“Sky Hook” Indie Casting Call

Gym Members Who Use Prosthetic Limbs for YMCA Commercial

Job Description
A YMCA commercial is now casting individuals who are amputees and use prosthetic limbs to portray gym members in upcoming advertisements. This principal commercial role will highlight authentic representation in a fitness setting and celebrate strength, inclusion, and real-life stories.

Production is seeking people who actively use a prosthetic limb and feel comfortable performing light gym activity on camera. Filming will take place in New York City during the week of March 16, 2026. This is a paid commercial opportunity with principal compensation inclusive of usage.

If you’re confident in front of the camera and regularly participate in fitness activities, this is a meaningful opportunity to represent the amputee community in a national advertising campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a gym member in a YMCA commercial

• Participate in light fitness activity on camera

• Follow direction from the commercial production team

• Be available during the scheduled filming week

• Represent authentic lived experience in a positive and empowering way

Requirements

• Individuals who are amputees and use a prosthetic limb

• Comfortable performing on camera in a gym setting

• Must be available for filming in NYC

• Must have valid ID to complete federal I-9 documentation

• Non-union project

Compensation

• $2,000 principal pay rate (inclusive of usage)

• Commercial credit

• Professional production experience

• Opportunity to represent authentic inclusion in advertising

Deaf or Hard of Hearing ASL Users for YMCA Commercial

Job Description
A YMCA commercial is now casting individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing and fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) to portray gym members in upcoming advertisements. This principal role will highlight authentic ASL communication in a fitness setting and celebrate inclusive representation on screen.

Production is seeking real ASL users who can naturally communicate in a gym environment. Filming will take place in New York City during the week of March 16, 2026. This is a paid commercial opportunity with principal compensation inclusive of usage.

If you are confident on camera and use ASL regularly, this is a meaningful opportunity to represent the Deaf and hard of hearing community in a national commercial campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a gym member in a YMCA commercial

• Communicate naturally using American Sign Language (ASL) on camera

• Participate in filming during the scheduled week

• Follow direction from the commercial production team

• Represent the brand in an authentic and engaging way

Requirements

• Deaf or hard of hearing individuals who use ASL

• Comfortable performing on camera

• Must be available for filming in NYC

• Must have valid ID to complete federal I-9 documentation

• Non-union project

Compensation

• $2,000 principal pay rate (inclusive of usage)

• Commercial credit

• Professional production experience

• Opportunity to represent authentic ASL users in advertising

Job Description

A new character-driven stage play, Skyhook, is casting three actors for its upcoming festival production premiering at the 2026 Toronto Fringe Festival. This access-focused production explores friendship, pride, and reinvention through the unlikely bond between an aging pilot and a retired pirate at a gambling resort.

The production is seeking versatile, dynamic performers (18+, any gender) for principal roles in this non-union theatrical production. Rehearsals will take place in New York City, with performances scheduled in Toronto, Canada.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray one of the principal characters in a character-driven stage production

• Collaborate closely with the director and creative team to develop layered, compelling performances

• Participate in weekly rehearsals in NYC

• Travel internationally for festival performances in Toronto

• Perform consistently and professionally throughout the festival run

• For select roles, perform dual characters as written in the script

Roles

SKY – A pilot and top local aviator. Fatigued rule-following perfectionist. (Doubles as Dr. Claude)

HOOK – A fisher-turned pirate. Deceptive, difficult player.

KINGSLEY – A know-it-all live table dealer who moonlights as a magician. (Doubles as Drapes)

DR. CLAUDE – A dogmatic lecturer and father to Sky. (Doubled by Sky actor)

DRAPES – An authoritative table game floor supervisor to Kingsley. (Doubled by Kingsley actor)

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older

• Open to all genders

• Strong stage acting skills and comfort with character-driven material

• Ability to rehearse in New York City

• Availability for travel and performances in Toronto, Canada

• Must be able to commit to a non-union production

Compensation Details

• Non-union production

• Actors will receive stipends (amount to be determined)

• International travel provided

• Accommodations provided during Toronto performances

Gym Members Who Use Prosthetic Limbs for YMCA Commercial

Job Description
A YMCA commercial is now casting individuals who are amputees and use prosthetic limbs to portray gym members in upcoming advertisements. This principal commercial role will highlight authentic representation in a fitness setting and celebrate strength, inclusion, and real-life stories.

Production is seeking people who actively use a prosthetic limb and feel comfortable performing light gym activity on camera. Filming will take place in New York City during the week of March 16, 2026. This is a paid commercial opportunity with principal compensation inclusive of usage.

If you’re confident in front of the camera and regularly participate in fitness activities, this is a meaningful opportunity to represent the amputee community in a national advertising campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a gym member in a YMCA commercial

• Participate in light fitness activity on camera

• Follow direction from the commercial production team

• Be available during the scheduled filming week

• Represent authentic lived experience in a positive and empowering way

Requirements

• Individuals who are amputees and use a prosthetic limb

• Comfortable performing on camera in a gym setting

• Must be available for filming in NYC

• Must have valid ID to complete federal I-9 documentation

• Non-union project

Compensation

• $2,000 principal pay rate (inclusive of usage)

• Commercial credit

• Professional production experience

• Opportunity to represent authentic inclusion in advertising

Deaf or Hard of Hearing ASL Users for YMCA Commercial

Job Description
A YMCA commercial is now casting individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing and fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) to portray gym members in upcoming advertisements. This principal role will highlight authentic ASL communication in a fitness setting and celebrate inclusive representation on screen.

Production is seeking real ASL users who can naturally communicate in a gym environment. Filming will take place in New York City during the week of March 16, 2026. This is a paid commercial opportunity with principal compensation inclusive of usage.

If you are confident on camera and use ASL regularly, this is a meaningful opportunity to represent the Deaf and hard of hearing community in a national commercial campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a gym member in a YMCA commercial

• Communicate naturally using American Sign Language (ASL) on camera

• Participate in filming during the scheduled week

• Follow direction from the commercial production team

• Represent the brand in an authentic and engaging way

Requirements

• Deaf or hard of hearing individuals who use ASL

• Comfortable performing on camera

• Must be available for filming in NYC

• Must have valid ID to complete federal I-9 documentation

• Non-union project

Compensation

• $2,000 principal pay rate (inclusive of usage)

• Commercial credit

• Professional production experience

• Opportunity to represent authentic ASL users in advertising

Chinese American Actress (Ages 15–25) for Co-Lead Role in SAG Feature Film – NYC

Job Description
A new independent SAG feature film is casting the co-lead role of Tess, a young Chinese American woman, for the upcoming film My Mother and Yours. The project is directed by Gotham Awards-nominated filmmaker Constance Tsang and will shoot in New York City.

Casting directors are seeking a Chinese American actress ages 15–25 with strong presence, emotional depth, and an authentic spark. Emerging talent is encouraged to apply, including musicians, performers, and individuals with no prior acting experience. The production is casting across North America and is looking for someone who can bring nuance and honesty to this central role.

This powerful story explores identity, memory, and the complex relationship between a mother and daughter, offering a breakout opportunity for a young actress ready to take on a co-lead performance in an acclaimed independent feature.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Tess, the co-lead character

• Perform emotionally layered dramatic scenes

• Collaborate closely with director and cast

• Participate in rehearsals and full production schedule

• Be available for shoot dates in NYC

Requirements

• Chinese American female

• Ages 15–25

• Strong emotional range and natural screen presence

• Open to emerging talent and non-professional actors

• Available to film in NYC

• Able to commit to production schedule

Compensation

• SAG feature film role

• Co-lead credit in independent feature

• Professional film exposure

• Opportunity to work with award-nominated director

Supporting Actors (Ages 18–30) for Feature Film “Paradise Lost” – NYC

Job Description
A new feature film titled Paradise Lost is now casting supporting actors in New York City for a summer production. This SAG-scale project is directed by acclaimed visual artist Shirin Neshat and follows a powerful story centered on activism, art, and the emotional impact of war.

Casting directors are seeking passionate, expressive young performers to portray a trio of idealistic activists who use art and music as forms of protest. Actors, musicians, activists, and multidisciplinary artists are encouraged to apply for these dynamic supporting roles.

Filming will take place in NYC, with SAG MLP scale rates offered. This is a strong opportunity for emerging talent to work on a thought-provoking independent feature film with an accomplished creative team.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray activist characters in a dramatic feature film

• Perform emotionally grounded scenes centered on protest and social justice

• Collaborate closely with director and cast

• Potentially incorporate music or artistic expression into performance

• Participate in scheduled NYC shoot dates

Requirements

• Ages 18–30

• All genders and ethnicities

• Strong emotional range and raw screen presence

• Interest in activism, art, or music preferred

• Musicians and multidisciplinary artists encouraged to apply

• Must be available to film in NYC

Compensation

• SAG MLP scale rates

• Supporting role credit in feature film

• Professional film exposure

• Opportunity to work with acclaimed director

1950s Period Drama – Male Model Types Casting Call

Job Description
A 1950s-set period drama series is now casting male model types for featured roles in a stylized production based on a graphic novel-inspired storyline. Filming will take place in Scarborough. This series explores a heightened, fictional world centered around morally complex superheroes, blending retro aesthetics with bold storytelling.

Production is seeking Caucasian men, ages 20–39, with strong model looks that reflect a classic 1950s New York City aesthetic. Talent must be comfortable adapting to period-appropriate grooming and wardrobe requirements.

This is a featured opportunity for performers who meet strict visual and continuity standards for a high-profile television project.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray 1950s-era characters in a period television drama

• Maintain clean-shaven, period-appropriate appearance

• Attend mandatory wardrobe fitting

• Be available for strict continuity across filming days

• Follow direction for featured background or small principal scenes

Requirements

• Male, ages 20–39

• Caucasian talent only for these specific roles

• Model-type look with strong on-camera presence

• Height must not exceed 6’2”

• No visible tattoos

• Clean-shaven and willing to receive a 1950s-style haircut

• No deep tan

• Fluent in English

• Must be available for mandatory fitting and scheduled shoot dates

• Should not have previously played major roles in certain high-profile productions

Compensation

• Paid featured role

• Period drama television credit

• Mandatory fitting included

Models, Actors & Real People in NYC

Job Description
An open call is now being held in New York City for models, actors, kids, and real people of all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds. This casting opportunity is expanding a 2026 talent roster for upcoming TV shows, film projects, print campaigns, and fashion events.

Casting directors are currently scouting fresh faces and experienced talent for multiple non-union TV and film productions, major print campaigns, and upcoming fashion showrooms and brand campaigns. No experience is required — potential, personality, and presence matter most.

Job Responsibilities

• Attend in-person open call in New York City

• Meet with casting and talent representatives

• Showcase personality, look, and on-camera presence

• Be available for potential bookings in TV, film, print, or fashion projects

Requirements

• All ages welcome

• All ethnicities and backgrounds encouraged to apply

• Models, actors, kids, and real people

• No prior experience required

• Must be able to attend open call in NYC

Compensation

• Paid opportunities for selected talent

• Rates vary by project (TV, film, print, fashion)

Asian Lead Actors Casting Call for NYC Thesis Film “Things We Kept”

Job Description
A New York City–based thesis film titled Things We Kept is now casting two Asian lead actors for a heartfelt coming-of-age drama. This student film explores themes of love, memory, separation, and emotional growth as graduation approaches.

Set in NYC, the story follows two young adults navigating unresolved emotions and the fear of letting go. The film highlights quiet moments, shared history, and the struggle between holding on and moving forward. This is a strong opportunity for emerging actors seeking meaningful lead roles in an intimate, character-driven project.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a lead character in a narrative thesis film

• Deliver emotionally grounded, naturalistic performances

• Participate in scheduled rehearsals and filming days in NYC

• Collaborate closely with the director and creative team

• Bring depth and authenticity to character-driven scenes

Requirements

Role 1: Ethan (Lead)

• Asian male actor

• Ages 19–23

• Thoughtful, emotionally open, quietly stubborn presence

• Must convey vulnerability and internal conflict

• Strong interest in character-driven storytelling

Role 2: Claire (Lead)

• Asian female actor

• Ages 18–23

• Grounded, mature, emotionally intelligent presence

• Able to balance warmth with quiet strength

• Comfortable portraying layered emotional transitions

• Must be available to work in New York City

Compensation

• Thesis film lead roles

• IMDb credit and portfolio material

• Opportunity to collaborate on a meaningful NYC student film project

Casino Commercial Casting Call – High Fashion & Background Talent

Job Description
A major casino commercial and campaign is now casting real, vibrant, everyday people and high-fashion talent to bring the energy of a luxury casino resort to life. This non-union commercial project is seeking NYC and local talent from the DC, Maryland, Virginia, and New York areas for a two-day shoot. Casting directors are looking for charismatic personalities you’d naturally see on a fun night out or weekend getaway — from stylish high-rollers to energetic casino staff and guests. This is a paid commercial opportunity offering strong rates for both principal and background roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray casino guests, staff, or upscale resort personalities
• Bring natural charisma and high-energy presence to camera
• Participate in commercial scenes featuring casino and resort environments
• Attend scheduled fittings (if required)
• Be available for two shoot days during the production week

Requirements

• Ages 18–65 (depending on role)
• All ethnicities and genders encouraged to apply
• Available to work in DC, MD, VA, or NYC area
• Comfortable in commercial or lifestyle-style filming environments
• Real couples, friend groups, and strong personalities encouraged
• Table game experience (baccarat, poker, roulette) is a plus for certain roles

Compensation

• Principal Session Fee: $750 per day (2 days = $1,500)
• Fitting Fee: $250 (if in person)
• Buyout/Usage Fee: $2,000
• Total Principal Talent Fee: $3,750
• Background Talent Rate: $500 per day
• Paid commercial and campaign usage

Feature Film Principal Role Casting Call

Job Description
A feature film is casting a principal male role for a powerful, character-driven story. This role requires a strong on-screen presence and emotional depth, portraying a young man who overcomes significant challenges through determination and resilience. Ideal for actors seeking a meaningful lead role in a dramatic, non-union feature film.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a principal character with emotional and physical complexity

• Perform scripted scenes requiring intensity, vulnerability, and growth

• Collaborate closely with the director and creative team

• Commit fully to character development throughout the production

Requirements

• Male actors ages 14–25

• Indian or Indian-looking talent

• Slim build

• Must be able to portray a character with a physical handicap

• Strong willpower, discipline, and ability to convey personal transformation

• Confident, expressive on-camera presence

Compensation

• $3,000 total

• Non-union principal role

• Feature film credit