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Casting Assistants and Training Program for Aspiring Casting Directors

Job Description
An exciting opportunity is available for motivated individuals to join the entertainment industry as casting assistants. In addition to immediate openings, a specialized training program is being offered for aspiring casting directors. This role is ideal for those passionate about talent discovery, casting coordination, and behind-the-scenes production work.

Job Responsibilities

  • Support casting directors with day-to-day operations

  • Assist with talent outreach, scheduling, and auditions

  • Help manage casting databases and maintain records

  • Participate in creative discussions and talent evaluations

  • Gain hands-on experience in the casting process

Requirements

  • Strong communication and organizational skills

  • Passion for the entertainment industry and casting process

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

  • For training program: available to participate in designated training locations

  • Submission must include a resume, cover letter, and Instagram handle

Compensation

  • Competitive pay for assistant positions

  • Training program offers industry mentorship and practical experience

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Officer 2 Role for Network Television Series

Job Description
A network television true-crime recreation series is casting Officer 2 for a paid, non-speaking on-camera role. Production is seeking a physically fit Black male with a clean-cut look who is comfortable portraying law enforcement in professional, story-driven scenes. This is a strong fit for talent looking for paid TV roles, police officer casting, and true crime reenactment work.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a law enforcement officer in non-speaking recreation scenes

  • Follow direction from the production team and maintain continuity across takes

  • Remain camera-ready, professional, and attentive on set

  • Perform simple on-camera actions as directed to support the scene

Requirements

  • Black male

  • Physically fit, clean-cut appearance

  • Comfortable portraying law enforcement on camera

  • Available to work in the Knoxville, TN area

Compensation

  • $125/day flat rate

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Yolanda Role (Paid True Crime Reenactment)

Job Description
A non-union true crime recreation series is casting Yolanda, a featured non-speaking role filming in Knoxville, TN. This paid on-camera opportunity is ideal for talent seeking true crime reenactment casting, TV recreation roles, and professional set experience.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray “Yolanda” in realistic, non-speaking true crime recreation scenes

  • Follow direction from the production team and maintain continuity

  • Remain performance-ready and professional throughout filming

  • Work comfortably in staged scenes that recreate real events

Requirements

  • Black female

  • In her 40s

  • Available to work in Knoxville, TN

  • Comfortable performing in a non-speaking, on-camera role

Compensation

  • $125/day flat rate

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Lynne Role (Paid True Crime Reenactment)

Job Description
A non-union true crime recreation series is casting Lynne, a featured non-speaking role filming in Knoxville, TN. This paid on-camera opportunity is ideal for talent seeking true crime reenactment casting, TV recreation roles, and professional set experience.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray “Lynne” in realistic, non-speaking true crime recreation scenes

  • Follow direction from the production team and maintain continuity

  • Remain performance-ready and professional throughout filming

  • Work comfortably in staged scenes that recreate real events

Requirements

  • Black female

  • Late 30s to early 40s

  • Available to work in Knoxville, TN

  • Comfortable performing in a non-speaking, on-camera role

Compensation

  • $125/day flat rate

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Athletic Officer Role (Paid True Crime Reenactment)

Job Description
A network true crime recreation series is casting a male officer for a non-union, non-speaking reenactment role filming in Knoxville, TN. This paid background acting opportunity is ideal for talent seeking true crime reenactment casting, police officer roles, and on-camera extras work with a professional production team.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray an officer in realistic, non-speaking true crime recreation scenes

  • Follow direction from production and maintain continuity across takes

  • Stay performance-ready and professional throughout filming

  • Work comfortably in staged law enforcement environments as directed

Requirements

  • Black or Hispanic male

  • Athletic build

  • Must be able to work as a non-speaking on-camera performer

  • Must be able to work in Knoxville, TN

Compensation

  • $125/day flat rate

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Fort Lauderdale Police Station Background Extras (Paid)

Job Description
A production is casting paid background actors for police station scenes. This is a great fit for performers looking for paid extras work, police station background roles, and non-speaking on-camera experience in a professional set environment.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear as background talent in police station scenes (non-speaking)

  • Follow direction from the background team and maintain continuity throughout takes

  • Arrive on time and remain available for the full filming window

  • Provide your own wardrobe based on production guidelines if booked

Requirements

  • Ages 18+

  • Any gender, any ethnicity

  • Comfortable working on set in a structured environment

  • Able to complete the required application form and provide requested details

Compensation

  • $96 for 8 hours

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Fort Lauderdale Police Station Desk Attendants (Paid Background Role)

Job Description
A production is casting paid background actors to portray police station desk attendants in station scenes. This is a great opportunity for talent looking for paid extras work, front desk background roles, and non-speaking on-camera experience in a professional set environment.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a desk attendant working in a police station setting (non-speaking)

  • Follow direction from the background team and maintain continuity during filming

  • Arrive on time and remain available for the full filming window

  • Provide your own wardrobe based on production guidelines if booked

Requirements

  • Ages 18+

  • Any gender, any ethnicity

  • Comfortable portraying a professional, administrative role on camera

  • Able to complete the required application form and provide requested details

Compensation

  • $96 for 8 hours

  • Time-and-a-half for each hour beyond 8 hours

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Fort Lauderdale Perps (Paid Background Role)

Job Description
A production is casting paid background actors to portray perps in police station scenes. This is a great opportunity for talent looking for paid extras work, crime drama background roles, and non-speaking on-camera experience in a professional set environment.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a “perp” character in non-speaking police station scenes

  • Follow direction from the background team and maintain continuity

  • Arrive on time and remain available for the full filming window

  • Wear your own wardrobe based on production-provided guidelines if booked

Requirements

  • Ages 18+

  • Any gender, any ethnicity

  • Comfortable portraying a suspect/perp role on camera

  • Able to complete the required application form and provide requested details

Compensation

  • $96 for 8 hours

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Fort Lauderdale Police Station Scene Extras With Cars

Job Description
A production filming police station scenes is seeking background actors with vehicles for a paid extra role. Talent will appear as everyday people arriving and parked outside a police station setting. This is a great fit for performers looking for paid background work, extras casting with cars, and non-speaking on-camera roles.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear as background talent in exterior police station scenes with your vehicle

  • Follow direction from the background team and stay consistent for continuity

  • Arrive on time and remain available for the full shoot window

  • Provide your own wardrobe following production guidelines if booked

Requirements

  • Ages 18+

  • Any gender, any ethnicity

  • Must have your own car to be considered

  • Vehicles cannot be red, white, or flashy colors

  • Able to complete the required application form and provide requested details

Compensation

  • $96 for 8 hours

  • Time-and-a-half for each hour beyond 8 hours

  • Additional $20 vehicle bump added to your pay

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Tequila Commercial Background Performers (Hispanic Heritage)

Job Description
A tequila commercial is seeking Hispanic background performers for a paid shoot in Atlanta, GA. Casting is looking for authentic, everyday types to bring natural energy to a commercial set. There may also be 1–2 speaking roles available for older men (approximately in their 70s), which may require a short, improvisational self-tape.

Job Responsibilities

  • Work as a background performer in a tequila commercial scene

  • Take direction from the on-set team and maintain continuity throughout filming

  • Bring authentic, natural reactions that match the scene’s vibe

  • For select talent, submit a short improvisational self-tape if requested

Requirements

  • Hispanic heritage

  • Ages 25–100 (all genders)

  • Must be local to or able to work in Atlanta, GA

  • For potential speaking roles: older males, approximately 70s

  • Comfortable on a commercial set with a tequila-themed concept (no alcohol consumption required)

Compensation

  • $150 / 12 hours

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Paid Firefighter Extra (Non-Speaking Role)

Job Description
A production is seeking a paid background actor to portray an ND firefighter in a non-speaking extra role. This opportunity is ideal for talent looking for paid extras work, background acting, and on-camera fire department roles in a professional set environment.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a firefighter in a non-speaking background scene

  • Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity throughout filming

  • Arrive on time, ready to work, and remain available for the full shoot

  • Provide accurate wardrobe sizes and work details when requested

Requirements

  • Male, Caucasian, clean-shaven

  • Ages 30s–40s

  • Dark short hair (some gray is okay)

  • Height: 5’11” to 6’2”

  • Weight: 175–200 lbs

  • Must be local to Chicago, nearby suburbs, or surrounding border states (Illinois only)

  • Able to provide a recent color photo plus height, weight, age, phone number, city/state, and clothing sizes

  • Clothing sizes needed: jacket, T-shirt, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam, shoe

  • If applicable, share when you last worked on Chicago Fire

Compensation

  • Paid background role (details provided upon booking)

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Newborn Baby for Low-Budget Horror Film

Job Description
A low-budget horror film is seeking a newborn baby for a short on-camera role. Production is looking for an infant who can work with a parent/guardian present on set. This opportunity is ideal for families interested in newborn baby casting, infant actor roles, and paid film work for babies.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear on camera for a brief newborn scene under close supervision

  • Remain calm and comfortable during a controlled, baby-safe set environment

  • Work alongside a parent/guardian and follow production guidance for the scene

  • Participate in simple, non-speaking filming moments as directed

Requirements

  • Newborn baby (ideally 1–4 weeks old)

  • Parent/guardian must be available to accompany the baby on set and communicate with production

  • Baby must be able to work a short shoot window as scheduled by production

  • Comfort with a small amount of petroleum jelly applied to the baby’s skin if requested for the scene (to mimic birth)

  • Provide baby’s photo (if available), baby’s name, basic stats, age, and parent/guardian contact information during submission

Compensation

  • $80 per day

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Extras for Cosmetic Brand Social Media Commercial

Job Description
A cosmetic brand is casting extras for a social media ad and online commercial inspired by a stylish, character-driven ensemble vibe. This is a great opportunity for talent seeking paid background roles, commercial extras casting, and on-camera experience in a polished digital production.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear as background talent in lifestyle and social scenes for the commercial

  • Follow direction from the production team and maintain continuity between takes

  • Bring natural reactions, movement, and energy that support the main story

  • Remain professional, punctual, and camera-ready throughout filming

Requirements

  • Male and female talent

  • Ages 18–60

  • All ethnicities encouraged to apply

  • Comfortable working on set in a social, lifestyle-focused environment

  • Reliable and able to take direction well

Compensation

  • Paid background role (rate and usage details provided upon booking)

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09-13-2025

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