Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Casting Call for Informant – Non-Union True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description:
We are seeking a Black male actor, aged 18-20, to portray an “Informant” in a non-union true crime recreation series filming in Knoxville, TN. The role involves playing a key character who provides crucial information in the reenactment. This is a non-speaking role, with a focus on body language and subtle expressions to convey the informant’s involvement.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the informant in a crime reenactment scene.
• Follow the direction of the production team to bring authenticity to the character.
• Use body language and facial expressions to communicate the character’s role in the scene.
• Be punctual and professional throughout the filming process.

Requirements:

• Black male, aged 18-20.
• Comfortable working as a non-speaking background actor.
• Must be available for the full shoot day in Knoxville, TN.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $150/day.

Casting Call for Witness #3 – Non-Union True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description:
We are seeking a Black male actor to portray “Witness #3” in a non-union true crime recreation series filming in Knoxville, TN. This is a non-speaking background role that will feature the witness in a key scene involving a crime reenactment. The actor will be required to follow direction closely to portray a realistic and engaging witness character.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Witness #3 in a true crime reenactment scene.
• Follow the direction of the production team to ensure an authentic portrayal.
• Be prepared to engage in a non-speaking role, relying on facial expressions and body language.

Requirements:

• Black male actor.
• Comfortable working as a non-speaking background actor.
• Able to commit to the required shoot day in Knoxville, TN.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $75/day.

Casting Call for Witnesses 1-2 – Non-Union True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description:
We are seeking Black male or female actors to portray “Witnesses 1-2” in a non-union true crime recreation series filming in Knoxville, TN. These are non-speaking background roles where the actors will appear as witnesses in various crime-related scenes. This is a great opportunity for actors to participate in a professional production with minimal dialogue but significant on-screen presence.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a witness in crime reenactment scenes.
• Follow the direction of the production team to ensure an authentic and professional portrayal.
• Participate in background scenes that contribute to the storyline of the crime reenactment.

Requirements:

• Black male or female.
• Comfortable working as a non-speaking background actor.
• Able to commit to the required shoot day(s) in Knoxville, TN.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $100/day.

Casting Call for Viola (Victim’s Grandmother) – Non-Union True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description:
We are seeking a Black female actor, aged 60-70, to portray “Viola,” the victim’s grandmother, in a non-union true crime recreation series filming in Knoxville, TN. This role involves an emotional scene where Viola receives a death notification regarding her grandchild. The role is non-speaking but will require strong emotional expression through body language and facial reactions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Viola, the victim’s grandmother, in an emotional death notification scene.
• Follow the direction of the production team to convey authentic emotional reactions.
• Be comfortable in a non-speaking role where emotional performance is the focus.
• Maintain professionalism and punctuality on set.

Requirements:

• Black female, aged 60-70.
• Comfortable portraying emotional intensity in a non-speaking role.
• Able to commit to the required shoot day in Knoxville, TN.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $135/day.

Casting Call for Everitt (Victim’s Father) – Non-Union True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description:
We are seeking a Black male actor, aged 40, to portray “Everitt,” the victim’s father, in a non-union true crime recreation series filming in Knoxville, TN. This role involves a highly emotional scene where Everitt receives a death notification. It is a non-speaking role, but the focus will be on conveying strong emotions through body language and facial expressions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Everitt, the father of a victim, in an emotionally charged death notification scene.
• Follow the direction of the production team to convey authentic emotional reactions.
• Be comfortable in a non-speaking role where physical performance is key.
• Maintain professionalism and punctuality on set.

Requirements:

• Black male, aged around 40.
• Comfortable portraying emotional intensity in a non-speaking role.
• Able to commit to the required shoot day in Knoxville, TN.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $135/day.

Casting Call for Big Will – Non-Union True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description:
We are seeking a tall, large Black male actor, aged 18-25, to portray “Big Will” in a non-union true crime recreation series filming in Knoxville, TN. The role requires an actor who can bring a commanding physical presence to the character, fitting the persona of “Big Will.” This is a non-speaking role focused on physical performance and presence.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray “Big Will,” a character requiring a tall and large build, in true crime reenactment scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team to ensure authenticity in the role.
• Wear provided wardrobe and perform blocking and positioning as required by the scene.
• Maintain professionalism on set and be punctual for all shoot days.

Requirements:

• Black male, aged 18-25.
• Must be tall and have a large, commanding physical presence.
• Comfortable working as a non-speaking background actor.
• Able to commit to the required shoot days.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $150/day.

Casting Call for Non-Union Black Male Actor 

Job Description:
We are seeking a non-union Black male actor, aged 65+, for an upcoming day shoot in Scarborough. The ideal candidate will have salt and pepper hair, and ideally a beard. Bald actors with a salt and pepper beard are also welcome to apply. This role will involve a day shoot, and the actor must be available for the full duration.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a character for a day shoot as directed by the production team.
• Follow the direction of the crew to ensure a smooth and successful shoot.
• Maintain professionalism and punctuality throughout the shoot day.

Requirements:

• Black male, aged 65+.
• Salt and pepper hair, ideally with a beard (bald with a salt and pepper beard also welcome).
• Non-union actors only.
• Must be available for the full day shoot in Scarborough.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $300 for the day.

Casting Call for African-American Male – Dad Role (Non-Speaking)

Job Description:
We are seeking an African-American male to portray a father in a non-speaking role for an upcoming nonprofit corporate video. The role requires a brief on-camera presence, with the shoot taking place for two hours or less. This is a great opportunity to be featured in a meaningful project while working with a professional production team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a father in a non-speaking role for a corporate video.
• Follow direction from the production team to capture the required scenes.
• Be punctual and professional on set, prepared to complete the filming within the designated time.

Requirements:

• African-American male.
• Comfortable portraying a dad in a corporate video setting.
• No dialogue required; must be able to express emotions and actions non-verbally.
• Availability for a brief shoot after 3 PM on the specified day.

Compensation Details:

• $150 flat fee for up to two hours of filming.
• Nonprofit corporate video project.

Casting Call for Boardroom Executives – Sneaker Campaign (Los Angeles)

Job Description:
We are seeking African American men, aged 35-55, with unique features to portray boardroom executives for an upcoming sneaker campaign. The shoot will take place in Los Angeles, and no travel will be provided, so local talent is required. This is a paid opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the role of a boardroom executive in a sneaker campaign.
• Follow direction from the production team to represent a high-level corporate persona.
• Work collaboratively with other actors and models on set.
• Maintain a professional demeanor to fit the campaign’s vision.

Requirements:

• African American men, aged 35-55.
• Unique and distinctive features that can embody the role of a boardroom executive.
• Must be local to Los Angeles, as no travel expenses will be covered.
• Full availability on the shoot day.
• Prior on-camera experience is a plus, but not required.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $750 for the day.
• Local hires only (no travel or accommodation provided).

Casting Call: Stand-In for “Alice” – Netflix Limited Series “His & Hers”

Job Description: We are seeking an African American female to work as a stand-in for the character Alice in the upcoming Netflix limited series “His & Hers”. This stand-in position is crucial for lighting, camera setups, and scene continuity. The ideal candidate will match the physical characteristics of the character and must be available for the filming schedule.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as a stand-in for the character Alice during filming.
• Work closely with the production team to ensure lighting, camera angles, and scene setups are accurate.
• Be available for multiple shoot dates throughout the production schedule.
• Participate in a camera test before filming begins.

Requirements:

• African American female.
• Height: 5’1″ – 5’4″.
• Age range: 30s-60s.
• Must have an open schedule for filming between September and December 2024.
• Must be available for a camera test.

Compensation Details:

• This is a paid stand-in position; compensation details will be provided upon selection.