Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

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

Job Description

A paid New York Fashion Week opportunity is seeking South Asian models ages 18+ for a runway show and modeling campaign taking place in New York City. Casting is seeking three men and three women, with all sizes welcome. Selected models will participate in one runway show, one modeling campaign, and an additional fitting day.

Job Responsibilities

• Model in one runway show during New York Fashion Week.
• Participate in a professional modeling campaign.
• Attend one additional day for fittings.
• Follow direction from the fashion, production, and creative teams.
• Maintain professional conduct throughout fittings, campaign work, and the runway show.

Requirements

• South Asian models.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Casting 3 men and 3 women.
• All sizes are welcome.
• Runway or modeling experience is preferred.

Compensation

Paid opportunity.

Job Description

Vitamin Enriched, a New York-based real people casting company, is seeking South Asian, Latin, or biracial babies for an upcoming HBO series filming in the New York tri-state area. Selected babies will portray a baby/toddler character of Indian descent in the series. Babies must be approximately 6 months old at the time of filming in September. This is a paid casting opportunity for families interested in having their baby appear in a television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a baby/toddler character in an upcoming HBO series.
• Participate in filming as scheduled by the production team.
• Parents or guardians must accompany the child as required.
• Follow production and on-set requirements for child performers.

Requirements

• Seeking South Asian, Latin, or biracial babies.
• Must be approximately 6 months old at the time of filming.
• Baby will portray a child of Indian descent.
• Parent or legal guardian must handle the submission and participation process.

Submission Link

https://4lmv9a3vacc.typeform.com/to/pzDWuvkQ?typeform-source=vitaminenrichedfilms.com

Compensation

Paid. Exact rate not specified.

Job Description

A promotional film production is casting an Indian female host/talent for a live event taking place in New York City on August 20. The selected talent will participate in a full-day event and should be confident conducting interviews, engaging with attendees, and asking questions on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera for a promotional film at a live event.
• Conduct interviews with event attendees.
• Ask questions confidently and engage naturally with guests.
• Represent the production professionally throughout the event.

Requirements

• Indian female talent.
• Ages 25–35.
• Young, model-type appearance.
• Comfortable conducting interviews and asking questions.
• Confident and engaging on camera.

Compensation

$500 for the full day.

Job Description

“The Frontrunner,” an animated short film directed by Oshi Wanigasekera, is casting two South Asian lead voice-over actors for a paid, non-union production. The film follows an imaginative young girl caught in the middle of her divorced parents’ custody battle. When her dance recital brings their ongoing conflict to a head, the story explores the lasting effects of parental conflict on a child’s identity and self-worth. Voice-over recording will take place in Toronto during September 2026. Natural and authentic South Asian accents based on the actor’s ethnicity are encouraged.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a lead voice-over role for the animated short film.
• Deliver an authentic and emotionally grounded character performance.
• Participate in an in-person recording session in Toronto.
• Collaborate with the director and production team during recording.

Requirements

• Seeking 2 South Asian lead actors.
• Mother: South Asian female, approximately 40–55.
• Father: South Asian male, approximately 40–55.
• Natural and authentic South Asian accents are encouraged.
• Non-union production.

Compensation

Paid.