Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Job Description

A University of Colorado Denver senior thesis film titled Romulus is casting a teenage male actor for the leading role of Cody. The coming-of-age drama explores generational trauma and grief through the story of a volatile, emotionally guarded teenager searching for his dysfunctional mother after being left with his stern grandmother. Cody is a 13–15-year-old boy struggling with the pain of his mother’s abandonment. The role requires a young performer capable of handling emotionally complex dramatic material and portraying a guarded teenager dealing with grief, family conflict, and instability.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Cody, the lead character in the short film.
• Perform emotionally complex dramatic scenes centered on grief and family relationships.
• Take direction and deliver an authentic coming-of-age performance.
• Perform material involving profanity and mature themes.

Requirements

• Male actor ages 13–15.
• Strong dramatic acting ability.
• Comfortable with profanity and mature themes.
• Able to portray an emotionally guarded teenager experiencing grief and abandonment.

Compensation

• Paid lead role.

Job Description

A non-union commercial filming in the Greater Toronto Area is seeking babies under six months old for an upcoming production. Parents or guardians interested in submitting their child should provide current information and a headshot for casting consideration. Selected babies will be needed for an extended production day, including a scheduled lunch break, with overtime applicable when required.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in a non-union commercial production.
• Participate in filming under the supervision of a parent or guardian.
• Remain available for the required production period.
• Follow production and on-set instructions as applicable.

Requirements

• Babies under 6 months old.
• Must be available to work in the Greater Toronto Area.
• Parent or guardian must submit on behalf of the child.

Compensation

• $300.
• Talent may be needed for 8 hours plus a 1-hour lunch.
• Overtime applies if applicable.
• 15% commission applies to jobs worked.

Job Description

An independent short film titled Ten Miles is recasting the role of Evie for a non-union production filming in the Hampton Roads, Virginia area. The film is an intimate drama exploring grief, guilt, memory, young love, and the difficult process of moving forward after losing someone. Evie is a woman in her early-to-mid 20s who is warm, emotionally intelligent, playful, and deeply caring. As the emotional heart of the story, her natural openness contrasts with her boyfriend Jacob’s more guarded personality.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Evie in a dramatic independent short film.
• Deliver both natural romantic moments and emotionally demanding dramatic scenes.
• Perform subtle emotional material with believable chemistry opposite the character Jacob.
• Appear in major sequences including coffee shop, waterfront/pier, picnic, and apartment scenes.

Requirements

• Female actor in her early-to-mid 20s.
• Must be able to play guitar.
• Able to portray a warm, playful, caring, and emotionally intelligent character.
• Must be comfortable performing romantic scenes and establishing believable on-screen chemistry.
• Hampton Roads, Virginia area production.
• Non-union.

Compensation

• Unpaid role.
• Meals provided.
• Footage available for the actor’s reel.

Job Description

An Atlanta-based production is casting male and female talent for an upcoming industrial and web project. The production is specifically seeking performers over the age of 60 who can fluently speak a language other than English. Talent of any ethnicity is encouraged to apply. Selected performers will appear in professionally produced content intended for industrial and digital use, including websites, YouTube, and social media.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in an industrial and web-based production.
• Communicate fluently in a language other than English as required for the project.
• Deliver a natural and professional on-camera performance.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.

Requirements

• Male or female talent.
• Must be over 60 years old.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must fluently speak at least one language other than English.
• Must be able to work in Atlanta, Georgia.

Compensation

• $750 for a 10-hour workday.
• Industrial and web usage.
• Usage includes website, YouTube, and social media.

Job Description

A professional USA-based touring live production is casting female dancers to join its performance team. The production is seeking energetic, reliable performers with strong dance ability, confident stage presence, and the flexibility to travel as part of a live touring show. Selected dancers will perform regularly as part of the touring production and should be comfortable adapting to the demands of a professional live entertainment environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a dancer in a professional touring live show.
• Execute choreography confidently during live performances.
• Maintain strong energy and stage presence throughout each performance.
• Travel with the production as required by the touring schedule.
• Work collaboratively with fellow dancers and the production team.

Requirements

• Female dancers.
• Strong dance and live performance skills.
• Confident and engaging stage presence.
• Must be prepared to travel with a USA-based touring production.
• Immediate availability is preferred.

Compensation

• Paid weekly.
• Accommodations provided.
• Touring contract provided.

Job Description

A student dramedy titled See For Yourself is casting background performers to portray shoppers in scenes set inside a contemporary grocery store in Downtown Atlanta, Georgia. The production is seeking distinctive personalities who can naturally portray everyday customers moving through the store and interacting with the environment. Selected talent will appear wandering the aisles and shopping in the background while the film’s story unfolds around a lost boy and a solitary woman who helps him find his mother.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a shopper in a contemporary grocery store setting.
• Perform natural shopping and aisle activity during background scenes.
• Help establish a believable environment around the principal cast.
• Follow blocking, continuity, and direction from the production team.

Requirements

• Any gender.
• Ages 35–55.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Previous background performing experience is a plus.
• Must be available to work in Downtown Atlanta, Georgia.

Compensation

• $40 per role.

Job Description

A student dramedy titled See For Yourself is casting background talent to portray grocery store employees for scenes filming in Downtown Atlanta, Georgia. The production is looking for distinctive faces and personalities who can naturally fit into the environment of a contemporary grocery store. Selected performers will appear as grocers stocking shelves, assisting around the store, or checking out customers.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a grocery store employee in background scenes.
• Perform natural activities such as stocking shelves or checking out customers.
• Help create a realistic contemporary grocery store environment.
• Follow blocking and direction from the production team.

Requirements

• Any gender.
• Ages 18–38.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Retail or background performing experience is a plus.
• Must be available to work in Downtown Atlanta, Georgia.

Compensation

• $40 per role.
• Paid background opportunity.

Job Description

A professional video production is casting a female on-camera spokesperson for a polished membership video for the National Association of Treatment Addiction Professionals (NAATP). The video will introduce viewers to the organization while highlighting its membership benefits, professional resources, advocacy work, and support available to providers, affiliates, and other industry professionals. The selected spokesperson will speak directly to the camera across a series of 13 short videos, each approximately 30 seconds long.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-camera spokesperson for a professional membership video series.
• Deliver scripted material directly to the camera using a teleprompter.
• Record approximately 13 short videos during the studio session.
• Clearly communicate information about membership benefits, resources, advocacy, and professional programs.

Requirements

• Female talent, ages 40–55.
• Strong on-camera speaking and presentation skills.
• Comfortable reading scripted material from a teleprompter.
• Able to deliver professional content in a natural, friendly, and inviting manner.
• Must be available for an approximately two-hour in-studio recording session in East Nashville.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Job Description

A commercial production is casting South Asian actors to portray a husband and wife for an upcoming non-union shoot in the Greater Toronto Area. The production is seeking performers who can create believable chemistry as a couple while delivering dialogue naturally and confidently on camera. Both actors should be fluent in Hindi and English and have strong acting ability, particularly with conversational dialogue. The commercial will film in Brampton or Mississauga, Ontario.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a South Asian husband or wife in a professional commercial.
• Perform scripted dialogue naturally in front of the camera.
• Create convincing chemistry and interactions as a married couple.
• Take direction from the production and creative teams.
• Participate in the required in-person rehearsal.

Requirements

• Wife: South Asian female actor, ages 28–35.
• Husband: South Asian male actor, ages 30–35.
• Must be based in the Greater Toronto Area.
• Must be fluent in both Hindi and English.
• Strong acting ability and natural dialogue delivery required.
• Dance skills are a bonus.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Job Description

A marketing and promotions company is seeking experienced Brand Ambassadors for upcoming promotional tasting events in the Orlando, Florida area. This paid opportunity is looking for outgoing, reliable, and professional candidates who have strong customer engagement and sales experience. Selected Brand Ambassadors will interact directly with customers, represent products professionally, and use their selling skills to create an engaging promotional experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Represent the featured brand professionally during promotional events.
• Engage customers and create positive one-on-one interactions.
• Use strong sales skills to encourage customer interest.
• Set up and maintain the required promotional table and event materials.
• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude throughout the activation.

Requirements

• Experienced Brand Ambassadors preferred.
• Strong selling skills are required.
• Must be reliable, professional, outgoing, and customer-focused.
• Must have professional black attire and black shoes.
• Must provide a black fabric tablecloth, folding table, and ice bucket.

Compensation

• $30 per hour.
• Three-hour shifts.