“The Othering” Directed By Willy Vanderperre Open Casting Call

University Professors for TV Production

Job Description
A television production is casting actors to portray university professors in reshoot scenes filming in Toronto. The production is seeking performers who can convincingly portray academic professionals in an exterior campus setting. This opportunity is ideal for actors who can bring a professional and believable professor presence to the screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a university professor in campus scenes

• Follow direction from the production team during filming

• Maintain a professional and academic appearance on camera

• Participate in exterior scenes set in a university environment

Requirements

• Female actor

• South Asian or Middle Eastern

• Ages 34–50

• Professional appearance suitable for a university professor role

• Comfortable performing in an outdoor campus setting

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Toronto, Ontario

Compensation

• Paid opportunity (rate provided upon booking)

Female Background Actor for Feature Film

Job Description
A feature film production is casting a female background actor for an upcoming comedy film from acclaimed filmmakers. The role involves appearing in scenes filmed in Georgia and participating in background moments that help bring the story to life. Casting directors are looking for performers who are comfortable around dogs and able to work flexible filming dates as part of a professional film production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in background scenes for a feature film

• Follow direction from the assistant director and production team

• Maintain natural on-camera presence during filming

• Participate in scenes involving animals while remaining comfortable on set

Requirements

• Female actor

• Ages 18–30

• Open to all ethnicities

• Comfortable being around dogs during filming

• Flexible availability for scheduled filming days

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Savannah, Georgia

Compensation

• $182 for up to 12 hours of filming

Neighbors, Families, and Soccer Players for Food Brand Commercial

Job Description
A commercial production for a popular food brand is casting energetic and diverse talent to portray neighbors, families, and soccer players in a lively outdoor gathering scene. The commercial will feature a neighborhood watching a soccer game together, creating a fun and welcoming community atmosphere. The production is seeking individuals and real families who can bring authentic energy and natural interactions to the scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray neighbors, community members, or families gathering to watch a soccer game

• Participate in outdoor social scenes with other cast members

• Follow direction from the production team during filming

• Help create a lively and authentic neighborhood atmosphere

Requirements

• Hispanic men and women ages 60–75 to portray grandparents

• Asian men or women ages 28–45 to portray neighbors

• Hispanic or Latino men or women ages 25–50 to portray neighbors

• Caucasian and African American men and women ages 28–45 to portray neighbors

• Young adults ages 18–25 of any ethnicity to portray young neighbors

• Real families including parents ages 30–45 with children ages 7–14

• Male or female soccer players ages 18–25 with strong soccer skills such as dribbling and juggling

• Positive energy and comfort performing in an outdoor group setting

• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Suwanee, Georgia area

Compensation

• $175 for filming

Female Lead Actor for Music Video

Job Description
A music video production is casting a female lead actor to portray a complex character navigating emotional struggles and family relationships. The role centers on a sister dealing with addiction and shifting between moments of vulnerability, love, and emotional distance. This dramatic role offers performers the opportunity to showcase strong emotional acting in a character-driven music video narrative.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the lead female character in a narrative music video

• Deliver emotionally expressive performance across multiple dramatic scenes

• Follow direction from the director and production team during filming

• Collaborate with cast and crew to bring the story’s emotional arc to life

Requirements

• Caucasian female

• Late 20s to 30s–40s

• Tattoos are encouraged but not required

• Strong acting ability with emotional range

• Comfortable performing dramatic scenes on camera

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Lebanon, Tennessee

Compensation

• $500 for up to 8 hours of filming

International Drummers for Feature Film

Job Description
A feature film production is casting talented international drummers and percussionists to appear in an upcoming film celebrating rhythm, culture, and global musical traditions. The production is looking for skilled performers with authentic cultural drumming styles who are comfortable performing on camera. Both individual performers and drum groups are welcome to apply for this exciting opportunity to showcase traditional percussion in a feature film production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform traditional drumming or percussion on camera
• Showcase authentic cultural rhythm and performance style
• Follow direction from the film’s production team during filming
• Collaborate with other performers if cast as part of a group performance

Requirements

• Skilled drummers or percussionists with experience in traditional drumming styles
• Must be comfortable performing on camera
• Open to individuals or groups
• All genders welcome
• Must be 18 years or older
• Experience in cultural drumming styles such as West African, Afro-Diasporic, Afro-Brazilian, Djembe, or Japanese Taiko preferred

Compensation

• Paid opportunity (rate based on experience and role)

Photo Double for TV Series

Job Description
A television production filming in the Wilmington, North Carolina area is seeking a photo double to match a featured actor for an upcoming scene. Casting directors are looking for an African American male who closely matches the actor’s physical appearance, including height and hairstyle. This role is essential for production continuity and offers background performers the opportunity to work closely with the production team on a professional TV set.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a photo double for a principal actor during filming
• Match the actor’s movements, positioning, and on-set marks when required
• Work closely with the production team to maintain scene continuity
• Remain available on set for lighting setups and scene preparation

Requirements

• African American male
• Height between 6’0” and 6’4”
• Bald or shaved head
• Must closely match the actor’s physical build and appearance
• Professional attitude and ability to follow on-set direction
• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Wilmington, North Carolina area

Compensation

• $200 for up to 12 hours of filming
• Time-and-a-half pay for any hours worked beyond 12

Job Description
A commercial production is seeking real individuals with red-green color blindness to appear in an upcoming advertising campaign. Casting directors are looking for men and women ages 21 and older from all ethnic backgrounds who speak English and are comfortable appearing on camera. This opportunity is ideal for authentic talent interested in participating in a commercial shoot while helping bring real-life experiences to screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a commercial shoot as on-screen talent

• Follow direction from the production team during filming

• Represent authentic experiences related to red-green color blindness

• Arrive on set prepared and maintain a professional attitude throughout production

Requirements

• Men and women ages 21 and older

• Must have red-green color blindness

• Must be able to speak English

• Open to individuals of all ethnicities

• Comfortable appearing on camera in a commercial production

Compensation

• $750 for participation in the commercial shoot

Pickup Truck Owners for Feature Film “Comeback King”

Job Description
A casting team is seeking individuals with pickup trucks to appear in the upcoming feature film Comeback King, directed by Judd Apatow and Glen Powell. Talent will appear in scenes using their own vehicles during filming. Production is specifically looking for pickup trucks that are not red, black, or white.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a background performer in scenes for the feature film

• Provide your own pickup truck for use during filming

• Follow direction from the director and production team on set

• Participate in scenes involving vehicles as required by production

Requirements

• Ages 18+

• Must own a pickup truck

• Truck must not be red, black, or white

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Savannah, Georgia

• Must provide a photo of the pickup truck during submission

Compensation

• $182 for a 12-hour filming day

• Additional $35 vehicle bump for using your pickup truck

Female Talent in Their 40s for Hospital Commercial Campaign

Job Description
A casting team is seeking a woman in her 40s to appear in a non-union regional commercial campaign for a hospital system. The role will portray a patient at the end of her cancer journey, returning to everyday life in a hopeful and uplifting scene. Producers are looking for an ethnically ambiguous woman with short hair or someone willing to receive a short haircut for the role.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a hospital patient returning to normal life after cancer treatment

• Perform natural lifestyle scenes on camera

• Follow direction from the production team during filming

• Participate in a commercial shoot on location

Requirements

• Female talent in her 40s

• Ethnically ambiguous appearance preferred

• Must have short hair or be willing to get a short haircut

• Comfortable portraying a patient recovering from cancer

• Must be available to film in Columbia, South Carolina

Compensation

• $1,000 per talent (includes day rate, rights, and usage)

Wrestlers and Football Players to Portray College Jocks in Feature Film

Job Description
A casting team is seeking wrestlers and football players ages 18–30 to appear as college jocks in the upcoming feature film Comeback King, directed by Judd Apatow and Glen Powell. The production is looking for athletic individuals who can authentically portray college athletes. Talent will work as background performers in scenes featuring college jock characters.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a college athlete in background scenes for a feature film

• Follow direction from the director and production team during filming

• Participate in athletic or campus-style scenes as needed

• Maintain a clean-cut athletic appearance for the role

Requirements

• Ages 18–30

• Must have wrestling or football experience

• Open to all ethnicities

• Athletic build preferred

• Clean-shaven appearance is a plus

Compensation

• $182 for a 12-hour filming day

Soccer Kids Ages 7–10 for Commercial Project

Job Description
A casting team is seeking boys and girls ages 7–10 with real soccer experience for a commercial project filming in the Los Angeles area. Selected kids will participate in soccer-related scenes during the shoot. The production will simulate rain during filming, so participants must be comfortable getting wet while performing soccer activities on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform soccer-related actions on camera during filming

• Demonstrate basic soccer skills during production

• Follow direction from the director and production team

• Participate in outdoor filming conditions, including simulated rain

Requirements

• Boys and girls ages 7–10

• Must have real soccer experience

• Open to all ethnicities

• Must be comfortable getting wet during simulated rain scenes

• Must submit photos and videos showing soccer skills

Compensation

• $350 (legal hours for minors)

• Non-union project

Teenage Girls for Feature Film

Job Description
A casting team is seeking featured teenage girls for an upcoming feature film directed by Bob Byington. The production is looking for performers of all ethnicities to appear in a scene filming in Austin, Texas. Selected talent will participate in a featured role during an evening shoot for the independent film.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a featured teenage character in a feature film

• Follow direction from the director and production team on set

• Participate in scheduled evening filming

• Work professionally with cast and crew during production

Requirements

• Female teenagers ages 15–18+

• Open to all ethnicities

• Must be available to film in Austin, Texas

• Comfortable working on a film set and following production direction

Compensation

• $100 cash (paid at the end of the shoot)