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Script to Screen Acting Classes for Emerging Actors

Job Description
A professional acting studio is now enrolling emerging actors for its March intake of “Script to Screen” acting classes. This four-week intensive is designed to help actors develop their craft, strengthen on-camera performance skills, and gain practical experience working from script to screen.

Held on Tuesday nights, this acting course focuses on scene study, character development, and performance techniques in a supportive studio environment. It’s an excellent opportunity for aspiring actors looking to refine their skills and build confidence in front of the camera.

Classes take place at a professional casting studio.

Job Responsibilities

• Attend weekly acting classes

• Participate in scripted scene work

• Perform on camera during sessions

• Take direction from instructors

• Commit to the full four-week course

Requirements

• Emerging actors seeking professional development

• Available Tuesday evenings

• Passionate about improving on-camera skills

• Able to commit to four consecutive weeks

• Professional attitude and willingness to learn

Compensation

• Four-week structured acting course

• Hands-on script-to-screen training

• Industry-led instruction

Job Description

A 5-minute, one-take student short film titled A Thief in the Night is seeking actors for two principal roles. This suspense-driven project will be filmed on location in Glebe and is intended for university showcase screenings and film festival submissions.

The story follows a thief attempting to evade detection after breaking into a young woman’s home—only for her to mysteriously disappear without a trace.

This is an unpaid student production offering food, screen credit, and a copy of the completed film.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray one of two lead roles in a continuous one-take short film

• Deliver emotionally grounded performances in a suspense/thriller setting

• Collaborate closely with the student director and crew

• Participate in rehearsals and all scheduled shoot days

• Provide a self-tape or previous acting clip for consideration

Requirements

The Thief

• Male

• Ages 18–30

• Open ethnicity

• Height between 5’8” – 6’4”

• Tall, slender or average build

• Must convincingly portray a character dealing with grief

Young Woman

• Female

• Ages 18–30

• Open ethnicity

• Height between 5’4” – 5’10”

• Able to portray a character frustrated with repetitive life circumstances

• Strong acting ability required

• Comfortable performing in a one-take filming format

Compensation Details

• Unpaid student film

• Food provided

• Screen credit

• Copy of completed film

• Invitation to university showcase screening

NYC Food & Event Businesses – Black History Month Industry Gathering

Job Description:
A private Black History Month gathering in New York City is seeking food vendors, catering companies, and event service businesses to partner for a special industry celebration honoring Black casting professionals across all genres. This networking event will bring together creatives who help shape what audiences see on screen.

Organizers are looking to collaborate with local NYC food and event businesses that would like to donate services, sponsor items, or contribute to a meaningful cultural celebration. This is a strong opportunity for brands to gain visibility while supporting community and industry professionals.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide food donations or catering services

• Sponsor desserts and beverages

• Contribute event décor and design services

• Offer floral arrangements, rentals, or other creative services

• Collaborate with event organizers for smooth execution

Requirements:

• NYC-based food or event business

• Ability to donate products or services

• Professional and reliable event support

• Passion for supporting Black creatives and industry professionals

Compensation:

• Brand visibility at a private NYC industry event

• Networking opportunities with casting and entertainment professionals

• Community partnership recognition

Senior Women Social Group – Government Commercial

Job Description:
A paid government commercial is now casting a real social group of women ages 65+ for an upcoming campaign. This casting call is seeking three women who already know each other and regularly participate in social activities together. Producers are looking for authentic friendships and natural chemistry on camera.

This commercial project will highlight real connections within community groups such as bingo clubs, mahjong, book clubs, knitting circles, cultural clubs, or retirement village social activities. If you and your friends are active, outgoing, and enjoy spending time together, this is a great opportunity to appear in a professional advertising campaign.

Job Responsibilities:

• Appear together as a real social group in a government commercial

• Participate in lifestyle-based activities on camera (e.g., bingo, book club, knitting, games)

• Interact naturally and authentically with one another

• Follow direction from the production team during filming

• Be available for 1–3 shoot days

Requirements:

• Female

• Ages 65–90

• Must apply as a real group of three women who know each other

• Part of a social club or live in a retirement village/aged care community

• Comfortable being filmed in a natural, lifestyle setting

• Based in Victoria and able to work locally

Compensation:

• Paid government commercial opportunity

• 1–3 day filming commitment

• Professional campaign exposure

Content Creators for Waterpark Creator Day Event

Job Description
A tropical waterpark is now casting content creators for an exclusive Creator Day event. This opportunity invites digital influencers, social media personalities, and lifestyle creators to attend a special content session designed to capture vibrant, high-energy waterpark moments.

Selected creators will enjoy complimentary access to the venue, including opportunities to create engaging photo and video content throughout the park. The event will feature fun games, themed photo opportunities, and creator competitions with prizes available.

This casting call is ideal for creators looking to expand their lifestyle, travel, or family-friendly content while collaborating with a unique entertainment venue.

Job Responsibilities

• Attend the scheduled Creator Day event

• Capture and produce engaging photo and video content

• Showcase waterpark attractions and experiences

• Participate in interactive games and creator competitions

• Share content across social media platforms

Requirements

• Active content creators or social media influencers

• Strong engagement and audience presence

• Ability to capture high-quality photo and video content

• Provide social media screenshots and audience insights

• Available to attend the scheduled event time

Compensation

• Complimentary waterpark session for creator and family

• Access to exclusive content opportunities

• Chance to win prizes through creator competitions

• Brand exposure and networking opportunities

Female Paramedic or Nurse for Government Commercial

Job Description
A paid government commercial is now casting a real female paramedic or nurse for an upcoming campaign. Casting directors are seeking an experienced healthcare professional to authentically represent frontline medical workers in a powerful public awareness commercial.

This commercial casting call is open to female paramedics or nurses of any age who are currently working or have real-world medical experience. The production team is looking for someone confident, capable, and comfortable on camera to portray the fast-paced and compassionate nature of emergency medical services.

This is a paid commercial opportunity offering national exposure and the chance to highlight the important role of healthcare professionals.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a real paramedic or nurse in a government commercial

• Participate in realistic, scenario-based scenes reflecting medical duties

• Follow direction from the production team during filming

• Commit to 1–3 shoot days as required

Requirements

• Female paramedic or nurse with real professional experience

• Any age range

• Comfortable being filmed in a professional setting

• Reliable and available for the full production schedule

Compensation

• Paid government commercial role

• Professional on-set experience

• National campaign exposure

• Rate details provided upon application

Lollipop Man for Government Commercial

Job Description
A paid government commercial is now casting a real lollipop man or school crossing guard for an upcoming campaign. Casting directors are searching for an authentic male crossing guard who actively helps children cross the road safely.

This commercial casting call is open to men of any age with real-world experience as a lollipop man or zebra crossing guard. Production is looking for someone genuine, community-focused, and comfortable on camera to represent this important public safety role in a government campaign.

This is a paid commercial opportunity offering professional on-set experience and national exposure.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a real lollipop man/school crossing guard

• Participate in lifestyle-style scenes reflecting daily crossing guard duties

• Follow direction from the production team during filming

• Commit to 1–3 shoot days as required

Requirements

• Male talent of any age

• Real-life experience as a lollipop man or school crossing guard

• Confident and comfortable being filmed

• Reliable and available for the full production schedule

Compensation

• Paid government commercial role

• Professional production experience

• Exposure in a national campaign

• Rate details provided upon application

Immigrant Family for Government Commercial

Job Description
A paid government commercial is now casting a real immigrant family for an upcoming campaign. Casting directors are searching for a genuine family with an authentic immigration story to Australia. This commercial casting call is open to families of any background and gender, with a preference for families that include at least one teen.

If your family immigrated from overseas and now proudly calls Australia home, this opportunity is designed to highlight your real-life journey on screen. The production is looking for natural chemistry, warmth, and authenticity for this meaningful government campaign.

This is a paid commercial opportunity with filming scheduled across multiple shoot days.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as a real immigrant family in a government commercial campaign

• Appear on camera in lifestyle-driven scenes that reflect your family’s story

• Work collaboratively with the production team during filming

• Be available for 1–3 days of filming as required

Requirements

• Real immigrant family currently living in Australia

• Any age range (preference for families with at least one teenager)

• Any gender

• Comfortable appearing on camera

• Available for the full filming commitment

Compensation

• Paid commercial opportunity

• Professional production experience

• National campaign exposure

• Full rate details provided upon application

Real Wildlife Carer for Government Commercial

Job Description
A paid government commercial is casting a real wildlife carer in Victoria (VIC-wide). Production is seeking an authentic wildlife professional who works in wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, or sanctuary environments.

If you have hands-on experience caring for native wildlife — particularly koalas — this campaign wants to highlight your real-world expertise and dedication. This is an opportunity to represent the wildlife care community in a professionally produced government advertisement.

Filming will take place across select dates in March 2026, with a 1–3 day commitment required depending on scheduling.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a real wildlife carer

• Perform natural handling and care tasks on set

• Follow direction from the production team

• Be available for scheduled shoot dates

Requirements

• Must be a real wildlife carer with professional experience

• Experience working in wildlife sanctuary or rescue environments

• Bonus if you have experience caring for koalas

• Gender: Any

• Age: Any

• Based in Victoria, Australia

• Available March 20th, 23rd, 25th, 26th, 27th, or 28th, 2026 (1–3 day commitment)

Compensation

• Paid government commercial opportunity

• Rate details provided upon application

• Professional campaign exposure

Real Female Farmer / Livestock Worker for Government Commercial

Job Description
A paid government commercial is casting a real female farmer or livestock worker in Victoria (VIC-wide). Production is seeking an authentic woman who works on the land — whether with crops, livestock, or general farm operations — to appear in an upcoming campaign.

This opportunity is designed to feature real agricultural professionals with hands-on experience. If you actively work in farming and are proud of your role in the industry, this campaign aims to showcase your genuine experience on screen.

Filming will take place across select dates in March 2026, with a 1–3 day commitment depending on scheduling.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a real female farmer or livestock worker

• Perform natural, work-related actions on set

• Follow direction from the production team

• Be available for scheduled shoot dates

Requirements

• Must be a real female farmer or livestock worker

• Age range: 20–60 years

• Based in Victoria, Australia

• Comfortable being filmed in a professional commercial setting

• Available March 20th, 23rd, 25th, 26th, 27th, or 28th, 2026 (1–3 day commitment)

Compensation

• Paid government commercial opportunity

• Rate details provided upon application

• Professional campaign exposure

Real Soccer Umpire for Government Commercial

Job Description
A paid government commercial is casting a real soccer umpire in Melbourne (VIC-wide). Production is seeking an authentic umpire with real match experience who is confident officiating games and comfortable appearing on camera.

If you regularly umpire local soccer matches, carry a whistle, and aren’t afraid to issue a yellow card when needed, this campaign wants to showcase your real-world experience.

Filming will take place across select dates in March 2026, with a 1–3 day commitment depending on scheduling.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a real soccer umpire

• Perform natural officiating actions (e.g., whistle use, signaling calls)

• Follow direction from the production team

• Be available for scheduled shoot dates

Requirements

• Must be a real soccer umpire with match experience

• Gender: Any

• Age range: 25–60 years

• Based in Victoria (Melbourne area)

• Comfortable being filmed in an active sports setting

• Available March 20th, 23rd, 25th, 26th, 27th, or 28th, 2026 (1–3 day commitment)

Compensation

• Paid government commercial opportunity

• Rate details provided upon application

• Professional campaign exposure

Older Couples & Individuals (70s) for Supermarket Campaign

Job Description
A paid supermarket campaign is casting Sydney-based older talent for an upcoming commercial filming in March 2026. Production is seeking:

• Older couples (70s)

• Older individuals in their 70s who use a hearing aid

This campaign aims to feature authentic, real people with warmth and natural on-camera presence. Selected talent will appear in a professionally produced commercial highlighting everyday life and connection.

Filming will take place between March 12–16, 2026, with one shoot day required (exact date TBC).

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a commercial campaign

• Portray natural, authentic moments on camera

• Follow on-set direction from the production team

• Be available for one scheduled shoot day within the shoot window

Requirements

• Age range: 70s

• Sydney-based

• Real couples encouraged to apply together

• Individuals who use a hearing aid strongly encouraged to apply

• Comfortable being filmed in a commercial setting

Compensation

• $8,000 – $10,000 AUD per person

• Plus super (less tax)

• Fee dependent on level of feature