Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Cindy (aka Maxine) – Supporting Role (Feature Film)

Job Description
A feature film is casting a female supporting role portraying a confident, intelligent woman balancing ambition and emotional depth. This character embodies duality, strength, and inner resolve.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a layered supporting character

• Perform dialogue-driven and emotional scenes

• Work closely with main cast in story development

• Bring authenticity and presence on camera

Requirements

• Female actors, playing age 20s

• Black or mixed-race actors

• Confident, expressive presence

• Comfortable portraying emotionally layered characters

Compensation

• Paid supporting role

• Feature film credit

• Professional acting experience

Chargey – Supporting Role (Feature Film)

Job Description
A feature film is casting a male supporting role for a bold, confrontational character with strong musical identity. This role requires confidence, intensity, and performance-driven energy.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a high-energy supporting character

• Perform scenes involving music and rivalry

• Bring intensity and attitude to each scene

• Follow creative and musical direction

Requirements

• Male actors, playing age 24–28

• Black actors

• Jamaican accent with street slang

• Strong musical talent (rapping or DJ skills)

• Confident, expressive on camera

Compensation

• Paid supporting role

• Feature film credit

• Professional production experience

Donovan – Supporting Role (Feature Film)

Job Description
A feature film is casting a male supporting role to portray a respected but intimidating music executive. This character carries authority, influence, and quiet intensity within the story.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a high-status supporting character

• Deliver confident, controlled performances

• Participate in dramatic narrative scenes

• Follow direction from the film’s creative team

Requirements

• Male actors, playing age 45–50

• Black actors

• Jamaican accent required

• Strong presence and professionalism

Compensation

• Paid supporting role

• Feature film credit

• Industry-level experience

Ivan Dunkley – Supporting Role (Feature Film)

Job Description
A feature film is casting a commanding male actor to portray a powerful father figure within a dramatic narrative. This role calls for authority, charisma, and emotional complexity.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a dominant supporting character

• Perform dialogue-heavy and character-driven scenes

• Bring leadership and gravitas to on-screen moments

• Collaborate with cast and production team

Requirements

• Male actors, playing age 45–50

• Black actors

• Jamaican accent required

• Tall with a commanding presence

• Strong acting experience preferred

Compensation

• Paid supporting role

• Feature film credit

• Professional production experience

Marie Dunkley – Supporting Lead Role (Feature Film)

Job Description
A feature film is casting a young female actor for a supporting lead role portraying a sharp, emotionally complex character. This role requires strong dialogue delivery, emotional maturity, and the ability to balance intelligence with vulnerability.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a key supporting character in a feature film

• Perform emotionally nuanced scenes

• Work closely with lead actors in dramatic storytelling

• Take direction and contribute to character-driven scenes

Requirements

• Female actors, playing age 15–16

• Black actors

• Jamaican accent required

• Slim, petite build

• Strong emotional range and confidence on camera

Compensation

• Paid supporting lead role

• Feature film credit

• Professional on-set experience

Pedro Dunkley – Lead Role (Feature Film)

Job Description
A feature film is casting a male lead to portray a gifted young musician navigating ambition, identity, and survival. This role requires strong screen presence, emotional depth, and musical ability. The character is bold, charismatic, and fearless, with raw lyrical talent and a commanding personality.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a lead character in a dramatic feature film

• Deliver emotionally grounded and dynamic performances

• Perform scenes involving music and performance

• Collaborate closely with directors and fellow cast members

Requirements

• Male actors, playing age 18–20

• Black actors

• Authentic Jamaican accent required

• Slim, athletic build

• Musical ability (rapping or DJ skills preferred)

• Comfortable carrying a lead role

Compensation

• Paid lead role

• Feature film credit

• Professional production experience

Music Video Casting Call for Drivers

Job Description
A professional music video production is casting Black male talent for a paid on-camera role. This project is seeking confident young men with a strong presence and real driving ability to appear in a visually driven music video. Talent should feel natural on camera and comfortable performing in a dynamic, street-style setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in a music video production

• Drive a vehicle on set as required for filmed scenes

• Follow direction from the director and production team

• Maintain a confident, professional on-screen presence

Requirements

• Black men ages 19–25

• Must have a valid manual (stick shift) driving license

• Comfortable driving on camera

• Must be reliable and professional on set

Compensation

• Paid music video role

• Professional production experience

• Screen credit opportunity

Antonio – Friend Role for Television Reenactment Series

Job Description
A network television reenactment series is casting a young male performer to portray Antonio, a friend within the storyline. This role appears in multiple scenes and requires an athletic, grounded presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a friend in reenactment scenes

• Perform natural reactions on camera

• Follow on-set direction

• Maintain professionalism during filming

Requirements

• Black male

• Ages 18–20s

• Short hair

• Athletic build

Compensation

• $135 per day

African American Wedding Guests for Feature Film

Job Description
A feature film is casting African American background performers to portray wedding guests in a formal ceremony scene. This opportunity is open to adults of all ages who can arrive camera-ready and dressed as wedding attendees. The production is seeking natural, elegant presence to help create an authentic wedding atmosphere on screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a wedding guest in a featured background scene

• Arrive on set dressed in appropriate wedding attire

• Follow direction from the assistant directors and production team

• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming

Requirements

• African American performers

• All ages welcome

• Must be able to arrive fully dressed as a wedding guest

• Comfortable working in a professional film environment

Compensation

• $132 for up to 8 hours

• Paid background acting role

• On-set experience in a feature film

Male Stand-In for Television Production

Job Description
A television production is seeking an experienced and reliable male stand-in to work in place of a principal actor during lighting and camera setups. This role is critical to the production process and requires close physical matching to the actor. The stand-in will assist the crew by holding positions on set while scenes are prepared.

Job Responsibilities

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

• Match the actor’s height, build, and complexion as closely as possible

• Hold marks and positions on set for extended periods

• Follow direction from the camera, lighting, and assistant director teams

• Maintain professionalism and availability throughout the shoot day

Requirements

• African American male

• Ages 30–60

• Dark hair

• Height between 6’0” and 6’3”

• Medium to large build

• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or bordering states to Illinois

• Prior stand-in or on-set experience preferred but not required

Compensation

• $186 for up to 8 hours

• Overtime paid after 8 hours

• Paid stand-in role