Feature Film Casting Call for Drummers

Paid Extras for Major Feature Film

Job Description
A major feature film is hiring paid extras for a variety of background actor roles. This film extras casting is open to union and non-union talent, with opportunities for diverse looks and everyday character types. No acting experience is required—just bring a great attitude, take direction well, and be ready for a professional set environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as background talent in feature film scenes

• Follow direction from the assistant director and background team

• Maintain continuity between takes (wardrobe, actions, positioning)

• Work professionally on set and stay performance-ready during holding

Requirements

• All genders and all ethnicities welcome

• Must be 18+

• Union and non-union talent welcome

• Must be legally allowed to work in the U.S.

• Background types may include stand-ins, locals, tourists, upscale partygoers, waitstaff/bartenders, and more

• Comfortable providing recent, clear photos for casting consideration

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity (rate shared upon selection)

Photo Doubles, Stand-Ins, Car Drivers, and Background Actors Needed for Feature Film

Job Description
A feature film is seeking photo doubles, stand-ins, car drivers, and background actors for scenes filming in the Savannah, Georgia area. This casting call is a great fit for talent with strong on-set professionalism, reliable availability, and the ability to take direction quickly. Roles will vary by scene needs, including continuity-focused stand-in work, driving work (when applicable), and general background performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray background characters naturally and consistently across takes

• Serve as a stand-in or photo double to support lighting, framing, and continuity

• Follow direction from the on-set team and maintain continuity

• For driver roles, safely operate a vehicle on camera as directed (when applicable)

Requirements

• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Savannah, Georgia area

• Professional, punctual, and comfortable working long production days

• Must be able to follow direction and adjust quickly on set

• For driving roles, must be a confident, safe driver (additional requirements may apply)

Compensation

• Pay rates and role-specific details will be provided to selected talent

Supporting Role: Shaka (Independent Feature Film)

Job Description
An independent feature film is casting a supporting role for Shaka, an African/African American male character (ages 18–22). This role calls for a talkative, confident presence with big personality—someone who can lean into comedic, slightly annoying energy in a believable way. The project will be filmed with an experimental style, with many moments built around improvisation, making it a strong fit for actors (or real people) who can think fast and stay natural on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Shaka in a supporting role with strong personality and confident energy

• Perform improvised dialogue and react naturally in the moment

• Take direction while staying flexible in an experimental filming style

• Maintain continuity in performance across takes and setups

Requirements

• African/African American male, ages 18–22

• Comfortable improvising lines and working with loose scripting

• Strong on-camera presence; comedic timing is a plus

• Open to actors and non-actors with authentic personality and confidence

Compensation

• $249 for an 8-hour day

Male Background Actors for Feature Film

Job Description
A non-union feature film is hiring male background actors for a production filming in Austin, Texas. This is a great on-set opportunity for talent who can take direction, blend naturally into scripted scenes, and help bring a feature film environment to life. Casting is seeking a range of looks across all ethnicities.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a background actor in feature film scenes

• Follow on-set direction from the assistant directors and production team

• Maintain continuity with wardrobe, positioning, and movements between takes

• Remain professional, attentive, and camera-ready throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Men, ages 30–50

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Must be local to or able to work in Austin, TX

• Reliable availability for the scheduled shoot day

• Comfortable with standard background actor guidelines (no hats, sunglasses, or extreme close-up photos for submission)

Compensation

• $125 for a 12-hour day (non-union)

Feature Film Extras Casting: Real Couples & Individuals (Non-Union)

Job Description
A non-union feature film is casting extras and background actors to portray real couples and individuals for scenes set at a couples yoga retreat. Production is seeking talent of all ethnicities, ages 20–50, who are comfortable with light physical interaction on camera (such as snuggling, assisted stretching, or massage). This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to build experience as a film extra on a professional set in Austin, Texas.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a background actor in couples retreat and yoga-style scenes.

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity across takes.

• Portray natural, believable reactions and interactions for the scene.

• Remain professional, punctual, and ready to work throughout the shoot.

Requirements

• Real couples and individuals, all ethnicities, ages 20–50.

• Must be comfortable with light physical interaction (snuggling, assisted stretching, massage).

• Must be available to work in Austin, TX as a local hire.

• Provide recent, clear photos that reflect your current look (including a chest-up and full-body photo).

Compensation

• $125 for 12 hours (non-union rate).

Pedestrian Background Actors for Feature Film Scenes

Job Description
A feature film is casting background actors to portray pedestrians in a police-station area scene filming in the Newnan area near Atlanta, Georgia. This paid background opportunity is perfect for new faces who can bring natural, everyday movement and realistic street atmosphere to the scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a pedestrian in background action to help build realistic street and public-setting moments.

• Follow on-set direction for movement, timing, and continuity.

• Maintain a natural, camera-ready look and professional set etiquette.

• Work smoothly with production regarding holding, staging, and resets.

Requirements

• Ages 18–60.

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

• Current photos must reflect your present look.

• Must be able to provide accurate sizes and basic appearance details (including tattoos, if any).

• New faces preferred.

Compensation

• $130 for up to 10 hours (unless otherwise stated).

Detective Background Actors for Feature Film Scenes

Job Description
A feature film is casting background actors to portray detectives for scenes filming in the Newnan area near Atlanta, Georgia. This paid background opportunity is for talent who can bring a believable, professional law-enforcement presence to a police-station setting and take direction well on a fast-moving set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a detective in background action for police station scenes.

• Follow on-set direction for blocking, timing, and continuity.

• Maintain a camera-ready, professional presence and stay in character during takes.

• Work with wardrobe and production to match the scene’s look and requirements.

Requirements

• Ages 18–60.

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

• Current photos must reflect your present look.

• Must be able to provide accurate sizes and basic appearance details (including tattoos, if any).

• New faces preferred.

Compensation

• $130 for up to 10 hours (unless otherwise stated).

Police Background Actors for Feature Film Scenes

Job Description
A feature film is casting background actors to portray police officers for scenes filming in the Newnan area near Atlanta, Georgia. This is a great opportunity for new faces to join a professional set, work with a strong crew, and appear in police-station sequences that help build the realism of the story.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a police officer in background action for a police station scene.

• Follow on-set direction for movement, timing, and continuity.

• Maintain a professional, camera-ready presence and remain in character during takes.

• Work smoothly with wardrobe and production to match the scene’s requirements.

Requirements

• Ages 18–60.

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

• Current photos must reflect your present look.

• Must be able to provide accurate sizes and basic appearance details (including tattoos, if any).

• New faces preferred.

Compensation

• $130 for up to 10 hours (unless otherwise stated).