Jobs in New Jersey, United States

1980s Background Actors for Time Travel Movie

Job Description
Boys With Ties is casting background actors for an upcoming low-budget time travel movie centered around the 1980s. Casting directors are searching for talent of all ages who can authentically recreate 1980s fashion and style for featured background scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background actors in a time travel movie
• Wear 1980s-inspired wardrobe and hairstyles
• Follow on-set direction from the production team
• Help create authentic retro crowd scenes and environments

Requirements

• Open to all ages
• Must be able to style yourself in 1980s attire
• Comfortable appearing on camera
• Must submit a current photo in 1980s-inspired clothing/style

Compensation

• Unpaid / $0 budget independent film opportunity
• Experience-building opportunity for actors and film enthusiasts

Curly Hair Model Casting Call for Beauty Campaign

Job Description
A beauty and hair brand is now casting models with curly hair for an upcoming styling and social media campaign in New Jersey. Production is seeking confident talent who want to showcase their natural curls while participating in professional beauty services and promotional content.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a beauty and hair-focused modeling experience
• Showcase natural curls for social media and promotional content
• Collaborate with hairstylists and creative teams during sessions
• Appear in professional photos and videos for brand marketing
• Represent the brand with confidence and personality

Requirements

• Seeking models with curly hair textures
• Comfortable appearing on camera and social media
• Must be available for the scheduled New Jersey event
• Confident and expressive personalities encouraged
• Open to aspiring and experienced models
• Interest in beauty, haircare, and fashion preferred

Compensation

• Free haircut and color treatments
• Opportunity to be featured on the brand’s social media platforms
• Professional beauty and modeling experience
• Chance to join the brand’s future model roster

Job Description

An indie short film production is seeking talented and passionate crew members, production assistants, and extras for an upcoming project filming in New York City and Jersey City. This is an exciting opportunity for aspiring and experienced film professionals to collaborate on a creative independent production.

The production team is hiring for several behind-the-scenes crew roles, along with extras to appear on camera.

Job Responsibilities

Selected candidates may be responsible for:

• Assisting with production coordination and set operations
• Supporting camera and lighting departments
• Managing costumes, props, and set dressing
• Operating boom microphones and assisting audio capture
• Supporting directing staff and production scheduling
• Assisting with grip and equipment setup
• Providing craft services and on-set support
• Participating as background extras during filming

Requirements

Production is currently seeking the following positions:

• Assistant Director
• 2nd Assistant Director
• 1st Assistant Camera
• 2nd Assistant Camera
• Art Director
• Set Dresser
• Costume Designer
• Boom Operator
• Key Grip
• Meals & Crafty Support
• Extras
• Production Assistants (PAs)

Additional Requirements:

• Must be reliable and punctual
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced production environment
• Previous film set experience is a plus but not required for all positions
• Must be available for filming in NYC and Jersey City

Compensation Details

Compensation details were not specified. Meals & crafty support may be donation-based depending on the role.

Job Description

Floafers is casting real families in the New York City area for an upcoming paid lifestyle content shoot promoting the family footwear brand’s products. The production is seeking families with 2–3 children ages 3–9 for a fun outdoor shoot designed to feel more like a playdate than a traditional photoshoot.

The shoot will capture candid family moments including playground activities, outdoor play, and movement-focused lifestyle content.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a family lifestyle photo and content shoot
• Engage naturally in outdoor activities and play
• Work with the creative team during a relaxed outdoor production
• Attend the scheduled weekend shoot in New Jersey

Requirements

• Real families with 2–3 children
• Children must be between ages 3–9
• Based in the NYC area or able to work in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey
• Comfortable participating in an outdoor lifestyle shoot
• No modeling experience required

Compensation

• Paid opportunity
• Free Floafers product provided
• Professional family lifestyle campaign experience

Job Description

A SAG-AFTRA micro-budget short film is now casting a child actor for an upcoming beach scene filming in the New York/New Jersey area. The production is seeking a young Caucasian child to portray a natural, quiet beach moment in a simple exterior scene.

This role requires no dialogue and focuses on authentic on-camera presence as the child plays by the beach. The production is looking for talent comfortable in outdoor environments and accompanied by a parent or guardian during filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a short film beach scene
• Perform naturally on camera without dialogue
• Follow direction from the production team during filming
• Attend a short exterior beach shoot with a parent or guardian present

Requirements

• Child ages 3–6
• Caucasian
• Must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
• Comfortable in outdoor and beach environments
• Available for flexible shoot dates during the weeks of May 4 and May 11
• Must submit:
  • Recent photo
  • Child’s name and age
  • Parent or guardian contact information

Compensation

• Paid opportunity
• Rate disclosed upon inquiry

Job Description
A short psychological film is seeking a talented male actor to take on a lead role. The project will be filmed in North Jersey and is designed as a performance-driven piece with strong emotional depth. The film is intended for submission to film festivals, offering valuable exposure and high-quality material for actors.

The lead character, Thomas, is a complex individual with a dark past who becomes entangled in a tense, otherworldly confrontation that forces him to face his past actions. This role requires an actor capable of delivering a raw, grounded, and intense performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the lead character “Thomas” with emotional depth and authenticity
• Deliver a compelling performance in a psychologically intense narrative
• Collaborate with the director and production team to bring the character to life
• Participate in a one-day shoot and be fully prepared for performance-driven scenes

Requirements

• Male actor with strong acting ability
• Ability to convincingly portray a criminal character
• Comfortable performing emotionally intense and raw scenes
• Must demonstrate subtlety and depth in performance
• Previous acting experience and reel preferred

Compensation

• Paid role (rate disclosed upon selection)
• One-day shoot commitment
• Opportunity for film festival exposure and professional portfolio material

Skilled Basketball Players for Social Media Campaign

Job Description
A social media video campaign is casting skilled basketball players in the NYC/NJ area for an exciting paid opportunity. This project is looking for talented athletes who can confidently dribble, shoot, and showcase real basketball skills on camera. Selected talent will be featured in a dynamic sports-focused video highlighting athleticism and energy.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform basketball skills such as dribbling and shooting on camera
• Participate in filmed sports sequences and gameplay-style moments
• Follow creative direction from the production team
• Bring high energy and authenticity to the shoot

Requirements

• Men and women ages 18–21
• Open to all ethnicities
• Must have strong basketball skills
• High school or league-level experience preferred
• Must be able to self-report to filming location near Edgewater, NJ
• Comfortable performing on camera

Compensation

• $500 for shoot day
• Additional usage compensation
• Opportunity to be featured in a social media campaign

Asian Soccer Spectator Background Actors for Feature Film

Job Description
A major feature film production is now casting paid background actors to portray Asian soccer spectators in an exciting stadium scene. Filming will take place in New Jersey, offering talent the chance to be part of a high-energy sports environment. This opportunity is perfect for individuals looking to gain on-set experience, as no prior acting background is required. When applying, be sure to include submission code A99.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray realistic soccer spectators during live-action scenes
• Follow on-set direction from the production team
• React naturally to game scenarios and crowd energy
• Maintain continuity throughout filming scenes

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be able to portray Asian ethnicity
• No acting experience required
• Comfortable working in a crowd setting
• Able to take direction and remain professional on set
• Available for filming in New Jersey

Compensation

• Paid background acting role
• No fees required to participate

Job Description:
A Netflix feature film titled “The 99ers” is now casting paid background actors to portray Asian soccer spectators. Casting directors are seeking adults who can authentically represent soccer fans in a lively stadium setting. This is a great opportunity for individuals looking to gain on-set experience, as no prior acting experience is required.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray soccer spectators in stadium scenes
• Follow direction from the production and casting team
• React naturally to gameplay and crowd वातावरण
• Maintain continuity and energy throughout filming
• Arrive on set prepared and on time

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be able to portray Asian soccer spectators
• No acting experience required
• Must be available for filming in Newark, New Jersey
• Ability to follow instructions and work well in a group setting

Compensation:

• Paid background acting role (rate not specified)

Job Description:
A high-impact fashion presentation titled From Root to Runway is seeking female models for an upcoming Hair & Beauty event in New Jersey. This visually driven showcase explores themes of origin, evolution, and self-expression through hair and fashion, offering models the opportunity to perform in a dynamic, live runway setting.

Job Responsibilities:

• Walk in a live runway fashion presentation
• Showcase styled looks that highlight natural hair and identity
• Participate in quick changes and light styling adjustments
• Represent the creative vision of the show with confidence and presence

Requirements:

• Female models, sizes 2–8
• All heights welcome
• Natural hair only (no weaves or braids)
• Strong runway walk or confident stage presence
• Comfortable with quick changes and light styling
• Must be able to travel to Secaucus, New Jersey

Compensation:

• Unpaid opportunity
• Exposure, content creation, and networking opportunities