CGEM 8th Annual Open Call

Child Actors for “Apples Against Nostalgia” Master Film

Job Description

The master film “Apples Against Nostalgia” is seeking child actors for the lead role of Lou and supporting role of Jojo. The story follows Lou as she spends a vacation with her extended family in and around her grandmother Nanou’s home, where she confronts the realization and sadness that her family is also subject to change and loss. No previous acting experience is required for these roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Lou or Jojo in a master film production.
• Perform naturally in emotional and family-centered scenes.
• Work closely with the director and production team to develop an authentic performance.
• Follow on-set direction and participate professionally throughout filming.
• Help bring the film’s themes of family, change, and nostalgia to life.

Requirements

• Child actors of any gender.
• Lead role Lou: ages 9–12.
• Supporting role Jojo: ages 7–9.
• No previous acting experience required.
• Must be available to work in De Panne, Belgium.
• Must be comfortable performing in a narrative film production.

Compensation

• Compensation details will be discussed with selected talent.

Teenage Female for Political Advertisement

Job Description

A political advertisement filming in the Washington, D.C. area is seeking a teenage female performer for a non-union, non-speaking role. The selected talent will appear in a political campaign ad intended for broadcast, cable, streaming, and digital platforms in Virginia.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in a non-speaking role for a political advertisement.
• Perform natural actions and reactions as directed by the production team.
• Follow on-set direction throughout filming.
• Maintain professionalism during the production.

Requirements

• Caucasian female.
• Must appear approximately 16 years old.
• Must be able to work in the Washington, D.C. area.
• Comfortable appearing in a political advertisement.
• No speaking is required for this role.

Compensation

• $600, less 20% agency fees.

Chinese Streetwear Talent

Job Description

A paid NYC casting call is seeking men and women of Chinese descent with a genuine connection to streetwear culture. The production is looking for real people with natural style, confidence, attitude, and an authentic presence rather than polished traditional models. Ideal talent should bring a unique, edgy, and bold streetwear aesthetic to the shoot.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a professional streetwear-focused shoot in New York City.
• Showcase an authentic personal style and connection to streetwear culture.
• Bring confidence, individuality, and natural attitude on camera.
• Follow creative direction throughout the production.
• Collaborate professionally with the production and creative teams.

Requirements

• Men and women of Chinese descent.
• Ages 18–28.
• Must have a genuine connection to streetwear culture.
• Natural sense of style, confidence, and attitude.
• Unique, edgy, and bold individuals are encouraged to apply.
• Traditional modeling experience is not required.
• Must be based in New York City.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity; compensation details will be discussed with selected talent.

Job Description

Vintage Frills is casting local models for an upcoming fashion show in Chicago. The brand is looking for unique, stylish, and expressive individuals who can bring its unconventional aesthetic to the runway. No previous modeling experience is required, making this an opportunity for new models looking to build their portfolio as well as experienced talent interested in adding new runway work.

Job Responsibilities

• Model Vintage Frills looks during the fashion show.
• Walk the runway with confidence and personality.
• Follow styling, wardrobe, and runway direction from the creative team.
• Represent the brand’s distinctive fashion aesthetic professionally.

Requirements

• No previous modeling experience required.
• Open to new and experienced models.
• Must be local to the Chicago area.
• Comfortable modeling distinctive and unconventional fashion.

Compensation

• $50 Vintage Frills shop credit.
• Professional runway photos provided.

New York Bridal Fashion Week Models

Job Description

A New York City modeling opportunity is seeking new faces interested in being considered for New York Bridal Fashion Week. Models will have the opportunity to showcase bridal fashion and gain professional runway and fashion industry experience. This casting is ideal for emerging models looking to expand their portfolios and be considered for upcoming fashion opportunities.

Job Responsibilities

• Model bridal fashion during New York Bridal Fashion Week opportunities.
• Walk confidently and professionally in runway and fashion settings.
• Follow direction from designers, stylists, and production teams.
• Maintain a professional attitude throughout fittings, rehearsals, and events.
• Represent assigned bridal looks with confidence and strong runway presence.

Requirements

• Seeking new and emerging models.
• Must be interested in bridal and runway modeling opportunities.
• Must be comfortable modeling in a professional fashion environment.
• Must be available to work in New York City.
• Professionalism, confidence, and a strong runway presence are encouraged.

Compensation

• Compensation details will be discussed with selected models.

AI-Generated Look Models for Creative Project

Job Description

A New York City casting call is seeking two distinctive models for a creative project centered around an AI-generated aesthetic. The production is looking for one male and one female talent with unique, futuristic, or unconventional features that create an AI-inspired appearance. No previous modeling experience is required.

Job Responsibilities

• Model for a creative production featuring an AI-inspired visual concept.
• Follow creative direction and posing guidance during the production.
• Bring a distinctive and visually unique presence to the project.
• Collaborate professionally with the creative team on set.

Requirements

• Seeking one male and one female model.
• Ages 21 and older.
• Must have a distinctive appearance that fits an AI-generated aesthetic.
• No previous modeling experience required.
• Must be located in New York City.

Compensation

• Compensation details will be discussed with selected talent.

Job Description

A non-union true crime reenactment series for network television is casting a male actor to portray “Bill” in an upcoming production filming in the Knoxville, Tennessee area. Production is seeking a performer who closely resembles the provided reference photo and can convincingly portray the character in dramatic reenactment scenes. The role involves scripted violence and murder-related subject matter, so applicants must be comfortable working with mature true crime content.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Bill in dramatic true crime reenactment scenes.
• Perform non-speaking actions and reactions appropriate to the storyline.
• Participate in scenes involving scripted violence and murder-related content.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Maintain character appearance and continuity throughout filming.

Requirements

• White male.
• In his 50s.
• Short gray hair.
• Must be comfortable with scripted violence and murder-related content.
• Must be able to work in the Knoxville, TN area.

Compensation

• $125 per day.
• Non-union role.

Job Description

W Talent NYC is holding an open casting call as the agency expands its roster for the fall fashion season. The team is actively scouting fresh faces for its fashion, commercial, and youth divisions, offering aspiring and emerging models an opportunity to be considered for representation and future modeling work. Talent should arrive ready to meet the agency team and showcase their natural look, personality, confidence, and camera presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Attend the W Talent NYC open casting call.
• Meet with agency representatives and modeling scouts.
• Present a professional, confident, and natural appearance.
• Be prepared to demonstrate modeling potential and personality.
• Be considered for fashion, commercial, youth, and other agency opportunities.

Requirements

• Open to new and aspiring models.
• Seeking fresh faces for multiple modeling divisions.
• Talent interested in fashion, commercial, or youth modeling is encouraged to attend.
• Must be comfortable presenting themselves in person to agency scouts.
• Professionalism, confidence, and a positive attitude are expected.

Compensation

• Compensation not specified.
• This is an agency open call for potential representation and future opportunities.

Job Description

TNG Agency is holding an open model call in Las Vegas for aspiring and emerging models interested in representation and professional modeling opportunities. The agency is welcoming talent across all genders, sizes, and ethnicities. This opportunity is open to models ages 16 and older who are ready to present their natural look and potentially take the next step in their modeling career.

Job Responsibilities

• Attend the agency’s in-person model open call.
• Present a natural, professional appearance to agency representatives.
• Follow instructions provided during the open call.
• Be prepared to discuss modeling interests and potential representation.
• Maintain a professional attitude throughout the evaluation process.

Requirements

• Ages 16+.
• All genders welcome.
• All sizes welcome.
• All ethnicities welcome.
• Arrive wearing all-black, form-fitting clothing.
• Wear flat shoes.
• Arrive with no makeup and natural hair.

Compensation

• Compensation not specified.
• This is an agency open call for potential modeling representation and opportunities.

Job Description

“911 Nashville,” a 20th Century Television production, is casting an older female featured background actor to portray the mother of the “Man in Hoodie” for scenes filming in Nashville. The role will be picture-selected by the director and calls for a woman in her 70s who can naturally fit the character and work comfortably in a professional television production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the mother character in featured background scenes.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Maintain consistent appearance, positioning, and performance.
• Remain available throughout a potentially extended filming day.
• Work professionally with cast, crew, and other background performers.

Requirements

• Female, in her 70s.
• Must be local to Nashville, TN, or surrounding areas.
• Must be a new face; talent who recently worked as a flight passenger or wedding guest cannot be booked.
• Must be available regardless of final call time.
• Must be able to commit to potentially 12+ hours on set.
• Must be legally eligible to work and complete I-9 verification.
• Production cannot provide work visa sponsorship.

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours.
• $12.50 per hour with an 8-hour guarantee.

Job Description

“911 Nashville,” a 20th Century Television production, is casting a male featured background actor to portray the “Man in Hoodie” for scenes filming in the Nashville area. This role will be picture-selected by the director, so applicants should closely match the requested age range and be comfortable working as featured background on a professional television set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the Man in Hoodie in featured background scenes.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Maintain continuity in appearance, movement, and positioning.
• Remain available for a potentially extended production day.
• Work professionally alongside cast, crew, and background talent.

Requirements

• Male, ages 38–48.
• Must be local to Nashville, TN, or surrounding areas.
• Must be a new face; talent who recently worked as a flight passenger or wedding guest cannot be booked.
• Must be available regardless of final call time.
• Must be legally eligible to work and complete I-9 verification.
• Production cannot provide work visa sponsorship.

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours.
• $12.50 per hour with an 8-hour guarantee.

Robert Role for True Crime TV Series

Job Description

A true crime television series for a major network is seeking a Black male actor to portray Robert in Knoxville, Tennessee. This paid casting opportunity is looking for talent in their 20s who can match the character’s required appearance and are comfortable running during filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Robert in a true crime television series.
• Perform required running and physical movement during filming.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout the shoot.
• Maintain character continuity across scenes and camera setups.
• Work professionally with the cast and crew on set.

Requirements

• Black male talent in their 20s.
• Must closely resemble the character reference provided by production.
• Must be comfortable running on camera.
• Must be able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Must be available for the full production call as required.

Compensation

• $150 per day.
• Hotel accommodations provided.