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Job Description
A feature-length dramatic film titled What Was Stolen is casting paid speaking roles for local actors. The project explores crime, loyalty, power, and family ties within a high-stakes urban setting. This production is seeking strong performers who can bring depth, intensity, and emotional range to complex characters in a dramatic narrative.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform a principal speaking role in a feature film production
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Collaborate professionally with the director, cast, and production team
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Portray emotionally driven scenes that include suspense, confrontation, and dramatic tension
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Attend rehearsals, table reads, and filming sessions as required
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Follow production guidelines and maintain professionalism on set
Requirements
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Must be a local actor able to work as a Houston-area hire
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Strong acting ability with experience in dramatic or crime-based roles preferred
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Comfortable portraying intense, emotionally charged characters
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Must be reliable, professional, and able to take direction
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Open to African American male and female performers depending on role
Roles Being Cast Include:
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Rex: African American male, antagonist, intimidating and unpredictable street debt enforcer
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Marcus: African American male, calm, powerful figure with a mysterious past
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Michelle Carter: African American female, mid-30s, strong-willed mother and survivor with street smarts
Compensation
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Paid roles
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Compensation will be provided based on role and production agreement
Commercial Extras for Major Car Manufacturer
Job Description
A commercial shoot for a major car manufacturer is now casting adult extras ages 20–40 for a paid on-camera opportunity in Houston, Texas. Production is moving quickly and seeking talent who can bring a natural, everyday look and a professional set attitude. This is a great fit for performers looking for commercial extra work, paid background acting, and on-set experience in a fast-paced commercial environment.
Job Responsibilities
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Appear on camera as a commercial extra in lifestyle-style scenes
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Follow direction from the production team for movement, timing, and continuity
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Maintain a consistent look and performance across multiple takes
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Arrive on time and work professionally during a full shoot day
Requirements
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Adults ages 20–40
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Open to all ethnicities
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Must be able to work as a local hire in Houston, TX
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Must be available for one of the scheduled shoot days within the production window
Compensation
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$350/day
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Additional 15% agency fee may apply if selected
Luxury Brand Model Casting Call
Job Description
A luxury fashion project is holding a model casting call for talent based in Dallas. This opportunity is ideal for models looking to expand their portfolio with elevated fashion imagery and brand-forward creative work. If you’re confident on camera and ready to present a clean, professional look, this casting is a strong chance to be considered for upcoming shoots.
Job Responsibilities
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Submit current photos for casting review and potential selection
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Present a polished, camera-ready look suitable for luxury fashion campaigns
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Provide accurate details for model profile evaluation
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Be available for follow-up steps if selected
Requirements
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Must be able to work in Dallas, Texas
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Comfortable submitting clear, recent snapshots/polaroids
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Ready to share basic details for casting consideration (name, age, height)
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Professional attitude and reliable communication
Compensation
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Paid modeling opportunity (rates shared upon selection)
Extras for Car Commercial
Job Description
A paid commercial project is seeking background actors (extras) for a car commercial shooting in Houston, Texas. This is a great opportunity for local talent ready to work on a professional set and bring natural, everyday energy to on-camera background scenes. Multiple shoot days are expected, so flexible availability is a plus.
Job Responsibilities
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Appear as background talent in car commercial scenes
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Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity between takes
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Stay professional, punctual, and camera-ready throughout the workday
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Work comfortably in a busy production environment
Requirements
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Ages 18–60, all genders and all ethnicities welcome
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Must be local to Houston, Texas (no travel provided)
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Reliable availability for multiple shoot days
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Comfortable working a full-day commercial shoot schedule
Compensation
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$350–$400 per day
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Paid background acting opportunity
Energy Company Commercial Casting: Advanced Golfers (Men 20–45)
Job Description
A commercial for an energy company is seeking advanced to pro-level male golfers for a paid shoot in Houston, TX. This opportunity is ideal for skilled golfers who can perform naturally on camera and bring authentic swing mechanics and course presence to a commercial production. This is a local hire booking, and selected talent may also receive residuals when the ad airs.
Job Responsibilities
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Appear on camera in a commercial as a skilled golfer.
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Perform golf actions naturally (swing, stance, putting) with professional-level technique.
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Follow direction from the director and commercial crew to capture multiple takes.
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Attend a required fitting and remain available for the full shoot day.
Requirements
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Men ages 20–45.
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Must be an advanced to pro-level golfer.
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Must be able to work as a local hire in Houston, TX.
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Available for a fitting and one shoot day during the production window.
Compensation
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$822.30 (SAG scale).
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Residuals paid when the commercial airs (where applicable).
Tech Photoshoot Casting Real People to Portray Computer and IT Professionals
Job Description
A paid tech photoshoot is seeking everyday people to portray computer technicians and IT professionals for a professional image library shoot. This is a great opportunity for new talent—no modeling or acting experience is required. The production is looking for a diverse mix of men and women with all body types and abilities, ages 35–65, who can look natural and confident on camera in a workplace setting. If you have real experience working with computers or in IT, that’s a big plus.
Filming will take place near Houston, Texas, and selected talent will work one shoot day during the scheduled production window. Some roles may be eligible for additional pay if final images are used.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a tech employee (computer technician/IT professional) in a staged workplace environment
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Take simple direction for natural posing, expressions, and realistic on-the-job actions
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Arrive prepared and professional for a full-day photoshoot
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Work comfortably with a crew in a studio/location shoot setting
Requirements
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Ages 35–65
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Open to all genders, ethnicities, body types, and abilities
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Must be a local hire in the Houston, TX area (no travel provided)
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Comfortable being photographed for a commercial image library
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Not required to be a professional actor or model
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Bonus: real experience in computers, IT, or technical work
Compensation
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$500 for the shoot day
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Additional $500 if photos are used (potential total $1,000)
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One-day booking within the shoot window (exact day provided upon selection)
Houston Female Talent (18–35) for Casting Project
Job Description
A casting project is seeking Houston-based female talent to portray a cool, stylish character with an effortless edge—someone who could realistically be in a band, a barista, a skateboarder, or a hairstylist. This opportunity is looking for women with a slender/fit look, strong natural charisma, and an interesting, modern vibe that reads authentic on camera.
Job Responsibilities
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Appear on camera portraying a trendy, real-world character type (band member/barista/skater/hairstylist)
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Take direction well and bring natural, confident energy to the scene
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Maintain a camera-ready look that fits the requested style
Requirements
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Female, ages 18–35
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Must be local to Houston
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All ethnicities encouraged
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Slender/fit appearance
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Cool style and presence (hair, accessories, and overall vibe that feels modern and authentic)
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Comfortable being photographed/filmed and following creative direction
Compensation
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Pay rate not listed
Real People, Families & Friend Groups for Major Car Campaign
Job Description
A national car campaign is seeking real people, families, and friend groups to appear in a variety of lifestyle scenes. Talent will portray everyday moments such as road trips, parties, hanging out at a food cart, playing with pets, and dancing. Groups of genuine friends or family members are especially encouraged, as the project aims to capture authentic chemistry and natural connection. Filming will take place in Houston for a one-day shoot.
Job Responsibilities
- Participate in lifestyle scenes such as traveling, celebrating, or casual hangouts
- Take direction from the production team to achieve natural, relatable moments
- Work collaboratively with friends, family members, or other selected talent
- Bring authentic energy and personality to the shoot
Requirements
- Open to real families, friend groups, and individuals
- Comfortable performing everyday actions on camera
- Able to work in Houston for a one-day shoot
- Must be comfortable being featured in a national campaign
Compensation
- $700 for the shoot day
- $4,000 if featured in the final edit
Job Description
We are looking for experienced, driven, bilingual Social Media Content Specialists that are available to work a combination of shifts, including days – 8AM – 4PM North American Central Standard Time, evenings – 4PM -12AM North American Central Standard Time, and overnights 12AM – 8AM North American Central Time throughout the week AND on weekends, to join our growing team.
What awaits you?
- Review, monitor, moderate, and respond to comments posted to our clients’ social channels (Facebook, Instagram, etc.) on behalf of our clients using their unique brand voice.
- Craft creative written content to encourage participation and increase engagement across our clients’ social channels.
- Provide our clients’ audience with an excellent experience through the clients’ social channels.
- Escalate issues, observations, opportunities, and insights through the relevant channels.
- Understand our clients’ social media strategy, tone-of-voice, and brand guidelines, to communicate with their audience efficiently.
- Ensure the online community’s safety policies and brand guidelines are being followed by all members.
Qualifications
- Exceptional written communication (spelling, grammar, syntax, etc.) in English AND one of the following languages: German, Spanish, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, Dutch, or Thai. Native fluency (C2 proficiency level) in both languages required.
- US permanent residency.
- Open and flexible availability to work a combination of the eight-hour shifts noted above throughout the week and weekends. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate any limitations in availability.
- Professional experience moderating and engaging across all social media platforms.
- Experience writing, editing, and creating engaging content in the social media space using brand voice while following established guidelines.
- The ability to tailor your written tone and voice to match each customer.
- Exceptional customer service skills.
- Knowledge of, experience with, and a genuine interest in content being moderated in multiple industries.
- Reliable high-speed internet with no data restrictions.
- An active Facebook account.
NOTE: Full-time (32-40 hours per week) and part-time (24-32 hours per week) opportunities are available. All shifts are 8 hours in length with the expectation to be available to work a combination of the shifts/days outlined above.
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Additional Information
The hourly pay range for this position is $14.75 to $15.00 USD. Actual hourly pay within the hourly range will be based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, and skills.
We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds foster a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better business results. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the clients we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.
We are committed to working with our candidates from all ability levels throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [email protected] or to begin a conversation about your individual accessibility needs throughout the hiring process.
ICUC thanks all applicants, however only those who qualify for next steps will be contacted.
About dentsu
Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world’s leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in more than 110 markets, it has a proven track record of nurturing and developing innovations, combining the talents of its global network of leadership brands to develop impactful and integrated growth solutions for clients. Dentsu delivers end-to-end experience transformation (EX) by integrating its services across Media, CXM and Creative, while its business transformation (BX) mindset pushes the boundaries of transformation and sustainable growth for brands, people and society.
Dentsu, Innovating to Impact.
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We are champions for meaningful progress and we strive to be a force for good—for our people, for our clients, for the industry and for our society. We keep our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. We embed diversity, in our mindset, in our solutions and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable and culturally fluent environment. Building this culture within our teams makes us better collaborators with each other and with our clients, driving better outcomes for all.
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Casting Call for Featured Extra – 40 Dates and 40 Nights (Church Date Role)
Job Description: We are seeking a Caucasian male, aged 20s to mid-30s, with an unusual or unique appearance, possibly with a comedic or awkward physicality, to be featured as the “Church Date” in the upcoming movie 40 Dates and 40 Nights. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who can bring an interesting and memorable presence to a fun and quirky scene in the film.
Job Responsibilities:
- Portray a featured extra in the role of “Church Date” in a key scene.
- Be available for the entire day of filming as needed.
- Follow direction from the production team and maintain a positive attitude on set.
Requirements:
- Caucasian male, aged 20s to mid-30s.
- Must have a unique or unusual look with possible comedic or awkward physicality.
- Available to work all day on the designated filming date in Houston, TX.
- Must have reliable transportation to the filming location.
Compensation Details:
- Pay: $100 for up to 8 hours of work.
- Additional pay: $12.50/hour for any time worked beyond 8 hours.