Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Actors for Family Insurance Commercial (Multiple Roles)

Job Description: We are casting several roles for a family insurance commercial shooting in Miami. This project offers SAG scale pay with a Print/Stills buyout of $2K. No travel expenses will be covered. We are looking for diverse talent to portray various family members. Real families are encouraged to submit together if they match the requirements.

Roles:

1. Baby
   • African American, aged between 6 months and 1 year.
2. Dad
   • African American man, aged 30-40.
   • Real dad and baby pair encouraged to submit (if both fit specs).
3. Groom
   • Caucasian or able to pass as Caucasian, aged 30-40.
   • Must be modern, cool, attractive, likable, with no visible tattoos.
4. Bride
   • Caucasian or able to pass as Caucasian, aged 30-40.
5. Mom
   • Hispanic or able to pass as Hispanic, aged 30-40.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform as family members in the commercial, following the direction of the production team.
• Participate in both the video shoot and any still photography required.
• Maintain professionalism and collaborate effectively with cast and crew.

Requirements:

• Must be available for filming in Miami (no travel expenses paid).
• Baby must be between 6 months and 1 year old.
• Adults must be aged 30-40 and fit the ethnic specifications for their roles.
• No visible tattoos for the Groom role.
• Real family submissions are encouraged if multiple members meet the role specifications.

Compensation:

• Rate: SAG Scale Pay.
• Buyout: $2,000 for Print/Stills usage.

Basketball Players for Commercial Shoot

Job Description: We are casting basketball players aged 20-40 of any gender and ethnicity for an upcoming commercial shoot in Los Angeles. We are particularly seeking individuals with strong basketball skills, including footwork, dribbling, and the ability to perform slam dunks. This is a non-speaking role, and we encourage individuals who actively play basketball to apply.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform basketball-related activities, focusing on dribbling, footwork, and potentially slam dunks, during the shoot.
• Collaborate with the production team to capture high-energy, dynamic basketball scenes.
• Remain professional and follow the direction of the production team during the shoot.

Requirements:

• Must be aged 20-40, of any gender and ethnicity.
• Must have strong basketball skills and actively play.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the US.
• Submission of video footage showing your basketball skills (especially footwork, dribbling, and dunks) is highly encouraged.

Compensation:

• Rate: $750 for a 10-hour day of work.
• Buyout (Optional): $1,500 for one year, or $750 for four weeks of usage.

Talent for American Football Spot for Major Sports Retailer

Job Description: We are casting for a commercial project promoting a major sports retailer focused on American football. This non-union commercial will run across various platforms, including TV, VOD, digital, cinema, and more. We are looking for dynamic talent to feature in the commercial, with the theme centered around “The Drill.” Auditions will be conducted through self-tapes and virtual sessions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray roles related to American football for a major sports retailer commercial.
• Follow direction from the production team to ensure accurate representation of the brand’s message.
• Participate in filming across various mediums, including digital, broadcast, and cinema.
• Be available for required self-tape submissions and virtual auditions.

Requirements:

• Non-union talent only.
• Must disclose any conflicts with other athletic brands or sportswear companies worked with in the last two years.
• Must be comfortable with portraying an active, sports-related role.

Compensation:

• Usage/Run: 12 months from the launch date across all platforms (TV, VOD, digital, cinema, events, press, social media, mobile, e-commerce, etc.), including internal and archival use in perpetuity.

Pontius Photo Double for “The Righteous Gemstones”

Job Description: We are casting for a photo double for the character Pontius in the Columbia, SC area for the hit series The Righteous Gemstones. The actor must closely match the physical appearance of the cast member, including hair color, height, and size. This role requires working as a local hire, with no travel expenses covered.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as the photo double for the character Pontius, ensuring you match the physical appearance, including hair, height, and build.
• Follow direction from the production team to ensure scenes are accurately portrayed.
• Remain available for filming during the specified dates, with flexibility due to weather changes.

Requirements:

• Caucasian male.
• Short brown/black hair (no wig will be provided).
• Height: 5’9″, Weight: 145 lbs.
• Shirt size: Medium (15.5).
• Waist: 30.
• Shoe size: 10.5 – 11.
• Must be based in or willing to work as a local hire in Columbia, SC.
• Please disclose any tattoos, as the attire may require visibility.

Compensation:

• Rate: $160 for 10 hours (guaranteed), with time and a half paid for any hours worked over 10.

Male Actor for “Officer Ransom” Role

Job Description: We are casting for the role of Officer Ransom in an upcoming Oxygen network production. We are looking for a Black male, aged 30-40, who is bald with a beard. The actor must closely resemble a younger version of the attached reference photo (from an event in December 2000). The role involves handling a prop gun, and the actor should be comfortable with this requirement. This is a non-scripted audio production.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Officer Ransom in scenes requiring physical presence and handling a prop gun.
• Follow directions from the production team to ensure the character is portrayed accurately.
• Maintain professionalism on set and contribute to a smooth filming experience.

Requirements:

• Black male, aged 30-40, bald with a beard.
• Must closely resemble the younger version of the reference photo.
• Comfortable handling a prop gun.
• Must be available for filming in Knoxville, TN (no hotel, travel, or stipend provided).
• Able to follow direction and perform in non-scripted audio scenes.

Compensation:

• Rate: $125/day (flat rate, no hotel, travel, or stipend provided).

Female Handmaid Background Role – Civil War Era Feature Film

Job Description: We are casting for a non-union female background actor to portray a handmaid in an upcoming PG-13 feature film about the life of Civil War General Van Dorn. The film is being produced by Film Read LLC and will be shot in Columbia, TN. This is a great opportunity for someone with a passion for historical films who can commit to a long shoot day.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a handmaid in background scenes set in the Civil War era.
• Remain on set for up to 12+ hours, working under direction from the production team.
• Ensure professionalism and maintain the look and feel of the Civil War era.

Requirements:

• Female, aged 20-30.
• Must be available to work in Columbia, TN, as a local hire (no travel or accommodation provided).
• Comfortable with long work hours (up to 12+ hours).
• Ability to follow direction and remain professional throughout the shoot.

Compensation:

• Rate: $100 for 8 hours of work (8-hour guarantee, with time and a half after 8 hours).

Dancer Needed for Documentary Series (Modern/Fluid/Ballet)

Job Description: We are casting a female dancer for a documentary series shooting in Chicago. The dancer must have experience in modern, fluid, and ballet styles. The role requires a performer with a strong, graceful, and emotive presence to participate in three days of filming. This is an opportunity to showcase your talent in a professionally produced documentary series.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform modern, fluid, and ballet dance styles in various scenes for the documentary series.
• Collaborate with the production team to capture the essence of the choreography and storytelling.
• Be available for three full days of filming and follow direction to ensure a smooth production process.

Requirements:

• Female, aged 18-35.
• Must be of Black or mixed ethnicity.
• Must be based in Chicago, IL.
• Professional experience in modern, fluid, and ballet dance styles.
• Comfortable performing in front of a camera and following choreographic direction.

Compensation:

• Rate: $400/day for 3 days of work.

Background Actors for High School Student Role (SAG Only)

Job Description: Casting for a feature film is seeking male and female actors, aged 18 and over, to portray high school students in background roles. The selected individuals must have a youthful appearance and be able to convincingly portray high school students in various scenes. This is a great opportunity for SAG actors to participate in a major production filming in Los Angeles, CA.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a high school student in various background scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team to ensure a realistic and engaging background performance.
• Maintain professionalism and punctuality on set.

Requirements:

• Male and female actors, aged 18+.
• Height: 4’11” to 5’5″ to ensure a youthful appearance.
• Must be a SAG-AFTRA member.
• Able to work on location in Los Angeles, CA.

Compensation:

• Rate: SAG $216 for 8 hours.

Female Actor for “Jennifer, Accused” Role

Job Description: Casting a white female actor aged 20-30 for the role of Jennifer, Accused in an upcoming Oxygen network production. The character has shoulder-length brown hair and is involved in scenes with scripted violence and murder content. The actor must closely resemble the attached reference photo and should be comfortable with intense, non-scripted audio scenes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the character of Jennifer, Accused, in scenes involving scripted violence and murder content.
• Follow the direction of the production team to maintain the authenticity and intensity of the scenes.
• Collaborate with other cast members and the crew to ensure smooth filming.
• Maintain professionalism and focus during sensitive and intense scenes.

Requirements:

• White female, aged 20-30.
• Shoulder-length brown hair and must closely resemble the attached reference photo.
• Comfortable with scripted violence and murder content.
• Must be available for filming in Knoxville, TN (hotel provided).
• Able to follow direction and perform in non-scripted audio scenes.

Compensation:

• Rate: $150/day + hotel accommodations provided.

Male Actor for “Corey, Accused” Role

Job Description: We are casting a Black male actor aged 20-30 to portray Corey, Accused in an upcoming Oxygen network production. The role involves appearing shirtless and engaging in scenes with scripted violence and murder content. The actor must closely resemble the reference photo and have short black hair. This is a key role requiring emotional depth and a compelling on-screen presence.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Corey, Accused, a character involved in intense, scripted scenes featuring violent and murder-related content.
• Appear shirtless during certain scenes, following direction from the production team.
• Work professionally with the cast and crew, ensuring an authentic and compelling portrayal of the character.
• Maintain professionalism on set during sensitive and intense scenes.

Requirements:

• Black male, aged 20-30.
• Must have short black hair and closely resemble the attached reference photo.
• Comfortable with scripted violence and murder content.
• Must be available for filming in Knoxville, TN (hotel provided).
• Able to follow direction and perform in scripted scenes.

Compensation:

• Rate: $150/day + hotel accommodations provided.