Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Job Description

“The Great American Make-Off” is casting talented makers, builders, welders, fabricators, mechanics, machinists, engineers, and hands-on creators for a new competition series on a major streaming platform. The show will put contestants’ practical skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities to the test as they compete for the title of America’s Ultimate Maker and a $100,000 grand prize. The casting is open to experienced tradespeople as well as self-taught makers and lifelong hobbyists. Professional trade certification is not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Compete in a televised maker and building competition.
• Complete hands-on building, fabrication, engineering, or mechanical challenges.
• Demonstrate creativity, practical skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• Work under competition conditions and follow production instructions.
• Showcase relevant building, welding, fabrication, mechanical, engineering, or maker skills.
• Travel as required for production.

Requirements

• Must be 18 or older.
• Open to makers, builders, welders, fabricators, mechanics, machinists, engineers, and tinkerers.
• Self-taught makers and lifelong hobbyists are encouraged to apply.
• Must have genuine hands-on building, making, fabrication, mechanical, or related skills.
• Must be willing to travel for production.

Compensation

• Contestants compete for a $100,000 grand prize.
• Production-related travel expenses are covered.

Job Description

Studio 16 Entertainment is seeking experienced piano bar entertainers for cruise ship performance opportunities around the world. The company is looking for engaging live performers who can combine strong piano and vocal ability with the personality and confidence needed to entertain guests throughout an evening. Ideal performers should be comfortable reading the room, taking song requests, interacting naturally with audiences, and adjusting their set to keep the energy moving.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform live piano and vocal sets for cruise ship guests.
• Take and perform audience song requests.
• Read the room and adapt performances to audience energy.
• Engage confidently and professionally with guests.
• Maintain an entertaining atmosphere throughout each performance.
• Perform songs from a broad English-language repertoire.

Requirements

• Strong piano skills and vocal ability.
• Broad English-language song repertoire.
• Solid professional live performance experience.
• Confident interacting directly with guests and taking requests.

Compensation

• Compensation is not specified.
• Cruise ship performance opportunities are available internationally.

Ice Cream Taster and Food Trend Scout

Job Description

A unique paid opportunity is seeking a food-loving trend scout and ice cream taster to help discover emerging flavors, cultural trends, and consumer interests. The selected candidate will explore what people are eating, drinking, sharing, and talking about while conducting sensory evaluations of dairy-based ice cream products. This three-month independent contractor role is ideal for an outgoing, curious creator with strong social instincts and a passion for food, culture, branding, and trend discovery.

Job Responsibilities

• Track food and flavor trends across global markets.
• Identify culturally relevant and socially engaging food trends.
• Report insights on what consumers are eating, drinking, sharing, and discussing.
• Conduct tastings and create social-friendly content around the experience.
• Evaluate ice cream based on taste, aroma, texture, and other sensory qualities.
• Contribute ideas for new flavors and marketing concepts.
• Participate in team check-ins to discuss trends, discoveries, and findings.
• Help influence future flavor development and campaign direction.

Requirements

• Deep interest in food, culture, flavors, and trend discovery.
• Strong understanding of social media and emerging cultural trends.
• Comfortable documenting and communicating findings.
• Outgoing, curious, and creative personality.
• Must be able to taste and perform sensory evaluations of dairy-based ice cream products.
• English-speaking; additional languages are a plus.
• Interest in entrepreneurship, brand building, or product development is a plus.
• Open to creators and applicants from non-traditional professional backgrounds.
• Must be available for a three-month independent contractor engagement.

Compensation

• $10,000 per month.
• Three-month independent contractor engagement.

Real Street Basketball Players for Paid Commercial

Job Description

A paid commercial casting in South Florida is seeking real street basketball players to showcase their skills on camera. This opportunity is looking for authentic male basketball players with strong court presence, confidence, and real playing ability. Talent of all ethnicities is encouraged to audition for this commercial project.

Job Responsibilities

• Play basketball naturally and competitively during commercial filming.
• Demonstrate authentic street basketball skills and movement.
• Perform confidently and naturally in front of the camera.
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams.
• Work effectively with other basketball players during on-court scenes.

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 18–35.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must have real basketball playing skills.
• Comfortable demonstrating basketball ability during an in-person audition.
• Must be able to work in South Florida.

Compensation

• Paid commercial opportunity.
• Compensation details will be provided to selected talent.

Job Description

Myrtle Studios is seeking a highly organized and practical Studio Manager to support the day-to-day operations of its studio in Tottenham Hale. This is a freelance position working three days per week, with working days varying from week to week. The Studio Manager will oversee a broad mix of operational and administrative responsibilities, including client communication, accounts and invoicing, staff rotas, supplier coordination, and shoot preparation. The ideal candidate is confident taking ownership, comfortable working with people and numbers, and capable of keeping a busy creative studio organized and running smoothly.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day studio operations.
• Handle client communications and general studio coordination.
• Support accounts and invoicing.
• Organize rotas for studio assistants and cleaners.
• Coordinate with suppliers as required.
• Assist with studio and shoot preparation.
• Take ownership of operational tasks and help keep the studio running efficiently.

Requirements

• Highly organized, practical, and dependable.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Comfortable working with numbers and administrative tasks.
• Confident taking ownership of responsibilities.
• Available for three freelance working days per week.

Compensation

• Freelance position.
• Three days per week.

College Students for Paid Market Research Campaign

Job Description

A market research campaign in Los Angeles is seeking college students to participate in a paid 30-minute focus group. This opportunity is designed for students interested in sharing their opinions and experiences while contributing to consumer research and receiving compensation for their time.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a 30-minute market research focus group.
• Share honest opinions, feedback, and perspectives during the discussion.
• Engage actively with research questions and group conversations.
• Follow instructions provided by the research team.

Requirements

• Must be a college student.
• Must be located in or able to participate in the Los Angeles market research project.
• Comfortable sharing opinions and participating in a group discussion.

Compensation

• $250 for selected participants for a 30-minute focus group.

Job Description

A production in Downtown Los Angeles is seeking talent with customized or “souped-up” vehicles for featured background work. Casting is specifically interested in visually distinctive cars with modifications such as fancy rims, different-colored rims, spoilers, or other noticeable custom upgrades. Both union and non-union submissions are welcome. Applicants must have a qualifying vehicle available for the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in background work with your customized vehicle.
• Bring the submitted vehicle to the production location in Downtown Los Angeles.
• Follow on-set instructions regarding vehicle placement and filming.
• Maintain professional conduct throughout the production.

Requirements

• Union and non-union talent may apply.
• Must be registered with Central Casting.
• Must own or have access to a customized or modified vehicle.
• Vehicles with fancy rims, colored rims, spoilers, or other distinctive modifications are encouraged.

Compensation

• Union: $231 for 8 hours.
• Union vehicle bump: Additional $37.50.
• Non-union: $149 for 8 hours.
• Non-union vehicle bump: Additional $25.

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is casting real police officers and military personnel for background roles in Chicago. The production is seeking male and female talent with genuine law enforcement or military experience who can bring an authentic presence to the scenes. Applicants must be local to Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or states bordering Illinois. Male applicants must have short hair and be clean-shaven.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent on “Chicago Fire.”
• Portray police or military personnel using relevant professional experience.
• Follow direction from the production and background teams.
• Maintain the required professional appearance and grooming throughout filming.

Requirements

• Male and female real police officers or military personnel.
• Male talent must be clean-shaven with short hair.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or states bordering Illinois.
• Must not have recently worked on the production or already be booked for an upcoming date.

Compensation

• $206 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours.
• Additional $25 special ability bump.

Female Massage Therapist for Short Film Shoot

Job Description

A production in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is seeking a female massage therapist for a short filming assignment. The production is looking for someone who can authentically demonstrate professional massage techniques and natural hand movements on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform authentic massage techniques during filming.
• Demonstrate natural and professional hand movements on camera.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Maintain a professional presence throughout the shoot.
• Help create a realistic massage therapy scene.

Requirements

• Female massage therapist.
• Must have experience performing massage techniques.
• Comfortable demonstrating massage skills on camera.
• Must be able to work in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity.

Bald Men and Women for AI Research Study

Job Description

A major technology company is seeking bald, clean-shaven men and women with outgoing personalities for a paid AI research and training project near Marina del Rey, California. Participants will be recorded wearing a GoPro camera on their forehead while completing everyday activities, having their faces scanned for an ethical diversity study, and interacting with other participants. The recordings will be used exclusively for AI research and training and are not intended for advertisements.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in an AI research and training study.
• Wear a forehead-mounted GoPro while performing everyday activities.
• Participate in facial scanning for an ethical diversity study.
• Engage in natural conversations and interactions with other participants.
• Follow instructions from the research and production team.
• Bring an outgoing and comfortable personality to the recorded activities.

Requirements

• Men and women.
• Must be bald and clean-shaven.
• Outgoing and personable.
• Comfortable being recorded and participating in facial scanning.
• Comfortable wearing a GoPro camera during research activities.
• Must be able to work near Marina del Rey, California.

Compensation

• $300 for an 8-hour day.