Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Highly Skilled Basketball Players for New Teen TV Show

Job Description

A new teen television show filming in the Burbank and Los Angeles area is seeking highly skilled basketball players for on-camera roles. This opportunity is open to young adult performers with strong basketball ability who can confidently demonstrate their skills during production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform basketball sequences and demonstrate advanced basketball skills on camera

• Follow direction from the production team during filming

• Participate professionally in scenes alongside cast members and other basketball players

• Maintain consistent energy and performance throughout production

Requirements

• Men and women who are 18 years old

• Must be a highly skilled and experienced basketball player

• Male talent must be 6’0″ or taller

• Male talent must have no visible facial hair

• Must be available to work in the Burbank/Los Angeles, California area

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity

Contestants for Comedy Panel Game Show

Job Description

A non-union comedy panel game show for YouTube is seeking six outgoing contestants in Los Angeles, California. Five contestants will pretend to have full-time jobs while one genuinely employed contestant tells the truth. A panel of judges will question the group about work, payroll, benefits, and everyday job experiences while trying to identify who is actually employed. Casting is focused on quick, funny, opinionated personalities who enjoy debating and can handle being challenged on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as a contestant in a fast-paced comedy panel game show
• Answer questions and engage in humorous debates with a panel of judges
• Think quickly and respond confidently when challenged or interrupted
• Bring strong personality, humor, and opinions to the competition
• Participate in approximately four hours of filming in Los Angeles

Requirements

• All genders, ages 18–55
• Open to all ethnicities
• Five spots available for contestants who are currently unemployed, between jobs, job hunting, or without current freelance work
• One spot available for a contestant who currently has a real full-time job
• Must be quick-witted, expressive, opinionated, and comfortable debating on camera
• Must be comfortable being questioned, interrupted, challenged, and playfully roasted
• No acting experience required
• Must be able to work in Los Angeles, California

Compensation

• Unpaid opportunity
• Meals provided
• Parking provided
• Copy of the finished video provided
• No cash prize or day rate

Job Description

An independent short film titled “The Death of America” is casting three performers for a character-driven story filming in Sacramento, California. The film follows America, a funny and fiercely hopeful homeless woman who is close to securing housing when budget cuts cause her application to be denied. Sent back to an encampment, she experiences a devastating relapse that threatens the fresh start she had been working toward.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a lead or supporting role in the short film.
• Deliver an emotionally grounded performance suited to the film’s dramatic subject matter.
• Collaborate with the director and fellow cast members during production.
• Follow creative direction and arrive prepared for filming.

Requirements

• America – Feminine Lead, 20+: Quirky, determined, and hopeful, with a strong belief in achieving the American Dream.
• Katie – Supporting Role, 30+: Dry, sarcastic, slightly tough around the edges, and possessing a raspy voice.
• Danny/Dani – Supporting Role, 20+: A social worker doing their best to support and work with America.
• Each shoot day is expected to last approximately six hours.
• Non-union production.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Food will be provided on shoot days.

UGC Casting Call – Muscular Male Talent

Job Description

A UGC production is seeking muscular male talent for an upcoming Los Angeles shoot. The project is looking for men with a bulky, athletic physique who can bring a confident and natural presence to camera. Bodybuilders and powerlifters are especially encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera for a UGC production
• Deliver a confident and natural on-camera performance
• Follow creative direction and production instructions during filming
• Participate in lifestyle and fitness-focused content as needed
• Maintain strong energy and professionalism throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 20s–40s
• Bulky or muscular build required
• Bodybuilding or powerlifting experience is preferred
• Strong, confident on-camera presence
• Natural delivery and comfortable performing for camera
• Los Angeles-based talent preferred

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity
• Compensation will be discussed with selected talent

Job Description

A professional beauty and fashion hair show in Beverly Hills, California, is seeking female hair models for a paid modeling opportunity. The casting is open to women in their 18s through 40s of all ethnicities who meet the height, sizing, and hair requirements. Models should have healthy, jaw-length or longer hair and be open to professional styling, including blonde face-framing highlights with dimensional color. This opportunity is available to represented talent only.

Job Responsibilities

• Model professionally during a beauty and fashion hair show.
• Participate in the required hair preparation and styling process.
• Work cooperatively with professional hairstylists and the production team.
• Follow styling and on-stage direction throughout the project.
• Maintain a professional and reliable presence during preparation and the show.

Requirements

• Female models in their 18s–40s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be 5’5″ or taller.
• Sizes 0–16.
• Hair must be jaw-length or longer.
• Must have healthy hair without significant damage or over-processing.
• Must be open to blonde face-framing highlights with dimensional color.
• No extensions, wigs, hairpieces, shaved, buzzed, or bald hairstyles.
• No drastic haircut is required, although trims may be recommended if necessary.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Major Athletic Brand Commercial – Flag Football Players and Featured Models

Job Description

A major athletic brand is casting talent for an upcoming Los Angeles commercial featuring a dynamic sports-focused campaign. The production is seeking experienced flag football players as well as featured female models who can bring confidence, energy, and a natural on-camera presence to the project.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in a commercial for a major athletic brand
• Perform confidently in sports and lifestyle-focused scenes
• Flag football players will demonstrate authentic football movements and athletic skills
• Featured models will participate in visually driven commercial scenes
• Take direction from the creative and production teams
• Maintain consistent energy and professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Flag football players: Any gender, ages 18–30
• Flag football players: Open to all ethnicities
• Must have real flag football experience and be able to demonstrate playing ability
• Featured models: Female, ages 18–30
• Featured models: African American or Latinx
• Must be comfortable appearing on camera for a major commercial campaign
• Must have open availability for the production schedule
• Must be able to work in Los Angeles

Compensation

• Flag football players: $500 for 10 hours
• Featured models: $300 for 10 hour

Commercial Casting Call – High-Level Male Basketball Players

Job Description

A commercial production is seeking skilled male basketball players for an upcoming shoot in Los Angeles. This paid opportunity is looking for high-level athletes who can showcase strong basketball ability, confidence, and natural on-camera presence. Selected players may work one or multiple production days depending on availability and casting needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform high-level basketball skills during commercial filming
• Execute basketball movements and plays naturally on camera
• Follow creative and production direction throughout the shoot
• Maintain strong energy and athletic performance across multiple takes
• Collaborate professionally with other players, talent, and crew

Requirements

• Male basketball players, ages 18–35
• Open to all ethnicities
• Must have high-level basketball playing ability
• Strong athleticism and basketball fundamentals required
• Must be comfortable performing basketball skills on camera
• Must be a Los Angeles local hire
• Open availability for production is preferred

Compensation

• $600 for 10 hours
• $1,200 buyout

YouTube “How Hard Can It Be?” Open Casting Call

Job Description

A YouTube entertainment project is casting everyday people for a fun, competitive series that puts confidence to the test. “How Hard Can It Be?” is seeking Southern California participants who believe they can take on skilled competitors in activities including rock climbing, cornhole, tennis, pickleball, and Pilates. This open casting call is looking for energetic personalities ready to step outside their comfort zone and take on a memorable challenge.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a filmed YouTube competition or challenge
• Compete in an assigned recreational activity against an experienced competitor
• Bring an energetic, confident, and engaging personality on camera
• Follow production instructions and competition guidelines
• Participate safely and enthusiastically throughout filming
• Be comfortable sharing genuine reactions and interacting naturally on camera

Requirements

• Must be 18 or older
• Must be located in the Southern California area
• Rock climbing participants: Amateur male climbers who believe they can beat a professional female rock climber
• Cornhole participants: Men who play cornhole recreationally or socially and have never played professionally
• Tennis and pickleball participants: Men and women who are amateur or recreational players, have never played professionally, and believe they can beat an opposing player
• Pilates participants: Male/female couples where the woman is comfortable with classic reformer Pilates and the man has never tried Pilates
• Must be comfortable appearing in a filmed YouTube project

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity
• Compensation will be discussed with selected participants

Skycam Utility

Job Description

Skycam is looking for a production Utility professional to assist with technical operations for the San Jose St @ USC live sports broadcast. The role supports the Skycam crew with equipment preparation, cable monitoring, loading, and strike while helping maintain a safe and efficient workflow. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on broadcast production and is comfortable working in physically demanding environments.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with Skycam equipment setup before the live broadcast

• Unload, carry, and organize technical equipment from broadcast trucks

• Monitor cables and reels to prevent tangling during Skycam operations

• Support the technical crew with equipment placement and cable management

• Assist with breakdown, strike, and loading equipment after production

• Maintain awareness of safety procedures when working around technical equipment and elevated areas

• Complete additional utility assignments as directed by the technical operations team

Requirements

• Must be comfortable with hands-on live broadcast production work

• Ability to unload, carry, position, and reload production equipment

• Comfortable working at heights and navigating stadium catwalks when required

• Must be capable of lifting equipment weighing up to 40 pounds

• Ability to stay focused while monitoring moving cables and equipment

• Strong teamwork skills and ability to follow technical instructions

• Dependable and safety-conscious approach to production work

Compensation

• This is a paid live sports production opportunity

• Compensation will be discussed with selected candidates

Skycam Utility

Job Description

Skycam is looking for a hands-on Utility professional to support technical operations for the New Orleans @ Los Angeles Rams broadcast. This live sports production role involves preparing equipment, monitoring Skycam cables, and assisting the technical crew throughout setup and strike. Candidates should be comfortable with physical work, heights, and the fast-paced demands of a stadium broadcast environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the technical operations team with equipment setup and post-production strike

• Unload and reload broadcast equipment and cases from production trucks

• Monitor Skycam cables and reels to help prevent tangles during operation

• Carry and position technical equipment throughout the venue as directed

• Support cable organization and other game-day technical production needs

• Work safely and efficiently alongside the Skycam and broadcast production crews

Requirements

• Must be able to assist with unloading trucks, carrying equipment, setup, and strike

• Comfortable working at heights and potentially climbing or walking on stadium catwalks

• Must be capable of lifting equipment weighing up to 40 pounds

• Ability to perform physically active duties throughout the production

• Strong attention to safety when working around cables and technical equipment

• Dependable and able to follow instructions in a fast-moving live broadcast environment

Compensation

• This is a paid sports production opportunity

• Compensation will be discussed with selected candidates