Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

CFD Academy Instructors – Background Roles

Job Description
A production is seeking fit, clean-shaven males with short hair and females of all ethnicities to portray CFD Academy instructors. Talent should have an authoritative, professional presence suitable for a fire academy environment. This opportunity is open to those local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, and bordering states.

Job Responsibilities
• Appear on camera as a CFD Academy instructor
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain a strong, authoritative on-camera presence
• Arrive prepared and camera-ready for the full shoot day

Requirements
• Local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding border states
• Ages 40s–60s
• Males: clean-shaven with short hair
• Females: all ethnicities
• Must disclose the last date you worked on the production (if applicable)
• Must submit a recent color photo with full measurements and contact details

Compensation
• Paid background role (rate provided upon selection)

CFD Academy Students – Background Roles

Job Description
A production is casting clean-shaven males with short hair and females of all ethnicities to portray CFD Academy students. Talent should look like they are in training at a fire academy and be able to follow simple on-set direction. This is a great opportunity for local talent in Chicago and surrounding border states to appear in a popular production.

Job Responsibilities
• Appear on camera as a CFD Academy student
• Follow direction from the on-set team
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming
• Arrive camera-ready and prepared for the full shoot day

Requirements
• Local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding border states
• Males: clean-shaven with short hair
• Females: all ethnicities
• Ages: 20s–30s
• Must submit a recent color photo with full info and sizes
• Must be available for the listed shoot date

Compensation
• Paid background role (rate provided upon selection)

Featured Background – Ranch Hands

Job Description
A major series filming in Atlanta is casting new faces for featured background roles as ranch hands. Talent should be able to portray rugged, weathered individuals who fit the vibe of rural Oklahoma—think real cattle hands, experienced with horses, and comfortable getting dusty and gritty. This role requires authenticity and strong character presence in a Taylor Sheridan–style world.

Job Responsibilities
• Appear as a featured ranch hand in key atmospheric scenes
• Follow direction from the director and on-set production team
• Portray realistic ranch work and movement when required
• Arrive prepared for both the mandatory fitting and full shoot day
• Maintain a professional and cooperative attitude on set

Requirements
• Male or female talent
• All ethnicities welcome, especially Native American and Hispanic
• Rugged, weathered look with strong character presence
• Comfortable working around horses
• Must be a new face (not previously booked on this series)
• No visible tattoos that cannot be covered
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Atlanta, GA
• Must be available for the fitting and filming dates

Compensation
• $168 for up to 12 hours

Background Talent – “Tulsa King”

Job Description
A major series filming in the Atlanta area is seeking new faces for background work. This is an availability check only—final confirmation will be sent separately if selected. Talent should be able to portray everyday individuals in atmospheric scenes and be comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment. This project requires Atlanta–area locals who have not previously worked on the series.

Job Responsibilities
• Participate as background talent in various scenes
• Follow direction from the on-set team
• Maintain continuity and natural on-camera presence
• Arrive prepared and professional for the full shoot day

Requirements
• Must be a new face who has never worked on this series in any role
• Must be a local hire in the Atlanta, GA area
• Must be available on the required filming date
• No fitting required for new submissions
• Must be willing to work up to 12 hours

Compensation
• $168 for up to 12 hours

Santa Character – Holiday Campaign

Job Description
A holiday campaign for a tea brand is casting a bold, energetic Santa character for an unconventional Christmas shoot. This is not the traditional cozy Santa — the campaign embraces an “anti-Christmas Christmas” vibe: Santa off-duty, chaos energy, matcha-fueled nights, and a playful, unhinged spirit. Talent should comfortably bring a fun, iconic, and dynamic presence on camera.

Job Responsibilities
• Perform as a lively, expressive Santa character
• Bring bold personality and high energy that fits the campaign’s unconventional theme
• Follow creative direction during the shoot
• Maintain professionalism through the full shoot day

Requirements
• Male Santa performer
• Owning a Santa suit is a strong plus
• Must be available for the full shoot window in Miami
• Comfortable portraying a playful, non-traditional Santa

Compensation
• $500 rate
• Includes 20% agency fee

Overweight Male Talent – Live Stream Shoot

Job Description
A popular streamer’s live broadcast in Los Angeles is seeking overweight male talent for a featured on-camera appearance. This project requires individuals who feel comfortable being filmed in a casual, energetic environment. Talent will participate in simple, non-scripted moments that support the live stream’s entertainment format.

Job Responsibilities
• Appear on camera during a live stream segment
• Follow direction from the production and streamer team
• Participate in simple on-camera actions as instructed
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude on set

Requirements
• Male
• Ages 18+
• Overweight body type
• All ethnicities welcome
• Must be available for the Los Angeles shoot date
• Comfortable appearing on live stream content

Compensation
• $100 for 2 hours

Tall Male Models – Private Event

Job Description
A private Thanksgiving Day event in Atlanta is seeking tall male models to appear as part of a high-end, polished atmosphere. Talent will be expected to maintain a professional presence, interact with guests as needed, and contribute to the upscale visual environment of the event.

Job Responsibilities
• Attend and participate in a private upscale event
• Maintain a polished, professional appearance
• Interact with guests in a friendly and respectful manner
• Follow direction from the event team

Requirements
• Male models
• Tall height preferred
• Must be available on Thanksgiving Day (November 27, 2025)
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Atlanta

Compensation
• $125 for 3 hours

TV Mini-Series Crew Roles

Job Description
A television bootcamp mini-series titled And Now What? is seeking experienced crew members for its upcoming shoot. This project is ideal for crew professionals looking to build credits, gain additional on-set experience, and collaborate on a dynamic independent TV production. Crew should be reliable, organized, and ready to support a fast-moving shoot day.

Job Responsibilities
• Support the production team in completing a one-day shoot
• Work collaboratively with cast and crew to ensure smooth operations
• Execute assigned tasks based on your crew position
• Maintain professionalism and strong communication on set
• Follow direction from department heads

Requirements
• Seeking the following crew positions:
– 1st AC
– 2nd AC
– Grip
– Gaffer
• Must be available for the December 6th shoot date
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment

Compensation
• Paid opportunity (rate discussed upon selection)

Miami Art Week – Model Casting

Job Description
A Miami Art Week fashion event is seeking models to walk in an upcoming runway showcase. This casting is ideal for models with strong presence, polished runway ability, and confidence in high-fashion environments. Talent should be comfortable modeling bold designer looks and expressing attitude, poise, and elegance on the runway.

Job Responsibilities
• Walk in a live runway presentation during Miami Art Week
• Model high-fashion garments with confidence and strong presence
• Follow direction from the casting and runway show team
• Demonstrate professionalism and preparedness throughout the event

Requirements
• Models of all backgrounds encouraged to attend
• Must be available for the in-person casting on December 1
• Must be comfortable walking in high-fashion runway styles
• Must be able to attend the casting at Habibi Miami

Compensation
• Paid opportunity (rate provided upon selection

Runway Models – Metamorphosis Fashion Project

Job Description
A creative runway project titled Metamorphosis is casting models to bring an experimental vision of shape, silhouette, and artistic transformation to life. This production seeks individuals with strong presence, fluid movement, and the ability to express individuality through runway performance. Models should feel confident exploring expressive posing, unconventional movement, and bold visual storytelling.

Job Responsibilities
• Walk in a conceptual, artistic runway presentation
• Bring fluidity, presence, and individuality to your performance
• Collaborate creatively with the fashion and artistic direction teams
• Interpret experimental movement and posing concepts
• Maintain professionalism throughout the project

Requirements
• Open to all identities, backgrounds, body types, and styles
• Serious runway models preferred
• Must be comfortable presenting expressive, creative movement
• Ability to submit a comp card and walk video for consideration

Compensation
• Paid opportunity (details provided upon selection)