Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Casting Call for Car Owners with 1995–2005 Vehicles

A commercial production is seeking car owners with vehicles from the years 1995 to 2005 for an upcoming shoot. This is a great opportunity to have your car featured on screen in a professionally produced commercial. Ideal models include Honda Civics, Toyota Corollas, or similar everyday cars from that era.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide your vehicle for use during a commercial shoot
• Be available on set to oversee the vehicle’s usage if needed
• Collaborate with the production team to ensure safe and accurate representation of the car

Requirements

• Car must be from 1995–2005 (Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, or similar preferred)
• Must be located in or near Saratoga, NY
• Available for a shoot taking place the week of April 17
• Must provide clear photos of the car along with year, make, and model

Compensation

• Paid opportunity; specific rate shared upon booking

Casting Call for Adult Women’s Basketball Teams

A commercial production is seeking a women’s basketball team for an upcoming shoot. This is a great opportunity for teams or pick-up groups who play together regularly to appear in a professionally produced commercial. The shoot will highlight authentic team dynamics and energy on the court.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as a team in on-camera basketball scenes
• Follow direction from the production crew during filming
• Maintain high energy and natural teamwork on set

Requirements

• Team must include 6–7 adult women
• Must play together regularly (league or pick-up style)
• Must be based in or near Saratoga, NY
• Available for filming the week of April 17
• Submit contact info for the team and any relevant experience

Compensation

• Paid opportunity; full details provided upon selection

Casting Call for Female Talent to Portray Native American

A new project slated for early April is seeking a female actor who can authentically portray a Native American character in her 20s. This is an exciting opportunity to participate in a meaningful production and bring authentic representation to the screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a Native American female character with authenticity and depth
• Participate in rehearsals or fittings as required by production
• Work closely with the director to bring the vision to life

Requirements

• Female talent able to portray Native American
• Must appear to be in her 20s
• Reliable and available for the production dates in early April
• Prior acting or on-set experience preferred but not required

Compensation

• Paid opportunity; details provided upon booking
• Usage and role-specific info shared with selected talent

Young Female Guitarist Casting Call – Feature Film Role

Job Description
A feature film is casting girls who play electric guitar to portray a lead character in an upcoming production. This role centers around a confident 9–11-year-old who rocks out in a band with her friends. The chosen performer will be expected to learn and play a specific song as part of the storyline. This is a SAG-AFTRA covered special ability role with rehearsal and shoot days in NYC.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a young girl in a band playing electric guitar
• Perform on camera with real guitar-playing ability
• Take direction and work closely with the cast and crew
• Learn and play a specific song if cast

Requirements

• Girls ages 9–11
• Must be skilled in playing electric guitar
• Must be able to work as a local hire in New York City
• SAG-AFTRA or Non-Union performers welcome
• Must have a valid NY work permit and trust account (if not SAG-AFTRA)
• Must be available for all scheduled shoot and rehearsal dates

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA rate: $950/day (special ability role)

Background Actors with Mahjong Experience for Crime Drama Scene

Job Description
A major television series is now casting background actors for an interior scene featuring Chinese Mahjong players. This casting is open to both union and non-union talent with authentic experience playing Mahjong. The scene will be shot in Flushing, Queens, and requires performers who are already registered background actors.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Mahjong players naturally and authentically during filming
• Follow on-set direction from the production team
• Maintain continuity throughout the shoot
• Be available for a full-day interior scene

Requirements

• Males and females with real Mahjong playing experience
• Must be registered background talent
• Union and non-union performers welcome
• Must be available for the specified shoot day
• Comfortable working in an indoor studio environment

Compensation

• SAG rate: $216 for 8 hours
• Non-union rate: $181.50 for 10 hours

Female Model for Music Video

An exciting music video shoot is seeking one female model to join the production for a featured role. If you’re confident, photogenic, and ready to shine on screen, this is a great opportunity to be part of a professional shoot with creative direction. Must be available for an evening call time.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in an on-camera role for a music video
• Follow creative direction for visual style and presence
• Work collaboratively with the artist and production crew

Requirements

• Female talent only
• Must be camera-ready with a clean, polished look
• Comfortable being featured in a music video
• Must send clean, recent photos and a valid contact number

Compensation

• Flat rate of $200 for the shoot
• Call time begins at 6PM (subject to change

Casting Call for Real Lab Technicians for TV Series

A new television project is casting SAG-AFTRA and non-union talent with real-life laboratory technician experience. This special ability role is ideal for those with hands-on knowledge of lab equipment, tools, and procedures, and who can confidently portray authentic scientific work on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform realistic lab technician tasks on camera using actual lab equipment
• Accurately handle tools and movements required in a lab setting
• Follow the direction of the production team and ensure scene accuracy
• Maintain professionalism and comfort under production conditions

Requirements

• Must have real lab technician experience
• SAG-AFTRA and non-union talent welcome
• Must answer all submission questions fully to be considered

Compensation

• SAG Special Ability rate: $226 for 8 hours (OT after 8)
• Paid role for qualified candidates

Casting Call for SAG Upscale Cater Servers for TV Series

A major scripted TV series is seeking SAG background actors to portray upscale catering servers for high-end interior scenes. These scenes will film at an elegant location and require a clean, polished look. Professionalism, punctuality, and attention to wardrobe details are essential. Round-trip van transportation from Manhattan is available.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray upscale catering staff in formal serving scenes
• Follow on-set direction with professionalism and consistency
• Wear assigned upscale wardrobe fitting the catered event setting
• Work around atmospheric smoke if required

Requirements

• SAG-AFTRA members only
• Must be available for both shoot dates
• Must be okay working around atmospheric smoke

Compensation

• SAG background rate: $216 for 8 hours
• Van transportation provided from Manhattan
• Must provide valid I-9 documentation to work

Casting Call for Experienced Chefs in TV Series

A major TV series is seeking real, experienced chefs to portray upscale kitchen staff in an exciting background role. This is a great opportunity for culinary professionals to showcase their skills on screen while working on a high-profile production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a professional chef in an upscale restaurant setting
• Perform real culinary tasks for authenticity in background scenes
• Follow direction from the production team to create dynamic kitchen sequences

Requirements

• Must be an experienced chef with real culinary skills
• Open to all ethnicities
• Comfortable working in a high-energy kitchen environment on camera
• Must be a local hire in New York, NY

Compensation

• $226 for 8 hours of work
• Van transportation provided from Manhattan
• Exciting opportunity to be part of a major television production

Casting Call for Kitchen Staff Roles in TV Series

An exciting opportunity is available for SAG-AFTRA members to portray upscale kitchen staff in an upcoming episode of a major TV series. This is a background role in a high-energy kitchen environment, perfect for those with experience or interest in culinary settings.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray kitchen staff in an upscale restaurant setting
• Follow direction to create realistic and dynamic kitchen scenes
• Work collaboratively with the production team to enhance the authenticity of the environment

Requirements

• Must be a SAG-AFTRA member
• Open to all ethnicities
• Must be comfortable in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Must be a local hire in New York, NY

Compensation

• $216 for 8 hours of work
• Van transportation provided from Manhattan
• Exciting opportunity to be part of a major TV production