Documentary Feature Film Open Casting Call

Groups of Friends for Stills Campaign

Job Description
A lifestyle stills campaign is casting real groups of friends to appear together in a photography shoot centered around authentic social moments. The concept focuses on friends traveling, gathering, and enjoying a football match together in a relaxed, natural setting. Real friendships or family groups are required to maintain genuine chemistry on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a professional stills photo shoot as a group

• Interact naturally with your real friends or family members

• Portray authentic social moments in lifestyle-style imagery

• Follow light direction from the photography team while staying natural

Requirements

• Real groups of friends or family members

• All genders and ethnicities welcome

• Ages 25 and older only (drinks advertising requirement)

• Comfortable being photographed in group settings

• Football fans encouraged but not required

Compensation

• £240 per person for the shoot day

• Covers background usage where individuals may not be clearly recognizable

• Additional usage fee paid if featured or recognizable in final campaign images

Executive Chef & Line Cooks for Network Cooking Competition Series

Job Description
A major television network is casting high-level culinary professionals for a new cooking competition series that showcases the intensity, teamwork, and pressure of working on the line. This series follows real restaurant teams as they go head-to-head against top celebrity chefs in a real-service environment—no studio cooking, no shortcuts.

Job Responsibilities

• Executive Chef will lead and represent their restaurant on camera

• Line cooks will work as a brigade, executing real service under competition conditions

• Prepare and serve dishes to real diners during live restaurant service

• Collaborate as a team under time pressure while following production direction

• Maintain professionalism, focus, and culinary excellence throughout filming

Requirements

• One Executive Chef and three Line Cooks per team

• All chefs must currently work together at the same restaurant

• Proven high-level restaurant experience required

• Comfortable working in a high-pressure, on-camera competition setting

• Restaurants must be located within the tri-state area

• Must be available for a full-day filming commitment

Compensation

• Winning team receives $25,000

• National television exposure

• Opportunity to showcase your restaurant and culinary skills on a major network

Female Doctors & Doctors’ Wives for Television Series

Job Description
A high-end cable television network is casting female doctors and the wives or fiancées of doctors for an upcoming reality-style series. This project explores the professional and personal lives of women connected to private medical practices and offers a unique opportunity to share real-life stories on television.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as yourself in a reality-based television series

• Share personal and professional experiences in interviews and filmed scenes

• Participate in filming that highlights lifestyle, relationships, and career dynamics

• Work collaboratively with the production team throughout the process

Requirements

• Female doctors or wives/fiancées of doctors

• Must be based in or able to work locally in Atlanta, GA

• Doctors or spouses whose household owns or operates a private medical practice

• Comfortable appearing on camera and sharing real-life experiences

• Confident, engaging, and authentic personality

Compensation

• Paid television opportunity

• Compensation details provided upon selection

Babies (6–30 Months) and Real Parents for National Product Commercial

Job Description
A national consumer brand is casting babies and their real moms and dads for an upcoming product commercial. This shoot focuses on natural, authentic family moments and is seeking babies who can comfortably interact with age-appropriate products on camera. Parents will appear alongside their child to help create a warm, real-life family setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Babies will interact naturally with age-appropriate products on camera

• Parents will appear on screen supporting and engaging with their child

• Follow simple direction from the production team

• Participate in fittings and filming as scheduled

Requirements

• Babies ages 6 to 30 months

• Babies must be able to sip from products appropriate to their age group

• Real moms and dads willing to appear on camera with their child

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Must be able to work as a local hire in or within driving distance of Atlanta, GA

• No travel provided

Compensation

• Paid national commercial role

• Compensation details provided upon selection

Caucasian Male Jail Inmates – Background Actors

Job Description
A television production is casting Caucasian male background actors to portray jail inmates in law enforcement scenes. This role is suited for new faces who have not previously portrayed sheriffs or only worked deep background on large filming days. Casting approval is required for all selected talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a jail inmate in scripted correctional facility scenes

• Follow direction from the assistant directors and production team

• Maintain continuity and realism in custody-related environments

• Appear professional and cooperative on set

Requirements

• Caucasian male performers

• Adults, 18 and older

• New faces preferred

• Must not have previously portrayed a sheriff role

• Comfortable portraying an inmate character

• Must be able to self-report to the filming location

• Willing to provide detailed sizing information and photos if selected

Compensation

• Paid background acting role

• Rate provided upon selection

Veterans for Paid Commercial

Job Description
A paid commercial is casting real veterans living in or around South Florida. This project is focused on authentic storytelling and is seeking men and women who can naturally represent their real-life service experience on camera. The production is casual, interview-style, and designed to highlight genuine voices.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as yourself in a commercial project

• Participate in a relaxed, unscripted video interview

• Answer personal questions about your background and experiences

• Follow simple direction from the production team

Requirements

• Real veterans

• Men and women, ages 25–70

• Based in or around South Florida

• Comfortable speaking on camera in a casual interview setting

• Must be fully available during the scheduled shoot window

Compensation

• Paid commercial role

• Professional production experience

Asian Teen Soccer Player for National Commercial

Job Description
A nationwide commercial campaign for a dairy product is casting a real Asian teen soccer player for a featured role. This project highlights an authentic young athlete and follows them playing soccer through the streets of Miami alongside professional players. Travel to Miami is provided, making this a standout opportunity for young sports talent with strong on-camera presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a real teen soccer player in a commercial setting

• Play soccer on camera in street and outdoor environments

• Interact naturally with professional soccer players

• Follow creative direction while maintaining athletic performance

Requirements

• Male performers of Asian descent

• Must be a real soccer player

• Ages 10–14 on camera (teens preferred; younger talent who can play older considered)

• Ability to perform soccer skills confidently on camera

• Trilingual preferred: Mandarin, Spanish, and English

• Comfortable traveling to Miami for filming

Compensation

• $750 for up to 12 hours

• $100 fitting pay

• Guaranteed buyout of $1,500

• Travel to Miami provided

1st and 2nd Grade Kids for Educational Video

Job Description
An educational video project is casting 1st and 2nd grade students to participate in real classroom instruction. This opportunity is designed for children who are not represented by a talent agent and are comfortable learning, drawing, writing, and answering questions naturally on camera. The content is unscripted and focuses on authentic classroom interaction.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in real classroom lessons on camera

• Engage in activities such as drawing, writing, and group learning

• Answer questions naturally during instruction

• Follow guidance from teachers and the production team

Requirements

• Children currently enrolled in 1st or 2nd grade

• Not represented by a talent agent

• Comfortable participating in an unscripted classroom environment

• Must be able to work as a local hire

• Parent or guardian consent required

Compensation

• $325 per day

• Educational use only

College Students, Parents, and Grandparents – Background Actors

Job Description
A scripted television series is casting background actors to portray college students, parents, and grandparents in campus and family-related scenes. This opportunity is open to Westchester County locals who can bring authenticity and realism to everyday moments featured in the series.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray college students, parents, or grandparents in background scenes

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity

• Appear natural and engaged in campus or family environments

• Work collaboratively with cast and crew during filming

Requirements

• Westchester County locals only

• Ages 18 and older

• All genders and ethnicities welcome

• Comfortable portraying everyday student or family roles

• Must be fully available for filming as scheduled

• Must be able to provide valid identification for payment purposes

Compensation

• $187 for up to 10 hours

• Non-union background role

Real Female Veterans for PSA

Job Description
A public service announcement is casting real female veterans for an upcoming PSA. This project is seeking authentic, confident women who can represent real-life experience and bring honesty and credibility to an on-camera message. This is a paid opportunity filming locally.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as yourself in a PSA production

• Share natural presence and authentic expressions on screen

• Follow simple direction from the production team

• Participate professionally during filming

Requirements

• Real female veterans

• Caucasian women, ages 35–55

• Comfortable appearing on camera in a PSA setting

• Must be able to work as a local hire

• Based in or able to work locally within Broward County

Compensation

• $1,200 flat rate

• Minus agency fee

• Paid PSA role

West Virginia Locals for Paid Winter Lifestyle Commercial

Job Description
A paid lifestyle commercial is casting real West Virginia residents to tell authentic winter stories that celebrate family, community, and outdoor adventure. This project highlights genuine moments like sledding, snowy play, cozy cabin scenes, hiking, and scenic winter landscapes. The production is looking for locals who naturally embody the warmth, spirit, and beauty of West Virginia life.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in lifestyle scenes set in winter environments

• Participate in authentic activities such as outdoor play, family moments, and cozy cabin experiences

• Follow simple direction while remaining natural and unscripted

• Work collaboratively with a small production team

Requirements

• West Virginia residents only (local hire required)

• Open to individuals, couples, families, grandparents, and children of all ages

• Comfortable being outdoors in winter conditions

• Must feel natural, relatable, and authentic on camera

• Must be based in or connected to West Virginia communities

Compensation

• Paid roles

• Half-day rates (details shared upon selection)

• 1–2 days of filming

Supporting Male Actor for Feature Film

Job Description
A feature film is casting a strong supporting male actor for a physically demanding role. This character-driven project is seeking an athletic performer who can bring intensity, realism, and presence to the screen. The role is ideal for actors with combat sports experience and a confident on-camera demeanor.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a supporting role in a feature-length film

• Execute physical movement and action-based scenes safely and convincingly

• Take direction from the director and stunt or movement team

• Maintain character consistency and professionalism throughout production

Requirements

• Male actors, ages 18–29

• White performers with blond or light brown hair

• Minimum height of 6 feet

• Approximate weight: 200 lbs (90 kg)

• Athletic build and strong physical conditioning

• Wrestling and/or MMA experience preferred

• Able to perform a U.S. accent

• Based in the UK, EU, or U.S.

• Must hold a valid passport with at least 12 months remaining

• SAG-AFTRA contract

Compensation

• Paid supporting role

• SAG-AFTRA union contract