CGEM 8th Annual Open Call

Models and Actors for Upcoming Entertainment Projects

Job Description

A talent agency is seeking new faces for a variety of upcoming film, television, commercial, fashion, and lifestyle projects. Casting directors are looking for individuals of all experience levels, including beginners, who are interested in modeling or acting opportunities. Multiple roles are available across a wide range of age groups and project types.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in auditions, castings, and talent evaluations
• Appear in film, television, commercial, modeling, or lifestyle projects
• Follow direction from casting professionals and production teams
• Maintain a professional attitude on set and during auditions
• Be available for project-specific filming or photography schedules

Requirements

• Open to beginners and experienced talent
• Seeking:
  • Children in grades K–6
  • Middle school teens
  • Teen actors and models
  • Adult actors and models
  • Adults ages 50–70
  • Families with infants, teens, and parents
• Interest in acting, modeling, commercials, or lifestyle content
• Professional attitude and willingness to learn
• Reliable and able to follow direction

Compensation

• Paid opportunities vary by project
• Film, television, commercial, and modeling experience
• Exposure to casting and talent industry professionals
• Opportunities for ongoing project consideration

Beauty Models for Beauty Brand Photoshoot

Job Description

A beauty brand is seeking models for an upcoming beauty-focused photoshoot. Casting directors are looking for confident, camera-ready individuals with a passion for beauty, skincare, makeup, or lifestyle content. This is an excellent opportunity to collaborate with a growing beauty brand and gain professional portfolio exposure.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a professional beauty photoshoot
• Model beauty products and promotional materials
• Follow direction from photographers, stylists, and the creative team
• Showcase confidence and personality on camera
• Maintain a professional attitude throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Models of all backgrounds encouraged to apply
• Comfortable posing for beauty and lifestyle photography
• Strong on-camera presence
• Professional portfolio preferred but not required
• Passion for beauty, fashion, or lifestyle content
• Must be based in or near the Los Angeles area

Compensation

• Paid modeling opportunity
• Professional beauty photoshoot experience
• Portfolio-building content and industry exposure
• Opportunity to collaborate with a beauty brand

Curly Hair Models for Haircut Experience

Job Description

A salon is seeking curly-haired models to receive a professional curly haircut while helping junior stylists gain hands-on experience under expert supervision. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with naturally curly hair who are interested in a refreshed look and personalized styling guidance. Models will work directly with a junior stylist alongside an experienced curl specialist.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as a hair model during a supervised haircut appointment
• Allow a junior stylist to perform a curly haircut under professional guidance
• Follow appointment instructions and consultation recommendations
• Provide accurate photos of your current hair before selection
• Maintain a positive and cooperative attitude throughout the service

Requirements

• Individuals with naturally curly hair
• Comfortable receiving a haircut from a junior stylist under supervision
• Able to provide current photos of their hair
• Reliable and available for the scheduled appointment
• Interested in professional curl care and styling techniques
• No modeling experience required

Compensation

• Highly discounted curly haircut service
• Personalized guidance from experienced curl specialists
• Professional haircare experience
• Opportunity to support stylist training and development

Cosplayers and Costumed Performers for Fantasy Production

Job Description

A production is seeking cosplayers and costumed performers with original, fan-made, or non-licensed costume creations for an upcoming project. Casting directors are looking for creative individuals with unique fantasy, sci-fi, superhero-inspired, steampunk, creature, historical fantasy, or other imaginative costume looks. This is a great opportunity to showcase your craftsmanship and character work on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in your original or fan-made costume
• Portray your character with confidence and authenticity
• Follow direction from the production team
• Participate in filming while maintaining costume continuity
• Collaborate professionally with cast and crew members

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Own an original, fan-made, or non-licensed costume
• Seeking fantasy, sci-fi, superhero-inspired, steampunk, creature, historical fantasy, and other unique costume looks
• Comfortable performing and posing on camera
• Reliable, professional, and available for filming
• Able to provide photos of costumes during the application process

Compensation

• $175 for 12 hours
• Paid performer opportunity
• Chance to showcase costume design and character performance
• Professional production experience

Models and Talent for Agency Open Call

Job Description

A modeling and talent agency is hosting an open call for new faces interested in pursuing opportunities in fashion, commercial, print, and entertainment projects. Casting directors are seeking fresh talent with confidence, personality, and a strong interest in modeling or acting. This is a great opportunity for aspiring models and performers looking to gain industry exposure.

Job Responsibilities

• Attend the agency open call and meet with talent representatives
• Showcase your personality, confidence, and potential
• Participate in evaluations for future modeling and acting opportunities
• Follow instructions provided by agency staff
• Present yourself professionally throughout the casting process

Requirements

• Ages 13 and older
• Minimum height of 5’8″
• Open to new and emerging talent
• No professional experience required
• Strong attitude, confidence, and professionalism
• Interested in modeling, commercial, or entertainment opportunities

Compensation

• Opportunity to be considered for agency representation
• Potential access to future modeling and acting opportunities
• Professional industry exposure
• Networking opportunities within the entertainment and fashion industries

Job Description

A production is seeking an athletic female model or actress to appear in an educational documentary-style video project focused on accessibility and mobility challenges experienced during temporary lower-limb injuries. The project will be shown to junior and community college students in Southern California and aims to foster awareness, empathy, and understanding of accessibility issues.

The selected talent will portray an individual recovering from a temporary leg injury while navigating everyday environments using crutches and a medical-grade cast or splint provided by the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an individual recovering from a temporary lower-limb injury.
• Participate in documentary-style scenes involving everyday activities and public navigation.
• Use provided crutches and a medical-grade cast or splint during filming.
• Follow creative direction while delivering natural, authentic on-camera performances.
• Collaborate with the production team to capture realistic and educational content.
• Bring multiple wardrobe options and personal accessories as requested.

Requirements

• Female, ages 18–30.
• Athletic, active, or fitness-oriented appearance.
• Based in or able to work in the Greater Los Angeles area.
• Comfortable performing physical activities while using crutches.
• Strong on-camera presence and ability to convey genuine emotion.
• Able to provide a headshot and full-body photo.
• Prior acting or modeling experience is a plus but not required.
• Experience using crutches, casts, or recovering from an injury is beneficial but not required.
• Must be willing to participate in a documentary-style production environment.

Compensation Details

• $100 flat rate.
• Approximately 3–4 hours of work.
• Meals and snacks provided.
• Compensation is non-negotiable.

Women for Professional Branding Photoshoot

Job Description

A professional branding and marketing photoshoot is seeking women of all backgrounds to help launch a new beauty and hair restoration brand. Casting directors are especially interested in women who have experienced hair loss due to medical conditions, alopecia, trichotillomania, hormonal changes, chemotherapy, aging, or other life experiences. This project aims to celebrate beauty, confidence, resilience, and authenticity through powerful visual storytelling.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a professional branding and marketing photoshoot
• Share your unique look and personal story through photography
• Follow direction from the creative and production team
• Help represent diverse experiences related to beauty and hair journeys
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude during the shoot

Requirements

• Women of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to apply
• No modeling experience required
• Especially seeking women who have experienced hair loss or hair restoration journeys
• Comfortable being photographed for marketing and branding materials
• Positive attitude and willingness to participate in a professional photoshoot
• Open to applicants from any location

Compensation

• Compensation provided for participation
• $200 gift card redeemable toward future services, retail purchases, or wigs
• Professional photographs
• Opportunity for future collaborations and influencer partnerships
• Chance to be featured in a major brand launch campaign

Black/Latina Mixed-Race Grandma for Commercial Role

Job Description

A production is urgently seeking a Black/Latina mixed-race female actor to portray a grandmother in an upcoming project. Casting directors are looking for talent with a warm, authentic presence who can deliver a few short speaking lines. This is a paid opportunity for local talent in the Tampa area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a grandmother character in scripted scenes
• Deliver a small number of speaking lines naturally and convincingly
• Follow direction from the production team and director
• Arrive prepared and ready for filming
• Maintain professionalism throughout production

Requirements

• Black/Latina mixed-race female
• Ages 60–79
• Comfortable performing a speaking role
• Strong on-camera presence and acting ability
• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Tampa area
• Reliable and available for the scheduled filming date

Compensation

• $650 for a half-day shoot
• Paid speaking role
• Opportunity to work on a professional production

Hispanic Female Actor for True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description

A true crime recreation series for network television is casting a Hispanic female actor to portray the victim’s mother in dramatic reenactment scenes. This non-union production is seeking talent who closely matches the character description and is comfortable performing in scenes involving scripted violence and murder-related content. No scripted dialogue is required for this role.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the victim’s mother in true crime recreation scenes
• Follow direction from the production team and director
• Participate in dramatic reenactments with emotional realism
• Maintain professionalism on set throughout filming
• Help accurately represent real-life events through visual storytelling

Requirements

• Hispanic female, late 30s to 40s
• Dark curly hair preferred
• Must closely resemble the character reference provided by production
• Comfortable with scripted violence and murder-related subject matter
• Able to portray emotional scenes authentically
• Reliable and professional on set

Compensation

• $200 per day
• Hotel accommodations provided
• Paid opportunity on a network television production

Lifestyle Friends Group for Lunch and Movie Scene

Job Description

Lifestyle casting is seeking a group of 3–4 friends for a paid lifestyle photo and video shoot. Producers are looking for authentic, outgoing individuals who can naturally interact while enjoying lunch and a movie together. This project aims to capture genuine friendships and real-life moments in a fun, relaxed environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a lifestyle-themed photo and video shoot
• Portray a group of friends enjoying lunch and a movie outing
• Engage naturally with fellow cast members during filming
• Follow creative direction from the production team
• Maintain a positive and energetic attitude on set

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 25–40
• Must apply as part of a friend group consisting of 3–4 people
• Comfortable being photographed and filmed
• Strong on-camera presence and natural chemistry with friends
• Reliable, professional, and available for the scheduled shoot

Compensation

• Paid opportunity
• Meals and movie experience included during filming
• Opportunity to gain on-camera lifestyle content experience

Actors for Dramatic Zoom Table Read

Job Description

A dramatic independent project is seeking actors for a virtual Zoom table read centered on a powerful story of grief, family, and forgiveness. The narrative follows a grieving artist who reconnects with her estranged sister after losing the chance to say goodbye to her mother. As memories and emotions resurface, she must decide whether to heal old wounds or risk losing the last family connection she has. Casting directors are seeking performers for multiple principal and supporting roles in this character-driven drama.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a virtual Zoom table read
• Perform scripted dialogue and character interactions
• Collaborate with fellow cast members and creative team
• Bring emotional depth and authenticity to assigned roles
• Attend the scheduled online session and be prepared

Requirements

• Actors of all experience levels are welcome
• Seeking performers for multiple principal and supporting roles
• Ability to portray emotionally nuanced characters
• Reliable internet connection and access to Zoom
• Strong reading and performance skills
• Professional attitude and collaborative spirit
• Some performers may be cast in multiple roles

Compensation

• Unpaid opportunity
• Gain experience working on a dramatic script
• Receive feedback from industry professionals and audience participants
• Network with filmmakers, actors, and creative collaborators
• Participate in a recorded table read for development purposes

Job Description

Active Doll is seeking confident and charismatic models to represent its upcoming swim collection campaign. The brand is looking for bold individuals of all sizes who embody confidence, self-expression, and authenticity. Selected models will be featured in the company’s next marketing campaign and promotional materials.

Job Responsibilities

• Model swimwear for the brand’s upcoming collection.
• Participate in campaign photoshoots and promotional content creation.
• Represent the brand professionally during production activities.
• Follow creative direction from photographers, stylists, and production staff.
• Travel to the designated shoot location in Miami as required.
• Promote a positive and confident brand image.

Requirements

• Must be able to travel to Miami, Florida.
• All sizes are encouraged to apply.
• Comfortable modeling swimwear in a professional production environment.
• Strong confidence and on-camera presence.
• Reliable and professional attitude.
• Applicants must submit:
  • Current photo
  • Weight
  • Clothing size
  • Height

Compensation Details

• Compensation details will be discussed with selected models.
• Selected talent will be featured in the brand’s upcoming swim collection campaign.