Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

ACTRA Stand-In for TV Series (Match Photo Reference)

Job Description
A TV series is seeking an ACTRA stand-in to match an actor in a photo reference. This stand-in role requires someone who can closely match hair, skin tone, and approximate height to support lighting, camera setups, and blocking for both exterior and interior scenes. This is a great fit for performers with on-set experience who are reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with a professional crew in Toronto and studio environments.

Job Responsibilities

• Stand in for the principal actor during lighting and camera rehearsals.

• Match the actor’s general look for continuity, framing, and scene setups.

• Follow direction from the AD team, camera, and lighting departments.

• Be prepared for holding, quick resets, and on-set schedule changes.

Requirements

• ACTRA members only.

• Approximate height: 5’10”.

• Must closely match the photo reference for hair and skin tone.

• Must be available for both required work dates listed in the casting notice.

• Must be able to work in Toronto and at a Mississauga studio as needed.

Compensation

• Stand-in rate (paid; details provided upon selection).

Firefighter Competition Audience Background Actors (Indoor Shoot)

Job Description
A non-union television production is casting background talent to play firefighter competition audience members for an indoor shoot in the Franklin/Nashville, Tennessee area. This is a great opportunity for locals who can bring real crowd energy—cheering, reacting, and supporting the atmosphere of a competition-style scene. Priority will be given to talent with open availability across all required shoot days.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an audience member in indoor firefighter competition scenes.

• React naturally on camera—cheering, clapping, and following crowd direction as needed.

• Follow production direction for seating, timing, and continuity across takes.

• Maintain professionalism during holding, resets, and long filming blocks.

Requirements

• All genders, ages 18–70.

• Must be a local hire in the Franklin/Nashville, TN area.

• Must be comfortable working indoors for extended periods.

• Open availability across all listed work days preferred; those available all days get priority.

• Must be able to commit to being on set for up to 12+ hours if needed (call time shared later).

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours (guaranteed).

• $12.50/hour equivalent with overtime after 8 hours (time-and-a-half).

State Police Background Actors (Law Enforcement Types)

Job Description
A production is casting men and women to portray state police officers for a paid background opportunity filming in Conyers, Georgia. This role is open to all ethnicities and is ideal for talent who can bring a professional, authoritative presence on camera. Applicants with prior on-set or law enforcement-style experience are encouraged to apply and list relevant experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a state police officer in background scenes with realistic presence and movement.

• Follow on-set direction for blocking, timing, and continuity.

• Maintain a professional, uniform-ready appearance and strong set etiquette.

• Work smoothly with wardrobe, props, and production team as needed.

Requirements

• Men and women, all ethnicities.

• Ages 25+.

• Comfortable portraying law enforcement on camera.

• Prior experience encouraged (include relevant experience if applicable).

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Conyers, GA.

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours (paid).

Compliance Officer Featured Background Role for TV Series (New Faces Only)

Job Description
A television series is casting director-selected featured background talent to portray a Compliance Officer in a scene filming in the Atlanta, Georgia area. This is a paid, featured background opportunity for performers who can deliver a polished, professional, and authoritative presence on camera. Talent must be local to Atlanta—travel, transportation, and accommodations are not provided. New faces only.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a compliance officer in featured background action with a professional, controlled presence.

• Follow direction for blocking, timing, and continuity during filming.

• Maintain a clean, conservative, camera-ready appearance throughout the shoot day.

• Work smoothly with wardrobe and production standards for a law-enforcement style role.

Requirements

• Male, ages 30–40 (all ethnicities).

• Height range 5’7”–5’10”.

• Clean-cut, conservative, in good physical shape; professional law-enforcement type.

• No visible tattoos that cannot be covered (unless you can obtain a tattoo release).

• Must be a new face (do not apply if already scheduled/worked in the specified block).

• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Atlanta, GA area.

Compensation

• $168 for up to 12 hours (paid).

Latinx Background Actors for 1970s Mexican Cantina Short Film

Job Description
An independent short film is casting paid Latinx background actors to bring an authentic 1970s Mexican cantina setting to life in Atlanta, Georgia. Production is looking for real presence and character—no acting experience required—just people who naturally fit the look, spirit, and cultural authenticity of a working-class cantina community. Scenes will feature miners, villagers, and couples socializing, dancing, and gathering in a lively cantina environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Mexican cantina locals in a late-1970s village setting with natural, lived-in energy.

• Follow on-set direction for background movement, timing, and continuity.

• Participate in realistic cantina activities such as socializing, drinking, talking, and reacting naturally.

• For selected roles, dance naturally with a partner in a close, jukebox-style vibe.

Requirements

• Latinx adults 18+.

• Must be comfortable wearing 1970s period-appropriate clothing (wardrobe must match the setting).

• Must be able to portray authentic Mexican villagers with expressive, lived-in presence.

• Must be fully available for both listed work days (may work one or both).

Compensation

• $125 for 8 hours (paid).

Female Stand-In and Hand Model for Social Media Content Shoot

Job Description
A non-union social media content shoot is casting one female stand-in/hand model in the Franklin/Nashville, Tennessee area. This paid role is for talent who are comfortable working as a stand-in for branded content while also performing hand modeling for close-up shots. The production is looking for a clean, natural look with well-groomed hands and nails, and the project will provide compensation for a required manicure.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a stand-in on set to support lighting, blocking, and camera setups.

• Perform hand modeling for branded social media content, including close-up shots.

• Follow direction from the production team for hand positioning, movement, and continuity.

• Maintain a clean, camera-ready appearance and professional set etiquette.

Requirements

• Female talent, ages 28–38.

• Must be a local hire in the Franklin/Nashville, TN area.

• Comfortable working as a stand-in and appearing in close-up hand shots for branded content.

• Well-groomed hands and nails preferred (no extreme nail lengths or bold designs).

• Must be willing to get a manicure as required (manicure compensated by the project).

• Clean, natural appearance.

• No visible tattoos on hands/arms preferred (if you have any, note them).

Compensation

• $500 total (10 hours/day for 2 days).

Major Crime Unit Detectives and Crime Unit Cops for TV Series (Non-Union/AABP)

Job Description
A network TV series is casting non-union / AABP background talent for exterior drone establishing shots as part of a 2nd unit shoot. Production is seeking Major Crime Unit detectives and Major Crime Unit cops who can deliver an authentic law-enforcement presence on camera. This opportunity is open to both new faces and returning non-union background talent, with shuttles provided to location after processing.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Major Crime Unit detectives or cops in exterior establishing scenes.

• Follow on-set direction for blocking, timing, and continuity.

• Maintain a professional, camera-ready presence during drone and exterior filming.

• Be prepared for processing, shuttle transport, and typical background holding/set flow.

Requirements

• Must be Non-Union / AABP background talent.

• Seeking:

  • Cops: late 20s–50s

• Comfortable working outdoors for exterior establishing shots.

• Able to report for processing and shuttle to location as directed.

• Must provide current photo and basic details, plus whether you’ve worked on the series before and what role you played.

Compensation

• Compensation details were not listed (provided upon selection, if applicable).

Featured Background Actor Casting: Competition Judge (Male, 30–40)

Job Description
A non-union TV production is casting featured background talent to portray a competition judge in an indoor shoot. Production is looking for diverse males ages 30–40 who can work as a local hire in the Franklin/Nashville, Tennessee area. This featured background role requires strong on-set professionalism and the ability to stay camera-ready throughout long filming days.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a competition judge in featured background scenes for a TV production.

• Follow direction from the assistant director and maintain continuity between takes.

• Stay engaged and performance-ready during extended periods on set.

• Work professionally with cast and crew in a fast-paced filming environment.

Requirements

• Diverse males, ages 30–40.

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Franklin/Nashville, TN.

• Must be available for multiple consecutive shoot days and able to commit to long filming hours (12+ hours).

• Must be comfortable receiving call time details the afternoon prior and remaining flexible with scheduling.

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours ($12.50/hr) with an 8-hour guarantee.

• Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours.

Sheriff Country Extras Casting: “Onlookers” (ACTRA)

Job Description
The series Sheriff Country is seeking ACTRA background performers to play onlookers in a community-style scene. Production is looking for talent who can work as a local in Brampton, with a preference for people who live nearby (including Brampton/West area). There’s also a need for one performer with a standard, older car to be used on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an onlooker as a background actor in a TV scene.

• Follow direction from the assistant directors and remain consistent across takes.

• Arrive on time, stay set-ready, and work professionally with cast and crew.

• If selected with a vehicle, bring your car as instructed and keep it available for filming.

Requirements

• ACTRA performers, ages 25–60.

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Brampton (no travel time).

• Self-drivers preferred.

• Vehicle note: one role requires a non-luxury, older car (year/make/model/color may be requested).

Compensation

• Paid ACTRA background work (rate based on ACTRA terms).

BEOWYN Proof of Concept Short Film Casting: Male Roles

Job Description
A proof of concept short film titled BEOWYN is casting male actors for two roles in a dark fantasy project inspired by a female retelling of Beowulf. The story is set in 1st-century Ancient Rome and incorporates Christian themes and symbolism tied to ideas of passion and resurrection. This is a strong opportunity for actors looking for reel footage, screen credit, and professional on-set experience in an indie short film production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a principal role in scripted proof of concept scenes.

• Take direction from the director and collaborate professionally on set.

• Maintain character consistency across multiple takes and setups.

• Be prepared for wardrobe elements and on-camera styling as required.

Requirements

• Lucien: Male, ages 18–23.

• Damon: Male, ages 20–29; grim appearance. Wears a mask covering a demonic-like mouth (eyes visible).

• Must be reliable, camera-ready, and comfortable working in a dark fantasy / ancient history setting.

Compensation

• Screen credit and potential laurels.

• Professional footage for your reel (noted as shot on iPhone 16 Pro).

• IMDb credit.

• Meals and regional transportation support (as provided by production).

• Copy of the finished film.

• Optional director reference/recommendation letter upon request.