Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Indie Rock Musicians & Background Talent for NYU Thesis Film “Roadkill”

Job Description
An NYU thesis film titled Roadkill is now casting indie rock musicians and background talent for an upcoming production filming in New York City. This indie film casting call is seeking authentic musicians to portray band members, as well as indie-style individuals to appear as background talent in live music scenes.

The film centers around the energy and culture of the indie rock scene, and casting directors are looking for performers who naturally fit that world. This is a great opportunity for musicians and creatives looking to gain on-screen experience in a narrative student film.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray indie rock band members in performance scenes

• Perform with your instrument in staged live music sequences (for musician roles)

• Appear as background talent in concert or venue scenes

• Follow direction from the director and production team

Requirements

• Ages 18–45

• Indie rock musicians comfortable performing on camera

• Background talent who fit an indie music scene aesthetic

• Available to film in New York City

• Comfortable working on a thesis film production

Compensation

• Compensation details provided upon selection

• Film credit and on-set experience

Newborn Babies for TV Series in Chicago

Job Description
A hit TV series is now casting newborn babies to appear in an upcoming episode filming in Chicago. Casting directors are seeking newborns weighing between 6 and 11 pounds to work for a couple of days on set. Single babies, twins, and triplets are all encouraged to apply.

Production prioritizes safety and care for infants on set. Newborns will have limited working hours in accordance with industry regulations. A valid Joan Philo work permit is required, and guidance on obtaining one may be provided.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a newborn in a television episode

• Be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times

• Participate in a short, carefully managed filming schedule

Requirements

• Newborn babies weighing 6–11 lbs

• Must have (or be able to obtain) a Joan Philo work permit

• Based in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or bordering states to Illinois

• Parent/guardian must submit baby’s photo (no hat or bow), weight, length, baby’s name, parent name, city, and phone number

• Available to film for scheduled shoot dates

Compensation

• $200 for up to 2 hours on set

• Paid television role

Marching Band Members for High School Scene in Covington, GA

Job Description
A fun small scene is now casting current and former marching band members for a high school band sequence filming in Covington, Georgia. Casting directors are seeking young adult performers who can convincingly portray high school students and who still have access to their own marching band instrument.

This background casting call is perfect for musicians with real marching band experience looking to work on a professional production set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray high school marching band students in a filmed scene

• Bring your own instrument to set

• Follow direction from the assistant directors and production team

• Participate in a fun, energetic band environment

Requirements

• Current or former marching band members

• Must still have access to a marching band instrument

• Ages 18 to mid-20s (must be able to pass for high school)

• Available to film in Covington, GA

• Submit a recent photo and full contact information when applying

Compensation

• Paid background role

• Rate disclosed upon booking

Visibly Pregnant Women for Featured Commercial Extra Roles

Job Description
A featured commercial is now casting visibly pregnant women (5–8 months) to appear as featured background talent in an upcoming shoot in the Austin, Texas area. This commercial casting call is seeking authentic talent to bring a natural and relatable presence to screen.

Casting directors are also looking for additional extras to portray partners (husband or boyfriend roles). This is a paid featured background opportunity for local talent ready to work on a professional commercial production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as featured background talent in a commercial

• Follow on-set direction from the production team

• Maintain continuity and professionalism during filming

• Participate in scheduled shoot day in Austin, TX

Requirements

• Women who are visibly pregnant (5–8 months)

• Must be local to the Austin, Texas area

• Include how far along you are in your pregnancy

• Partners submitting must provide current photo, full name, contact number, and city of residence

Compensation

• $300 if selected

• Paid featured background role

Denver Summit FC Fans for TV Commercial

Job Description
A TV commercial is now casting real fans of Denver Summit FC for an exciting commercial shoot. Casting directors are looking for passionate supporters who genuinely love the team and want to showcase their energy on camera.

This commercial casting call is seeking enthusiastic soccer fans ready to cheer, celebrate, and bring authentic game-day spirit to a televised campaign. If you’re a devoted Denver Summit FC supporter, this is your chance to represent your club in a professional TV commercial.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a real Denver Summit FC fan

• Cheer, celebrate, and display authentic team spirit

• Follow direction from the production team during filming

• Be comfortable participating in a high-energy commercial shoot

Requirements

• Must be a genuine Denver Summit FC fan

• Comfortable on camera in a crowd or fan setting

• Able to participate in a commercial production shoot

• Submit contact information when applying

Compensation

• Paid TV commercial opportunity

• Rate disclosed upon selection

Background Actors for TV Series Bar Scene in Chicago

Job Description
A hit TV series is now casting background actors for an upcoming bar scene filming in Chicago. Casting directors are seeking men and women of all ethnicities, ages 20s to 40s, to portray patrons in a lively bar setting.

This TV extras casting call is open to local talent in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, and bordering states to Illinois only. If you’re looking to gain on-set experience and work as a paid background actor on a network television production, this is a great opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray realistic bar patrons in a filmed scene

• Follow on-set direction from the assistant directors

• Maintain continuity and professional behavior during filming

• Be available for a full day of shooting

Requirements

• Male and female actors, ages 20–40s

• All ethnicities welcome

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

• Must not have worked on the show within the past two weeks

• Cannot already be scheduled to work on the series

• Submit a recent color photo along with height, weight, age, phone number, name, city, state, and clothing sizes

• Include previous work history on the show (if applicable)

Compensation

• Paid background actor role

• Rate disclosed upon booking

Church Members – Men & Women (18+) – Oxford, GA

Job Description
A production filming in Oxford, GA is casting men and women to portray church members in upcoming scenes. This paid background acting opportunity is open to adults of all ethnicities who can naturally fit into a church setting. Talent should be comfortable participating in realistic congregation scenes and working in a collaborative on-set environment.

This church member casting call is ideal for actors and background performers looking to gain experience on a professional film or television production in Georgia.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray church congregation members during interior scenes

• Follow direction from the assistant director and production team

• Maintain appropriate behavior and continuity throughout filming

• Arrive on set prepared and camera-ready

• Participate in group scenes with professionalism and focus

Requirements

• Men and women, age 18 and over

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Must be available to work in Oxford, GA

• Comfortable working in a church scene setting

• Reliable and professional on set

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

• Additional $20 gas bump

TV Series Extras – Medical Types & Looky-Loos – Chicago, IL

Job Description
A hit television series filming in Chicago, IL is casting paid non-speaking background actors for upcoming scenes. Production is seeking men and women to portray medical professionals, patients, and “looky-loos” for an exterior shoot. This is a great opportunity for local Chicago talent to gain experience on a fast-paced network TV set.

Casting directors are specifically looking for authentic medical types as well as individuals with vehicles to appear in exterior scenes. Talent must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray doctors, nurses, medical staff, or patients in hospital scenes

• Act as “looky-loos” in exterior scenes

• Follow on-set direction from assistant directors and crew

• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming

• Provide accurate sizing and wardrobe information if selected

• If submitting with a vehicle, have it camera-ready for exterior scenes

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 20s to 70s

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

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

• Available for filming in Chicago

• Vehicles allowed except white, red, or black cars (no dents or rust)

• Must not have worked recently on this production

• Able to provide recent color photo and full sizing details

Compensation

• Paid non-speaking extra role

• Opportunity to work on a network television production

• Professional on-set experience

• Potential to feature your vehicle in exterior scenes

Background Actors for Vertical Series “Proxy” – Atlanta, GA

Job Description
A vertical short-form streaming series filming in the Atlanta area is casting background actors for multiple small shoot days. Production will take place in Marietta, GA (near Leland Dr). This paid background acting opportunity is seeking men and women to portray office staff, county clerks, customers, security guards, janitors, and upscale “hot date” types.

These are small filming days with no large crowd scenes, making this a great opportunity for talent looking to gain professional on-set experience in a fast-paced streaming production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray assigned background roles such as office workers, clerks, customers, security guards, janitors, or upscale dates

• Follow on-set direction from the assistant director and production team

• Maintain character consistency throughout scenes

• Arrive camera-ready and prepared for filming

• Work efficiently during small, controlled shoot days

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 18–50 (depending on role)

• Women ages 18–40 for “hot date” roles

• Must be local to the Atlanta/Marietta, GA area

• Available for filming in Marietta (near Leland Dr)

• Comfortable with payment via direct deposit

• Professional attitude and reliability on set

Compensation

• $100 for 10-hour day unless otherwise stated

Church Kids – Boys and Girls (All Ethnicities) – Oxford, GA

Job Description
A production filming in Oxford, GA is casting boys and girls to portray church kids in an upcoming project. This paid background acting opportunity is open to child actors of all ethnicities who can naturally fit into a church setting scene. If your child has a great attitude and is ready to gain experience on set, this is a fantastic opportunity to work in a professional film or TV environment.

This church kids casting call is ideal for families looking to build credits in the Georgia film industry while earning competitive background pay.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a church kid in background scenes

• Follow on-set direction from the assistant director and production team

• Remain attentive and professional during filming

• Participate in interior or exterior church-related scenes as needed

• Maintain appropriate wardrobe and appearance for a church setting

Requirements

• Boys and girls, all ethnicities

• Ages 9 to 12

• Must be available to work in Oxford, GA

• Ability to follow instructions and work well in a group setting

• Parent or legal guardian must be present

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours of work

• Additional $20 gas bump