Short Film Casting Call for Featured Extras

Casting Male Dive Bar Dancers for Netflix Film “The Last Mrs. Parrish”

Job Description
Casting directors are seeking male dancers with a bodybuilder-type physique to portray attractive dive bar patrons for the upcoming Netflix film The Last Mrs. Parrish. This is a featured principal dancer role under a SAG-AFTRA contract.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a dancer in a dive bar scene
• Follow choreography directed by Brandon Bieber
• Attend costume fitting and possible rehearsal before filming
• Maintain energy and professionalism during filming

Requirements

• Male dancers
• Must have a fit, bodybuilder-type physique
• Comfortable performing solo or in a duo
• Must be available for rehearsal and filming dates

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA Principal Dancer Contract: $1,246/day + 10% when applicable

Casting Families, Couples, Teens, and Young Adults for Disney Infinite Magic

Job Description
Casting directors are looking for families, real couples, individual teens, and young adults to participate in the Disney Infinite Magic project. This exciting opportunity involves overnight shoots and requires flexible availability during the listed dates.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in overnight filming as background talent
• Follow on-set direction and maintain energy throughout the shoot
• Work collaboratively with other talent to create authentic, engaging scenes

Requirements

• Families with kids ages 8–11, real couples, individual teens, and young adults
• Must be available for overnight shoots on listed dates
• Must be local or able to work in Orlando

Compensation

• $225 for 12 hours + 1 hour for meal

Casting Call for Audience Members – Shaquille O’Neal’s “DUNKMAN”

Job Description
Casting directors are seeking enthusiastic fans and audience members to participate in the filming of Shaquille O’Neal’s “DUNKMAN.” This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a live taping and contribute to the energy of the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Act as a live audience member and bring energy to the set

• React naturally during filming to enhance the atmosphere of the show

• Follow directions from the production team to maintain continuity during takes

Requirements

• Must be located near Atlantic Station area

• Available for a full day of filming (approximately 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM)

• Must submit three photos, name, age, phone number, and current distance from Atlantic Station

Compensation

• Paid background opportunity

Casting Call for Short Film “Audition”

Job Description
Casting directors are seeking participants for Audition, a short film directed by BIFA-nominated filmmaker Geraldine Barón. This project explores modern family-making through a mix of portrait and performance art. Inspired by the director’s personal experience of mapping out a path to having a child on her own, the film will weave together interviews with donors, friends, strangers, and actors to create a powerful and intimate narrative.

Job Responsibilities

• Share real-life stories and experiences connected to sperm or egg donation

• Participate in interviews or scenes that explore the emotional, social, and personal sides of family creation

• Collaborate with the creative team to bring authenticity and vulnerability to the film

Requirements

• Individuals who have donated sperm or eggs through a bank or personally

• People who have been asked to donate or considered donating, regardless of whether they went through with it

• Supporters who have been part of someone else’s family-making journey

• Must be comfortable sharing experiences on camera

Compensation

• Paid opportunity (rate to be disclosed upon selection)

• Filming will take place worldwide, travel accommodations may be considered for selected participants

Casting Call for “The House Call” – SAG Short Film

Job Description
Casting directors are seeking actors for The House Call, a SAG short film directed and written by Eliza Barry Callahan, with A-list talent attached. The film is set in upstate New York in 1986 and follows a young equine vet called to save a champion dressage horse owned by a mob family. Over one night, she forges an unexpected connection with the mobster’s son, witnesses a deadly dispute, and confronts its aftermath alongside ex-Rajneesh followers during their sitar workshop.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray complex, grounded, emotionally layered characters

• Collaborate with a high-caliber creative team to bring authenticity to the story

• Deliver nuanced performances that reflect the raw, dramatic tone of the film

Requirements

• SAG actors preferred

• Roles available include:

  • Enzo (27): Thoughtful, nihilistic, emotionally frayed mobster’s son. Italian, unconventional, and philosophical.

  • Rocco (32): Enzo’s older brother, hot-tempered and eager to earn their father’s approval. Proud, insecure, and pressured to fit a masculine stereotype.

  • Rishi (60s): Ex-Rajneesh community member, gentle but wise leader of the sitar workshop, warm presence.

  • Chris (late 20s): Local anthropologist, spiritually searching, assisting with the workshop, eager to find connection.

  • Intermediate Sitar Workshop Members: Group of 15, all ages and walks of life, seeking to learn sitar and searching for deeper meaning.

Compensation

• SAG Scale: $249/day + 10%

Casting Call for Bar Scene Extras – Popular TV Series

Job Description
Casting directors are seeking male and female background actors, ages 20s to 40s, to work in a lively bar scene for an upcoming episode of a hit TV series. This is a great opportunity for local talent to be featured on set and gain experience in a professional production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent in a bar scene

• Follow direction from the assistant director and maintain continuity

• Help create a realistic and engaging atmosphere on set

Requirements

• Male and female talent, ages 20–40

• Must be local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding border states

• Cannot be scheduled to work the hospital scene on the same production date

• Must provide a recent color photo, height, weight, age, city/state, phone number, and clothing sizes

• Must report past work on the show, if any

Compensation

• Paid background opportunity

Militia Men for BET+ Series Diarra From Detroit (Season 2)

Job Description
Casting directors are looking for Caucasian male background actors to portray militia men in the BET+ series Diarra From Detroit Season 2. These roles will appear in rugged and intense scenes, making this a great opportunity for actors who can bring authenticity to gritty, dramatic moments.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray militia members in interior city scenes with a tough, rugged demeanor

• Follow direction from the director to deliver realistic background action

• Maintain continuity throughout filming to match the scene’s tone

Requirements

• Caucasian men, ages 18+

• Weathered, rough-around-the-edges appearance

• Muscular or stocky build preferred

• Beards and rugged looks encouraged

Compensation

• $10.50/hour ($84 guaranteed for 8 hours)

• Overtime paid after 8 hours at time-and-a-half

• $25 car bump if booked with your vehicle

Police Officers for BET+ Series Diarra From Detroit (Season 2)

Job Description
Casting directors are seeking male background actors to portray police officers in the BET+ series Diarra From Detroit Season 2. This is a featured background role in dramatic interior city scenes, offering a great opportunity to gain on-set experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray police officers in city scenes with professionalism and realism

• Follow on-set direction to ensure scene authenticity

• Maintain a clean and presentable look suitable for law enforcement roles

Requirements

• Male, all ethnicities, ages 18+

• Must be clean-shaven (only mustaches allowed, no other facial hair)

• Comfortable performing in interior city scenes

Compensation

• $10.50/hour ($84 guaranteed for 8 hours)

• Overtime paid after 8 hours at time-and-a-half

• $25 car bump if booked with your vehicle

Gang Members for BET+ Series Diarra From Detroit (Season 2)

Job Description
Casting directors are seeking Black/African American male background actors to portray gang members in the BET+ series Diarra From Detroit Season 2. This is an excellent opportunity to be featured in a major streaming series, working on set in a dramatic bar scene environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray gang members realistically in interior bar scenes

• Follow direction from the director and background coordinator

• Contribute to the scene’s energy and authenticity while maintaining professionalism

Requirements

• Black/African American men, ages 18+

• Must not have previously worked on Diarra From Detroit Season 2

• Comfortable performing in bar scene environments

Compensation

• $10.50/hour ($84 guaranteed for 8 hours)

• Overtime paid after 8 hours at time-and-a-half

• $25 car bump if booked with your vehicle

Casting Call for Male Stand-Ins

Job Description
Casting directors are seeking male stand-ins for an upcoming production with multiple filming dates scheduled through October and November. Selected candidates will participate in tests and interviews prior to filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Stand in for principal actors during rehearsals, lighting, and camera setups

• Maintain consistency in height, build, and appearance to match lead talent

• Follow direction from the production crew to ensure smooth filming days

Requirements

• Caucasian male, 5’10”, slender build, 30s–50s, brown hair

• Caucasian male, 6’1″, athletic/slim build, 20s–50s, light brown/brown hair

• Must be available for test/interview and filming dates through October and November

• Must submit a recent photo, height, and contact information

Compensation

• Paid stand-in opportunity

Casting Call for Neighbor Role – True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description
Casting directors are seeking an actor to play a neighbor in a non-union true crime recreation series filming in Knoxville, TN. This role involves delivering lines while speaking with detectives during a key scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the neighbor character and deliver dialogue naturally

• Follow director’s guidance to create a realistic, dramatic moment

• Be available for scheduled filming time

Requirements

• Black female, 20s–40s

• Comfortable speaking on camera and interacting with detectives in scene

• Must be available at 4:30 PM for filming

Compensation

• $75 flat rate for one scene

Casting Call for Witness Roles – True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description
Casting directors are seeking talent to portray witnesses for a non-union true crime recreation series filming in Knoxville, TN. These roles will depict key bystanders at a crime scene, requiring strong presence and the ability to stand for extended periods.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray witnesses in a crime scene recreation

• Follow direction to deliver realistic reactions and maintain continuity

• Stand and walk as needed during filming in a mall location

Requirements

• Witness #1: Black female, 20s–60s, present at the crime scene in a mall, likely needed at 11 AM

• Witnesses #2–3: Any gender, must be able to stand and walk for long periods, present at the crime scene in a mall, likely needed at 11 AM

Compensation

• $135 flat rate per day