Casting Call for Santa

NYC Beauty Campaign Casting Call – Friend Duos

Job Description

A paid beauty campaign is now casting real friend duos of all genders, backgrounds, ages, and body types for an upcoming shoot in New York City. Production is looking for authentic friendships and diverse pairs to appear in a beauty campaign filming in early July. Applicants must be local to New York City.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a professional beauty campaign photo and/or video shoot.
• Appear on camera alongside your friend in lifestyle and beauty-focused content.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Help showcase genuine chemistry and connection on camera.

Requirements

• Must apply as a pair of friends.
• Open to all genders, backgrounds, ages, and body types.
• Must be a New York City local.
• Available to film in early July.
• Able to provide recent photos together and individual close-up photos.
• Must include social media links with the application.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.
• Beauty campaign filming in New York City.
• Early July production schedule.

Staged Reading Casting Call – A Pick for the Hair of Black Kids Who Don’t Wanna Be Gangstaz

Job Description

A staged reading of A Pick for the Hair of Black Kids Who Don’t Wanna Be Gangstaz is now casting performers. Written and directed by Junie Edwards, with assistant direction by Atlas Brisset and produced by Kwabe, this staged reading offers actors the opportunity to help bring a powerful new work to life.

Interested performers are encouraged to review the audition sides and submit for consideration.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a role in a staged reading production.
• Attend rehearsals and the scheduled reading.
• Collaborate with the playwright, director, and creative team.
• Deliver an engaging live performance during the staged reading.

Requirements

• Must be available for the staged reading process.
• Comfortable performing in a live theatrical setting.
• Review and prepare the audition sides provided by production.
• Strong acting and script interpretation skills are preferred.

Compensation

• Staged reading opportunity.
• Compensation details will be shared with selected applicants.

Feature Film Casting Call – “Drag Me”

Job Description

An upcoming feature film, Drag Me, is now casting performers for a heartfelt story that blends family, identity, and competition. The film follows Charlie, a Brooklyn-based Asian American drag performer who secretly enters a high-stakes cross-country drag competition while traveling with their traditional mother and unpredictable aunt—neither of whom knows Charlie performs in drag.

Production is seeking talented performers interested in joining this feature film project.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a scripted role in a feature film production.
• Participate in rehearsals and filming as scheduled.
• Collaborate with the director and creative team to bring the story to life.
• Deliver an authentic and emotionally engaging performance.

Requirements

• Must be interested in working on a feature film.
• Ability to portray the character requirements specified by production.
• Comfortable performing in a dramatic narrative production.
• Available for production and audition process as requested.

Compensation

• Feature film opportunity.
• Compensation details will be provided to selected applicants.

Feature Film Casting Call – “Drag Me”

Job Description

An upcoming feature film, Drag Me, is now casting performers for a heartfelt story that blends family, identity, and competition. The film follows Charlie, a Brooklyn-based Asian American drag performer who secretly enters a high-stakes cross-country drag competition while traveling with their traditional mother and unpredictable aunt—neither of whom knows Charlie performs in drag.

Production is seeking talented performers interested in joining this feature film project.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a scripted role in a feature film production.
• Participate in rehearsals and filming as scheduled.
• Collaborate with the director and creative team to bring the story to life.
• Deliver an authentic and emotionally engaging performance.

Requirements

• Must be interested in working on a feature film.
• Ability to portray the character requirements specified by production.
• Comfortable performing in a dramatic narrative production.
• Available for production and audition process as requested.

Compensation

• Feature film opportunity.
• Compensation details will be provided to selected applicants.

Psychological Thriller Short Film Casting Call – Supporting and Lead Actors

Job Description

A non-union psychological thriller short film is now accepting submissions for multiple lead, supporting, and day player roles. Production is seeking talented actors who can bring emotionally layered and compelling characters to life. Performers of all experience levels are encouraged to apply, with several roles welcoming diverse and underrepresented talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a scripted character in a psychological thriller short film.
• Attend auditions and rehearsals as requested.
• Deliver emotionally authentic performances on set.
• Work collaboratively with the director and production team.

Requirements

• Must be available for filming (location TBD).
• Ability to portray the specific character being submitted for.
• Self-tape audition required using the provided audition scenes.
• Headshot required.
• Resume preferred, if available.
• Slate including name, age, height, and location.
• Submit by the application deadline.

Roles

Silas (Lead)

• Male
• White
• Playing age: 20–26
• Height: 5’8″ or taller preferred
• Intelligent, charming, and quietly unsettling with the ability to balance vulnerability and menace.

Jordan (Supporting – Day Player)

• Male
• Playing age: 20–26
• All ethnicities encouraged to apply
• Best friend of Silas
• Loyal, compassionate, and emotionally grounded.
• No kissing required.

Malik (Supporting)

• Male-presenting
• Playing age: 20–26
• LGBTQ+ performers strongly encouraged, particularly Latino, biracial, and trans performers
• Energetic, charismatic, fiercely loyal, and emotionally complex.

Eve (Supporting)

• Female
• Biracial preferred
• Playing age: 20–26
• Guarded, confident, emotionally resilient, and deeply caring beneath the surface.

Chloe (Supporting)

• Female
• White
• Playing age: 20–26
• Confident, charismatic, socially savvy, and more perceptive than people realize.

Reporter (Day Player)

• Any gender
• Playing age: 30+
• All ethnicities welcome
• Professional news anchor presence with polished articulation and commanding delivery.

Compensation

• Non-union short film.
• Lead, supporting, and day player opportunities available.

Arabic-Speaking Actor (Ages 50–60) for Feature Film

Job Description

A feature film is casting an Arabic-speaking male actor to portray a powerful supporting character in an upcoming production. The role calls for an experienced performer with a commanding on-screen presence to play a former idealist who becomes the leader of a fanatic faction in war-torn Libya. This is an opportunity to bring a layered and emotionally complex character to life in a major feature film.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a principal character in a feature film.
• Perform scripted scenes in Arabic.
• Collaborate with the director and cast to develop an authentic performance.
• Attend rehearsals and filming as scheduled.

Requirements

• Male actor with a playing age of 50–60.
• Fluent Arabic speaker.
• Strong dramatic acting ability.
• Able to portray a resourceful, charismatic, and morally complex faction leader.
• Professional on-camera experience preferred.
• Must be available for the production schedule.

Compensation

• Paid feature film opportunity.
• Principal role in a professional film production.
• Opportunity to work with an experienced creative team.

Female HYROX & CrossFit Athletes for International Sports Campaign

Job Description

An international sports campaign is now casting female HYROX athletes and CrossFit enthusiasts from across Europe for a paid commercial opportunity. The production is looking for authentic, highly fit women between the ages of 25 and 35 from all ethnic backgrounds who actively participate in HYROX and/or CrossFit. This is an exciting opportunity to showcase your athletic lifestyle in a global sports campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in an international sports advertising campaign.
• Perform athletic movements and fitness-related activities on camera.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Represent an authentic CrossFit or HYROX lifestyle.

Requirements

• Female, ages 25–35.
• Open to all ethnic backgrounds.
• Must be based in Europe.
• Must actively participate in HYROX and/or CrossFit.
• Must be genuinely fit.
• Women’s shoe size: EU 38–40.

Compensation

• Paid international sports campaign.
• Opportunity to appear in a global commercial production.
• Work with a professional creative team.

Adults & Kids for Feature Film

Job Description

A new feature film directed by Jenn Nkiru is now casting adults and children of all ages and backgrounds for speaking and non-speaking roles. Filming will take place in Barbados between July and August, and no previous acting experience is required. This is an excellent opportunity for local talent interested in gaining on-camera experience in a professional film production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in speaking or non-speaking roles.
• Follow direction from the film’s creative team.
• Participate in scheduled casting and filming activities.
• Maintain professionalism throughout the production.

Requirements

• Adults and children of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
• Open to speaking and non-speaking roles.
• No previous acting experience required.
• Must be legally able to live and work in Barbados.
• Available to film between July and August in Barbados.
• Attend the open casting call or submit a photo and key information if unable to attend.

Compensation

• Opportunity to appear in a professionally produced feature film.
• Work with an acclaimed director and production team.
• Experience level not required.

Runners for International Sports Campaign

Job Description

An international sports campaign is now casting male and female runners from across Europe for a paid commercial opportunity. The production is seeking authentic, highly active runners between the ages of 25 and 35 from all ethnic backgrounds. Applicants should be physically fit, run several times a week, and have the specified shoe sizes for the campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in an international sports advertising campaign.
• Perform running sequences on camera.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Demonstrate authentic running ability and athletic performance.

Requirements

• Male and female runners, ages 25–35.
• Open to all ethnic backgrounds.
• Must be based in Europe.
• Must be genuinely fit and run several times each week.
• Women’s shoe size: EU 38–40.
• Men’s shoe size: EU 41–44.

Compensation

• Paid international sports campaign.
• Opportunity to appear in a global commercial production.
• Work with a professional creative team.

Music Video Casting Call for Boys & Girls

Job Description

A new music video featuring Lyric the Geenyus is now casting energetic young performers for a paid on-camera opportunity. Production is seeking boys and girls between the ages of 13 and 21 with all looks and styles encouraged to apply. If you’re camera-ready and ready to bring confidence and personality to the screen, this is your chance to be part of an exciting music video production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as on-camera talent in a music video.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Bring high energy, confidence, and a strong on-camera presence.
• Arrive prepared and ready for the scheduled filming session.

Requirements

• Boys and girls, ages 13–21.
• All looks and styles are welcome.
• Must be camera-ready.
• Bring enthusiasm and confidence to the production.

Compensation

• Paid music video opportunity.

Hero Child for Paid Short Film

Job Description

A paid short film is now casting a child actor for a lead role in an upcoming project directed by award-winning filmmaker and photographer Renee Maria Osubu. The production is seeking authentic young talent based in the UK, with no previous acting experience required. Children from families with lived experiences of migration, relocation, or seeking refuge are especially encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the lead child character in a short film.
• Perform dialogue and follow direction during filming.
• Participate in scheduled rehearsals and production activities.
• Collaborate with the creative team throughout the project.

Requirements

• Ages 7–12.
• Any gender and any ethnicity.
• Must be based in the UK.
• English should be a second or additional language.
• Should speak with a non-British accent.
• No previous acting experience is required.
• Parent or guardian must submit the application on the child’s behalf.

Compensation

• Paid lead role in a professional short film.
• Opportunity to work with an award-winning director.
• Open to first-time performers and emerging talent.

Native American / First Nations / Indigenous Male Actor for Feature Film

Job Description

A feature film is casting a Native American, First Nations, or Indigenous male actor for a featured role filming in Dublin, Ireland. Production is seeking a talented performer between the ages of 50 and the late 70s with strong acting abilities. This is a paid opportunity offering SAG scale pay, with travel covered for selected talent. Both union and non-union actors are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a featured role in a professional feature film.
• Collaborate with the director and cast during production.
• Deliver an authentic and compelling on-screen performance.
• Attend filming in Dublin, Ireland during the production schedule.

Requirements

• Native American, First Nations, or Indigenous male actor.
• Ages 50 to late 70s.
• Strong acting skills are required.
• Must have a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
• Available to film in Dublin, Ireland in late August.
• Open to both SAG-AFTRA and non-union performers.

Compensation

• SAG scale pay.
• Travel expenses covered.
• Union and non-union performers are eligible.
• Opportunity to appear in a professional feature film.