Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Background Actors for Ransom Canyon Season 2

Job Description
The hit series Ransom Canyon is back for Season 2 and casting background actors of all ages, genders, and ethnicities. Filming will take place across New Mexico, offering an exciting opportunity to be part of a major television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as background actors in various scenes for Season 2

• Contribute to creating authentic and engaging environments on screen

• Follow direction from the production team while maintaining professionalism on set

• Represent diverse characters that bring the series to life

Requirements

• Open to all ages, genders, and ethnicities

• Must be available for scheduled filming dates between mid-September and mid-January

• Professional attitude and ability to take direction on set

Compensation

• Paid background acting roles

• Opportunity for recurring background appearances throughout the season

Football Players Casting Call – Netflix Series

Job Description
A new Netflix TV series is seeking local football players who can portray high school athletes. This is a paid opportunity for athletes who are passionate about the game and can bring authenticity to a sports-driven storyline. Filming will take place in and around Albuquerque with the possibility of overnight shoots.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a high school football player on screen

• Participate in football practice and gameplay scenes

• Follow direction from production staff and coordinate with other cast members

• Be available for possible overnight shoots

Requirements

• Must be 18 or older but able to pass as a high school student

• Strong physical ability and football knowledge required

• Comfortable performing in both staged practice and game sequences

• Must provide a recent photo, name, age, and contact number with submission

Compensation

• Paid opportunity for all selected football players

Actors for Workplace Training Industrial

Job Description
A non-union workplace harassment training industrial is seeking professional actors to portray key roles in scripted scenarios. This project highlights workplace dynamics, bias, and appropriate responses. Selected talent will participate in filmed training modules designed for corporate education.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray characters with authenticity and emotional range for workplace scenarios

• Deliver lines with clarity and confidence to support training objectives

• Work collaboratively with directors and production crew to ensure accurate portrayals

• Commit to the full project schedule and sign a personal appearance release

Requirements

• [Forrest]: Male, 30s, Indigenous or Indian American. Perceptive, blunt, and works in IT. Must convey inner conflict when witnessing discrimination and deciding how to act.

• [Diego]: Male, 30s, Hispanic. Successful lawyer with charm and charisma. Handsome, confident, and wealthy but with underlying warmth and depth that contrasts his outward persona.

• Must be available during the full production window

• Strong acting ability required to balance serious themes with relatability

Compensation

• $2000 per week for 2 weeks

Football Player Types for Upcoming Show

Job Description
A new production is seeking young male talent with football experience to portray high school football players in an upcoming show. Filming will begin mid-September and continue through mid-January. Applicants between the ages of 18–24 must be able to convincingly play high school-aged characters.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray high school football players on screen

• Participate in football-related scenes requiring athletic ability

• Follow direction from the production team to ensure authenticity

• Work collaboratively with cast and crew to bring scenes to life

Requirements

• Male, ages 18–24 (must be able to pass as a high school student)

• Previous football playing experience required

• Must be reliable and professional on set

• Comfortable filming through mid-January

Compensation

• Paid role with extended filming opportunity

Casting Call for Advanced Two-Step Dancers

Job Description
A new project is now seeking talented dancers with advanced two-step experience. Line dance knowledge is also a plus. This opportunity is perfect for performers who want to showcase their skills in a professional production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform advanced two-step dance routines on set

• Showcase line dance moves if required

• Follow choreography and direction from the production team

• Maintain high energy and professionalism during rehearsals and filming

Requirements

• Ages 20–40

• Advanced two-step dance skills required

• Line dance experience preferred but not mandatory

• Must be confident performing in front of the camera

Compensation

• Paid opportunity (details provided upon selection)

Casting Call – Background Extras for Indie Feature Night Driver

Job Description
A new indie feature film titled Night Driver is now casting background extras in Las Cruces, NM. The production is seeking locals to fill various roles with a strong preference for 1990s-inspired looks to fit the film’s style.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a background extra in scheduled filming scenes

• Bring a natural and authentic 1990s-inspired look to set

• Follow direction from the production team and maintain professionalism

• Be flexible with availability as filming may occur on multiple days

Requirements

• Men and women, all ethnicities, all ages

• Must be local to Las Cruces or able to work locally (no travel or lodging provided)

• 1990s looks encouraged: slightly longer hair, no dyed unnatural colors, no modern shaves or cuts

Compensation

• $120 for 8 hours

• Paid background role with screen credit opportunity

Spanish-Speaking Man Needed for Speaking Role

Job Description
A production is casting a Spanish-speaking man for a one-day speaking role. This opportunity is open to local talent in New Mexico and does not require prior acting experience. The role is paid at a competitive day rate, and filming will take place between September and the end of October.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a speaking role in Spanish for a scripted scene

• Follow the director’s instructions to deliver authentic and engaging dialogue

• Collaborate with the crew to ensure a smooth filming process

Requirements

• Male, ages 50s–70s

• Must be fluent in Spanish

• New Mexico locals only

• No acting experience required

• Submit a recent headshot or clear cell phone photo (no filters, hats, or sunglasses) along with contact details and location

Compensation

• $1,200 per day

• One-day shoot between September 8 and end of October

Casting Call – How To Be A Zombie

Job Description
A satirical zombie comedy short film is seeking talented actors and crew to join an exciting, non-union production. The story follows a seasoned zombie who struggles to train two curious newborn zombies, blending slapstick humor, surrealism, and over-the-top comedic elements. This is an outdoor, on-location shoot with a fun, highly collaborative atmosphere—perfect for performers looking to grow their craft and build their reel.

Job Responsibilities (Actors)

• Bring comedic timing, energy, and improvisation to character roles

• Work comfortably with safe, unloaded prop firearms under supervision

• Follow direction closely while maintaining character in physical comedy scenes

• Engage in playful interactions, classroom-style scenes, and zombie training sequences

Requirements (Actors)

• All roles open to various ethnicities and genders

• Age range: 20s–40s depending on role

• Overenthusiastic, playful demeanor with a childlike sense of wonder

• Comfortable participating in action sequences and comedic physicality

• Must follow all safety protocols with prop firearms under certified armorer guidance

Compensation (Actors)

• Unpaid; copy of film, footage for reel, meals/snacks, and credit provided

• Possible assistance with travel or accommodations depending on circumstances

Crew Positions Needed

• Cinematographer / Camera Operator: Operate professional video camera, capture outdoor scenes, assist as clapper loader

• Sound Designer: Provide clean sound and vocal audio, assist with end credits music

• Gaffer: Manage outdoor lighting in daytime forest locations

• Makeup Artist / Hair Stylist: Create undead looks for zombies and maintain continuity throughout filming

• Script Supervisor: Ensure continuity in actor positions, props, and dialogue; assist as clapper loader

• Editor: Collaborate on final vision, assemble footage into polished scenes

Requirements (Crew)

• Relevant experience and strong technical skills in desired role

• Ability to work in outdoor conditions and collaborate in a creative team setting

Compensation (Crew)

• Unpaid; credit, meals/snacks, and reel footage provided

• Opportunities for creative collaboration and portfolio building