Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

New York Knicks Superfans for Paid Commercial

Job Description

A paid commercial is seeking real New York Knicks superfans from across New York City. The production is looking for authentic New Yorkers with genuine Knicks passion and real-life stories. Featured talent may include firefighters, nurses, community kitchen workers, young basketball players, wheelchair basketball players, and dedicated Knicks fans from all walks of life.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a professional commercial celebrating New York Knicks fandom.
• Share authentic enthusiasm and personal connection to the Knicks.
• Participate naturally in filmed scenes and activities.
• Follow production direction throughout the commercial shoot.
• Bring genuine New York personality, energy, and basketball passion to the project.

Requirements

• Must be a genuine New York Knicks superfan.
• Must be based in New York City.
• Seeking NYC firefighters.
• Seeking nurses.
• Seeking community kitchen workers.
• Seeking basketball underdogs ages 13–16.
• Seeking wheelchair basketball players.
• Open to Knicks superfans from all walks of life.
• Must be comfortable appearing on camera.

Compensation

• Session rate: $750/10 hours.
• Usage buyout: $3,500 if featured or recognizable in the final edit.

College Athletes for Large-Scale YouTube Competition

Job Description

A large-scale YouTube production is casting more than 100 college athletes for an entertainment-focused competition filming in the Chicagoland area. The production is seeking competitive, energetic athletes from a wide variety of sports who have personality, enjoy being on camera, and are ready for a fun competition. This is not a traditional combine, maximum-strength test, or extreme endurance event.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in an entertainment-focused athletic competition for a YouTube production.
• Bring energy, personality, and a competitive attitude to the production.
• Participate in activities and challenges as directed by the production team.
• Remain available for the entire production day, including after elimination if applicable.
• Work professionally with other athletes, contestants, and crew members.

Requirements

• Male and female athletes.
• Athletes from any sport are welcome.
• Current college athletes are eligible.
• Athletes currently on a college roster or team are eligible.
• High school athletes officially committed to compete in college are also eligible.
• D1, D2, D3, NAIA, JUCO, and other collegiate athletes are welcome.
• Must be competitive, energetic, comfortable on camera, and have an engaging personality.
• Must be able to work in the Chicagoland area.

Compensation

• $5,000+ cash grand prize awarded to the winner.
• Additional gifted products may be provided by production sponsors.
• Food and refreshments will be provided during the shoot.

Native Mandarin and Cantonese Speakers for Confidential Voice Project

Job Description

A confidential voice project is seeking native Mandarin and Cantonese speakers based in Greater Vancouver, British Columbia. No professional acting or voice-over experience is required. This opportunity is open to non-union participants who can bring authentic native-language skills to the project.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in an in-person screening in Vancouver.
• Demonstrate natural and fluent Mandarin or Cantonese speaking abilities.
• Follow instructions provided by the project team.
• Participate professionally in the confidential voice project if selected.

Requirements

• Native Mandarin or Cantonese speaker.
• Must be based in Greater Vancouver.
• Must be non-union.
• No professional acting or voice-over experience required.
• Must be able to attend an in-person screening in Vancouver.

Compensation

• $125 CAD for attending the in-person screening.
• $100,000 USD buyout for participants hired for the project.

Car Shoppers for Paid Non-Union Video Shoot

Job Description

A paid non-union video shoot is seeking outgoing individuals and couples in the Chicagoland area who are currently shopping for a car. Selected participants will test drive vehicles and provide authentic, real-time feedback about the vehicles and their features. This opportunity is ideal for real car shoppers who are comfortable sharing their opinions on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Test drive selected vehicles during the video shoot.
• Provide honest, natural feedback about vehicle features and the driving experience.
• Participate comfortably in an on-camera discussion about the car-shopping experience.
• Follow production direction throughout filming.

Requirements

• Individuals and couples are welcome to participate.
• Must be located in or available to work in the Chicagoland area.
• Must currently be shopping for a car.
• Must be outgoing and comfortable speaking on camera.
• No professional acting experience is required.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity; compensation details will be discussed with selected participants.

Niche Business Entrepreneurs for Banking Campaign in British Columbia

Job Description

A pop-up-style banking campaign is seeking entrepreneurs who run niche businesses in British Columbia. Selected business owners will be featured in the campaign, with potential compensation of up to $5,000.

Filming takes place in Vancouver and requires availability for three or more days during the production window, including possible weekend work.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as a featured entrepreneur in a banking campaign.
• Represent your niche business on camera.
• Follow the production team’s direction during filming.

Requirements

• Be an entrepreneur operating a niche business in British Columbia.
• Must not be a member of ACTRA.
• Be available for three or more filming days in Vancouver, including possible weekends.
• Submit your name, age, ethnicity, location, and contact information.
• Provide a photo of yourself without hats, masks, or sunglasses.
• Upload a video following the instructions in the online application.
• If represented by an agent, have your agent submit on your behalf.

Compensation

• Selected participants may receive up to $5,000 to be featured.

Male Photo Double for “LMZU” in Fayetteville

Job Description

The production “LMZU” is seeking a Caucasian male photo double with a fit frame for filming in Fayetteville, Georgia. Talent must be between 6 feet and 6 feet 1 inch tall. This paid opportunity involves five scheduled filming days.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a photo double for a performer.
• Follow production direction for positioning and movement.
• Maintain visual continuity during filming.

Requirements

• Caucasian male with a fit frame.
• Height between 6 feet and 6 feet 1 inch.
• Be available for the scheduled filming days in Fayetteville, Georgia.
• Submit at least three photos, including a dated photo and a full-body photo.
• Include your age, height, weight, all clothing sizes, and complete contact information.
• Use the required email subject line.

Compensation

• $210 for 12 hours.

Real People with Purchase Scam Stories for “Swindled” Docuseries

Job Description

“Swindled,” a new docuseries for a major cable network, is seeking real people ages 16–60 who paid for something that did not match what they were promised. This paid opportunity is open to residents of New York City and surrounding areas within approximately one to two hours’ driving distance.
Stories may involve defective cars, misrepresented collectibles, counterfeit designer bags, or other disappointing purchases involving deception. If selected, the production team will come to you to document your experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Share your firsthand story about being scammed during a purchase.
• Participate in filming with the production team.
• Discuss the item you purchased and how it differed from what was promised.

Requirements

• Be ages 16–60.
• Live in New York City or within approximately one to two hours’ driving distance.
• Have a real personal experience involving a purchase scam or misrepresented item.
• Be comfortable sharing your story on camera.
• Submit your story, one photo of yourself, and one photo of the item involved.

Compensation

• Paid participation.
• Selected participants will be compensated for their time and use of their story.
• The production team will travel to selected participants.

Women Runners for Paid Mountain Running Challenge in Morocco

Job Description

A paid running challenge in Morocco is seeking UK-based women ages 30–50 who genuinely love to run. This opportunity welcomes everyday runners with compelling stories and demanding lives, whether you work unusual shifts, manage caring responsibilities, or struggle to make time for yourself.
Elite athletic experience is not required. Selected participants will share their stories and take on an off-road running challenge in the Moroccan mountains.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in an off-road mountain running challenge in Morocco.
• Share your personal story and how running fits into your daily life.
• Travel internationally for the project.

Requirements

• Women ages 30–50 based anywhere in the UK.
• Be a genuine runner with a love of running.
• Have a personal story about balancing running with a demanding routine.
• Be comfortable sharing your experiences.
• Be willing to take on an off-road running challenge in mountainous terrain.
• Hold a valid passport and be available for the required travel period.
• Elite athlete status is not required.

Compensation

• £5,000 fee.

Couples for Paid Latin Music Video

Job Description

A paid music video project in Miami is seeking real couples and individual talent who can be matched with a partner for an upcoming production featuring a popular Latin artist. The casting is open to people of all ages and ethnicities who are comfortable portraying a couple naturally on camera. Real couples are encouraged to participate together, while solo applicants may be paired with another selected performer.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a couple naturally and authentically in a music video.
• Participate in scenes alongside a real or casting-matched partner.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Bring natural chemistry, personality, and energy to on-camera scenes.
• Maintain a professional and collaborative attitude throughout production.

Requirements

• Open to talent of all ages.
• Open to all ethnicities and backgrounds.
• Real couples are welcome to apply together.
• Individual talent may apply to be matched with another performer.
• Comfortable portraying a couple on camera.
• Must be able to work in Miami.
• Reliable and able to follow production direction.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity; rate details will be discussed with selected talent.

Skateboarders for Barcelona Commercial

Job Description

A commercial production in Barcelona is seeking skilled male and female skateboarders for an upcoming advertising campaign. The casting is open to experienced skaters from across Spain who can bring authentic skateboarding ability, confidence, and natural on-camera energy to the production. Talent of all ethnicities and backgrounds is encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform authentic skateboarding skills for a commercial production.
• Demonstrate confidence and control while skateboarding on camera.
• Follow creative and production direction during filming.
• Perform appropriate skateboarding movements and tricks based on production needs.
• Maintain a professional and collaborative attitude while on set.

Requirements

• Male and female skateboarders ages 20–40.
• Must have genuine skateboarding skills and experience.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Applicants from anywhere in Spain are welcome.
• Must have a valid NIE.
• Comfortable performing skateboarding skills on camera.
• Able to work in Barcelona, Spain.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity; compensation details will be discussed with selected talent.