Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Gen Z Couple for Tourism Project

Job Description

A tourism project is seeking a Gen Z couple for a non-speaking, non-union production in Yorktown, Virginia. Selected talent will participate in lifestyle scenes highlighting local attractions, dining, and visitor experiences. The content will include photography and video footage for promotional use across print and digital platforms.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a young couple enjoying tourism and lifestyle activities in Yorktown.
• Participate in scenes at a welcome center, pub patio, trolley, and dining locations.
• Follow production direction during photography and video filming.
• Perform naturally on camera in non-speaking lifestyle scenes.
• Participate in approximately a half-day morning production.

Requirements

• Couples ages 18–29.
• Open to all ethnicities and races.
• Must be comfortable appearing in non-speaking photo and video content.
• Must be available to work in Yorktown, Virginia.
• Must be comfortable participating in multiple tourism and dining scenarios.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $200 per person.
• Perpetual usage for photo and video content.

Job Description

A paid, non-union commercial is seeking a female ceramicist, pottery artist, or actor with pottery experience for a shoot in Winchester, Virginia. The production is looking for a woman with a down-to-earth, calm presence who feels comfortable and natural creating with her hands. Both actors and non-actors from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, with professional proficiency in throwing clay/pottery required.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a ceramicist/pottery artist in a commercial production.
• Work naturally with clay and pottery on camera.
• Demonstrate authentic pottery-making skills.
• Follow creative direction during filming.
• Bring a warm, grounded, and natural presence to the role.

Requirements

• Female talent, late 40s–50s.
• Open to diverse backgrounds.
• Actors and non-actors welcome.
• Professional proficiency in throwing clay/pottery required.
• Must be able to work as a local in Winchester, Virginia.
• East Coast applicants encouraged.

Compensation

• Paid commercial opportunity.

Job Description

An independent short film titled Ten Miles is recasting the role of Evie for a non-union production filming in the Hampton Roads, Virginia area. The film is an intimate drama exploring grief, guilt, memory, young love, and the difficult process of moving forward after losing someone. Evie is a woman in her early-to-mid 20s who is warm, emotionally intelligent, playful, and deeply caring. As the emotional heart of the story, her natural openness contrasts with her boyfriend Jacob’s more guarded personality.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Evie in a dramatic independent short film.
• Deliver both natural romantic moments and emotionally demanding dramatic scenes.
• Perform subtle emotional material with believable chemistry opposite the character Jacob.
• Appear in major sequences including coffee shop, waterfront/pier, picnic, and apartment scenes.

Requirements

• Female actor in her early-to-mid 20s.
• Must be able to play guitar.
• Able to portray a warm, playful, caring, and emotionally intelligent character.
• Must be comfortable performing romantic scenes and establishing believable on-screen chemistry.
• Hampton Roads, Virginia area production.
• Non-union.

Compensation

• Unpaid role.
• Meals provided.
• Footage available for the actor’s reel.

Job Description

RVA Fashion Week is accepting model applications for its Spring 2027 season in Richmond, Virginia. The open casting call is seeking the next generation of runway talent interested in appearing in upcoming fashion shows and related Fashion Week opportunities. Selected applicants will move forward to an in-person casting in Richmond.

Job Responsibilities

• Model designer looks during RVA Fashion Week events and runway presentations.
• Participate professionally in fittings, rehearsals, and other required Fashion Week activities if selected.
• Follow runway, styling, and production direction.
• Represent participating designers and the event professionally.

Requirements

• Open to models interested in runway and fashion opportunities.
• Must be comfortable walking and presenting fashion on a live runway.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Job Description

An upcoming VCU project is seeking identical twins for a non-union B-roll production in Richmond, Virginia. The production is specifically looking for a pair of twins who can appear together on camera for approximately half a day. The production has some flexibility regarding scheduling.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear together as identical twins in B-roll footage.
• Participate in an approximately half-day production.
• Follow direction from the production team while on camera.
• Work professionally and collaboratively throughout filming.

Requirements

• Must be identical twins.
• Both twins must be available to participate together.
• Must be able to work in Richmond, Virginia.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• Rate is TBD.

Job Description

A viral social media production is casting one female actor and two male actors for a personality-driven loyalty test video in Hampton, Virginia. The content will be largely improvised, so the production is seeking outgoing talent who can think quickly, react naturally, and create entertaining interactions on camera. Friends and couples are especially encouraged to submit together.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a social media loyalty test video.
• Improvise and react naturally during unscripted interactions.
• Bring an engaging, personality-driven presence to the production.
• Follow direction while remaining comfortable thinking on your feet.
• Work collaboratively with other performers on camera.

Requirements

• Seeking one female actor and two male actors.
• Open to talent of any age.
• Must be comfortable improvising and interacting naturally on camera.
• Strong personality and ability to think quickly are preferred.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.
• Payment provided at wrap on the same day.

Male Actors for Political Commercial

Job Description

A non-union political commercial is seeking two male actors for an upcoming Virginia congressional campaign advertisement. Talent will portray finance or banker types having a conversation across a table. The production is looking for performers with strong, natural comedic timing and authentic dialogue delivery rather than an overly theatrical performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a professional finance or banker character in a political TV commercial.

• Perform a conversational scene opposite another actor.

• Deliver scripted dialogue naturally and confidently on camera.

• Bring subtle comedic timing and authentic reactions to the scene.

• Follow direction from the production team during filming.

Requirements

• Male actors, approximately ages 40–60.

• Open to all ethnicities.

• Strong conversational acting and dialogue delivery skills.

• Natural comedic ability and comfortable performing on camera.

• Must be available to work in the Virginia Beach/Hampton Roads area or Washington, DC, depending on the final filming location.

Compensation

• Minimum $800 per adult, less applicable fees.

Pillow Brand Commercial – Non-Speaking Talent

Job Description

A new pillow brand commercial is casting male and female talent in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area for a humorous crowdfunding campaign. The nature documentary-style video follows a couple struggling with sleep before discovering a new pillow product. These non-speaking commercial roles require performers with strong comedic reactions, expressive physical performance, and natural on-camera presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray one half of a couple in a comedic commercial campaign.
• Perform non-speaking scenes using facial expressions and physical comedy.
• Deliver natural and entertaining reactions on camera.
• Follow creative direction throughout production.
• Help bring a humorous nature documentary-style concept to life.

Requirements

• Male and female talent.
• Late 20s to early 40s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Strong comedic reactions and physical performance skills.
• Comfortable performing a non-speaking commercial role.
• Must be able to work in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area.

Compensation

• $750 per talent, less applicable fees.

Job Description

Jack Studios is seeking film crew members for Did We Ever Break Up, a romance short film being produced in Richmond, Virginia. The story follows childhood sweethearts who reconnect as adults and must determine whether their reunion is simply a nostalgic trip down memory lane or the beginning of a new chapter together. The production is looking for collaborators interested in contributing their skills to an independent narrative project centered on romance, relationships, and reconnection.

Job Responsibilities

• Contribute to the production of the romance short film.
• Perform duties associated with the selected crew position.
• Collaborate with the director and other production team members.
• Support the creative and technical needs of the project.

Requirements

• Relevant filmmaking skills for the desired crew position.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a film crew.
• Applicants must provide an example of their work.
• Include the desired crew position when applying.

Compensation

Unpaid.

Runner – Live Sports Production

Job Description

A live college sports broadcast is seeking a reliable Runner to support production operations at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Virginia. This position plays an important role behind the scenes by helping the broadcast crew manage errands, deliveries, personnel logistics, and other time-sensitive production needs. Candidates should be comfortable taking initiative, following instructions, and staying productive as priorities shift throughout a live sporting event. A possible setup day may take place before game day.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the production and operations teams with on-site broadcast support.
• Complete local errands and pickup or delivery assignments for the production crew.
• Transport necessary materials, supplies, and information around the venue.
• Help coordinate logistical needs for announcers and other production personnel.
• Communicate with crew members to ensure assignments are completed promptly.
• Support pre-production and event-day activities as directed by production leadership.
• Remain available for changing tasks throughout the live sports broadcast.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Previous Runner, Production Assistant, sports production, or live event experience is preferred.
• Reliable transportation and knowledge of the Charlottesville area are preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage assignments independently while following production instructions.
• Dependable, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with basic live broadcast operations is a plus.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity