CGEM 8th Annual Open Call

Print Models for Magazine Feature

Job Description

A magazine publication is casting 60 print models for an upcoming issue in Atlanta, Georgia. Casting directors are seeking aspiring and experienced models who want to gain national exposure through a publication distributed to agencies and production studios across the United States. This is an excellent opportunity to build your portfolio and increase your visibility within the modeling industry.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a professional magazine photo shoot.
• Follow creative direction from photographers and the editorial team.
• Pose for print and promotional photography.
• Maintain a professional attitude throughout the production.

Requirements

• Open to aspiring and experienced print models.
• Comfortable posing for editorial and magazine photography.
• Available during the production schedule.
• Able to work in Atlanta, Georgia.

Compensation

• Feature in a nationally distributed print magazine.
• Exposure to agencies and production studios nationwide.
• Opportunity to expand your modeling portfolio and industry visibility.

Models for Global Model Open Call

Job Description

A global modeling agency is holding an open call for aspiring and experienced models. Casting directors are seeking fresh faces with unique looks and strong potential for placement and development. No prior modeling experience is required, making this an excellent opportunity for new talent looking to break into the fashion and commercial modeling industry.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in model evaluations and casting opportunities.
• Attend photo shoots, castings, and promotional events if selected.
• Work with industry professionals to develop your modeling career.
• Maintain a professional attitude throughout the casting process.

Requirements

• Male and female models.
• Ages 15 and older.
• Minimum height of 5’7″ and taller.
• No previous modeling experience required.
• Fresh faces, unique looks, and strong modeling potential encouraged.
• Open to all backgrounds.

Compensation

• Opportunity for global modeling placement and representation.
• Professional scouting and career development.
• Potential bookings in fashion, commercial, and lifestyle campaigns.

Black Male Event Model for Major Artist Event

Job Description

A major artist event in Los Angeles is casting a Black male model for a featured appearance. Casting directors are seeking a polished, confident model between the ages of 25 and 40 who can appear in a suit for a high-profile event. This is a paid opportunity for experienced and aspiring models looking to work on a premium entertainment production.

Job Responsibilities

• Model as a featured guest at a major artist event.
• Arrive dressed in a professional suit.
• Follow direction from the event and production team.
• Maintain a polished and professional appearance throughout the event.

Requirements

• Black/African American male.
• Ages 25–40.
• Must have or wear a suit suitable for the event.
• Comfortable working in a high-profile entertainment environment.
• Must be available to work in Los Angeles.

Compensation

• $300 flat rate.
• Paid event modeling opportunity.
• Featured role at a major artist event.

Lead Actress for Special Visual Project

Job Description

A special visual project is casting a lead actress for an upcoming production filming in the New York and New Jersey area. Casting directors are seeking a Black woman in her late 30s to 40s to portray Iris, an unhoused mother traveling across rural New Jersey with her young son in search of stability and a place to call home. This emotionally driven role is open to performers from theatre, film, and non-traditional backgrounds.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Iris, the lead character, in a dramatic visual project.
• Deliver an emotionally authentic and cinematic on-camera performance.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Collaborate with the cast and crew to bring the story to life.
• Participate in approximately two filming days.

Requirements

• Black female, late 30s to 40s.
• Based in New York City or New Jersey.
• Strong emotional range and expressive on-camera presence.
• Open to actors from theatre, film, and non-traditional backgrounds.
• Comfortable portraying emotionally intense dramatic material.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.
• Lead role in a special visual project.
• Approximately two filming days.
• Professional experience in a cinematic production.

Lead Child Actor for Special Visual Project

Job Description

A special visual project is casting a lead child actor for an upcoming production filming in the New York and New Jersey area. Casting directors are seeking a Black boy between the ages of 7 and 9 to portray Eli, a curious and emotionally honest child navigating an unforgettable journey with his mother. No previous acting experience is required, making this an excellent opportunity for first-time performers with a natural presence on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Eli, the lead child character, in a scripted visual project.
• Deliver natural and emotionally authentic on-camera performances.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Participate in approximately two shoot days.

Requirements

• Black male, ages 7–9.
• Based in New York City or New Jersey.
• No prior acting experience required.
• Curious, observant, and comfortable in front of the camera.
• Able to portray emotional honesty and sensitivity in a dramatic role.
• First-time performers and non-professional actors are encouraged to apply.

Compensation

• Well-paid opportunity.
• Lead role in a special visual project.
• Approximately two filming days.
• Valuable on-camera experience in a professionally produced project.

True Crime Recreation Series – Melvin (Victim)

Job Description

A non-union true crime recreation series for network television is casting a featured role for Melvin, the victim in an upcoming reenactment production filming in Knoxville, Tennessee. Casting directors are seeking a white male in his 50s with gray hair and a mustache to portray this dramatic role. This non-speaking opportunity is ideal for actors comfortable performing in emotionally intense crime reenactment scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Melvin in scripted true crime recreation scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Perform non-speaking, performance-driven reenactment scenes.
• Maintain professionalism throughout production.

Requirements

• White male, ages 50–59.
• Gray hair and a mustache or a similar appearance.
• Must resemble the production’s reference photo.
• Comfortable with scripted violence and murder-related subject matter.
• Must be able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Compensation

• $200 per filming day.
• Hotel accommodations provided.
• Paid featured role in a network television true crime recreation series.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

A television competition series is casting celebrity look-alikes with striking resemblances to well-known public figures. Casting directors are looking for performers who are willing to embrace their celebrity likeness on camera and entertain audiences with their appearance, personality, or performance style. Whether you resemble an actor, musician, athlete, or another famous personality, this is your chance to showcase your look on national television.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray your celebrity look-alike during filming.
• Participate in on-camera segments and challenges.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Entertain the host and audience with your resemblance and performance.

Requirements

• Must closely resemble a recognizable celebrity.
• Willing to lean into your celebrity likeness on camera.
• Able to portray celebrities from any field, including actors, musicians, athletes, or other public figures.
• Strong resemblance and confidence performing on camera.
• Acting or impersonation skills are a plus but not required.

Compensation

• Paid television opportunity.
• National exposure on a TV competition series.
• Opportunity to showcase your celebrity resemblance.

True Crime Recreation Series – Detective Stanton

Job Description

A non-union true crime recreation series for network television is casting a featured role for Detective Stanton in an upcoming production filming in Knoxville, Tennessee. Casting directors are seeking a white male in his 50s to 60s with salt-and-pepper hair and a goatee to portray a detective in scripted reenactment scenes. This non-speaking role requires performers who are comfortable with crime-related content.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Detective Stanton in scripted true crime reenactment scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Perform non-speaking, performance-driven scenes.
• Maintain professionalism throughout production.

Requirements

• White male, ages 50–69.
• Salt-and-pepper hair and a goatee or similar appearance.
• Must resemble the production’s reference image.
• Comfortable with scripted violence and murder-related subject matter.
• Must be able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Compensation

• $150 per filming day.
• Hotel accommodations provided.
• Paid featured role in a network television true crime recreation series.
• Non-union production.

Male Actors for Historical Drama Series

Job Description

A paid non-union historical drama series is casting male actors for principal, recurring, and supporting speaking roles. Filming will take place in the DMV area (Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia), with production seeking performers who can authentically portray a variety of historical figures. Casting directors are especially interested in Caucasian and Hispanic/Latino actors for this exciting television project.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray historical figures in scripted dramatic scenes.
• Perform principal, recurring, or supporting speaking roles.
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams.
• Collaborate professionally with cast and crew throughout filming.
• Accurately represent period characters in a historical setting.

Requirements

• Male actors, ages 25–60.
• Especially seeking Caucasian and Hispanic/Latino performers.
• Local talent from the DMV (Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia) is encouraged to apply.
• Able to portray one or more of the following:
  • American frontiersmen and military officers.
  • Mexican military officers and government officials.
  • Tejano citizens and political leaders.
  • Other historical figures.
• Strong acting skills with the ability to perform in a period drama.

Compensation

• Paid non-union opportunity.
• Rates up to $2,000, depending on the role.
• Principal, recurring, and supporting speaking roles available.
• Opportunity to work on a professionally produced historical drama series.

True Crime Recreation Series – Jacqueline (Accused)

Job Description

A non-union true crime recreation series for network television is casting a featured role for an upcoming production filming in Knoxville, Tennessee. Casting directors are seeking a white female in her 50s to portray Jacqueline, an accused individual in scripted reenactment scenes. This non-speaking role requires performers who are comfortable with dramatic crime-related content and handling a prop firearm in a controlled production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Jacqueline in scripted true crime recreation scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Perform non-speaking, performance-driven reenactment scenes.
• Safely handle a prop firearm under professional supervision when required.

Requirements

• White female, in her 50s.
• Medium-length brown hair or a similar appearance.
• Must resemble the production’s reference image.
• Comfortable with scripted violence and murder-related subject matter.
• Comfortable handling a prop firearm under supervision.
• Must be able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Compensation

• $200 per filming day.
• Paid featured role in a network television true crime recreation series.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

A television series is casting expressive young children for featured roles. The production is seeking real children between the ages of 1 and 4 who can bring natural personality and charm to the screen. Families are encouraged to apply for this paid opportunity to be part of a meaningful television project.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in filming for a television series.
• Follow simple on-set direction with the support of a parent or guardian.
• Work with the production team during scheduled filming.
• Help create authentic family-focused scenes.

Requirements

• Children ages 1–4.
• Parent or legal guardian must submit the application.
• Submit:
  • Parent’s full name
  • Child’s name or children’s names
  • Three to four recent photos of the child
  • Parent’s direct phone number

Compensation

• $150 for up to 8 hours per child.
• Paid television series opportunity.
• Professional on-set experience for young talent.

Male Prison Inmate Roles for Limited Series

Job Description

A new limited television series is now casting male prison inmates for featured background and character roles filming in New York City. Casting directors are seeking talent in their 20s to 30s of all ethnicities to portray inmates in realistic prison scenes. No prior acting experience is required, making this a great opportunity for aspiring actors looking to gain on-set experience in a high-profile television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a prison inmate in authentic correctional facility scenes.
• Follow on-set direction from the production team and casting staff.
• Maintain a professional attitude and work collaboratively with cast and crew.
• Help create realistic prison environments through background performances.

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 20–39.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• No prior acting experience is required.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be local to or able to work in the New York City tri-state area.
• Comfortable portraying prison inmates in dramatic scenes involving intense subject matter.

Compensation

• Paid acting opportunity.
• Gain professional experience working on a major television limited series.
• Limited filming commitment.