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Casting Call: Real People for Videography Session

Job Description:

Big Fish Casting is seeking real people of all ages, shapes, colors, and sizes to participate in a research and development project. The role involves being part of a videography session in a Hollywood studio, capturing a diverse range of real-life individuals. This project aims to showcase authentic and natural expressions and interactions.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Participate in a videography session at a Hollywood studio.
  • Follow directions from the videography and production team to capture various poses and expressions.
  • Maintain a natural and authentic presence on camera.
  • Engage in activities and interactions as directed to create genuine footage.

Requirements:

  • Age: Must be 18 years or older
  • Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Appearance: All ages, shapes, colors, and sizes are needed
  • Experience: No prior modeling or acting experience required
  • Availability: Must be available to shoot at the Hollywood studio on the specified date

Compensation Details:

  • Paid roles (rate to be discussed upon hiring)

Related jobs:

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Background Actor – Bikini Girls

Job Description
Casting background actors to portray bikini-clad guests in upscale pool and party scenes for a television series.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear in poolside party scenes wearing a bikini

  • Interact naturally with other guests

  • Maintain energy and professionalism on set

Requirements

  • Female performers, ages 18–30, all ethnicities

  • Comfortable wearing a bikini on camera

  • Confident, fit appearance

  • No visible tattoos unless covered or released

  • Must be a local hire

Compensation

  • Filming: $250 for up to 10 hours, overtime after

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Background Actor – Hip Hop Party Guests (Female)

Job Description
Female background actors are needed to portray glamorous guests at high-end hip-hop parties in a scripted series.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray confident party guests on camera

  • Interact naturally within social scenes

  • Follow direction and continuity

Requirements

  • Female performers, ages 18–35, all ethnicities

  • Stylish, fun, and camera-ready

  • No visible tattoos unless covered or released

  • Must be local to the area

Compensation

  • Fitting: $42 for up to 2 hours

  • Filming: $168 for up to 12 hours, overtime available

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Background Actor – Hip Hop Party Guests (Male)

Job Description
Casting male background actors to portray stylish guests at exclusive hip-hop industry parties in a television series.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray energetic party guests

  • React naturally to music and action

  • Maintain high energy during scenes

Requirements

  • Male performers, ages 18–35, all ethnicities

  • Fashion-forward, trendy appearance

  • No visible tattoos unless covered or released

  • Must work as a local hire

Compensation

  • Fitting: $42 for up to 2 hours

  • Filming: $168 for up to 12 hours, overtime available

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Featured Background Actor – Pool Girl

Job Description
A featured background role is available for confident performers to portray poolside guests in luxury party scenes that include swimming.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear in pool and patio party scenes

  • Swim and lounge naturally on camera

  • Perform simple scripted reactions

Requirements

  • Female performers, ages 18–30, all ethnicities

  • Must be an experienced swimmer

  • Comfortable in swimwear on camera

  • No visible tattoos unless covered or released

  • Must be a local hire

Compensation

  • Filming: $250 for up to 10 hours, overtime after

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Featured Background Actor – Liquid Rick’s Posse

Job Description
Casting featured background actors to portray members of a music mogul’s inner circle in stylish, high-energy scenes.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray trendy members of a hip-hop entourage

  • React naturally during party and social scenes

  • Take direction while staying in character

Requirements

  • Male and female performers, ages 18–30, all ethnicities

  • Flashy, stylish, or edgy appearance encouraged

  • No visible tattoos unless covered or released

  • Must be local to the area

Compensation

  • Fitting: $42 for up to 2 hours

  • Filming: $168 for up to 12 hours, overtime available

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Featured Background Actor – Record Executives

Job Description
A scripted television production is casting featured background actors to portray record executives in professional music industry scenes.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a business executive in office or event settings

  • Follow production direction and cues

  • Maintain a polished, professional appearance

Requirements

  • Male performers, ages 50–60s

  • White performers preferred

  • Business-professional look required

  • No visible tattoos unless covered or released

  • Must be a local hire

Compensation

  • Fitting: $42 for up to 2 hours

  • Filming: $168 for up to 12 hours, overtime available

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Background Actor – Hip Hop Party Cocktail Servers

Job Description
Casting female background actors to portray experienced cocktail servers in upscale hip-hop party scenes. This role is perfect for performers with real hospitality experience.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a professional cocktail server on camera

  • Carry trays and serve drinks naturally

  • Interact realistically with party guests

Requirements

  • Female performers, ages 20–30, all ethnicities

  • Prior cocktail serving experience required

  • Fit, confident, and camera-ready

  • No visible tattoos unless covered or released

  • Must work as a local hire

Compensation

  • Fitting: $42 for up to 2 hours

  • Filming: $168 for up to 12 hours, overtime available

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Featured Background Actor – Liquid Rick’s Security

Job Description
A television series is seeking featured background actors to portray a professional security team in high-energy hip-hop party scenes. This role requires strong physical presence and confidence on camera.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a security guard in nightclub and private party scenes

  • Follow on-set direction and blocking

  • Maintain a composed, alert presence throughout filming

Requirements

  • Male performers, ages 20–40, all ethnicities

  • Larger or imposing build preferred

  • Comfortable portraying security or entourage roles

  • No visible tattoos unless fully covered or released

  • Must be able to work as a local hire

Compensation

  • Fitting: $42 for up to 2 hours

  • Filming: $168 for up to 12 hours, overtime available

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

9/12 – Limited Television Series Open Casting Call

Job Description
A new limited television series is now casting multiple on-camera roles for an upcoming scripted production. This project tells a powerful, socially driven story centered on real-life events and is seeking both experienced and first-time actors for meaningful roles. No prior acting experience is required, making this a great opportunity for fresh faces ready to be featured alongside established talent. Filming will take place in New York City with a limited time commitment.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform scripted scenes for a limited television series

  • Take direction from the director and production team

  • Portray realistic, grounded characters in emotionally driven scenes

  • Attend auditions, fittings, and scheduled filming days as required

Requirements

  • Open to actors of all experience levels, including first-time performers

  • Must be legally eligible to work in the United States

  • Comfortable appearing on camera in a professional production environment

  • Able to commit to a limited NYC-based shoot schedule

Compensation

  • Paid on-camera roles

  • Professional television screen credit

  • Opportunity to work on a major limited series production

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Real Police Officers for Television Production

Job Description
A television production is now casting real police officers for an upcoming shoot in the Chicago area. This opportunity is seeking active or former law enforcement professionals to bring authenticity and realism to on-camera scenes. Filming will take place locally, and talent must be comfortable working on set in uniform for a full shoot day.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear on camera portraying a real police officer

  • Wear official police uniform during filming

  • Follow direction from the production team

  • Maintain professional conduct and on-set readiness

Requirements

  • Must be a real police officer (active or former)

  • Ages 20–60

  • All ethnicities and genders encouraged to apply

  • Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby border states

  • Able to provide a recent color photo in uniform

Compensation

  • $200 for up to 8 hours of work

  • Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours

  • $25 special ability bump

  • Paid, non-union opportunity

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Featured Background Actors for Television Series

Job Description
A television drama series is now casting featured background actors for upcoming scenes filming in the Atlanta area. This opportunity is for new faces only and is ideal for performers looking to gain on-camera experience in a high-profile scripted series. Selected talent will portray upscale Italian villa staff and professional bodyguards in visually rich, story-driven scenes.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear as featured background talent in scripted television scenes

  • Follow detailed on-set direction from the director and assistant directors

  • Maintain character consistency, wardrobe continuity, and professionalism

  • Attend required fittings and work full filming days

Requirements

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

  • New background talent only (must not have worked on this series previously)

  • Comfortable working long filming days

  • Featured Background Roles Available:

    • Male actors, ages 25–50, white, dark hair or dark features, physically fit, to portray professional bodyguards

    • Male and female actors, ages 25–65, darker features, upscale and polished appearance, to portray Italian villa staff

  • No visible tattoos unless they can be fully covered or cleared

Compensation

  • Fitting pay: $42 for up to 2 hours (overtime possible)

  • Filming pay: $168 per day for up to 12 hours (guaranteed)

  • Overtime paid if applicable

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Job Type:
Other
Skills:
Cooking

Elite Chefs for Competition Cooking TV Show

Job Description
A new competition cooking television show is now seeking elite chefs and skilled cooks ready to take on high-pressure, viral food challenges. This fast-paced series is designed for talented culinary professionals who stay ahead of food trends, think creatively under pressure, and thrive in competitive kitchen environments. If you love bold flavors, intense challenges, and showcasing your skills on camera, this opportunity is for you.

Job Responsibilities

  • Compete in high-energy cooking challenges on camera

  • Prepare innovative dishes under time and performance pressure

  • Follow direction from producers and culinary judges

  • Represent your culinary style with confidence and professionalism

Requirements

  • Experienced chefs or cooks with strong culinary skills

  • Comfortable working under pressure in a competitive setting

  • Confident on camera and able to communicate clearly

  • Passion for food trends, viral challenges, and creative cooking

Compensation

  • Paid, non-union opportunity

  • One-day television shoot

  • National exposure on a competition cooking show

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09-12-2024

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