Jewish Queer Youth Open Casting Call

Dramatic Actors for First Responder Training Scenarios

Job Description

A paid casting opportunity is seeking dramatic actors in Lexington, South Carolina, to perform in realistic training scenarios for first responders. Roles are available for adult men and women across multiple age ranges, along with a toddler role. This training video casting call is ideal for performers who can deliver believable, emotionally grounded performances in scenario-based productions.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted or directed roles in first responder training scenarios.
• Deliver realistic and engaging dramatic performances.
• Follow direction from the production and training teams.
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming and rehearsals.

Requirements

• Adults ages 50–55.
• Adults ages 70–85.
• Men ages 20–45.
• Toddler ages 2–5.
• Comfortable performing dramatic material in training scenarios.
• Able to work in Lexington, South Carolina.

Compensation

• $350–$450 per day.

Hair Stylist Casting Call

Job Description

A production is casting women with hair styling experience for a paid on-camera opportunity filming in Midlothian, Texas. Casting directors are looking for Texas residents who have hands-on experience styling hair and can confidently represent the role on screen. This is an excellent opportunity for hairstylists or beauty professionals to showcase their skills in a professional production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in a role requiring hair styling experience.
• Demonstrate confidence and professionalism on set.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Be available for the scheduled filming date.

Requirements

• Female talent only.
• Must be a Texas resident.
• Previous hair styling experience is required.
• Must be available to work in Midlothian, Texas.

Compensation

• $200 for up to 12 hours.

Job Description

A new feature film, Beneath the Rust, is now casting union and non-union actors for multiple paid roles. Produced under the SAG-AFTRA Low Budget Theatrical Agreement (LBA), the coming-of-age drama will film in East Liverpool, Ohio this September. The production is seeking talented performers for lead, supporting, and day player roles that explore themes of friendship, recovery, loyalty, and hope in a Rust Belt community. Select lead roles are open nationwide, while several supporting and day player roles require East Liverpool local hires.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted dramatic scenes under the direction of the filmmaking team.
• Collaborate with cast and crew throughout rehearsals and production.
• Bring emotionally grounded, authentic performances to character-driven roles.
• Attend scheduled filming dates and remain available throughout production.

Requirements

Lead Roles

• Butterfly: Male, 21–25, White or Mixed Ethnicity. A fearless yet vulnerable young man struggling with addiction, identity, and the hope of redemption.
• Fat Andy: Male, 18–21, White or Mixed Ethnicity. A fast-talking, energetic friend whose reckless charm masks deeper emotional struggles.

Supporting Roles

• Montana, Jessie & Brianna: Females, 18–23, White or Mixed Ethnicity. Members of a close-knit friend group with strong personalities and rebellious energy. East Liverpool, Ohio local hires only.

Day Player Roles

• Construction Manager Frank: Male, 55–65, White. Rugged local construction manager with a raw Rust Belt appearance. Local hire only.
• Foreclosure Server Sam: Male, 50–65, White. Weathered, emotionally worn character delivering foreclosure notices. Local hire only.
• Court House Clerk Jennifer: Female, 50–70, White. Compassionate courthouse employee facing difficult moral choices. Local hire only.
• State Rep Shannon: Female, 40–70, White. Experienced public official providing emotional support during difficult times. Local hire only.

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA Low Budget Theatrical Agreement (LBA).
• All roles paid LBA Scale plus P&H and 10%.
• Travel and housing provided for qualifying non-local lead actors.

Job Description

A professionally produced psychological thriller micro-drama is casting background extras for an upcoming project titled Hidden. The production is seeking teens ages 16–18 of all genders and ethnicities to appear in scenes filming in the Chattanooga area. This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring actors to gain on-set experience, receive professional casting credit, and be considered for future productions with the participating production companies.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a background extra in the psychological thriller micro-drama.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Maintain professionalism throughout the filming day.
• Participate in scheduled scenes as assigned.

Requirements

• Ages 16–18.
• Open to all genders and all ethnicities.
• Do not wear hats or sunglasses in submission photos.

Compensation

• Professional casting credit.
• Opportunity to be considered for future projects with ATRX Agency, Neon Lion Productions, and Ambiance Media Partners.
• Compensation not specified.

Commercial Casting Call

Job Description

A non-union commercial is casting Latina and Hispanic women for a paid commercial filming in Austin, Texas. Casting directors are seeking talent to portray a mother and daughter navigating the excitement of getting a driver’s license. Real mothers and daughters are encouraged to apply together, but individual submissions are also welcome. Bilingual English and Spanish speakers are preferred, though not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a mother or daughter in a family-focused commercial.
• Deliver natural, conversational performances.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Participate in a full-day commercial shoot.

Requirements

• Mom: Latina or Hispanic woman, ages 30–50.
• Daughter: Latina or Hispanic woman, age 18+ to portray a 16–17-year-old.
• Real mothers and daughters are encouraged to apply together.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.
• Comfortable delivering 1–2 conversational lines in English and Spanish.
• Must be available to film in Austin, Texas.

Compensation

• Session Fee: $750.
• Usage Fee: $1,500 (+20% agency fee if applicable).
• Usage: In perpetuity, all media, worldwide, non-exclusive.

Make-A-Wish Video Project Casting Call

Job Description

A heartfelt Make-A-Wish video project is casting for two paid roles filming in the Washington, D.C. area. Casting directors are seeking emotionally expressive performers for a visually driven short film about self-discovery, resilience, and reconnecting with the world. This production features minimal dialogue and places a strong emphasis on subtle facial expressions and authentic emotional storytelling.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray one of the featured characters in a dramatic short film.
• Deliver authentic emotional performances with minimal dialogue.
• Follow direction from the creative team throughout production.
• Participate in scheduled filming during the week of August 17.

Requirements

• Principal – Candace: Female of color, ages 18–25. Must be able to portray an intelligent, grounded, emotionally restrained young woman with strong nonverbal acting skills. Potential for multiple filming days.
• Dayplayer – Elderly Woman: Female, age 70+, open to any ethnicity. Must be comfortable portraying a warm, meaningful supporting role. Anticipated one filming day.
• Strong facial acting and emotional expression are required.
• Must be available to work in the Washington, D.C. area.

Compensation

• Principal (Candace): $450 per day (less agency fees), potential for multiple filming days.
• Dayplayer (Elderly Woman): $400 per day (less agency fees), anticipated one filming day.

Isihia Casting Call

Job Description

A non-union true crime recreation series is casting the featured role of Isihia. Casting directors are seeking a Black male in his early 30s to portray the boyfriend of the victim in flashback scenes depicting happier moments.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Isihia in dramatic recreation scenes.
• Perform natural emotional moments on camera.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain continuity throughout filming.

Requirements

• Black male.
• Early 30s.
• Comfortable performing in a true crime recreation.
• Must be available to film in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Compensation

• $125 per day.

David Casting Call

Job Description

A non-union true crime recreation series is casting a featured role for David, a Black male in his early 30s. Casting directors are seeking talent to portray a man being interviewed by detectives in a dramatic recreation with minimal scenes. This is a great opportunity for actors interested in television reenactment productions.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray David during detective interview scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Deliver a natural, believable performance.
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming.

Requirements

• Black male.
• Early 30s.
• Comfortable performing in a dramatic true crime recreation.
• Must be available to film in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Compensation

• $125 per day.

Lead Role Casting Call

Job Description

A feature film is casting for a leading role and is seeking young men from the Valleys for an exciting paid opportunity. Casting directors are looking for local talent ages 18–24 to portray Brad, an athletic, highly competitive, cheeky, and confident character. No previous acting experience is required, making this an excellent opportunity for new performers looking to break into the film industry.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the lead character in a feature film.
• Deliver an authentic and engaging performance.
• Collaborate with the director and production team throughout filming.
• Attend scheduled rehearsals and filming dates.

Requirements

• Male, ages 18–24.
• Must be from the Valleys and locally based.
• No acting experience required.
• Must be athletic, confident, cheeky, and highly competitive in appearance and personality.
• Must be available to film in September.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Kids Casting Call

Job Description

A feature film is casting children for paid background roles in the Atlanta, Georgia area. Casting directors are seeking boys and girls ages 5–12 to portray students, neighborhood children, and therapy program participants. This is a great opportunity for young performers to gain on-set experience in a professional feature film production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray students, neighbors, or therapy program participants in background scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team on set.
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming.
• Participate in age-appropriate background activities as directed.

Requirements

• Boys and girls, ages 5–12.
• Comfortable performing in a background role.
• Must be available to work in the Atlanta, Georgia area.

Compensation

• $140 for up to 10 hours.

Horror Pilot Casting Call

Job Description

A horror pilot is casting speaking and supporting roles for an upcoming production in Chicago. Casting directors are seeking talented actors to bring a suspenseful story to life with emotionally compelling performances. This is an exciting opportunity for performers to audition for a horror project created by a major influencer and being pitched as a streaming series.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a speaking or supporting role in a horror pilot.
• Deliver authentic and emotionally engaging performances.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Participate in rehearsals and filming as required.

Requirements

• Seeking the following roles:
  • Black woman, ages 25–30.
  • Black male, 30s.
  • Six children, ages 10–14, all races.
  • Black male, 50s.
  • Caucasian woman, ages 30–40.
• Strong acting skills and ability to portray dramatic or suspenseful scenes.
• Must be comfortable performing in a horror-themed production.

Compensation

• Compensation not specified.

Documentary Casting Call

Job Description

A nonprofit documentary is casting non-speaking background roles for a project filming in and around Birmingham, Alabama. Casting directors are seeking African American and White performers across multiple age groups to help tell an inspiring story through authentic visual storytelling. This is a great opportunity for individuals interested in participating in a meaningful documentary production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray assigned background roles in documentary reenactment scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming.
• Help create authentic, story-driven scenes.

Requirements

• Seeking the following talent:
  • African American boys, ages 6–9 and 10–11.
  • African American teenage boys, ages 14–19.
  • African American girls, ages 4–7 and 5–11.
  • African American teenage girls, ages 14–19.
  • African American woman, ages 21–25.
  • African American woman, age 60+.
  • African American man, ages 40–55.
  • White boys, ages 6–9 and 10–11.
  • White girl, ages 5–8.
  • White woman, ages 21–25.
• Must be available to work in the Birmingham, Alabama area.

Compensation

• Non-paid opportunity.
• Travel costs may be negotiated, if applicable.