CGEM 8th Annual Open Call

Chicago Fire – Female Livecast Body Model

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking a female livecast model for a specialized full-body molding session in Chicago. The selected model will have a skin-safe mixture and plaster bandage applied to the body to create a lifecast, with the head and body casts completed separately. This role requires someone who can remain comfortable and still throughout the molding process.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a livecast model for a professional television production.
• Participate in separate head and full-body casting sessions.
• Remain still while skin-safe molding materials and plaster bandages are applied.
• Follow instructions from the makeup, effects, and production teams.
• Remain available for most of the day as required.

Requirements

• Female talent in her 20s.
• Height approximately 5’3″–5’8″.
• Thin to medium build.
• Must be comfortable with a full-body lifecasting process.
• Must not be claustrophobic.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or states bordering Illinois.

Compensation

• $300 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours.

Job Description

A Beverly Hills beauty and fashion hair show is seeking female models for a professional hair presentation featuring Schwarzkopf Professional products, fashion, and styled looks. Selected models will serve as demonstration models, with the specific amount of styling and color discussed and agreed upon between each model and the artist in advance. The desired look involves blonde face-framing highlights with dimensional hair color designed to accent and complement the model’s existing hair. No drastic haircutting is planned, although minor trimming may be considered when necessary and agreed upon beforehand.

Job Responsibilities

• Model professionally during the beauty and fashion hair show.
• Receive pre-approved professional hair color and styling services.
• Showcase Schwarzkopf Professional products, hair looks, and fashion.
• Follow direction from participating hair artists and the production team.
• Requirements

• Female models ages 18–40s.
• Height 5’5″ or taller.
• Sizes 0–16.
• All ethnicities and hair colors welcome.
• Must have jaw-length or longer hair.
• Must be open to some professional hair color.
• Hair must be healthy with no significant damage or breakage.
• No overly processed strands or heavily corrective color.
• No extensions, wigs, hair pieces, shaved, buzzed, or bald hairstyles.

Compensation

$1,400 for one prep day and one show day.

Open Casting Call – Actors and Actresses of All Experience Levels

Job Description

A production company is holding an open casting call for actors and actresses to be considered for current and future film and entertainment projects. Performers of all ages, genders, backgrounds, and experience levels are encouraged to apply, from beginners building their first credits to intermediate actors and seasoned professionals.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in current or future film and entertainment productions when selected.
• Prepare for assigned roles, scenes, and production requirements.
• Deliver authentic and engaging on-camera performances.
• Follow direction from directors and production teams.
• Collaborate professionally with cast and crew throughout production.

Requirements

• Open to actors and actresses of all ages.
• All genders and backgrounds are welcome.
• Beginners, intermediate performers, and seasoned professionals are encouraged to apply.
• Previous professional acting experience is not required.
• Must be comfortable performing on camera and taking creative direction.
• Professionalism, reliability, and enthusiasm for acting are encouraged.

Compensation

• Compensation will vary by production and role.
• Rates will be discussed with selected talent.

Job Description

MHART, a New York City-based jewelry brand founded by designer Michael Hartney, is casting a female model for an upcoming NYC photoshoot. The shoot will showcase the brand’s handcrafted jewelry collection, featuring pieces created around natural gemstones and finished with hand-woven cage designs in silver or gold chain. The production is seeking a model who can complement a fine jewelry and editorial-style aesthetic and help bring the collection to life on camera. This opportunity is suited to models comfortable with close-up jewelry imagery and polished editorial posing.

Job Responsibilities

• Model handcrafted fine jewelry for an editorial-style photoshoot.
• Pose naturally and professionally for jewelry-focused imagery.
• Follow creative direction throughout the shoot.
• Showcase earrings and other jewelry pieces clearly on camera.

Requirements

• Female model.
• Ages 25–35.
• Must have ear piercings.
• Comfortable modeling fine jewelry in an editorial setting.
• Submit a portfolio or comp card for consideration.

Compensation

Not specified.

A-List Comedian Shoot – Father Role

Job Description

An A-list comedian production is seeking a male actor for a father role filming in Atlanta, Georgia. Casting directors are looking for a clean-cut performer with a natural, relatable father-figure presence. This paid acting opportunity is ideal for talent who can bring warmth, authenticity, and professionalism to the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a father figure in an A-list comedian production.
• Deliver a natural and believable on-camera performance.
• Follow creative direction from the director and production team.
• Maintain a professional and collaborative attitude on set.
• Remain available for the full filming commitment.

Requirements

• Caucasian male.
• Ages 30–50.
• Must have a clean-cut appearance.
• Able to portray a natural and relatable father figure.
• Comfortable working on camera and following direction.
• Must be able to work in Atlanta, Georgia.

Compensation

• $350 for 12 hours.

Miami Prelight Stand-In – African American Male

Job Description

A Miami production is seeking an African American male for a prelight stand-in role. The ideal talent is approximately ages 25–35 with a tall, lean-athletic build and must closely match the requested physical specifications. This role involves assisting lighting and camera teams during prelight by standing for extended periods, hitting marks, and following technical direction. The selected stand-in will not appear in the final footage.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a prelight stand-in for the lighting and camera departments.
• Stand for extended periods while crews prepare lighting and camera setups.
• Hit assigned marks accurately and consistently.
• Follow technical direction from lighting, camera, and production teams.
• Maintain professionalism throughout a workday of up to 10 hours.

Requirements

• African American male, approximately ages 25–35.
• Height: approximately 6’7″–6’9″.
• Weight: approximately 200–225 lbs.
• Tall, lean-athletic build.
• Comfortable standing for extended periods.
• Able to hit marks and follow detailed technical direction.
• Must work as a Miami local hire.

Compensation

• $600 minus 20% agency fee.
• Up to one 10-hour day.

Nationwide Biopic Movie – Boys Ages 13–15

Job Description

A nationwide biopic movie is casting two boys ages 13–15 for featured acting roles. The production is seeking young performers with authentic connections to rap, hip-hop, and music culture. One role calls for a boy with experience participating in schoolyard rap competitions, while the second seeks someone knowledgeable about music who enjoys spending time in record shops and can portray a young Warren G.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a featured role in a nationwide biopic movie.
• Portray a young character connected to rap and hip-hop culture.
• Deliver a natural and believable on-camera performance.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Participate professionally in rehearsals and filming as required.

Requirements

• Boys ages 13–15.
• Actor 1: Experience participating in rap competitions or freestyle battles in schoolyards.
• Actor 2: Strong knowledge and passion for music with familiarity or interest in record shops.
• Actor 2 should be able to authentically portray a young Warren G.
• Comfortable performing on camera and taking direction.
• Parent or legal guardian participation and consent required.

Compensation

• Compensation will be discussed with selected talent.

Kids’ Camo Collection – Boys & Girls Models

Job Description

A children’s apparel campaign is seeking adorable boys and girls to model an upcoming Mallard Marsh and Harvest Duck Camo collection. This kids’ modeling opportunity is open to newborns through children wearing size 7/8. Selected young models will help showcase the new camouflage-inspired collection through engaging fashion and lifestyle content.

Job Responsibilities

• Model children’s apparel from the upcoming camo collection.
• Participate in fashion and lifestyle content featuring the new collection.
• Follow age-appropriate creative direction during the production.
• Help showcase the clothing naturally and authentically.

Requirements

• Boys and girls.
• Sizes newborn through 7/8.
• Comfortable participating in an age-appropriate children’s modeling project.
• Parent or legal guardian participation and consent required.

Compensation

• Compensation will be discussed with selected models.

Los Angeles Film – Charismatic Black Woman

Job Description

An independent film production is seeking a charismatic Black woman, ages 60–80, for an upcoming role in Los Angeles. Casting directors are looking for a performer with commanding presence, confidence, and natural charisma—the kind of personality that immediately captures attention when entering a room.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform an on-camera role in an independent film production.
• Bring confidence, charisma, and a commanding presence to the character.
• Deliver an authentic and engaging performance.
• Follow creative direction from the director and production team.
• Collaborate professionally with cast and crew throughout production.

Requirements

• Black woman ages 60–80.
• Must be based in the Los Angeles area.
• Strong, charismatic screen presence.
• Confident and expressive on camera.
• Able to take direction and deliver a natural performance.

Compensation

• Compensation will be discussed with selected candidates.

NYC Tech Company Campaign – Unique Individuals & Performers

Job Description

A major tech company campaign is seeking unique, exuberant, and confident individuals ages 20–70 in the New York City area. This casting opportunity is open to non-models, and no special skills are required. Professional dancers, movement artists, entertainers, and other expressive personalities are especially encouraged to apply. The campaign will shoot in the NYC/Brooklyn area.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a professional advertising campaign for a major tech brand.
• Attend a fitting if selected.
• Work with the creative team and photographer during the campaign shoot.
• Bring an authentic, confident, and expressive presence to the production.
• Follow on-set creative direction throughout the session.

Requirements

• Ages 20–70.
• Must be based in the New York City area.
• Non-models and individuals with unique personalities are encouraged to apply.
• Professional dancers, movement artists, and entertainers are especially encouraged.
• No special skills are required.
• Must be comfortable participating in a professional commercial photography campaign.

Compensation

• Fitting rate: $250 + 20% for up to 3 hours.
• Session rate: $500 + 20% per 8 hours.
• Guaranteed usage fee: $1,500.

Job Description

DV Casting is seeking female models for a compensated magazine bikini shoot in New York City. The production is looking for models who meet the specified wardrobe measurements and are comfortable modeling swimwear for a professional magazine shoot. Applicants should submit recent photos along with their current measurements and contact information for consideration.

Job Responsibilities

• Model bikinis/swimwear for a magazine photo shoot.
• Work with the production team during the scheduled shoot.
• Follow posing and creative direction during photography.

Requirements

• Female models.
• Must be comfortable participating in a bikini/swimwear shoot.
• Must fit a 34 DD top.
• Must fit small/medium bottoms.

Compensation

Compensated; exact rate not specified.

Job Description

The Mom Walk Collective is casting eight local moms in Orange County, California, for an upcoming shoot featuring the organization’s newest merchandise collection. The campaign is designed around motherhood, community, and connections between local moms, with selected participants appearing in promotional content for the new merch launch. The shoot will bring a small group of local mothers together for a community-focused morning while creating campaign imagery and content.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in the merchandise campaign shoot.
• Model and represent The Mom Walk Collective’s new merch collection.
• Take part in community-focused campaign content with other local moms.

Requirements

• Must be a local Orange County mom.
• Must be available for the scheduled shoot.
• Casting is limited to eight participants.

Compensation

Not provided.