will work closely with the production team to help block scenes and maintain continuity while actors prepare for filming. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who match specific physical descriptions and are interested in gaining on-set experience in a professional television environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a stand-in for actors during lighting and camera blocking

• Work closely with the cinematography and production team

• Maintain positioning and continuity during scene setup

• Follow direction from assistant directors and crew members

• Remain available for multiple filming dates as scheduled

Requirements

• African American male with a slim build, approximately 5’10” tall and 165–190 lbs with dark hair, ages 20s–50s

• African American male who is bald, approximately 5’11” tall and 155–200 lbs, ages 20s–60s

• Must be comfortable working as a stand-in during production setup

• Available to work in the Chicago area

• Reliable and able to follow production direction on set

Compensation

• Paid stand-in opportunity

Job Description
A major Puerto Rican music artist with over 20 million Instagram followers is casting female Black high fashion models for an upcoming music video production in New York City. The production is seeking models with a strong high-fashion presence who can deliver elegant beauty shots and confident model poses on camera. This opportunity is ideal for experienced or aspiring models who can embody a sophisticated, classy aesthetic suitable for a high-profile music video.

Selected models will participate in visually styled scenes designed to highlight high fashion looks and striking on-camera presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in music video filming as a featured high-fashion model

• Perform elegant beauty shots and professional model poses on camera

• Follow direction from the director and production team during filming

• Maintain a polished, stylish, and confident on-camera presence

• Collaborate with stylists, photographers, and production crew as needed

Requirements

• Female Black models with brown or dark skin tones

• Must have a strong high-fashion look and confident presence

• Comfortable performing beauty shots and model poses on camera

• Ability to portray an elegant and classy aesthetic

• Must be available for approximately 4 hours of filming

• Must submit name and height when applying

Compensation

• Paid opportunity

• Compensation provided at wrap after filming

Teen Basketball Players for Commercial Opportunity

Job Description
A major commercial project is casting Black/African American male basketball players for an exciting advertising campaign filming in Los Angeles. The production is seeking talented young athletes who can showcase their basketball skills while delivering strong on-camera presence. This opportunity is ideal for teen players passionate about the sport and interested in appearing in a professional commercial production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform basketball-related actions during a commercial shoot

• Demonstrate athletic ability and confidence on camera

• Follow direction from the production and coaching team on set

• Participate in scenes showcasing basketball skills and energy

• Maintain professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Black/African American male basketball players

• Ages 11–16

• Strong basketball skills and athletic ability

• Hair long enough to style into cornrows

• Comfortable performing on camera during a commercial shoot

• Available to film in Los Angeles

Compensation

• $5,000 commercial opportunity

• Travel provided if selected

Young Black Boy to Portray Younger Version of Lead Actor

Job Description
A production is casting a young Black boy, ages 8–10, to portray the younger version of a principal actor in an upcoming project. Casting directors are seeking a child actor who can naturally embody a similar look and presence, helping bring an authentic backstory to life on screen. This is a great opportunity for young talent to gain on-camera experience in a professional production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the younger version of a lead character

• Follow direction from the director and production team

• Deliver natural, expressive performance suitable for film/TV

• Participate in scheduled filming dates

• Maintain professionalism on set with guardian supervision

Requirements

• Black male child, ages 8–10

• Strong resemblance to the adult actor preferred

• Comfortable performing on camera

• Parent or legal guardian must be available for production process

• Professional, punctual, and able to take direction

Compensation

• Paid child acting opportunity

• Professional film or television credit

• On-set experience in a professional production

Black Women Models for Creative Photo Campaign “HER”

Job Description
A creative photo campaign titled HER is now casting Black women of all shades, sizes, and expressions for an empowering visual collaboration in Atlanta, Georgia. This project celebrates Black womanhood through intentional, bold, and unapologetic storytelling. Models will participate in a professional, affirming set designed to highlight individuality and strength. No prior modeling experience is required, making this a powerful opportunity for fresh faces ready to step in front of the camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a creative photo shoot celebrating Black womanhood

• Bring authentic expression and confidence to set

• Collaborate respectfully with the creative team

• Follow direction during the shoot

• Arrive prepared and camera-ready with appropriate wardrobe

Requirements

• Black women, ages 18–22

• All heights and sizes encouraged to apply

• Based in Atlanta or able to travel

• Comfortable in a creative, collaborative environment

• No modeling experience required

Compensation

• Creative collaboration (non-paid)

• Professional photo shoot experience

• Opportunity to be featured in a visual campaign

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

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

Female Friend – True Crime TV Series

Job Description
A new true crime recreation series for network television is now casting a physically fit Black female actor to portray a friend in a bar scene. This paid TV role will be featured in a non-union true crime production filming in Knoxville, TN. Talent will portray a friend hanging out at a bar in a realistic, dramatic reenactment setting.

This casting call is ideal for actors looking to gain on-set experience in a true crime series while working on a professional television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a female friend in a bar or social setting

• Participate in a true crime reenactment scene

• Follow on-set direction to deliver natural, realistic background performance

• Be available for filming during daytime hours

Requirements

• Black female talent

• Physically fit appearance

• Comfortable performing in bar or social atmosphere scenes

• Professional attitude and ability to take direction

• Available to work locally in Knoxville, TN

Compensation

• $100 per day worked

• Hotel accommodations provided

African American Female Photo Double for New TV Show

Job Description
A new television show filming in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is now casting a photo double for an upcoming production. Casting directors are seeking an African American female in her 50s–60s who is physically fit and able to closely match the principal performer’s appearance.

This paid photo double opportunity is ideal for experienced background actors or stand-ins who understand continuity, body matching, and on-set technical work. If you’re looking for photo double casting calls in Louisiana or paid TV production jobs in Baton Rouge, this is a strong opportunity to work on a professional set.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a photo double for a principal actor

• Match physicality, posture, and movement as needed

• Work closely with the camera and lighting departments

• Maintain availability during the filming window

• Follow on-set direction precisely

Requirements

• African American female

• Ages 50s–60s

• Physically fit build

• Available to work in Baton Rouge, LA

• Flexible availability within the filming window

• Professional attitude and reliability on set

Compensation

• $200 for 12-hour filming day

• Paid photo double role on a new television show