Short Film Casting Call for Extras

Multigenerational Family for Tourism Photo and Video Shoot

Job Description

A tourism project is seeking non-union talent to portray a multigenerational family in Williamsburg, Virginia. The production will capture non-speaking photos and B-roll at accessible attractions, including an archaeology center and art museums. Casting is open to mixed-race and open-ethnicity families, including parents, children, grandparents, and other relatives. The production is also interested in including a younger wheelchair user to highlight accessible tourism experiences.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray members of a multigenerational family for tourism content
• Participate in professional photography and B-roll filming
• Visit designated tourism attractions during the production
• Follow direction from the creative and production teams
• Perform naturally in non-speaking lifestyle scenes
• Participate in a full-day shoot

Requirements

• Non-union talent
• Mixed-race and open-ethnicity families encouraged
• Parents approximately ages 30–40
• Two to three children approximately ages 7–16
• Grandparents or additional relatives, such as an aunt or uncle
• Couples and family groups may be considered
• Younger wheelchair users are encouraged to be considered for accessible tourism scenes
• Must be able to work in Williamsburg, Virginia

Compensation

• $1,400 for an extended family consisting of parents, 2–3 children, and 2 additional family members
• $800 for a family consisting of parents and 2–3 children
• $600 for a couple
• Rates are for a full-day booking and usage, less applicable fees

1950s Period Drama Casting Call for Female Maids

Job Description

A 1950s period production is seeking two Caucasian female actors to portray maids. This background casting opportunity calls for performers with a natural, period-appropriate appearance who can authentically fit the production’s 1950s setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a maid in a 1950s period production
• Follow on-set direction from the production team
• Maintain a natural, period-appropriate appearance
• Participate in a required wardrobe fitting
• Perform professionally throughout filming

Requirements

• Caucasian female
• Ages 34–37
• Bust measurement approximately 27–30 inches
• Shoulder-length natural hair
• No dyed hair, fake nails, fake eyelashes, or obvious cosmetic fillers
• Must meet the production’s 1950s period look
• Must not have previously worked on Scott and Friends
• Union status requested by production

Compensation

• Rate not provided

1950s Period Drama Casting Call for Psychiatric Patients

Job Description

A 1950s period production is seeking non-union or AABP male and female background actors to portray psychiatric patients. The production is looking for performers with distinctive, character-driven appearances who can convincingly portray patients within a period setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a psychiatric patient in a 1950s period production
• Take direction from the production team during filming
• Maintain the required period appearance while on set
• Participate in a required wardrobe fitting
• Perform naturally and professionally as background talent

Requirements

• Men and women
• Non-union or AABP talent
• Women must be no larger than size 12
• Men must have a waist no larger than 34 inches and jacket size no larger than 42
• Performers with distinctive facial features are encouraged
• Men must be clean-shaven with no shaved sides of the head
• Women should have shoulder-length natural hair with no dyed hair, fake nails, fake eyelashes, or obvious cosmetic fillers
• Must not have previously worked on Scott and Friends

Compensation

• Rate not provided

1950s Period Drama Casting Call for Male Orderly

Job Description

A 1950s period production is seeking a Caucasian male actor to portray an orderly. This background acting opportunity requires talent with a clean-shaven, period-appropriate appearance and natural hair with no shaved sides. Applicants should be comfortable completing a wardrobe fitting before filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an orderly in a 1950s period production
• Follow direction from the production team while on set
• Maintain a period-appropriate appearance throughout filming
• Participate in a required wardrobe fitting
• Perform professionally as background talent

Requirements

• Caucasian male
• Clean-shaven appearance
• No shaved sides of the head
• Waist no larger than 34 inches
• Jacket size no larger than 42
• Must meet the production’s 1950s period look
• Must not have previously worked on Scott and Friends
• Union status requested by production

Compensation

• Rate not provided

Kim – Lead Role for Family Drama Short Film

Job Description

An upcoming non-union short film shooting in Montreal, Quebec, is seeking an Asian or mixed Asian female actor to portray Kim, a principal character in a family drama set within the world of an underground casino. Kim is a quiet, observant woman in her mid-20s with a strong moral compass who feels increasingly out of place in the world created by her father. Actors and non-actors are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Kim, a principal character in a dramatic short film.
• Deliver a grounded and emotionally authentic performance.
• Portray a quiet, observant character navigating complex family dynamics.
• Perform scenes in both English and French.
• Follow direction and collaborate professionally with the cast and production team.

Requirements

• Female, ages 25–30.
• Asian or mixed Asian, including Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, and other Asian backgrounds.
• Must speak English and French.
• Actors and non-actors may apply.
• Must be able to work in Montreal, Quebec.
• Non-union.

Compensation

• $500 per day for principal role.

Peter – Lead Role for Family Drama Short Film

Job Description

An upcoming non-union short film filming in Montreal, Quebec, is seeking an Asian or mixed Asian male actor to portray Peter, a principal character in a family drama set around an underground casino. Peter is in his mid-40s and seeks connection and validation but often undermines himself. As one of the casino’s loyal customers, he spends much of his time losing money while struggling with his personal circumstances.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Peter in a principal dramatic role.
• Deliver an authentic and emotionally nuanced performance.
• Perform scenes involving complex personal and family dynamics.
• Perform dialogue in English and French.
• Follow creative direction and collaborate professionally with the production team.

Requirements

• Male, ages 40–50.
• Asian or mixed Asian, including Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, and other Asian backgrounds.
• Must speak English and French.
• Actors and non-actors may apply.
• Must be able to work in Montreal, Quebec.
• Non-union.

Compensation

• $500 per day for principal role.

Zach – Lead Role for Family Drama Short Film

Job Description

An upcoming non-union short film filming in Montreal, Quebec, is seeking an Asian or mixed Asian male actor to portray Zach, a principal character in a family drama set within an underground casino. Zach is confident, loud, confrontational, charismatic, and threatening, using his dominant personality to conceal deep insecurity and fears of inadequacy.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Zach in a principal role for a dramatic short film.
• Deliver a confident, charismatic, and confrontational performance.
• Bring emotional depth to a character masking underlying insecurity.
• Perform dialogue naturally in English and Thai or another Asian dialect.
• Follow direction and collaborate professionally with the cast and crew.

Requirements

• Male, ages 40–50.
• Asian or mixed Asian, including Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, and other Asian backgrounds.
• Must speak English.
• Must speak Thai or another Asian dialect.
• Actors and non-actors may apply.
• Must be able to work in Montreal, Quebec.
• Non-union.

Compensation

• $500 per day for principal role.

Real Families Casting Call for Tech Product Commercial

Job Description

A well-paid tech product commercial is seeking real families for filming in London. Casting is looking for authentic families who are comfortable appearing together on camera, with children ages 7–10. Adults may be any age. This commercial casting opportunity is ideal for families who can bring natural chemistry, personality, and genuine interactions to a professional advertising campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear together as a real family in a tech product commercial.
• Participate in natural family interactions and lifestyle scenes.
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams.
• Maintain a relaxed and authentic presence on camera.
• Work professionally throughout the commercial production.

Requirements

• Real families.
• Children should be ages 7–10.
• Adults may be any age.
• Must be comfortable appearing together on camera.
• Must be able to work in London.
• Parent or guardian involvement required for minors.

Compensation

• Well-paid opportunity.

Featured African American Male Patient Casting Call for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking a featured African American male background actor to portray the ill older brother of a principal character. Casting is looking for a thin or skinny man in his late 20s to 30s who can deliver a convincing non-speaking performance as a patient. This recurring featured extra role is expected to work across several episodes, so flexible availability is preferred. Talent must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby states bordering Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the ill older brother of a principal character.
• Perform as a patient in featured non-speaking scenes.
• Deliver natural physical reactions and background performances.
• Follow blocking, continuity, and on-set direction.
• Maintain a consistent appearance across multiple episodes.
• Work professionally with the cast and production team.

Requirements

• African American male.
• Late 20s to 30s.
• Thin or skinny build.
• Able to convincingly portray an ill patient.
• Must be available for potential work across multiple episodes.
• Flexible availability preferred.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or states bordering Illinois.

Compensation

• $165 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours.

Male Background Actors for “911 Nashville”

Job Description

“911 Nashville,” a television production filming in Nashville, Tennessee, is seeking two male background actors to portray plainclothes police officers and administrators. Casting is looking for men ages 30–55 who can bring a professional and authoritative presence to these non-union background roles. Talent must work as a local hire in Nashville or the surrounding area and be prepared for a potentially long production day.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a plainclothes police officer or administrator.
• Perform natural background actions appropriate to the scene.
• Follow blocking and direction from the production team.
• Maintain character and wardrobe continuity throughout filming.
• Remain available on set for the required production hours.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Ages 30–55.
• Non-union.
• Able to convincingly portray a plainclothes police officer or administrator.
• Must work as a local hire in Nashville, Tennessee, or surrounding areas.
• Must be able to commit to 12+ hours on set if required.
• Must remain available regardless of the final call time.

Compensation

• $100 guaranteed for 8 hours.
• $12.50 per hour with time-and-a-half after 8 hours.

Male Featured Extra Casting Call for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking male talent for a featured extra role portraying a man who is passed out on the floor. Casting is looking for men in their late 20s to 30s of all ethnicities who can deliver a convincing physical performance for this featured background scene. Talent must be local to Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or states bordering Illinois and may be asked to complete a video audition if contacted.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a man who is passed out on the floor in a featured scene.
• Deliver a convincing non-speaking physical performance.
• Follow specific positioning, blocking, and continuity direction.
• Participate in a video audition if requested by production.
• Work professionally with the cast, crew, and production team.

Requirements

• Male talent in their late 20s to 30s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be comfortable portraying an unconscious or passed-out character.
• Must be willing to shave chest hair if selected.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or states bordering Illinois.
• Must be available for a wardrobe fitting before filming.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Male Background Actors for Travel Commercial

Job Description

A travel marketing commercial filming in Asheville, North Carolina, is seeking male background actors to portray real-life travelers. Casting is looking for men ages 18–80 of all ethnicities, appearances, and walks of life to create an authentic travel environment. This paid commercial casting opportunity requires full-day availability and the ability to work as a local hire in the Asheville area. The finished campaign includes unlimited TV, digital, and print usage.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a real-life traveler in a commercial campaign.
• Perform natural travel-related background actions and interactions.
• Follow blocking and direction from the production team.
• Maintain continuity throughout filming.
• Work professionally with cast, crew, and other background performers.

Requirements

• Male.
• Ages 18–80.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• All looks, types, and walks of life are encouraged.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Asheville, North Carolina.
• Must have reliable transportation to the filming location.
• Full-day availability required.

Compensation

• $300 guaranteed for 12 hours.
• Overtime after 12 hours, if applicable.