Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Casting Call Title: Black Drum Major for Commercial

Job Description:
We are seeking a talented Black Drum Major, male or female, aged 17-30, for an exciting upcoming commercial. The ideal candidate should have prior experience as a drum major or in drum corps. This is a paid opportunity to showcase your unique skills in a professional commercial production.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform as a drum major in a commercial shoot.
• Demonstrate proficiency in leading or performing in drum corps or marching band.
• Follow direction from the production team to bring energy and precision to the role.

Requirements:

• Black, male or female, aged 17-30.
• Must have prior experience as a drum major or extensive training in drum corps.
• Comfortable performing on camera for a commercial.
• Must be able to demonstrate leadership and rhythm skills typical of a drum major.

Compensation Details:

• This is a paid project (rate to be discussed upon selection).

Casting Call Title: Mental Health Stories Project in Norwich

Job Description:
We are seeking local Norwich residents (aged 18 and older, all genders) to participate in a powerful new project focused on mental health stories. This project aims to highlight personal experiences with mental health, providing a platform to share impactful stories that can inspire and create awareness. Participants will be interviewed and have the opportunity to contribute their personal journey as part of this important project.

Job Responsibilities:

• Share your personal mental health story during an interview in a safe and supportive environment.
• Be open to discussing your experiences and emotions as part of a project aimed at raising mental health awareness.
• Collaborate with the production team to ensure your story is captured authentically and thoughtfully.

Requirements:

• Must be a Norwich local, aged 18 or older, any gender.
• Willing to share personal mental health experiences.
• Comfortable participating in a filmed interview at Norwich FC Stadium.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: Cash paid on the day of the interview.

Casting Call Title: Fashion Show Attendees for ILB Fashion Event in Atlanta

Job Description:
We are seeking young, hip men and women to attend and appear as extras at an upscale fashion show for an exciting project in Downtown Atlanta. This is a perfect opportunity for those who love fashion and want to be part of a high-energy event. All ethnicities are welcome to apply, and we are looking for individuals who can bring style and presence to the event.

Job Responsibilities:

• Attend the fashion show as an extra, portraying an upscale guest or attendee.
• Dress in trendy, fashionable attire to match the upscale setting of the event.
• Follow direction from the production team to ensure smooth and professional filming.

Requirements:

• Men and women, aged 20-45, all ethnicities.
• Must have a fashionable, trendy appearance.
• Comfortable attending a shoot that may span multiple days (dates subject to change).
• Must be local to Atlanta, GA, or able to self-report to the downtown location.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $168 for 12 hours of work.

Casting Call Title: Mrs. Eugenius Bard – Supporting Role for Museum Project in Atlanta

Job Description:
We are casting for the role of Mrs. Eugenius Bard, a key supporting character in a museum project filming in Atlanta. Mrs. Bard is an African American woman aged 60-75, with a strong presence, warmth, love, and compassion. The character is a leader, and we are looking for an actress who can embody these qualities with grace and strength. A slight Southern accent is required to add authenticity to the role.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Mrs. Eugenius Bard, a character who leads with warmth, strength, and compassion.
• Collaborate with the director and production team to authentically convey Mrs. Bard’s leadership and loving nature.
• Deliver lines with a slight Southern accent, maintaining the character’s strong presence throughout the performance.

Requirements:

• Female, African American, aged 60-75.
• Must have a strong presence, with the ability to portray warmth, love, and compassion.
• Comfortable speaking with a slight Southern accent.
• Must be local to Atlanta, GA (no travel paid) and available for all filming dates.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $500 per day, plus a $2,000 buyout for the project.

Casting Call Title: Ob Lisk – Supporting Role for Museum Project in Atlanta

Job Description:
We are casting for the role of Ob Lisk, a key supporting character in an exciting museum project filming in Atlanta. Ob Lisk is a lanky yet strong man, aged 25-30, who brings warmth, whimsy, and a slight Southern accent to his interactions. The character will play an important part in the narrative, and we are seeking an actor with a unique presence who can convey both strength and charm.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Ob Lisk, a whimsical and strong character, in scenes that require a balance of warmth and lightheartedness.
• Collaborate with the production team to bring out the character’s distinct personality.
• Deliver lines in a slight Southern accent, and bring the necessary physicality to the role.

Requirements:

• Male, aged 25-30, any ethnicity.
• Must have a lanky but strong build, with an ability to convey warmth and whimsy.
• Comfortable speaking with a slight Southern accent.
• Must be local to Atlanta, GA (no travel paid) and available for the full duration of filming.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $500 per day, plus a $2,000 buyout for the project.

Casting Call: Mr. Granite – Supporting Role for Museum Project in Atlanta

Job Description:
We are seeking an actor to portray Mr. Granite, a key supporting character in a museum project filming in Atlanta. Mr. Granite is an older African American male, aged 69-80, with a sturdy and strong presence. The role requires an actor who can bring warmth, wisdom, and authority to the character, with a slight Southern accent. Mr. Granite has expressive facial features and “working hands,” symbolizing a life of hard work and resilience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Mr. Granite, a strong and wise character, contributing to the overall narrative of the museum project.
• Convey the character’s strength, wisdom, and life experience through dialogue and physical presence.
• Work closely with the production team to deliver an authentic and heartfelt performance.

Requirements:

• Male, African American, aged 69-80.
• Must have a sturdy, strong build and expressive facial features.
• Comfortable delivering lines with a slight Southern accent.
• Must be local to Atlanta, GA (no travel paid) and available for the full duration of filming.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $500 per day, plus a $2,000 buyout for the project.

Casting Call Title: Sage – Supporting Role for Museum Project in Atlanta

Job Description:
We are seeking an actress to portray Sage, a key supporting character in a museum project filming in Atlanta. Sage is a young African American woman, aged 19-21, with a warm and expressive personality. This role requires an actress with a genuine and friendly presence, who can convey emotions through body language and facial expressions. The character also has a slight Southern accent.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Sage, a warm and expressive young woman, in scenes that require emotional depth and connection with other characters.
• Work closely with the director and production team to bring authenticity to the character.
• Deliver a performance that emphasizes Sage’s personality through both dialogue and non-verbal cues.

Requirements:

• Female, African American, aged 19-21.
• Must have a warm and expressive personality, with the ability to convey emotions through body language and facial expressions.
• Must be able to speak with a slight Southern accent.
• Local to Atlanta, GA (no travel paid) and available for all filming dates.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $500 per day, plus a $2,000 buyout for the project.

Casting Call Title: Pearl (Mom) Banneker – Lead Role for Museum Project in Atlanta

Job Description:
We are seeking an actress to portray Pearl Banneker, the mother of the main character, Benjamin, in a museum project filming in Atlanta. Pearl is an ethnically ambiguous Black woman, aged 35-39, with mixed ethnicity that can lean toward African American or mixed African American heritage. This is a major character role, and the actress must be able to convey warmth and emotional depth as the mother figure in this historical and culturally significant story.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Pearl (Mom) Banneker, a strong, nurturing character, in a story told from her son Benjamin’s perspective.
• Deliver an emotionally engaging performance that highlights the character’s maternal instincts and cultural background.
• Collaborate with the director and production team to bring this key character to life in a meaningful and authentic way.

Requirements:

• Female, aged 35-39, ethnically ambiguous, Black or mixed ethnicity.
• Ability to express warmth, love, and emotional depth through body language and facial expressions.
• Must have a slight Southern accent.
• Must be local to Atlanta, GA (no travel paid) and available for the full duration of filming.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $500 per day, plus a $2,000 buyout for the project.

Casting Call Title: General Background Roles and Director-Selected Role for Chicago PD (Episode 1208)

Job Description:
We are currently accepting submissions for general background roles and a special director-selected role for an upcoming episode of Chicago PD (Episode 1208). Background roles are open to any gender, ethnicity, and individuals aged 18 and older who are no longer attending high school.

Director-Selected Role:
We are seeking a Hispanic/Latinx male in his 30s to take a mugshot-style photo for a featured role. The selected actor will portray an accomplice to a high-ranking drug dealer, and their photo will appear on the evidence board. This role is director-selected, so it’s important to submit high-quality, accurate photos that reflect your current appearance.

Job Responsibilities:

• General Background Roles:
  • Appear as background talent in various scenes for Chicago PD.
  • Follow direction from the production team and assist in creating a realistic environment for scenes.
• Director-Selected Role (Hispanic/Latinx male, 30s):
  • Pose for a mugshot-style still photo, portraying an accomplice to a drug dealer.
  • Submit high-quality, well-lit, front-facing photos that match your current hairstyle and facial hair.

Requirements:

• General Background Roles:
  • Must be 18 or older and no longer attending high school.
  • Open to any gender and ethnicity.
  • Must be available for full days of filming.
• Director-Selected Role:
  • Hispanic/Latinx male in his 30s.
  • Must submit a high-quality, front-facing photo (no side profiles, hats, or sunglasses).
  • Must be available for a still photo session.

Compensation Details:

• General Background Roles:
  • Pay rate: $129.60 for up to 8 hours of work (flat rate).
  • Overtime pay at time and a half after 8 hours.
  • Additional $35 bump if booked with your vehicle (no red or white cars allowed).

Casting Call Title: Lead Role – Benjamin for Atlanta Museum Project

Job Description:
We are casting for the lead role of Benjamin, the main character through whose perspective the story is told, for an exciting museum project in Atlanta. This is a great opportunity to be part of an impactful project that will be showcased at a museum, requiring talent with a strong presence and the ability to deliver emotionally engaging performances.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Benjamin, a 12-14 year old ethnically ambiguous character with African American heritage.
• Engage in scenes that require a range of emotions, embodying the experiences of Benjamin throughout the narrative.
• Collaborate closely with the director and production team to bring the character’s story to life.

Requirements:

• Male, aged 12-14.
• Ethnically ambiguous, with African American heritage.
• Must be local to the Atlanta area (no travel paid).
• Ability to work on set for multiple days and participate in a wardrobe fitting.
• Must have a strong screen presence and the ability to portray a range of emotions.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $500 per day, plus a $3,000 buyout.