Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

African American Female Stand-In for TV Series

Job Description

A television production is seeking an African American female stand-in to assist with professional camera blocking and lighting setups in the Chicago area. The selected performer should closely match the principal actor’s height, weight, complexion, and hair characteristics. This is a paid, non-speaking stand-in opportunity ideal for reliable talent who can maintain consistent positioning and follow technical direction throughout filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Stand in for a principal actor during lighting and camera setups.
• Maintain accurate marks and positioning during technical rehearsals.
• Follow instructions from the camera, lighting, and production departments.
• Match the principal actor’s positioning during camera blocking.
• Remain attentive and consistent throughout the production day.
• Work professionally with crew members during technical preparations.

Requirements

• African American female, ages 20s–40s.
• Light to medium complexion.
• Dark to medium-dark hair.
• Height between 5’2″ and 5’4″.
• Weight between 100–120 lbs.
• Must closely match the principal actor’s physical characteristics.
• Previous stand-in or professional on-set experience is preferred.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or neighboring states bordering Illinois.
• Must be comfortable working extended production hours.

Compensation

• $192 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half applies after 8 hours.

Parents for Background Acting Roles

Job Description

A production is seeking African American men and women in their 50s–60s to portray the parents of an actor in scenes filming in Senoia, Georgia. This paid background acting opportunity is ideal for performers who can bring a natural, authentic family presence to the production and work professionally alongside principal cast members.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the parents of an actor in background scenes.
• Create natural and believable family interactions on camera.
• Follow blocking and direction from the production team.
• Maintain character and continuity throughout filming.
• Work professionally with cast, crew, and fellow background performers.

Requirements

• African American men and women.
• Ages 50s–60s.
• Must be able to convincingly portray the parents of an actor.
• Must be available to work in Senoia, Georgia.
• Comfortable performing naturally on camera.
• Reliable and able to follow on-set direction.

Compensation

• $182 for 12 hours.

Women for Soap Bar DIY and Home Renovation Campaign

Job Description

A soap bar campaign is seeking UK-based women with a genuine passion for DIY projects and home renovations. Casting is looking for real people rather than professional models or actors, with filming planned in London or elsewhere in Europe. This opportunity is ideal for women who enjoy decorating, renovating, building, or transforming spaces and can bring an authentic personality to a lifestyle campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a professional soap bar advertising campaign.
• Participate in DIY and home renovation-related activities on camera.
• Share a genuine enthusiasm for decorating, renovating, and improving spaces.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Bring a natural and authentic presence to filming.
• Participate in filming in London or another European location.

Requirements

• Black and Latino women.
• Ages 20–40.
• UK-based talent.
• Open to all body shapes and sizes.
• Must have a genuine passion for DIY and home renovations.
• No professional modeling or acting experience required.
• Must be comfortable filming in London or elsewhere in Europe.

Compensation

• This is a well-paid opportunity.

Police Officer for “Homicide for the Holidays”

Job Description

“Homicide for the Holidays” is casting a non-union male background actor to portray a police officer in an upcoming true crime recreation scene. The role requires talent who can convincingly portray law enforcement and maintain a professional, authoritative presence on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a police officer in scripted recreation scenes.
• Perform realistic law enforcement background actions without scripted dialogue.
• Follow movement, blocking, and positioning instructions.
• Maintain an appropriate professional presence while in character.
• Preserve continuity throughout multiple takes.

Requirements

• Black male talent.
• Late 20s–40s.
• Fit to average build.
• Must convincingly portray a police officer.
• Comfortable working in a true crime recreation production.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Compensation

• $75 per day.

Neighbor for “Homicide for the Holidays”

Job Description

The Oxygen true crime recreation series “Homicide for the Holidays” is seeking a background actor to portray a neighbor for upcoming filming in Knoxville, Tennessee. This non-speaking recreation role is ideal for talent who can deliver natural reactions and believable background performances in dramatic true crime scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a neighbor in true crime recreation scenes.
• Perform natural reactions and background actions without scripted dialogue.
• Follow blocking and direction from the production team.
• Maintain character and continuity between takes.
• Work professionally with the cast and crew.

Requirements

• Black female talent.
• Ages 30 and older.
• Comfortable appearing in dramatic true crime recreation scenes.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Compensation

• $75 per day.

Choreographer for Major Artist Music Video

Job Description

A music video for a globally known artist is seeking an experienced choreographer for a principal role filming in Atlanta. Casting is looking for an accomplished Black dancer with a striking, naturally mature presence who can portray an old-school performer with years of experience, authority, and wisdom. The character should feel direct and respected while viewing the featured musician as a student rather than a celebrity.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an experienced choreographer and accomplished performer in the music video.
• Perform dance and movement sequences as required.
• Deliver a confident, authoritative, and authentic on-camera presence.
• Bring an old-school performer’s mentality and personality to the character.
• Follow creative direction from the director and production team.
• Participate in the required rehearsal and music video shoot.

Requirements

• Black talent.
• Open to all genders.
• Ages 40s–50s.
• Must be a proficient and experienced dancer.
• Striking, naturally mature, and wise appearance.
• Strong screen presence with the ability to convey authority and experience.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Atlanta.

Compensation

• $600 for a 10-hour shoot session.
• $350 for an 8-hour rehearsal session.
• $500 buyout

Tall Female Stand-In for Commercial

Job Description

A commercial production is seeking a very tall African American female stand-in to work with a well-known athlete for a major fast-food restaurant campaign filming in Las Vegas. This stand-in casting opportunity is open to union and non-union talent with an athletic, basketball-player build. Local Las Vegas performers who closely match the required physical profile are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a stand-in for a well-known athlete during commercial production.

• Assist the crew with lighting, camera setup, blocking, and scene preparation.

• Follow instructions from the director and production team throughout the shoot.

• Maintain consistent positioning and movement as required for camera setups.

• Remain professional and available throughout the production day.

Requirements

• African American female talent, ages 18–35.

• Height between 6’3″ and 6’5″.

• Approximately 180–200 lbs.

• Athletic or basketball-player build.

• Must be a Las Vegas local hire.

• Union and non-union performers may apply.

Compensation

• $513.10 flat rate for 8 hours per day.

• Overtime pay provided when applicable.

Job Description

A short film is casting a Black female actor to portray Michelle, an accomplished defense attorney in her 40s–50s who is intelligent, resilient, and accustomed to maintaining high expectations. Described as a power player, Michelle is confident and reserved but faces a more vulnerable challenge in her personal life as she learns to open herself to love. The role calls for a commanding performer who can balance professional authority with subtle emotional vulnerability.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Michelle as a confident and accomplished defense attorney.
• Perform dramatic and relationship-focused scenes with emotional nuance.
• Balance the character’s strength, intelligence, and reserved nature.
• Follow direction and collaborate professionally with cast and crew.

Requirements

• Black female actor.
• Playing age: 40s–50s.
• Strong dramatic acting and on-camera presence.
• Able to portray authority alongside emotional vulnerability.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Job Description

A short film is seeking a Black female actor to portray Alesha, a holistic healer and loctician in her 40s who embodies wisdom, intuition, and empathy. Alesha is emotionally deep and accustomed to carrying the pain of others, but she remains guarded when it comes to her own relationships. Her character journey involves learning to receive the same love and emotional support she regularly gives to others.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Alesha with warmth, intuition, and emotional depth.
• Perform character-driven dramatic and relationship scenes.
• Communicate the character’s wisdom while revealing her guarded vulnerability.
• Work closely with the director and fellow cast members.

Requirements

• Black female actor.
• Playing age: 40s.
• Strong ability to portray emotionally nuanced material.
• Comfortable performing a mature, intuitive, and empathetic character.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Job Description

A short film is casting a Black female actor to portray Dashia, a successful marketing executive in her 30s navigating ambition, independence, and romance. Dashia is characterized as a successful romantic who is ambitious and loyal but also guarded and insecure, with a tendency toward control. Her story centers on learning how to love while maintaining her own identity, requiring a performer who can balance confidence with emotional vulnerability.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Dashia in dramatic and relationship-focused scenes.
• Bring authenticity to the character’s ambition, loyalty, and emotional vulnerability.
• Develop believable chemistry with other principal performers.
• Take direction and collaborate with the production team.

Requirements

• Black female actor.
• Playing age: 30s.
• Able to portray a confident yet emotionally layered professional.
• Strong dramatic and interpersonal performance skills.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.