Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Real Salsa Dancers for Feature Film Background Roles

Job Description
A feature film is seeking real salsa dancers to appear in paid background roles for a high-energy dance sequence. This is a great opportunity for trained dancers who can perform authentic salsa on camera, take direction quickly, and keep strong rhythm and continuity through multiple takes. Casting is open to SAG-AFTRA and non-union talent, and performers must be 18+ and local to the NYC/NJ area. A wardrobe fitting will take place prior to filming, and selected dancers should be comfortable working in an interior daytime shoot environment.

Here Comes the Flood is currently in production in New Jersey and features a star-studded lineup led by Denzel Washington, Robert Pattinson, and Daisy Edgar-Jones, with Danai Gurira and Sean Harris also among the announced cast. The film is directed by Academy Award nominee Fernando Meirelles and written by Simon Kinberg. The story is an unconventional heist thriller centered on a bank guard, a teller, and a master thief locked in a deadly game of cons and double-crosses.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform real salsa dancing on camera in a featured background environment

• Follow direction for choreography beats, spacing, and continuity across takes

• Maintain energy and performance consistency during repeated filming

• Attend a wardrobe fitting and keep sizing/measurements consistent for costuming

Requirements

• Must be a real salsa dancer with experience/training

• Ages 18+

• Must be local to the NYC/NJ area

• SAG-AFTRA members in good standing or non-union talent welcome

• Comfortable with a professional film set and taking direction quickly

• Must be available for a fitting and the shoot window (details provided upon selection)

• If you have previously worked this production, you may not be eligible

Compensation

• SAG background rate: $234 for 8 hours

• Fitting pay: 1/4 check fitting rate

• Paid background role (additional details shared upon booking

Southeast Asian Talent for 10 Second Social Video and Stills

Job Description
A paid social video and stills shoot is seeking real Southeast Asian talent for a professional production creating short-form, TikTok-style content. This project is looking for Indonesian, Thai, and Vietnamese performers who are charismatic, engaging, and comfortable moving on camera. You don’t need to be a professional actor or model—natural energy and a confident on-camera presence are what matter most. Content will be filmed with a full creative team (director, stylist, hair, and makeup), and you will not be expected to create anything on your own.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in short-form social video content and still photography on a professional set
• Follow direction for movement, expressions, and simple performance beats
• Bring a natural, charismatic presence that feels real and relatable on camera
• Maintain professionalism, punctuality, and consistency across takes

Requirements

• Indonesian, Thai, or Vietnamese talent
• Ages 25–50
• Open to all genders and gender expressions
• Open to all shapes and sizes
• Must be NYC local
• No visible tattoos on face, neck, or hands (hands may be workable if easily covered)
• Comfortable moving on camera and staying expressive/engaging

Compensation

• $600/day
• 1-day shoot (exact date shared upon selection)
• Usage includes social/digital placement and stills (details provided upon booking)

Princess Casting Call – Multiple Roles (Ages 18–50)

Job Description
Seeking talented performers for a princess-themed casting call with many paid roles available. This opportunity is open to men and women ages 18–50, and all ethnicities are encouraged to apply. If you’re an actor or performer looking to book a high-paying entertainment job, this casting call is a great fit for confident, camera-ready talent who can bring energy and personality to set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray assigned character types with confidence and professionalism

• Follow on-set direction from the creative team

• Maintain punctuality, readiness, and a positive attitude throughout production

• Work well with other cast members in group scenes and ensemble moments

Requirements

• Must be 18–50 years old

• Open to all ethnicities

• Comfortable performing on camera and taking direction

• Reliable, professional, and able to collaborate with a team

• Acting experience is a plus, but not required for all roles

Compensation

• $6,000 rate (paid role)

• Multiple roles available for qualified talent

Lead Role: Male Lite Feet Dancer (Feature Film)

Job Description
A major motion picture is now holding an open casting call for male Lite Feet dancers of all styles and specialties to portray an 18-year-old character in a leading role. This film casting is looking for performers with real dance ability, strong presence, and the confidence to carry scenes rooted in Harlem’s Lite Feet culture. Acting experience is welcome but not required—if you can move, perform, and bring authentic energy on camera, this is a standout opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an 18-year-old character with authenticity, emotion, and strong on-camera presence.

• Perform Lite Feet dance (and related street styles) confidently for filmed scenes and choreography moments.

• Take direction from the director and choreo/creative team for movement, blocking, and performance beats.

• Work professionally on a feature film set alongside cast and crew.

• Bring consistency across takes while maintaining character and performance.

Requirements

• Male Lite Feet dancers and street-style dancers of all specialties encouraged to apply.

• Must be able to portray an 18-year-old.

• Acting experience is not required (dance skill and presence are most important).

• Must be comfortable performing on camera and taking direction.

• Reliable, professional, and available for feature film production needs.

Compensation

• Paid role (rate and terms provided upon selection).

Seeking individuals and pairs (couples, friends, relatives, co-workers, etc.) of all ages for a digital, short-form content shoot for leading diamond jewelry company De Beers. Selected talent will participate in a diamond viewing experience where they will be asked to give their opinions about different jewelry stones.

Ideal candidates are individuals and pairs (couples, friends, relatives, etc.) based in the LA area who have very little to no knowledge about diamonds. Candidates should be energetic, fun, relatable, and able to freely voice their opinions.

Paid: $300 per person (est. 1 hour of work).
Shoot Date: Dec. 20-21 in LA area.

Job Description
A paid court show reenactment series is casting talent for dramatic relationship disputes, personal injury cases, and social-media-driven misunderstandings. These roles are dialogue-heavy and emotionally charged, requiring strong performance instincts, believable reactions, and the ability to handle confrontation in a courtroom setting. Casting is open to all ethnicities (see role notes), with ages ranging from teens to adults. Filming takes place in a studio environment (location TBD).

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a courtroom role in a reenactment episode with authentic emotion and clear storytelling

• Deliver testimony and react naturally during questioning and conflict

• Follow direction for pacing, blocking, and continuity across multiple takes

• Maintain character consistency through intense personal and relationship disputes

Requirements

• Ages 12–60 (role-specific ranges below)

• Comfortable with dramatic conflict, personal injury content, and dialogue-heavy scenes

• Strong on-camera presence with clear delivery and strong listening/reaction skills

Roles

• Defendant James “Jet Stream Jim” Harwood (Male, 45–60): Charismatic Gen-X dad and social media personality. Accused of causing illness, property damage, and ruining a romantic opportunity due to a misleading weather forecast. Countersuing for defamation.

• Plaintiff Keisha Harris (Female, 25–35, Black): Dedicated data analyst—loyal and sentimental. Suing her ex-fiancé for $15,000 in wedding expenses after he ended their engagement with only a postcard. Relationship: 10-year relationship.

• Defendant Jordan Brown (Male, 28–35, Black): Disciplined attorney, emotionally wounded. Claims he left after discovering Keisha’s affair and argues he should not owe wedding reimbursement.

• Plaintiff Darius Cole (Male, 30–45, Black): Soft-spoken blind man rebuilding independence. Suing for injuries and emotional distress after a child used a dog whistle to provoke his guide dog, causing him to fall.

• Defendant David Briggs (Male, 35–55): Father juggling work and parenting. Accused of reckless endangerment due to his son’s actions.

• Witness Jacob Briggs (Male, 12): Impulsive preteen who blew the dog whistle as a “prank,” triggering the incident at the center of the case.

Compensation

• Paid roles (rate and details provided upon selection)

Job Description
A paid court show reenactment series is casting talent for emotional, high-stakes family and relationship cases. These roles are dialogue-driven and require strong dramatic choices, authentic reactions, and the ability to handle conflict in a courtroom setting. Casting is open to all ethnicities, with roles ranging from teens to seniors. Filming takes place in a studio environment in Los Angeles.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a role in a courtroom reenactment with believable emotion and clear storytelling

• Deliver testimony naturally and respond to confrontation under questioning

• Follow direction for pacing, blocking, and continuity across multiple takes

• Maintain character consistency through intense family conflict scenes

Requirements

• Ages 12–85 (role-specific ranges below)

• All ethnicities encouraged

• Comfortable with emotionally heavy content, conflict, and dialogue-heavy scenes

• Strong on-camera presence, clear delivery, and natural reaction skills

Roles

• Plaintiff Ingrid Lundgren (Female, 40–60): A journalist/author—emotional, introspective, conflicted. Suing for $9,900, claiming her brother withheld their parents’ illnesses and final wishes, depriving her of closure. Relationship: estranged siblings (Swiss-born, raised in the U.S.).

• Defendant Erik Lundgren (Male, 40–50): Reserved, dutiful software engineer. Claims he followed their parents’ instructions to keep information private and denies misleading Ingrid.

• Defendant Donna Monroe (Female, 50–60): A real estate agent navigating major depressive disorder—warm but overwhelmed by clutter. Accused of accidentally discarding her son’s sentimental Christmas ornaments worth $2,300. Relationship: mother/son.

• Plaintiff Amy Wing (Female, 50–60): Strong-willed mother seeking justice. Suing over an alleged kidnapping of her son “on a dare.”

• Plaintiffs Clarence and Dolores Weathers (Male & Female, 70–85): Married couple celebrating their 50th anniversary. Suing a DJ for breach of contract for not playing the agreed playlist.

• Defendant DJ (All genders, 40–60): Claims the correct genre was played and countersues after the plaintiff allegedly damaged DJ equipment.

Compensation

• Paid roles (rate and details provided upon selection)

Equal Justice Court Show Reenactment Casting Multiple Roles

Job Description
An unscripted, nationally distributed court series, Equal Justice with Judge Eboni K. Williams, is casting multiple paid reenactment roles for dramatic courtroom cases. Each role is based on a real case description, so performers should be comfortable with dialogue-heavy scenes, strong emotional choices, and natural reactions under questioning. Filming takes place in a studio setting (location TBD). All ethnicities are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a real-case role in a courtroom reenactment with believable emotion and clear storytelling

• Deliver testimony and reactions naturally while being directed for pacing and continuity

• Hold character through confrontation, interruptions, and courtroom-style back-and-forth

• Maintain performance consistency across multiple takes and setups

Requirements

• Ages 20–50 (role-specific ranges below)

• All ethnicities encouraged

• Comfortable with dramatic reenactments and emotionally charged content

• Strong on-camera presence, clear delivery, and solid listening/reaction skills

Roles

• Plaintiff Brittney Duplesis (Female, 30–50): Bold, assertive older cousin suing for $725 after her cousin’s dog attacked her cat during Thanksgiving. Relationship: cousins.

• Defendant Mason Stagg (Male, 30–50): Calm, reasonable type. Denies liability, claiming the rescue shelter said the dog was safe around cats. Relationship: cousins (to Brittney).

• Plaintiff Neil Lambert (Male, 20–30): Nerdy, witty college student—shy until he’s sure he’s right. Suing for $250 over breach of an ASL interpreter contract. Relationship: college acquaintances.

Compensation

• Paid roles (rate shared upon selection)

• Filming in studio (location TBD)

Generational Family Casting Female Roles for Non Dialogue Commercial

Job Description
A paid non-union commercial is seeking a female generational family unit for a non-dialogue shoot. Casting is looking for a grandmother, mom, and teen daughter to portray an authentic family relationship on camera. Talent does not need to be related, but real families are welcome. This is a great opportunity for performers who can communicate warmth, connection, and emotion through natural reactions and body language in a lifestyle commercial setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a believable multi-generational family unit in a non-speaking commercial scene

• Deliver natural reactions and genuine connection through movement and expression

• Follow direction for blocking, timing, and continuity across takes

• Maintain a polished, camera-ready look and professional set etiquette

Requirements

• Female talent for the following roles:

  • Grandmother: 50s–60s

  • Mom: 30s–40s

  • Teen Daughter: 13–19

• Comfortable performing without dialogue (expression and presence are key)

• Real families preferred but not required

• Available for a single shoot day (details shared upon selection)

Compensation

• Paid non-union role (rate shared upon selection)

Job Description
A non-union social-realism drama short film is casting several supporting roles for an independent production. The story is grounded in real-life tension and character-driven conflict, with performances that should feel honest, natural, and emotionally specific. This is a great opportunity for actors who can deliver subtle realism, strong listening, and believable authority in dialogue-heavy scenes. Paid roles are available, and the finished film is expected to be submitted to major international festivals.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a supporting character in a scripted short film with a grounded, realistic tone

• Take direction well and maintain continuity across multiple takes

• Deliver clear, natural dialogue and strong emotional choices appropriate to the story

• Collaborate professionally with cast and crew in an independent film environment

Requirements

• Non-union performers welcome

• Comfortable working in a social-realism drama style (natural, subtle, believable)

• Role-specific requirements:

  • Security Guard A: Male, 40–55, white; solid/average to slightly heavy build; weathered/tired eyes; short hair or receding hairline; looks like someone who has worked physical jobs for years

  • Security Guard B: Female, 20–28, white; young, alert, clean-cut; athletic or slender build; confident posture and sharp eyes; comfortable portraying professionalism as security

  • Police Officer (Officer Miller): Male, 35–50, white; calm, procedural, emotionally restrained but authoritative; confident and methodical; prior police/law-enforcement roles strongly preferred; comfortable with dialogue-heavy scenes

  • Adina (Supporting Role): Female, 40–55, white; well-meaning homeowner who casually praises honesty while unaware of injustice; should embody subtle ignorance of privilege

  • Ministry Official: Male, 40–60, white; silent authority figure with strong presence; slightly overweight with steady posture; minimal expression; clear “bureaucratic professionalism”

Compensation

• Paid roles (independent short film; limited budget)

• Meals and on-set catering provided

• Festival exposure and promotional opportunities