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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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Real People With Near-Death or Miracle Experiences for TV Series

Job Description
A new television series is casting real people with extraordinary true-life stories involving near-death experiences, divine intervention, or life-saving moments. This unscripted project is seeking authentic individuals who believe they experienced a real-life miracle and are open to sharing their powerful story on camera for a professionally produced TV series.

Job Responsibilities

  • Share a real-life personal story on camera

  • Participate in filmed interviews and storytelling segments

  • Recount experiences involving survival, faith, or extraordinary timing

  • Work with producers to clearly and honestly present your story

Requirements

  • Real people with true near-death experiences or miracle stories

  • Open to individuals who believe they experienced divine intervention

  • Comfortable sharing personal stories on camera

  • Willing to participate in a television production

Compensation

  • Paid television appearance

  • Compensation provided based on participation and production agreement

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Background Actors for Cable Company Commercial

Job Description
A cable company commercial is casting background actors for an upcoming shoot in Birmingham, Alabama. This paid extras opportunity is open to men and women of all ethnicities who can bring natural, everyday energy to on-camera commercial scenes. Talent must be able to work as a local hire, as no travel will be provided.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear as a background extra in a cable company commercial

  • Follow on-set direction from the production team

  • Help create realistic, lifestyle-focused commercial scenes

  • Remain professional and camera-ready throughout filming

Requirements

  • Male and female talent, ages 25–55

  • Open to all ethnicities

  • Must be able to work as a Birmingham, Alabama local hire

  • Available to work one shoot day within the scheduled window

Compensation

  • $350–$400 per day

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Billiard Players for Television Mini-Series

Job Description
A television mini-series is casting real billiard and pool players for paid background roles. This production is looking for individuals with genuine pool-playing experience who can naturally perform on camera. The project will film in New York and seeks talent who are comfortable working full day or night shoots in an authentic billiards setting.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear as a billiard or pool player in background scenes

  • Play pool naturally and confidently on camera

  • Follow on-set direction from the production team

  • Maintain continuity during filming

Requirements

  • Must have real-life pool or billiards experience

  • Ages 18+

  • Open to all genders, ethnicities, and body types

  • SAG-AFTRA and non-union talent welcome

  • Must be available for a full day or night shoot

  • Must be able to work in New York City or surrounding NY/NJ areas

  • Valid ID required for employment paperwork

Compensation

  • Paid background role

  • Covered under SAG-AFTRA CBA

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Male Actor for Neighbor Role in True Crime TV Series

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series is casting a male actor to portray a neighbor in a scripted reenactment role. This non-union project is seeking a grounded, believable performer who is comfortable working with mature subject matter related to crime storytelling. Filming will take place in the Knoxville, Tennessee area with an immediate booking timeline.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a neighbor in scripted true crime reenactment scenes

  • Deliver realistic, restrained on-camera performance

  • Follow direction from the production team

  • Maintain professionalism and continuity during filming

Requirements

  • Black male actor

  • Age range: 40s

  • Comfortable performing scripted murder-related content

  • Able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee

  • Open to non-union talent

Compensation

  • $125 per day

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Law Enforcement Officer for Network True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series is casting a male actor to portray a law enforcement officer for an immediate replacement role filming in Knoxville, Tennessee. This non-union production is seeking a physically fit, clean-cut performer who can confidently handle prop weapons and deliver a realistic law enforcement presence on camera. This is a fast-turnaround booking with filming scheduled immediately.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a law enforcement officer in scripted true crime reenactment scenes

  • Handle prop weapons safely and professionally

  • Follow direction from the director and production team

  • Maintain continuity and professionalism on set

Requirements

  • Black male actor

  • Ages 30s–40s

  • Physically fit with a clean, professional appearance

  • Comfortable portraying law enforcement and handling prop weapons

  • Available to work in Knoxville, Tennessee

  • Open to non-union talent

Compensation

  • $150 per day

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Marching Band Members for Sports-Themed Production

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A sports-themed production is casting marching band members for on-camera roles in energetic performance scenes. This opportunity is ideal for musicians with recent high school or college marching band experience who can bring authentic movement, timing, and musical presence to a professional set. Select performers may be featured, with filming scheduled for early February.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform marching band routines on camera

  • Play instruments during filmed performance sequences

  • Follow choreography, blocking, and on-set direction

  • Work collaboratively as part of a coordinated band group

Requirements

  • Ages 18 to early 20s

  • Recent high school or college marching band experience

  • Ability to perform with your own instrument preferred

  • Comfortable performing on camera in a group setting

  • Available to work in the Atlanta or Covington, Georgia area

Compensation

  • Paid roles

  • Compensation varies by role and screen time

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Football Players for Sports-Themed Production

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A sports-themed production is casting experienced football players for on-field and sideline roles. This project is seeking athletic performers who can bring realism, intensity, and game-ready energy to camera. Several roles are available, including featured players, making this a strong opportunity for football talent looking to work on a professional production.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform football-related action and movement on camera

  • Portray high school or college-level football players

  • Follow blocking, choreography, and on-set direction

  • Work comfortably in team-based scenes

Requirements

  • Ages 18 to mid-20s

  • Prior football experience required (all skill levels welcome)

  • Ability to portray either high school–age or college-age players

  • Athletic build and football-ready appearance

  • Must be able to work in the Atlanta or Covington, Georgia area

Compensation

  • Paid roles

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Experienced Cheerleaders for Sports-Themed Production

Job Description
A sports-themed production is casting experienced cheerleaders for featured on-camera roles. This opportunity is ideal for high-energy performers with real cheerleading backgrounds who can bring authenticity, teamwork, and strong performance skills to the screen. Several featured spots are available, with filming scheduled for early February.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform cheer routines and sideline-style movements on camera

  • Work closely with fellow cheerleaders during group scenes

  • Follow choreography and on-set direction

  • Maintain high energy and professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

  • Ages 18 to mid-20s

  • Prior cheerleading experience required

  • Ideally part of a group of 3–5 cheerleaders who have trained or performed together

  • Comfortable performing on camera in a team setting

  • Able to work in the Atlanta, Georgia area

Compensation

  • Paid roles

  • Featured rates available for select cheerleaders

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Babies for National Commercial

Job Description
A national commercial production is casting babies for an upcoming shoot. This paid opportunity is open to newborns and young infants and welcomes talent from all backgrounds. The production is seeking babies who can appear naturally on camera in a professionally supervised environment. Travel will be provided if the baby is not local to the filming location.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear on camera for a national commercial

  • Be accompanied on set by a parent or legal guardian

  • Participate in a safe, baby-friendly filming environment

Requirements

  • Babies ages 15 days to 2 months old

  • Open to all genders and ethnicities

  • Singles or twins welcome

  • Available for travel and filming as required

Compensation

  • SAG scale starting at $788

  • Travel paid if not local

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Background Actors for Vertical Short Film

Job Description
A non-union vertical short film is casting background actors for a fast-paced, story-driven production filming in San Antonio, Texas. This project offers the opportunity to be part of a creative, professionally produced series with a strong production team. Local talent is required, as travel and lodging will not be provided.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear as background talent in a scripted vertical short film

  • Help create realistic restaurant, banquet, and event environments

  • Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity

  • Work efficiently in a fast-moving production setting

Requirements

  • Must be based in San Antonio, Texas (local hires only)

  • Open to men and women across various age ranges depending on role

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    • Banquet guards (male, 35–50, must fit 32/32 pants)

    • Chefs (men and women, 25–40)

    • Culinary competition crowd (men and women, 20s–30s)

    • Restaurant guests (men and women, 25–50)

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    • Butler (male, 50s, must fit size 42 suit)

    • Maid (female, 40s, must fit size M or L costume)

  • Must be available to work multiple consecutive shoot days if selected

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Male Violinist for Period Television Production

Job Description
A television production is urgently casting a male violinist for a size replacement role in a period-style project filming at a historic location. This role requires authentic violin-playing ability, as real performance skills are essential for on-camera realism. The production is seeking a professional, reliable performer who can commit to all scheduled shoot dates.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform violin-playing on camera with authentic technique

  • Participate in fittings and rehearsals as required

  • Follow direction from the production and costume teams

  • Maintain continuity across multiple shoot days

Requirements

  • Male violinist

  • Height between 5’8”–5’11”

  • Chest: 38–42 inches

  • Waist: 33–37 inches

  • Shoe size: UK 8

  • Real violin-playing experience required (miming only, but must look authentic)

  • Clean-shaven or moustache only

  • No visible tattoos

  • No facial or non-removable piercings

  • Available for all scheduled fitting and shoot dates

  • Able to work on location in Berkeley, UK

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  • Equity rate

  • Daily rate: £109.89

  • Holiday pay: £13.26

  • Travel allowance: £10 per shoot day

  • Additional compensation based on performance and skill

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Male Actor for Network Television Recreation Series

Job Description
A network television recreation series is casting a male actor for a featured role filming in the Knoxville, Tennessee area. This non-union project is part of a true crime–style television series and is seeking a performer who can closely resemble a reference look and deliver a grounded, dramatic performance. The role involves scripted violence and mature subject matter.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a scripted character in a true crime recreation series

  • Perform emotionally grounded scenes involving dramatic content

  • Follow direction from the production team on set

  • Maintain professionalism during filming

Requirements

  • Black male actor

  • Early to mid-20s

  • Able to resemble a provided reference look

  • Comfortable performing scripted violence and crime-related material

  • Available to work in the Knoxville, Tennessee area

  • Open to non-union talent

Compensation

  • $150 per day

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06-01-2023

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