Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Featured Background Actors for TV Pilot Core Friends

Job Description

A paid TV pilot filming in Kure Beach and Southport, North Carolina is seeking featured background actors to portray a core group of friends. Casting directors are looking for more male talent as well as performers from diverse ethnic backgrounds. This is a great opportunity for aspiring actors and extras to gain on-set experience in a featured background role for a television production. Selected talent should be comfortable working around a pool and wearing swimwear with a cover-up when required.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured member of the core friend group in a TV pilot.
• Participate in multiple filming days as needed.
• Follow on-set direction from the production team.
• Perform naturally in poolside and outdoor scenes.

Requirements

• Male and female talent ages 12–16 who can portray 14-year-olds.
• Open to all ethnicities, with additional interest in male performers and diverse backgrounds.
• Must be comfortable around a pool and wearing appropriate swim attire with a cover-up.
• Must be available for multiple filming days.

Compensation

• $96 for up to 8 hours.
• Time and a half paid for hours worked beyond 8 hours.

NBA Player Lookalike for Sports Media Commercial

Job Description

A paid commercial acting opportunity is available for Blind Draft, a sports media project for online and social media distribution. Casting directors are seeking athletic male talent who can convincingly portray an NBA player. This non-union production is ideal for performers with a strong on-camera presence, an athletic build, and the ability to improvise in character.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an NBA player in a commercial production.
• Improvise and perform based on a provided character bio.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Deliver a natural and engaging on-camera performance.

Requirements

• Male, ages 20–35.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Non-union.
• Height of 5’10” or taller.
• Athletic and muscular build.
• Must be able to convincingly portray a professional basketball player.
• Strong improvisation skills.
• Basketball experience is a plus but not required.

Compensation

• $750 per day.

Calvin Klein Commercial Models

Job Description

A paid commercial casting opportunity is now available for a Calvin Klein campaign filming in New York City. Production is seeking male and female models for multiple roles in a non-union commercial. Travel expenses will be covered, making this an excellent opportunity for talent looking to work on a nationally recognized fashion campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Model for a professional commercial campaign.
• Follow creative direction from the production team and photographer.
• Perform confidently on camera in wardrobe provided for the campaign.
• Maintain a professional attitude throughout production.
• Collaborate with the creative team to achieve the campaign vision.

Requirements

• White woman, ages 20–40.
• Hispanic man, ages 20–40.
• White woman, ages 18–30.
• Comfortable modeling in underwear and jeans.
• Able to work in New York City.

Compensation

• $2,000.
• Travel expenses paid.

Child Lifestyle Models for Community Commercial Campaign

Job Description

A paid commercial campaign is casting child models for a photography and video production showcasing family life in a master-planned community near Houston, Texas. Young talent will participate in fun outdoor scenes highlighting family activities and neighborhood amenities.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in lifestyle photography and commercial video production.
• Portray children enjoying family-friendly outdoor activities.
• Perform scenes featuring playgrounds, splash pads, swimming, bike riding, and community spaces.
• Follow on-set direction throughout filming.

Requirements

• Ages 5–11.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Comfortable participating in outdoor family lifestyle scenes.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Houston, Texas area.

Compensation

• Full day: $600 per person.
• Half day: $350 per person.
• Compensation includes a full buyout of likeness usage.

Teen Lifestyle Models for Community Commercial Campaign

Job Description

A commercial photography and video campaign is casting teenagers for paid lifestyle modeling roles in the Houston, Texas area. Talent will portray active community members enjoying outdoor recreation in a vibrant neighborhood setting. This opportunity is ideal for teens with a natural on-camera presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in commercial photography and video shoots.
• Portray teens enjoying community recreation and swimming scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Perform naturally in outdoor lifestyle settings.

Requirements

• Ages 14–17.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Comfortable participating in swimming pool and outdoor recreation scenes.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Houston, Texas area.

Compensation

• Full day: $600 per person.
• Half day: $350 per person.
• Compensation includes a full buyout of likeness usage.

Adult Lifestyle Models (Male & Female) for Community Commercial Campaign

Job Description

A paid commercial campaign is seeking adult lifestyle models for a photography and video production promoting a premier master-planned community in the Houston, Texas area. Casting directors are looking for authentic talent to portray residents enjoying everyday outdoor activities in a welcoming neighborhood environment. This is an excellent opportunity for commercial models and actors with a natural, relatable look.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in lifestyle photography and commercial video production.
• Portray residents enjoying community amenities and outdoor activities.
• Perform scenes such as social gatherings, swimming, bike riding, and pickleball.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.

Requirements

• Male or female, ages 25–40.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Comfortable participating in outdoor lifestyle scenes.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Houston, Texas area.

Compensation

• Full day: $600 per person.
• Half day: $350 per person.
• Compensation includes a full buyout of likeness usage.

Non-Speaking Son for Local Commercial

Job Description

A local commercial filming in Alabama is casting a male actor to portray the son in an emotional family story centered around a generational farm. This paid non-speaking role is ideal for performers who can communicate emotion through authentic expressions and natural on-camera presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the son in a family-focused commercial.
• Deliver emotional moments without dialogue.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Perform comfortably in a farm setting.

Requirements

• Male, ages 40–45.
• Authentic, hardworking farmer appearance with a tan complexion.
• Strong facial expressions and non-verbal acting ability.
• Comfortable working around farm equipment and outdoor farm locations.
• Must be a local hire in Alabama.

Compensation

• $350 per day.

Non-Speaking Dad for Local Commercial

Job Description

A local commercial filming in Alabama is seeking a talented male actor to portray a hardworking father in a heartfelt family story about passing a farm down to his son. This non-speaking commercial role calls for expressive on-camera presence and authentic rural character. Local talent is encouraged to apply for this paid commercial opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the father in a family-focused commercial.
• Convey emotion through natural facial expressions and body language.
• Follow on-set direction during filming.
• Perform comfortably in a farm environment.

Requirements

• Male, ages 60–65.
• Authentic, hardworking farmer appearance with a tan complexion.
• Strong non-verbal acting skills and expressive facial performance.
• Comfortable working around farm equipment and outdoor farm settings.
• Must be a local hire in Alabama.

Compensation

• $350 per day.

Voice Over Artist for Major Sneaker Brand Commercial

Job Description

A major sneaker brand is casting talented voice over artists for an upcoming commercial campaign. This paid voice acting opportunity is open to performers across the USA and Canada who can deliver a natural, youthful voice that sounds between the ages of 25 and 35. Recording may take place remotely or in Toronto, making this an excellent opportunity for experienced voice talent with professional recording capabilities.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform voice over for a major sneaker brand commercial.
• Deliver clear, engaging, and professional voice recordings.
• Record remotely using a professional home studio or at a recording studio.
• Meet production quality standards and follow creative direction.

Requirements

• Open to all genders and ethnicities.
• Voice should sound approximately 25–35 years old.
• Must be located in the USA or Canada.
• Must be able to record in Toronto or remotely.
• Remote talent must have a home studio with Source-Connect or access to a professional recording studio.

Compensation

• $6,750 CAD.
• Less 20% agency fee.

Trisha (Female, 27) for SAG Feature Film

Job Description

A SAG feature film is casting an actress for the featured role of Trisha, a confident and devoted fiancée who knows exactly what she wants. Filming takes place in Los Angeles, and both union and non-union performers are welcome to apply as local hires.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Trisha in featured film scenes.
• Deliver a confident and emotionally engaging performance.
• Follow creative direction throughout production.
• Be available during the scheduled filming period.

Requirements

• Female, age 27 (or able to portray age 27).
• Open to all races and ethnicities.
• Strong acting experience with dramatic performances.
• Must be able to work as a Los Angeles local hire.
• Available throughout production.

Compensation

• $256.60 per day.