Documentary Casting Call for Musician Look-Alikes

Job Description

Resilient Productions is casting actors for “El Tesoro del Cielo,” an upcoming Spanish-language, faith-based short film filming in Orlando, Florida. The production is seeking performers for three emotionally driven roles centered around family, compassion, and faith. Actors should be comfortable delivering natural, expressive performances and portraying emotionally meaningful moments through dialogue, facial expressions, and reactions.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the assigned character authentically according to the script and director’s creative vision.
• Deliver dialogue naturally and fluently in Spanish.
• Perform emotional and dramatic scenes with believable reactions.
• Participate professionally in rehearsals, filming, and production activities as required.
• Collaborate effectively with the director, cast, and production team.

Requirements

• Must speak Spanish fluently and naturally.
• Elizabeth Morales: Female performer with a playing age of 30–40; should convey a loving, warm, devoted, educated, hardworking, and naturally elegant mother with a caring and approachable presence.
• Josué Morales: Male performer with a playing age of 30–40; should portray a loving, hardworking, devoted father who is kind, respectful, warm, and has a natural paternal presence.
• Special Character: Male performer with a playing age of 30–45; medium-to-long hair and fair skin, with a calm, warm, compassionate presence and the ability to maintain a peaceful spirit throughout the performance.
• Performers must be comfortable with emotional scenes and capable of communicating genuine emotion through facial expressions, eyes, and reactions.
• Selected applicants will receive audition sides and self-tape instructions.

Compensation

Non-paid passion project.

Talent will receive IMDb credit, meals on set, and footage for their acting reel.

Job Description

An upcoming independent short film is casting a lead actress for a paid role filming primarily in New York City. The project is inspired by Éric Rohmer’s Nadja in Paris and is seeking a young performer capable of carrying a character-focused narrative. The selected actress will take on the central role and work closely with the filmmakers to create a natural, engaging performance across multiple locations. The production will film throughout NYC, with an additional scene planned in Madison, New Jersey, where transportation will be provided.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform the lead role in an independent short film.
• Prepare and perform scripted scenes across multiple locations.
• Develop a natural and believable interpretation of the lead character.
• Collaborate closely with the director and production team.
• Take direction and incorporate creative feedback into performances.
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout production.

Requirements

• Seeking an actress ages 18–25.
• Must be comfortable performing a lead role.
• Strong natural acting and character-development abilities.
• Applicants should submit a reel and current headshots.

Compensation

• Paid role.
• Food will be provided during filming.
• Transportation will be provided for the Madison, New Jersey scene.

Job Description

An independent short film titled “Below the Line” is casting lead and supporting actors for production in Atlanta and surrounding areas. The story centers on Rose, a driven indie filmmaker struggling to balance her passion for filmmaking with the realities of building a sustainable career. As she pushes toward what she believes will be her breakthrough, her relationships and creative work begin to suffer. Through reflection and personal growth, she begins to reconsider what success means and how the journey of creating art can shape relationships, identity, and purpose.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a lead or supporting role in an independent short film.
• Prepare scripted material and deliver believable character-driven performances.
• Collaborate with the director, cast, and production team.
• Take creative direction and incorporate feedback into performances.
• Portray the emotional and interpersonal dynamics of characters working within the film industry.
• Maintain professionalism throughout rehearsals and production.

Requirements

• Rose: Female, ages 25–35, portraying a driven and passionate independent filmmaker struggling with career ambition, relationships, and creative fulfillment.
• Sage: Ages 20–35, any ethnicity; nonbinary, gender-nonconforming, or LGBT talent. The character is a local actor and crew member and a friend of Rose.
• Kai: Male, ages 25–35, any ethnicity. The character is an actor and occasional production assistant who moved to Atlanta and is considering leaving the industry to pursue teaching and family life.
• Must be comfortable performing emotionally grounded, character-focused material.
• Applicants should contact production for rates, audition sides, and video audition instructions.

Compensation

Paid.

Job Description

A paid children’s casting call is seeking two young performers for a non-speaking product video featuring creative building toys similar to LEGO-style construction sets in British Columbia. The production is looking for outgoing, confident children who genuinely enjoy playing with toys and can remain naturally engaged on camera. Selected talent will interact with the building products while following simple direction in a relaxed, small-scale production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a non-speaking product video featuring building toys.
• Naturally play, build, and interact with the featured products on camera.
• Follow simple instructions from the production team.
• Remain comfortable, expressive, and engaged during filming.
• Work cooperatively with the other child performer and production team.
• Participate in product-focused shots for digital advertising and promotional use.

Requirements

• Seeking a Black female child, ages 7–12.
• Seeking a Black male child, ages 5–8.
• Outgoing, confident personality and an interest in playing with toys.
• Comfortable appearing and performing naturally in front of a camera.
• A parent or legal guardian must remain on set for the entire filming session.
• Talent should understand that finished footage cannot be used in personal portfolios or demo reels due to client confidentiality.

Compensation

$50 CAD/hour with a 3-hour minimum guarantee.

Minimum booking: $150 CAD per child.

Job Description

Sixth String Pictures is casting background actors and extras for a passion project short film filming in San Francisco. The production is looking for Bay Area talent to help bring several realistic industry and social settings to life on screen. Selected performers may portray actresses competing for a lead role, actors participating in a professional table read, or patrons in a lively bar environment. Talent should be comfortable working as part of an ensemble, taking direction, and delivering natural background performances that support the atmosphere and story of each scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a background actor in assigned short film scenes.
• Portray industry professionals, audition participants, or bar patrons as assigned.
• Deliver natural and believable background performances.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Work collaboratively with cast, crew, and fellow background performers.
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout production.

Requirements

• Must be 18+, with certain roles requiring talent to be 21+.
• Seeking female Asian performers ages 18–30.
• Seeking White performers ages 18+.
• Seeking performers of any ethnicity ages 21+.
• Older performers are particularly encouraged to apply.
• Must be comfortable taking direction and performing naturally in an ensemble environment.

Compensation

Unpaid / Passion Project

Job Description

An editorial jewellery campaign is urgently casting male freelance models for a full-day studio shoot in Vancouver, Canada. The production is seeking freelance/unrepresented models who are comfortable modeling jewellery for editorial photography and video. The shoot will include close-up product imagery, so applicants must have well-groomed hands and nails and pierced ears.

Job Responsibilities

• Model jewellery for an editorial photo and video campaign.
• Participate in a full-day studio shoot in Vancouver.
• Pose for portrait, editorial, and close-up product shots.
• Follow creative direction from the photographer and production team.
• Showcase jewellery naturally and professionally on camera.
• Maintain clean, camera-ready hands and nails for close-up photography.

Requirements

• Male models.
• Must be freelance/unrepresented.
• Must have pierced ears.
• Clean, well-manicured hands and nails are required.
• Comfortable participating in close-up jewellery/product shots.
• Must be available for the full shoot day.

Compensation

$400 flat fee

TV Series – Male Stand-In

Job Description

A television production filming in the Chicago area is casting a male stand-in to assist with lighting, camera blocking, and scene preparation. The production is seeking talent who closely matches the actor’s physical characteristics and can maintain consistent positioning throughout the shoot. This is a non-speaking stand-in opportunity for local talent, with previous extra or stand-in experience welcomed but not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Stand in for an actor during lighting and camera setups
• Assist the production crew with camera blocking and scene preparation
• Maintain consistent marks, positions, and movements between setups
• Follow direction from the camera and production teams
• Remain attentive and professional throughout each production day

Requirements

• Caucasian male
• Ages 20s to 40s
• Dark hair
• Height between 6’0″ and 6’3″
• Weight between 230 and 275 lbs.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or states bordering Illinois
• Previous stand-in or background acting experience is helpful but not required
• Must be available for multiple production days
• Must be comfortable working until approximately 8 PM

Compensation

• $192 for 8 hours
• Time-and-a-half overtime after 8 hours

TV Series – Fire Chief Stand-In

Job Description

A television production filming in the Chicago area is seeking a male stand-in to match an actor portraying a fire chief. This non-speaking stand-in role involves helping the production team establish lighting, camera blocking, and scene setups before filming. The opportunity is open to experienced stand-ins as well as talent interested in gaining professional on-set experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Stand in for an actor during lighting and camera setups
• Assist the crew with camera blocking and scene preparation
• Match assigned positions and movements as directed
• Follow instructions from the production and camera teams
• Remain available and attentive throughout the filming day

Requirements

• Caucasian male in his 40s to 60s
• Height between 5’11” and 6’1″
• Medium-to-large build
• Light brown or reddish hair
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or neighboring states bordering Illinois
• Previous stand-in or extra experience is helpful but not required
• Must be comfortable working until approximately 10 PM

Compensation

• $192 for 8 hours
• Time-and-a-half overtime rate after 8 hours

Feature Film – Lead Roles for Young Adults

Job Description

A feature film shooting in Tijuana, Mexico, is casting young men and women for lead roles. The production is seeking individuals with strong presence, personality, and enthusiasm for being part of a cinematic project. Previous acting experience is not required, making this an opportunity for aspiring actors and newcomers interested in landing a principal film role.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a lead role in a feature film production
• Portray the assigned character naturally and authentically
• Follow direction from the director and production team
• Participate in required scenes throughout the filming schedule
• Collaborate professionally with cast and crew

Requirements

• Men and women ages 17 to 25
• No previous acting experience required
• Strong presence and personality
• Enthusiastic about participating in a film production
• Must be available for the full required filming schedule in Tijuana, Mexico

Compensation

• Compensation details will be provided by the production

Feature Film – Young Daughter Role

Job Description

A feature film filming in Memphis, Tennessee, is casting a young female performer for a daughter role. The production is seeking a sweet, genuine, and naturally affectionate child actor with strong on-camera potential and good acting skills. This is a local-hire, non-union opportunity, with the possibility of multiple workdays.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a young daughter in a feature film
• Perform scripted scenes naturally and authentically
• Take direction from the director and production team
• Demonstrate appropriate emotional expression and character interaction
• Maintain focus and professionalism while working on set

Requirements

• Female child actor
• Caucasian
• Approximately 5 to 8 years old
• Sweet, genuine, and naturally affectionate demeanor
• Good acting skills
• Must be local to Memphis, Tennessee, and able to work as a local hire
• Non-union talent

Compensation

• $449 per day
• Travel expenses are not provided

Technical College – Speaking Host Role

Job Description

A technical college production is casting a speaking host role in Clarkston, Georgia. The selected performer will portray a college student delivering an informational speech on camera. This paid speaking role is open to talent of any gender and ethnicity and is ideal for performers who are confident delivering scripted or informational material in a natural, engaging style.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a technical college student in a speaking host role
• Deliver an informational speech clearly and confidently
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain a natural and engaging on-camera presence
• Arrive prepared and professional for the production

Requirements

• Talent in their 20s to 30s
• Open to any gender
• Open to any ethnicity
• Must be able to work in Clarkston, Georgia
• Comfortable speaking and performing on camera
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Compensation

• $800 for 10 hours

Feature Film – Very Featured Male Teen Role

Job Description

A new feature film is casting a very featured male performer to portray the teenage version of a lead character in Marietta, Georgia. The production is seeking Latino-appearing talent with dark hair who can convincingly play a teen. This is a prominent background acting opportunity for talent interested in gaining feature film set experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the teenage version of a lead character in a feature film
• Perform as a very featured background actor in assigned scenes
• Follow direction from the director and production team
• Maintain character appearance and continuity throughout filming
• Arrive prepared and remain professional while working on set

Requirements

• Male talent, age 18 or older
• Must be able to convincingly portray a teenager
• Latino appearance with dark hair
• Height of 5’10” or shorter
• Must be able to work in Marietta, Georgia
• Reliable and comfortable taking direction on a professional film set

Compensation

• $160 for 12 hours