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Film Crew Casting Call for Independent Short Film

Job Description

An independent short film production is seeking experienced and motivated crew members to join the team for an upcoming project in East London. This is a paid opportunity for film professionals looking to contribute their technical expertise to an independent production. Multiple crew positions are available across camera, sound, lighting, and data management departments.

Job Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the production team to ensure smooth filming operations.
  • Perform duties specific to the assigned crew position.
  • Assist with production setup, execution, and wrap procedures.
  • Maintain professional standards and work efficiently on set.
  • Support the creative vision of the filmmakers through technical expertise.
  • Follow production schedules and safety protocols.

Requirements

1st AC / Focus Puller

  • Experience managing camera focus and supporting camera operations.
  • Strong understanding of camera systems and on-set workflow.

DIT (Digital Imaging Technician)

  • Experience handling media management, data backup, and workflow organization.
  • Knowledge of digital cinema camera formats and file management.

Sound Recordist

  • Experience capturing high-quality production audio.
  • Ability to operate professional sound recording equipment.

Gaffer

  • Experience with lighting design, setup, and electrical safety practices.
  • Ability to work closely with the cinematography department.

Compensation Details

  • £100 per day.
  • Paid crew opportunity.
  • Opportunity to gain experience and credits on an independent short film production.

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“You Ain’t Gotta Lie To Kick It” Open Casting Call

Job Description

Casting is underway for “You Ain’t Gotta Lie To Kick It,” a short film directed by Keaton Greene with a screenplay by Kole Greene, shooting in late November in Los Angeles. The film is the second of three in the anthology series “You’re Missing The Point,” a multimedia social critique of contemporary society’s relationship to perception and authenticity. The production is casting three leads, one supporting role, and featured extras under a SAG-AFTRA Short Film Micro Budget Agreement, open to both union and non-union talent. Talent must be LA based or able to work as an LA local hire.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform in a 35mm short film shooting in late November in Los Angeles
  • Portray one of the film’s leads, supporting characters, or featured extras

Requirements

  • LA based or willing to work as an LA local hire
  • Open to union and non-union talent
  • Apply for one role: Young Man, Young Woman, Maxxer, Maxxer’s Mom, Server, or Patrons

Compensation

  • Young Man (lead): $500/day x 2 days = $1,000
  • Young Woman (lead): $500/day x 2 days = $1,000
  • Maxxer (lead): $500/day x 1 day = $500
  • Maxxer’s Mom (supporting): $250/day x 1 day = $250
  • Server (featured extra): $200/day x 2 days = $400
  • Patrons (featured extra): $200/day x 1 day = $200

 

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

“Brownie” Casting Call for Homeless Woman

Job Description

Casting is underway for “Brownie,” a short film written and directed by Curtis Adair, shooting October 14th in Savannah, Georgia. The production is seeking a featured extra to play a homeless woman. Set in 1901, the film follows a photographer in the Jim Crow South facing a moral crisis after the first Kodak Brownie camera is released to the public. The role calls for a dark-skinned African American woman aged 20-39 with a period-appropriate look for 1901.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform as a featured extra in the short film “Brownie”
  • Maintain a period-appropriate appearance for a 1901 setting

Requirements

  • Dark-skinned African American woman, aged 20-39
  • Natural hair colors, no piercings, no visible tattoos
  • Available to work local hire to Savannah, GA on October 14th
  • Submit name, age, height, phone number, city, tattoo locations, and headshot plus full-body photo

Compensation

  • $125 for 8 hours

 

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

London Casting Call for Child and Parent, Football Groups, and Private Chef

Job Description

A London production is seeking real people for several paid on-camera opportunities. Roles include a young child who loves trucks appearing alongside a parent for a Christmas charity campaign, a football coach with team members or a group of football friends, and a private chef specializing in fitness and protein-focused meals. Selected participants should be comfortable appearing naturally on camera and following production direction.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate in an on-camera production in London.
  • Child and Parent: Appear together in a heartwarming Christmas charity campaign centered around the child’s interest in trucks.
  • Football Group: Appear as a football coach and four team members or as a group of five friends from a football team.
  • Private Chef: Prepare or present fitness and protein-focused meals while engaging naturally with the camera.
  • Follow creative direction and collaborate professionally with the production team.

Requirements

  • Child and Parent: Child must be ages 3–6 and have a strong interest in trucks; parent must be comfortable appearing on camera with the child.
  • Football Group: London-based football coach with four team members, or five friends from a football team with one member who is visibly older.
  • Football participants do not need to play professionally.
  • Private Chef: Must specialize in fitness and protein meals.
  • Private Chef: Must have proven experience creating content and presenting to camera.
  • Must be able to work in London.

Compensation

  • Child and Parent: £700 for the child and parent.
  • Football Group: £200 per person.
  • Private Chef: £1,000.
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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

NOW CASTING — SCAR AWARENESS MONTH

A short film celebrating Scar Awareness Month is seeking children, adults, and older adults with visible scars from surgery, accidents, or other life-changing experiences. The production aims to highlight authentic personal stories centered on survival, healing, transformation, and individual journeys. Talent of all ethnicities and backgrounds is encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear in a short film focused on Scar Awareness Month
  • Share the personal story behind a visible scar
  • Participate in on-camera interviews or storytelling segments as directed
  • Discuss experiences related to survival, healing, transformation, or personal growth
  • Follow production direction and remain professional throughout filming

Requirements

  • Open to children, adults, and older adults
  • Must have a visible scar from surgery, an accident, or another life-changing experience
  • All ethnicities and backgrounds are encouraged to apply
  • Submit two recent photos
  • Submit one clear photo of the scar
  • Provide a short written story about the scar and personal journey
  • Provide age and social media handle if available
  • Must be comfortable discussing the story behind the scar on camera

Compensation

  • Compensation details have not been provided
  • Additional terms may be shared with selected participants

Job Description

An independent short film is seeking a Colorado-based female actor to portray Annie, a young woman navigating grief and unresolved emotions. The production is looking for a performer who can deliver a grounded, emotionally authentic performance in a character-driven story.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Annie in an independent short film.
  • Deliver an emotionally grounded and believable performance.
  • Work closely with the director to bring the character and story to life.
  • Follow creative direction and collaborate professionally throughout production.

Requirements

  • Female actor, ages 25–35.
  • Must be based in Colorado.
  • Strong dramatic acting and emotional performance skills.
  • Comfortable working on an independent short film production.

Compensation

  • Unpaid.
  • Meals provided.
  • High-quality copy of the finished film for reel use.
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Job Description

A potential new challenge-based reality series is seeking fun, outgoing young adults in London for a non-broadcast taster tape for a major international streamer. The production is looking for confident personalities who are ready to step outside their comfort zone and take part in an exciting reality TV experience with potential prize money.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate in a taster tape for a potential challenge-based reality series.
  • Showcase an authentic, outgoing, and engaging personality on camera.
  • Participate in challenges and activities as directed by the production team.
  • Be willing to step outside your comfort zone and engage with the reality series format.

Requirements

  • Ages 20–29.
  • Fun, outgoing, and confident personality.
  • Comfortable appearing on camera and participating in challenges.
  • Must be able to participate in London.

Compensation

  • Paid opportunity.
  • Potential prize money.
Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description

“The Incident,” a non-union student short film in Montreal, is seeking a female actor to portray Catherine, a therapist. Catherine takes a traditional approach to therapy and typically prefers direct questions that encourage reflection. However, previous sessions with Croh have been unusual, leaving her more cautious in how she responds during their conversations.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Catherine, a therapist, in the short film.
  • Deliver a natural and emotionally grounded performance.
  • Bring depth and subtlety to therapy-session scenes.
  • Take direction and collaborate with the director and production team.

Requirements

  • Female actor, ages 30–60.
  • Strong dramatic acting and character performance skills.
  • Comfortable portraying a therapist in dialogue-driven scenes.
  • Must be able to work in Montreal.

Compensation

  • Unpaid.
  • Food and transportation provided.
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Skycam Utility – Alabama @ Mississippi St – 9/30/26-10/3/26

Job Description

MING Entertainment is hiring a Skycam Utility for Alabama @ Mississippi St at Davis Wade Stadium in Mississippi State, Mississippi (9/30/26-10/3/26),for the college football broadcast on ESPN. Skycam Utility crew assist Technical Operations with game-day operations and strike for remote TV broadcasts: watch the cables and reels the Skycam hangs from to prevent tangling, and unload and load medium-to-heavy cases off the broadcast trucks. Applications are submitted through the online form on the listing page.

Job Responsibilities

  • Assist Technical Operations with game-day operations and strike for remote TV broadcasts
  • Watch the cables and reels the Skycam hangs from to prevent tangling
  • Unload and load medium-to-heavy broadcast cases off the trucks

Requirements

  • Assist in set-up (unloading the truck, carrying equipment) and strike
  • Not afraid of heights; may need to climb or walk catwalks
  • Able to lift up to 40 lbs

Compensation

  • Pay rate not listed

 

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Skycam Utility – Penn St @ Northwestern – 9/29/26-10/2/26

Job Description

MING Entertainment is hiring a Skycam Utility for Penn St @ Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois (9/29/26-10/2/26),for the college football broadcast on ESPN. Skycam Utility crew assist Technical Operations with game-day operations and strike for remote TV broadcasts: watch the cables and reels the Skycam hangs from to prevent tangling, and unload and load medium-to-heavy cases off the broadcast trucks. Applications are submitted through the online form on the listing page.

Job Responsibilities

  • Assist Technical Operations with game-day operations and strike for remote TV broadcasts
  • Watch the cables and reels the Skycam hangs from to prevent tangling
  • Unload and load medium-to-heavy broadcast cases off the trucks

Requirements

  • Assist in set-up (unloading the truck, carrying equipment) and strike
  • Not afraid of heights; may need to climb or walk catwalks
  • Able to lift up to 40 lbs

Compensation

  • Pay rate not listed

 

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Utility II (ABC) – Philadelphia @ Chicago – 9/28/26

Job Description

MING Entertainment is hiring a Utility II (ABC) for Philadelphia @ Chicago at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois (9/28/26),for the Monday Night Football broadcast on ABC. Utility II crew assist Technical Operations with set-up, execution, and teardown for remote TV broadcasts: unload and load medium-to-heavy cases, lay out and pick up broadcast cabling, pull and coil cable for camera operators, and carry camera batteries. Applications are submitted through the online form on the listing page.

Job Responsibilities

  • Assist Technical Operations with set-up, execution, and teardown for remote TV broadcasts
  • Unload and load medium-to-heavy broadcast cases
  • Lay out and pick up broadcast cabling; pull and coil cable for camera operators
  • Carry camera batteries

Requirements

  • Live within 65 miles of the venue
  • 18 or older with legal U.S. work status
  • Minimum 7 shows as a regional-level utility in live remote productions
  • Operational familiarity with TV equipment (cameras, cables, monitors)
  • Skilled at over/under cable wrapping and tidy coils
  • Positive, proactive attitude in a fast-paced, changing environment

Compensation

  • Pay rate not listed
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Parab (ABC) – Philadelphia @ Chicago – 9/28/26

Job Description

MING Entertainment is hiring a Parab (ABC) for Philadelphia @ Chicago at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois (9/28/26),for the Monday Night Football broadcast on ABC. Parab crew operate a wired parabolic microphone dish to capture field-of-play sound, moving along the sideline and endline following the action. Applications are submitted through the online form on the listing page.

Job Responsibilities

  • Operate a wired parabolic microphone dish to capture field-of-play sound
  • Move along the sideline and endline following the action

Requirements

  • Must live within 65 miles of the event site to be considered
  • Physically fit; able to stand for long periods
  • May be exposed to weather
  • General understanding of the sport

Compensation

  • Pay rate not listed
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Runner – Philadelphia @ Chicago – 9/28/26

Job Description

MING Entertainment is hiring a Runner for Philadelphia @ Chicago at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois (9/28/26),for the Monday Night Football broadcast on ABC. Runner crew assist Operations and Production on site for remote broadcasts: run errands, distribute information, coordinate announcer arrivals and departures, and handle other show tasks as directed. Applications are submitted through the online form on the listing page.

Job Responsibilities

  • Assist Operations and Production on site for remote broadcasts
  • Run errands, distribute information, and coordinate announcer arrivals and departures
  • Handle other show tasks as directed by the operations team

Requirements

  • Live within 100 miles of the venue
  • 21 or older with legal U.S. work status
  • Valid driver license
  • Previous runner or PA experience
  • Reliable communication by cell, text, and email
  • Positive, proactive attitude in a fast-paced, changing environment

Compensation

  • Pay rate not listed

 

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