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BUD HOPES CASTING
BACKGROUND PERFOMERS REQUIRED

BUD HOPES FILM AND TELEVISION CASTING is looking for:

  • BACKGROUND PERFOMERS for an International Feature Series shooting on the Gold Coast. We are a specialist extras casting agency based on the Gold Coast.
  • Need to be fully available Monday the 5th and Tuesday the 6th of June and march the below brief.
  • 16-75 Years old
  • Hippie types
  • All genders
  • All ethnicities

All talent must be South East Queensland based

No experience required

MEAA rates apply

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Job Description

A production filming in Manchester is seeking two adult background actors to portray police officers. This paid extras opportunity is ideal for local talent who can confidently portray professional police officers on camera during a short production shoot.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear as a police officer extra in filmed scenes.
  • Portray a professional and believable police officer on camera.
  • Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
  • Work professionally with cast and crew on set.

Requirements

  • Seeking two adults ages 35 and older.
  • Must be based in Manchester or the surrounding areas.
  • Comfortable appearing on camera as a police officer.

Compensation

  • Paid opportunity; rate not specified.
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Paid Advertising Content Creator and Coordinator

Job Description

A hair tools and accessories brand is seeking a Paid Advertising Content Creator and Coordinator to develop engaging digital content and support paid social campaigns. The role focuses on creating attention-grabbing videos, analyzing creative performance, and improving advertising strategies.

This opportunity is ideal for content creators passionate about social media, digital marketing, and creating scroll-stopping content.

Job Responsibilities

  • Develop, film, and edit engaging advertising content.
  • Create creative concepts designed to capture audience attention.
  • Analyze paid content performance and optimize campaigns.
  • Support digital content and paid social initiatives.
  • Collaborate across creative and marketing teams.

Requirements

  • Strong passion for social media and digital content creation.
  • Experience using CapCut and Canva.
  • Understanding of what makes content stand out online.
  • Interest or experience in hair styling is a bonus.
  • Must be based in Perth, Western Australia, Australia, or Texas, USA.

Compensation

  • Compensation details have not been provided.

 

Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

African American Background Actors with 1990s Short Haircuts for Feature Film

Job Description

An upcoming feature film is seeking African American background actors with short, clean, classic 1994-style haircuts for a production filming in Atlanta, Georgia. The casting team is looking for authentic period hairstyles that match the film’s setting.

This opportunity is ideal for background actors who can represent classic 1990s fashion and grooming styles on screen.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear as a background actor in a feature film.
  • Represent a specific 1994-inspired look and style.
  • Follow direction from the production team during filming.
  • Maintain a professional attitude on set.

Requirements

  • African American men with short, clean classic haircuts.
  • Preferred hairstyles include fades, short even cuts, flat tops, and tapers.
  • Long hairstyles, dreadlocks, and long braids are not being considered.
  • Must be available for filming in Atlanta, Georgia.

Compensation

  • Compensation details have not been provided.

 

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Middle Eastern Men and Women for Major TV Series

Job Description

A major television series is seeking Middle Eastern men and women ages 50 and older for background and featured opportunities. The production is filming in Ashford, County Wicklow, Ireland, and is looking for local talent who can bring authentic representation to the series.

This casting opportunity is open to Ireland residents who meet the required work eligibility and documentation requirements.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear in a major television series production.
  • Follow direction from the production team during filming.
  • Attend wardrobe fitting and filming as scheduled.
  • Provide a professional and reliable on-set presence.

Requirements

  • Middle Eastern men and women ages 50 and older.
  • Must be an Ireland resident.
  • Must have a valid PPSN and right to work in Ireland.
  • Must be available for fitting Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
  • Must be available for filming Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

Compensation

  • Featured rate available.
  • Specific compensation amount has not been provided.

 

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Sports

Surfer Extras for NYC Production

Job Description

A production is seeking real surfers to appear as extras for an upcoming shoot in New York City. The casting team is looking for confident surfers of all genders ages 18 and older who can bring authentic surfing experience to the project.

This paid background acting opportunity is open exclusively to NYC-based talent who can work locally.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear as a surfer extra in a professional production.
  • Demonstrate authentic surfing ability on camera.
  • Follow direction from the production team during filming.
  • Maintain a professional and reliable presence on set.

Requirements

  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Open to all genders.
  • Must have real surfing experience.
  • Must currently be based in New York City.
  • Travel expenses are not covered, so local availability is required.

Compensation

  • Pay: $642 per day.
  • Paid extra opportunity.

 

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Music

Piano Campaing Casting Call for Pianists

Job Description

A casting company is seeking a male in his 60s who can play the piano for an upcoming advertising campaign. You do not need to be an advanced pianist, just comfortable playing. Recalls are October 8, fitting is October 20, and the shoot is October 29 to 31, 2026, with confirmed talent required for two of the three shoot days.

Job Responsibilities

  • Play piano on camera for an advertising campaign
  • Attend recalls, fitting, and shoot days as scheduled

Requirements

  • Male in his 60s
  • Comfortable playing piano
  • Available October 8, October 20, and two of October 29 to 31, 2026

Compensation

  • Paid opportunity, rate not stated

 

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“Trailer Traash” Animated Series Voice Actors Casting Call

Job Description

An indie animation studio is expanding the voice actor roster for its original animated YouTube series Trailer Trash. The studio is seeking talent across all vocal ranges, styles, and backgrounds, especially actors excited about indie animation, developing original characters, and helping build original IP.

Job Responsibilities

  • Voice characters for an original animated YouTube series
  • Help develop original characters and build IP

Requirements

  • Access to quality studio recording
  • Send your reel and a little about yourself

Compensation

  • Pay not stated

 

Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Art Exhibition Casting Call for Actors

Job Description

A casting director is holding an open casting call for actors to participate in an upcoming art exhibition in London. Selected participants will have a headshot taken, a monologue recorded, and an autograph documented, and will receive a copy of their headshot from the artist.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate in the art exhibition as a performer
  • Have a headshot taken and a monologue recorded

Requirements

  • Ages 16 and up
  • All genders and all ethnicities welcome
  • No professional experience required
  • Get in touch this week

Compensation

  • Unpaid participation
  • Receive a copy of your headshot from the artist
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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

NBC ‘Chicago Fire’ Season 15 Casting Call for Tren

Job Description

Chicago Fire is casting hip and trendy males and females in their 20s to 40s, all ethnicities, to work as coffee patrons and pedestrians on Thursday, October 1. These are paid, non-speaking extra roles for talent local to Chicago, the suburbs, and surrounding border states to Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

  • Work as a background extra portraying coffee patrons and pedestrians
  • Be available for a 12-hour shoot day starting as early as 5:30 AM
  • Follow direction from the production team on set

Requirements

  • Males and females, ages 20s to 40s, all ethnicities
  • Local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding border states to Illinois only
  • Not already scheduled on Chicago Fire this week
  • Submit a recent color photo (no selfies or headshots) with height, weight, age, phone number, city, state, and clothing sizes

Compensation

  • $136.40 for 8 hours, time and a half after 8 hours

 

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$250/Day Casting Call for Background Talent

Job Description

Casting 5 non-union background actors for a commercial brand campaign filming in Burnaby, BC. Talent will portray shoppers and retail staff in non-speaking, action-based background roles.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray shoppers and retail staff on camera
  • Follow natural, action-based direction
  • Be available for the full overnight filming window

Requirements

  • Non-union background actors
  • Available Friday, October 2, approximately 8:00 PM-4:00 AM

Compensation

  • $250 CAD, full buyout in perpetuity

 

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Men Ages 25-30 for Hotel Project in the Dominican Republic

Job Description

An upcoming hotel project is seeking men ages 25-30 for a production in the Dominican Republic. Selected talent should be comfortable traveling for filming and available for the required production schedule.

This opportunity is ideal for men interested in commercial, hospitality, lifestyle, or promotional on-camera work.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform on camera for a hotel-related production.
  • Follow instructions from directors and production staff.
  • Travel to the designated filming location within the Dominican Republic.
  • Maintain a professional and reliable presence throughout the shoot.

Requirements

  • Men ages 25-30.
  • Must be available September 29, 2026.
  • Must be willing and able to travel to an interior location.
  • Must be available to work in the Dominican Republic.

Compensation

  • Pay: $3,000 plus 20% per individual.

 

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

African American Parent and Newborn Baby for Atlanta Project

Job Description

An upcoming Atlanta production is seeking a real African American parent and newborn baby to appear together on camera. The casting team is looking for a baby who is 4 months old or younger and an African American mother, father, or both parents.

Families must live within approximately three hours of Atlanta, Georgia. The final shoot date will be announced at a later time.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear together as a real parent and newborn baby in an on-camera production.
  • Follow production instructions and remain available during the required filming period.
  • Ensure the baby is accompanied and supervised by a parent or legal guardian at all times.
  • Travel to the Atlanta production area when filming is scheduled.

Requirements

  • Newborn baby must be African American and 4 months old or younger.
  • Parent must be an African American mother, father, or both parents.
  • Must live within a three-hour driving distance of Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Shoot date is to be announced.
  • Submissions are due Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

Compensation

  • Adult parent pay: $150.
  • Baby pay: $600.

 

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06-01-2023

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