Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Feature Film – East Asian, South Asian or Middle Eastern Teen Role

Job Description

A feature film filming in Memphis, Tennessee, is casting an adult female performer who can portray a high school-aged teenager. The production is seeking East Asian, East Indian/South Asian, or Middle Eastern talent with an athletic presence. The character is a competitive high school track athlete, making this a strong opportunity for performers with running, track, or sports experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a competitive high school track athlete in a feature film
• Perform running and athletic actions required for the scene
• Follow direction from the director and production team
• Deliver a believable teenage performance
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming

Requirements

• Female talent, age 18 or older, who can portray late teens
• East Asian, East Indian/South Asian, or Middle Eastern
• Athletic appearance and physical ability
• Track or running experience preferred
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Memphis, Tennessee
• Non-union talent

Compensation

• $449 per da

Job Description

A computer software company is casting non-union male and female actors/models ages 25–35 for principal roles in an upcoming production. The casting is seeking talent with a distinctive, natural look and an effortless, lived-in sense of style. Selected performers should feel expressive, approachable, and believable on camera. Travel is included with the opportunity, and applicants must have a valid passport.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a principal role for a computer software company production
• Model and/or act naturally on camera
• Follow creative and production direction during filming
• Bring an expressive, approachable, and believable presence to the role
• Maintain professional conduct throughout the project

Requirements

• Men and women ages 25–35
• Non-union talent
• Male role: seeking White/East Asian, with the notice specifically describing a mixed Asian/Caucasian actor/model
• Female role: seeking White/East Asian actor/model
• Distinctive and natural appearance
• Expressive, approachable, and believable on camera
• Must have a valid passport

Compensation

$6,900 + travel

Project Family Casting Call for East Asian Men Ages 70+

Job Description

A project filming in Vancouver is seeking non-union East Asian male talent ages 70 and older for a family-focused production. This Vancouver casting call is an opportunity for senior actors and performers interested in appearing in an upcoming entertainment project.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as assigned for the production
• Follow direction from the production team while on set
• Participate professionally throughout filming
• Be available for the production schedule as required

Requirements

• East Asian men
• Age 70 or older
• Non-union talent
• Must be available to work in Vancouver

Compensation

• Compensation details not provided

Baby Product Commercial Casting Call

Job Description

A national baby product campaign is casting East Asian infants for a paid commercial filming in the Atlanta, Georgia area. Casting directors are seeking East Asian baby boys and girls of various backgrounds, including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Mongolian, Taiwanese, and Hong Kong Chinese. Talent will be selected based on height and weight rather than age, making this an excellent opportunity for babies who meet the required measurements.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a national baby product commercial.
• Participate in a fitting if selected.
• Follow direction from the production team with a parent or guardian present.
• Attend the scheduled shoot day.

Requirements

• East Asian baby boys and girls.
• Approximately 2–3 months old or must meet the required measurements.
• Under 14 pounds.
• Under 23 inches in length.
• Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Mongolian, Taiwanese, Hong Kong Chinese, and other East Asian backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
• Must be available to work in the Atlanta area.

Compensation

• Shoot Rate: $400.
• Fitting Rate: $50.
• Less 20% agency fee, if applicable.

East Asian Grandparents for Netflix Series Background Roles

Job Description

A Netflix series is seeking non-union background actors of East Asian descent to portray grandparents in scenes set in Manhattan’s Chinatown. This paid background acting opportunity is ideal for older performers who can bring authenticity and warmth to the production while working on location in New York City.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray grandparents in background scenes for a television series.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Help create an authentic Chinatown community setting.
• Maintain continuity throughout the filming day.

Requirements

• Non-union performers.
• East Asian descent.
• Ages 65–85.
• Must be available to work in Manhattan, New York.
• Comfortable participating in outdoor filming.

Compensation

• $187 for 10 hours.

Job Description:

An independent Sydney short film is casting a young actress to portray Young Vivien, the younger version of the film’s main character. This volunteer opportunity is ideal for aspiring young performers looking to gain on-set experience. The role is a brief, non-speaking appearance expected to take approximately one hour to film. A WWCC-certified crew will be on set, and parents or guardians must supervise.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the younger version of the lead character.
• Perform in a non-speaking scene.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Attend the scheduled one-hour filming session.

Requirements:

• Female.
• Ages 8–15.
• East Asian ethnicity.
• Parent or guardian must supervise on set.

Compensation:

• Volunteer role.
• Catering provided.