Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Ben – ASL Experience Preferred

Job Description
Seeking a white male actor to portray Ben, an 18–early 20s student who attends a well-known college for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. This role includes being found deceased in a dorm room scene and requires comfort with staged stillness on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a true crime recreation role in dorm-room scenes

• Follow direction for staged stillness and positioning on set

• Communicate on camera using ASL (as required by production)

• Maintain a professional attitude during sensitive story content

Requirements

• White male, 18+ (late teens to early 20s look)

• Full build preferred

• Short, military-style haircut

• ASL experience preferred (include experience in submission)

• Must be comfortable lying on the ground under blankets for the scene

• Comfortable with scripted violence/sensitive content

Compensation

• $200/day

• Some travel included

Eric (Victim) – ASL Fluent Role

Job Description
Seeking a white male actor to portray Eric, an 18–early 20s college-aged student. Eric is a deaf gay man with cerebral palsy. This role requires fluency in ASL and includes scripted violence where the character is shoved.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a true crime recreation victim role on camera

• Communicate fully in ASL for all on-camera conversations

• Follow direction for scripted dramatic action, including physical staging

• Maintain professionalism in emotionally sensitive reenactment scenes

Requirements

• White male, late teens to early 20s (18+)

• Short build/short height preferred

• Fluent in ASL

• Comfortable portraying a deaf character with cerebral palsy

• Comfortable with scripted violence (shoving)

Compensation

• $200/day

• Some travel included

First Nations Male Talent for TV Commercial

Job Description
A paid TV commercial focused on retirement planning is seeking a Sydney-based First Nations man for a featured on-camera role. This is a non-speaking opportunity, but talent must be confident on camera and able to convey natural emotion and presence. No previous acting experience is required, though any experience is welcomed.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in a TV commercial as a featured character

• Follow direction from the director and production team on set

• Deliver natural, confident performance without dialogue

• Maintain professionalism and continuity across takes

Requirements

• First Nations male talent, ages 50–65

• Must be Sydney-based (or able to work locally in Sydney)

• No speaking required, but must be confident on camera

• No previous acting experience required (experience is a plus)

Compensation

• Paid role up to $7,000 (for the selected talent)

Film Extras for Coming-of-Age Drama

Job Description
A coming-of-age drama film is seeking background actors to appear as extras in an intimate lounge scene. This is a great opportunity for performers who want on-set experience and can bring a natural, nightlife energy to a moody, story-driven environment. Talent will be asked to wear elevated casual evening attire suitable for dinner or a night out.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray lounge patrons in a background role for a film scene

• Follow direction from the director and production team during filming

• Maintain continuity across takes with consistent reactions and movement

• Arrive camera-ready in elevated casual evening wear

Requirements

• Must be able to work in Brooklyn, New York

• Comfortable appearing in a lounge setting with prop alcohol and prop weed on set (no actual consumption)

• Wardrobe: elevated casual evening wear (what you’d wear to dinner or a night out)

• Reliable, punctual, and able to stay for the full filming call time

Compensation

• Unpaid background role (no rate listed)

• Food and refreshments provided on set

Black Male Stand-In for TV Series

Job Description
A television production is seeking a Black male stand-in to match an on-camera actor for lighting and camera setup. This role is ideal for talent who can stay focused during technical work, maintain consistency, and commit to a long set day. Production needs someone with a similar complexion and hair color to the referenced actor.

Job Responsibilities

• Stand in for principal talent during lighting, blocking, and camera rehearsals

• Follow direction from the assistant directors, camera, and lighting teams

• Maintain consistency with marks and positioning across takes

• Remain on set and available for a 12+ hour workday

Requirements

• Black male talent

• Height range: 5’11″–6’1″

• Must have similar complexion and hair color to the referenced actor

• Must be a Franklin, TN area local hire

• Must be able to commit to 12+ hours and be flexible with call time (released afternoon prior)

Compensation

• $189 for 12 hours (12-hour guarantee)

• Overtime after 12 hours (time-and-a-half)

Professional Banker Commercial Role

Job Description
A commercial project is seeking a male performer to portray a calm, trustworthy banker assisting in a problem-solving scenario. This role emphasizes subtle performance, confidence, and sincerity, with light physical comedy handled in a grounded, realistic way.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a professional banker in scripted scenes

• Deliver subtle, confident on-camera performance

• Perform light physical action naturally

• Follow direction while maintaining realism and composure

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 35–55

• Caucasian preferred

• Professional, polished appearance

• Comfortable wearing business attire

Compensation

• $1,000 per shoot day

• $600 usage (1-year, all media)

• Additional stills usage compensation applies

Mechanic Commercial Role

Job Description
A commercial production is looking for a male performer to portray a hands-on mechanic. This role calls for a natural, grounded presence with a confident, no-frills energy. Ideal talent should feel authentic in a working environment rather than polished or model-like.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a mechanic in a realistic work setting

• Deliver conversational, grounded on-camera performance

• Perform light mechanical actions naturally

• Follow direction while maintaining authenticity

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 25–30

• Open ethnicity

• Hands-on, competent, blue-collar energy

• Comfortable wearing mechanic workwear or jumpsuit

Compensation

• $1,000 per shoot day

• $600 usage (1-year, all media)

• Additional stills usage compensation applies

Banker Commercial Role (Kitchen Scene)

Job Description
A commercial project is casting a male performer to portray a professional banker interacting in a kitchen setting. This role requires an approachable, upbeat presence with the ability to take direction and perform subtle, character-driven moments on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a professional banker in scripted commercial scenes

• Perform light kitchen interaction with natural, conversational delivery

• Take direction and adapt performance quickly

• Maintain a polished, professional on-camera presence

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 30–55

• Person of color preferred

• Professional, approachable appearance

• Comfortable performing light physical action in a kitchen setting

Compensation

• $1,000 per shoot day

• $600 usage (1-year, all media)

• Additional stills usage compensation applies

Veteran Lead Role for Digital Campaign

Job Description
A digital video campaign is casting a confident male lead to portray a veteran or current active military service member. This role features direct-to-camera delivery and requires a grounded, authentic presence that feels natural and believable. Videos will be used for website and social media content.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a veteran or active service member in scripted digital video scenes

• Deliver lines directly to camera with a confident, natural tone

• Follow direction from the production team for performance and pacing

• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 20s–40s

• Must convincingly portray a veteran or current active military service member

• Caucasian per role specs

• Comfortable delivering lines directly to camera

• Confident, grounded, and approachable on screen

Compensation

• $1,000 per shoot day (speaking role, plus agency fee)

• Digital usage for client website and social media

Executive Chef Commercial Role

Job Description
A commercial production is seeking a confident female performer to portray an executive chef and restaurant owner. This role calls for a grounded, authentic presence with real-world leadership energy and natural delivery. Ideal for talent who can embody authority, warmth, and composure in a professional kitchen environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an executive chef and owner in scripted commercial scenes

• Deliver natural, confident on-camera performance with subtle humor

• Perform light kitchen actions such as plating and simple choreography

• Follow direction while maintaining a calm, authoritative presence

Requirements

• Female talent, ages 30–50

• Open ethnicity

• Real chef or strong culinary background preferred

• Confident, capable, and trustworthy demeanor

• Comfortable wearing chef coat or elevated kitchen attire

Compensation

• $1,000 per shoot day

• $600 usage (1-year, all media)

• Additional stills usage compensation applies