Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Girl Ages 8–10 for Nike Jordan Athletic Campaign

Job Description

A Nike Jordan campaign is seeking girls ages 8–10 for a professional advertising project filming in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The campaign is looking for young talent with fresh energy and a bold, authentic street-style presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a professional Nike Jordan campaign.
• Participate in featured advertising scenes.
• Follow age-appropriate direction from the production team.
• Bring natural, youthful energy to the campaign.
• Participate in multiple production days if booked.

Requirements

• Girls ages 8–10.
• Seeking Black, Asian, Native American, Indian, Indigenous, Middle Eastern, North African, and Latinx talent.
• Open to children of adult models participating in the campaign.
• Must be available to work in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Compensation

• $1,200 plus 20%.
• Travel and accommodation fees covered by production.

Baby Boy for Nike Jordan Athletic Campaign

Job Description

A Nike Jordan campaign is seeking a baby boy for an upcoming athletic brand project filming in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The production is looking for young talent with a unique, youthful look that fits the campaign’s bold Philadelphia street-style aesthetic. Talent may be booked for multiple production days.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a professional Nike Jordan advertising campaign.
• Participate in on-camera scenes as directed by the production team.
• Work alongside other talent during scheduled campaign shoots.
• Be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian throughout production.

Requirements

• Baby boy ages 1–2.
• Seeking Black, Asian, Native American, Indian, Indigenous, Middle Eastern, North African, and Latinx talent.
• Open to children of adult models participating in the campaign.
• Must be available to work in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Compensation

• $1,200 plus 20%.
• Travel and accommodation fees covered by production.

Job Description

A commercial production is casting South Asian actors to portray a husband and wife for an upcoming non-union shoot in the Greater Toronto Area. The production is seeking performers who can create believable chemistry as a couple while delivering dialogue naturally and confidently on camera. Both actors should be fluent in Hindi and English and have strong acting ability, particularly with conversational dialogue. The commercial will film in Brampton or Mississauga, Ontario.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a South Asian husband or wife in a professional commercial.
• Perform scripted dialogue naturally in front of the camera.
• Create convincing chemistry and interactions as a married couple.
• Take direction from the production and creative teams.
• Participate in the required in-person rehearsal.

Requirements

• Wife: South Asian female actor, ages 28–35.
• Husband: South Asian male actor, ages 30–35.
• Must be based in the Greater Toronto Area.
• Must be fluent in both Hindi and English.
• Strong acting ability and natural dialogue delivery required.
• Dance skills are a bonus.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

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 coming-of-age comedy/drama short film is casting a principal performer to play Reese, a woman in her 20s who is navigating a difficult breakup. Reese is stubborn, deeply caring, honest, and sometimes impulsive. She carries shame about how she has handled the breakup and worries that she has relied too heavily on her best friend and roommate, Evan. The role calls for a performer who can balance comedy with emotional vulnerability and portray Reese as messy, relatable, and sincere.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Reese in a principal role.
• Deliver a grounded performance combining comedy and emotional vulnerability.
• Capture Reese’s impulsive personality, heartbreak, and complicated friendship with Evan.
• Build believable chemistry with the other principal performer.
• Follow creative direction throughout production.

Requirements

• Female performer in her 20s.
• East Asian or Southeast Asian.
• Strong comedic and dramatic acting ability.
• Able to portray an emotionally vulnerable, stubborn, and impulsive character naturally.
• Union and non-union performers may apply.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Job Description

An independent short film is casting featured extras for a production filming in Sydney and Stockton Dunes, New South Wales. The story follows an indentured labourer who is unexpectedly tasked with caring for a wealthy expat child, leading to a misunderstanding with serious consequences. The production is seeking South Asian actors to portray labourers working under the Kafala system in Dubai, UAE.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray labourers in featured background scenes.
• Perform naturally within the film’s dramatic setting.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Work comfortably in outdoor sandy or desert locations.

Requirements

• Actors ages 25–35.
• South Asian descent.
• Must be comfortable portraying labourers working under the Kafala system.
• Must be comfortable working in sandy/desert locations.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Catering provided.

Job Description

An international production is casting male and female lead models for a project shooting across California, New York, and Hyderabad, India. The production is seeking White and South Asian talent with strong screen presence, confidence in front of the camera, and the ability to follow creative direction. Professional modeling or acting experience is preferred.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a lead model in an international production.
• Deliver confident and professional on-camera performances.
• Follow creative and production direction throughout filming.
• Collaborate professionally with the production team.
• Travel to required filming locations in the USA or India if selected.

Requirements

• Female Lead: White or South Asian talent, playing age 19–26, height 5’2″–6’0″.
• Male Lead: White or South Asian talent, playing age 23–28, height 5’5″–6’0″.
• Must be based in the USA or India.
• English required; Hindi preferred.
• Professional modeling or acting experience preferred.
• Strong screen presence and confidence in front of the camera.
• Must be available to travel to the USA or India if selected.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Job Description

A Christian music video is casting several performers for a rush production. The team is currently seeking talent for a variety of featured roles, with particular interest in Hispanic male talent who can portray a teenager and Indian or South Asian male talent in their 20s–30s. Selected performers will participate in a short evening music video shoot and should be comfortable working on camera and following production direction.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in a Christian music video.
• Portray the assigned character or featured role.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Remain professional and prepared throughout filming.

Requirements

• Asian woman, 30s–40s.
• Senior White woman, age 55+.
• Hispanic male, 18–22, or able to convincingly portray a teenager.
• Indian young woman, early 20s.
• Indian or South Asian male, 20s–30s.
• Must be available for the required production schedule.

Compensation

• $50.
• Payment provided at wrap.

Job Description

Jesse Griffiths Casting is seeking a teen performer with strong basketball ability for the lead role of Fawad Choudhry in Regent Boy, a non-union feature film based on Humayun Khan’s novel Wrong Side of the Court. The production will film in the Greater Toronto Area. Fawad is a 15–16-year-old Pakistani or North Indian (Punjabi) boy living with his mother and sister in Regent Park. He is a gifted basketball player navigating family tensions, friendships, and personal growth while finding his confidence and voice on the court.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the lead character, Fawad Choudhry.
• Perform basketball sequences confidently on camera.
• Deliver dramatic and character-driven scenes.
• Collaborate professionally with the director, cast, and production team.
• Participate in self-tape auditions and additional casting stages as required.

Requirements

• Boy, playing age 15–16.
• Pakistani or North Indian (Punjabi).
• Must have strong basketball skills.
• Must be capable of carrying a lead role in a feature film.

Compensation

$300/day, with approximately 25 shoot days anticipated.

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