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College Students for TV Series Background Roles

Job Description

A television series is now casting background actors to portray college students in upcoming scenes filming in Purchase, New York. Casting directors are seeking fresh faces for paid extra work in a campus-style setting.

This opportunity is ideal for performers looking to gain professional on-set experience while working on a scripted television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray college students in television series scenes
• Follow direction from the production team during filming
• Participate in realistic campus and student-life background scenes
• Maintain professionalism and continuity on set
• Be camera-ready for filming throughout the production day

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Open to SAG-AFTRA and non-union performers
• New faces only
• Must not have previously worked on the series
• Must submit current clear photos, including one full-length image
• Must provide clothing sizes and contact information
• Must confirm ability to self-report or use production transportation

Compensation

• $187 for 10 hours
• Paid background acting opportunity
• Professional on-set television production experience
• Filming in Purchase, New York

Restaurant Employees for Feature Film Background Roles

Job Description

A feature film production is now casting background actors to portray restaurant employees in upcoming scenes filming in Savannah, Georgia. Casting directors are seeking talent of all ethnicities to play servers, waiters, waitresses, bus staff, and hostesses in a busy restaurant setting.

This opportunity is ideal for performers with real restaurant or serving experience who want to gain on-set experience in a professional film production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray restaurant employees in feature film scenes
• Perform realistic restaurant service and background actions
• Follow direction from the production team during filming
• Maintain professionalism and continuity on set
• Work collaboratively with cast and crew members

Requirements

• Ages 18–50
• Open to all ethnicities
• Seeking talent to portray servers, waitstaff, bus staff, and hostesses
• Restaurant or serving experience preferred
• Comfortable working on camera in a restaurant environment
• Must complete the required casting application process

Compensation

• $182 for 12 hours
• Opportunity to appear in a feature film production

Performers and Creatives for Immersive Art Productions

Job Description

A Brooklyn-based art collective is now casting actors, performers, creators, and unconventional artists for a series of immersive productions and interactive storytelling experiences. The creative team is seeking expressive individuals interested in collaborative performance, social media content creation, experimental theater, and immersive world-building.

Projects include interactive cabaret experiences, gamified public events, devised theater productions, and character-driven digital content designed to blur the lines between performance art, storytelling, and community engagement.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in immersive theater and live performance productions
• Collaborate on character creation and story development
• Appear in social media videos, public activations, and promotional content
• Contribute creative ideas for sketches, performances, and audience interactions
• Participate in workshops, rehearsals, and public performance experiences
• Help build interactive and evolving artistic worlds across live and digital platforms

Requirements

• Open to actors, comedians, dancers, musicians, storytellers, puppeteers, poets, creators, and unconventional performers
• Strong improvisation and collaboration skills preferred
• Comfortable performing on camera and in public settings
• Creative, outgoing, and expressive personalities encouraged to apply
• No professional headshots required
• Must submit photos and/or a short introduction video
• Passion for immersive art, experimental storytelling, and creative collaboration

Compensation

• $18 per hour
• Opportunity to collaborate on immersive artistic productions
• Creative workshops and performance development opportunities
• Brooklyn-based productions with digital media involvement

Female Featured Background Actor for Diner Scene

Job Description

A television production is now casting a featured female background actor for a diner scene filming in the Nashville area. Casting directors are looking for a young adult performer who can convincingly portray a teenage character in a featured on-camera role selected directly by the production’s director.

This is a great opportunity for local talent seeking featured background experience in a professional production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured diner patron in a television production
• Follow on-set direction from the director and production team
• Maintain continuity and professionalism during filming
• Be camera-ready for featured background scenes
• Remain available for extended filming hours if needed

Requirements

• Female talent ages 18–20 who can portray age 16
• Must be local to the Nashville, Tennessee area
• Must be available for a full filming day and flexible call times
• Must submit current photos, including at least one full-body image
• No hats, sunglasses, or filters in submission photos
• Must provide valid work authorization documentation for I-9 verification
• Professional attitude and reliable availability required

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours
• Time and a half after 8 hours

Featured Kid Background Actors for Netflix Series

Job Description

A Netflix television series is now casting featured kid background actors for upcoming filming in Georgia. Casting directors are searching for expressive children with strong personalities, natural reactions, and the ability to take direction well in suspense-driven scenes.

This featured opportunity is ideal for kids with acting, theater, improv, commercial, or on-set experience who are comfortable working in dramatic and suspense-style environments.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray featured background characters in a television series
• React naturally during suspense and horror-style scenes
• Follow on-set direction from the production team
• Participate in overnight filming when required
• Work around staged suspense elements, loud noises, and special effects makeup

Requirements

• Kids ages 9–12
• Must be expressive and comfortable on camera
• Acting, theater, improv, or commercial experience preferred
• Ability to follow direction and remain professional on set
• Comfortable with suspense-themed scenes and overnight filming
• Parent or guardian must be available for submissions and filming coordination

Compensation

• $140 for 10 hours
• Featured background role on a Netflix television series

Actors for Paid Indie Film Casting Call

Job Description

An upcoming independent film production is now casting Seattle-based actors for paid roles in a new indie movie filming later this year. Casting directors are seeking talented performers of all ethnicities for a variety of roles in the project, including opportunities for young actors.

This is a great opportunity for local talent looking to gain experience in an independent film production while working with a creative filmmaking team.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in scripted scenes for an indie film production
• Collaborate with directors and cast members during filming
• Bring authenticity and personality to on-camera performances
• Follow on-set direction and production schedules
• Participate in rehearsals and filming as required

Requirements

• Must be local to the Seattle area
• Open to all ethnicities and experience levels
• Seeking actors ages 12–15 for youth roles
• Comfortable performing on camera
• Professional attitude and reliable availability required
• Must complete the submission process before the application deadline

Compensation

• Paid acting opportunity
• Opportunity to work on an independent film production
• Professional on-set experience with a creative production team
• Filming scheduled for August and September

Actors for Vertical Microdrama Series

Job Description

A new vertical microdrama series is now casting multiple paid non-union acting roles for an upcoming production filming in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Casting directors are seeking talented performers to portray a variety of comedic and dramatic college-age and middle-aged characters in a fast-paced story centered around rivalry, relationships, and campus drama.

This project offers actors the opportunity to work on a professionally produced scripted series with a wide range of memorable character roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted scenes for a vertical-format drama series
• Portray dynamic and emotionally expressive characters
• Collaborate with directors and fellow cast members on set
• Bring authenticity and personality to college and sports-related roles
• Follow production schedules and on-set direction during filming

Requirements

• Seeking actors for multiple male and female roles
• Must be comfortable performing dramatic and comedic scenes
• Strong on-camera acting skills preferred
• Ability to portray college-age or middle-aged characters
• Non-union talent encouraged to apply
• Must have a professional attitude and reliable availability

Compensation

• Paid acting positions
• Non-union production
• Opportunity to appear in a professionally produced microdrama series
• Filming in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Experienced Bowlers for Feature Film Background Roles

Job Description

A feature film production is now casting experienced bowlers, bowling teams, and league members for upcoming scenes in a new movie project. Casting directors are seeking performers of all ethnicities and genders who have real bowling experience and can bring authenticity and energy to the production.

This is a great opportunity for bowling enthusiasts to appear in a professional film production while showcasing their skills on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray bowlers in feature film scenes
• Participate in realistic bowling alley environments and gameplay
• Follow on-set direction from the production team
• Work collaboratively with cast and crew during filming
• Bring authentic bowling experience and energy to the role

Requirements

• Must have bowling experience
• Bowling leagues and teams are encouraged to apply
• Open to all ethnicities and genders
• Comfortable performing on camera
• Must complete the required casting application process

Compensation

• $182 for 12 hours
• Opportunity to appear in a feature film production

Voice Screening Participants for Accessibility Technology Research

Job Description
A research initiative is now seeking participants for paid voice screening sessions supporting accessibility and translation technology projects. These projects help improve tools such as hearing aids, voice-to-text systems, and real-time translation software. No acting or performance experience is required — the production is simply looking for individuals with clear, natural communication skills for in-person recording sessions at professional studios across multiple U.S. cities.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in voice recording and communication research sessions
• Speak naturally and clearly during studio recordings
• Collaborate with research and production teams during sessions
• Follow instructions provided during the recording process
• Attend scheduled in-person sessions at professional studios

Requirements

• No experience required
• Strong natural communication skills preferred
• Backgrounds in customer service, teaching, hospitality, sales, acting, counseling, translation, or people-focused work encouraged
• Comfortable participating in professional recording environments
• Must complete an initial online screening process
• Available for in-person sessions in participating cities

Compensation

• $100 per hour

Photo Double for Television Production

Job Description
A television production is now casting a Caucasian male photo double for an upcoming shoot in Austin, Texas. Production is seeking talent who closely matches the physical specifications of the featured actor for on-set filming and potential fitting work. This opportunity is ideal for dependable performers with matching proportions and professional availability.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a photo double during production filming
• Match the actor’s body type and physical appearance for camera setups
• Participate in fittings and production preparation if needed
• Follow detailed direction from the production team
• Maintain professionalism during filming and wardrobe sessions

Requirements

• Caucasian male
• Height: 6’4”
• Weight: 215–230 lbs
• Shirt size: XL
• Chest: 40
• Sleeve: 32.5
• Waist: 38
• Must closely match required physical specifications
• Professional and reliable attitude on set

Compensation

• $400 paid opportunity

Caucasian Male Photo Double for Netflix Series

Job Description
A Netflix television series is now casting a Caucasian male photo double for one of the principal actors filming in Rutledge and Conyers, Georgia. Production is seeking dependable talent who closely matches the actor’s body type and physical proportions for on-set filming and photography work. This opportunity may include additional filming dates throughout the season.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a photo double for a principal actor during filming
• Match the actor’s body type, height, and overall proportions
• Participate in long filming days on set
• Follow detailed direction from production staff and crew
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout production

Requirements

• Caucasian male, ages 18–30
• Height between 5’8” and 5’10”
• Weight between 135–160 lbs
• Clean-shaven appearance required
• Comfortable potentially wearing a wig
• Dependable, detail-oriented, and professional attitude
• Must have reliable transportation
• Comfortable working long filming hours

Compensation

• $168 for 12 hours guaranteed
• Overtime paid after 12 hours

Actors for Independent Series “South of Eight Mile”

Job Description
An independent series filming in Detroit is now casting African American men and women for character-driven roles in the upcoming production “South of Eight Mile.” This story-focused series explores raw and authentic experiences inspired by real people and real Detroit stories. Casting directors are seeking reliable performers who can bring emotional depth and authenticity to the screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray dramatic and character-driven roles in the independent series
• Follow direction from directors and production staff
• Participate in rehearsals and filming schedules as needed
• Deliver authentic and emotionally grounded performances
• Collaborate professionally with cast and crew throughout production

Requirements

• African American men and women, ages 30–40
• Ability to take direction well
• Reliable and professional attitude
• Strong on-camera presence preferred
• Acting experience is a plus but not required
• Open to additional supporting roles available in the series

Compensation

• Competitive pay rates
• Non-union production