Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Job Description
A promotional team is seeking brand ambassadors for weekly in-store demos and food/beverage sampling at a major grocery retailer. This is a great opportunity for outgoing, reliable talent with customer-facing experience who enjoy representing products, creating engagement, and driving interest through live sampling events.

Job Responsibilities

• Host weekly in-store demos and deliver upbeat product presentations

• Offer food and beverage samples while following store and brand guidelines

• Engage shoppers, answer basic product questions, and encourage trial

• Set up, maintain, and break down a clean, organized demo station

• Represent the brand professionally and consistently throughout each shift

Requirements

• Prior in-store food and/or beverage sampling experience required

• Strong communication skills and a friendly, professional presence

• Comfortable standing for extended periods and interacting with the public

• Dependable weekly availability for ongoing demo shifts

Compensation

• $31 per hour

Job Description
A non-dialogue short film casting is seeking actors for a psychological drama where storytelling is driven by physicality, expression, and emotional presence rather than spoken lines. This project explores identity, grief, and the masks people wear to survive everyday life. Non-union talent is welcome. This is an unpaid acting opportunity with credit, copy, and meals provided.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform on camera with strong non-verbal acting, emotion, and expressive physicality

• Take direction and adjust performance to match the film’s psychological tone

• Collaborate with cast and crew in a professional, respectful on-set environment

• Stay consistent with blocking, continuity, and character movement throughout scenes

Requirements

• Comfortable acting with minimal to no dialogue (performance-based storytelling)

• Must be able to communicate emotion through facial expression, body language, and presence

• Roles available:

  • Man (Lead, 20s): thoughtful, introspective, emotionally vulnerable; hiding inner pain behind composure

  • Woman (Lead, 20s): warm, genuine, approachable; brings optimism and emotional balance

  • Office Manager (Supporting, 30s–50s): confident, commanding, relatable; authority and emotion through presence

  • Office Employee (Supporting, 30s): friendly coworker; subtle support and grounded office presence

  • Bartender/Server (Supporting, 20s–30s): calm, observant; communicates through subtle gestures

Compensation

• No pay (non-union)

• Screen credit provided

• Copy provided

• Meals provided

Job Description

A non-union production is casting two actors for a 30-second narrative-style social ad set in an office. The spot follows two data analysts interacting with analytics software and includes multiple lines of dialogue. The production is seeking talent who can deliver natural, modern “office professional” energy—balancing stress-to-relief storytelling for one role and confident, reassuring leadership for the other.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted dialogue in a narrative-style social media advertisement.

• Portray office-based professional behavior while interacting with analytics software (on-screen).

• Take direction, adjust performance for multiple takes, and maintain continuity.

• Bring clear emotional beats to the scene (stress → relief/inspiration; reassurance/confidence).

• Arrive camera-ready and work professionally with cast and crew.

Requirements

• Non-union talent.

• Must match the role descriptions below (30s–40s, any ethnicity).

• Strong on-camera acting with natural conversational dialogue delivery.

• Local talent only (no travel or lodging provided).

• Submission must include headshots and a reel.

• Subject line requirement: SKYWARD TALENT.

Roles Needed

Male Junior Analyst (Male, 30s–40s, any ethnicity)

• Must convey stressed/overwhelmed energy that transitions into relief and inspiration.

• Several lines of dialogue.

Female Senior Analyst (Female, 30s–40s, any ethnicity)

• Reassuring, sharp, confident, and quick-witted presence.

• Several lines of dialogue.

Compensation Details

• $600/day per role

Job Description

A high-end company event is seeking female models who fit a very specific sizing requirement for an on-site event role. Selected talent will serve at the event while wearing a client-provided long red dress. This opportunity is ideal for professional, polished models who are comfortable working upscale events, engaging appropriately with guests, and maintaining a poised presentation throughout the shift.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve guests professionally during the event (as assigned by the client/team).

• Maintain a polished, high-end appearance and follow event etiquette.

• Wear the client-provided wardrobe and maintain it neatly throughout the shift.

• Follow direction from event leads and remain attentive to guest needs.

• Arrive on time and remain reliable for the full booked hours.

Requirements

• Female models only.

• Must fit true dress size 2 (dress is already made and must fit exactly).

• Professional demeanor, strong customer-facing presence, and comfort in upscale environments.

• Ability to provide a modeling comp card and/or professional photos for consideration.

• Must be able to work locally.

Compensation Details

• $45/hour

• Wardrobe provided: long red dress (client provided)

Job Description

The short film “Atelophobia” is casting actors for principal roles in a tense, character-driven story centered on the disillusionment of perfection and the unease that grows when “normal” life starts to crack. The production is looking for performers who can deliver grounded dramatic work, subtle psychological tension, and emotionally controlled performances that escalate as suspicion and stress intensify.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted dramatic scenes with strong emotional realism and continuity.

• Take direction and adjust performance choices across multiple takes.

• Collaborate professionally with the director and production team.

• Maintain character consistency and deliver natural reactions to escalating tension.

• Arrive prepared, on time, and ready to work with wardrobe/character notes provided by production.

Requirements

• Must match one of the character breakdowns below.

• Must be able to work as a local hire (production requests local talent).

• Strong dramatic acting ability and comfort portraying anxiety, suspicion, and psychological unease.

• Submission must include: headshot, resume, actor’s name, age, location, and a 1-minute dramatic clip (scene/monologue).

Roles Needed

Alec Schmidt (Lead, Male, 30s–40s, White)

• Brownish hair; clean, put-together appearance

• Personality: tense, controlled, anxiety breaking through; on edge and increasingly suspicious while trying to maintain normalcy.

Liz Schmidt (Supporting, Female, 30s–40s, White)

• Brunette; well-groomed, often in dresses; “seems perfect”

• Personality: calm on the surface but worn down; growing fragility under stress; heightened awareness of cameras/surveillance.

Chuck Palanaski (Supporting, Male, 40s–50s, Multi-racial)

• Slightly larger frame; thick-rimmed glasses; casual clothes showing wear

• Personality: outwardly cheerful/friendly but unsettling; controlled “surveyor” type who asserts influence and makes others uncomfortable.

Compensation Details

• Compensation details are not listed in the casting notice. Any pay, stipend, or credit information will be shared by production during the selection process.

Job Description

A short film production titled “What They Don’t Say on the Floor” is seeking crew members in the Orlando area. The team is building a preferably all-female crew (all applicants welcome) and is looking for skilled production professionals to help bring a character-driven sports story to life. This project explores the emotional and physical toll of competitive cheer through the journey of an all-star cheerleader nearing the end of her time in the sport.

Job Responsibilities

Cinematographer / Director of Photography (DP)

• Develop the visual style and execute camera coverage for narrative scenes.

• Collaborate with the director and crew on shot design, lighting approach, and camera movement.

Assistant Camera (AC)

• Support camera operations, including focus pulling, lens changes, and camera prep.

• Assist with maintaining camera gear, slating, and on-set camera workflow.

Sound Mixer

• Capture clean on-location audio, including dialogue and ambient sound.

• Manage audio equipment and ensure proper levels and recording practices.

Boom Operator

• Operate boom mic placement and movement to capture clear dialogue.

• Work closely with the sound mixer and follow blocking changes.

Gaffers

• Support lighting setup, adjustments, and breakdown according to the DP’s plan.

• Maintain safe cable management and efficient lighting operations on set.

Sound Editor

• Edit and clean dialogue tracks, reduce noise, and assemble a polished sound timeline.

• Coordinate with production on sound deliverables.

Colorist

• Color correct and grade footage to match the film’s intended tone and continuity.

• Deliver final graded outputs to production specs.

Requirements

• Experience in your applied role (indie/short film experience preferred).

• Ability to collaborate professionally in a small-team production environment.

• Reliable transportation to the Orlando-area set locations.

• Strong communication skills and ability to meet deadlines (especially post roles).

• Interest in women-led filmmaking and sports/character-driven storytelling is a plus.

Compensation Details

• Unpaid at this time (production is currently crowdfunding).

• Selected applicants will receive additional project details and any updates to compensation as funding progresses.

Ernesto – Cuban-American City Councilman

Job Description
A horror-comedy feature filming in the Florida Keys is seeking an actor to portray Ernesto, a Cuban-American city councilman caught in a chaotic struggle between developers and local residents. Ernesto is driven by personal gain and thrives in tense political situations, bringing dramatic realism and intensity to the story. This role requires strong emotional range and the ability to ground the film’s comedy with authentic character work.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Ernesto with conviction, dramatic nuance, and emotional depth

• Deliver dialogue that reflects political tension and personal ambition

• Work collaboratively with cast and director to support story-driven scenes

• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout production

• Perform scenes that may require water interaction as the character must know how to swim

Requirements

• Male, ages 40s–60s

• Hispanic

• Strong dramatic acting ability

• Must be able to swim

• Must be able to work as a local in Key West, FL

• No travel or lodging provided

Compensation

• $249 per day

Female Talent for Music Video

Job Description
A music video filming in Miami is seeking a female talent with a natural, relatable “girl-next-door” vibe. This role focuses on authentic presence rather than glamour modeling, capturing a beach-town feel with relaxed confidence and approachability. The shoot is a one-day commitment and requires full availability.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a music video with a natural, down-to-earth presence

• Follow creative direction from the production team

• Maintain professionalism and be camera-ready throughout the full shoot day

• Bring authentic energy that fits a casual coastal aesthetic

Requirements

• Female talent, ages 25–35

• Natural look—no “sexy bikini” persona required

• Must be local to Miami

• Must be fully available on December 9

• Must be legally able to work in the U.S.

Compensation

• $500 for a 12-hour shoot (minus 20%)

Desiree – Glamorous Drag Performer

Job Description
A horror-comedy feature filming in the Florida Keys is seeking a vibrant performer to portray Desiree, a tall and charismatic drag entertainer featured in a lively Key West club scene. This role requires strong stage presence, confidence, and the ability to bring bold, comedic energy to the screen. Desiree is fearless, magnetic, and unforgettable — a standout personality in the story.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in drag with confidence, flair, and strong character presence

• Deliver comedic moments with timing and physicality

• Participate in scenes requiring expressive movement and performance energy

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity throughout filming

• Collaborate with cast and crew to bring the scene’s lively tone to life

Requirements

• Male or female performer (in drag), ages 25–50s

• Any ethnicity

• Must be comfortable performing in drag

• Strong comedic instincts and bold physical presence

• Must be able to work as a local in Key West, FL

• No travel or lodging provided

Compensation

• $249 per day

Barbara – Spectral Lighthouse Guardian

Job Description
A horror-comedy feature filming in the Florida Keys is casting an actress to portray Barbara, a former lighthouse keeper who now serves as a spectral guardian. Barbara is stern, maternal, and emotionally grounded, carrying the weight of decades spent protecting the living. This role blends emotional storytelling with light stunt and choreographed fight elements typical of the genre.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Barbara with strength, maturity, and emotional depth

• Deliver dramatic dialogue with clarity and grounded realism

• Perform moderate stunt and choreographed fight sequences under supervision

• Maintain continuity and professionalism on set

• Collaborate closely with the director, stunt coordinator, and cast

Requirements

• Female, ages 60s–80s

• Caucasian

• Strong emotional acting ability

• Comfortable with moderate stunt work and light physical activity

• No firearms or live ammo involved; all props are safe stunt versions

• Must be able to work as a local in Key West, FL

• No travel or lodging provided

Compensation

• $249 per day