Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Feature Film Background Casting Call

Job Description
A major feature film is casting African American men and women for background roles. This production is seeking talent with flexible availability to appear in professional, high-quality film scenes. Roles are ideal for performers looking to gain experience on a large-scale movie set.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as background talent in feature film scenes

• Follow direction from assistant directors and production staff

• Maintain continuity in wardrobe and movement

• Remain professional, punctual, and camera-ready on set

Requirements

• African American men and women

• Ages 18 and older

• Flexible availability between late February and mid-March

• Able to work 1–2 days during the filming window

• Must provide recent full-body and waist-up photos

• No hats, sunglasses, or photo filters

Compensation

• Paid background role

• Non-union opportunity

• Professional feature film experience

Feature Film Background Extras Casting Call

Job Description
A feature film is casting paid background extras for multiple scenes filming in the Columbus, Ohio area. This is a great opportunity for local talent to gain on-set experience in a professional film production. Roles are open to a wide range of everyday looks to help create authentic environments throughout the movie.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as background talent in various film scenes

• Follow direction from assistant directors and production staff

• Maintain continuity in wardrobe and movement

• Remain professional, punctual, and attentive on set

Requirements

• Must be local to the Columbus, Ohio area

• Open to all genders and backgrounds

• Comfortable working as a background extra in a feature film

• Reliable availability during the filming period

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours

• Paid background acting role

• Non-union opportunity

Feature Film Location Casting Call: Residential Homes

Job Description
A feature film is seeking residential homes to be used as filming locations for an upcoming production. This is a paid, non-union opportunity for homeowners in the Chicago northwest suburbs whose properties match specific story-driven needs. Selected homes will be featured on camera for multiple filming days.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide interior and exterior access to the home for filming

• Allow the production team to dress and film the location as needed

• Coordinate availability with the production schedule

• Maintain clear communication with the location department

Requirements

• Homes located in the Chicago northwest or north suburbs

• Preference for areas near Schiller Park and northwest of Rosemont

• Availability for 2–3 days of filming

• Two types of homes needed:

  • A classic, well-kept but dated single-family home with a semi-finished basement

  • A middle to upper-middle-class suburban family home built approximately 10–25 years ago, preferably with an attached garage

Compensation

• $1,750 per day

• Paid non-union location rental

• Professional feature film production

Feature Film Casting Call – Principal Roles

Job Description
A feature-length crime drama is casting principal roles for a bold, character-driven story centered on ambition, chaos, corruption, and survival. The film follows interconnected characters navigating crime, money, power, and personal demons as their lives collide in explosive ways. This project is seeking actors with strong presence, emotional depth, and a sharp comedic edge for dramatic and high-impact performances.

Role Descriptions

Chastity
A Miami stripper with fierce independence and street smarts. Chastity is ambitious, resourceful, and driven by survival and entrepreneurship. She’s unapologetic, sharp-tongued, and emotionally layered.

Dunkle
A white male police officer whose desperation and moral weakness drive him into dangerous territory. Dunkle is conflicted, flawed, and increasingly unstable as pressure mounts.

Tommy Bones
A charismatic white male strip club owner and manipulator who thrives on attention and chaos. Tommy balances charm and volatility, using others to fuel his own sense of power and identity.

El Diablo
A hardened male assassin with a commanding presence. Calm, intimidating, and ruthless, El Diablo believes fully in his role as an instrument of violence and control.

Mama
A strong Black woman who anchors her world with resilience and authority. Mama carries wisdom, toughness, and emotional gravity shaped by life experience.

Eva Jackson
A woman navigating addiction, ambition, and corruption. Eva is complex, vulnerable, and calculating, shaped by past choices and desperate to maintain control as everything unravels.

Requirements

• Principal actors for a feature film

• All roles require strong on-camera presence and emotional range

• Ability to handle dramatic material with dark comedic undertones

• Comfortable portraying morally complex characters

• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Compensation

• Paid principal roles

• Feature film credit

• Professional production experience

College Students, Parents, and Grandparents – Background Actors

Job Description
A scripted television series is casting background actors to portray college students, parents, and grandparents in campus and family-related scenes. This opportunity is open to Westchester County locals who can bring authenticity and realism to everyday moments featured in the series.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray college students, parents, or grandparents in background scenes

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity

• Appear natural and engaged in campus or family environments

• Work collaboratively with cast and crew during filming

Requirements

• Westchester County locals only

• Ages 18 and older

• All genders and ethnicities welcome

• Comfortable portraying everyday student or family roles

• Must be fully available for filming as scheduled

• Must be able to provide valid identification for payment purposes

Compensation

• $187 for up to 10 hours

• Non-union background role

Supporting Male Actor for Feature Film

Job Description
A feature film is casting a strong supporting male actor for a physically demanding role. This character-driven project is seeking an athletic performer who can bring intensity, realism, and presence to the screen. The role is ideal for actors with combat sports experience and a confident on-camera demeanor.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a supporting role in a feature-length film

• Execute physical movement and action-based scenes safely and convincingly

• Take direction from the director and stunt or movement team

• Maintain character consistency and professionalism throughout production

Requirements

• Male actors, ages 18–29

• White performers with blond or light brown hair

• Minimum height of 6 feet

• Approximate weight: 200 lbs (90 kg)

• Athletic build and strong physical conditioning

• Wrestling and/or MMA experience preferred

• Able to perform a U.S. accent

• Based in the UK, EU, or U.S.

• Must hold a valid passport with at least 12 months remaining

• SAG-AFTRA contract

Compensation

• Paid supporting role

• SAG-AFTRA union contract

Job Description
A feature film is seeking skilled BMX riders to appear as background talent in high-energy skate park scenes. This role is ideal for riders who can confidently perform on camera and bring an authentic street-sport vibe to a cinematic setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Ride BMX bikes naturally in skate park scenes

• Perform controlled tricks and movements suited for filming

• Take direction from the production team while riding safely

• Maintain consistent energy and realism throughout scenes

Requirements

• Ages 18–25 (must be at least 18 years old)

• All genders and ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Real BMX riding experience required

• Must provide your own BMX bike

• Comfortable riding on camera in an active skate park environment

Compensation

• Paid background acting role

• Opportunity to gain on-set experience in a feature film

Brazilian Scrap Yard Worker – Feature Film Principal Role

Job Description
A feature film is now casting a principal role for a Brazilian scrap yard worker in a story-driven production filming in Atlanta. This is a speaking role requiring strong on-camera presence and authentic cultural representation. The production is seeking a performer who can naturally portray a hardworking Brazilian character and deliver fluent Portuguese dialogue with confidence. Acting experience is preferred for this high-visibility role.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a principal speaking role in a feature film

• Deliver fluent Portuguese dialogue on camera

• Collaborate closely with the director and production team

• Portray a realistic, grounded working-class character

• Participate in rehearsals and scheduled filming days

Requirements

• Male, ages 40–60

• Must be able to portray Brazilian heritage authentically

• Fluent in Portuguese (required)

• Acting experience preferred

• Comfortable working on a professional film set

Compensation

• Paid principal acting role

• Feature film screen credit

• Industry exposure and professional experience

Young Male Child Actors for Feature Film

Job Description
A feature film is casting young boys for a paid on-screen role in an upcoming production filming this spring. This opportunity is ideal for children who can naturally perform on camera and fit a specific youthful look. The production is seeking authentic, expressive young talent in a supportive and professional filming environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in a featured child role

• Follow simple direction from the director and production team

• Participate comfortably in a professional film set environment

• Maintain focus and positive energy during filming

Requirements

• Boys ages 5–7

• Smaller stature or frame for age preferred

• Must be based in Dublin

• Acting experience not required (a bonus if applicable)

• Parent or guardian must apply on behalf of the child

• Open to all ethnicities and backgrounds

Compensation

• Paid child acting role

• Compensation details provided upon selection

Background Actors for Feature Film

Job Description
A feature film is now casting background actors for an upcoming production set in Florida. This project brings a rich, historical-inspired story to life and is seeking performers who can naturally fit into period-style environments and grounded, cinematic scenes. This is a great opportunity for talent looking to gain on-set experience in a professional film production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a background performer in scripted film scenes

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

• Help create an authentic atmosphere that supports the story

• Maintain professionalism, focus, and continuity throughout filming

Requirements

• Open to men and women, ages 18+

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Comfortable working long filming days if needed

• Reliable, punctual, and able to take direction

• Interest in period or historical-style productions is a plus

Compensation

• Paid background roles

• Compensation details provided upon booking