Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Asian Male Background Actor for Commercial

Job Description
A commercial production is casting an Asian male background actor for a featured scene. This role involves portraying a natural, everyday character in a lifestyle setting, contributing to a realistic and engaging commercial environment. Talent should be comfortable on camera and able to deliver subtle, authentic performance in a non-speaking role.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent in a commercial shoot
• Portray a natural, everyday character on camera
• Follow direction from the production team during filming
• Participate in simple on-camera actions, including holding a cell phone

Requirements

• Asian male, age 50+
• Natural, average everyday appearance
• Comfortable working on camera
• Must be able to work as a local hire
• Flexible availability for a full shoot day

Compensation

• $200 for up to 8 hours
• Overtime pay after 8 hours (if applicable)

Background Talent for Sports Betting Social Media Campaign

Job Description
A social media campaign for a sports betting platform is casting background talent for a high-energy shoot. This project is looking for diverse individuals who can bring natural reactions, personality, and authenticity to lifestyle-driven content. Talent will appear in digital content used across multiple platforms, contributing to a modern and engaging visual campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent in a social media shoot
• Deliver natural, lifestyle-based reactions on camera
• Follow direction from the production team during filming
• Remain professional and adaptable during long shoot days

Requirements

• Ages 25–55, all genders and ethnicities
• Must be local hire
• Comfortable working on camera in a casual, social setting
• Must be available for a full-day shoot (up to 12+ hours)
• Reliable and able to take direction

Compensation

• $300 flat rate for shoot day
• Footage usage in perpetuity

Background Actor #8 – Hitman / TBI Agent / Teen Student

Job Description
A documentary reenactment production is casting a female background actor for multiple character portrayals, including a hitman, agent, or student. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to dramatic storytelling in a non-union project.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray various roles in reenactment scenes
• Follow direction to ensure realistic and engaging background action
• Adapt performance to fit different character types
• Maintain professionalism and consistency on set

Requirements

• Female, age 30
• Comfortable portraying a range of character types
• Able to take direction and adapt quickly
• Reliable and available for filming schedule

Compensation

• $140 for 12 hours

Background Actor #7 – Teacher / Counselor / Teen Student

Job Description
A documentary reenactment project is casting a versatile female background actor to portray a teacher, counselor, or teen student. This role is ideal for talent who can adapt to different character types and deliver natural, believable performances.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray multiple roles including teacher, counselor, or student
• Follow direction to create realistic background scenes
• Maintain consistency across takes
• Collaborate with cast and crew during filming

Requirements

• Female, early 30s to early 40s, able to play younger
• Mid-length hair
• Strong adaptability and natural acting ability
• Comfortable in reenactment-style productions
• Reliable and flexible with scheduling

Compensation

• $140 for 12 hours

Background Actor #6 – Teacher / Counselor

Job Description
A documentary reenactment production is seeking a female background actor to portray a teacher or counselor in realistic scenes. This role focuses on subtle, natural performance within a professional environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a teacher or counselor in reenactment scenes
• Follow on-set direction to maintain authenticity
• Support scene continuity and realism
• Work collaboratively with the production team

Requirements

• Female, ages 30–50
• Straight, mid-length hair
• Comfortable in a background role for documentary-style filming
• Professional, reliable, and able to follow direction

Compensation

• $140 for 12 hours

Background Actor #5 – Teacher / Counselor

Job Description
A non-union documentary reenactment project is casting a female background actor to portray a teacher or counselor. This role is ideal for talent who can bring a natural, grounded presence to educational or professional scenes in a realistic storytelling format.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a teacher or counselor in reenactment scenes
• Follow direction to create authentic, believable background action
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming
• Collaborate with cast and crew on set

Requirements

• Female, ages 30–50
• Long brown hair, small frame preferred
• Comfortable working in documentary-style reenactments
• Reliable and available for flexible call times
• Able to take direction and perform naturally

Compensation

• $140 for 12 hours

Female TBI Agent for Reenactment Series

Job Description
A non-union documentary production is casting a female background actor to portray a TBI agent in a reenactment series filming in Nashville, TN. This role requires a confident, authoritative presence and the ability to deliver realistic, story-driven performances in investigative-style scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a TBI agent in reenactment scenes
• Follow direction from the production team for blocking and continuity
• Maintain a professional and authoritative on-camera presence
• Deliver realistic and engaging background performance

Requirements

• Female, ages 30–50
• Blonde or grey hair with freckles
• Strong presence suitable for a law enforcement role
• Comfortable performing in reenactment-style scenes
• Must be local to Nashville, TN

Compensation

• $140 for a 12-hour workday
• Non-union documentary role
• Opportunity to gain on-set experience

Background Actors for Multiple Roles in Reenactment Series

Job Description
A non-union documentary production is casting background actors to portray multiple roles in a reenactment series filming in Nashville, TN. This project requires versatile performers who can take on a variety of characters across different scenes, including everyday individuals and professional roles. Talent should be adaptable, expressive, and comfortable performing in realistic, story-driven scenarios.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray multiple characters across various reenactment scenes
• Adapt performance style to match different roles and scenarios
• Follow direction from the production team for blocking and continuity
• Maintain professionalism and consistency throughout filming

Requirements

• Male, ages 18–26
• All ethnicities welcome
• Strong adaptability and natural on-camera presence
• Comfortable portraying roles such as student, worker, law enforcement, or similar
• Must be local to Nashville, TN and available for full filming days

Compensation

• $140 for a 12-hour workday
• Non-union documentary project
• Opportunity to gain experience across multiple character roles

Featured Talent for Indie Short Film

Job Description
An indie short film is casting featured talent for a project filming in Nashville, TN. The production is seeking a range of performers, including children, teens, young adults, and older adults, to portray key characters across different life stages. This project focuses on character-driven storytelling, requiring talent who are comfortable on camera and can bring natural, expressive performances to emotionally grounded scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray featured roles in an indie short film
• Deliver authentic, character-driven performances on camera
• Follow direction from the director and production team
• Maintain professionalism and continuity during filming
• Participate in scenes that may involve portraying different life stages

Requirements

• Male talent across multiple age groups: children (6–8), teens (14–16), young adults (20–30), and older adults (65–85)
• Strong on-camera presence with natural acting ability
• Comfortable performing in emotional and narrative-driven scenes
• Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian on set
• Must be local to the Nashville, TN area

Compensation

• $200 for up to 12 hours of work
• Featured roles in an indie short film

High School Student Roles for TV Background Casting

Job Description
A television production is casting background talent to portray high school students in a non-union project filming in Nashville, TN. This opportunity is perfect for young-looking adults who can realistically embody student life and bring natural energy to school-based scenes. Talent should be comfortable working on set and able to follow direction in a fast-paced filming environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray high school students in background scenes
• Follow direction from the production team for blocking and movement
• Maintain continuity and consistency throughout filming
• Bring natural, youthful energy to classroom and school settings

Requirements

• Ages 18–20 (must be 18+, no minors)
• Must look young enough to portray a high school student
• All genders welcome
• Reliable and available for a full day of filming
• Must be local to Nashville, TN

Compensation

• $100 for up to 8 hours (plus $12.50/hour after 8 hours)
• Non-union background role
• Opportunity to gain on-set experience