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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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Job Description

A real estate commercial project is casting two roles: a male support lead and a female acting extra with lines (Mom). This cinematic production focuses on subtle, restrained, and deeply emotional performances centered around quiet realism and understated storytelling.

The story follows a bachelor who neglected a plant he purchased weeks ago, only to witness it quietly return to life. The tone is minimalist and melancholic, requiring nuanced performances driven by micro-expressions and emotional depth rather than grand gestures.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray either the Bachelor (male support) or Mom (female acting extra with lines)

  • Deliver subtle, restrained, emotionally layered performances

  • Convey emotion through micro-movements and nuanced expressions

  • Participate in submission of headshot, resume, and monologue video

  • Follow specific acting cues outlined in audition materials

Requirements

Bachelor (Support Role)

  • Male

  • Mid-20s to mid-30s

  • Clean-cut appearance

  • Black hair, neatly styled

  • Studio-style headshot (plain background preferred)

  • Strong theater background (stage experience required)

  • Must be tisoy (mestizo), ideally with Filipino-Chinese-Spanish features

Mom (Acting Extra with Lines)

  • Female

  • Ages 27–35

  • Must be tisay (mestiza), ideally with Filipino-Chinese-Spanish features

  • Strong theater background preferred

  • Ability to deliver nuanced, understated emotion

General Requirements:

  • Strong stage acting foundation

  • Ability to perform subtle, cinematic acting

  • Comfortable performing minimalist emotional beats

Compensation Details

  • 70K gross (Male Support Role)

  • 35K gross (Mom – Acting Extra with Lines)

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Job Description

A paid non-SAG production is seeking a Hispanic or mixed-ethnicity female actor to portray the role of Olivia, a disciplined, tactical, military-trained character with strong emotional depth. The project requires a resilient and commanding on-screen presence with natural intensity and strong physicality.

This role calls for an athletic performer capable of convincingly embodying a highly trained combat and survival specialist with layered emotional complexity.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Olivia, a tactical, military-trained character

  • Deliver a commanding and emotionally grounded performance

  • Perform physically demanding scenes as required

  • Collaborate closely with the director and production team

  • Be available for scheduled shoot dates

Requirements

  • Female talent

  • Hispanic or mixed ethnicity

  • Late 20s to mid-30s

  • Fit / athletic build

  • Strong military presence and physicality

  • Must convincingly portray a disciplined tactical character

  • Strong emotional range required

  • Non-SAG only

  • Must be local to Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW), Texas

Compensation Details

  • $150 (Non-SAG)

  • Paid role

  • Two-day shoot

Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description

A graduation short film titled Go Piss Girl is casting male and female extras for a comedy-drama production in Berlin. This 15-minute short film is being produced through METFILM School Berlin and centers around a New Year’s Eve story filled with humor, chaos, and heartfelt moments.

Selected extras will portray party guests in key social scenes that help bring the film’s energetic atmosphere to life.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray party guests in a New Year’s Eve setting

  • Follow direction from the director and assistant directors

  • Maintain continuity and on-set professionalism

  • Be available for scheduled shoot days

  • Contribute to a lively and authentic party atmosphere

Requirements

  • Male and female performers

  • Ages 18–28

  • Comfortable performing in party scene environments

  • Reliable and punctual

  • Must submit a short introduction and headshot

Compensation Details

  • Unpaid opportunity

  • Full screen credit provided

  • Professional catering (lunch provided on shoot days)

  • Opportunity to work with an emerging creative team

Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description

The short film A Holly Jolly Christmas is casting two lead roles for a character-driven Christmas drama. This emotionally grounded story follows a long-term couple confronting the reality that love alone may not be enough to sustain a relationship.

Set against an intimate and honest tone, the film explores emotional truth, restraint, and acceptance. Production is scheduled for a weekend shoot in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a lead character in a dramatic short film

  • Deliver nuanced, emotionally authentic performances

  • Participate in rehearsals and scheduled filming days

  • Submit a video read-through of a provided script section

  • Collaborate closely with the director and production team

Requirements

Bellie

  • Ages 28–32

  • Strong dramatic acting ability

  • Character description: Driven ER nurse and Type-A eldest daughter. Anxious fixer who craves understanding and fears falling short of her potential. Emotionally layered and complex.

Graham

  • Ages 29–33

  • Strong dramatic acting ability

  • Character description: Carefree bartender with charm and warmth who avoids emotional depth. Charismatic but emotionally guarded.

Compensation Details

  • Unpaid project

  • Meals and craft services provided

  • Screen credit

  • 2–3 day shoot

Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description

A commercial project is casting multiple roles for a family-centered production. The project is seeking a young couple, mid-age couple, children, and supporting family characters for a Mumbai-based shoot. Performers should embody warmth, authenticity, and strong on-screen presence in a relatable family setting.

This production is casting locally in Mumbai only.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray assigned family or supporting character role

  • Deliver natural, expressive, and engaging on-camera performances

  • Follow creative direction from the production team

  • Participate in rehearsals and scheduled shoot days

  • Maintain professionalism on set

Requirements

Young Couple

  • Husband: 28–30 years

  • Wife: 25–27 years

Mid-Age Couple

  • Husband: 35–40 years (warm, sophisticated, charismatic presence)

  • Wife: 30–35 years (expressive, confident, self-sufficient, family-oriented)

Real Estate Agent

  • 30–40 years

  • Eager, slightly over-the-top personality

  • Strong comic timing and versatile performance ability

Son

  • 5–7 years

  • Naughty, expressive, emotive

Daughter

  • 9–10 years

  • Bright and cheerful

House Help (Bai)

  • 30–35 years

  • Expressive, adaptive, sharp-looking

Mother-in-Law

  • 50–55 years

  • Must be based in Mumbai

  • Strong on-camera acting ability preferred

Compensation Details

  • Compensation details provided upon selection

  • Commercial project

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Job Description

A production team is casting talent for upcoming non-union spec commercial projects in Richmond, Virginia. These projects are being produced in collaboration with a brand center team and are intended for spec commercial use. Selected talent will participate in professionally produced commercial shoots representing well-known brands.

Each project will film over two days and offers paid opportunities for selected performers.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform in a professionally produced spec commercial

  • Follow direction from the director and creative team

  • Participate in potential self-tape auditions or virtual callbacks

  • Be available for the full two-day shoot schedule

  • Maintain professionalism on set

Requirements

VRBO Project

  • Female

  • Ages 25–35

  • Athletic build

  • Physical work experience preferred

  • Approachable, natural look (not high-fashion/model type)

  • Open ethnicity

  • Dance or strong movement ability is a plus

MasterClass Project

Young Ally

  • Caucasian female

  • Ages 8–10

Older Ally

  • Caucasian female

  • Ages 18–20

Dad

  • Caucasian male

  • Ages 40–55

  • Farmer or cowboy type

  • Non-union talent only

  • Must submit a current headshot

  • Must be available for scheduled shoot dates

Compensation Details

  • $125 per talent per day

  • Paid directly by client at the end of the shoot

  • Two-day shoot per project

  • Spec commercial usage (additional compensation to be negotiated if used beyond spec purposes)

Job Description

A 5-minute, one-take student short film titled A Thief in the Night is seeking actors for two principal roles. This suspense-driven project will be filmed on location in Glebe and is intended for university showcase screenings and film festival submissions.

The story follows a thief attempting to evade detection after breaking into a young woman’s home—only for her to mysteriously disappear without a trace.

This is an unpaid student production offering food, screen credit, and a copy of the completed film.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray one of two lead roles in a continuous one-take short film

  • Deliver emotionally grounded performances in a suspense/thriller setting

  • Collaborate closely with the student director and crew

  • Participate in rehearsals and all scheduled shoot days

  • Provide a self-tape or previous acting clip for consideration

Requirements

The Thief

  • Male

  • Ages 18–30

  • Open ethnicity

  • Height between 5’8” – 6’4”

  • Tall, slender or average build

  • Must convincingly portray a character dealing with grief

Young Woman

  • Female

  • Ages 18–30

  • Open ethnicity

  • Height between 5’4” – 5’10”

  • Able to portray a character frustrated with repetitive life circumstances

  • Strong acting ability required

  • Comfortable performing in a one-take filming format

Compensation Details

  • Unpaid student film

  • Food provided

  • Screen credit

  • Copy of completed film

  • Invitation to university showcase screening

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Mike – Real Military Veteran for Airline Commercial

Job Description
A major airline commercial is casting a real military veteran to portray “Mike” in a paid commercial shoot in Atlanta. Production is seeking a male, ages 35–40, African American or Hispanic, who is an authentic military veteran.

Casting directors are looking for someone mature, grounded, and physically active with a calm, confident presence. This role calls for a natural leader type — someone who carries himself with strength and quiet assurance on camera. The character thrives in structured environments and reflects discipline, warmth, and authenticity.

This is a high-paying commercial opportunity with potential usage upgrades. Local Atlanta talent only — no travel provided.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a military veteran in an airline commercial
  • Deliver authentic, natural on-camera performance
  • Take direction from the commercial director and production team
  • Maintain a professional and polished presence on set
  • Be available for fitting and scheduled shoot day

Requirements

  • Male, ages 35–40
  • African American or Hispanic
  • Must be a real military veteran
  • Physically active with a calm, grounded presence
  • Comfortable on camera
  • Must be local to Atlanta (no travel provided)
  • Available for fitting and shoot dates

Compensation

  • $500 talent rate (minus 20% agency fee)
  • $100 fitting rate (minus 20% agency fee)
  • $1,500 usage rate (minus 20% agency fee)
  • $3,000 usage upgrade (if applicable, minus 20% agency fee)
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Job Description

A sitcom-style micro series titled Unbalanced is now casting multiple roles for its first season. The series follows Ethan, a man navigating life after divorce as he confronts body image issues and re-enters the dating world with the help of a yoga class and new connections.

This non-union production will film the first three episodes of a planned 12-episode series. Each episode runs approximately 5–7 minutes. The project is being produced as part of a competition and distributed through a new global streaming platform.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a principal character in a scripted comedy series

  • Perform in character-driven scenes, including potential romantic/kissing scenes (role dependent)

  • Collaborate with the director and production team

  • Participate in self-taped auditions if selected

  • Be available for scheduled filming dates

Requirements

Ethan

  • White male

  • Mid to late 30s

  • Appears slightly overweight

  • Central lead role (all shoot days required)

  • Includes kissing scenes

Bridget

  • Female

  • Late 20s to early 30s

  • Any ethnicity

  • Yoga instructor role

  • Warm, confident personality

Kim

  • White female

  • Mid to late 30s

  • Supporting role

Rebecca

  • White female

  • Mid to late 30s

  • Includes kissing scenes

  • Strong romantic lead presence

  • Non-union talent only

Compensation Details

  • $125 for 8 hours

  • Overtime after 8 hours

  • Deferred payment structure tied to competition results and incoming project revenue

  • Travel and lodging not included

Job Description

A Vancouver Film School student production is casting for the short film Compromised Oath. The project is seeking a male lead to portray Robert Walker, a complex physician navigating personal and professional struggles.

This character-driven short film explores themes of ambition, insecurity, and hidden past conflicts. The production is non-union and will film in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Robert Walker, a physician in his mid-30s

  • Deliver a layered, emotionally grounded performance

  • Collaborate closely with the director and student production team

  • Participate in auditions and potential callbacks

  • Be available for scheduled filming dates

Requirements

  • Male actor

  • Age range: 30–35

  • Open ethnicity

  • Strong dramatic acting skills

  • Non-union performers only

Compensation Details

  • Unpaid student film project

  • Catering and craft services provided

Job Description

A new feature film titled True Measures is now casting non-union actors for an upcoming production filming in New York City. This paid opportunity is open to performers seeking roles in a dramatic film project scheduled to shoot over multiple dates.

The production is seeking dedicated, expressive actors ready to bring compelling performances to the screen in a character-driven story.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform in scenes for the feature film True Measures

  • Collaborate with the director and production team

  • Attend scheduled rehearsals and filming days as required

  • Deliver emotionally authentic and engaging performances

  • Maintain professionalism on set throughout the production

Requirements

  • Non-union actors only

  • Strong acting ability and on-camera presence

  • Must be available during the production window

  • Professional attitude and reliability

  • Ability to follow direction and work collaboratively

Compensation Details

  • Paid roles

  • Non-union production

  • Filming scheduled over a multi-week production period

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description

A production is seeking a Caucasian male, ages 30–45, to star as the male lead in an upcoming wine commercial. This role portrays a confident and charismatic partner in an upscale restaurant setting. The project is non-union and will film in a professional commercial environment.

Selected talent will represent a sophisticated, relaxed, and engaging presence on screen, bringing natural charm and authenticity to the performance.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray the male lead in a restaurant-based commercial scene

  • Deliver a confident, charismatic, and natural on-screen performance

  • Take direction from the production and creative team

  • Participate in a potential self-tape audition if shortlisted

  • Maintain professionalism throughout the shoot

Requirements

  • Caucasian male

  • Age range: 30–45 years old

  • Strong on-camera presence with confident, charismatic energy

  • Comfortable performing in a restaurant scene setting

  • Non-union talent only

Compensation Details

  • Paid opportunity

  • Non-union commercial project

  • One-day shoot

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10-23-2024

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