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Casting Call for African Dancers

Casting Call for African/Cultural Dancer – Motion Capture Project

Job Description: Vancouver Casting is looking for talented dancers skilled in African, Jamaican Dancehall, or South American dance styles (excluding Tango) for an upcoming motion capture project. This role is open to dancers who bring cultural authenticity and energy to their performance. Flamenco experience is a plus, but not required. This is a unique opportunity to showcase your dance skills in a digital format.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Perform specific African, Jamaican Dancehall, or South American dance moves for a motion capture recording.
  • Collaborate with the production team to ensure authenticity and precision in dance movements.
  • Follow choreography and adapt movements as required for motion capture.
  • Embody cultural dance styles with energy and authenticity for a dynamic performance.

Requirements:

  • Any gender, any ethnicity.
  • Age range: 19-30.
  • Proficiency in African, Jamaican Dancehall, or relevant South American dance styles.
  • Additional skills in Flamenco dance are a bonus.
  • Comfortable working with motion capture technology (prior experience not required).

Compensation:

  • $1,500 CAD, plus a 15% agency fee if applicable.

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Job Description
A popular content creator is filming a new YouTube video exploring the theme of “woke vs. traditional” perspectives on dating. The shoot will take place in Los Angeles and offers an exciting opportunity to appear in a trending social media project with wide reach.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate in an on-camera discussion about dating perspectives

  • Represent either “woke” or “traditional” viewpoints in a conversational format

  • Engage naturally and confidently while interacting with the host and other participants

  • Contribute to creating entertaining and thought-provoking content

Requirements

  • Females only

  • Must be confident speaking on camera

  • Available for filming at 2 PM in Los Angeles

  • Open to discussing dating and relationship perspectives

Compensation

  • Paid appearance for YouTube content

  • Opportunity for exposure on a popular content creator’s platform

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Casting Call – Channel 4’s New Property Gameshow On the Ladder

Job Description
Channel 4 is launching a brand-new property and financial gameshow, On the Ladder, in partnership with Moneybox. The show follows pairs of contestants—friends, couples, siblings, or parent-and-child duos—taking their first steps onto the property ladder. With the guidance of a Channel 4 creator, participants will compete in fun quiz-style challenges while exploring the journey of buying their first home.

Job Responsibilities

  • Take part in property-focused challenges and games

  • Share your real-life story and experiences around buying your first home

  • Appear on-screen as part of a featured duo

  • Contribute to creating an engaging and authentic portrayal of first-time buyers

Requirements

  • Ages 18 to 30

  • Must be based in or around Birmingham, Manchester, or Leicester (or surrounding areas)

  • Looking to buy your first home

  • Big personalities encouraged—fun, young, diverse contributors with unique stories

  • Open to dynamic duos: friends, couples, siblings, or parent & child pairings

Compensation

  • £300 each plus travel covered

  • Potential prize winnings to help towards buying your first

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Casting Call – Performer for Halloween Scene in TV Series

Job Description
A popular TV series is casting a performer with unique physical characteristics to appear in a Halloween scene. This role will be picture-cast by the director and requires someone with visible differences that enhance the authenticity of the character. Filming will take place in Mississauga.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a featured character in a Halloween scene for a TV series

  • Be available for a full day of shooting as directed by production

  • Collaborate with the director and crew to bring the role to life

  • Maintain professionalism and reliability throughout filming

Requirements

  • Performers with any of the following: visible deformity, facial scar, missing limb, missing eye, missing ear, etc.

  • ACTRA members and non-union performers may apply

  • Must be available on Friday, September 5th, 2025

  • Must be comfortable being featured on camera

Compensation

  • $364.75 for 8 hours

  • $68.50 per hour overtime pay

  • Paid, featured role in a popular TV series

Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Casting Call – Massage Therapists for Upcoming Scene

Job Description
A studio production is casting background talent to portray massage therapists in a small featured scene filming in East Point, GA. Actors selected will be paired with cast members to create a realistic spa environment.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a massage therapist in a scripted scene with cast members

  • Bring authenticity and professionalism to the role

  • Follow on-set direction from the production team

  • Be available for the full day of filming

Requirements

  • Caucasian male and Caucasian female actors

  • Ages 22 to 50

  • Must be new faces who have not previously appeared on this production

  • Prior massage experience a plus (should be listed in submission)

Compensation

  • $140 for 12 hours

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Casting Call – Real Male Firefighters for Chicago Fire

Job Description
The hit NBC series Chicago Fire is now casting real male firefighters to appear in upcoming scenes. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring authenticity to the show while showcasing real-life firefighting professionals on screen. Filming will take place in Chicago, IL, and surrounding suburbs.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear on camera as a firefighter in action scenes

  • Wear full firefighter uniform and gear as provided or personal equipment

  • Follow production team direction to ensure realistic and professional portrayal

  • Commit to both scheduled filming days

Requirements

  • Male firefighters, ages 20s to 40s

  • All ethnicities encouraged to apply

  • Must be a real firefighter with experience

  • Local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding border states to IL

Compensation

  • $200 for 8 hours, plus time and a half after 8 hours

  • $25 special ability bump

  • Paid non-speaking role

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Casting Call – Hand Double with Calligraphy Skills

Job Description
An upcoming project is casting a hand double who can skillfully write calligraphy using a quill and ink. This role requires precision, elegance, and confidence in performing detailed handwriting for close-up camera work.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform calligraphy on camera using quill and ink

  • Deliver clean, consistent, and aesthetically pleasing handwriting for close shots

  • Follow on-set direction to ensure proper framing and continuity

  • Maintain professionalism and flexibility during filming

Requirements

  • Female, white, slender build, height 5’8”

  • Must have proven calligraphy experience

  • Must be available Tuesday, August 26, and Friday, August 29 (only one day of filming required)

Compensation

  • Paid hand double role

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Casting Call – Backup Singers for Undisclosed Christmas Project

Job Description
An upcoming Christmas production is casting female background actors to portray backup singers. This is a non-union background role filming in Nashville, TN. While no actual singing is required, actors must convincingly pantomime as if performing live on stage.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a backup singer in staged performance scenes

  • Pantomime singing realistically and appear comfortable on stage

  • Follow on-set direction from the production team

  • Commit to long filming hours if needed and maintain professionalism throughout production

Requirements

  • Female actors, ages 25 to 40

  • Comfortable pantomiming singing in front of an audience

  • Local to Nashville, TN (no travel or lodging provided)

  • Must be available on Monday, August 25th

  • Flexible with call times, which will be shared the afternoon prior

Compensation

  • $100 for 8 hours ($12.50/hour, with an 8-hour guarantee)

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Casting Call – Art Festival Patrons for Sweet Magnolias

Job Description
The hit Netflix series Sweet Magnolias is now seeking background actors to portray art festival patrons in a lively and fun event scene. Filming will take place in the Porterdale area, near Covington, GA. This is a great opportunity to be part of a beloved series while enjoying a creative and energetic set.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear as an art festival patron in background scenes

  • Follow direction from the production team to capture a realistic event atmosphere

  • Be available for both scheduled filming days

  • Maintain professionalism and reliability while on set

Requirements

  • Men and women, all ages and ethnicities welcome

  • Local to the Covington, GA area (no travel or lodging provided)

Compensation

  • Paid background role at standard extras rate

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Casting Call – Stagehands for Undisclosed Christmas Project

Job Description
An upcoming Christmas production is seeking male background actors to portray stagehands in Nashville, TN. This is a non-union opportunity with overnight filming. The role requires dedication, reliability, and the ability to work long hours on set.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a stagehand in background scenes

  • Follow on-set directions from the assistant directors and production team

  • Be prepared for overnight shooting and extended hours if required

  • Maintain professionalism throughout the filming process

Requirements

  • Male, ages 25 to 55 years old

  • Must be a Nashville local hire (no travel or housing provided)

  • Must be able to commit to being on set for 12+ hours

  • Flexible with call times, as final details will be shared the afternoon prior

Compensation

  • $100 for 8 hours ($12.50/hour, with an 8-hour guarantee)

  • Time and a half after 8 hours

Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Casting Call – Groundskeeper for New Series “Blackmail”

Job Description
A new series of vertical shorts titled Blackmail is now casting for a male actor to portray a groundskeeper. Filming will take place in Marietta, GA. This is a great opportunity to gain on-set experience while being part of a unique short-form project.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a groundskeeper in background and scene work

  • Follow direction from the production team to deliver authenticity on camera

  • Be available and committed for both scheduled filming days

  • Maintain professionalism and reliability on set

Requirements

  • Male actor, ages 25 to 60

  • Local to the Marietta, GA area (no travel or lodging provided)

Compensation

  • $130/10 rate (10-hour workday)

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Background Extras – Spa Scene on Chicago Fire

Job Description
The hit NBC series Chicago Fire is casting upscale, sophisticated background actors for an upcoming spa scene. This is a great opportunity to appear on one of television’s most popular dramas while working in a professional production environment. Filming will take place in Chicago, IL, and surrounding suburbs.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform as a non-speaking background extra in a spa scene

  • Arrive on set well-groomed and dressed in upscale attire as directed

  • Follow instructions from the assistant directors and maintain professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

  • Men and women, ages 20s to 60s

  • All ethnicities encouraged to apply

  • Must be local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding border states in Illinois

  • Applicants must not have worked on Chicago Fire within the past week or be scheduled for a future date

Compensation

  • Paid background extra role

  • On-set experience in a major network television production

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Join the Cast of Outer Banks Season 5 as a Kook Country Club Member

Job Description
The Netflix phenomenon Outer Banks is seeking background actors to portray Kook Country Club Members in Season 5. This is a great opportunity to appear in a hit series and bring the elite world of the Outer Banks to life on screen.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform as a background actor in club and social event scenes

  • Follow direction from the production team to capture the authentic atmosphere of the role

  • Maintain professionalism and reliability throughout filming

Requirements

  • All races, all genders

  • Ages 30 and up

  • No prior acting experience required, but must be comfortable on camera

Compensation

  • $132/day background actor rate

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