Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

African American Newborn Babies for Christmas Movie

Job Description

A Christmas movie filming in the Atlanta area is casting two African American newborn babies for a featured hospital scene. Casting directors are seeking newborns to appear in an authentic hospital setting. This is a paid opportunity for local families with newborn babies.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a hospital scene for a feature film.
• Follow production guidance with a parent or guardian present.
• Participate in filming in a safe, professional environment.

Requirements

• African American newborn babies.
• Newborn age.
• Must be local to the Atlanta area.

Compensation

• $250.

Party Girls for Period Biopic

Job Description

A feature film biopic is casting African American women for period-appropriate party girl and street persona roles. Casting directors are seeking performers ages 18 and older who are comfortable portraying characters in the late 1980s and early 1990s. These featured roles require confidence performing in revealing period wardrobe and may involve topless or semi-nude scenes as part of the production’s creative vision.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray period-appropriate party girls or street personas.
• Perform authentically in scenes set during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
• Follow direction from the production team on set.
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming.

Requirements

• African American women, age 18 and older.
• Comfortable wearing revealing, period-appropriate wardrobe.
• Comfortable with topless or semi-nude scenes if required.
• No large or highly visible modern tattoos unless they can be concealed with makeup.
• Must be able to work in the Los Angeles area.

Compensation

• Paid acting opportunity.

Family Friend #2 – Feature Film Role

Job Description

A feature film is seeking a Black female actor to portray a family friend in a dramatic home scene. This paid role is ideal for performers who can deliver an authentic, emotional performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a family friend in a dramatic scene.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Help create an authentic emotional atmosphere on screen.

Requirements

• Black female.
• 30s.
• Able to work in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.

Compensation

• $100 per day.

Family Friend – Feature Film Role

Job Description

A feature film is casting a Black male actor to portray a family friend in an emotional dramatic scene. This featured role involves helping law enforcement identify a victim and requires a natural, believable performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a family friend in dramatic scenes.
• Interact with law enforcement characters on screen.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Deliver an authentic emotional performance.

Requirements

• Black male.
• 30s.
• Able to work in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.

Compensation

• $150 per day.

Police Officer #1 – Feature Film Role

Job Description

A feature film is seeking a Black male actor to portray a police officer in dramatic scenes. This featured role is perfect for performers with a professional appearance who can convincingly portray law enforcement on screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a police officer in a feature film.
• Perform law enforcement scenes as directed.
• Safely handle approved prop weapons if required.
• Maintain continuity throughout production.

Requirements

• Black male.
• Clean-cut appearance.
• Physically fit.
• Comfortable portraying law enforcement.
• Comfortable handling approved prop weapons.
• Able to work in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.

Compensation

• $150 per day.
• Hotel accommodations provided.

Diner Patrons for TV Series

Job Description

A television series is seeking diverse performers to portray diner patrons in a featured background scene. This paid opportunity is looking for fresh faces who can naturally fit into a casual restaurant environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a diner patron in background scenes.
• Follow on-set direction from the production team.
• Help create a realistic restaurant atmosphere.
• Maintain continuity during filming.

Requirements

• Men and women.
• Ages 35–40.
• Seeking diverse talent, including Black, Latino, and White performers.
• Must be a new face who has not appeared as a regular this season or last season.
• ACTRA or Apprentice performers only.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Job Description

A psychological thriller short film is casting a Black male actor between the ages of 25 and 35 for a supporting role. The character is the main protagonist’s brother, and the production is seeking an actor who can deliver a natural, emotionally grounded performance. This is an excellent opportunity for Atlanta-based performers interested in dramatic independent film projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the supporting role of the protagonist’s brother.
• Deliver an authentic and emotionally compelling performance.
• Collaborate with the director and cast throughout production.

Requirements

• Black male actor.
• Ages 25–35.
• Headshot preferred.
• Acting reel or performance clips are encouraged but not required.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Melvin’s Ex-Girlfriend – Feature Film Role

Job Description

A feature film is casting a Black female actor to portray Melvin’s ex-girlfriend in a dramatic role. This featured opportunity is ideal for performers who are comfortable with emotionally intense scenes involving scripted violence and murder-related content.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Melvin’s ex-girlfriend in a featured scene.
• Perform scripted dramatic material involving violence-related content.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Deliver an authentic and emotionally believable performance.

Requirements

• Black female.
• 30s.
• Must be comfortable with scripted violence and murder-related content.
• Able to work in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.

Compensation

• $150 per day.
• Hotel accommodations provided.

Supporting Role – Cory Redding (Feature Film)

Job Description

A SAG-AFTRA feature film is casting an actor for the supporting role of Cory Redding. The production is looking for a commanding performer with a strong physical presence to portray a college defensive tackle. Athletes with football experience are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Cory Redding, a standout college defensive tackle.
• Deliver an authentic and physically convincing performance.
• Work closely with the cast and production team during filming.
• Follow creative direction and production schedules.

Requirements

• Male, ages 19–24.
• Black.
• Minimum height of 6’1″.
• Athletic build of approximately 250 pounds or more.
• Football experience is a plus.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Austin, Texas.

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA Scale.