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“Merry & Bright” Atlanta Casting Call for Folk Musicians

Background Folk Musicians for Holiday Film

Job Description
A feel-good holiday production is seeking background talent to portray bluegrass and folk musicians in a small-town setting. This is an ideal opportunity for musicians with an authentic Americana or Southern folk style to be featured on screen. Filming will take place in the Stone Mountain/Tucker, Georgia area. Talent who can bring their own instruments, such as an acoustic guitar or banjo, are highly encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray bluegrass or folk musicians in a lively, festive scene
  • Provide your own acoustic instrument (banjo or guitar preferred)
  • Dress in rustic, folksy attire to match the production’s tone
  • Follow direction from the production team and perform light playing or miming

Requirements

  • White/Caucasian males, ages 18–100
  • Must be comfortable on camera in a performance-style setting
  • Experience with acoustic or folk instruments is preferred
  • Folky facial hair is a plus but not required
  • Must be able to work as a local hire in Georgia

Compensation

  • Paid background role with potential for featured placement
  • Opportunity to bring your personal musical style to screen
  • Adds musical performance experience to your acting résumé

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Male Roles for A-List Music Video Court Scene

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A major artist’s new music video is casting two featured background roles for a courthouse sequence. The production needs a muscular male inmate and an older Caucasian male judge to bring authenticity to the visuals. Filming takes place in Atlanta with a single afternoon call; times may shift slightly as the schedule finalizes.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray assigned character (inmate or judge) with believable expressions and body language

  • Follow director’s cues to hit marks and maintain continuity across multiple takes

  • Arrive camera-ready in production-approved wardrobe (jail attire or judicial robes provided)

  • Remain professional and adaptable during on-set timing or scene changes

Requirements

  • Muscular male, 20s–40s, any ethnicity, comfortable in inmate role

  • Caucasian male, 50s+, distinguished appearance suited to a judge role

  • Available for the full afternoon and early evening shoot block

  • Local to Atlanta or able to self-report; reliable transportation required

Compensation

  • Unpaid featured background role with on-screen credit

  • High-profile exposure in a major A-list music video

  • Meals, craft services, and standard production amenities provided

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Family Funeral-Goers for A-List Music Video Courtroom Scene

Job Description
An A-list artist’s upcoming music video needs five featured background actors to portray a grieving family at an intimate funeral service. Production seeks a grandmother, mother, father, one adult relative, and one child (any age). The scene films in Atlanta and captures heartfelt reaction shots that enrich the video’s story arc. Call time is mid-afternoon; exact timing may shift slightly.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray somber, respectful mourners during a short graveside sequence

  • Follow the director’s cues for positioning, facial expression, and subtle interaction

  • Arrive wearing dark, formal funeral attire; be prepared for light continuity adjustments

  • Maintain professionalism and focus throughout multiple takes

Requirements

  • Grandmother: senior female, any ethnicity, authentic maternal presence

  • Mother & Father: adults 30 – 50s, any ethnicity, able to convey quiet emotion

  • Adult Family Member: 20 – 40s, any ethnicity, flexible look

  • Child: infant to teen, any ethnicity, comfortable filming alongside parent/guardian

  • Local to Atlanta or able to self-report; reliable transportation required

Compensation

  • Unpaid featured background credit with prominent screen time

  • High-visibility exposure in a major music video release

  • On-set meals, craft services, and standard production amenities provided

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Featured Background Extras for MTV Series

Job Description
A new MTV scripted series is booking fresh faces for a variety of small, scene-stealing background roles filming in Atlanta. Production needs lively locals to fill engaging settings—from a dog-grooming shop and fairy-themed party to sleek tech offices, cyber cafés, salons, parks, and trendy shoe stores. Each performer will work one shoot day and help create authentic, colorful moments that drive episodic storylines.

Job Responsibilities

  • Bring believable energy to specialty scenes (pet spa, cosplay party, office, salon, cyber café, park, shoe shop)

  • Follow assistant directors’ cues to hit marks, repeat actions, and maintain continuity

  • Provide self-styled wardrobe that matches your booked role (casual streetwear, nerd-tech looks, all-black salon attire, generic fairy/medieval costumes—no branded cosplay)

  • Arrive set-ready and stay available for a full shooting block, adapting to schedule changes

Requirements

  • Adults 18+, all genders and ethnicities; Atlanta local-hire only

  • New talent who have not previously appeared on this MTV production

  • Flexible availability for one upcoming shoot day (morning, afternoon, or evening call)

  • Role-specific notes:

    • Pet-scene talent: must supply friendly, fully vaccinated dog and be comfortable on camera with animals

    • Cosplay partygoers: bring your own non-branded fairy/medieval costume and mask

    • Cyber-café extras: supply personal laptop and be comfortable with light tech improv

    • Sex-shop patrons: comfortable on camera in an adult retail environment (no explicit content)

    • Stylists: prior salon experience preferred; all-black wardrobe required

Compensation

  • $100 flat rate for up to eight hours, plus overtime after eight

  • Meals, craft services, and production insurance provided

  • Screen credit and exposure on a nationally broadcast MTV series

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Adult Extras for Action-Drama TV Series – $182/12

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A hit episodic drama filming its fourth block is casting versatile background talent for multiple shoot days in Miami and surrounding areas. The production needs a diverse mix of neighbors, motel guests, charter-boat tourists, fishermen, warehouse crews, construction workers, and gritty street characters to populate key scenes in Episodes 102 and 108. Non-union locals with flexible availability are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray everyday Miami locals or specialty roles (e.g., tourists, warehouse laborers, thugs) with authentic energy

  • Follow AD cues to hit marks, repeat actions, and maintain scene continuity

  • Bring self-provided wardrobe options that fit your assigned look (casual, workwear, construction gear, etc.)

  • Remain professional on set, adapting to schedule changes and multiple takes over a 12-hour call

Requirements

  • Adults 18+, all genders, all ethnicities

  • Reliable transportation to Miami metro locations and nearby rural sets

  • Full-day availability for at least one shoot date between June 27 and July 23

  • Comfortable working outdoors in Florida heat and standing for extended periods

Compensation

  • $182 for a 12-hour day, with overtime per industry guidelines

  • Standard production meals, craft services, and screen credit provided

  • Full buyout for series usage (episodes, marketing, streaming)

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Background Extras for Courtroom Thriller Limited Series

Job Description
A high-profile limited series is casting versatile background talent for its final shoot day in Marietta. Production needs adults to portray courtroom professionals, media crews, concerned parents, and local residents—adding authentic texture to pivotal scenes.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform natural background actions as assigned (courtroom seating, press scrums, street ambience)

  • Take direction quickly to maintain continuity across multiple takes

  • Provide own professional, business-casual, or everyday wardrobe aligning with your role type

  • Remain on set for a full shooting block and adapt to schedule changes

Requirements

  • Men and women, 18 + , all ethnicities

  • Character categories include:

    • Lawyers & business professionals

    • Journalists, reporters, photographers, boom operators, camera operators

    • Angry parents & community residents (some comfortable smoking on camera)

    • Residents with cars (note vehicle make/model for possible booking bump)

  • Prior set experience helpful but not required

Compensation

  • $182 for a 12-hour day

  • Additional $35 if booked with personal vehicle

  • On-set meals, credit, and standard production amenities included

Featured Background Talent for Tech Sizzle Reel

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A Seattle-area production is booking non-union background actors for a short corporate sizzle reel spotlighting a leading technology brand. Each performer will work one half-day shoot and portray polished professionals—think photographers, newsroom hosts, office staff, and modern creatives—across studio and outdoor setups. Local hires only; reliable self-transportation is required.

Job Responsibilities

  • Bring authentic, professional energy to workplace-style scenarios

  • Follow director and AD cues to hit marks, repeat actions, and maintain continuity

  • Arrive camera-ready in clean business or smart-casual wardrobe as assigned

  • Cooperate with crew on quick resets and seamless scene transitions

Requirements

  • Non-union talent, any gender or ethnicity, ages 20–65 (role-specific)

  • Comfortable on camera with conservative, corporate presentation

  • Previous photography or on-air experience helpful for specialty roles but not mandatory

  • Must be a local hire within easy driving distance of Seattle/Redmond; no travel pay

  • Full-day availability to accommodate variable call times

Compensation

  • $100 flat for a three-hour call (overtime paid if shoot exceeds three hours)

  • Full buyout for internal company use; no conflicts

  • Standard on-set refreshments and parking provided

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Mascot/Costume Character Performers Needed

Job Description
A lively commercial production is casting talented mascot performers to bring playful, full-body characters to life. The shoot requires high energy, precise movement, and the stamina to work in costume during two consecutive summer days. Local New England talent only.

Job Responsibilities

  • Animate a mascot/costume character with expressive gestures and safe physicality

  • Follow choreography and director cues for both scripted and improvisational moments

  • Maintain costume integrity and comfort, assisting with quick breaks as needed

  • Engage with cast and crew professionally while sustaining on-set enthusiasm

Requirements

  • Height between 5’6″ and 6’0″; non-union

  • Available for both scheduled shoot dates

  • Local to New England with reliable transportation (no travel reimbursement)

  • Comfortable performing in a full-body suit for extended periods

Compensation

  • $1,700 project rate if cast

  • Meals, standard production amenities, and full buyout provided

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Child Piano Double for TV Series

Job Description
A television production is casting a blonde Caucasian girl, aged 4–5, with basic piano skills to appear as a paid extra in two consecutive filming days. Scenes feature a young musician character performing simple tunes and interacting with a grand piano on set. Shoots take place in the Decatur, Georgia area with a professional child-friendly crew.

Job Responsibilities

  • Mimic easy piano fingering while seated at the instrument

  • Follow direction to match rhythm and hand placement for close-ups

  • Maintain focus and cheerful demeanor during multiple takes

  • Work both scheduled shoot days to ensure scene continuity

Requirements

  • Female, Caucasian, blonde, 4–5 years old

  • Solid sitter with previous piano lessons or familiarity around a keyboard

  • Non-union; accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times

  • Available for filming on two specified dates in Decatur, GA

Compensation

  • Paid daily rate (disclosed upon booking)

  • On-set meals, snacks, and child-appropriate breaks included

  • Screen credit and potential future casting consideration

Union Barbers Needed for TV Background Role

Job Description
A Los Angeles-based television production seeks skilled barbers to appear on screen as authentic shop talent. This one-day shoot requires union performers with real barbering experience who can confidently handle tools while maintaining continuity for multiple takes.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform basic barbering actions (clipper work, scissor trims, neck clean-ups) on camera

  • Follow direction to match timing and positioning across scenes

  • Maintain professional demeanor and set etiquette throughout the day

Requirements

  • Current union status and active registration in a recognized background database

  • Proven barbering experience with ability to supply own standard tools

  • Legal eligibility to work in the United States and self-report to the Los Angeles area

Compensation

  • $216 for an 8-hour day (union scale)

  • Overtime, meals, and standard production amenities included

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Baseball Scene Extras for National Insurance Commercial

Job Description
A Fredericksburg-based production is booking union background actors, ages 25–55, for energetic baseball scenes in a national insurance commercial. Selected talent will portray spirited fans—and possibly on-field players—across two shoot days. No acting dialogue is required, but an outgoing presence and comfort on camera are essential.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray enthusiastic baseball spectators or players in stadium and crowd shots

  • Follow AD and director cues to maintain continuity and high-energy reactions

  • Arrive on time with appropriate casual fan attire (team colors encouraged)

  • Observe set safety rules and keep a professional attitude throughout long takes

Requirements

  • Male or female, any ethnicity, ages 25–55

  • Union-eligible and legally able to work in the United States

  • Available for both shoot days in Fredericksburg, VA, with reliable transportation

  • Comfortable standing, cheering, and repeating actions for multiple takes

Compensation

  • $448.70 day rate for an 8-hour call

  • Overtime at $84.13 per hour after the 8th hour

  • Standard on-set meals, craft services, and production insurance provided

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Young Piano Double for Feature Film – Competitive Day Rate

Job Description
A Decatur-area feature film seeks a Caucasian child performer, aged 4–5, with beginner piano skills to serve as an on-screen double. The role supports key scenes that showcase a young character’s musical talent. Shooting spans two consecutive days; talent must be available locally and arrive camera-ready.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a young pianist on screen, matching simple hand movements to pre-recorded music

  • Follow direction from the director and child-wrangler to maintain continuity

  • Participate in rehearsals and brief blocking sessions each day

  • Remain attentive on set, maintaining focus during multiple takes

Requirements

  • Caucasian girl, 4–5 years old with blonde or light-brown hair

  • Basic piano experience (previous lessons; ability to replicate simple melodies)

  • Comfortable working under studio lights and around film equipment

  • Parent or legal guardian on set at all times; must provide recent photo and full contact details

  • Reliable transportation to Decatur and flexibility for two full shoot days

Compensation

  • Paid daily rate (industry-standard for child doubles)

  • Meals and craft services provided for child and guardian

  • Screen credit and professional set experience

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Nightclub Extras for High-Energy TV Series 

Job Description
This Miami nightclub casting call seeks background actors aged 18–35 to bring high-octane nightlife vibes to a new TV series filming in the Wynwood area. Think velvet-rope glamour, $20K bottle service, and a room packed with celebrities, influencers, and global elites. You’ll help create an authentic, ultra-lux setting for two upcoming episodes. Call time is early morning, so be ready to bring full energy from the first shot.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray stylish club-goers in fast-paced nightlife scenes

  • Dance, mingle, and maintain high party energy on camera throughout the shoot

  • Take direction quickly from the AD team to hit marks and timing

  • Stay in designated holding areas between takes and be set-ready at all times

Requirements

  • Ages 18–35; any ethnicity; non-union

  • Local to Miami or able to self-report to Wynwood on the shoot date

  • Comfortable with loud music, strobe lights, and extended standing/dancing

  • Able to supply upscale nightclub wardrobe options that fit the scene’s luxury aesthetic

Compensation

  • $182 for a 12-hour day (higher rate available for featured roles)

  • Overtime per standard industry guidelines

  • Meals, craft services, and production insurance provided

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04-18-2025

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