Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Job Description

A major pharmaceutical brand is casting multiple diverse roles for an upcoming paid campaign. This opportunity is open to Sydney-based talent only, including both non-actors and professional performers. The production is seeking authentic, camera-friendly individuals who can follow direction and represent a broad range of real-world looks and experiences.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera for a commercial campaign representing a major pharmaceutical brand.

• Follow direction from the director and production team to deliver natural, believable performances.

• Submit required materials (info and photos) for casting review.

• If selected, remain professional on set, including punctuality, wardrobe readiness, and cooperation with crew.

Requirements

• Must be based in Sydney, Australia.

• Open to non-actors and professional actors.

• If represented, submissions should be sent by your agent.

• Must submit requested information and photos by email for consideration.

Role Highlight (as listed in the post):

• Caucasian or Mixed Race

• Male or Female

• Ages 35–60

Compensation Details

• Rate: $5,500.00 each

Job Description

A short film is seeking security guards aged 25–40 for paid roles. This project is looking for individuals who can convincingly portray professional, alert, and authoritative security personnel in a cinematic setting. Talent must be based within the M25.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a security guard in scenes requiring awareness, presence, and professionalism.

• Follow on-set direction for blocking, movement, and continuity across multiple takes.

• Maintain character consistency and a realistic security demeanor throughout filming.

• Work collaboratively with the production team and other cast members.

Requirements

• Age Range: 25–40

• Must be based within the M25 (Greater London area).

• Ability to convincingly portray a security role (prior experience helpful but not required).

• Reliable, punctual, and professional on set.

Compensation Details

• Paid role (exact rate to be provided upon inquiry).

Job Description

A low-budget proof-of-concept short film is casting background performers to portray medieval knights and foot soldiers in an action-focused battle sequence. This is a non-speaking background opportunity with the potential for select performers to be featured. Performers must be comfortable with swordplay on camera and able to arrive camera-ready in their own medieval look.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray medieval battle warriors (knights/foot soldiers) in background action scenes

• Perform basic staged combat and swordplay (self-directed, fast-paced set)

• Follow on-set direction for timing, spacing, and safety during battle choreography

• Maintain wardrobe/armor continuity and arrive fully costumed and ready to work

Requirements

• Male legal adults (approx. ages 18–50s)

• Must provide your own medieval wardrobe/armor (1000–1200s-era look)

• Must arrive costume-ready and prepared for a quick-moving shoot

• Must have safe weapons/props (preferred; bring what you can)

• Experience preferred: stage combat, reenactment, Buhurt, HEMA, SCA, or similar (but not required if you can perform convincing broadsword-style combat)

• Non-union

• Limited availability (production may cap the number of performers)

Compensation Details

• Unpaid passion project

• Meal provided after the shoot

Job Description
A short thriller/drama film is casting background actors for scenes set in a mental hospital. Production is seeking a variety of looks to portray everyday hospital roles, including doctors, patients, and orderlies (patient assistants). This is a great opportunity for performers who want on-set experience in a narrative film environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a background role in a mental hospital setting (doctor, patient, or orderly).

• Follow on-set direction from the director and production team.

• Maintain continuity with wardrobe, hair, and blocking as required.

• Arrive prepared, professional, and ready to work for the full time needed on set.

Requirements

• Must be comfortable working as a background actor in a hospital-themed scene.

• Must be able to work as a local hire/self-report to set.

• Submit a photo of yourself with your application.

• All experience levels welcome.

Compensation Details
Unpaid. (No compensation provided.)

Job Description

A narrative music video is seeking multiple cast members for a paid production. Talent of various ages and backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including lead, supporting, and background roles. This project is looking for performers who can take direction well, bring authentic emotion to scenes, and work collaboratively on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted or directed narrative moments on camera with natural, believable reactions.
• Take direction quickly and make adjustments as needed for continuity and story beats.
• Arrive camera-ready and prepared with required wardrobe sizing details (if requested).
• Maintain professionalism on set and work well with cast/crew throughout the shoot day.

Requirements

• Must be able to work as local hire (or self-report) in the listed location.
• Must submit headshots and highlight reels/links to previous work (if available).
• Email submission must include the role you’re applying for in the subject line.

Roles Needed

• Mother (Lead Female) — BIPOC, age 25–35
• Kid 1 — BIPOC, age 5–12
• Kid 2 — BIPOC, age 5–12
• Lead Male — Hispanic, age 26–50
• Supporting Male — Caucasian, age 30+
• Lead Female — South Asian, age 29–40
• Supporting Female — South Asian, age 56+
• Background Cast — Any gender, any race, any age

Compensation Details
Paid role(s). Rate details will be provided by production.

Job Description
A short film is casting for the role of Dave, a hardworking husband character who is exhausted but deeply caring. This is a non-union, passion project role and is open to Black or white actors. Talent should be comfortable performing in a character-driven, narrative short film environment and taking direction on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Dave with emotional honesty, warmth, and grounded realism.

• Perform scripted scenes as directed and collaborate professionally with cast and crew.

• Take adjustments/direction quickly to support story, pacing, and continuity.

• Arrive prepared and ready to work, including wardrobe/hair/makeup readiness as required by production.

Requirements

• Role: Dave

• Age Range: 20–28

• Ethnicity: Open to Black or white actor

• Must be able to convey an “exhausted but caring” presence believably on camera.

• Reliable, punctual, and professional on set.

• Must provide name and reel for consideration.

Compensation Details

• Unpaid (Non-paid passion project)

Job Description
A UBC film production is casting talent for an upcoming narrative project shooting on 16mm film. Production is seeking performers for three scripted roles in a surreal, character-driven story centered on a housewife’s transformation and the shifting dynamics within her home. Selected talent will be featured on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted scenes as directed, maintaining character consistency throughout the shoot.
• Take direction on set and collaborate professionally with cast and crew.
• Participate in wardrobe/hair/makeup as needed to support the role and story.
• Be prepared for multiple takes and continuity requirements typical of film production.

Requirements

• Joyce Green (Female, 30s–50s): Must be able to portray a suburban housewife experiencing personal transformation and an awakening that blurs the line between clarity and unraveling.
• Saul Green (Male, 40s–50s): Must be able to portray a working-class husband with grounded realism, quiet frustration, and emotional subtext beneath a stoic exterior.
• Hilda (Female, 50s–70s): Must be able to portray a faith-driven woman with warmth, sincerity, and calm authority.
• Comfortable working on camera in a film set environment.
• Professional, punctual, and able to follow on-set direction.

Compensation Details

• Unpaid role
• Food provided

Job Description

A production is casting male and female non-speaking extras to appear as a featured Nurse in a hospital scene. Talent must be local to Chicago, the suburbs, and surrounding border states to Illinois. All ethnicities are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a Nurse in a featured, non-speaking background role.

• Follow direction from the director and on-set team to support the scene’s realism and continuity.

• Maintain a professional, set-ready attitude and be camera-ready throughout filming.

• Provide accurate wardrobe sizing details to support costuming needs.

Requirements

• Males and females, all ethnicities, 20s to 50s.

• Must be local to Chicago, suburbs, and surrounding border states to IL only.

• Must be comfortable working as a featured non-speaking extra in a hospital setting.

• Must submit a recent color photo that reflects your current look (current hair length and facial hair, if applicable).

• Male sizing details: suit jacket, T-shirt, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam, shoe size

• Female sizing details: T-shirt, dress, pants, shoe size

Compensation Details
This is a paid featured non-speaking extra opportunity. Specific pay rate was not provided in the casting notice.

Job Description

A special episode is seeking paid, non-speaking background actors (extras) from the Western Suburbs of Chicago. Casting is open to males and females, all ethnicities, ages 18–70. Talent must be local to the Chicago area and able to work a multi-day shoot. Submissions will be reviewed based on photo, availability, and provided sizing details.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray background roles as directed in a non-speaking capacity.

• Follow on-set instructions from the director and production team.

• Arrive camera-ready and maintain a professional attitude throughout filming.

• Wear appropriate wardrobe based on your provided sizes (production may assign wardrobe needs).

• Remain available for all required workdays for continuity.

Requirements

• Male or female, ages 18–70.

• All ethnicities welcome.

• Must be local to the Western Suburbs of Chicago / surrounding Illinois area.

• Must be available for all required shoot days (multi-day commitment required).

• Must submit a recent color photo that reflects your current look (including current hair length and facial hair, if applicable).

• Male sizing details: suit jacket, T-shirt, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam, shoe size

• Female sizing details: T-shirt, dress, pants, shoe size

Compensation Details
This is a paid background acting opportunity. Specific rate details were not provided in the casting notice.

Job Description
A holiday feature film is casting families and individual talent ages 5 and up for paid background roles. This opportunity is open to all ethnicities and welcomes performers with disabilities (ADA welcome). Selected talent must be able to work in the U.S. and be prepared for varying call times, which may include very early mornings or overnight work.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a believable family member or background character in holiday film scenes.

• Follow on-set direction from the production team and casting staff.

• Maintain a professional attitude on set and remain camera-ready throughout filming.

• Arrive prepared for wardrobe, hair, and any production requirements.

• Confirm availability and respond promptly to casting communications when selected.

Requirements

• Families and individuals ages 5 and up are eligible.

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply; ADA welcome.

• Must be able to work legally in the United States.

• Must be comfortable with variable call times (may be very early morning or overnight).

• Must create or have an existing casting profile to submit (if new, you will need to create one).

Compensation

• $95 for a 6-hour half-day (paid background work).