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Casting Call for Supporting Roles in Independent Horror Feature Film

An upcoming horror-thriller feature film is seeking talented actors for supporting roles in a gripping survival story. The film follows a group of friends on a road trip to a Texas music festival that takes a dark and unexpected turn. This project features intense thriller elements, requiring actors who can bring emotional depth and realism to their performances. Filming will take place in the Austin/Bastrop area, and all talent must be local hires or able to self-report.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in emotionally charged and suspenseful scenes
• Bring authenticity to character-driven moments
• Collaborate with the director and lead actors to enhance the horror atmosphere
• Follow production direction for action and dialogue sequences

Requirements

• Must be non-union and available between May 15–23
• Must be local to the Austin/Bastrop area or able to work as a local hire
• Comfortable performing in suspenseful, high-intensity horror sequences
• Certain roles require swimming, romantic physical contact, or implied cannabis use

Compensation

• $250 per day, paid per role assignment
• Supporting roles include:
  • Kelly: Male, late 20s, white. Rugged, cocky, and mysterious with an edgy charm. A modern-day outlaw type.
  • Janet: Female, late 30s-40s, Hispanic/Latina. A tough, independent single mom working long hours at a roadside diner.
  • Melissa: Female, early 20s, white. Petite, sharp-eyed, and deceptively innocent with an unsettling presence.
  • Waylon: Male, 38–55, white. A shadowy, cowboy-like figure representing temptation and danger.
  • Levi: Male, 50s–60s, white. A drifter with a nervous energy, always claiming he’s just “passing through.”

Casting Call for Featured Roles in Independent Horror Feature Film

A suspense-driven independent horror film is casting for several featured roles, including characters with limited lines but strong on-screen presence. The story follows a group of festival-bound friends whose trip spirals into a chilling fight for survival. Filming takes place in the Austin/Bastrop area, and all talent must be local or able to work as a local hire. This project involves stylized horror, suspense, and emotional intensity.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver memorable performances in brief but impactful scenes
• Follow direction in emotionally charged or action-driven sequences
• Help build suspense through presence and physical expression

Requirements

• Must be non-union and fully available from May 15–23
• Must be based in or able to work as a local hire in the Austin/Bastrop area
• Comfortable with stylized horror content; some roles require swimming or romantic physical contact

Compensation

• $250 per day, paid per booking
• Featured roles include:
  • Ryan: Male, mid-20s, open ethnicity. Shirtless, carefree festival-goer with a guitar and a wild streak. Comfortable swimming.
  • Wade: Male, early 20s, open ethnicity. Chill, laid-back college student and friend of Brian.
  • Taco Stand Girl: Female, early to mid-20s, Hispanic/Latina. Flirty, playful, and striking.
  • Nina: Female, early to mid-20s, white. Summer traveler with earbuds, messy hair, and a scrappy attitude.
  • Travis: Male, mid-30s, white. Clean-cut, confident cop type with a conservative edge.

Casting Call for Lead Roles in Independent Feature Film

A gritty new horror-thriller feature film is now casting principal talent for several lead roles. Set against the backdrop of a road trip to a major Texas music festival, the film follows a group of friends whose plans take a dark and deadly turn. Seeking fearless actors who are comfortable performing in stylized, violent scenes. Must be a local hire or able to self-report to Bastrop, TX.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver dynamic, emotionally layered performances in a horror/thriller environment
• Collaborate with the director and cast through scenes involving suspense, physicality, and stylized violence
• Be fully available for filming dates and flexible with scheduling changes

Requirements

• Must be non-union and 100% available from May 15–23
• Must be a local hire to the Austin/Bastrop area or willing to travel without reimbursement
• Comfortable with intense themes, physical contact, and swimming (where applicable)
• Must submit a self-taped audition

Compensation

• DALLAS (Lead): White male, late 20s. Rugged, magnetic van driver. $750/day
• KATY (Lead): White female, early 20s. Intuitive, spiritual, dark energy. Comfortable swimming. $750/day

Casting Call for Co-Lead Roles in Independent Horror Feature Film

An upcoming independent horror-thriller feature is seeking dynamic co-lead talent for a gripping survival story set en route to a Texas music festival. Filming will take place in the Austin/Bastrop area, and all actors must be local hires or able to self-report without travel reimbursement. This project involves stylized violence and emotionally intense scenes, ideal for bold performers ready to bring layered characters to life.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in multiple scenes as part of a central ensemble cast
• Deliver emotionally compelling and physically expressive performances in high-stakes situations
• Collaborate closely with the director and lead actors during horror and thriller sequences
• Portray romantic and friendship dynamics with realism and depth

Requirements

• Must be non-union and available from May 15–23
• Must be local to Austin/Bastrop or able to work as a local hire
• Comfortable with implied cannabis use, romantic physical contact, swimming, and stylized horror content
• Strong character work and on-camera chemistry required

Compensation

• $250 per day, paid per role assignment

• Roles include:

  • Jess: Female, mid-20s, all ethnicities. Fiery, confident leader of the friend group. Loud, bold, and unapologetically in control.
  • Chloe: Female, early 20s, all ethnicities. Quiet, artistic, and observant with a reserved nature.
  • April: Female, mid-20s, all ethnicities. Fearless and fun-loving. Lives impulsively and drags others along for the ride.
  • Brian: Male, early 20s, all ethnicities. Small-town jock on the brink of change. Romantic and slightly adventurous.

Casting Call for Major Instant Messaging App

An exciting opportunity is available for groups of friends and real families to be part of a high-profile campaign for a major instant messaging app. If you and your loved ones enjoy being on camera, this is your chance to get paid while creating fun and memorable moments together.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a professionally filmed project for a well-known brand
• Engage naturally on camera with family or friends
• Follow direction from the production team to capture authentic moments

Requirements

• Groups of friends or real families with members aged 18+
• Families can include parents and grandparents
• Must be a local hire in Austin, TX

Compensation

• $1,200 per person
• Unique opportunity to be featured in a branded campaign

Casting Call: Teen Males for Commercial

Exciting opportunity for teen male actors to appear in a commercial! Seeking athletic or average-build teens to represent a diverse range of backgrounds. This is a paid opportunity to gain on-camera experience in a professional setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a natural and relatable teen in a commercial setting
• Follow on-set direction and interact naturally on camera
• Be available for the entire shooting schedule

Requirements

• Male, ages 15-18
• Open to all ethnicities
• Must have an athletic or average build
• Must provide a current color photo, name, and height upon submission

Compensation

• $250 per day
• Paid opportunity with industry-standard rates
• Great experience for teen actors looking to build their portfolio

Casting Call: Commercial Extras – Insurance Provider (Austin, TX)

A great opportunity is available for non-union extras to appear in a commercial for an insurance provider filming in Austin, Texas. Casting directors are seeking adults (ages 25-60) of all ethnicities for background roles.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate as a background extra in a professional commercial production
• Follow on-set instructions and maintain a natural presence
• Be available for the selected shoot date(s)

Requirements:

• Adults, ages 25-60
• All ethnicities welcome
• Must be local to Austin, TX, or able to self-report
• Reliable availability for scheduled filming dates

Compensation:

• Rate: $250 per day

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.

AMD together we advance_

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.

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.

AMD together we advance_

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

#LI-BS1

#LI-HYBRID

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.