Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Job Description

A non-union photo campaign for an investing platform is casting six distinctive characters for a commercial shoot in Montreal. The production is looking for confident, expressive personalities who can lean into exaggeration and bring playful, memorable character energy to the campaign. Casting is seeking a diverse mix of adults across different ages, backgrounds, relationships, and life stages. Some selected middle-aged talent will be paired with a child and senior performer to portray family dynamics.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a professional photo campaign for an investing platform.
• Portray a distinctive and expressive character on camera.
• Bring confident, playful personality to the campaign’s creative concept.
• Participate in a required fitting and studio photo shoot.
• Follow direction from the photographer and production team.

Requirements

• Seeking one Black woman, ages 25–40.
• Seeking one White woman, ages 25–40.
• Seeking one White man, ages 30–40.
• Seeking one Brown man, including Indian, Asian, Hispanic, or similar backgrounds, ages 25–40.
• Seeking one White or mixed-race child, ages 6–10.
• Seeking one White man, age 60.
• Confident, self-assured presence and expressive smile preferred.
• Bold or memorable hairstyles, including vibrant colors, are encouraged.
• Must be able to work in Montreal.

Compensation

• $5,150 total per selected talent.
• $150 fitting fee.
• $1,500 per 12-hour shoot day, for two shoot days.
• $2,000 usage fee.
• Usage includes website, app, App Store, digital marketing channels, paid and organic social, display, app, CRM, and fixed imagery on CTTV.
• Usage term: 2 years.

Job Description

A student short film titled “As the Sun Sets” is casting Florida-based talent for two parent roles in a heartfelt drama centered on a Latin family. The production is seeking performers who can bring authenticity and emotional depth to the roles of Sandra, the mother, and Cruz, the father. No prior acting experience is required. The project will film in Tallahassee, Florida, with travel, accommodations, and meals provided for selected talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a parent in a family-centered dramatic short film.
• Perform emotionally grounded and natural scenes.
• Work collaboratively with the student filmmaking team.
• Follow creative direction throughout production.

Requirements

• Sandra – Mom: Hispanic/Latina woman, ages 40–59; Puerto Rican or Cuban preferred; caring, sensitive, and stubborn personality; must be a native Spanish speaker.
• Cruz – Dad: Hispanic/Latino man, ages 40–59; Cuban-American preferred; dreamy, ambitious, and avoidant personality; must understand Spanish and be able to drive.
• Florida locals are encouraged to apply.
• No previous acting experience required.

Compensation

• Unpaid roles.
• Travel and accommodations covered.
• Meals provided on set.

Latina Child Photo Double for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking a young Latina or mixed-heritage girl to work as a photo double for a child actor. The selected performer will appear in insert shots and wide shots in place of the principal child actor. No previous film set experience is required, and the role involves simple on-camera actions such as sitting, standing, or walking within a scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a photo double for a child actor on “Chicago Fire.”
• Appear in insert shots, wide shots, and other scenes as needed.
• Perform simple actions such as sitting, standing, and walking.
• Match the principal child actor’s appearance as closely as possible.
• Follow age-appropriate direction from the production team.

Requirements

• Latina or mixed-heritage girl.
• Age 9 or 10.
• Must closely match the child actor’s height, weight, and complexion.
• No previous acting or film set experience required.
• Must be able to work in the Chicago area.

Compensation

• $170 for 6 hours.
• Overtime paid at time-and-a-half after 6 hours.

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.