Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Job Description:
A collaborative short film development project is seeking talented screenwriters to participate in an intensive creative weekend focused on story development and writing. Selected participants will engage in group storytelling sessions, site visits, and collaborative writing exercises aimed at developing a compelling short film script. This opportunity is ideal for writers looking to expand their creative network and contribute to a team-driven project.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in group story development and writing sessions
• Collaborate with other writers and creatives to build a short film concept
• Contribute ideas, dialogue, and structure to the script
• Attend site visits and integrate location-based inspiration into writing
• Engage actively in creative discussions and feedback sessions

Requirements:

• Strong interest or experience in screenwriting
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
• Creative storytelling skills and openness to feedback
• Availability for in-person participation preferred (remote submissions also accepted)
• Passion for film and narrative development

Compensation:

• Unpaid opportunity
• Lodging and meals provided during the development weekend
• Potential opportunity to continue developing the script beyond the project

Hispanic Actors for Commercial Projects

Job Description
Casting Hispanic male and female actors for commercial projects filming in the Philadelphia area. Multiple roles are available for experienced and aspiring talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in commercial productions
• Follow direction from the production team
• Deliver natural and engaging on-camera performances

Requirements

• Hispanic male and female actors
• Ages 50–85
• Comfortable performing on camera
• Available to work in the Philadelphia area

Compensation

• Excellent pay
• Paid opportunity

Job Description
A production is seeking actors for a series of small roles across multiple scenes. This is a paid opportunity for performers available for a one-day shoot during a production week in Philadelphia. The project will feature a variety of scenes, with additional roles potentially becoming available throughout the shoot. Ideal candidates are flexible, reliable, and ready to work in a fast-paced filming environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in various small or background roles across multiple scenes
• Follow direction from the director and production team
• Be prepared for a one-day on-site shoot
• Adapt to different scene requirements as needed
• Maintain professionalism on set

Requirements

• Must be available for one day during the production week
• Must be located in or able to work in Philadelphia
• Acting experience is a plus but not required
• Must submit a headshot and availability
• Reliable, punctual, and able to take direction

Compensation

• Paid (rate not specified)

Female Actor for Indie Film Role

Job Description
Casting a female actor for a paid non-union indie film. This role requires portraying a young adult character with dialogue in Spanish, offering a great opportunity to showcase acting range in a creative and character-driven project.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a scripted role with spoken lines in Spanish
• Follow direction from the director during filming
• Portray character emotions authentically on camera
• Wear special effects (SFX) makeup and contact lenses as required
• Collaborate with cast and crew throughout production

Requirements

• Caucasian female, ages 20–25
• Height between 5’2”–5’4”
• Must be able to speak basic Spanish
• Comfortable wearing SFX makeup and contact lenses
• Reliable and able to follow direction on set

Compensation

• Paid non-union role
• Opportunity to work on an indie film project
• Gain acting experience and footage for reel
• Collaborate with an independent film team

Job Description
A student short film is seeking a Gaffer for a one-day shoot taking place on April 11, 2026. The production is looking for a reliable and experienced lighting technician to support the director’s vision and ensure high-quality lighting on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and execute lighting setups for the film
• Collaborate with the director and camera team
• Manage lighting equipment and ensure proper setup
• Maintain safe and efficient on-set lighting practices

Requirements

• Experience working as a gaffer or in lighting roles
• Must be local to Philadelphia or able to work as a local hire
• Ability to provide your own gear (gear list required)
• Resume and reel required
• Professional and reliable with strong on-set communication

Compensation

• $150 (negotiable)
• Payment via Zelle

Female Park Attendee and Business Professional for Short Film “Sweaty”

Job Description
A production team is casting female background actors for the non-union short film Sweaty, a collaboration between Hidden Visions and Tension Media. The story follows a stressed-out traveler trapped in a sauna during vacation who must find a way to escape. Producers are seeking talent to appear in supporting background roles portraying everyday characters.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a background performer in scenes for the short film

• Portray a park attendee or business professional depending on the role

• Follow direction from the director and production team on set

• Arrive in wardrobe appropriate for the assigned role

Roles Casting

• Park Attendee – Female, ages 25–35, any ethnicity (casual attire)

• Business Professional – Female, ages 20s–30s, any ethnicity (formal attire)

Requirements

• Female talent within the specified age ranges

• Open to all ethnicities

• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Philadelphia area

• Must provide a headshot during submission

Compensation

• Paid

Job Description
A production team is casting one male and one female performer for an upcoming social media marketing campaign. The project will feature talent portraying a couple in love, highlighting natural chemistry, warm energy, and an authentic connection on camera. The content will focus on lighthearted, playful moments and genuine affection between the couple, making it ideal for performers who are comfortable expressing emotion and natural interaction on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a romantic couple in social media marketing content

• Perform natural interactions such as smiling, playful moments, and affectionate gestures

• Follow direction from the creative team to capture authentic and engaging moments

• Maintain a professional attitude during filming and production

Requirements

• Male Talent – Adults comfortable portraying a romantic partner on camera

• Female Talent – Adults comfortable portraying a romantic partner on camera

• Strong on-camera presence and natural chemistry

• Comfortable with light PDA (holding hands, hugging, romantic energy)

• Flexible availability for filming

• Acting experience is a plus but not required

Compensation

• Paid opportunity

• Featured in a social media marketing campaign

• Additional compensation details provided upon selection

Job Description
A production team is seeking a pregnant female model to appear in a visual project for a major female music artist. The shoot will feature artistic visuals highlighting themes of motherhood and empowerment as part of the artist’s creative production.

Selected talent will participate in a short filming session designed to capture cinematic imagery for the project. This is a paid opportunity for a confident and expressive model comfortable appearing on camera in a visually styled music-related production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a visual production for a major female music artist

• Participate in a professionally directed filming session

• Follow direction from the production and creative team

• Pose naturally and confidently on camera

• Collaborate with the crew to capture artistic visual content

Requirements

• Pregnant Black female, ages 25–30

• Comfortable appearing on camera for a music visual project

• Must be reliable and able to follow production direction

• Must be based in or able to work in the Philadelphia area

Compensation

• $250 for approximately 4 hours of work