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Conversation Participants for Speech Technology Research Project

Job Description

A paid speech technology research project is seeking participants in Vancouver, British Columbia, to have natural conversations with another person while helping improve speech recognition and interpretive technology. The project supports technology that processes and understands different ways people speak, including applications related to accessibility and assistive technology. This is not a voice-cloning or generative AI project, and participants’ voices will not be used to create synthetic performances. Acting or technology experience is not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in natural, unscripted conversations with another person.
• Speak clearly and authentically during recorded research sessions.
• Help researchers improve technology designed to recognize and interpret human speech.
• Follow session instructions provided by the research team.
• Participate professionally throughout sessions lasting approximately 4–8 hours.

Requirements

• Comfortable having natural conversations with another person.
• No acting experience required.
• No AI or technology background required.
• Able to communicate naturally during extended recording sessions.
• Must be able to participate in projects based in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Compensation

• Up to $125 per hour.
• Paid projects generally run 4–8 hours, with most sessions lasting approximately 8 hours.

Military Experienced Actors for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking men and women with real military experience for paid, non-speaking background roles in an upcoming exterior scene filming in the Chicago area. This opportunity is looking for authentic military professionals and veterans who can bring their real-world experience, discipline, and presence to the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a non-speaking background actor on “Chicago Fire.”
• Use real-world military experience to bring authenticity to the scene.
• Perform natural background actions as directed by the production team.
• Follow on-set instructions and maintain continuity between takes.
• Remain professional and prepared throughout an extended filming day.

Requirements

• Men and women with real military experience.
• Ages 20s–60s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Male talent must be clean-shaven with short hair in accordance with the requested look.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby states bordering Illinois.
• Must be comfortable working an exterior scene.
• Early morning availability may be required.

Compensation

• $206 for 8 hours.
• Overtime paid at time-and-a-half after 8 hours.
• Additional $25 special ability bump.

Job Description

LETHFW is holding an open model casting for upcoming fashion opportunities. The casting is open to male and female models who are comfortable and confident walking in front of a crowd and camera. No previous modeling experience is necessary. During the casting, the team will take measurements, capture a few photos, and ask each model to complete a short runway walk. Talent should arrive prepared to present themselves naturally and confidently.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in an open model casting.
• Complete a short runway walk for the casting team.
• Have measurements and photos taken during the casting.
• Demonstrate confidence in front of a crowd and camera.
• Follow instructions provided by the casting team.

Requirements

• Male and female models ages 13 and older.
• No previous modeling experience required.
• Must be comfortable and confident in front of a crowd and camera.
• Wear fitted clothing and heels to the casting.
• Must attend the in-person casting at Fairmont Common, 2810 Fairway St S.

Compensation

• Compensation is not specified.

Job Description

A coming-of-age comedy/drama short film is casting a male performer in his 20s for a dual actor and voice-over role connected to Reese’s ex-boyfriend. The performer will provide the voice for an AI character with six lines and will also appear as Reese’s ex-boyfriend in a non-speaking capacity. The character has a musician/film-bro quality and is somewhat lost in life but genuinely trying his best.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform six lines as the AI voice.
• Appear on camera as Reese’s ex-boyfriend.
• Portray the ex-boyfriend naturally without spoken dialogue.
• Bring a believable musician/film-bro quality to the character.
• Follow performance and voice-over direction from the production team.

Requirements

• Male performer in his 20s.
• Open ethnicity.
• Comfortable performing both voice-over and on-camera work.
• Able to portray a slightly directionless but sympathetic young man.
• Union and non-union performers may apply.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Job Description

A coming-of-age comedy/drama short film is casting a principal performer to play Evan, Reese’s roommate and best friend. Evan is kind, thoughtful, and emotionally perceptive, with an ability to see the bigger picture when emotions become overwhelming. When Reese wakes Evan up with a plan to egg her ex-boyfriend’s house, Evan is hesitant but ultimately wants to support her friend. The character requires a warm, grounded performance with natural comedic timing and believable friendship chemistry.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Evan in a principal role.
• Develop a convincing roommate and best-friend dynamic with Reese.
• Balance Evan’s hesitation with genuine loyalty and care for her friend.
• Deliver thoughtful, naturalistic comedic and dramatic moments.
• Follow direction and collaborate with the production team.

Requirements

• Female or non-binary performer in their 20s.
• Open ethnicity.
• Able to portray a kind, thoughtful, emotionally intelligent character.
• Strong naturalistic acting and comedic timing.
• Union and non-union performers may apply.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Job Description

A coming-of-age comedy/drama short film is casting a principal performer to play Reese, a woman in her 20s who is navigating a difficult breakup. Reese is stubborn, deeply caring, honest, and sometimes impulsive. She carries shame about how she has handled the breakup and worries that she has relied too heavily on her best friend and roommate, Evan. The role calls for a performer who can balance comedy with emotional vulnerability and portray Reese as messy, relatable, and sincere.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Reese in a principal role.
• Deliver a grounded performance combining comedy and emotional vulnerability.
• Capture Reese’s impulsive personality, heartbreak, and complicated friendship with Evan.
• Build believable chemistry with the other principal performer.
• Follow creative direction throughout production.

Requirements

• Female performer in her 20s.
• East Asian or Southeast Asian.
• Strong comedic and dramatic acting ability.
• Able to portray an emotionally vulnerable, stubborn, and impulsive character naturally.
• Union and non-union performers may apply.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Job Description

An upcoming art course in Windsor is seeking life models based in Berkshire or Surrey. The opportunity is open to a diverse range of models who are comfortable posing for artists in a course setting. Male, female, non-binary, and gender-fluid models are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Pose as a life model for an upcoming art course.
• Hold poses as directed during drawing or art sessions.
• Work professionally with the artist and course participants.
• Follow posing and session direction throughout the course.

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to work in the Berkshire, Surrey, or Windsor area.
• Open to male, female, non-binary, and gender-fluid models.
• Must be comfortable working as a life model.
• Reliable and able to follow direction during art sessions.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Grandfather for “911 Nashville” Wedding Scene

Job Description

The 20th Century Television series “911 Nashville” is seeking a male background actor to portray the grandfather of the groom in an upcoming wedding scene filming in Franklin, Tennessee. This non-union background acting opportunity is looking for talent who can bring a natural and authentic family presence to the on-camera celebration.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the groom’s grandfather in a wedding scene.
• Participate naturally in family and wedding-related background activity.
• Interact authentically with other performers as directed.
• Follow instructions from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism during an extended filming day.

Requirements

• Black male.
• Ages 55–70.
• Comfortable portraying the grandfather of the groom.
• Must be prepared for a filming day of 12 hours or longer.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Franklin, Tennessee, and surrounding areas.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours.
• Overtime paid at time-and-a-half after 8 hours.

Real Drummers for Online Commercial

Job Description

A fun non-union online commercial filming in the Greater Toronto Area is seeking real drummers with authentic skills, personalities, and life experience. Casting is looking for interesting individuals who genuinely play the drums and can bring their unique energy and musical ability to the camera. This opportunity is ideal for professional musicians, hobbyists, and passionate drummers with real-world experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a real drummer in an online commercial.
• Demonstrate authentic drumming skills on camera.
• Perform naturally while showcasing personality and musical ability.
• Participate in commercial scenes and activities as directed.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Bring genuine energy and personal style to the production.

Requirements

• Must be a real drummer.
• Professional drummers and hobbyists are welcome.
• Must have genuine drumming experience and skills.
• Interesting and authentic personalities are encouraged.
• Comfortable performing and appearing on camera.
• Non-union talent.
• Must be able to work in the Greater Toronto Area.

Compensation

• $2,000+.

Male Patient for Healthcare Commercial

Job Description

A healthcare commercial shooting in Pittsburgh is seeking a male actor for a non-speaking principal patient role. Casting is looking for Hispanic or diverse talent who can portray a healthcare patient authentically through expressive reactions and natural on-camera behavior.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a patient in a healthcare commercial.
• Deliver natural expressions and reactions without dialogue.
• Participate in staged healthcare interactions as directed.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Maintain consistency and professionalism during filming.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Hispanic or diverse background.
• Late 50s to early 60s.
• Non-union talent.
• Must be within driving distance of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
• Must work as a local hire.

Compensation

• $2,200 total for shoot day and usage.
• Plus 20% agent fee, if applicable.

Female Healthcare Technician for Commercial

Job Description

A healthcare advertising production in Pittsburgh is casting a female actor to portray a technician. This non-speaking principal role is open to talent of all races and ethnicities and requires someone who can bring an authentic, professional presence to a healthcare environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a healthcare technician in a commercial.
• Perform realistic workplace actions without dialogue.
• Follow instructions and creative direction from production.
• Interact naturally with patients and other healthcare characters.
• Maintain a believable professional presence on camera.

Requirements

• Female talent.
• Early 40s.
• Open to all races and ethnicities.
• Non-union talent.
• Must be within driving distance of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
• Must work as a local hire.

Compensation

• $2,200 total for shoot day and usage.
• Plus 20% agent fee, if applicable.

Athletic Male Surgery Patient for Healthcare Commercial

Job Description

A Pittsburgh healthcare commercial is seeking an athletic male actor to portray a surgery patient. This non-speaking principal commercial role is looking for talent with a fit appearance who can naturally portray a patient and communicate believable reactions without dialogue.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a surgery patient in a healthcare commercial.
• Deliver realistic patient reactions and expressions.
• Perform the role without spoken dialogue.
• Follow creative direction throughout the shoot.
• Maintain professionalism and continuity on set.

Requirements

• Caucasian male.
• Late 20s.
• Athletic, fit, or in-shape appearance.
• Non-union talent.
• Must live within driving distance of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
• Must work as a local hire.

Compensation

• $2,200 total for shoot day and usage.
• Plus 20% agent fee, if applicable.