DARS Internal Video Project Open Casting Call

Multiple Roles for Music Video Set in Retro Diner

Job Description
A vibrant, feel-good music video is casting a wide range of on-camera roles for a colorful, retro-inspired diner setting. This project celebrates life, movement, confidence, and self-expression, capturing joyful, human moments that feel authentic and cinematic. The production is seeking people of all backgrounds, identities, and body types who bring real energy, personality, and presence on camera. No prior acting experience is required for most roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in a music video set inside a retro diner

• Portray expressive, character-driven roles rooted in everyday life

• Move naturally, smile, dance, and interact authentically on camera

• Follow creative direction while bringing your own personality

• Maintain professionalism during a full shoot day

Available Roles

• YMCA Kids: Young boys and girls with big energy and expressive movement

• Preppy Mother: Polished, put-together mom with PTA energy and quiet intensity

• Goth Daughter: Dark aesthetic, expressive eyes, emotionally rich presence

• Midnight Club Couple:

  • Older Gentleman: Smooth, mysterious, seasoned presence

  • Middle-Aged Woman: Confident, sensual, expressive

• The Girlies Trio:

  • Front Woman: Magnetic, bold, commanding

  • Trans Woman: Confident, beautiful, cool

  • Drag Queen: Effortlessly stylish, high presence

• Diner Servers (Male): Friendly, energetic, natural charm (2 roles)

• Diner Cooks (Male): Grounded, working-class diner energy (2 roles)

• Elderly Man: Warm, familiar face with quiet storytelling presence

• Bingo Ladies: Loud, fun, community-driven personalities (3 roles)

Requirements

• Open to all ages, genders, ethnicities, and body types

• Big personalities, natural charm, and real energy

• Comfortable moving, dancing, smiling, and being expressive on camera

• Must be able to work a full shoot day

• No acting experience required for most roles

Compensation

• Paid music video project

• One full shoot day

• Professional production environment

Featured Performers for Music Video

Job Description
A music video for a rap and alternative artist is casting featured performers to appear in visually driven scenes. This project is seeking confident, camera-ready individuals who can bring energy, style, and presence to a professionally produced music video. The shoot will focus on mood, movement, and visual storytelling.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in a stylized music video

• Follow creative direction from the director and production team

• Perform natural movement, posing, or light action as needed

• Maintain professionalism and energy throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Male and female performers

• Ages 18 and older

• Comfortable appearing on camera in a music video setting

• Reliable and able to work in a fast-paced production environment

Compensation

• Paid music video opportunity

• Compensation based on role and shoot length

Chris – Friend Role for Television Reenactment Series

Job Description
A television reenactment series is seeking a male performer to portray Chris, a friend appearing in fraternity party scenes. This role supports the background storytelling and requires an athletic presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a friend in reenactment scenes

• Follow direction and scene blocking

• Maintain professional behavior on set

Requirements

• White male

• Dark hair

• Athletic build

Compensation

• $75 per day

Matt – Witness Role for Television Reenactment Series

Job Description
A television reenactment series is casting a male performer to portray Matt, a witness in the storyline. This role requires physical fitness and the ability to convey reactions clearly on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a witness in reenactment scenes

• Deliver believable visual reactions

• Follow production direction

• Maintain continuity across scenes

Requirements

• White male

• Ages 18–20s

• Athletic build

Compensation

• $100 per day

Antonio’s Girlfriend – Supporting Role for Television Reenactment Series

Job Description
A television reenactment series is seeking a female performer to portray Antonio’s girlfriend. This role supports the storyline and requires a natural, relatable on-camera presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a girlfriend character in reenactment scenes

• React naturally within social settings

• Follow direction from the production team

Requirements

• Female performer

• Ages 18–20s

• Comfortable on camera

Compensation

• $75 per day

Antonio – Friend Role for Television Reenactment Series

Job Description
A network television reenactment series is casting a young male performer to portray Antonio, a friend within the storyline. This role appears in multiple scenes and requires an athletic, grounded presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a friend in reenactment scenes

• Perform natural reactions on camera

• Follow on-set direction

• Maintain professionalism during filming

Requirements

• Black male

• Ages 18–20s

• Short hair

• Athletic build

Compensation

• $135 per day

Holly – Friend Role for Television Reenactment Series

Job Description
A television reenactment series is seeking a female performer to portray Holly, a friend appearing in a fraternity party storyline. This role focuses on visual storytelling and background interaction.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a friend in reenactment scenes

• React naturally within group environments

• Follow production direction

• Maintain continuity on set

Requirements

• White female

• Short blonde hair

• Comfortable appearing on camera

Compensation

• $100 per day

Sean – Friend of Victim Role for Television Reenactment Series

Job Description
A network television reenactment series is casting a young male performer to portray Sean, a close friend of the victim. This role appears across multiple scenes and requires strong visual storytelling through reactions and movement.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a concerned friend in reenactment scenes

• React naturally within dramatic scenarios

• Follow on-set direction

• Maintain professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• White male

• Ages 18–20s

• Brown hair, dark eyes

• Athletic build

Compensation

• $125 per day

Shane – Perpetrator Role for Television Reenactment Series

Job Description
A television reenactment series is seeking an athletic male performer to portray Shane, a perpetrator in a fraternity-related storyline. This role involves scripted violence and requires a confident, controlled on-camera presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a perpetrator in scripted reenactment scenes

• Perform physical actions safely and convincingly

• Follow blocking and production direction

• Maintain consistency across scenes

Requirements

• White male

• Ages 18–20s

• Brown hair

• Athletic, college football–type build

• Comfortable with scripted violence

Compensation

• $135 per day

Trent – Victim Role for Television Reenactment Series

Job Description
A network television reenactment series is casting a physically athletic male performer to portray Trent, a victim in a dramatic storyline involving a fraternity party scenario. This role appears in visual, non-verbal scenes and does not require prior acting experience. Comfort with intense subject matter is required.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a victim in scripted reenactment scenes

• Perform physical action naturally and safely

• Follow direction from the production team

• Maintain professionalism during intense scenes

Requirements

• White male

• Ages 18–20s

• Blonde hair

• Height approximately 6’2”, athletic build

• Comfortable with scripted violence and implied binge drinking

Compensation

• $135 per day

Stand-Ins for Commercial Production

Job Description
A commercial production is casting professional stand-ins to work as local hires in the Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina area. These paid stand-in roles support principal talent during lighting, blocking, and camera setups. The production is seeking physically specific matches with strong on-set professionalism and availability for extended shoot hours.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a stand-in for principal actors during technical setups

• Match the height, build, and general appearance of featured talent

• Follow direction from the assistant directors and camera department

• Maintain consistency, focus, and professionalism throughout filming

• Remain available for long shoot windows as required

Requirements

• Stand-In #1: Male, Black, ages 25–40, short hair, very fit build, height between 5’11”–6’1”

• Stand-In #2: Male, mixed ethnicity, ages 18–25, height 6’7”–6’10”, approx. 250 lbs, basketball player build, side fade haircut with fuller volume on top

• Stand-In #3: Male, mixed ethnicity, ages 18–25, height 6’3”–6’5”, approx. 205 lbs, basketball player build, side fade haircut with fuller volume on top

• Must be local to or able to work as a local hire in Raleigh/Durham, NC

• Reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable on set

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA stand-in rate (approximately $490)

• Paid commercial role

• Professional on-set experience

Multiple Roles for Sci-Fi Short Film

Job Description
A dramatic sci-fi short film is casting multiple lead, supporting, and featured roles for a character-driven story exploring humanity, trauma, and technology. This project centers on emotionally complex characters navigating fear, grief, control, and resilience. Performances rely heavily on strong facial expression, physical acting, and subtle emotional depth. This is an MFA thesis film with a professional set environment and a collaborative creative team.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray scripted characters in dramatic, emotionally intense scenes

• Convey fear, trauma, grief, restraint, or determination through performance

• Follow direction from the director and production team

• Maintain focus, continuity, and professionalism on set

• Collaborate in ensemble and group scenes when required

Available Roles

• Loretta Copeland (Lead): Female, appears 40s, emotionally complex character navigating loss of humanity

• The Interviewer: Black female, 20s–30s, controlled delivery with expressive eyes

• Therapist: Black female, 20s–50s, calm, empathetic, emotionally conflicted

• Young Hispanic Person: 20s–30s, fear-driven, strong physical acting

• Asian Woman: 20s–30s, panicked, emotionally heightened role

• Gaffer: Male, 20s–30s, traumatized and anger-driven

• Young Black Man #1: 20s–30s, grief-stricken and emotionally vulnerable

• Young Black Man #2: 20s–30s, fearful yet determined

• Eldest Son: Black male, 25–35, protective and emotionally driven

• Youngest Son: Black male, 18–25, dissociative and withdrawn

• Loretta’s Brother: Black male, 40–55, outspoken, protective, and intense

• Loretta’s Sister: Black female, 30–45, composed, stubborn, emotionally restrained

Requirements

• Open to performers of all experience levels (acting experience preferred but not required for all roles)

• Comfortable performing emotionally intense material

• Strong facial control and physical acting skills for featured roles

• Reliable, professional, and collaborative on set

Compensation

• Deferred pay

• Screen credit provided

• Meals provided during filming