Jobs in Georgia, United States

Children and Teen Background Actors for Limited Series

Job Description

A new limited television series inspired by the true story of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster is seeking children and teens to work as paid background actors in Atlanta, Georgia. Young performers will help recreate everyday life from the 1970s through the late 1980s, appearing in scenes involving families, neighborhoods, schools, community events, airports, celebrations, memorials, and crowds. A variety of ages, looks, and personalities are encouraged, and previous acting or on-set experience is not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a background actor in scenes set during the 1970s and 1980s.
• Help create authentic family, school, neighborhood, and community environments.
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams.
• Maintain appropriate behavior and focus while working on a professional set.
• Participate in wardrobe fittings when booked and required.
• Perform naturally alongside other background actors and cast members.

Requirements

• Open to children and teens.
• No previous acting or on-set experience is required.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Must be comfortable appearing on camera in period-specific scenes.
• Must be able to follow production instructions and on-set direction.
• Minors will work only the hours legally permitted for their age.

Compensation

• $182 for 10 hours of filming.
• $28 for a 2-hour fitting.
• Rate still applies when minors work fewer hours due to legal working-hour restrictions.

Experienced Stand-Ins for Limited Series

Job Description

A limited television series is seeking experienced stand-ins ages 18 and older for filming in Atlanta, Georgia. This paid stand-in casting opportunity is specifically geared toward performers with previous professional stand-in experience who understand the consistency, reliability, and technical demands of the position. Previous photo double experience is also valuable. Selected stand-ins may work anywhere from a single production day to recurring assignments throughout the series.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a professional stand-in for principal cast members during production.
• Assist the camera and lighting departments with blocking, framing, lighting, and technical preparation.
• Accurately maintain assigned marks and positioning between takes and setups.
• Follow instructions from the directing, camera, lighting, and production teams.
• Maintain consistent availability and professional on-set conduct.
• Be prepared for potential recurring work throughout the production.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Previous professional stand-in experience is strongly preferred.
• Previous photo double experience is a plus.
• Must understand the responsibilities and expectations of professional stand-in work.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and comfortable working extended production days.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Flexible availability is highly preferred, particularly for performers interested in recurring stand-in work.

Compensation

• $200 for 12 hours.

Newspaper Boy for New TV Series

Job Description

A new television series is seeking a young male background actor to portray a newspaper boy in a period production filming in Atlanta. This paid child acting opportunity is open to boys of all ethnicities who can authentically fit the look and atmosphere of the historical setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a newspaper boy in a period television scene.

• Perform natural background actions appropriate to the historical setting.

• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams.

• Maintain focus and continuity throughout filming.

• Work professionally and comfortably in a television production environment.

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 10–12.

• Open to all ethnicities.

• Must be able to authentically portray a newspaper boy in a period setting.

• Must be local to or able to work in Atlanta, Georgia.

Compensation

• $168 for 12 hours.

“Challenger” Limited Series Background Actors

Job Description

The limited series “Challenger,” inspired by the true story of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, is seeking background performers in Atlanta, Georgia. Set across the 1970s and 1980s, the production explores NASA, the Space Shuttle program, and the people and decisions surrounding the 1986 tragedy. A wide variety of talent is needed to help create an authentic period setting, with recurring opportunities available for select performers.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a background performer in scenes set during the 1970s and 1980s

• Help portray authentic characters and environments from the period

• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams

• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming

• Commit to consistent availability when selected for a recurring role

Requirements

• Open to a wide variety of background performers

• Must be able to portray characters appropriate for a 1970s and 1980s setting

• Must be comfortable working as part of a large television production

• Recurring performers must maintain reliable availability throughout production

• Must be able to work in Atlanta, Georgia

Compensation

• Background rate: $182/12 hours

• Featured/director-selected rate: $196/12 hours

Job Description

A production filming in Senoia, Georgia, is casting experienced bartenders and servers for on-camera work. The production is seeking adults with real hospitality experience who can naturally portray professional bar and restaurant staff in a working service environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an experienced bartender or server on camera.
• Perform realistic hospitality and customer-service actions during scenes.
• Handle serving or bartending activities naturally based on prior experience.
• Follow direction from the production team while maintaining continuity between takes.

Requirements

• Ages 18–50.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must have previous bartending or serving experience.
• Complete the required casting database registration and role-specific availability check.

Compensation

• $182 for up to 12 hours of work.

Girls and Boys for National Brand Photo Shoot

Job Description

A major national shipping and delivery brand is seeking girls and boys for an upcoming professional photo shoot in Atlanta. This paid kids modeling opportunity is looking for ethnically ambiguous children with natural personality and confidence in front of the camera. Selected talent will participate in a national advertising campaign for a recognizable consumer brand.

Job Responsibilities

• Model for a national shipping and delivery brand photo shoot.
• Participate in age-appropriate lifestyle and advertising scenes.
• Follow direction from the photographer and creative production team.
• Bring natural expressions, personality, and energy to the camera.
• Participate in a fitting if required.

Requirements

• Girls ages 5–6.
• Boys ages 6–8.
• Seeking ethnically ambiguous talent.
• Comfortable participating in a professional photo shoot.
• Must be able to self-report to Atlanta.
• Must be available for the required production schedule.

Compensation

• $500 session rate.
• $3,000 usage fee.
• Less 20% agency fee

Job Description

A feature-length film shooting in Tybee Island, Georgia, is seeking 3–5 background actors to portray beachgoers. The production is open to performers of all genders, ages, and ethnicities who can appear naturally in a beach setting and help create an authentic atmosphere for the scene. This is a background acting opportunity for local talent interested in gaining on-set experience on a feature film production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a beachgoer in background scenes.
• Perform natural background actions as directed by the production team.
• Follow on-set instructions and maintain continuity between takes.
• Arrive camera-ready and prepared for the filming period.

Requirements

• All genders welcome.
• All ages and ethnicities encouraged to apply.
• Headshot/head photo required for submission.
• Full-body photo required.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Child Photo Double for Production

Job Description

A production filming in Fayetteville, Georgia and surrounding areas is seeking a young female photo double. This paid child acting opportunity is looking for a Caucasian brunette who closely matches the required appearance and can maintain flexible availability for multiple production days.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a photo double for a child performer.
• Follow positioning, blocking, and direction from the production team.
• Maintain consistent appearance and continuity between scenes.
• Remain focused and professional while working on set.
• Be available for multiple production days as needed.

Requirements

• Female child performer.
• Caucasian.
• Brunette hair.
• Approximately 4’0″ tall.
• Flexible schedule for multiple filming days.
• Must be able to work in Fayetteville, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Compensation

• $210 for up to 12 hours.

Wife of Actress for Production

Job Description

A production filming in Senoia, Georgia is seeking a confident and polished female performer to portray the wife of an actress. This paid background acting opportunity is ideal for talent who can bring a natural, sophisticated presence to the role, with potential availability for additional filming days.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the wife of an actress in production scenes.
• Bring a confident and natural presence to the role.
• Follow blocking and direction from the production team.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.
• Be prepared for potential additional workdays if selected.

Requirements

• Female talent.
• Late 20s to early 40s.
• Confident and polished appearance.
• Comfortable working on camera.
• Must be able to work in Senoia, Georgia.
• Availability for multiple filming days preferred.

Compensation

• $182 for up to 12 hours per day.

Blue-Collar Background Actors with Newer Trucks

Job Description

A production filming in Senoia, Georgia, is seeking blue-collar types who own newer trucks for paid background acting roles. Selected performers will appear on camera with their personal vehicles, helping create an authentic working-class environment for the scene. Talent whose trucks are booked for production will receive an additional vehicle bump.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a blue-collar worker in background scenes.
• Appear on camera with a personal newer-model truck if selected.
• Perform natural background actions as directed by production.
• Follow blocking and instructions from the production team.
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming.

Requirements

• Must convincingly portray a blue-collar worker.
• Must own or have access to a newer truck suitable for production use.
• Must be able to work in Senoia, Georgia.
• Comfortable having your vehicle appear on camera.
• Reliable and able to follow production direction.

Compensation

• $182 for 12 hours.
• Additional $35 vehicle bump if booked with your truck.