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Job Description
A New York City production is seeking a street MC and background actors for a holiday scene. The street MC is a high-energy, New York–style Santa character who wears streetwear and an over-the-top holiday sweater while collecting donations for children. Background actors will appear as pedestrians and shoppers. Faces will be visible on camera in both roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Street MC: Engage the crowd and portray the donation-collecting holiday character.
• Background actors: Act as pedestrians or shoppers in a New York City scene.
• Work one shoot day and follow on-set direction.

Requirements

• Provide your own transportation.
• Background applicants must be adults and available for a daytime shoot.
• Send a DM with your full name, email address, phone number, and the role you want.

Compensation

• Street MC: $450 for 12 hours; fitting details to be determined if needed.
• Background actors: $250 for 10 hours; no fitting.

Footage may be used online, in digital and video advertising, and on in-venue retail signage for one year from first use.

Job Description
A production filming in Clinton, New Jersey is seeking two actors to play shopkeepers, four carolers near the train station, and one actor to portray a Salvation Army–styled Santa raising money for charity. The casting call is primarily seeking performers ages 20–35 of all ethnicities and genders. Each role films for one day.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a shopkeeper, caroler, or Santa in the assigned scene.
• Follow direction during a one-day shoot in Clinton.

Requirements

• Be local to Clinton, New Jersey, or provide your own transportation. Transportation is not provided.
• State which role you are interested in when sending a DM.
• Performers of different ethnicities and genders are welcome; the preferred age range is 20–35.

Job Description
A Los Angeles production is seeking a fit woman over age 27 for an on-camera opportunity. Applicants of all looks and body types are welcome, except Caucasian applicants.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in an on-camera shoot in Los Angeles.
• Be available for up to eight hours.

Requirements

• Female and over age 27.
• Fit and comfortable appearing in workout attire.
• Have fitness content on your social media page or provide a video of yourself in workout attire.

Compensation

• $500 all-in for eight hours.

Job Description
A Los Angeles casting call is seeking two male actors to portray eccentric sci-fi doctors. The production is looking for performers with a gray-haired, older appearance and a distinctive character look.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a sci-fi doctor during a shoot lasting up to four to five hours.
• Bring your own lab coat and white button-up shirt.

Requirements

• Male actor with a gray-haired, older appearance.
• Available in Los Angeles, California.
• Able to provide the requested wardrobe.

Compensation

• $150 for the shoot.

NASCAR Fans for TV Series

Job Description

A television series is seeking background actors to portray NASCAR fans attending a race. This opportunity is open to adult talent of all ethnicities who can bring authentic energy and excitement to a professional race-day scene. Filming will take place in the Senoia and Hampton, Georgia areas.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an enthusiastic NASCAR fan attending a race.
• Participate in crowd and background scenes as directed.
• React naturally to simulated race-day action.
• Follow instructions from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain professional on-set behavior.

Requirements

• Must be 18 or older.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be available to work in Senoia or Hampton, Georgia.
• Comfortable portraying a NASCAR fan in a large race-day environment.
• Able to follow production direction during filming.

Compensation

• $182/12.

Male Photo Double for Challenger Production

Job Description

A production is seeking a male photo double to portray a Jim Bagian look-alike for an upcoming Challenger-themed project in the Atlanta area. The selected talent should closely match the required appearance and be comfortable adjusting facial hair as needed to achieve the character’s look.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a photo double for the assigned character.
• Match the required appearance and overall look of the character.
• Follow direction from the production and casting teams.
• Participate in a required wardrobe fitting before filming.
• Be prepared to adjust facial hair for the role.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Must closely resemble the required character appearance.
• Must have facial hair and be willing to shave if requested.
• Must be available to work in the Atlanta area.
• Must be comfortable working as a photo double for a scripted production.

Compensation

• Fitting rate: $28/2.
• Additional production compensation will be provided according to the project’s established rate.

Car Shoppers for Paid Non-Union Video Shoot

Job Description

A paid non-union video shoot is seeking outgoing individuals and couples in the Chicagoland area who are currently shopping for a car. Selected participants will test drive vehicles and provide authentic, real-time feedback about the vehicles and their features. This opportunity is ideal for real car shoppers who are comfortable sharing their opinions on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Test drive selected vehicles during the video shoot.
• Provide honest, natural feedback about vehicle features and the driving experience.
• Participate comfortably in an on-camera discussion about the car-shopping experience.
• Follow production direction throughout filming.

Requirements

• Individuals and couples are welcome to participate.
• Must be located in or available to work in the Chicagoland area.
• Must currently be shopping for a car.
• Must be outgoing and comfortable speaking on camera.
• No professional acting experience is required.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity; compensation details will be discussed with selected participants.

African American Background Actors for Snoop Dogg Biopic

Job Description

A major biopic centered on Snoop Dogg is seeking African American background actors for scenes portraying the 1980s and 1990s. This SAG-AFTRA production is filming in the Los Angeles area and is looking for local performers who can authentically fit the period and bring energy to the project.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray background characters in scenes set during the 1980s and 1990s.
• Work collaboratively with the production team and follow on-set direction.
• Maintain the appropriate period look and character throughout filming.
• Arrive prepared and remain professional during production.

Requirements

• African American talent.
• Must be local to the Los Angeles, California area.
• Must be able to authentically portray characters from the 1980s and 1990s.
• Comfortable working as a background performer on a professional film production.

Compensation

• Union rate: $231/8.

Male Photo Double for “LMZU” in Fayetteville

Job Description

The production “LMZU” is seeking a Caucasian male photo double with a fit frame for filming in Fayetteville, Georgia. Talent must be between 6 feet and 6 feet 1 inch tall. This paid opportunity involves five scheduled filming days.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a photo double for a performer.
• Follow production direction for positioning and movement.
• Maintain visual continuity during filming.

Requirements

• Caucasian male with a fit frame.
• Height between 6 feet and 6 feet 1 inch.
• Be available for the scheduled filming days in Fayetteville, Georgia.
• Submit at least three photos, including a dated photo and a full-body photo.
• Include your age, height, weight, all clothing sizes, and complete contact information.
• Use the required email subject line.

Compensation

• $210 for 12 hours.

Male Actor to Portray Babysitter in “Snapped”

Job Description

The true crime recreation series “Snapped” is seeking a White male actor in his 20s to portray a babysitter. This paid acting opportunity involves one scene, with an anticipated call time around 2 p.m. The filming location is not specified in the provided notice.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a babysitter in one true crime recreation scene.
• Follow the production team’s direction during filming.

Requirements

• White male in his 20s.
• Be available for an anticipated afternoon call time.
• Submit your name and a current photo by email.

Compensation

• $75 per day.
• Role appears in one scene.

Male Firefighter Background Actors for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking clean-shaven male background actors in their 20s–50s, of all ethnicities, to portray firefighters in an exterior firehouse scene. These paid, non-speaking roles do not require real firefighting experience.

Applicants must be local to Chicago, its suburbs, or states bordering Illinois. Filming may last approximately 12 hours, with a start time as early as 5:30 a.m. New extras are welcome, and the production is also casting season-to-season background talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a firefighter in an exterior firehouse scene.
• Follow the production team’s direction during filming.
• Maintain consistent appearance and actions between takes.

Requirements

• Male talent in their 20s–50s.
• All ethnicities are welcome.
• Must be clean-shaven.
• Be local to Chicago, its suburbs, or a state bordering Illinois.
• Be available for an approximately 12-hour filming day and a possible 5:30 a.m. start.
• Submit a recent color photograph.
• Include your height, weight, age, phone number, city, state, and clothing sizes.
• State when you last worked on “Chicago Fire,” if applicable.
• If you are a new extra, write “New Extra” at the top of your email.

Compensation

• $136.40 for 8 hours.
• Time and a half after 8 hours.
• Paid, non-speaking background work.

Hosts and Interviewers for Global Culture Show

Job Description

A new original global culture show is seeking dynamic hosts and interviewers in the New York City area. The production will cover music, fashion, film, sports, and conversations shaping global culture. This opportunity is ideal for curious, confident personalities who can lead authentic conversations, ask engaging questions, and build a strong on-camera presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Host and conduct interviews for a global culture-focused show.
• Lead engaging conversations with guests and featured personalities.
• Cover topics including music, fashion, film, sports, and culture.
• Ask thoughtful and compelling interview questions.
• Build a confident and authentic on-camera presence.
• Collaborate with producers and the creative team on show content.
• Represent the program professionally during interviews and other production activities.

Requirements

• Must be 18 or older.
• Must be a legal U.S. resident.
• Must live in the New York metropolitan area.
• Strong communication and interviewing skills.
• Confident and engaging personality.
• Comfortable appearing and speaking on camera.
• Genuine interest in music, fashion, film, sports, and global culture.
• Curious, conversational, and able to connect naturally with others.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity; compensation details will be discussed with selected talent.