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TV Series Jamaica Casting Call for Abigail

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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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Tradesmen and Skilled Power Tool Operators

Job Description

A commercial production is seeking tradesmen and men with strong experience using a variety of power tools for an upcoming project. Casting directors are looking for authentic, hardworking individuals who can naturally portray skilled trades professionals on camera. This opportunity is ideal for real tradesmen and experienced workers interested in appearing in a professional production.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a skilled tradesman in a commercial or branded production
  • Demonstrate comfort and familiarity with various power tools
  • Follow direction from the production and creative teams
  • Participate in filming as scheduled
  • Maintain a professional and safety-conscious presence on set

Requirements

  • Male talent
  • Must be proficient with a variety of power tools
  • Tradesmen strongly encouraged to apply
  • Minimum height of 6’0″
  • Muscular or athletic build preferred
  • Must live within approximately two hours of Greenville, South Carolina
  • Comfortable appearing on camera in a professional production

Compensation

  • Competitive compensation
  • Opportunity to work on a professional commercial production
  • Industry exposure and on-camera experience
  • Potential consideration for future projects
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Job Description

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Job Responsibilities

  • Portray principal characters in a horror-thriller short film
  • Participate in rehearsals and filming as scheduled
  • Deliver emotionally compelling and suspenseful performances
  • Follow direction from the filmmaker and production team
  • Collaborate professionally with cast and crew throughout production

Requirements

  • Seeking male actors for principal roles
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  • Ability to perform in dramatic and suspenseful scenes
  • Comfortable working on an independent film production
  • Available for a three-day shoot in August 2026

Compensation

  • Unpaid opportunity
  • Screen credit in the completed short film
  • Experience working on a horror-thriller proof-of-concept project
  • Opportunity to collaborate with filmmakers developing a feature-length production
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Job Description

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Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a party guest in a commercial production
  • Perform as someone resting or asleep after a party scene
  • Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors
  • Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming
  • Be available for the full production schedule

Requirements

  • Caucasian men and women
  • Ages 26–33
  • Non-union talent only
  • Comfortable portraying a sleeping partygoer on camera
  • Available to work in downtown Toronto
  • Able to commit to a full filming day

Compensation

  • $300 flat rate
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  • Professional commercial production experience
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Native American Teenage Boys for Speaking Roles in Short Film

Job Description

An upcoming dramatic short film is seeking Native American teenage boys for speaking roles. Casting directors are looking for authentic young talent, ideally Diné, between the ages of 16 and 19 to portray key characters in the project. No prior acting experience is required, making this an excellent opportunity for emerging performers interested in gaining experience in film and storytelling.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform speaking roles in a dramatic short film
  • Participate in auditions and potential video callbacks
  • Follow direction from the director and production team
  • Collaborate with cast and crew during filming
  • Help bring authentic and compelling characters to life on screen

Requirements

  • Native American teenage boys
  • Ages 16–19
  • Ideally Diné heritage
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  • Comfortable performing dialogue on camera
  • Available for filming during the production schedule
  • Navajo language fluency is not required but may be helpful for certain dialogue

Compensation

  • Paid speaking role
  • Opportunity to gain film acting experience
  • Work with an award-winning filmmaker
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Job Description

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Job Responsibilities

  • Audition for roles in upcoming short film projects
  • Portray a variety of characters across different stories and genres
  • Participate in rehearsals and filming as required
  • Follow direction from the director and production team
  • Collaborate professionally with cast and crew members

Requirements

  • Open to actors of all backgrounds, ages, and genders
  • Performers of all experience levels are welcome
  • LGBTQ+ actors are strongly encouraged to apply
  • BIPOC actors are strongly encouraged to apply
  • Must be available to work in New York City when cast
  • Professional attitude and willingness to collaborate

Compensation

  • SAG Microbudget Agreement project
  • Additional compensation details provided upon casting
  • Opportunity to build acting experience and screen credits
  • Work with independent filmmakers on multiple projects
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Mexico Local Talent Roster

Job Description

A casting team is expanding its local talent roster for multiple upcoming film, television, and commercial projects throughout Mexico. Casting directors are seeking performers of all ages who currently reside in Mexico and are interested in future entertainment industry opportunities. Selected talent may be considered for a variety of productions requiring local performers for auditions and filming.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate in casting opportunities for upcoming projects
  • Attend auditions and callbacks when selected
  • Maintain updated talent information and availability
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Requirements

  • Must currently reside in Mexico
  • Open to all ages
  • Interested in film, television, commercial, or modeling opportunities
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  • Valid Mexican passport is a plus
  • Foreign nationals legally residing in Mexico may also be considered

Compensation

  • Compensation varies by project
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  • Access to future casting and audition opportunities
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South Sudanese Men for Feature Film Supporting Roles

Job Description

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Job Responsibilities

  • Portray supporting characters in a feature film
  • Participate in scheduled rehearsals and filming days
  • Follow direction from the director and production team
  • Deliver authentic and engaging on-screen performances
  • Collaborate professionally with cast and crew throughout production

Requirements

  • South Sudanese men
  • Ages 18–30
  • Must be based in London
  • Able to speak English
  • Knowledge of an additional language or dialect is preferred
  • No previous acting experience required
  • Available for filming as scheduled

Compensation

  • Paid supporting role
  • Opportunity to work on a feature film production
  • Valuable on-set experience and industry exposure
  • Opportunity to contribute to a film highlighting the African diaspora
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Twin Babies for Television Background Roles

Job Description

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Job Responsibilities

  • Appear as background performers in television scenes
  • Follow production guidance with the assistance of parents or guardians
  • Participate in filming as scheduled
  • Help create authentic family and community scenes on set

Requirements

  • Twin babies aged 6 months to 1 year old
  • Must be able to portray African American
  • No acting or modeling experience required
  • Parent or legal guardian must be available during production
  • Must be available to work in Atlanta, Georgia
  • Application code: twins

Compensation

  • Paid background acting role
  • Opportunity to work on a professional television production
  • Valuable entertainment industry experience for families
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Law & Order Tech Office Employees

Job Description

A hit television crime drama is seeking fresh faces to portray tech office employees in an upcoming scene filming in Mississauga. Casting directors are looking for non-union performers in their late 20s to early 30s who can authentically fit into a modern corporate environment inspired by leading technology companies. This is a great opportunity for aspiring actors and background performers to gain on-set experience on a major television production.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray tech office employees in background scenes
  • Follow direction from the production and assistant directors
  • Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming
  • Help create an authentic corporate workplace atmosphere on set

Requirements

  • Non-union performers only
  • AABP members eligible
  • Must be in late 20s to early 30s age range
  • New faces only; applicants must not have previously worked on this production
  • Able to portray modern tech professionals in an office environment
  • Must be available to work in Mississauga

Compensation

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  • Opportunity to work on a major television series
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Job Description

A short film production is seeking a talented young actress for a lead role in an international project filming in San Diego, California, and Mexico City. Casting directors are looking for a Hispanic girl who can portray a resilient and emotionally expressive character navigating life between two cultures. This is a paid acting opportunity with travel provided for the selected child performer and one parent or guardian.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray the lead character in a narrative short film
  • Perform emotionally driven scenes under the direction of the production team
  • Participate in filming in both the United States and Mexico
  • Attend scheduled rehearsals and production dates as required
  • Collaborate professionally with cast and crew throughout the project

Requirements

  • Hispanic female child actor
  • Age 5–7 years old
  • Medium to light brown skin tone
  • Fluent in both English and Spanish
  • Spanish must include a Mexican accent
  • Valid passport required for both child and parent/guardian
  • Must be able to travel and commit to filming in both the United States and Mexico
  • Strong emotional acting abilities are a plus
  • Must be legally eligible to work and travel for the production

Compensation

  • Lead role rate: MXN 100,000 (approximately USD $5,000+)
  • Travel provided for the selected child and one parent/guardian
  • Opportunity to star in an international short film production
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Female Villainess for Non-Union Commercial

Job Description

A non-union commercial production is casting a female actor to portray a lead villainess character. This speaking role offers an opportunity for a strong on-camera performer to bring confidence, charisma, and presence to a featured commercial project.

Casting directors are seeking a talented actress who can deliver dialogue naturally and convincingly. The role includes a small number of speaking lines and requires fluent English with a neutral accent.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray the lead villainess character in a commercial production
  • Deliver scripted dialogue on camera
  • Follow direction from the production team
  • Participate in all required filming activities
  • Maintain professionalism and punctuality on set
  • Collaborate effectively with cast and crew

Requirements

  • Female talent, ages 30–49
  • Caucasian appearance
  • Fluent English speaker with no accent
  • Strong on-camera presence and acting ability
  • Comfortable performing a lead character role
  • Reliable and able to follow production direction
  • Available for filming as scheduled

Compensation

  • $400 flat rate
  • Paid commercial opportunity
  • Lead speaking role
  • Professional production experience
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Dancer
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Girl With Dance / Movement Experience for Creative Project

Job Description

A unique paid casting opportunity is seeking a young girl with dance or movement experience for a special creative project led by an award-winning film director and choreographer. Production is looking for a talented performer who can express emotion naturally through movement and bring authenticity to a visually driven project.

This role is ideal for young dancers with experience in lyrical or contemporary dance, or performers who demonstrate a strong connection to movement and self-expression. Horse riding experience is a bonus but is not required.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform movement-based scenes for a creative film project
  • Follow direction from the director and choreographer
  • Express emotion and storytelling through movement
  • Participate in filming activities as scheduled
  • Work professionally with cast and crew
  • Attend production commitments as required

Requirements

  • Female talent ages 8–10
  • Experience in lyrical, contemporary, or expressive dance preferred
  • Strong ability to communicate through movement and performance
  • Comfortable working on camera
  • Horse riding experience is a plus but not required
  • Must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when required
  • Reliable and able to follow creative direction

Compensation

  • $500 AUD talent fee

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10-23-2024

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