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Real Families with Kids for Disney Dance Party & Character Event

Job Description

A family-focused live entertainment production is seeking real families with children ages 4–8 to work as background extras in Orlando, Florida. Casting directors are looking for energetic families who can help create a fun and authentic atmosphere for a Disney-themed dance party and character experience. Parents and children will appear together on camera, making this a great opportunity for families interested in participating in a professional production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background extras in a family entertainment production
• Participate in scenes alongside your family members
• Follow direction from the production team on set
• Help create a lively and engaging atmosphere
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Real families with children ages 4–8
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Orlando, Florida
• At least one parent must participate with their child
• Families with two parents participating are encouraged to apply
• Available for one assigned call time
• Comfortable appearing together on camera
• Positive attitude and ability to follow production instructions

Compensation

• $150 for up to 6 hours of work
• Paid background extra opportunity
• Family-friendly production experience
• Opportunity to work together as a family on a professional set

Background Talent to Portray Younger

Job Description

A production filming in New Jersey is seeking SAG-AFTRA and non-union background actors ages 18 and older who can convincingly portray younger individuals. This is a great opportunity for aspiring and experienced performers to gain on-set experience while working on a professional production. Transportation from Manhattan may be available if needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray younger characters as background talent in production scenes
• Follow direction from the assistant directors and production team
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming
• Arrive camera-ready and prepared for scheduled shoot dates
• Participate in various background scenes as needed

Requirements

• Ages 18 and older
• Must be able to convincingly portray a younger age range
• Open to both SAG-AFTRA and non-union performers
• Available to work in New Jersey
• Reliable, professional, and comfortable working on set
• Transportation from Manhattan may be available if needed

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA rate: $224 for 8 hours
• Non-union rate: $187 for 10 hours
• Overtime paid when applicable
• Professional on-set experience
• Opportunity for future background work opportunities

Featured Family Members for Music Video

Job Description

A major artist music video is casting featured extras to portray family members in a fun and energetic cookout scene. Talent will participate in activities such as line dancing, playing games, eating, and enjoying a family gathering atmosphere. Casting is open to individuals of all shapes and sizes who can help bring authentic family dynamics to life on screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray family members in a music video production
• Participate in cookout and family gathering scenes
• Engage in activities such as line dancing, socializing, and outdoor games
• Follow direction from the production team while maintaining natural performances
• Help create a lively and authentic family environment on camera

Requirements

• Ages 18–70
• Open to all ethnicities, body types, and backgrounds
• Comfortable appearing on camera in a music video production
• Able to portray a believable family member in group scenes
• Available to film in the Atlanta, Georgia area

Compensation

• Gas stipend provided
• Featured extra role in a major artist music video
• Short filming commitment of only a few hours
• Opportunity to gain music video production experience

Infants and Toddlers for Paid Commercial Shoot

Job Description

A commercial production in the Boston area is casting infants and toddlers for a paid on-camera opportunity. Producers are seeking children who fit within specific clothing size ranges and are comfortable participating in a short professional shoot. This is a great opportunity for families interested in commercial modeling and advertising projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a professional commercial photo or video shoot
• Follow simple on-set direction with assistance from a parent or guardian
• Attend the scheduled shoot in the Boston area
• Engage naturally on camera during filming

Requirements

• Infants ages 9–12 months who fit into 9–12 month clothing
• Toddlers ages 12–18 months who fit into 12–18 month clothing
• Must be available to film in the Boston area
• Comfortable being filmed in a professional production environment
• Parent or legal guardian must accompany the child

Compensation

• $500 for a 2-hour shoot
• Professional commercial production experience
• Short filming commitment

Baby Casting Call for Paid Medical Commercial

Job Description

A paid commercial production is now casting babies who appear to be between 2 and 4 months old for an upcoming medical advertising project. Filming will take place in the Montgomery, New York area, and selected babies will participate in a short on-camera shoot. This opportunity offers competitive pay, overnight accommodations when needed, and a family-friendly production environment with all applicable child labor laws strictly followed.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a commercial photo or video production
• Attend the scheduled filming session in the Montgomery, New York area
• Follow simple on-set direction with the assistance of a parent or guardian
• Complete approximately two hours of production time as needed

Requirements

• Babies who appear to be 2 to 4 months old
• Must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
• Must be available for filming in the Montgomery, New York area
• Comfortable participating in a professional commercial production

Compensation

• Paid $224 for an 8-hour SAG-AFTRA background rate
• Overnight accommodations provided when necessary
• Production will comply with all child labor regulations
• Babies will only be needed for approximately 2 hours

Medical Examiner’s Office Workers

Job Description

A television production is seeking male background actors to portray workers at a medical examiner’s office for a non-union project filming in the Nashville, Tennessee area. Set in 1999, this opportunity is ideal for performers who can help create an authentic workplace environment while contributing to a professionally produced television series.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a medical examiner’s office worker in background scenes
• Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors
• Maintain continuity throughout filming
• Participate in multiple takes as needed
• Help create a realistic workplace atmosphere on screen
• Remain available for the full filming commitment

Requirements

• Male talent only
• Ages 25–65
• Must be a local hire in the Nashville, Tennessee area
• Must be available for a full filming day of up to 12 hours
• Professional attitude and reliability required
• Comfortable working in a production environment
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Able to provide acceptable employment verification documentation

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours guaranteed
• Overtime paid at time-and-a-half after 8 hours
• Non-union background acting opportunity
• Professional television production experience

1940s Town Residents for Horror Film

Job Description

A horror film is seeking background actors to portray authentic 1940s town residents in scenes filming throughout Central and Capital Region New York. Casting directors are looking for individuals of all backgrounds who can help bring a period setting to life. This is a paid background acting opportunity for performers interested in working on a feature film production and portraying characters from the 1940s era.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a 1940s town resident in background scenes
• Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors
• Maintain period-appropriate appearance and continuity
• Participate in multiple takes as needed
• Help create an authentic historical atmosphere on screen

Requirements

• Open to all genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds
• Comfortable working around theatrical smoke
• No wool allergies
• Willing to have a period-appropriate haircut if required
• Able to portray characters from the 1940s era
• Reliable and professional on set
• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Central and Capital Region areas of New York

Compensation

• $187 for up to 10 hours
• Paid background acting opportunity
• Work on a feature horror film production
• Potential for multiple filming days during production

Teen Restaurant Customer

Job Description

A pizza restaurant commercial project filming in Richmond, Virginia is seeking a teenage actor for a featured role. Casting directors are looking for a Caucasian teen with light hair and light-colored eyes to appear in promotional content for a restaurant brand. This is a non-union opportunity offering competitive compensation for a half-day shoot.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a restaurant customer in commercial scenes
• Follow direction from the production team during filming
• Participate in multiple takes as needed
• Help create an authentic and engaging restaurant environment
• Maintain professionalism on set throughout the production

Requirements

• Caucasian male or female
• Ages 16–20
• Light hair preferred
• Light-colored eyes preferred
• Comfortable appearing on camera
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Richmond, Virginia
• Non-union talent only

Compensation

• $400 session fee
• Includes usage rights compensation
• Half-day shoot commitment
• Professional commercial production experience

Police Officer for Indie Drama

Job Description

An upcoming non-union independent drama filming in the Chicagoland and Elgin, Illinois area is seeking background actors to portray Police Officers in a pivotal nighttime scene. Casting directors are looking for dependable performers who can help bring realism to an important sequence in the film. This opportunity is ideal for local talent seeking professional on-set experience in an independent feature production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a police officer in a dramatic night scene
• Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors
• Maintain continuity throughout filming
• Participate in multiple takes as required
• Arrive prepared and ready for an evening shoot

Requirements

• Any ethnicity or gender
• Ages 25–60
• Must be local to the Chicagoland or Elgin, Illinois area
• Reliable transportation required
• Comfortable working evening and overnight filming hours
• Professional attitude and ability to follow on-set direction
• Available for the scheduled filming date

Compensation

• $75 flat rate for up to 4 hours
• Overtime pay available after 4 hours
• Non-union background acting opportunity
• Professional on-set experience in an independent drama production

Background Actors for Upcoming Film Production

Job Description

An upcoming film production in Atlanta, Georgia is seeking reliable and enthusiastic background actors to join the cast. This paid opportunity welcomes performers of all experience levels who are interested in gaining on-set experience while contributing to an exciting film project. Casting directors are looking for individuals who can help bring authenticity and energy to a variety of scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray background characters in film scenes
• Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors
• Arrive on time and maintain professionalism on set
• Participate in multiple takes as needed
• Help create realistic and engaging scene environments

Requirements

• Open to all experience levels
• Reliable and professional attitude
• Comfortable working on a film set
• Able to take direction and work collaboratively with cast and crew
• Must be available during the production dates

Compensation

• $50 per day
• Paid background acting opportunity
• Valuable on-set experience with a professional film production