Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Job Description

Myrtle Studios is seeking a highly organized and practical Studio Manager to support the day-to-day operations of its studio in Tottenham Hale. This is a freelance position working three days per week, with working days varying from week to week. The Studio Manager will oversee a broad mix of operational and administrative responsibilities, including client communication, accounts and invoicing, staff rotas, supplier coordination, and shoot preparation. The ideal candidate is confident taking ownership, comfortable working with people and numbers, and capable of keeping a busy creative studio organized and running smoothly.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day studio operations.
• Handle client communications and general studio coordination.
• Support accounts and invoicing.
• Organize rotas for studio assistants and cleaners.
• Coordinate with suppliers as required.
• Assist with studio and shoot preparation.
• Take ownership of operational tasks and help keep the studio running efficiently.

Requirements

• Highly organized, practical, and dependable.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Comfortable working with numbers and administrative tasks.
• Confident taking ownership of responsibilities.
• Available for three freelance working days per week.

Compensation

• Freelance position.
• Three days per week.

College Students for Paid Market Research Campaign

Job Description

A market research campaign in Los Angeles is seeking college students to participate in a paid 30-minute focus group. This opportunity is designed for students interested in sharing their opinions and experiences while contributing to consumer research and receiving compensation for their time.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a 30-minute market research focus group.
• Share honest opinions, feedback, and perspectives during the discussion.
• Engage actively with research questions and group conversations.
• Follow instructions provided by the research team.

Requirements

• Must be a college student.
• Must be located in or able to participate in the Los Angeles market research project.
• Comfortable sharing opinions and participating in a group discussion.

Compensation

• $250 for selected participants for a 30-minute focus group.

Job Description

A production in Downtown Los Angeles is seeking talent with customized or “souped-up” vehicles for featured background work. Casting is specifically interested in visually distinctive cars with modifications such as fancy rims, different-colored rims, spoilers, or other noticeable custom upgrades. Both union and non-union submissions are welcome. Applicants must have a qualifying vehicle available for the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in background work with your customized vehicle.
• Bring the submitted vehicle to the production location in Downtown Los Angeles.
• Follow on-set instructions regarding vehicle placement and filming.
• Maintain professional conduct throughout the production.

Requirements

• Union and non-union talent may apply.
• Must be registered with Central Casting.
• Must own or have access to a customized or modified vehicle.
• Vehicles with fancy rims, colored rims, spoilers, or other distinctive modifications are encouraged.

Compensation

• Union: $231 for 8 hours.
• Union vehicle bump: Additional $37.50.
• Non-union: $149 for 8 hours.
• Non-union vehicle bump: Additional $25.

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is casting real police officers and military personnel for background roles in Chicago. The production is seeking male and female talent with genuine law enforcement or military experience who can bring an authentic presence to the scenes. Applicants must be local to Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or states bordering Illinois. Male applicants must have short hair and be clean-shaven.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent on “Chicago Fire.”
• Portray police or military personnel using relevant professional experience.
• Follow direction from the production and background teams.
• Maintain the required professional appearance and grooming throughout filming.

Requirements

• Male and female real police officers or military personnel.
• Male talent must be clean-shaven with short hair.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or states bordering Illinois.
• Must not have recently worked on the production or already be booked for an upcoming date.

Compensation

• $206 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours.
• Additional $25 special ability bump.

Female Massage Therapist for Short Film Shoot

Job Description

A production in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is seeking a female massage therapist for a short filming assignment. The production is looking for someone who can authentically demonstrate professional massage techniques and natural hand movements on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform authentic massage techniques during filming.
• Demonstrate natural and professional hand movements on camera.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Maintain a professional presence throughout the shoot.
• Help create a realistic massage therapy scene.

Requirements

• Female massage therapist.
• Must have experience performing massage techniques.
• Comfortable demonstrating massage skills on camera.
• Must be able to work in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity.

Bald Men and Women for AI Research Study

Job Description

A major technology company is seeking bald, clean-shaven men and women with outgoing personalities for a paid AI research and training project near Marina del Rey, California. Participants will be recorded wearing a GoPro camera on their forehead while completing everyday activities, having their faces scanned for an ethical diversity study, and interacting with other participants. The recordings will be used exclusively for AI research and training and are not intended for advertisements.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in an AI research and training study.
• Wear a forehead-mounted GoPro while performing everyday activities.
• Participate in facial scanning for an ethical diversity study.
• Engage in natural conversations and interactions with other participants.
• Follow instructions from the research and production team.
• Bring an outgoing and comfortable personality to the recorded activities.

Requirements

• Men and women.
• Must be bald and clean-shaven.
• Outgoing and personable.
• Comfortable being recorded and participating in facial scanning.
• Comfortable wearing a GoPro camera during research activities.
• Must be able to work near Marina del Rey, California.

Compensation

• $300 for an 8-hour day.

Job Description

A New Orleans-based performance company is expanding its artist roster and seeking performers and creators specializing in visually extraordinary, large-scale entertainment. The opportunity is open to artists working across puppetry, creature performance, wearable creations, roaming installations, interactive performance, and other unconventional forms of live spectacle. The team is particularly interested in original work that is theatrical, beautifully executed, unexpected, and visually unforgettable.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform or present visually striking large-scale entertainment.
• Participate in live spectacle, character, creature, or interactive performances.
• Collaborate on immersive and unconventional entertainment concepts.
• Bring original performance skills, creations, or installations to live environments.
• Deliver professional and engaging experiences for audiences.

Requirements

• Artists specializing in one or more of the following are encouraged to submit:
  • Giant creatures and characters.
  • Large-scale puppetry.
  • Oversized wearable creations.
  • Stilt-based spectacle.
  • Creature and character performance.
  • Unusual roaming installations.
  • Large-scale interactive performance.
  • Original acts that transform a space.
• Strong theatrical and visual performance skills preferred.
• Original and unconventional concepts are encouraged.

Compensation

• Compensation not specified.

Job Description

A major sports brand is casting male footballers across the UK for a fully paid campaign. The opportunity is open to football players of all experience levels, including those with no previous professional or on-camera experience. Selected talent will represent the brand in sports-focused campaign content, making this a strong opportunity for young footballers interested in commercial work.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a footballer in a campaign for a major sports brand.
• Participate in football-related filming and photography as required.
• Perform naturally and confidently in front of the camera.
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams.

Requirements

• Male footballers ages 16–25.
• UK-based applicants only.
• Open to footballers of all levels; no previous experience required.
• Must be approximately 6 feet tall.
• Clothing size 8–10 UK.
• Applicants under 18 must apply with a parent or guardian.
• A valid passport will be required if selected.

Compensation

• Fully paid opportunity.
• All travel expenses covered.

Real Drummers for Online Commercial

Job Description

A fun non-union online commercial filming in the Greater Toronto Area is seeking real drummers with authentic skills, personalities, and life experience. Casting is looking for interesting individuals who genuinely play the drums and can bring their unique energy and musical ability to the camera. This opportunity is ideal for professional musicians, hobbyists, and passionate drummers with real-world experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a real drummer in an online commercial.
• Demonstrate authentic drumming skills on camera.
• Perform naturally while showcasing personality and musical ability.
• Participate in commercial scenes and activities as directed.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Bring genuine energy and personal style to the production.

Requirements

• Must be a real drummer.
• Professional drummers and hobbyists are welcome.
• Must have genuine drumming experience and skills.
• Interesting and authentic personalities are encouraged.
• Comfortable performing and appearing on camera.
• Non-union talent.
• Must be able to work in the Greater Toronto Area.

Compensation

• $2,000+.

Music Fans for Major Music Brand Commercial

Job Description

A major music brand commercial filming in New York City is seeking real people and actors to share honest confessions, memorable stories, anecdotes, and hot takes about their music, audiobook, and podcast listening habits. Casting is looking for a wide variety of ages, ethnicities, accents, languages, and personalities. Professional acting experience is not required, making this opportunity ideal for anyone with entertaining, authentic stories about the songs, artists, books, or podcasts that have shaped their year.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in a music brand commercial.
• Share authentic stories, opinions, and personal anecdotes about music, audiobooks, or podcasts.
• Discuss memorable experiences connected to favorite songs, artists, books, or podcasts.
• Bring a genuine personality and natural conversational style to the commercial.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Participate in a fitting if selected.

Requirements

• Ages 18–65.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• All accents and languages are welcome.
• Open to experienced actors and non-actors.
• No previous acting experience required.
• Comfortable sharing personal stories and opinions on camera.
• Must be available to work in New York City.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $500 for a 10-hour shoot day.
• $2,500 usage/buyout.
• Additional 20% agency fee if represented.