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STARZ #TakeTheLead Writers’ Intensive – TV Writing Fellowship

Job Description: STARZ, in collaboration with NALIP and NFMLA, is seeking emerging TV writers from underrepresented backgrounds to participate in the third season of the STARZ #TakeTheLead Writers’ Intensive. This program aims to support aspiring writers who want to make their mark in the world of premium cable television. Selected fellows will receive mentorship and guidance from industry professionals, helping them develop their TV writing skills and create compelling spec scripts and episode treatments.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Participate in the STARZ #TakeTheLead Writers’ Intensive program, working closely with mentors, executives, and established writers.
  • Develop a spec script and an episode treatment under the guidance of industry professionals.
  • Engage in workshops and networking opportunities that will further hone your understanding of TV writing.
  • Collaborate with other fellows and program mentors to receive constructive feedback and improve your storytelling craft.

Requirements:

  • Must be an emerging TV writer from an underrepresented background.
  • Demonstrated passion for writing and storytelling in the TV industry.
  • A desire to work in premium cable television.
  • Willingness to participate fully in the intensive program and complete the assigned writing tasks.

Compensation:

  • Each fellow will receive a $5,000 grant to support their participation in the program.

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Female Brand Ambassador – Luxury Real Estate Brand

Job Description
A leading real estate company is seeking confident and dynamic female brand ambassadors to represent its premium properties and engage with high-profile clients. The selected candidates will serve as the face of the brand at exclusive events, luxury venues, and client interactions, showcasing professionalism and exceptional communication skills.

Job Responsibilities

  • Represent the brand at premium locations and events with professionalism and enthusiasm

  • Engage and build relationships with potential clients and investors

  • Promote the brand’s offerings and ensure a positive customer experience

  • Deliver exceptional customer service while maintaining brand image and standards

Requirements

  • Minimum 1–6 years of experience in sales, promotions, or customer engagement roles

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Preferred language skills: Russian, Spanish, Italian, German, Turkish, or Chinese

  • Confident, energetic, and self-motivated demeanor

  • Must be flexible with working hours and shifts

Compensation

  • Competitive salary package based on experience

  • Opportunities to represent a premium brand in luxury real estate

  • Professional growth in an international work environment

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Tampa Tourism Commercial – Casting Call for Families, Couples, and Models

Job Description
A tourism campaign is now casting for an upcoming commercial that highlights the beauty and excitement of Tampa. This project is seeking fun-loving individuals, couples, families, and swimsuit models who can bring genuine energy and warmth to the screen. The ad will showcase real people enjoying Tampa’s beaches, attractions, and local lifestyle.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate in lifestyle and tourism-focused commercial scenes

  • Follow creative direction from the production team while maintaining a natural, relaxed performance

  • Represent Tampa’s vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere with enthusiasm and authenticity

  • Engage comfortably in both group and solo on-camera moments

Requirements

  • Men and women, ages 18–40, all ethnicities

  • Real couples, ages 18–40, all ethnicities

  • Children, boys and girls, ages 8–12, all ethnicities

  • Swimsuit models, ages 18–30

  • Real families and individuals welcome to apply

  • Must be available for multiple potential shoot days in Tampa

Compensation

  • Day Rate: $500 per day (minus 20% agency fee), up to 3 days of work

  • Usage Fee: $2,000 buyout (minus 20% agency fee)

  • Travel Day: $350 (minus 20% agency fee)

  • Down Day: $250 (minus 20% agency fee)

  • Fitting: $100 (minus 20% agency fee)

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Environmental Spokesperson – Digital Media Campaign

Job Description
A new environmentally-focused media project is seeking a charismatic and engaging spokesperson to appear in digital and social media content. The role blends informative reporting with creative, entertaining segments—ideal for someone who can balance intelligence, humor, and personality. The spokesperson will deliver interviews, host interactive activities, and become the face of an exciting new online brand centered on environmental awareness.

Job Responsibilities

  • Host digital video segments for environmental content, interviews, and creative on-location shoots

  • Engage audiences through fun and informative storytelling across YouTube and social media platforms

  • Conduct interviews with innovators, brands, and environmental leaders

  • Deliver on-camera performances that are confident, witty, and authentic

  • Represent the brand’s voice while bringing personal style and energy to each segment

Requirements

  • Male or female, ages 18–30, any ethnicity

  • Energetic, personable, and confident communicator

  • Comfortable on camera and experienced with digital or social media content

  • Must be local to Charlotte, NC (local hire only)

  • Able to balance informative dialogue with a fun and relatable on-screen presence

Compensation

  • Rate: $400 per day (includes session and usage fees)

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Luxury Hair Care Brand – Social Media Campaign Casting

Job Description
A luxury hair care brand is casting multiple couples for an upcoming social media ad campaign. The project will highlight natural beauty, confidence, and personality through authentic chemistry and stylish looks. Talent will represent diverse beauty standards and modern relationships while showcasing vibrant, camera-ready energy.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray one half of a couple in lifestyle and beauty-focused social media scenes

  • Collaborate with on-set partners and production team to create natural, engaging moments

  • Maintain a confident and expressive presence in front of the camera

  • Represent authentic connection and personality while featuring hair-focused visuals

Requirements

Couple #1

  • Man #1: African American male, ages 25–40s; handsome, relaxed, and confident

  • Woman #1: African American female, ages 20s–30s; must wear a lace front wig and be comfortable with on-camera hair adjustments

Couple #2

  • Man #2: African American male, late 20s–40s; fun, playful, with a short haircut

  • Woman #2: African American female, ages 20s–30s; long, thick waist-length braids

Couple #3

  • Man #3: Male with a visibly patchy beard, bald, or low-cut hairstyle; relatable and expressive

  • Woman #3: African American female with locs or a silk press; soft-glam, seductive yet playful look

Compensation

  • Paid social media ad campaign (rate disclosed upon selection)

  • Opportunity to work with a luxury beauty brand and appear in nationwide marketing content

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Gym Instructor – TV Series Background Role

Job Description
A television series is seeking a fit, energetic male to portray a gym instructor in an upcoming gym scene. The role is perfect for someone with a confident and active presence who can bring authenticity to a fitness environment. Filming will take place in Chicago and is open to local talent only.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a gym instructor in a non-speaking background role

  • Attend a scheduled wardrobe fitting prior to filming

  • Follow on-set direction and maintain professionalism throughout production

  • Be camera-ready and physically fit for the gym scene

Requirements

  • Male, ages 20–40

  • All ethnicities encouraged to apply

  • Must have an athletic build and natural on-camera confidence

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

  • Must be available for a wardrobe fitting before filming

Compensation

  • Paid background opportunity (rate disclosed upon selection)

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Prison Guard Extras – Indie Film Opportunity

Job Description
An upcoming film production is seeking male and female extras to portray prison guards in a dynamic and exciting scene. This opportunity is perfect for talent with a strong on-screen presence and a look that fits the authoritative, confident demeanor of a prison guard.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a prison guard with confidence and professionalism in a small featured scene

  • Follow on-set direction from the assistant director and production team

  • Arrive on time and prepared with wardrobe requirements provided by production

  • Maintain professionalism and focus during filming

Requirements

  • Male with a 34” or 36” waist

  • Female size 8 or 10

  • Must have a believable prison guard appearance

  • Open to new and experienced background talent

  • Must be comfortable working on camera and following direction

Compensation

  • Paid background opportunity (rate disclosed upon selection)

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Featured Extras – Indie Feature Film in Conroe & Houston, TX

Job Description
An independent feature film is now casting featured extras to appear in key background scenes filming in Conroe and Houston, Texas. This is a great opportunity for actors looking to gain on-set experience and participate in a creative indie production.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear as featured background talent in various scenes

  • Follow direction from the assistant director and production team

  • Be punctual and prepared for a full filming day

  • Maintain professionalism and continuity across multiple shooting days

Requirements

  • Men and women, ages 25–50

  • All ethnicities encouraged to apply

  • Must be local to the Conroe or Houston, TX area

  • Non-union production

Compensation

  • Rate: $125/day

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Pharmaceutical Commercial – Teen Casting in Austin, TX

Job Description
A major pharmaceutical brand is casting teens for an upcoming commercial in Austin, TX. The project focuses on real people and uplifting stories of health and connection, showcasing everyday moments of positivity and family life.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform in lifestyle and family-oriented commercial scenes

  • Follow creative direction for natural, expressive on-camera performance

  • Attend a wardrobe fitting before the shoot

  • Maintain focus, professionalism, and enthusiasm on set

Requirements

  • Teens, ages 15–17

  • All ethnicities welcome

  • Must be expressive, relatable, and comfortable on camera

  • Available for one filming day: November 13, 14, or 15

  • Fitting date: November 12 (subject to change)

  • Non-union production

  • Must be local to Austin, TX or able to work as a local hire

Compensation

  • Session Fee: $1,000 for 10 hours

  • Fitting Fee: $350 for up to 5 hours

  • Usage Fee: $3,000 (3 years, non-exclusive)

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Stand-In Casting Call – Film Production in Austin, TX

Job Description
A film production shooting in Austin, TX is seeking a stand-in for an upcoming project. This is an excellent opportunity for talent looking to gain professional on-set experience and work closely with the camera and lighting departments.

Job Responsibilities

  • Serve as a stand-in for lighting and camera setup purposes

  • Work with the production team to match actor positioning and movement

  • Maintain a professional attitude and remain camera-ready throughout the shoot

  • Follow detailed on-set direction and schedule cues

Requirements

  • Black / African American male actors, ages 18–30

  • Height: 6’5”–6’7”

  • Must be available to film on November 8 in Austin, TX

  • SAG membership not required to apply

Compensation

  • Rate: $493.50 for 8 hours (SAG Stand-In Rate)

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Featured Background Role – Nurse with Cosmetic Enhancements (Scary Movie)

Job Description
A major feature film from the Scary Movie franchise is now casting a featured background performer to portray a nurse. The production is seeking a woman with visible cosmetic enhancements to appear in a comedic, satirical hospital scene. Filming will take place in Atlanta, GA.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a nurse in comedic and background scenes

  • Follow direction from the director and crew for on-set movements and expressions

  • Work professionally on a high-profile film production

  • Bring confidence and personality to a lighthearted role

Requirements

  • Female, any ethnicity, ages 20–50

  • Must have visible cosmetic enhancements (lip or facial fillers, Botox, implants, or BBL)

  • Comfortable appearing on camera in a featured background role

  • Must be available to film on Friday, November 7, 2025

  • Must be local to Atlanta, GA

Compensation

  • Paid featured background role (rate disclosed upon selection)

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Coffee Machine Commercial – Casting Call for Male and Female Talent

Job Description
A national coffee brand is seeking vibrant and energetic talent for a new commercial campaign. The project will showcase the joy and connection that come from sharing coffee moments with friends. Actors should bring playful, expressive energy and a natural on-camera charm to help capture the brand’s fun and relatable personality.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform in a lifestyle-driven coffee commercial highlighting energy, warmth, and friendship

  • Collaborate with the director and production team to deliver authentic, engaging performances

  • Express playful and dynamic chemistry with co-star in on-camera scenes

  • Maintain professionalism and flexibility during production days

Requirements

  • Male and female actors, ages 25–35

  • Ethnically ambiguous appearance

  • Outgoing, energetic, and naturally expressive personality

  • Must be local to New York City (no travel provided)

  • Comfortable performing lifestyle and commercial scenes

Compensation

  • Day Rate: $500 (minus 20% agency fee)

  • Usage Fee: $4,500 (minus 20% agency fee)

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Hockey Players – Commercial Casting in Hershey, PA

Job Description
A commercial production is seeking athletic male and female talent to portray hockey players in an upcoming advertising shoot in Hershey, PA. This is an exciting opportunity for performers with hockey experience to showcase their skills on camera in a fast-paced, sports-focused commercial.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform hockey actions such as skating, stickhandling, and light gameplay on camera

  • Follow direction from the production team for blocking and scene execution

  • Maintain professionalism and readiness throughout the shoot day

  • Collaborate with other performers to create realistic team dynamics

Requirements

  • Male and female actors, ages 25–45

  • Must be skilled at playing hockey

  • Black and White talent encouraged to apply

  • Must be available to work in Hershey, PA

  • Athletic and camera-ready appearance required

Compensation

  • Paid commercial opportunity (rate disclosed upon selection)

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