Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

South Asian Male Teen Actors

Job Description
A professional television production is seeking South Asian male teen actors for upcoming on-screen roles. This opportunity is open to union performers and is ideal for young talent interested in gaining experience on a scripted production set. The project is casting teens who can bring authenticity, confidence, and natural presence to the screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a featured or background teen character in a scripted production

• Take direction from the director and production team

• Maintain focus, professionalism, and energy on set

• Participate in multiple takes as needed

Requirements

• South Asian male teens

• Ages 12–19

• Open to ACTRA and AABP union talent

• Comfortable working on a professional film or television set

• Reliable and available for production needs

Compensation

• Paid acting role

• Union rates apply where applicable

• Valuable on-set experience for young performers

High School Student Background Actors

Job Description
A production is casting background actors to portray high school students in a fun outdoor scene. This is a paid, non-speaking extra opportunity for teen talent across multiple ethnicities who can bring a natural student look and follow simple on-set direction.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a high school student in an outdoor background scene

• Follow direction for movement, timing, and continuity

• Maintain a believable student look and on-camera presence

• Remain professional and camera-ready throughout filming

Requirements

• Ages 16–21

• Male students needed

• African American, Asian, Latino, Caucasian, and Indian talent encouraged to apply

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

• Comfortable working as a non-speaking background actor outdoors

Compensation

• Paid non-speaking background role

Casting Call: Boy of Indian Origin for International Feature Film

Job Description
An international English-language feature film is seeking a young boy of Indian origin for a leading role. This is an exciting opportunity for fresh talent to be part of a major film production. The role requires strong personality and performance skills, with a fun and engaging monologue audition.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a provided monologue showcasing personality and acting skills
• Shoot an introduction video in English, stating name, age, city, and favorite activity
• Follow audition guidelines, including video framing and script delivery
• Submit clear photographs and valid contact information

Requirements

• Boys aged 8-11 years who are of Indian origin (at least one Indian parent)
• Open to applicants from anywhere in the world
• Must provide a close-up and full-length photo
• Should mention if they have a valid passport
• Comfortable performing a short monologue and singing two lines from a favorite song

Compensation

• Competitive industry rates for selected talent