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Production Assistants Needed for Insightful Industry Feature

Job Description:
The Hollywood Reporter is seeking Production Assistants (PAs) to participate in a news article exploring what life is like as a PA in 2025. Reporter Katie Kilkenny is conducting interviews to shed light on current job responsibilities, how PAs are navigating industry slowdowns, career aspirations, living situations in L.A., and what the current pipeline into the entertainment industry looks like.

Job Responsibilities:

• Share your experiences working as a PA

• Discuss current job duties and day-to-day routines

• Offer insights into the job climate and your career path

• Provide your perspective on industry changes and challenges

Requirements:

• Must currently work (or have recently worked) as a Production Assistant

• Willingness to be interviewed and quoted in a national publication

• Comfortable discussing career goals and industry experiences

• No geographic restriction, but L.A.-based PAs strongly encouraged

Compensation:

• Unpaid interview opportunity

• Provides national exposure in The Hollywood Reporter

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Job Type:
Other
Skills:
Modeling

Wrangler Commercial – Rugged Menswear Casting

Job Description
A national commercial campaign is casting rugged, outdoorsy men for an upcoming Wrangler shoot. This project is looking for authentic, hard-working types with real-life experience in hands-on professions. Ideal talent includes cowboys, farmers, construction workers, carpenters, and motorcyclists who naturally embody a strong, masculine, all-American look. This is a great opportunity for non-traditional models with real-world grit and presence.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear on camera modeling rugged menswear in a commercial setting
  • Perform natural actions related to your real-life trade or lifestyle
  • Follow direction from the production team during filming
  • Represent the brand with authenticity and confidence

Requirements

  • Male performers ages 20–45
  • All ethnicities encouraged to apply
  • Must be based in the United States
  • Outdoorsy, rugged appearance with real-world work or lifestyle experience
  • Clothing sizes: tops M–L, pants 32×32 to 33×34
  • Comfortable being photographed and filmed

Compensation

  • Paid commercial role
  • Compensation provided based on project usage and scope
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Kids Basketball Commercial – Paid Roles

Job Description
A major athletic brand is casting real basketball players for a high-energy commercial shoot. This paid opportunity is open to boys and girls who love basketball and feel confident playing on camera. No acting experience is required—just real skills, personality, and passion for the game. This project is ideal for young athletes looking to gain commercial experience and professional exposure.

Job Responsibilities

  • Play basketball naturally on camera during a commercial shoot
  • Follow simple on-set direction from the production team
  • Bring energy, confidence, and teamwork to each scene
  • Participate in rehearsals and filming as needed

Requirements

  • Boys and girls ages 8–14
  • All ethnicities encouraged to apply
  • Must be a real basketball player with basic game skills
  • Comfortable playing basketball on camera
  • Must be able to work as a local hire in Los Angeles
  • No prior acting experience required

Compensation

  • $750 per day session fee
  • $1,500 guaranteed usage fee
  • Paid non-union commercial role
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Job Type:
Other
Skills:
Acting

Main Event Commercial – Kids, Adults, and Real Families

Job Description
A non-union commercial project is casting kids, adults, and real families for a paid commercial shoot. This opportunity is open to diverse talent and is ideal for individuals and families who are comfortable on camera and can bring natural, relatable energy to a family-friendly brand setting. Prior on-camera experience is a plus but not required.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear on camera as part of a family-focused commercial scene
  • Follow direction from the production team during filming
  • Perform natural, lifestyle-style actions on set
  • Maintain professionalism and a positive attitude throughout the shoot

Requirements

  • Female adults portraying mid-30s, open to all ethnicities
  • Male adults portraying mid-30s, open to all ethnicities
  • Kids ages 9–12, any gender, open to all ethnicities
  • Real families strongly encouraged to apply, though individuals may apply separately
  • Must be local to the Dallas–Fort Worth area or able to work as a local hire
  • Previous on-camera experience is helpful but not required

Compensation

  • $600 session fee
  • $3,000 usage fee
  • Additional agency fee applies if represented
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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Different World – Reboot Series Background Actors

Job Description
A reboot of a classic television sitcom is now casting paid background actors for an upcoming series filming in the Atlanta area. This production is seeking individuals who can authentically portray members of an HBCU campus community, including students, parents, and faculty. This is a great opportunity for talent looking to gain on-set experience in a high-profile television reboot.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear as background talent in scripted television scenes

  • Portray campus life roles such as students, parents, or faculty

  • Follow on-set direction from the production team

  • Maintain professionalism and reliability throughout filming

Requirements

  • Ages 18 and older

  • Ability to portray African American HBCU community members

  • Comfortable working as a background actor on a television set

  • Availability to film in the Atlanta area

  • Reliable and punctual with a professional attitude

Compensation

  • Paid background role

  • Compensation provided per production guidelines

Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

German-Speaking Actors and Models for Social Media Reels

Job Description
A paid social media campaign is seeking German-speaking talent to appear in short-form TikTok-style reels. This project focuses on fun, engaging, and light acting moments created for digital platforms. Talent should feel confident on camera, comfortable taking direction, and able to deliver natural performances in German for social media audiences. Filming will take place locally in the Tampa Bay area.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform in short-form social media video content

  • Speak German naturally on camera

  • Deliver light acting and expressive moments for TikTok reels

  • Follow creative direction from the production team

  • Maintain confident, engaging on-camera presence

Requirements

  • German-speaking men and women

  • Ages 25–70

  • Open to all ethnicities

  • Acting or modeling experience preferred but not required

  • Comfortable performing on camera and taking direction

  • Able to work as a local hire in the Tampa Bay area

Compensation

  • $120 per hour

  • Additional $50 bonus for German speakers

Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Actors and Models With British Accent for Social Media Reels

Job Description
A paid social media campaign is casting men and women with a British accent or dialect for short-form TikTok-style video content. This project is focused on light acting, comedic moments, and engaging on-camera delivery for professionally produced social media reels. Talent will work locally on a short shoot and should feel confident performing directly to camera.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform in short-form social media reels

  • Deliver dialogue using a natural British accent or dialect

  • Perform light acting and comedic beats on camera

  • Follow creative direction for social media–friendly content

  • Appear confident, expressive, and engaging on camera

Requirements

  • Men and women, ages 25–70s

  • Must have a British accent or dialect

  • Open to all ethnicities

  • Acting or modeling experience preferred but not required

  • Comfortable performing on camera

  • Able to work as a local hire in the Tampa Bay area

Compensation

  • $120 per hour

  • Paid social media project

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Job Type:
Other
Skills:
Running

Female Runners for Social Media Campaign Commercial

Job Description
A social media campaign and commercial is casting athletic female runners for a high-energy shoot tied to a well-known artist. This project celebrates strength, endurance, and diversity and is seeking confident, camera-ready women who can perform sustained running on camera. Wardrobe will be provided for the shoot.

Job Responsibilities

  • Run on camera as part of a professionally produced social media campaign

  • Perform sustained athletic movement during filming

  • Follow direction from the production and creative team

  • Maintain energy and consistency throughout the shoot

Requirements

  • Female runners, ages 18–40

  • Athletic build and strong running ability

  • Must be able to run one mile in a formal dress

  • Open to all ethnicities

  • Comfortable performing on camera

  • Able to work in Atlanta, Georgia

Compensation

  • $300 per day

  • 6-hour shoot

  • Wardrobe provided

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Job Type:
Model
Skills:
Modeling

Models for Cologne Promotional Skit

Job Description
A cologne promotional skit is casting models for a short, paid on-camera project in Miami. This production is seeking confident, camera-ready talent to appear in a lifestyle-style promo shoot. The skit will be filmed in a fast, efficient setup and is ideal for models looking for quick commercial experience.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear on camera in a cologne promotional skit

  • Follow simple direction from the creative team

  • Present a polished, confident look on camera

  • Participate in a brief, one-hour shoot

Requirements

  • Open to male and female models

  • Comfortable performing on camera

  • Available to work in Miami

  • Reliable and punctual

Compensation

  • $100 for a one-hour shoot

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Job Type:
Other
Skills:
Running

Long Distance Runners for Athletic Brand Campaign

Job Description
An athletic brand is casting experienced long-distance runners for a paid international campaign shoot. This opportunity is seeking U.S.-based runners with strong endurance backgrounds who can authentically perform on camera during an overseas production. Selected talent will take part in a multi-day shoot focused on real athletic performance and movement.

Job Responsibilities

  • Run on camera during professionally filmed athletic scenes

  • Perform natural distance-running movement and pacing

  • Follow creative and athletic direction during the shoot

  • Participate fully across multiple shoot days

Requirements

  • Experienced long-distance runners

  • Must be based in the United States

  • Men’s shoe size: US 9.5–10.5 or
    Women’s shoe size: US 7.5–8.5

  • Valid passport required

  • Willing and able to travel overseas

  • Comfortable being filmed while running

Compensation

  • Paid athletic brand campaign

  • 4–6 day shoot

  • Travel and accommodations provided

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Real People With Near-Death or Miracle Experiences for TV Series

Job Description
A new television series is casting real people with extraordinary true-life stories involving near-death experiences, divine intervention, or life-saving moments. This unscripted project is seeking authentic individuals who believe they experienced a real-life miracle and are open to sharing their powerful story on camera for a professionally produced TV series.

Job Responsibilities

  • Share a real-life personal story on camera

  • Participate in filmed interviews and storytelling segments

  • Recount experiences involving survival, faith, or extraordinary timing

  • Work with producers to clearly and honestly present your story

Requirements

  • Real people with true near-death experiences or miracle stories

  • Open to individuals who believe they experienced divine intervention

  • Comfortable sharing personal stories on camera

  • Willing to participate in a television production

Compensation

  • Paid television appearance

  • Compensation provided based on participation and production agreement

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Male and Female Actors for Healthcare Video Campaign

Job Description
A major healthcare brand is casting non-union actors for a paid, non-speaking video campaign filming in Center City Philadelphia. This one-day shoot will feature natural, authentic performances for a professional healthcare-focused production. Talent should be comfortable on camera and able to convey emotion and relatability without dialogue.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear on camera in a non-speaking healthcare video campaign

  • Perform natural, expressive actions to support visual storytelling

  • Follow direction from the production and creative team

  • Maintain professionalism throughout the shoot day

Requirements

  • Female actor in her mid-20s (Caucasian)

  • Male actor in his mid-50s (Caucasian)

  • Non-union talent only

  • Comfortable performing in a non-speaking role

  • Available for a one-day shoot in Center City Philadelphia

Compensation

  • $2,500 total compensation

  • Includes session and usage

  • Usage covers 3-year worldwide video rights

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Background Actors for Cable Company Commercial

Job Description
A cable company commercial is casting background actors for an upcoming shoot in Birmingham, Alabama. This paid extras opportunity is open to men and women of all ethnicities who can bring natural, everyday energy to on-camera commercial scenes. Talent must be able to work as a local hire, as no travel will be provided.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear as a background extra in a cable company commercial

  • Follow on-set direction from the production team

  • Help create realistic, lifestyle-focused commercial scenes

  • Remain professional and camera-ready throughout filming

Requirements

  • Male and female talent, ages 25–55

  • Open to all ethnicities

  • Must be able to work as a Birmingham, Alabama local hire

  • Available to work one shoot day within the scheduled window

Compensation

  • $350–$400 per day

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06-30-2025

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