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Casting Featured Extras for Psychological Horror Short Film in California

Casting Call for Featured Extras – Psychological Horror Short Film

Job Description
A highly stylized psychological horror short film is seeking featured extras to appear in two key sequences. The project has a dreamlike and unsettling tone, drawing inspiration from Mulholland Drive, The Substance, and Black Swan with a dark body-horror twist.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate as featured extras in major sequences

  • Follow direction from the director and crew to capture the eerie, atmospheric tone

  • Contribute to the collaborative and artistic nature of the set

Requirements

  • Must be 18 or older

  • Comfortable working on a micro-budget independent project

  • Able to travel to La Habra Heights, CA (45 minutes from Los Angeles)

  • Must be available for the scheduled shoot date

Compensation

  • Unpaid role

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Female Park Attendee and Business Professional for Short Film “Sweaty”

Job Description
A production team is casting female background actors for the non-union short film Sweaty, a collaboration between Hidden Visions and Tension Media. The story follows a stressed-out traveler trapped in a sauna during vacation who must find a way to escape. Producers are seeking talent to appear in supporting background roles portraying everyday characters.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear as a background performer in scenes for the short film

  • Portray a park attendee or business professional depending on the role

  • Follow direction from the director and production team on set

  • Arrive in wardrobe appropriate for the assigned role

Roles Casting

  • Park Attendee – Female, ages 25–35, any ethnicity (casual attire)

  • Business Professional – Female, ages 20s–30s, any ethnicity (formal attire)

Requirements

  • Female talent within the specified age ranges

  • Open to all ethnicities

  • Must be able to work as a local hire in the Philadelphia area

  • Must provide a headshot during submission

Compensation

  • Paid
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Churchgoer Background Actors for Proof-of-Concept Series

Job Description
A proof-of-concept short film for an upcoming series is casting background actors to portray churchgoers in a scene set during a morning church service. The story follows a young pastor stepping into leadership at Rosewood Baptist Church after the sudden loss of the longtime pastor, as he navigates complex relationships and the mystery surrounding his predecessor’s passing. Production is seeking clean-cut, conservative-looking individuals who can naturally fit into a church congregation setting.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray church congregation members during a church service scene

  • Follow direction from the production team during filming

  • Maintain a natural presence while participating in background activity

  • Arrive camera-ready with appropriate hair and makeup

  • Help create an authentic church environment for the production

Requirements

  • Male and female background actors ages 35–70+

  • All ethnicities encouraged to apply

  • Conservative, clean-cut appearance appropriate for a church setting

  • Comfortable participating in a background role during filming

  • Must be able to work as a local hire in the Nashville, Tennessee area

  • Must have full-day availability for filming

Compensation

  • $50 for up to 5 hours

  • Cash paid at wrap

Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Golf Players – Background Actors for Vertical Short Film

Job Description
A vertical short film is casting local golf players in San Antonio, TX for tournament scenes in Ace: The Golf King’s Reconquest. This non-union background acting opportunity is perfect for men with real golf experience who can bring authenticity to on-camera gameplay moments. The project is produced for a high-visibility digital platform with international reach.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a golf tournament player in competition scenes

  • Bring your own golf clubs for filming

  • Follow direction from the assistant director

  • Maintain realistic golf form and on-screen presence

  • Be available for scheduled shoot dates

Requirements

  • Male, ages 20s–40s

  • Must bring personal golf clubs

  • Local to San Antonio, TX

  • Reliable transportation

  • Professional and punctual

Compensation

  • $90 per day

  • Non-union background role

  • Paid on-camera film experience

Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Restaurant Patrons and Staff – Vertical Short Film

Job Description
A new vertical short film titled Chef is casting background actors to portray restaurant patrons and staff in the Midtown Atlanta area near the Botanical Garden. Casting directors are seeking men and women who can bring authentic restaurant energy to screen in a fast-paced dining environment. This is a small-day shoot with paid background roles, ideal for talent looking to build on-set experience in a scripted short film production.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray restaurant patrons or staff in dining scenes

  • Follow on-set direction from the production team

  • React naturally in a restaurant setting

  • Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming

  • Arrive camera-ready for a full day of production

Requirements

  • Men and women, ages 20–50

  • Must be local to the Atlanta (Midtown) area

  • Available for the scheduled filming day

  • Reliable transportation required

  • Comfortable working in a restaurant scene environment

Compensation

  • $100 for 10 hours unless otherwise stated

  • Small-day background role

  • One-day filming commitment

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African American Son for Short Film Background Role

Job Description
A short film production is casting an African American male to portray a featured background role as a son in a picture pick scene. Casting directors are seeking a man in his 40s with a natural, grounded presence for this one-day shoot in Wilmington, North Carolina.

This short film background role requires availability for the full shoot day. Talent should have a believable, authentic look suitable for a family-based scene. Local Wilmington, NC talent only.

While this is a volunteer background acting role, selected talent will receive a stipend to help cover expenses.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a family member in a background scene

  • Be present and available for the entire shoot day

  • Follow direction from the director and production team

  • Maintain professionalism on set

Requirements

  • African American male

  • 40s age range

  • Must be local to Wilmington, NC

  • Available for the full shoot day

  • Submit name, photo, and contact information

Compensation

  • $100 stipend to cover expenses

  • On-set experience in a short film production

  • Opportunity to add a film credit

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Casting Circus Performers for Short Film in Nashville

Job Description:
A short film shooting in the Watertown area near Nashville is seeking talented featured background performers to play circus characters. This is an exciting opportunity to showcase unique looks and special performance skills on a professional film set.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Portray circus performers in a visually dynamic short film.

  • Follow direction from the production team and maintain energy throughout the shoot.

  • Bring authenticity, creativity, and enthusiasm to each scene.

Requirements:

  • Must be 18 or older and local to the Nashville, TN area.

  • Little Person Performer: Male or female, all ethnicities.

  • Tattooed Performer: Male or female, all ethnicities, heavily tattooed (visible tattoos on face, hands, or full body).

  • Stilt Walker Performer: Male or female, all ethnicities, must have experience and own equipment.

  • Must be available for a full day of filming and flexible with call times.

Compensation:

  • $200 for up to 5 hours of work (full pay even if wrapped early).

Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Featured Extra Role as Valet for Music Video/Short Film

Job Description
A music video/short film production is seeking a male featured extra to portray a valet. This role requires light acting to capture a specific character mood and adds comedic personality to the project.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a valet in featured background scenes

  • Act naturally to appear bothered and confused as directed

  • Work closely with the production team to capture the intended comedic effect

  • Maintain professionalism and reliability on set

Requirements

  • Male talent, ages 18–30

  • All ethnicities welcome

  • Must be comfortable with light acting and expressive reactions

  • Wardrobe may be provided or coordinated with production

Compensation

  • $75 flat rate

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10-04-2025

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