CGEM 8th Annual Open Call

Vacation Lifestyle Shoot – Families, Couples, and Solo Travelers

Job Description

A paid vacation lifestyle shoot in Mariposa, California is casting families, couples, and solo travelers to portray guests enjoying a relaxing hotel getaway. Selected talent will be filmed checking into a hotel, relaxing in a hotel room, and spending time poolside while creating natural, authentic vacation moments on camera. This lifestyle casting opportunity is ideal for people who can comfortably portray travelers enjoying a memorable getaway.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray vacationers enjoying a hotel and resort-style experience
• Participate in hotel check-in scenes
• Relax and interact naturally in hotel room scenes
• Participate in poolside lifestyle scenes
• Follow creative direction while maintaining a natural, relaxed presence on camera
• Help create authentic vacation and hospitality content

Requirements

• Families with children ages 7 and older
• Adult couples ages 35–45
• Mature couples ages 50–60
• Solo travelers ages 30–50
• Must be able to work in Mariposa, California
• Comfortable appearing naturally on camera in hotel and poolside settings

Compensation

• Paid opportunity
• Exact rate not disclosed

Popular TV Series Casting – Children for Daughter and Son Roles

Job Description

A popular television series is casting children for paid background roles in New York City or New Jersey. The production is seeking a 4-year-old girl and a 2-year-old boy to portray the children of biracial parents. Ideal talent will have a biracial appearance, with dark, curly hair considered a plus. These child background roles will work under SAG waiver and receive standard union background rates.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the daughter or son of principal actors in a popular television series
• Perform naturally as background talent during assigned scenes
• Follow age-appropriate direction from the production team
• Work comfortably around cast, crew, and other performers
• Participate with a parent or guardian present as required

Requirements

• Girl approximately 4 years old
• Boy approximately 2 years old
• Must be able to portray the child of biracial parents
• Dark, curly hair is a plus
• Must be able to work locally in New York City or New Jersey
• Parent or guardian must be available to accompany the child as required

Compensation

• Standard union background rates

Feature Film Casting – Young Girl to Portray Younger Lead

Job Description

A feature film casting in New York City is seeking a girl around age 7 to portray the younger version of the movie’s lead character. The production is looking for a young performer with fair skin and medium brown to dark brown hair. This paid child acting opportunity is open to SAG-AFTRA and Taft-Hartley talent, with filming expected to take place in NYC.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the younger version of the feature film’s lead character
• Perform naturally on camera in assigned scenes
• Follow age-appropriate direction from the director and production team
• Work professionally with cast and crew on set
• Maintain continuity throughout filming

Requirements

• Girl around age 7
• Fair skin
• Medium brown to dark brown hair
• Must be able to work in New York City
• SAG-AFTRA or Taft-Hartley eligible
• NYS child actor permit required

Compensation

• SAG scale: $224
• Taft-Hartley talent considered

Netflix Series Casting – Alice

Job Description

An upcoming Netflix series is casting a young performer for the series regular role of Alice. The production is seeking a mixed-race Asian-American and White girl, age 12–13, for this major recurring role filming in New York. Alice is intelligent, observant, independent, and deeply connected to animals, while often struggling to connect with the people around her. She has a sharp sense of humor, a strong moral compass, and an intriguing darker side. No previous acting experience is required.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Alice as a series regular in an upcoming Netflix series
• Bring authenticity, intelligence, dry humor, and emotional depth to the character
• Work closely with directors, cast members, and the production team
• Participate in rehearsals, filming, and other production activities as required
• Maintain availability throughout the extended production schedule

Requirements

• Girl, age 12–13
• Mixed-race Asian-American and White
• No prior acting experience required
• Strong ability to portray an observant, smart, sharp, and occasionally blunt character
• Comfortable exploring mysterious, strange, and uncanny material
• Must be available for production filming in New York
• Series regular role with options required

Compensation

• Compensation details not disclosed

Female Actors for Knoxville Production

Job Description

A production filming in Knoxville, Tennessee, is casting female actors for multiple paid roles. The project is seeking performers in their 20s–30s with specific character looks, including roles for Stephanie. Selected talent should be comfortable performing on camera and following creative direction in a professional production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an assigned character in the production.
• Perform scenes naturally according to the character description.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain the required character appearance and continuity.
• Work professionally with cast and crew throughout filming.

Requirements

• Stephanie: White female with a full/average build and brown or strawberry blonde hair.
• Stephanie character identifies as LGBT; no relationship scenes are depicted.
• Must be able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Must meet the availability requirements for the selected role.

Compensation

• Stephanie: $100 per day.

Job Description

Detsmarii Model Agency is scouting models in Atlanta, Georgia, as the agency looks for its first signed models. The scouting opportunity is connected with the Winter Gala Model Casting Call and is open to models interested in potential agency representation.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in the Winter Gala Model Casting Call.
• Present yourself professionally during the model scouting process.
• Follow instructions provided by the agency and casting team.
• Be considered for potential representation with the model agency.

Requirements

• Must be interested in model scouting and potential agency representation.

Submission Link

https://posh.vip/e/detsmarii-winter-gala-vol-ii-model-call?fbclid=PAT01DUATpo2FwZG9mAmV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzU2NzA2NzM0MzM1MjQyNwABp8984oVeLPVXVwptZhD–oQrzGU-llUMT8NkqMzggCwgQfJcpO_s5_9NX986_aem_MMNQzY5H6zQqHXZvaW5h7Q

Compensation

• Not specified.

Classic Model Open Call – Models Ages 25+

Job Description

A Chicago modeling open call is seeking aspiring and emerging models ages 25 and older. This opportunity welcomes talent of all sizes, genders, and ethnicities, with no previous modeling experience required. The casting is designed for adults interested in exploring professional modeling opportunities and connecting with industry professionals in Chicago.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in an in-person model open call in Chicago.
• Present yourself confidently and professionally to industry representatives.
• Follow instructions provided by the casting and modeling team.
• Demonstrate natural presence, personality, and modeling potential.
• Be prepared to discuss potential professional modeling opportunities.

Requirements

• Ages 25 and older.
• Open to all genders.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Models of all sizes are encouraged to attend.
• No previous modeling experience required.
• Must be able to attend the open call in Chicago, Illinois.
• Professional attitude and confidence encouraged.

Compensation

• Selected talent will receive opportunity and compensation details directly from the modeling team.

Beauty Campaign Principal Model Casting Call – New York City

Job Description

A beauty campaign is casting a woman ages 18–25 for a principal non-union role filming in New York City. The production is seeking talent of any ethnic appearance with flawless skin and full, shaped lips for recognizable still and video advertising. This paid beauty modeling opportunity includes worldwide usage across digital, social, television, print, retail, e-commerce, packaging, and additional advertising platforms.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as principal talent in a professional beauty advertising campaign.
• Participate in still photography and video production.
• Showcase beauty products naturally and confidently on camera.
• Follow posing, performance, and creative direction from the production team.
• Maintain a polished and professional presence throughout filming.

Requirements

• Woman ages 18–25.
• Open to any ethnic appearance.
• Flawless skin.
• Full, shaped lips.
• Comfortable appearing recognizably in worldwide advertising.
• Must be available to work in New York City during the production window.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $2,500 buyout for two years from first public use.
• Optional third-year usage: $2,000.
• Worldwide recognizable still and video usage across advertising, television, digital, social media, e-commerce, print, retail, packaging, and related media.

Travel Model Casting Call – San Francisco

Job Description

A paid modeling production is seeking a Caucasian model ages 20–30 for an upcoming shoot in San Francisco. This casting opportunity is open to talent based locally in the San Francisco area as well as models willing to travel at their own expense. Selected talent will work with the creative production team during a professional eight-hour shoot.

Job Responsibilities

• Model for a professional production in San Francisco.
• Participate in on-camera or photography setups as directed.
• Follow posing, styling, and creative direction.
• Collaborate professionally with the production team.
• Arrive prepared and maintain a professional presence throughout the shoot.

Requirements

• Caucasian model.
• Ages 20–30.
• Must be local to San Francisco or willing to travel.
• Comfortable working in a professional modeling environment.
• Reliable and able to follow creative direction.

Compensation

• $650 for 8 hours.
• Travel and lodging expenses are not provided.

Male Supernatural Entity Actors for Horror Production

Job Description

A horror production filming in Santa Clarita, California, is casting male performers to portray supernatural, ghost-like entities in intense day and night scenes. Talent must be comfortable with full-frontal nudity and being covered in theatrical fake blood. This role is suited for confident performers comfortable with physically and visually demanding horror content.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a supernatural, ghost-like entity in a horror production.
• Perform scenes involving full-frontal nudity.
• Work while covered in theatrical fake blood as required by the scene.
• Participate in both daytime and nighttime filming.
• Follow direction from the production, makeup, and creative teams.
• Maintain professionalism during sensitive and demanding scenes.

Requirements

• Male performers.
• Must be comfortable with full-frontal nudity.
• Must be comfortable being covered in theatrical fake blood.
• Must be available for both required filming days.
• Must be able to work in Santa Clarita, California.
• Casting is seeking new faces who have not previously worked on the production.

Compensation

• Selected talent will receive compensation details directly from the production team.

Teen Runway Model Casting Call – Las Vegas

Job Description

A dress designer runway show in Las Vegas is seeking teen models ages 12–17 for an upcoming fashion event. This model casting call is open to aspiring and experienced young talent who are excited to walk the runway and showcase designer fashion. Previous modeling experience is helpful but not required, making this an opportunity for both new and developing runway models.

Job Responsibilities

• Walk the runway in a professional dress designer fashion show.
• Model designer clothing confidently in front of a live audience.
• Follow runway, styling, and creative direction.
• Participate in required show preparations and rehearsals.
• Maintain a professional and positive attitude throughout the fashion event.

Requirements

• Ages 12–17.
• Must be willing and comfortable walking in a runway show.
• Open to models of all heights and sizes.
• Previous modeling or runway experience is helpful but not required.
• Must be able to participate in the fashion show in Las Vegas.

Compensation

• Compensation details are not specified.

Kentucky Christmas Film Day Player Casting Call

Job Description

A Christmas film production is casting actors for multiple day player roles filming throughout Kentucky. The production is seeking experienced performers with reels or tapes for three speaking roles: a contractor, an antique shop owner, and a parent. Actors of any ethnicity are encouraged to apply, and SAG-AFTRA membership is a plus. Selected performers will receive sides and self-tape instructions if they are a potential fit.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a day player role in a Christmas film production.
• Deliver scripted dialogue naturally and professionally.
• Collaborate with the director, cast, and production team.
• Follow creative direction during rehearsals and filming.
• Maintain professional on-set conduct throughout production.

Requirements

• Contractor: Ages 30s–60s, any ethnicity; friendly, practical, and honest presence.
• Shop Owner: 60s, any ethnicity; kind, helpful, friendly, with a strong presence.
• Parent: Ages 30s–40s, any ethnicity; warm, community-minded, with strong conversational skills.
• Acting reel or tape required.
• SAG-AFTRA membership is a plus.
• Must be available to work in Kentucky during the production period.

Compensation

• Compensation details are not specified.