Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Job Description

A television production filming in the Chicago area is casting newborn babies for featured on-camera work and a potential still photography shoot. The production is seeking Latino/Latina and Caucasian newborns, including both twins and single babies. Families should be local to Chicago, nearby suburbs, or surrounding states bordering Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a newborn baby in scenes for a television production.
• Participate in a potential still photography shoot if selected.
• Work under the supervision of the production’s on-set baby nurse and production team.
• Follow all required guidelines for newborn performers on set.

Requirements

• Newborn girls or boys weighing 10 lbs. or less.
• Seeking Latino/Latina or Caucasian newborns.
• Both twins and single newborns are encouraged to apply.
• Newborn must obtain an Illinois Joan Philo work permit.
• Submission should include the newborn’s name, parents’ names, phone number, city, state, clothing sizes, height, and weight.

Compensation

• $200 for two hours of work.
• Newborns work a maximum of two hours.

Job Description

A supernatural student short film titled “Bloodline” is casting a male actor for the role of Lackey #2. The story follows two estranged vampire brothers returning to their dying desert hometown for their father’s funeral, where a reunion with their youngest sibling forces them to confront a powerful family legacy. The production is seeking a performer with a henchman-like presence who can fit naturally into the film’s dark supernatural world.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Lackey #2 in the supernatural short film.
• Follow scripted direction and blocking during filming.
• Maintain the character’s intimidating henchman presence.
• Collaborate professionally with the cast and crew.

Requirements

• Male actor.
• Black or Hispanic.
• Henchman-type look or presence.
• Acting experience encouraged but not required.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Meal provided.
• IMDb credit.

Job Description

An independent psychological and supernatural horror short film is casting a male lead for a performance-driven project filming in the Los Angeles area. The role has minimal dialogue and relies heavily on subtle physical acting to communicate mounting fear, confusion, and panic. The production is seeking an actor who can deliver grounded, believable horror reactions through facial expressions, eye movement, breathing, and body language rather than exaggerated performances.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform the lead role in a psychological and supernatural horror short film.
• Convey fear, confusion, tension, and panic primarily through physical performance.
• Deliver subtle, natural reactions during suspenseful and frightening scenes.
• Complete a short self-tape audition for consideration.

Requirements

• Male actor, 20s to early 30s, with a youthful appearance.
• Hispanic/Latino or Caucasian.
• Preferably approximately 5’6″–5’10”.
• Strong ability to communicate emotion through eyes, breathing, facial expressions, and body language.
• Comfortable performing psychological and supernatural horror material.

Compensation

• $800 total.
• Approximately 1–1.5 days of filming.

Postpartum Mom and Child for Maternal Health PSA

Job Description

A maternal health PSA campaign is seeking a real Black or Latina mother and her child, up to age 5, for a testimonial-style speaking role filming in Austin, Texas. The mother must have personally experienced serious postpartum health concerns or urgent maternal warning signs during pregnancy or within the year after giving birth. Selected talent will share their real-life experience on camera to help raise awareness about potentially life-threatening pregnancy and postpartum complications.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear with your child in a maternal health PSA campaign.
• Share your personal postpartum or pregnancy health experience in a testimonial-style format.
• Speak naturally and authentically about maternal warning signs and complications.
• Follow interview and production direction while remaining true to your experience.
• Help communicate an important maternal health awareness message.

Requirements

• Must be a real mother with a child up to age 5.
• Seeking Black or Latina mothers.
• Must have personally experienced significant postpartum or pregnancy-related health concerns.
• Relevant experiences may include swelling of the feet or hands, persistent headaches with vision changes, dizziness, trouble breathing, or other serious maternal complications.
• Must be comfortable discussing personal experiences on camera.
• Must be able to work in Austin, Texas.

Compensation

• $2,500 for the mother and child combination.

Job Description

A major fashion brand and athletic brand collaboration is casting three featured models for an upcoming campaign in Los Angeles. The production is seeking male and female talent ages 18–30 with distinctive, memorable features and a strong on-camera presence. Selected models will appear as featured talent in the campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a featured model in a fashion and athletic brand campaign.
• Participate in a professional six-hour campaign shoot.
• Model wardrobe and products according to creative direction.
• Maintain a confident and engaging presence on camera.
• Work professionally with the production and creative teams.

Requirements

• Featured Model 1: Female, Asian or half Asian, ages 18–30, with unique features.
• Featured Model 2: Female, Latin, ages 18–30, with unique or eccentric features.
• Featured Model 3: Male, African American or Filipino, ages 18–30.
• Must have open availability for the production.

Compensation

• $1,000 per role.

Latina Wife and Mother for Featured TV Role

Job Description

A television production is seeking a classy Latina or mixed-heritage Latina woman to portray a wife and mother in her 50s for a paid, non-speaking featured role. Casting is looking for women ages 47–59 who can bring a polished, authentic, and natural presence to the character. The role requires two filming days plus a separate still photography shoot and is open to talent local to Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, and states bordering Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a wife and mother in a featured, non-speaking television role.
• Deliver natural reactions and expressions without scripted dialogue.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Maintain character and continuity across multiple filming days.
• Participate in a separate still photography shoot.
• Work professionally during extended production hours, including overnight filming.

Requirements

• Latina or mixed-heritage Latina woman.
• Ages 47–59.
• Must be able to convincingly portray a wife and mother in her 50s.
• Polished, classy, and natural on-camera presence.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or neighboring states bordering Illinois.
• Must be available for two filming days and one still photography shoot.
• Acting experience is welcomed but not required.
• Comfortable working an overnight production schedule.

Compensation

• This is a paid non-speaking featured role.

Hispanic/Latinx Actress for Feature Film Speaking Role

Job Description

A feature film is urgently seeking an attractive Hispanic/Latinx actress for a professional speaking role filming in Norfolk, Virginia. This opportunity is for an experienced performer in her late 20s to late 30s who can confidently deliver dialogue and work directly with the director on set. The role requires professional acting experience and the ability to work as a local hire in Norfolk.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a speaking role in a professional feature film.
• Deliver scripted dialogue naturally and confidently on camera.
• Take direction from the director and production team.
• Maintain character and continuity throughout filming.
• Work professionally and efficiently during the production.

Requirements

• Hispanic/Latinx female actress.
• Late 20s to late 30s.
• Professional acting experience required.
• Must have experience performing speaking roles.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Norfolk, Virginia.
• Strong on-camera presence and ability to take direction.
• Must be comfortable performing scripted dialogue.

Compensation

• SAG low-budget rate of $832.

Women for Soap Bar DIY and Home Renovation Campaign

Job Description

A soap bar campaign is seeking UK-based women with a genuine passion for DIY projects and home renovations. Casting is looking for real people rather than professional models or actors, with filming planned in London or elsewhere in Europe. This opportunity is ideal for women who enjoy decorating, renovating, building, or transforming spaces and can bring an authentic personality to a lifestyle campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a professional soap bar advertising campaign.
• Participate in DIY and home renovation-related activities on camera.
• Share a genuine enthusiasm for decorating, renovating, and improving spaces.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Bring a natural and authentic presence to filming.
• Participate in filming in London or another European location.

Requirements

• Black and Latino women.
• Ages 20–40.
• UK-based talent.
• Open to all body shapes and sizes.
• Must have a genuine passion for DIY and home renovations.
• No professional modeling or acting experience required.
• Must be comfortable filming in London or elsewhere in Europe.

Compensation

• This is a well-paid opportunity.

Featured Firefighter for TV Series

Job Description

A television series is seeking a Latino male background actor for a featured firefighter role. This paid, non-speaking opportunity is ideal for talent who can bring an authentic and professional first-responder presence to the screen. The selected performer will appear in a featured capacity and participate in a wardrobe fitting before filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a firefighter in a featured non-speaking role.

• Maintain a confident and authentic first-responder presence on camera.

• Follow blocking and direction from the production team.

• Participate in a required wardrobe fitting.

• Remain professional and camera-ready throughout filming.

Requirements

• Latino male talent, ages 30s–40s.

• Must be clean-shaven with short hair.

• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby states bordering Illinois.

• Comfortable portraying a firefighter in a featured television role.

• Able to follow on-set direction and maintain continuity between takes.

Compensation

• $165 for 8 hours.

• Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours.

Job Description

A Calgary non-union film production is seeking a male actor for the supporting role of Marco Garcia. Marco is the fun-loving member of the group who is always cracking jokes and bringing a lighter energy to those around him. Although he can be goofy and occasionally take things too far, Marco genuinely cares about his friends and is openly affectionate toward them, with a particular soft spot for Clara.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform the supporting role of Marco Garcia.
• Deliver the character’s humorous and playful personality naturally.
• Build believable chemistry with the ensemble cast.
• Follow creative direction throughout production.

Requirements

• Male actor.
• Playing age: early 20s.
• Hispanic, Latino, Filipino, or mixed heritage.
• Strong comedic and character performance skills.
• Must be available to work in Calgary, Alberta.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Non-union production.