Casting Call: TV Series – Role of Abigail
Project Description:
We are casting for the role of Abigail, a 5-year-old Black Jamaican girl for a historical TV series set on an 18th-century Jamaican plantation. Abigail is the daughter of enslaved plantation workers. Despite the hardships of her family’s life, Abigail’s home life is filled with joy and love. She enjoys singing traditional African songs taught to her by her grandmother, and her parents work to protect her, providing her with a playful and nurturing environment.
Job Responsibilities:
- Portray the innocence, joy, and playful spirit of Abigail within a challenging historical context.
- Participate in scenes that focus on the familial bond and cultural heritage through music and play.
- Collaborate with the director and cast to authentically bring Abigail’s joyful and loving family dynamic to life.
Requirements:
- Gender: Female
- Ethnicity: Black
- Age: 5 years old (must be able to convincingly portray 5)
- Nationality: Jamaican or of Jamaican descent preferred
- Ability to perform simple singing, as the role requires participation in traditional African songs.
- Must be able to convey childlike innocence, joy, and emotion in a supportive family environment.
Compensation:
- Competitive pay. Full details will be discussed upon successful casting.
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Courtroom Background Actors for TV Legal Series
Job Description
A television legal drama is casting background actors for courtroom scenes filming in Culver City, California. This opportunity is perfect for aspiring performers looking to gain on-camera experience while helping create realistic and engaging courtroom environments for a professional TV production.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray courtroom roles such as jurors, plaintiffs, defendants, witnesses, and spectators
- React naturally during courtroom scenes and dialogue
- Follow direction from the production team
- Maintain focus and professionalism throughout filming
- Help create an authentic courtroom atmosphere
Requirements
- Ages 18 and older
- Open to all ethnicities
- Comfortable performing in courtroom-style scenes
- Ability to react naturally and stay in character
- Reliable, adaptable, and professional on set
- No experience needed
Compensation
- $120 flat rate
- Paid opportunity to appear in a television series
- Valuable on-set experience in a professional production
Job Description
A micro-short found-footage horror film is seeking a monster performer for an upcoming production in New York City. The project follows a young woman living in her car who documents her life for YouTube, only to discover that something terrifying is moving outside her vehicle in the middle of the night.
The film is inspired by atmospheric horror and relies heavily on suspense, sound design, and creature performance. No previous experience is required, making this a great opportunity for aspiring performers interested in independent horror filmmaking.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a monster character in a found-footage horror film.
- Follow creative direction from the filmmaker and production team.
- Perform physical movements and actions required for the creature role.
- Work collaboratively with cast and crew during overnight filming.
- Maintain professionalism throughout the production.
Requirements
- Reliable and available for an overnight shoot.
- Comfortable performing physical and creature-based actions.
- Ability to take direction and adapt to production needs.
- No prior acting experience required.
- Interest in independent horror filmmaking is a plus.
Compensation Details
- Compensation details were not specified.
- Additional project information will be provided to selected applicants.
Job Description
Versa Films is casting performers for a series of coming-of-age vignettes in an upcoming music video for a Saskatoon artist. The project explores themes of freedom, rebellion, friendship, and youthful adventure through cinematic slow-motion sequences featuring children, teenagers, and young adults.
This non-union production welcomes both actors and non-actors and is seeking talent for a variety of featured roles portraying memorable moments from adolescence and young adulthood.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray featured characters in scripted music video scenes.
- Follow creative direction from the director and production team.
- Participate in age-appropriate action sequences and group activities.
- Collaborate with fellow performers during filming.
- Maintain professionalism and reliability throughout production.
Requirements
Skateboarder Teens
- Any gender.
- Any ethnicity.
- Ages 15–23.
- Comfortable skateboarding and performing action-oriented scenes.
Kids on Bikes
- Any gender.
- Any ethnicity.
- Ages 9–13.
- Comfortable riding bicycles.
Water Balloon Kids
- Any gender.
- Any ethnicity.
- Ages 9–13.
- Comfortable participating in outdoor group scenes.
Jump Rope and Hopscotch Kids
- Any gender.
- Any ethnicity.
- Ages 9–12.
- Comfortable participating in playground-style activities.
Prankster Pre-Teens
- Any gender.
- Any ethnicity.
- Ages 12–15.
- Energetic personality and comfortable performing playful scenes.
Wrestling Siblings
- Any gender.
- Any ethnicity.
- Ages 14–18.
- Two performers able to portray siblings.
Kissing Couple
- Any gender.
- Any ethnicity.
- Ages 19–23.
- Comfortable performing scenes involving kissing and sharing a cigarette prop.
Compensation Details
- Pay: $50 per actor
- Time commitment: 60–90 minutes per role
- Non-union production.
- Non-actors are encouraged to apply.
Job Description
The dramatic series Nest is seeking talented actors for paid roles in an upcoming production filming in Philadelphia. The series explores themes of modern relationships, betrayal, redemption, family conflict, and personal growth through emotionally driven storytelling.
Casting directors are looking for dedicated performers who can bring authenticity, depth, and compelling character work to a range of principal and supporting roles. Both experienced actors and emerging talent are encouraged to apply.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a character in a dramatic series production.
- Attend auditions, rehearsals, and filming sessions as scheduled.
- Deliver emotionally authentic and engaging performances.
- Collaborate with the director, cast, and production team.
- Maintain professionalism throughout the production process.
Requirements
Production is casting multiple roles, including but not limited to:
Deshawn Cooper
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- Late 30s.
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Cedric Barksdale
- Male.
- Early 40s.
- A reserved civil servant and workaholic who uncovers his wife’s affair, revealing hidden aspects of his personality.
Troy Dawson
- Male.
- Mid to late 20s.
- Young detective navigating personal and professional challenges.
Additional Roles
- Multiple principal and supporting characters are available.
- Open to both experienced performers and emerging talent.
- Strong dramatic acting abilities preferred.
Compensation Details
- Paid acting roles.
- Additional compensation details will be provided to selected applicants.
Job Description
The short film Psychosis is seeking two actresses for a psychological thriller project filming in the San Francisco Bay Area. The story follows a successful stockbroker who arrives for what should be a routine therapy session, only to discover that everything she believes about her life may be a lie. As the night unfolds, the line between delusion and reality begins to disappear.
Production is looking for talented actresses capable of delivering emotionally intense and psychologically complex performances.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a principal character in a short film production.
- Participate in rehearsals and filming as scheduled.
- Collaborate closely with the director and fellow cast members.
- Deliver compelling dramatic performances.
- Follow production direction and maintain professionalism on set.
Requirements
- Female actors only.
- Age range: 20–35.
- Strong acting ability and emotional range.
- Comfortable performing in a psychological thriller environment.
- Reliable and available for production in the Bay Area.
- Resume and social media profiles required for submission.
Compensation Details
- Compensation details were not specified.
- Additional payment and production information will be provided to selected applicants.
Job Description
A dark comedy action film is casting three actors with Italian or Mediterranean looks for supporting roles in an upcoming production filming in the San Francisco Bay Area. The project has been described as having a tone similar to The White Lotus, blending comedy, drama, and action elements.
Casting directors are seeking performers who can authentically portray Italian-inspired characters in key supporting roles.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a supporting character in a feature film production.
- Attend rehearsals and filming sessions as scheduled.
- Work collaboratively with the director and cast.
- Deliver engaging and believable performances.
- Follow production direction and maintain professionalism on set.
Requirements
Supporting Female Role
- Female.
- Italian or Mediterranean appearance.
- Able to portray a character in a supporting role.
- Preferred playing age: 50s.
Supporting Male Role
- Male.
- Italian or Mediterranean appearance.
- Able to portray a character in a supporting role.
- Preferred playing age: 50s.
Mafia Member Role
- Male.
- Italian or Mediterranean appearance.
- Playing age: Mid-30s.
- Strong character acting abilities preferred.
Compensation Details
- Compensation details were not specified.
- Additional payment and production information will be provided to selected applicants.
Job Description
A Canada Arts Council-funded short film is seeking an Eastern Asian actress or non-actress to play a lead role in an upcoming production. The film explores themes of grief, motherhood, and closure against the backdrop of Forillon National Park in Gaspé, Quebec.
Casting directors are looking for a woman in her early to mid-50s who can portray a thoughtful, reserved, and emotionally nuanced character. Both experienced performers and individuals without acting experience are encouraged to apply.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a lead character in a dramatic short film.
- Collaborate with the director and production team throughout filming.
- Deliver an authentic and emotionally compelling performance.
- Attend rehearsals and filming sessions as scheduled.
- Participate in production activities as required.
Requirements
- Female.
- Eastern Asian.
- Early to mid-50s.
- Fluent English speaker.
- Open to actresses and non-actresses.
- Able to portray a character who is curious, quiet, and emotionally reserved.
- Must be based in Quebec or able to work in the province.
Compensation Details
- Rate: $1,200 CAD flat fee
- Transportation per diem provided.
- Non-union production.
- Additional project details will be discussed with selected applicants.
Investigator Role for True Crime Television Series
Job Description
A non-union true crime television recreation series is seeking a male actor to portray an investigator in reenactment scenes filming in the Knoxville, Tennessee area. The production is looking for talent who closely matches the character description and is comfortable performing dramatic scripted scenes based on real-life crime stories.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray an investigator in true crime reenactment scenes
- Perform scripted dramatic sequences for television production
- Follow creative direction from the production team
- Maintain character authenticity throughout filming
- Participate in scenes centered around criminal investigations
Requirements
- White male, ages 30–40
- Brown hair and beard
- Must closely match the character’s appearance
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- Available to work in the Knoxville, Tennessee area
- Strong on-camera acting abilities
Compensation
- $150 per day
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Job Description
The short film Our Growing Pain is casting actors for two principal teacher roles in a character-driven drama set within a middle school environment. The story follows a veteran teacher who becomes determined to force a newly hired educator to resign, creating tension and conflict within the school community.
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Job Responsibilities
- Portray a principal character in a short film production.
- Collaborate with the director and cast to develop the character.
- Attend rehearsals and filming sessions as scheduled.
- Deliver emotionally engaging and believable performances.
- Maintain professionalism throughout production.
Requirements
Ms. Samantha
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- Kind, understanding, and compassionate demeanor.
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- Strong dramatic acting abilities.
Mrs. Dolor
- Female, ages 40–69.
- Strong character actor with an authoritative presence.
- Able to portray a veteran educator who is deeply loyal to the education system.
- Comfortable performing dramatic and emotionally complex scenes.
Compensation Details
- Compensation details were not specified.
- Additional payment and production information will be provided to selected actors.
Job Description
A psychological horror proof-of-concept film is casting London-based actors for Castrato, a period project set within a 1970s boys’ choir conservatoire. The story explores themes of obsession, faith, and the preservation of beauty through a haunting narrative centered around a gifted choirboy whose extraordinary voice becomes the focus of dangerous fascination.
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Job Responsibilities
- Portray a principal character in a psychological horror short film.
- Attend rehearsals and filming as scheduled.
- Collaborate with the director and production team to bring characters to life.
- Deliver emotionally authentic and engaging performances.
- Maintain professionalism throughout production.
Requirements
Peter
- Male, ages 8–11.
- Quiet, sensitive, innocent, and deeply musical.
- Strong acting ability preferred.
Albert
- Male, ages 10–14.
- Ability to portray a young character within a choir conservatoire setting.
- Comfortable performing dramatic scenes.
Michel-Cesar
- Male, ages 40–60.
- Strong dramatic acting skills.
- Ability to portray a disciplined and authoritative choir director.
Nurse Valentina
- Female, ages 35–60.
- Strong character acting ability.
- Comfortable performing in a psychological horror narrative.
General Requirements
- Must be based in or able to work in London.
- Reliable and available for the production schedule.
- Previous acting experience is beneficial but not required.
Compensation Details
- Compensation details were not specified.
- Additional project and payment information will be provided to selected applicants.
Job Description
A production is seeking male and female extras for a quick paid opportunity in the San Diego area. Selected participants will take part in a short interview-style segment, answering a series of questions on camera. The project is designed to be a simple and straightforward assignment with a brief filming commitment.
This opportunity is ideal for individuals looking for a fast-paying on-camera role with minimal time requirements.
Job Responsibilities
- Participate in a short filmed interview segment.
- Answer approximately seven questions on camera.
- Follow production instructions and direction.
- Arrive on time and prepared for filming.
- Maintain a professional and cooperative attitude throughout the session.
Requirements
- Men and women ages 24–40.
- Comfortable appearing on camera.
- Strong communication skills.
- Available to work in the San Diego area.
- Reliable and able to follow production instructions.
Compensation Details
- Pay: $100
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- Payment details will be provided by production.
Male Lead Actor for Independent Short Film
Job Description
An award-winning director is casting a male lead for an independent short film shooting this summer in Brooklyn. The production is seeking an authentic and charismatic performer to bring a compelling character to life. No previous acting experience is required, making this an excellent opportunity for emerging talent, non-actors, skaters, rappers, and individuals from all backgrounds who have a unique story to tell.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray the lead character in an independent short film
- Collaborate with the director and production team
- Attend rehearsals and filming as scheduled
- Deliver an authentic and engaging performance
- Contribute to the creative vision of the project
Requirements
- Male-identifying actor or non-actor
- Ages 18–22
- Strong personality and on-camera presence
- No prior acting experience required
- Skaters and rappers are encouraged to apply
- Open to individuals from all backgrounds
- Available for filming in Brooklyn during the summer
Compensation
- Paid acting opportunity
- Lead role in an independent short film
- Work with an award-winning director
- Valuable on-set and screen acting experience


