Casting Call for Santa

Job Description

An independent horror production is casting a male actor to portray Tony in the paranormal short film “Phasmo.” The story centers on four investigators whose search for answers inside a suburban home becomes increasingly dangerous as they uncover the deadly force haunting the property. Tony is the group’s natural leader. He is charismatic and comfortable joking with his friends, but quickly becomes serious when circumstances demand it. The role calls for an actor who can project confidence and leadership while revealing vulnerability and genuine fear as the investigation begins to unravel.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Tony as a confident and charismatic group leader.
• Balance lighter character moments with serious horror sequences.
• Demonstrate natural leadership and authority on screen.
• Show believable vulnerability and fear as events escalate.
• Collaborate effectively with the other actors and production team.

Requirements

• Male actor, late 20s.
• Strong screen presence and natural leadership qualities.
• Comfortable performing in horror and high-stress scenes.
• Able to balance dramatic performances with comedic moments.
• Comfortable working with a small independent film crew.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Food provided during production.
• Screen credit provided.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

A paranormal horror short film is casting a male actor to play James, the serious and methodical member of a four-person investigation team. “Phasmo” follows the group into a suburban home connected to unexplained activity, disappearances, and deaths, where their routine investigation takes a terrifying turn. James is focused, disciplined, and committed to following the rules. He often serves as the voice of reason when others become distracted, requiring an actor who can deliver a grounded performance while gradually revealing genuine fear as the situation becomes increasingly dangerous.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray James as serious, focused, and methodical.
• Deliver a grounded and natural dramatic performance.
• Convey escalating fear while maintaining the character’s disciplined personality.
• Perform effectively in suspenseful and high-stress horror scenes.
• Work collaboratively with the ensemble and production crew.

Requirements

• Male actor, mid-20s.
• Strong ability to portray a serious, grounded character.
• Comfortable performing fear, tension, and horror material.
• Able to balance restrained character work with increasingly intense scenes.
• Must be comfortable working with a small independent production.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Food provided during production.
• Screen credit provided.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

A New York City social media series is casting people of all ages with fun, unusual, or highly specific interests, hobbies, collections, and fandoms. The series will spotlight real people who are deeply passionate about what they love, from bird watching and miniatures to insects, unique collections, niche hobbies, and more. Selected participants will share their interests naturally on camera for short-form social media content.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera and discuss a personal hobby, obsession, interest, or fandom.
• Share stories and details about what makes the interest meaningful or unique.
• Bring an authentic and enthusiastic personality to the content.
• Participate in the creation of 1–2 short-form videos approximately 30–90 seconds each.
• Follow creative direction during filming.

Requirements

• Open to talent of all ages.
• Must have a genuine and distinctive hobby, obsession, collection, interest, or fandom.
• Comfortable speaking naturally about your passion on camera.
• Professional headshots or digitals are not required.
• Photos or videos showcasing your interest are encouraged.

Compensation

• Possible stipend or payment available upon inquiry.

Job Description

A tech company commercial is casting a real family or individual talent to portray a warm, relatable family on camera. The production is looking for natural, everyday personalities who can create believable family moments and genuine chemistry. Real families are encouraged to apply, though individual performers matching the roles will also be considered.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a relatable family in a commercial for a technology company.
• Perform natural family interactions and everyday moments on camera.
• Bring warmth, personality, and authentic chemistry to the production.
• Follow direction from the commercial production team.

Requirements

• Mom and Dad: Ages 35–45.
• Daughter: Ages 7–11.
• Son: Ages 5–6.
• Open to any ethnicity or ethnic appearance.
• Real families and individual performers may apply.
• Warm, natural, and relatable personalities preferred.

Compensation

• Compensation not specified.

Job Description

A new shower and body care product campaign is casting UK-based women for an upcoming commercial shoot in the UK or Europe. The production is looking for authentic, warm, and fun personalities with natural confidence. This opportunity is open to women of all ethnicities, shapes, and sizes, with no professional modeling or acting experience required.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in promotional content for a new shower product.
• Demonstrate a natural, confident, and authentic presence on camera.
• Participate comfortably in body care and shower product-related scenes.
• Follow creative direction throughout filming.
• Represent the campaign’s body-positive and inclusive approach.

Requirements

• Women ages 25–35.
• Must be based in the UK.
• Open to all ethnicities, shapes, and sizes.
• No modeling or acting experience required.
• Warm, fun, authentic personality with natural confidence.
• Comfortable appearing on camera for a shower and body care campaign.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Job Description

A production filming in Senoia, Georgia, is casting experienced bartenders and servers for on-camera work. The production is seeking adults with real hospitality experience who can naturally portray professional bar and restaurant staff in a working service environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an experienced bartender or server on camera.
• Perform realistic hospitality and customer-service actions during scenes.
• Handle serving or bartending activities naturally based on prior experience.
• Follow direction from the production team while maintaining continuity between takes.

Requirements

• Ages 18–50.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must have previous bartending or serving experience.
• Complete the required casting database registration and role-specific availability check.

Compensation

• $182 for up to 12 hours of work.

Job Description

A commercial campaign for a major power tool brand is casting experienced tradesmen based in Ontario. The production is looking for real professionals who can authentically represent the skilled trades and feel natural working with power tools on camera. Selected talent will participate in a professional commercial campaign and will work one shoot day.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a commercial campaign for a power tool brand.
• Represent skilled trades authentically and confidently on camera.
• Participate in a fitting and any required casting recalls.
• Follow creative direction during the commercial shoot.
• Perform naturally in a professional production environment.

Requirements

• Must be a tradesman with relevant professional or hands-on experience.
• Must not be a member of ACTRA.
• Must be available for the required recall, fitting, and production windows.
• Selected talent will work one shoot day.

Compensation

• $6,500+ for talent selected for the commercial campaign.

Job Description

A touring circus production is casting professional dancers for the Circus Brazil UK Tour. The production is seeking versatile performers with strong all-around dance ability who can deliver energetic, polished performances both individually and as part of an ensemble. Selected dancers will join the touring production and participate in rehearsals and live performances across the UK.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as part of the Circus Brazil UK touring production.
• Learn and perform choreographed routines for live audiences.
• Participate in required rehearsals before and during the tour.
• Bring strong stage presence, energy, and versatility to performances.
• Collaborate professionally with choreographers, dancers, and the wider production team.

Requirements

• Professional-level dance and performance ability.
• High-level skills in Jazz, Hip Hop, and Brazilian Samba.
• Strong all-around dance technique and versatility.
• Excellent stage presence and infectious performance energy.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.
• Accommodation provided for the full engagement.
• Travel to and from the production provided.

Job Description

A television production filming in the Chicago area is casting newborn babies for featured on-camera work and a potential still photography shoot. The production is seeking Latino/Latina and Caucasian newborns, including both twins and single babies. Families should be local to Chicago, nearby suburbs, or surrounding states bordering Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a newborn baby in scenes for a television production.
• Participate in a potential still photography shoot if selected.
• Work under the supervision of the production’s on-set baby nurse and production team.
• Follow all required guidelines for newborn performers on set.

Requirements

• Newborn girls or boys weighing 10 lbs. or less.
• Seeking Latino/Latina or Caucasian newborns.
• Both twins and single newborns are encouraged to apply.
• Newborn must obtain an Illinois Joan Philo work permit.
• Submission should include the newborn’s name, parents’ names, phone number, city, state, clothing sizes, height, and weight.

Compensation

• $200 for two hours of work.
• Newborns work a maximum of two hours.

Job Description

An emerging athleisure brand is casting female models for an upcoming launch campaign in Hull, UK. Selected talent will appear in campaign video, photography, advertising, website content, and social media assets. The production is seeking confident, camera-ready women who are comfortable working across both photography and video. Previous modeling, content creation, or other on-camera experience is required.

Job Responsibilities

• Model for an athleisure brand launch campaign.
• Appear in both campaign photography and video content.
• Follow creative direction during the production.
• Participate in a full-day professional shoot.
• Represent the brand naturally and confidently on camera.

Requirements

• Female models ages 25–40.
• UK clothing sizes 10–12 or 12–14.
• Must be confident and comfortable on camera.
• Comfortable with both photography and videography.
• Comfortable speaking directly to the camera.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Job Description

A London-based production is seeking a photographer for a corporate cultural event celebrating creatives from Spanish-speaking Caribbean and wider Latin American backgrounds. The photographer will capture digital event imagery and must have relevant cultural heritage to meet the requirements of the creative brief. This is a time-sensitive opportunity based in King’s Cross, London, with a quick turnaround expected for the final edited photographs.

Job Responsibilities

• Photograph a cultural celebration featuring Caribbean-Latinx creatives.
• Capture high-quality digital event photography.
• Work professionally with the production team and corporate client.
• Deliver edited photographs within the required turnaround period.
• Follow the creative brief and event photography requirements.

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to work in London.
• Must be a photographer from a Spanish-speaking Caribbean or wider Latin American background.
• Professional photography portfolio required.
• Must be comfortable signing an NDA for the corporate project.
• Able to provide edited images within 24–48 hours after the event.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Job Description

“Bloodline,” a supernatural student short film, is casting background performers to portray vampires. The film follows estranged vampire brothers who return to their desert hometown for their father’s funeral and become drawn back into a family legacy they thought they had escaped. Selected extras will help populate the supernatural world of the film and contribute to the atmosphere of key scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a vampire background performer.
• Follow blocking and direction from the production team.
• Maintain appropriate character and continuity during takes.
• Work professionally alongside the cast and crew.

Requirements

• Black or Hispanic male and female performers.
• Comfortable portraying a vampire in a supernatural film.
• Acting experience encouraged but not required.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Meal provided.
• IMDb credit.