Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Job Description

A paid brand ambassador opportunity is available for a live promotional event at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada. Event organizers are seeking outgoing, professional individuals to represent a premium consumer brand, engage with attendees, and help deliver an exceptional event experience. This is an excellent opportunity for promotional talent with strong customer service skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Represent a premium consumer brand at a live event.
• Engage with attendees in a friendly and professional manner.
• Assist with event execution and create a positive brand experience.
• Maintain a polished appearance and provide excellent customer service.

Requirements

• Previous brand ambassador, promotional, or event staffing experience preferred.
• Outgoing, reliable, and professional.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable transportation.
• Must be available for the full event shift in Reno, Nevada.

Compensation

• $40 per hour.
• Paid 5-hour shift.

Women in Skilled Trades for Carhartt Campaign

Job Description

A paid Carhartt social campaign is casting authentic women in skilled trades from the greater Los Angeles area. The production is looking for real blue-collar professionals with hands-on experience who bring genuine expertise to their work. This is an opportunity to showcase skilled tradeswomen whose craftsmanship, strength, and dedication reflect the spirit of the campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a social media campaign for Carhartt.
• Represent your real trade or profession authentically on camera.
• Participate in production activities as directed.
• Showcase the skills and experience you use in your everyday work.

Requirements

• Women based in the greater Los Angeles area.
• Must have real hands-on experience in a skilled trade or blue-collar profession.
• Seeking professionals including mechanics, construction workers, stuntwomen, fabricators, farmers, ranchers, welders, riggers, lineswomen, and other skilled craftspeople.
• Comfortable appearing on camera as yourself.

Compensation

• $2,000 if selected for the campaign.

Disney Voice Over Casting for Boys

Job Description

A nationwide Disney voice over casting is seeking boys ages 8–12 for a paid commercial recording opportunity. Casting directors are looking for young voice actors with clear speech, natural pronunciation, and an authentic sound before their voice changes. This voice over job is open to talent of all ethnicities who are authorized to work in the United States and can record from a professional home studio or approved recording studio.

Job Responsibilities

• Record voice-over performances for a Disney commercial.
• Deliver a one-word reaction and scripted dialogue with clear pronunciation.
• Record a 30-second version and a 15-second version of the commercial.
• Be available for any required re-records or pickup sessions.

Requirements

• Boys ages 8–12.
• All ethnicities are encouraged to apply.
• Clear speaking voice and strong pronunciation.
• Must reside in the United States and be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Access to a home studio with Source Connect or the ability to record at a professional recording studio.

Compensation

• Session fee: $500.
• Usage buyout: $3,000.
• Additional re-records and tags: $250.
• All rates subject to a 20% agency fee.

Crime Scene Technicians for TV Series

Job Description

A television series is casting male performers to portray crime scene technicians. This paid background opportunity is ideal for actors who can bring professionalism and authenticity to investigative scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a crime scene technician in television scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain continuity throughout filming.
• Help create realistic investigative sequences.

Requirements

• Male.
• Ages 40–50.
• Must be a new face who has not appeared as a regular this season or last season.
• ACTRA or Apprentice performers only.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Desk Sergeants for TV Series

Job Description

A television series is casting featured non-speaking desk sergeants for an upcoming production in Chicago. This paid background opportunity is seeking professional-looking men and women who can convincingly portray experienced law enforcement personnel. Local talent from Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, and nearby border states is encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a desk sergeant in featured non-speaking scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Attend a wardrobe fitting before production.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism on set.

Requirements

• Men and women.
• Ages 40–60.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Men must be clean-shaven.
• Must have an appearance suitable for a law enforcement role.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby border states.
• Available for both the wardrobe fitting and filming.

Compensation

• $165 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours.
• Wardrobe fitting: $40 for 2 hours.

Deputies for TV Series

Job Description

A television series is casting ACTRA and Apprentice performers to portray deputies in exterior scenes filming in Hamilton. This continuity role is seeking new faces with an authentic law enforcement look. Talent with previous experience handling prop firearms or portraying police officers is encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a deputy in exterior law enforcement scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain continuity throughout filming.
• Handle approved prop equipment safely if required.

Requirements

• ACTRA or Apprentice performers only.
• Ages 30–48.
• Must have an athletic, law enforcement appearance.
• Previous experience portraying police officers is preferred.
• Comfortable handling a prop firearm.
• Must be a new face who has not appeared as a regular this season or last season.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Diner Patrons for TV Series

Job Description

A television series is seeking diverse performers to portray diner patrons in a featured background scene. This paid opportunity is looking for fresh faces who can naturally fit into a casual restaurant environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a diner patron in background scenes.
• Follow on-set direction from the production team.
• Help create a realistic restaurant atmosphere.
• Maintain continuity during filming.

Requirements

• Men and women.
• Ages 35–40.
• Seeking diverse talent, including Black, Latino, and White performers.
• Must be a new face who has not appeared as a regular this season or last season.
• ACTRA or Apprentice performers only.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Featured Goth and Punk Rocker Extras for TV Series

Job Description

A television series is casting featured non-speaking male extras with authentic goth, punk, or mohawk hairstyles for an upcoming production in Chicago. This paid opportunity is looking for performers with bold alternative styles who can help create memorable on-screen characters. Local talent from Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, and nearby border states is encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured goth or punk rocker in a non-speaking role.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Attend a wardrobe fitting before production.
• Maintain your authentic alternative look throughout filming.

Requirements

• Male.
• Ages 20–30.
• Must have an authentic goth, punk, or mohawk hairstyle and style.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby border states.
• Available for both the wardrobe fitting and filming.

Compensation

• $165 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours.
• Wardrobe fitting: $40 for 2 hours.

Law Enforcement and First Responder Background Actors for TV Series

Job Description

A television series is casting local background actors to portray FBI agents, police officers, and firefighters for continuity scenes. This paid opportunity is seeking performers with an authentic law enforcement or first responder appearance, especially those with previous experience portraying these roles on screen. Local hires in the Hamilton area will receive priority consideration.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray FBI agents, police officers, or firefighters in background scenes.
• Maintain continuity across multiple filming days.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Arrive prepared and professional for all scheduled filming.

Requirements

• Local hires in the Hamilton area preferred.
• Open to ACTRA, non-union, and AABP performers.
• Must have an authentic FBI, police officer, or firefighter appearance.
• Previous experience portraying law enforcement or first responder roles is an asset.
• Must be available for all required continuity filming days.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Job Description

A UCLA Extension Advanced Filmmaking Workshop thesis project is seeking crew members for an upcoming comedy-drama short film shooting in Los Angeles. The production will film across two interior locations and is looking for experienced professionals as well as early-career crew members for a variety of behind-the-scenes roles. While this is an unpaid student production, selected crew will receive screen credit, meals, and covered production expenses.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform duties for your assigned crew position during production.
• Collaborate with the director and department heads on set.
• Help maintain a professional and efficient production environment.
• Be available for one or both scheduled shooting days, depending on the role.

Requirements

• Crew positions include:
  • 1st Assistant Camera (experienced)
  • 2nd Assistant Camera / Camera Production Assistant
  • Gaffer / Key Grip
  • Production Sound Mixer with Boom Operator
  • 1st Assistant Director
  • Hair and Makeup Artist
  • Art Department / Set Dressing
  • Production Assistants
  • Intimacy Coordinator
  • Behind-the-Scenes Photographer
  • Composer
• Experience required for select technical positions.
• Early-career applicants are encouraged for Production Assistant and 2nd AC/Camera PA roles.

Compensation

• Unpaid opportunity.
• Screen credit provided.
• Meals on set included.
• Production expenses and expendables covered.