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Casting Call for Real Families – Family and Kitchen-Focused Project

Job Description:
Trigger Casting is seeking real families for an upcoming project that focuses on family and kitchen activities. We are looking for families that include both a young child (2-5 years old) and a preteen or teenager (12-15 years old). This project aims to capture authentic family moments, highlighting the natural interactions in a kitchen setting.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Participate in a shoot centered around family and kitchen activities.
  • Be prepared to engage in natural and unscripted interactions with family members.
  • Follow the director’s guidance to capture genuine moments of family life.
  • Only one parent (mom or dad) is required to be present with the children, but both parents are welcome to participate if available.

Requirements:

  • Families must have a child aged 2-5 years and a preteen/teenager aged 12-15.
  • Open to all ethnicities except Caucasian.
  • Real families only; no actors or stand-ins.
  • Comfortable being on camera in a family-oriented setting.
  • Must be available for the shoot in early December.

Compensation Details:

  • The pay is excellent and will be discussed upon selection.
  • Families will be compensated for their time, with additional details provided during the application process.

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Neighbor (Background) for Major TV Network Project

Job Description
A major television network project filming in the Atlanta area is casting a background actor to portray a neighbor in a neighborhood scene. Production is seeking a natural, believable presence who can bring authentic reactions and everyday realism to camera. This is a great fit for performers who take direction well and are comfortable working a full filming day. Location: Alpharetta, GA area.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a neighbor in background scenes with natural behavior and realistic reactions.

  • Follow on-set direction, hit marks, and maintain continuity between takes.

  • Stay camera-ready and professional throughout the filming day.

Requirements

  • Female, ages 55–65.

  • Must be able to work as a local hire in the Alpharetta, GA area.

  • Must have full-day availability for the scheduled shoot day, as call/wrap times may vary.

Compensation

  • $130/10 hours (unless otherwise stated by production).

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Police Officers / SWAT (Background) for Major TV Network Project

Job Description
A major television network project filming in the Atlanta area is casting background talent to portray police officers and SWAT in neighborhood scenes. Production wants men and women who can bring a strong, professional presence on camera and take direction well on a fast-paced set. Location: Alpharetta, GA area.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray police officer or SWAT background roles in scripted neighborhood scenes.

  • Follow on-set direction, hit marks, and maintain continuity between takes.

  • Maintain a confident, uniform-ready look and professional on-camera presence.

Requirements

  • Men and women, ages 18–50.

  • Must be able to work as a local hire in the Alpharetta, GA area.

  • Must have full-day availability for the scheduled shoot day, as call/wrap times may vary.

Compensation

  • $130/10 hours (unless otherwise stated by production).

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Police Officers / FBI (Background) for Major TV Network Project

Job Description
A major television network project filming in the Atlanta area is casting background talent to portray police officers and FBI. Production is seeking men and women who can bring a professional, authoritative presence to camera in law-enforcement-style scenes. This is a great opportunity for performers with a clean, camera-ready look who can take direction on a fast-moving set. Location: Dunwoody, GA area.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray police officer or FBI background roles in scripted scenes.

  • Follow on-set direction, hit marks, and maintain continuity throughout filming.

  • Maintain a professional, uniform-ready appearance and confident presence on camera.

Requirements

  • Men and women, ages 18–50.

  • Must be able to work as a local hire in the Dunwoody, GA area.

  • Must have full-day availability for the selected workday (as call times may vary).

Compensation

  • $130/10 hours (unless otherwise stated by production).

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Grocery Store Patrons (Background) for Major TV Network Project

Job Description
A major television network project filming in the Atlanta area is seeking background actors to portray grocery store patrons. This is a great fit for talent who can deliver natural, everyday movement and reactions in a real-world retail setting. Production is looking for men and women 18+ who are camera-ready and can take direction on set. Location: Marietta, GA (near Marietta Square).

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a grocery store shopper in background scenes with natural movement and realistic behavior.

  • Follow on-set direction, hit marks, and maintain continuity between takes.

  • Remain professional, patient, and camera-ready throughout the filming day.

Requirements

  • Men and women, 18+.

  • Must be able to work as a local hire in the Marietta, GA area.

  • Must be available for the scheduled shoot day and able to work a full filming day if needed.

Compensation

  • $130/10 hours (unless otherwise stated by production).

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Featured Electrician (Police Officer Look) for Major TV Network Series

Job Description
A major television network series is casting a featured electrician who will also double as a police officer, filming in the Dunwoody area. Production needs a fit, camera-ready performer with a clean, professional appearance suitable for a police officer look. This is a small-day shoot with a strong cast and crew. Location: Dunwoody, GA area.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray an electrician in a featured background role and also appear as a police officer as needed.

  • Follow direction, hit marks, and maintain continuity between takes.

  • Stay camera-ready with a neat, uniform-appropriate appearance throughout the day.

Requirements

  • Male, any ethnicity, ages 30–60.

  • Fit build.

  • Must have hair and grooming appropriate for a police officer look: no beard.

  • Must be able to work as a local hire in the Dunwoody, GA area.

Compensation

  • $150/10 hours.

  • $50 bump.

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Featured Wife Role for Major TV Network Series

Job Description
A major television network series is casting a featured wife for an upcoming scene filming in the Dunwoody area. Production is seeking a natural, believable on-camera presence to portray the wife of a principal character with a Midwestern feel. This is a small-day shoot with a professional set and crew. Location: Dunwoody, GA area.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray the wife of a character in a featured background role within a scripted scene.

  • Follow on-set direction, maintain continuity, and stay camera-ready throughout filming.

  • Deliver natural, realistic reactions and simple actions that support the scene.

Requirements

  • Caucasian woman with blonde hair, ages 30–40.

  • Must be able to convincingly portray a Midwestern-type look and vibe.

  • Must work as a local hire in the Dunwoody, GA area.

Compensation

  • $150/10 hours.

  • $50 bump.

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Featured Mechanic Role for Major TV Network Series

Job Description
A major television network series is casting a featured mechanic for an upcoming scene filming in the Marietta area (near Marietta Square). Production is looking for a believable, blue-collar mechanic type who can bring a natural, grounded presence on camera. This is a small-day shoot with a professional set and crew. Location: Marietta, GA area.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a mechanic in a featured background role within a scripted scene.

  • Follow on-set direction, maintain continuity, and stay camera-ready throughout filming.

  • Perform simple, realistic mechanic-style actions as directed for the scene.

Requirements

  • Caucasian male, ages 30–50.

  • Must be able to convincingly portray a mechanic (blue-collar look), tall and fit preferred.

  • Must work as a local hire in the Marietta, GA area.

Compensation

  • $150/10 hours.

  • $50 bump.

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Brand Anthem Commercial Casting: Babies & Older Men (Phoenix)

Job Description
A non-union commercial campaign is casting in the Phoenix, Arizona area for a “Brand Anthem” project. Production is seeking babies and older men for lead, co-star, and featured background opportunities. Talent must be able to work as a Phoenix local hire (no travel or accommodations provided) and should have full-day availability across the listed shoot dates to be considered for one or multiple days. Location: Phoenix, AZ.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray featured roles in a commercial setting with natural, camera-ready reactions.

  • Follow on-set direction and remain professional throughout a full filming day.

  • For babies: appear on camera with a parent/guardian as needed and remain calm in a controlled set environment.

  • For older men: perform simple, directed actions that support the storyline and brand visuals.

Requirements

  • Must be able to work in Phoenix, AZ as a local hire (no travel/transportation/accommodation provided).

  • Seeking babies and older men (roles updated by production).

  • Must have full-day availability for the selected dates, as call times may vary.

  • Non-union talent only.

Compensation

  • Featured Background: $275/day for up to 10 hours (includes usage and buyout).

  • Usage/Buyout: Full usage, full buyout for 3 years (as provided).

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Event Patrons for Miami Movie Premiere (Red Carpet)

Job Description
A movie premiere event in Miami is looking for event patrons to attend, enjoy the red carpet, watch the film, and mingle during a social hour. This is a fun, on-camera-friendly atmosphere with a lively crowd, so bring your best energy and be ready to cheer, react, and have a great time. Location: Coconut Grove area, Miami, FL.

Job Responsibilities

  • Attend the premiere, enjoy the red carpet experience, and watch the movie.

  • Mingle during the social hour and help create an upbeat, celebratory atmosphere.

  • Be present and engaged on camera (laugh, cheer, react naturally).

Requirements

  • All ethnicities, all genders, ages 18+ (as provided).

  • Comfortable in a social setting with potential filming/photography.

  • Available for the full time commitment: 5:00 PM–9:30 PM.

  • Wear casual nice attire suitable for a premiere event.

Compensation

  • $60 flat rate.

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LA Tour Promo Casting: Featured Background Talent

Job Description
A tour promo for an undisclosed music artist is casting featured background actors in the Los Angeles, CA area. This opportunity is for talent who can bring strong character energy and authentic, camera-ready presence. You must be able to work as a local hire (no travel, transportation, or accommodation provided). Location: Los Angeles area (Lancaster, CA).

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform as featured background talent in a tour promo shoot.

  • Follow on-set direction, maintain continuity, and stay camera-ready throughout filming.

  • Bring believable character energy that matches the scene (rural realism or party atmosphere).

Requirements

  • Must be local to the Los Angeles area and able to self-report to set in Lancaster, CA.

  • Open to all ethnicities (role-specific age ranges apply).

  • Comfortable on camera and able to take direction quickly in a fast-moving production environment.

Compensation

  • Country Woman (Featured Background): Female, age 50–70, lived-in rural vibe with an interesting character look. $200/6.

  • Bachelorette Party Girls (Featured Background): Female, age 20s–early 30s, confident, fun, energetic with strong party vibes. $200/6.

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Dressed Firefighter Extras (Clean-Shaven Males)

Job Description
A production filming in the Chicago area is seeking clean-shaven male extras to portray dressed firefighters. This background role is ideal for talent with a polished, uniform-ready look and the ability to take direction on a busy set. Casting is focused on short hair, clean-shaven men across all ethnicities, ages 20s–40s. Location: Chicago, surrounding suburbs, and nearby border states (to IL only).

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a uniformed firefighter in background scenes.

  • Follow on-set direction, hit marks, and maintain continuity between takes.

  • Remain camera-ready with a neat, clean-shaven appearance and short hair.

  • Be prepared for a full filming day and work efficiently in a team setting.

Requirements

  • Male, clean-shaven, short hair.

  • All ethnicities, ages 20s–40s.

  • Must be local to Chicago/suburbs or able to work in Illinois from surrounding border states.

  • Must be available for the scheduled shoot day provided by production.

  • If previously booked in the last two weeks, be ready to share that information.

Compensation

  • Pay rate not listed.

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Miami Home Improvement Store Commercial Casting (SAG Scale)

Job Description
A Miami-based commercial is casting talent for a home improvement store shoot. Production is seeking a range of Hispanic, Caucasian, Asian, and all-ethnicity looks to portray everyday shoppers and store customers in a natural, approachable style. This is a SAG-AFTRA scale opportunity and will include a fitting and multiple shoot days. Location: Miami.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a realistic store customer in a home improvement retail setting.

  • Take light direction on set to deliver natural reactions and simple actions.

  • Attend any required callbacks and fitting as scheduled by production.

Requirements

  • Must be able to work as a local hire in Miami (or able to work there as needed).

  • Hispanic men (30–50)

  • Hispanic women (30–50)

  • Hispanic women (22–28)

  • Hispanic men (22–28)

  • Caucasian men (30–50)

  • Caucasian women (30–50)

  • Asian men (30–50)

  • All ethnicities (22–40)

Compensation

  • SAG-AFTRA scale rate: $783.00 (as provided by production)

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