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Music Video Casting Call for Featured Background Talent

Job Description

A major recording artist’s upcoming music video is seeking featured background talent for a cinematic production inspired by a classic Italian-American family aesthetic. The project will portray themes of family tradition, celebration, loyalty, power, and influence through scenes set at elegant wedding receptions, family gatherings, funeral services, upscale restaurants, and exclusive social circles. This is an excellent opportunity for performers looking to gain experience in a high-profile music video production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray authentic characters within a cinematic family-centered storyline
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams
• Participate in featured background scenes throughout filming
• Maintain professionalism and punctuality on set
• Help create realistic and engaging environments for key scenes

Requirements

• Ages 18 and older
• Seeking talent for the following roles:
  • Family Members
  • Mob Associates
  • Featured Women
  • Chauffeurs
  • Priest
• Caucasian, Mediterranean, Eastern European, Hispanic, or talent who can authentically portray Italian-American character types
• Comfortable working in a professional music video production environment
• Reliable and able to follow on-set instructions

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours
• Featured background role in a music video for a major recording artist
• Opportunity to work on a professionally produced music video

PSA Casting Call for Hispanic Babies and Toddlers

Job Description

A public service announcement focused on car seat safety is seeking Hispanic babies and toddlers for featured roles. This paid opportunity offers families the chance to participate in an important awareness campaign while working with a professional production team. Casting directors are looking for young talent who fit the specified age ranges for this educational project.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a public service announcement focused on car seat safety
• Attend the scheduled filming session with a parent or guardian
• Follow production guidance during filming
• Help create authentic and engaging campaign content

Requirements

Toddlers

• Male or female
• Hispanic
• Ages 3–4 years old

Babies

• Male or female
• Hispanic
• Ages 7–9 months old
• Must be available to work in Austin, Texas
• Parent or guardian must accompany child during production activities

Compensation

• $1,000 if booked
• Featured role in a public service announcement campaign
• Opportunity to participate in a professional production

Major Comedy Sequel Casting Call – Very Tall Male Talent

Job Description

A major comedy sequel is seeking an exceptionally tall male performer for a featured background role. Casting directors are looking for talent who can bring a memorable on-screen presence to this high-profile production filming in the Los Angeles area. Both SAG-AFTRA and non-union submissions are welcome for this exciting opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured background character in a comedy film
• Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors
• Maintain professionalism and punctuality on set
• Participate in scheduled filming activities
• Contribute to the visual storytelling of key scenes

Requirements

• Male talent
• Must be 6’6″ or taller
• SAG-AFTRA members preferred, but non-union talent may submit
• Available to work in the Simi Valley area
• Comfortable working on a professional film set
• Reliable and able to follow on-set instructions

Compensation

• $224 for 8 hours (SAG rate)
• Featured background role in a major comedy sequel
• Opportunity to gain experience on a high-profile film production

Music Video Casting Call – Featured Background Roles

Job Description

A music video production for an undisclosed artist is casting featured background talent for multiple roles filming in the Nashville area. Casting directors are seeking performers who can bring authenticity and personality to key scenes. This is a paid opportunity for talent looking to gain experience and build credits in music video production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured background character in music video scenes
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams
• Participate in scheduled filming dates as assigned
• Maintain professionalism and reliability on set
• Help create realistic and engaging scene environments

Requirements

Receiving Clerk (Featured Background)

• Male talent
• Ages 55–75
• All ethnicities welcome

Receiver / Warehouse Supervisor (Featured Background)

• Female talent
• Ages 40–50
• All ethnicities welcome

Diner Waitress (Featured Background)

• Female talent
• White
• Ages 20–28

Waitress’s Daughter (Featured Background)

• Female child talent
• White
• Ages 9–10
• Mother-daughter pairs encouraged

Fighting Boyfriend (Featured Background)

• Male talent
• White
• Ages 25–40
• Real couples encouraged

Compensation

• Featured background rates start at $225 for 10 hours
• Additional roles may pay within the production’s $100–$650 rate range depending on role
• Non-union production

Feature Film Stand-In Casting Call

Job Description

A feature film production is seeking a stand-in performer for upcoming lens tests and potential run-of-show work. This opportunity is ideal for talent interested in gaining on-set experience while supporting the production team throughout filming. Selected talent may have the opportunity to continue working on the project from August through mid-October.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a stand-in for camera, lighting, and lens testing
• Work closely with the production crew during setup and filming preparations
• Maintain consistency in positioning and movement for technical rehearsals
• Be available for scheduled filming and testing dates
• Follow on-set directions from the production team

Requirements

• Pacific Islander talent
• Olive skin tone
• Height between 6’3″ and 6’5″
• Fit frame/build
• Must be available for all scheduled work dates
• Able to work in the Fayetteville area and surrounding locations
• Professional, reliable, and punctual

Compensation

• $210 for 12 hours of work
• Potential opportunity for ongoing work through the production schedule
• Valuable on-set experience with a feature film production

Courtroom Background Actors for TV Legal Series

Job Description
A television legal drama is casting background actors for courtroom scenes filming in Culver City, California. This opportunity is perfect for aspiring performers looking to gain on-camera experience while helping create realistic and engaging courtroom environments for a professional TV production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray courtroom roles such as jurors, plaintiffs, defendants, witnesses, and spectators
• React naturally during courtroom scenes and dialogue
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain focus and professionalism throughout filming
• Help create an authentic courtroom atmosphere

Requirements

• Ages 18 and older
• Open to all ethnicities
• Comfortable performing in courtroom-style scenes
• Ability to react naturally and stay in character
• Reliable, adaptable, and professional on set
• No experience needed

Compensation

• $120 flat rate
• Paid opportunity to appear in a television series
• Valuable on-set experience in a professional production

Football Players for Feature Film

Job Description

A football-themed feature film is seeking talented athletes with football experience to portray middle school and young high school football players. This is a paid opportunity for performers who can bring authenticity and energy to on-field scenes. Production is looking for young talent ready to showcase their athletic abilities and contribute to an exciting sports movie project.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray football players in feature film scenes
• Participate in football-related action sequences
• Follow direction from the production team and coaching staff
• Attend scheduled rehearsals and filming sessions as required
• Maintain a professional attitude on set

Requirements

• Ages 11–18
• Football experience preferred
• Ability to portray middle school or young high school football players
• Comfortable performing athletic activities on camera
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Minors must have parent or guardian approval

Compensation

• Paid opportunity
• Gain on-set experience working on a feature film
• Opportunity to showcase football skills on camera

Job Description

Versa Films is casting performers for a series of coming-of-age vignettes in an upcoming music video for a Saskatoon artist. The project explores themes of freedom, rebellion, friendship, and youthful adventure through cinematic slow-motion sequences featuring children, teenagers, and young adults.

This non-union production welcomes both actors and non-actors and is seeking talent for a variety of featured roles portraying memorable moments from adolescence and young adulthood.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray featured characters in scripted music video scenes.
• Follow creative direction from the director and production team.
• Participate in age-appropriate action sequences and group activities.
• Collaborate with fellow performers during filming.
• Maintain professionalism and reliability throughout production.

Requirements

Skateboarder Teens

• Any gender.
• Any ethnicity.
• Ages 15–23.
• Comfortable skateboarding and performing action-oriented scenes.

Kids on Bikes

• Any gender.
• Any ethnicity.
• Ages 9–13.
• Comfortable riding bicycles.

Water Balloon Kids

• Any gender.
• Any ethnicity.
• Ages 9–13.
• Comfortable participating in outdoor group scenes.

Jump Rope and Hopscotch Kids

• Any gender.
• Any ethnicity.
• Ages 9–12.
• Comfortable participating in playground-style activities.

Prankster Pre-Teens

• Any gender.
• Any ethnicity.
• Ages 12–15.
• Energetic personality and comfortable performing playful scenes.

Wrestling Siblings

• Any gender.
• Any ethnicity.
• Ages 14–18.
• Two performers able to portray siblings.

Kissing Couple

• Any gender.
• Any ethnicity.
• Ages 19–23.
• Comfortable performing scenes involving kissing and sharing a cigarette prop.

Compensation Details

• Pay: $50 per actor
• Time commitment: 60–90 minutes per role
• Non-union production.
• Non-actors are encouraged to apply.

Job Description

Soul Chocolate is seeking a Chocolate Production Assistant to join its team in Toronto. This hybrid position combines hands-on chocolate production responsibilities with customer-facing café duties, offering a unique opportunity to work across multiple areas of a growing artisan chocolate business.

The successful candidate will help produce chocolate products, support packaging and wholesale preparation, assist with café operations, and contribute to the company’s busy seasonal production schedule.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with chocolate production and manufacturing processes.
• Package finished chocolate products for retail and wholesale distribution.
• Support wholesale order preparation and fulfillment.
• Prepare coffee and other café beverages.
• Provide excellent customer service and engage with café guests.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in production and café areas.
• Assist with seasonal product launches and production initiatives.

Requirements

• Interest in chocolate production, food manufacturing, or specialty coffee.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Experience in chocolate production or coffee preparation is preferred but not required.
• Willingness to learn and contribute across multiple areas of the business.

Compensation Details

• Starting pay: $18 per hour
• Compensation is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
• Schedule: 10-hour shifts, 4 days per week
• Three consecutive days off each week.

Job Description

A software company specializing in product recommendation solutions for e-commerce stores is casting talent for a series of commercial advertisements. Production is seeking performers to portray entrepreneurs and industry professionals within the e-commerce space.

Casting directors are looking for authentic, relatable talent to fill three featured roles in a non-union commercial campaign filming in the Greater Toronto Area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured character in a commercial advertising campaign.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Participate in on-camera performances and promotional content.
• Collaborate with cast and crew throughout filming.
• Maintain professionalism during all production activities.

Requirements

Adrian

• Male.
• Playing age: Mid-20s to Mid-40s.
• Any ethnicity.
• Portrays an e-commerce founder growing a Shopify store.

Jessica

• Female.
• Playing age: Mid-20s to Mid-40s.
• Any ethnicity.
• Portrays an e-commerce founder growing a Shopify store.

Chris

• Male.
• Playing age: Mid-20s to Mid-50s.
• Any ethnicity.
• Portrays an e-commerce podcast host.

General Requirements

• Non-union performers.
• Comfortable appearing in commercial advertising content.
• Reliable and available for filming in the Greater Toronto Area.

Compensation Details

• Pay Rate: $100 per hour
• One shoot day.
• Non-union production.
• Additional project details will be provided to selected talent.

Job Description

A Canada Arts Council-funded short film is seeking an Eastern Asian actress or non-actress to play a lead role in an upcoming production. The film explores themes of grief, motherhood, and closure against the backdrop of Forillon National Park in Gaspé, Quebec.

Casting directors are looking for a woman in her early to mid-50s who can portray a thoughtful, reserved, and emotionally nuanced character. Both experienced performers and individuals without acting experience are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a lead character in a dramatic short film.
• Collaborate with the director and production team throughout filming.
• Deliver an authentic and emotionally compelling performance.
• Attend rehearsals and filming sessions as scheduled.
• Participate in production activities as required.

Requirements

• Female.
• Eastern Asian.
• Early to mid-50s.
• Fluent English speaker.
• Open to actresses and non-actresses.
• Able to portray a character who is curious, quiet, and emotionally reserved.
• Must be based in Quebec or able to work in the province.

Compensation Details

• Rate: $1,200 CAD flat fee
• Transportation per diem provided.
• Non-union production.
• Additional project details will be discussed with selected applicants.

Investigator Role for True Crime Television Series

Job Description

A non-union true crime television recreation series is seeking a male actor to portray an investigator in reenactment scenes filming in the Knoxville, Tennessee area. The production is looking for talent who closely matches the character description and is comfortable performing dramatic scripted scenes based on real-life crime stories.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an investigator in true crime reenactment scenes
• Perform scripted dramatic sequences for television production
• Follow creative direction from the production team
• Maintain character authenticity throughout filming
• Participate in scenes centered around criminal investigations

Requirements

• White male, ages 30–40
• Brown hair and beard
• Must closely match the character’s appearance
• Comfortable with scripted violence and crime-related content
• Available to work in the Knoxville, Tennessee area
• Strong on-camera acting abilities

Compensation

• $150 per day
• Hotel accommodations provided