Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Job Description

Sids Cinematics is casting multiple speaking roles for an upcoming independent feature film in New York. The production is seeking male and female actors across several age ranges and backgrounds to portray characters with speaking parts. Selected talent will receive additional project information and audition sides from the production team.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a speaking role in an independent feature film.
• Prepare provided sides and character material.
• Deliver natural, character-driven performances.

Requirements

• Black female talent, ages 38–68.
• Black female talent, ages 24–40.
• Female talent of any ethnicity, ages 53–65.
• Male talent of any ethnicity, ages 48–67.
• Must be comfortable performing a speaking role.
• Must be able to work in New York.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Job Description

Amega Studios is casting male and female actors for a paid comedy project created for a YouTube channel with 2 million subscribers. The production is seeking energetic, engaging talent who can deliver natural comedic performances on camera. Filming will take place in Westlake Village, California.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in comedy-focused YouTube video content.
• Deliver natural and engaging performances on camera.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.

Requirements

• Male and female talent.
• Ages 18–35.
• Comfortable performing comedy on camera.
• Must be able to work in Westlake Village.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Job Description

20th Century Television’s 911 Nashville is casting two male featured background actors to portray FBI SWAT officers in the Nashville, Tennessee area. Talent will appear in SWAT gear and should have a very fit, intimidating presence. This is non-union background work and is open to local hires only.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an FBI SWAT officer as featured background talent.
• Wear production-provided SWAT-style gear as required.
• Follow direction from the production and background teams.
• Remain available for a potentially 12+ hour day on set.
• Attend the required fitting in Franklin.

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 25–50.
• Very fit with an intimidating appearance.
• Must be a Nashville-area local hire.
• Must be over 18.
• Must be available regardless of final call time.
• New faces required; recurring hospital, call center, 113, or cop background talent cannot be booked for this role.
• Must be able to complete required I-9 employment verification.
• No travel or lodging provided.

Compensation

• $125 for 8 hours.
• $15.62 per hour base rate.
• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours.
• $30 compensation for the required fitting.

Job Description

A jewelry company is casting a male actor for a supporting role in a small social media production filming in Williamsburg, New York. The selected actor will portray a stern corporate manager conducting an interview with an unconfident job applicant in a vintage office setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a stern corporate manager in a social media video.
• Perform an interview scene with another actor.
• Deliver a confident and authoritative on-camera performance.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.

Requirements

• Caucasian male actor.
• Ages 40–50.
• Able to portray a professional corporate manager.
• Comfortable performing a stern, authoritative character.
• Must be available to work in Williamsburg, New York.

Compensation

• Non-paid opportunity.

Job Description

Central Casting is seeking experienced basketball referees for an upcoming production in the Los Angeles area. Talent should have a strong understanding of basketball rules, referee hand signals, and proper officiating procedures to perform authentically on camera. Both union and non-union submissions are welcome.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a basketball referee in production scenes.
• Demonstrate authentic basketball officiating techniques.
• Use proper referee hand signals and understand game rules.
• Follow blocking and direction from the production team.

Requirements

• Must have basketball referee knowledge or experience.
• Must know basketball rules and standard hand signals.
• Union and non-union talent may apply.
• Must be available to work in the Los Angeles area.

Compensation

• Union rate: $231/8 hours.
• Non-union rate: $149/8 hours.

Job Description

Jupiter Casting is seeking a male actor to portray Jerry across different time periods in “Homicide for the Holidays.” The role includes interview scenes featuring an older Jerry as well as scenes depicting the character around the time of the crime and arrest.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray younger and older versions of Jerry.
• Perform interview and dramatic reenactment scenes.
• Adjust appearance as required for different periods in the character’s life.
• Follow blocking and performance direction.

Requirements

• White male actor.
• Ages 30–40s.
• Brown hair.
• Facial hair and willing to shave to portray the younger version.
• Must work as a local hire in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.
• No travel or hotel accommodations provided.

Compensation

• $75 per day worked.

Job Description

Jupiter Casting is casting a male actor to portray James in episodes 607 and 608 of “Homicide for the Holidays.” The performer will portray both younger and older versions of the character, including scenes depicting James being arrested years later.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray younger and older versions of James.
• Perform scripted dramatic and arrest scenes.
• Adapt the performance to different periods in the character’s life.
• Maintain a believable and consistent performance.

Requirements

• White male actor around his 40s.
• Bald.
• Clean-shaven preferred; light facial hair is acceptable if necessary.
• Must be able to portray both younger and older versions of James.
• Must work as a local hire in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.
• No travel or hotel accommodations provided.

Compensation

• $150/day.

Job Description

Jupiter Casting is seeking a female actor to portray Tonya in episodes 607 and 608 of “Homicide for the Holidays,” filming in the Knoxville, Tennessee area. The role involves scripted violence and murder-related content, so talent must be comfortable performing in dramatic true-crime reenactment scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Tonya in scripted reenactment scenes.
• Perform scenes involving violence and murder-related subject matter.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain character consistency throughout filming.
• Work professionally with cast and crew.

Requirements

• White female actor in her 20s.
• Brown, red, dark blonde, or strawberry blonde hair.
• Comfortable with scripted violence and murder content.
• Must work as a local hire in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.
• No travel or hotel accommodations provided.

Compensation

• $150/day.

Job Description

Inspirado is casting the role of Sophia for a non-union mental health PSA filming in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The campaign addresses alcohol abuse and self-isolation among teen girls and follows Sophia, an isolated teenager who begins to see the possibility of change after a friend reaches out. The project will be filmed on 16mm film.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Sophia, a teenage girl experiencing isolation.
• Perform emotionally grounded scenes involving sensitive subject matter.
• Deliver a natural and authentic performance on camera.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.

Requirements

• Hispanic female talent.
• Ages 13–26 to portray 13–17.
• Must be able to work as a local in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
• Comfortable performing material involving mental health, alcohol abuse, and isolation.
• Non-union talent.
• Minors must have a parent or guardian accompany them throughout production.

Compensation

• $450 + 20% agency fee.
• Usage: All media in perpetuity, including print.
• English-language campaign for the New Mexico region.

Job Description

Kevin Townley Films is casting actors for “The Danny Williams Story,” an upcoming film project connected to Atlanta and Detroit. The production is seeking talent across a wide range of ages to audition for available roles and become part of the film’s cast.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in an assigned role in the film.
• Prepare and perform audition material as requested.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Deliver natural and engaging on-camera performances.

Requirements

• Actors of all ages are welcome.
• Casting notice indicates ages 8 and up.
• Must be able to work with the production as required.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.