Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

“Cactus Club” Open Casting Call

“Cactus Club,” a local film shooting in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is seeking background actors for a gritty 1940s-style boxing match scene at the Railyards in ABQ. Selected talent will portray energetic spectators cheering and jeering during the match. This is an unpaid opportunity open to adults of all ethnicities who are interested in gaining on-set experience and contributing to an exciting period film production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a spectator at a gritty boxing match set in a 1940s-inspired environment.
• Cheer, jeer, and react enthusiastically during the filmed boxing match.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Remain engaged and in character during multiple takes.
• Work on location at the Railyards in Albuquerque.
• Be available from late afternoon into the evening on Sunday, October 5.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Open to performers of all ethnicities.
• Must be available for the full required filming period.
• Comfortable portraying an energetic boxing match spectator.
• Able to follow on-set instructions and work collaboratively with the production team.
• Interest in participating in a 1940s-style film scene is encouraged.

Compensation

• This is an unpaid casting opportunity.
• Meals will be provided during the shoot.

COmmercial Casting Call for Teen Actors

A commercial filming in Albuquerque, New Mexico is casting performers who can portray high school students. The production is specifically seeking 18-year-old actors, as minors cannot be hired for this role. Slightly older performers who convincingly look like high school students are also encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a high school student in a commercial production
• Follow direction from the production and casting teams
• Maintain a professional attitude on set
• Participate in filming as scheduled on October 17

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Performers slightly older than 18 may apply if they can convincingly portray a high school student
• Must be available to film in Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Must be available on October 17
• Current photo required for consideration
• Minors are not eligible for this role

Compensation

• Compensation details were not provided
• Selected talent will receive production-specific payment information if booked

Apple TV ‘PLURIBUS’ Season 2 Open Casting Call

Job Description

New Mexico Casting Company is holding an open casting call for season two of the Apple TV series PLURIBUS. They are looking for Middle Eastern women to appear in an upcoming episode filming in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This is a great opportunity for local talent to get on-camera experience on a major television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a Middle Eastern woman in episode scenes
• Take direction from the director and assistant directors on set
• Stay available for filming once shoot dates are scheduled

Requirements

• Middle Eastern women
• Able to work locally in Santa Fe, New Mexico
• All experience levels are welcome

Compensation

• $130 for 8 hours of work

Young-Looking Male Talent for Local Commercial in Albuquerque

Job Description

A local commercial is seeking 18-year-old males, or slightly older men who look young, for filming in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This paid on-camera opportunity offers cash payment at the end of the filming day.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a local commercial.
• Follow the production team’s direction during filming.

Requirements

• Male talent age 18, or slightly older with a youthful appearance.
• Be available to film in Albuquerque.
• Submit a current full-length photo by email.

Compensation

• Paid in cash at the end of the filming day.

Job Description

Inspirado is casting the role of Sophia for a non-union mental health PSA filming in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The campaign addresses alcohol abuse and self-isolation among teen girls and follows Sophia, an isolated teenager who begins to see the possibility of change after a friend reaches out. The project will be filmed on 16mm film.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Sophia, a teenage girl experiencing isolation.
• Perform emotionally grounded scenes involving sensitive subject matter.
• Deliver a natural and authentic performance on camera.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.

Requirements

• Hispanic female talent.
• Ages 13–26 to portray 13–17.
• Must be able to work as a local in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
• Comfortable performing material involving mental health, alcohol abuse, and isolation.
• Non-union talent.
• Minors must have a parent or guardian accompany them throughout production.

Compensation

• $450 + 20% agency fee.
• Usage: All media in perpetuity, including print.
• English-language campaign for the New Mexico region.

Bilingual Female Actor for Political Commercial

Job Description

A non-union Republican political commercial is seeking a bilingual female actor for a paid production in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The role calls for a confident performer who can deliver political campaign material naturally and effectively on camera. Previous waitress or bartending experience is a plus.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a featured role in a political commercial.
• Deliver scripted material naturally and confidently on camera.
• Take direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Portray the character with an authentic and engaging screen presence.
• Participate professionally in the required production activities.

Requirements

• Female actor, ages 25–45.
• Hispanic or Caucasian.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
• Waitress or bartending experience is a plus.
• Comfortable performing political campaign material.
• Must be available for the required travel and production schedule.

Compensation

• Session rate: $850.
• Usage: $1,500 for 30-second TV spot with 15-second and 6-second cutdowns for TV and digital use in New Mexico through November 2026.
• Exclusivity: $750.
• Travel: Paid by production.

Job Description

A live promotional event in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is seeking a brand ambassador to represent Jose Cuervo during a sparkling canned variety pack sampling activation. The selected ambassador will interact with customers, support product sampling, and create a friendly and engaging brand experience in a retail environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Represent Jose Cuervo professionally during the sampling activation.
• Engage with customers and introduce the featured products.
• Assist with product sampling and promotional activities.
• Maintain an energetic, approachable, and professional presence.
• Follow all event and retail location guidelines.

Requirements

• Must be legally eligible to work an alcohol sampling event.
• Friendly, outgoing, and comfortable engaging with customers.
• Professional appearance and communication skills.
• Must be able to work at the Total Wine location on Zafarano Drive in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Compensation

• $35 per hour

Background Actors for “Hides the Fire” Proof-of-Concept Film

Job Description

“Hides the Fire” is seeking background actors for a one-day proof-of-concept film production in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The project is especially seeking Indigenous and Native American men and women, while background performers of all ethnicities are welcome. Scenes take place on a working movie set, with extras portraying actors, film crew members, production personnel, and other entertainment industry professionals. The project supports a planned feature film bringing attention to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) crisis.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a background actor in proof-of-concept film scenes.
• Portray actors, film crew, production personnel, or other movie-set workers.
• Perform natural background actions appropriate to a working film set.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain professionalism and continuity while on set.

Requirements

• Ages 18 and older.
• Indigenous and Native American men and women are especially encouraged to apply.
• Background actors of all ethnicities are welcome.
• Must be comfortable portraying entertainment industry professionals.
• Must be able to work in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Compensation

• Unpaid volunteer opportunity.
• Food provided.
• IMDb credit provided.
• On-set still photographs provided.

Job Description

A paid non-union vertical production filming in Las Cruces, New Mexico, is casting a female actor for the role of Es. The character is beautiful, street-smart, and guarded while carrying an underlying vulnerability, requiring an actor who can balance toughness with genuine emotional depth. This is a layered dramatic role requiring strong emotional range along with some physical and action-oriented performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Es as street-smart, guarded, and emotionally vulnerable.
• Deliver a layered dramatic performance with strong emotional range.
• Perform physical and action-oriented material required by the role.
• Follow direction during dramatic and physically demanding scenes.
• Work professionally within the production’s closed-set protocols.

Requirements

• Female actor.
• In her 20s.
• Strong dramatic acting ability and emotional range required.
• Must be comfortable performing physical/action work.
• Role includes partial nudity with parameters disclosed before booking.
• No nudity is required during the audition.
• Closed-set protocols will be observed.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

A paid non-union vertical production filming in Las Cruces, New Mexico, is casting a male actor to portray Thug-Uno, a ruthless and unpredictable character with a sadistic streak. The role calls for a performer who can create a genuinely threatening screen presence through physicality, intimidation, and controlled aggression. Thug-Uno is armed and dangerous and takes pleasure in intimidation and violence, making this a physically demanding dramatic role.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Thug-Uno as ruthless, unpredictable, intimidating, and dangerous.
• Perform physically demanding dramatic and action-oriented scenes.
• Participate in professionally staged gunplay sequences.
• Perform choreographed fight and confrontation scenes.
• Follow direction and established safety protocols during action sequences.

Requirements

• Male actor.
• Ages 20–30s.
• Must be comfortable with staged gunplay.
• Must be comfortable performing fight choreography.
• Action or physical performance ability required for the role.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.
• Non-union production.