Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Non-Union Background Actor for Civil War Era Feature Film

Job Description: Casting for background actors in a feature film set during the Civil War era, focusing on the life of General Van Dorn. We are seeking men to portray tavern drinkers in a period setting. This is a non-union project, and all actors must be local to the Columbia, TN area.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a tavern drinker in a period-appropriate setting.
• Commit to long shooting days (up to 12+ hours) on set.
• Follow the directions provided by the production team and remain in character for the duration of the shoot.

Requirements:

• Gender: Male
• Age Range: 25-65 years old
• Beard: Must have a beard.
• Must be available to work as a local hire in Columbia, TN.
• Willing to commit to a full day of shooting (12+ hours, with overtime after 8 hours).
• No minors will be on set for over 12 hours.

Compensation:

• Rate: $100 for 8 hours (guaranteed).
• Overtime: Time and a half for hours worked over 8.

OCP Girl for Major Artist Music Video

Job Description: We are casting for the role of OCP Girl in an upcoming music video featuring a major artist. This role is specifically for a young girl between the ages of 5 and 8. The talent must be legally eligible to work in the United States and have a valid work permit and Coogan account.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the role of OCP Girl in the music video, following the direction of the production team.
• Participate in a full-day shoot, ensuring professionalism and focus throughout the production.

Requirements:

• Age: 5-8 years old
• Gender: Female
• Ethnicity: Caucasian or Hispanic
• Must have a valid work permit and Coogan account.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• No previous acting experience is required.

Compensation:

• Rate: $350 for a full day of work.
• SAG Use Fee: $500 for the use of your performance.

Extras for Major Artist Music Video

Job Description: We are casting extras for an upcoming music video featuring a major artist. This is a great opportunity for men and women between the ages of 21 and 70 to be a part of a high-profile production. Talent must be over 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform as background extras in various scenes of the music video.
• Follow the direction of the production team during filming.
• Participate in a 10-hour shoot, adhering to the production schedule.

Requirements:

• Age: 21-70
• Gender: Male or Female
• Ethnicity: Any
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• No previous acting experience required.

Compensation:

• Rate: $22.72 per hour for 8 hours.
• Overtime: Additional pay after 8 hours.
• Expected to work a 10-hour day per California labor laws.

Doctor Role for Major Artist Music Video

Job Description: We are casting for a Doctor role in an upcoming music video featuring a major artist. This is a unique opportunity for a male actor between the ages of 40 and 45 to portray a doctor character in a high-profile production. Talent must be over 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a doctor in the music video, following the direction of the production team.
• Participate in a 10-hour shoot, showcasing professionalism and dedication to the role.

Requirements:

• Age: 40-45
• Gender: Male
• Ethnicity: Any
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Previous acting experience is a plus, but not required.

Compensation:

• Rate: $350 for a 10-hour shoot.
• SAG Use Fee: $500 for the use of your performance.

Nurse #2 for Major Artist Music Video

Job Description: We are casting for a Nurse #2 role in an upcoming music video featuring a major artist. This is an exciting opportunity for a woman or man to portray a nurse character in a high-profile music video. The talent must be between the ages of 58 and 65 and legally authorized to work in the United States.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a nurse in the music video following the direction of the production team.
• Participate in a 10-hour shoot, maintaining professionalism and adhering to the creative vision.

Requirements:

• Age: 58-65
• Gender: Male or Female
• Ethnicity: Any
• Must be over 18 years old.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• SAG-AFTRA membership is required.
• Previous acting experience is a plus, but not required.

Compensation:

• Rate: $350 for a 10-hour shoot.
• SAG Use Fee: $500 for the use of your performance (SAG-AFTRA role).

Nurse #1 for Major Artist Music Video

Job Description: We are casting for a Nurse role in an upcoming music video featuring a major artist. This is a fantastic opportunity for a woman to portray a nurse character in a high-profile music video. The talent must be between the ages of 25 and 40, over 18 years of age, and legally eligible to work in the United States.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a nurse in the music video following the creative direction of the production team.
• Participate in a 10-hour shoot, showcasing professionalism and following all direction provided.

Requirements:

• Age: 25-40
• Gender: Female
• Ethnicity: Any
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Previous acting experience is a plus, but not required.

Compensation:

• Rate: $350 for a 10-hour shoot.
• SAG Use Fee: $500 for the use of your performance.

Actors for Family Insurance Commercial (Multiple Roles)

Job Description: We are casting several roles for a family insurance commercial shooting in Miami. This project offers SAG scale pay with a Print/Stills buyout of $2K. No travel expenses will be covered. We are looking for diverse talent to portray various family members. Real families are encouraged to submit together if they match the requirements.

Roles:

1. Baby
   • African American, aged between 6 months and 1 year.
2. Dad
   • African American man, aged 30-40.
   • Real dad and baby pair encouraged to submit (if both fit specs).
3. Groom
   • Caucasian or able to pass as Caucasian, aged 30-40.
   • Must be modern, cool, attractive, likable, with no visible tattoos.
4. Bride
   • Caucasian or able to pass as Caucasian, aged 30-40.
5. Mom
   • Hispanic or able to pass as Hispanic, aged 30-40.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform as family members in the commercial, following the direction of the production team.
• Participate in both the video shoot and any still photography required.
• Maintain professionalism and collaborate effectively with cast and crew.

Requirements:

• Must be available for filming in Miami (no travel expenses paid).
• Baby must be between 6 months and 1 year old.
• Adults must be aged 30-40 and fit the ethnic specifications for their roles.
• No visible tattoos for the Groom role.
• Real family submissions are encouraged if multiple members meet the role specifications.

Compensation:

• Rate: SAG Scale Pay.
• Buyout: $2,000 for Print/Stills usage.

Basketball Players for Commercial Shoot

Job Description: We are casting basketball players aged 20-40 of any gender and ethnicity for an upcoming commercial shoot in Los Angeles. We are particularly seeking individuals with strong basketball skills, including footwork, dribbling, and the ability to perform slam dunks. This is a non-speaking role, and we encourage individuals who actively play basketball to apply.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform basketball-related activities, focusing on dribbling, footwork, and potentially slam dunks, during the shoot.
• Collaborate with the production team to capture high-energy, dynamic basketball scenes.
• Remain professional and follow the direction of the production team during the shoot.

Requirements:

• Must be aged 20-40, of any gender and ethnicity.
• Must have strong basketball skills and actively play.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the US.
• Submission of video footage showing your basketball skills (especially footwork, dribbling, and dunks) is highly encouraged.

Compensation:

• Rate: $750 for a 10-hour day of work.
• Buyout (Optional): $1,500 for one year, or $750 for four weeks of usage.

Talent for American Football Spot for Major Sports Retailer

Job Description: We are casting for a commercial project promoting a major sports retailer focused on American football. This non-union commercial will run across various platforms, including TV, VOD, digital, cinema, and more. We are looking for dynamic talent to feature in the commercial, with the theme centered around “The Drill.” Auditions will be conducted through self-tapes and virtual sessions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray roles related to American football for a major sports retailer commercial.
• Follow direction from the production team to ensure accurate representation of the brand’s message.
• Participate in filming across various mediums, including digital, broadcast, and cinema.
• Be available for required self-tape submissions and virtual auditions.

Requirements:

• Non-union talent only.
• Must disclose any conflicts with other athletic brands or sportswear companies worked with in the last two years.
• Must be comfortable with portraying an active, sports-related role.

Compensation:

• Usage/Run: 12 months from the launch date across all platforms (TV, VOD, digital, cinema, events, press, social media, mobile, e-commerce, etc.), including internal and archival use in perpetuity.

Pontius Photo Double for “The Righteous Gemstones”

Job Description: We are casting for a photo double for the character Pontius in the Columbia, SC area for the hit series The Righteous Gemstones. The actor must closely match the physical appearance of the cast member, including hair color, height, and size. This role requires working as a local hire, with no travel expenses covered.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as the photo double for the character Pontius, ensuring you match the physical appearance, including hair, height, and build.
• Follow direction from the production team to ensure scenes are accurately portrayed.
• Remain available for filming during the specified dates, with flexibility due to weather changes.

Requirements:

• Caucasian male.
• Short brown/black hair (no wig will be provided).
• Height: 5’9″, Weight: 145 lbs.
• Shirt size: Medium (15.5).
• Waist: 30.
• Shoe size: 10.5 – 11.
• Must be based in or willing to work as a local hire in Columbia, SC.
• Please disclose any tattoos, as the attire may require visibility.

Compensation:

• Rate: $160 for 10 hours (guaranteed), with time and a half paid for any hours worked over 10.