Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Casting Call: Austin-Based Nail Technicians for Filmed Live Event

Job Description:
We are seeking professional nail technicians based in Austin, TX to participate in a filmed live event. Selected candidates will provide nail services to event participants while being featured on camera in a professional, fun, and engaging setting.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform nail services such as manicures or polish applications for event participants.
• Follow directions from the event production team for on-camera work.
• Maintain a professional and friendly attitude while working in a filmed environment.
• Arrive on time, fully prepared with tools or materials as needed (if required).

Requirements:

• Must have actual nail technician experience.
• Ability to work comfortably in a filmed live environment.
• Must be local to Austin, TX.
• Professionalism, punctuality, and attention to detail are essential.

Compensation Details:

• Pay: $250 for the day.
• A unique opportunity to showcase your skills in a professional setting.

Casting Call: Experienced Austin Baristas for Filmed Live Event

Job Description:
We are seeking local Austin-based baristas with actual barista experience to participate in a filmed live event. Selected individuals will be responsible for preparing and serving high-quality coffee drinks on camera for event participants.

This is an exciting paid opportunity to showcase your skills and be part of a professional production.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve various coffee drinks (e.g., espresso, cappuccino, lattes) for participants during the live event
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation while performing tasks
• Work comfortably in a filmed environment and follow direction from the production team
• Ensure professionalism and efficiency throughout the event

Requirements:

• Must have actual barista experience
• Reliable, professional, and able to perform in a live filmed setting
• Must be local to Austin, TX or able to commute to the location
• Ability to work efficiently under production timelines

Compensation Details:

• Pay: $250 for the day
• Meals provided during the event

Casting Call: Content Creators for Skincare Brand

Job Description:
Bennett Marketing Agency is seeking experienced content creators based in Austin, TX, or surrounding cities to produce engaging and authentic UGC (User-Generated Content) for a leading skincare brand. This opportunity offers a highly competitive day rate for individuals with prior experience creating UGC content.

Job Responsibilities:

• Create high-quality video content that showcases the skincare brand authentically.
• Follow creative direction and brand guidelines provided by the production team.
• Submit a video audition to demonstrate content style and presentation.
• Be available and punctual for scheduled production dates.

Requirements:

• Must be based in Austin, TX, or surrounding areas.
• Age range: 35 to 50 years old.
• Open to all genders and ethnicities.
• Must have prior experience creating UGC content and a portfolio showcasing work for brands.
• Ability to submit a video audition for consideration.
• Must be professional, reliable, and able to engage naturally on camera.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $1,000+ per day.

Casting Call for Grandma Role in Pediatric Vaccine Commercial

Job Description:
Miami Talent Casting is seeking a bilingual (English/Spanish) actress to portray a grandmother for a nationwide pediatric vaccine commercial. The production will take place in Austin, Texas, with travel expenses covered. This role requires an experienced actress who can bring warmth, humor, and authenticity to the character.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a grandmother navigating modern parenting dynamics in a professional commercial setting.
• Deliver lines fluently in both English and Spanish.
• Attend a Zoom callback and a fitting session prior to filming.
• Collaborate with the production team to bring the character to life.

Character Description:
The grandmother is always happy to help her daughter but finds herself a bit exasperated by all the new gadgets, rules, and information about child-rearing. She raised her children without any of it and feels she did just fine!

Requirements:

• Female, aged 50–80.
• African American or Hispanic.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Comfortable working in a professional production environment.

Compensation:

• Fitting: $100.
• Session: $700 for 12 hours.
• Buyout: $7,000.
• Travel to Austin, Texas, covered.

Casting Call for Jenny Role in Pediatric Vaccine Commercial

Job Description:
Miami Talent Casting is seeking a bilingual (English/Spanish) actress to portray Jenny, a confident and opinionated young woman, in a nationwide pediatric vaccine commercial. The production will take place in Austin, Texas, with travel expenses covered. This role calls for someone who can embody a vibrant, Type-A personality with humor and authenticity.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Jenny, a character with a strong and outspoken personality, in a professional commercial setting.
• Deliver lines fluently in both English and Spanish.
• Attend a Zoom callback and a fitting session prior to filming.
• Collaborate with the production team to bring the character’s distinct personality to life.

Character Description:
Jenny is the ultimate Type-A personality: always fit, never tired, and always perfectly put together. She has strong opinions, insists she knows best, and takes credit for everything—even if she hasn’t done it herself.

Requirements:

• Female, aged 25–35.
• Any ethnicity.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Comfortable working in a professional production environment.

Compensation:

• Fitting: $100.
• Session: $700 for 12 hours.
• Buyout: $7,000.
• Travel to Austin, Texas, covered.

Casting Actors for Live Script Reading at Austin Film Festival

Job Description:
Ashley Guaragna Casting is seeking talented actors to participate in a live script reading of a horror script at ColdTowne Theater. This is an exciting opportunity to bring characters to life in front of an audience, with writers and directors present. A mandatory rehearsal with the creative team will be held before the live reading.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform a live reading of assigned character roles in front of an audience.
• Collaborate with writers and directors during the rehearsal to bring authenticity to the script.
• Engage the audience with a strong, dynamic performance.

Requirements:

• Actors of various ages to fill the following roles:
  • Rosie (30s, Latina): A nanny in nursing school and mother of a seven-year-old daughter.
  • Lupita (7, Latina): Adorable and innocent.
  • Julie (Mid 40s): Put-together but emotionally chaotic.
  • Ted (Mid 40s): Living out a midlife crisis.
  • Sophie (14): Teenager with dyed hair rebelling against her parents.
  • TJ (10): Annoying younger brother.
  • Aunt Cheryl (60s–80s): Quirky and kind antique shop owner.
  • Cliff (Early 40s): Sleazy brother to Ted.
  • Jill (Late 30s): Sultry and confident wife of Cliff.
• Strong reading and performance skills.
• Availability for both the rehearsal and the live reading.

Compensation Details:

• Actors will receive Austin Film Festival badges or film passes based on the number of live readings they complete:
  • 1 reading = 1 free Film Pass.
  • 2 readings = 1 free Lone Star Badge.
  • 3 readings = 1 free Weekend Badge.
  • 4 readings = 1 free Conference Badge.
  • 5 readings = 1 free Producers Badge.
• Participation will also qualify actors for a Film Pass to AFF 2025.

Stand-Ins for Untitled Linklater Project in Austin, TX

Job Description:
Vicky Boone Casting is seeking stand-ins for the untitled Linklater project filming in Austin, Texas. Stand-ins will work in place of principal actors to help the camera and lighting crews prepare setups during filming. This role requires patience, attention to detail, and a good attitude.

Job Responsibilities:

• Stand in for principal actors to assist with lighting and camera setups.
• Follow the direction of the production team to ensure accurate blocking and positioning.
• Maintain availability and readiness throughout scheduled filming days.

Requirements:

• Must meet the physical descriptions and height/weight requirements of the roles:
  • Male SI 1: 5’11”, 165 lbs, brownish hair, Caucasian, ages 25–40.
  • Male SI 2: 5’5″, 170 lbs, bald, African American, ages 40–60.
  • Male SI 3: 5’9″, 150 lbs, dark blonde/light brown hair, Caucasian, ages 25–40.
  • Female SI 1: 5’4″, 175 lbs, dark hair, Caucasian, ages 25–40.
  • Female SI 2: 5’4″, 110 lbs, blonde, Caucasian, ages 25–40.
• Must be available for all scheduled workdays.
• Professional attitude and ability to take direction on set.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $150/day.

Casting Real Families for National Commercial in Austin, TX

Job Description:
Sarah Dowling Casting is seeking real families to appear in a national commercial for a major internet and cable provider. Families with 3–5 members, including kids, parents, grandparents, and tweens, are encouraged to apply. This is a fantastic opportunity to represent authentic family dynamics in a high-profile project.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate as a family in a professionally produced national commercial.
• Showcase natural interactions and expressions as directed by the production team.
• Collaborate with the director to achieve a compelling and authentic portrayal.
• Complete a self-taped audition from home prior to selection.

Requirements:

• Families of 3–5 members, including kids aged 2–10, tweens, parents, and/or grandparents.
• All looks, body types, and ethnicities are welcome.
• Must be local to the Austin, TX area (local hire only).
• Ability to provide a group photo or individual photos of all family members when submitting.

Compensation:

• Adults: $500 session fee/day + $1,500 usage (+20% for agency representation).
• Minors: $350 session fee/day + $1,250 usage (+20% for agency representation).

Casting Real Allstate Auto Insurance Customers in Austin, TX

Job Description:
We are seeking genuine Allstate Auto Insurance customers in the Austin, TX area for a fun and authentic campaign. This project will feature you in a mini-documentary where you’ll share your personal experiences with Allstate, showcasing how their services have benefited you. The campaign aims to highlight feel-good, real-life stories about Allstate customers.

Responsibilities:

• Share your personal story about switching to or using Allstate Auto Insurance, including how it has helped save money or simplified your insurance needs.
• Participate in an on-camera interview and filming session in your home or nearby location.
• Collaborate with the production team to ensure an authentic and engaging portrayal of your experience.

Requirements:

• Must be a current Allstate Auto Insurance customer.
• Reside in the Austin, TX area.
• Comfortable sharing your story on camera and being filmed in a documentary-style production.

Compensation Details:

• This is a paid opportunity. Rates and additional details will be provided upon selection.

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences – the building blocks for the data center, artificial intelligence, PCs, gaming and embedded. Underpinning our mission is the AMD culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges. We strive for execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives.

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THE ROLE:

In this highly collaborative role, you will work cross-functionally across business segments within the company to plan and develop online training modules and supporting materials for internal and external clients. This role will help coordinate, manage and execute all aspects of producing training materials including, but not limited to, researching, planning and designing content. Training content will extend to eLearning training, video, PPT, infographics, and printed materials.

THE PERSON:

The ideal candidate loves the details, has strong instructional design/digital literacy skills, and can work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. You are creative, collaborative and have a passion for developing adult-learning experiences that are engaging, effective, and efficient. You have strong time management and organizational skills, and a knack for project management. You’re an excellent communicator, writer, media developer, and designer. Attention to detail, flexibility, and problem-solving are also important.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, design, and build engaging, informative, and visually compelling learning materials: eLearning modules, curriculum plans, job aides and other materials.
• Define and document learning objectives and content in accordance with business objectives and needs in mind.
• Conduct research and collaborate with content owners (SMEs) to secure product messaging, demos, selling details, and features.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on the development of content for salespeople and partners to enable valuable customer conversations and aid in advancing the buying process.
• Develop and maintain project schedules including content creation SLA timelines, legal approvals, localization, and with creative teams.
• Build online learning modules and learning assessments using authoring tools such as Articulate 360, Adobe Creative Suite and Camtasia.

• Act as a learning consultant to understand the business’ needs around learning and help connect learning strategies.
• Continually work to ensure all training and job aid materials are consistent, up-to-date and in line with products and larger training goals and initiatives.
• Ensure that initiatives are measurable in terms of improving the capabilities of sellers and crafting learning experiences.
• Support the creation of standardized metrics and evaluation processes across training to ensure an analytical approach when evaluating and addressing learning needs.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience in instructional design, curriculum/courseware development
• eLearning technologies: Articulate 360 suite and Microsoft Office software
• Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop and InDesign preferred
• Expertise in needs assessment design for various delivery options, evaluation strategy, and implementation
• Proven understanding of adult learning and instructional design theory
• Knowledge of the semiconductor industry a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work cross-functionally
• Demonstrated messaging and editing skills
• Interest in continuous improvement and dedication to maintaining skills
• Audio and video editing skills preferred

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, or related field preferred

LOCATION:

Austin, TX

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At AMD, your base pay is one part of your total rewards package.  Your base pay will depend on where your skills, qualifications, experience, and location fit into the hiring range for the position. You may be eligible for incentives based upon your role such as either an annual bonus or sales incentive. Many AMD employees have the opportunity to own shares of AMD stock, as well as a discount when purchasing AMD stock if voluntarily participating in AMD’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also be eligible for competitive benefits described in more detailhere.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.