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Music Video Background Performers

Job Description
An emerging jazz artist is casting background performers for an upcoming music video production in New York City. The creative team is seeking energetic and expressive talent with strong movement skills and vibrant personalities to help bring the visual concept to life in a dynamic, performance-driven shoot.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a background performer in a music video
• Follow choreography and on-set direction from the production team
• Contribute energetic movement and performance during filming
• Collaborate professionally with cast and crew
• Participate in scheduled shoot dates and production activities

Requirements

• Open to all genders, ages 18 and older
• Ethnically ambiguous talent encouraged to apply
• Comfortable performing on camera
• Dance or movement experience preferred
• Positive attitude and strong professionalism on set
• Must be available for filming in New York City

Compensation

• Copy, credit, and meals provided
• Opportunity to appear in a professional music video
• Gain experience working with a creative production team
• Networking opportunities within the entertainment industry

Background Extras for Ross Commercial

Job Description
A new Ross commercial is now casting non-union background extras for an upcoming production filming in Louisville, Kentucky. Casting directors are seeking energetic kids and a grandmother-type female performer for featured background roles in a fun, family-oriented commercial shoot.

This opportunity is ideal for local talent interested in commercial work and professional on-camera experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent in a retail commercial production
• Participate in active lifestyle scenes, including play and sports-related activities
• Follow direction from the production and casting teams
• Maintain professionalism during filming
• Participate in scheduled shoot dates as assigned

Requirements

• Seeking the following roles:
  • Kids ages 8–10, male or female, all ethnicities
  • Grandmother role, female ages 50s–60s, all ethnicities
• Kids must be comfortable with active movement such as running, jumping, and playing sports
• Grandmother role requires groomed hands and nails
• Must work local to Louisville, Kentucky
• Non-union talent only

Compensation

• $300 for 10 hours

Background Extras for TV Series “Abilene”

Job Description
A hit television pilot is now casting background actors and extras for six upcoming episodes filming in the Rochester, New York area. Producers are seeking SAG and non-union talent of all genders for a variety of fun and energetic scenes, including diners, concerts, church gatherings, festivals, and store settings.

This opportunity is ideal for aspiring actors and local talent looking to gain on-set television experience in a professional production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as background talent in television scenes
• Follow direction from the casting and production teams
• Participate in crowd, community, and event-style scenes
• Maintain professionalism and punctuality during filming
• Be available for full production days as scheduling may change

Requirements

• Open to SAG and non-union talent
• All genders welcome
• Ages 10–100 accepted for submissions
• No acting experience required
• Must work local to the Rochester, New York area
• Must have flexible all-day availability for filming dates
• Comfortable participating in various crowd and public setting scenes

Compensation

• Featured SAG extra roles pay SAG rate of $224/day
• Additional background roles may be unpaid

Senior Extras for League Soccer Commercial

Job Description
A major non-union league soccer commercial is now casting featured senior background extras for an upcoming shoot in Chicago. Casting directors are seeking enthusiastic men and women ages 65 and older to appear in non-speaking featured roles for a professional commercial production.

This opportunity is ideal for outgoing senior talent interested in commercial work and short filming days with strong pay rates.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a featured extra in a soccer commercial
• Participate in non-speaking commercial scenes
• Follow direction from the production team during filming
• Maintain professionalism and punctuality on set
• Provide natural and engaging on-camera presence

Requirements

• Men and women ages 65+
• Open to all ethnicities
• Comfortable appearing on camera in non-speaking roles
• Must work local to Chicago
• Must submit current face and body photos
• Photos should accurately reflect current hair and facial hair
• Include current height and contact information with submission
• No sunglasses or other people in submission photos

Compensation

• $1,000 for approximately 4–5 hours of work
• Featured extra commercial opportunity

Background Extras for Cleveland Documentary

Job Description
A documentary production is now casting background extras for a two-day shoot filming in the Cleveland, Ohio area. Casting directors are seeking local talent interested in appearing in documentary-style scenes for a professional production.

This opportunity is ideal for aspiring background actors and local performers looking to gain on-set experience in a documentary project.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a background extra in documentary scenes
• Follow direction from the production and casting teams
• Maintain professionalism during filming
• Be available for assigned production scheduling
• Participate in natural, realistic background performances

Requirements

• Must work local to the Cleveland, Ohio area
• Comfortable working as background talent on camera
• Reliable and professional applicants encouraged to apply
• Must be available for one scheduled filming day
• Flexible availability preferred during the production window

Compensation

• $50 flat rate
• Approximately 2–4 hours of work

Featured Background Talent for “Thirstygirl” Project

Job Description
A non-union production titled “Thirstygirl” is now casting featured background talent for filming in the Nashville, Tennessee area. Casting directors are seeking attractive blue-collar type men for featured roles portraying diner cooks, factory workers, and truck drivers.

These roles will be picture-picked by the director, making this a great opportunity for talent looking for featured background exposure in a professional production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray blue-collar background characters in featured scenes
• Follow direction from the director and production team
• Maintain professionalism and continuity during filming
• Be available for extended filming hours if needed
• Participate in realistic workplace-style scenes on camera

Requirements

• Male talent ages 40–60
• Attractive blue-collar appearance preferred
• Seeking:
  • Diner cooks
  • Factory workers
  • Truck drivers
• Must work local to the Nashville, Tennessee area
• Must have full-day availability regardless of call time
• Comfortable committing to potential 12+ hour production days

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours guaranteed
• Additional overtime paid after 8 hours

Background Actor – Mobster Man With Oxygen Tank

Job Description
A television production is now casting a background actor to portray an older mobster character with an oxygen tank for an upcoming evening shoot in Downtown Los Angeles. Casting directors are seeking reliable talent for a gritty character-driven background role in a professional production environment.

This opportunity is ideal for performers comfortable portraying dramatic character types in nighttime filming scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an older mobster character in background scenes
• Work during an evening into night shoot schedule
• Follow direction from the production and casting teams
• Maintain professionalism and continuity on set
• Participate in background action and atmosphere scenes

Requirements

• Seeking an older male mobster-type character with an oxygen tank
• Open to all ethnicities
• Must be fully available for the scheduled shoot
• Comfortable working evening and nighttime filming hours
• Must work local to Downtown Los Angeles
• SAG and non-union performers accepted

Compensation

• SAG rate: $224 for 8 hours
• Non-union rate: $144 for 8 hours

Delivery Driver for Paid Commercial Shoot

Job Description
A paid commercial production is urgently casting a delivery driver role for an upcoming shoot in North London. Casting directors are seeking friendly, natural performers who can confidently portray an approachable delivery driver on camera.

This opportunity is ideal for talent with strong personality, natural acting ability, and comfort performing in casual commercial-style scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a friendly delivery driver in a commercial production
• Perform natural and relatable on-camera interactions
• Submit a self-tape role-play performance for casting consideration
• Follow creative direction during filming
• Maintain professionalism and punctuality on set

Requirements

• Comfortable performing in a natural delivery driver role
• Must submit a one-minute self-tape audition
• Strong personality and friendly energy preferred
• Must be available for filming in North London
• Reliable and professional applicants encouraged to apply

Compensation

• £250 paid opportunity
• Shoot scheduled for a morning or afternoon session
• Professional commercial production experience

Dancers and Extras for “LOW” Music Video

Job Description
A high-energy music video production is now casting dancers and extras for an upcoming project titled “LOW” filming in Brooklyn, New York. Inspired by the dynamic visuals and choreography style of the “Step Up” film franchise, this production is seeking talented performers ready to bring powerful movement and cinematic energy to the screen.

Casting directors are looking for skilled male and female dancers, along with energetic extras, for a warehouse-style music video featuring performance-driven choreography and visually intense scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in choreographed dance sequences for a music video
• Participate in high-energy performance scenes
• Follow creative direction from the choreographer and production team
• Bring strong stage presence and expressive movement to filming
• Work collaboratively with dancers and extras during production

Requirements

• Seeking 3 male dancers
• Seeking 2 female dancers
• Seeking up to 5 extras
• Dance experience preferred for dancer roles
• Comfortable performing in energetic, cinematic scenes
• Must be available for filming in Brooklyn, New York
• Submit dance clips for consideration

Compensation

• Gain exposure in a professionally produced music video
• Opportunity to work on a choreography-focused production