Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Conversation Participants for Speech Technology Research Project

Job Description

A paid speech technology research project is seeking participants in Vancouver, British Columbia, to have natural conversations with another person while helping improve speech recognition and interpretive technology. The project supports technology that processes and understands different ways people speak, including applications related to accessibility and assistive technology. This is not a voice-cloning or generative AI project, and participants’ voices will not be used to create synthetic performances. Acting or technology experience is not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in natural, unscripted conversations with another person.
• Speak clearly and authentically during recorded research sessions.
• Help researchers improve technology designed to recognize and interpret human speech.
• Follow session instructions provided by the research team.
• Participate professionally throughout sessions lasting approximately 4–8 hours.

Requirements

• Comfortable having natural conversations with another person.
• No acting experience required.
• No AI or technology background required.
• Able to communicate naturally during extended recording sessions.
• Must be able to participate in projects based in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Compensation

• Up to $125 per hour.
• Paid projects generally run 4–8 hours, with most sessions lasting approximately 8 hours.

Models for Marc Jacobs Commercial Campaign

Job Description

A Marc Jacobs commercial campaign is seeking models and real people with authentic personalities for an upcoming fashion advertising project. Casting is looking for distinctive individuals who can bring confidence, individuality, and a genuine on-camera presence to the campaign. This paid modeling opportunity is ideal for talent interested in working with a globally recognized fashion brand.

Job Responsibilities

• Model for a Marc Jacobs commercial campaign.
• Showcase an authentic personality and individual style on camera.
• Participate in fashion-focused commercial photography or video content.
• Follow creative direction from the campaign production team.
• Bring confidence, personality, and natural energy to the project.

Requirements

• Models and real people are encouraged to apply.
• Authentic and distinctive personalities.
• Strong, confident on-camera presence.
• Comfortable participating in a professional fashion campaign.
• Able to follow creative and modeling direction.

Compensation

• $3,500 per project.

Job Description

A cosmetics brand is expanding its PR creator network and is seeking UGC and nano content creators who love makeup and creating beauty-focused social media content. Selected creators will have the opportunity to collaborate with Miss Claire Cosmetics and create promotional Reel content that aligns with the brand’s style and audience. This is a barter-based collaboration rather than a traditional paid content creator position. The opportunity is open to UGC and nano creators, with the brand reviewing submissions and contacting creators whose content and overall style are a good match.

Job Responsibilities

• Create beauty and makeup-focused Reel content for the brand.
• Showcase products through engaging and authentic social media content.
• Follow agreed creative direction for the collaboration.
• Produce content that aligns with the brand’s visual identity and audience.
• Participate professionally in the agreed barter collaboration.

Requirements

• Open to UGC creators and nano content creators.
• Interest in makeup, cosmetics, and beauty content.
• Experience creating engaging social media content is preferred.
• Must complete the official registration form with accurate information.
• Creator style and content should align with the brand.

Compensation

• Barter Reel collaboration.

Job Description

Strike Magazine Athens is holding an open casting for Issue 12 and is searching for new faces interested in participating in an upcoming editorial production. This opportunity is suited to aspiring and experienced models looking to build their portfolios and gain experience working on a creative magazine project. The casting is open to talent interested in fashion and editorial modeling. Selected applicants will have the opportunity to collaborate with the Strike Magazine Athens creative team and contribute to the visual direction of the upcoming issue.

Job Responsibilities

• Model for an upcoming Strike Magazine Athens editorial project.
• Participate professionally in assigned shoots and creative concepts.
• Follow posing, styling, and creative direction from the production team.
• Collaborate with photographers, stylists, and other members of the editorial team.
• Represent the creative vision of Issue 12 on camera.

Requirements

• Open to new faces and models interested in editorial work.
• Comfortable working in front of the camera.
• Able to follow creative and styling direction.
• Professional and collaborative attitude.

Compensation

• Compensation is not specified.

Job Description

A New York City-based casting company is seeking an experienced headshot and model photographer for upcoming photography needs. The opportunity is suited to a creative, detail-oriented photographer who understands professional headshots, model photography, lighting, and portfolio imagery. The team is looking to connect with photographers who can produce polished images suitable for models and talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Photograph professional headshots and model portfolio images.
• Create polished, industry-appropriate photography for talent.
• Use professional lighting techniques to produce high-quality images.
• Collaborate with talent and the casting team to achieve the desired look.
• Provide creative direction during photography sessions as needed.

Requirements

• Must be based in New York City.
• Experience with headshot and model photography.
• Strong understanding of professional lighting.
• Creative and detail-oriented approach.
• Portfolio or lookbook demonstrating relevant photography work.

Compensation

• Compensation is not specified.

Job Description

A major television series is casting a tall blonde male for a featured on-camera role filming in Ashford, County Wicklow. The production is seeking a handsome, refined-looking performer who fits the specified age and height requirements. The selected talent will be provided with a costume and must attend a fitting before filming. This casting opportunity is open exclusively to residents of Ireland who have a valid PPSN and the legal right to work in the country.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a featured role for a major television series.
• Perform naturally on camera while following production direction.
• Attend a required costume fitting before filming.
• Wear the costume provided by the production.
• Maintain a professional attitude throughout the fitting and shoot.

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 20–55.
• Blonde hair.
• Minimum height of 5’9″.
• Tall, handsome, and refined appearance.
• Must be a resident of Ireland.
• Must have a valid PPSN and the right to work in Ireland.
• Must be available for the required fitting and filming.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.
• Featured rate offered.
• Costume will be provided.

Job Description

A major Swiss brand is casting five people models for a professional studio photo shoot in Zurich. The campaign is being developed to create a long-term visual identity for the brand and is seeking a diverse mix of men and women across several age groups. The production is open to all ethnic backgrounds and is looking for talent with a natural, approachable, and likeable presence. Applicants may be experienced models, professionals, or people who are comfortable and experienced in front of the camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a professional studio photo shoot for a major Swiss brand.
• Model naturally and confidently in front of the camera.
• Follow creative direction from the photography and production teams.
• Help create approachable lifestyle and brand imagery for long-term campaign use.
• Maintain a professional attitude throughout the studio production.

Requirements

• Five people models are being sought:
  • Man around age 28.
  • Woman around age 28.
  • Man around age 45.
  • Woman around ages 45–55.
  • Woman around age 65.
• Open to all ethnic backgrounds.
• Models, professionals, and people with previous on-camera experience are welcome.
• Must have a natural, approachable, and likeable presence.
• Must be available for approximately half a day of shooting in Zurich.

Compensation

• CHF 2,646 per selected talent.
• Fee includes buyout.
• Usage is for three years in Switzerland.
• Usage includes print, online platforms, social media, presentations, point-of-sale/in-store materials, and retail media.

Job Description

A major television series is casting a female performer to portray a waitress in a featured role in Ashford, County Wicklow. The production is seeking a woman with light-colored hair who matches the specified age and wardrobe requirements. This opportunity is open to Ireland residents who have the legal right to work in the country.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a waitress in a major television series.
• Perform naturally on camera as directed by the production team.
• Attend the required costume fitting before filming.
• Follow wardrobe, hair, and production direction throughout the shoot.

Requirements

• Female talent, ages 20–60.
• Light-colored hair.
• Minimum dress size 14/16.
• Must be a resident of Ireland.
• Must have a valid PPSN and the right to work in Ireland.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.
• Featured rate offered.

Job Description

A series of paid casting opportunities is seeking talent in London for upcoming LADbible productions. The casting includes a child and parent for a Halloween-themed shoot, adult supporting artists for a supermarket scene, and genuine groups of male friends for a Black History Month shoot. The productions are looking for natural, comfortable personalities who can appear authentically on camera. Requirements vary by role, with opportunities available for children, parents, adult background talent, and real friendship groups.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in the assigned LADbible production.
• Follow production direction and participate naturally during filming.
• Child and parent talent will appear together in a Halloween-themed shoot, wear Halloween costumes, and interact comfortably on camera.
• Supporting artists will portray background extras in a supermarket scene with no dialogue required.
• Male friendship groups will participate together in a Black History Month shoot and eat food on camera.

Requirements

• Child & Parent: Child must be ages 5–10 and have a parent willing to appear on camera with them. Both should be comfortable wearing Halloween costumes and being chatty on camera.
• Supporting Artists: Must be age 18 or older and available to work as a background extra.
• Male Friendship Groups: Genuine groups of 2–3 male friends are required.
• Male friendship groups must have a connection to Black History Month.
• Male friendship groups must be comfortable eating food on camera.

Compensation

• Child and Parent: £800.
• Supporting Artists: £150.
• Male Friendship Groups: £250 per person.

Job Description

A London-based casting team is searching for unsigned male models for an upcoming London Fashion Week opportunity. The casting is aimed at fresh talent who are not currently represented by a modeling agency and are interested in being considered for fashion-related work during LFW. This is an opportunity for emerging male models looking to gain exposure and potentially take part in one of London’s major fashion events.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in modeling opportunities connected with London Fashion Week.
• Work professionally with casting and fashion teams if selected.
• Follow creative and production direction during assigned modeling work.
• Represent the required fashion looks confidently and professionally.

Requirements

• Male models.
• Must currently be unsigned by a modeling agency.
• Must be interested in fashion modeling opportunities in London.
• Professionalism and confidence in front of the camera or on the runway are expected.

Compensation

• Compensation is not specified.