Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Background Extra – Convenience/Liquor/Gas Patrons for I Love Boosters

Job Description: Join the production of I Love Boosters, directed by Boots Riley! This film, set in Oakland, CA but shot in Atlanta, is looking for men and women to portray patrons in convenience, liquor, or gas station scenes. This is a great opportunity to be part of an exciting film project with a talented team, bringing authentic, everyday interactions to life on screen.

Job Responsibilities:

• Act as a patron in scenes set in convenience stores, liquor stores, or gas stations.
• Follow directions provided by the casting and production teams to ensure realistic and engaging background interactions.
• Maintain a professional demeanor on set and contribute to the overall scene atmosphere.

Requirements:

• Open to all genders, ages 18 and up.
• All ethnicities are welcome; however, individuals of Asian, Hispanic, Southeast Asian, and Middle Eastern descent are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Local to the Lakewood area in Atlanta or willing to work as a local.

Compensation:

• $168 for a 12-hour day.

Featured Bus Station Guard Role

Job Description: We are currently casting for a male actor to fill the role of a bus station security guard in a director-selected scene. This role requires someone who can convincingly portray authority and vigilance. No previous acting experience is necessary, making this a great opportunity for those looking to enter the acting field.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a bus station security guard, maintaining vigilance and authority throughout the scene.
• Follow specific directions from the director to achieve the desired portrayal and scene dynamics.
• Interact with other characters in a natural, convincing manner as required by the script.
• Participate in costume fittings and adhere to the wardrobe requirements for the role.

Requirements:

• Gender: Male
• Ethnicity: Caucasian, Asian, Hispanic, or Middle Eastern
• Age: 30-60 years old
• Must be a fresh face, with no previous featured roles in film or television.
• Must be local to the Atlanta, GA area or able to work as a local hire.
• Available to commit to the production schedule and on-set requirements as directed.

Compensation:

• $168 per 12-hour day.

Casting Call for the Role of Carl (10-Year-Old Latinx/Hispanic Boy) in Vancouver

Job Description:
Vancouver Casting is seeking a young male actor for the role of Carl in an upcoming production. This role is open to Latinx/Hispanic boys aged around 10 years old. The project will be filmed in Vancouver, and the selected actor must be available for multiple shooting dates.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Carl, a young and energetic boy, in various scenes according to the director’s vision.
• Work collaboratively with the production team to ensure authentic and engaging performances.
• Follow instructions on set, demonstrating professionalism and adaptability.

Requirements:

• Must be a Latinx/Hispanic male actor, around 10 years old.
• Comfortable working on set in Vancouver.
• Must have the ability to take direction well and perform with confidence.
• Parents or guardians must provide availability details when applying.

Compensation:

• Non-Union OCP (On-Camera Principal): $4,000 CAD, plus a 15% agent fee.
• Day Rate: $600 CAD per day, plus a 15% agent fee.

Casting Call: Maintenance Man for “Fatal Attraction” – TVOne Network

Job Description: We are seeking a Hispanic, Black, or Mixed Race male actor, aged 40s, to portray a Maintenance Man in the true crime recreation series “Fatal Attraction” for the TVOne Network. The role involves fixing a window and noticing unusual behavior in the scene. The Maintenance Man is an observant character, crucial to the storyline.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a maintenance man fixing a window while noticing suspicious behavior in the scene.
• Follow the direction of the production team to accurately depict the scene.
• Be comfortable working in a physical role that involves light handyman tasks on set.
• Maintain professionalism on set and adhere to the filming schedule.

Requirements:

• Hispanic, Black, or Mixed Race male, aged 40s.
• Must be comfortable portraying a handyman/maintenance worker.
• Prior background acting experience is a plus but not required.
• Ability to follow directions and maintain professionalism on set.

Compensation:

• Rate: $100 per day.

Casting for 12-Month-Old Baby – Role of “Luna” (Latinx/Hispanic)

Job Description:
Vancouver Casting is seeking a 12-month-old Latinx/Hispanic baby to fill the role of “Luna” in an upcoming project. This is a unique opportunity for babies and their guardians to be involved in a professional production. The baby cast as Luna will participate in on-camera scenes in Vancouver.

Job Responsibilities:

• The selected baby will appear in scenes as the character “Luna.”
• Guardians must ensure the baby is comfortable, calm, and able to follow the on-set guidelines for filming with infants.
• Collaborate with the production team to ensure smooth on-set filming.
• Be available for multiple days of shooting, as required by the production schedule.

Requirements:

• Baby must be 12 months old and of Latinx/Hispanic ethnicity.
• Must be non-union.
• Guardians must be comfortable having the baby on set and working with the production team.
• Availability for the specified shooting schedule in Vancouver.

Compensation:

• Non-Union OCP: $4,000 CAD + 15% agent fee.
• Additional $600 CAD + 15% agent fee for another portion of the work.

Becky, Victim’s Sister for Crime Scene Production (Non-Speaking Role)

Job Description:
Jupiter Casting is seeking a Hispanic female in her 30s to portray Becky, the victim’s sister, in an upcoming TVOne crime scene production. This non-speaking role involves being part of intense scenes surrounding a crime and murder storyline. The actor must be comfortable with scripted violence and emotionally charged content.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the victim’s sister in a crime scene setting, reacting to the tragic circumstances of the storyline.
• Follow directions from the production team to convey emotions that reflect the grief and shock of the situation.
• Be comfortable working in scenes involving scripted violence and murder.
• Collaborate with the production crew to ensure the role is portrayed accurately within the context of the crime scene.
• Maintain professionalism on set, following all production guidelines and directions.

Requirements:

• Hispanic female, in her 30s.
• Comfortable with emotionally intense, crime scene-related content involving violence and murder.
• Non-speaking role; ability to convey emotion and react authentically to the given situation.
• Must be local to Knoxville, TN, or able to self-report to the set (no travel, hotel, or stipend provided).

Compensation:

• Paid role: $125 per day (flat rate, no hotel, travel, or stipend included).

Military Dad for Internet Company Commercial

Job Description: We are seeking a Hispanic man aged 31-34 to portray a military dad in an upcoming commercial for an internet company. The role involves a scene where the dad, deployed overseas, is virtually tucking his kids in for bed.

Job Responsibilities:

• Act in a scene portraying a deployed military dad interacting with his kids via video call.
• Follow the director’s instructions to accurately depict the character.
• Collaborate with the production team to ensure a smooth filming process.

Requirements:

• Age: 31-34
• Ethnicity: Hispanic
• Must be a local hire in Nashville, TN (no travel paid).
• Available for an in-person fitting and the specified filming dates.
• Real military veterans are encouraged to apply (please make a note of this in your application).

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $500.00 + $1200.00 buyout
• Fitting/Wardrobe Fee: $75.00
• Talent may work one or both days of filming.