Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Period Television Series – Child Extras

Job Description
A major period television series is casting child extras for upcoming scenes. This opportunity is open to young performers of all backgrounds to appear as background talent in a professionally produced TV project. The production is seeking natural, expressive children who can follow direction and work well on set. This is a great entry-level opportunity for families looking to introduce children to on-set experience in television.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent in crowd and environmental scenes

• Follow on-set direction from the production team

• Maintain professionalism and focus during filming

• Work cooperatively with cast and crew

Requirements

• Children ages 3–16

• All ethnicities and genders encouraged to apply

• Comfortable being on set with supervision

• Parent or legal guardian consent required

Compensation

• Paid background role

Job Description
A fashion and e-commerce project is seeking skilled photo retouchers for ongoing, high-volume work. This paid opportunity is ideal for experienced retouchers who can deliver clean, polished images with fast turnaround times. Projects will focus on fashion and e-commerce visuals, requiring strong attention to detail and consistency across large batches of images. This is a remote-friendly role suited for professionals looking for steady creative work.

Job Responsibilities

• Retouch high-volume fashion and e-commerce images

• Maintain consistent visual quality across multiple assets

• Meet quick turnaround deadlines without sacrificing quality

• Follow brand and creative guidelines for image editing

Requirements

• Proven experience in fashion or e-commerce photo retouching

• Strong skills in professional retouching software

• Ability to manage ongoing, high-volume workloads

• Reliable communication and deadline management

Compensation

• Paid role

• Ongoing work available

Fingerboarding Campaign – Male Talent

Job Description
A paid commercial casting opportunity is now open for male talent with real fingerboarding experience. This project is for a well-known brand and will focus on authentic fingerboarding skills captured on camera. The role is ideal for performers who are confident showcasing technical hand movement, precision, and style in a commercial setting. This casting call is a great fit for talent with niche skills looking to book paid brand work.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform fingerboarding tricks naturally and confidently on camera

• Follow creative direction during a commercial-style shoot

• Represent the brand with authenticity and professionalism

Requirements

• Male actors and performers, ages 16–30

• Proven fingerboarding experience required

• Comfortable performing on camera

• Professional, reliable, and camera-ready

Compensation

• Paid role (rate provided upon selection)

Male Basketball Players Casting for National Commercial

Job Description
A national commercial campaign is casting experienced male basketball players with a professional, NBA-style look. This paid opportunity is ideal for high-level players who can bring real on-court skill, athletic presence, and confidence to camera. The production is seeking authentic basketball talent for a high-energy commercial shoot.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a competitive basketball player

• Perform realistic basketball movements and gameplay

• Follow direction from the director and production team

• Maintain a professional, athletic on-set presence

Requirements

• Male basketball players

• Experienced, high-level players

• NBA-style look and strong athletic build

• Comfortable performing on camera

• Must be able to work as a local hire

• Reliable, professional, and performance-ready

Compensation

• Paid commercial opportunity

• Professional on-camera exposure

• Experience working on a national advertising campaign

Background Casting for Event Staff With Vehicles

Job Description
A film or television production is casting men and women to portray event staff members, including bartenders, servers, bouncers, and busboys. This paid background opportunity is seeking individuals who own a car or truck and can bring a natural, professional presence to an on-camera event setting. The scene focuses on realistic staff activity and atmosphere.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as event staff such as bartender, server, bouncer, or busboy

• Perform natural background actions appropriate to the role

• Use your personal vehicle as part of the scene if needed

• Follow direction from the production team

• Maintain professionalism on set

Requirements

• Men and women ages 21 and older

• All ethnicities welcome

• Must own a car or truck

• Vehicles cannot be red, black, or white

• Comfortable working as background talent

• Reliable and punctual

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

• $35 car bump

• Paid background acting opportunity

Female Skateboarders Casting for Television Series

Job Description
A television series is casting female skateboarders to appear on camera in an exterior scene. This paid background opportunity is open to union and non-union talent who are comfortable skateboarding on camera and can bring natural movement and authenticity to a real-world street setting. The scene focuses on everyday skateboarding activity rather than stunts.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera skateboarding in an exterior scene

• Perform natural, non-stunt skateboarding movements

• Follow direction from the production team

• Maintain safety and professionalism while filming

Requirements

• Female skateboarders

• Must be comfortable skateboarding on camera

• Must provide your own skateboard and helmet

• Union and non-union talent welcome

• Reliable, professional, and able to follow direction

Compensation

• $234 for 8 hours (special ability rate)

• Paid background television role

• Professional on-set experience

Background Casting for Stage Crew and Business Roles

Job Description
A television series is casting background talent for non-union roles portraying stage crew and business-related professionals. This paid opportunity is ideal for dependable individuals who can bring realism and professionalism to behind-the-scenes and workplace-style environments. The production is seeking talent comfortable working long filming days and taking direction on a fast-paced set.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as stage crew, technicians, janitors, or business professionals

• Perform natural background actions appropriate to the role

• Follow direction from the production and assistant director team

• Maintain professionalism during extended filming hours

Requirements

• All genders, ages 25–55

• Roles are primarily seeking male-presenting talent

• Comfortable portraying stage crew, techs, janitors, business types, stage managers, or light board operators

• Must be able to work as a local hire

• Available for a full filming day with potential extended hours

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours guaranteed

• Time and a half after 8 hours

• Paid non-union background role

Commercial Casting for Rec-League Adult Soccer Players

Job Description
A healthcare commercial is casting real adult soccer players to appear on camera in a professional advertising campaign. This paid opportunity is seeking authentic rec-league players who genuinely play soccer as a hobby or passion. No acting experience is required—the focus is on real movement, natural energy, and true love for the game.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a real soccer player

• Perform natural soccer actions such as dribbling and casual play

• Follow direction from the director and production team

• Maintain an authentic, relaxed on-camera presence

Requirements

• Adult rec-league soccer players

• Ages 18 and older

• All genders and ethnicities welcome

• Athletic or non-athletic builds accepted, as long as you can play

• Must be local to the NYC or New Jersey area

• Open to union and non-union talent

Compensation

• $822.30 session fee (SAG-AFTRA scale)

• Additional residuals if featured in the final cut

• Paid commercial opportunity

Social Media Commercial Casting for Speaking Roles

Job Description
A social media commercial is casting on-camera talent for a high-profile advertising project featuring a popular streamer and YouTuber. This paid opportunity is seeking energetic, natural performers who can deliver speaking roles with confidence and authenticity. The production is designed for social media platforms and focuses on relatable, engaging storytelling.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a speaking role in a social media commercial

• Deliver natural, conversational dialogue on camera

• Follow direction from the director and production team

• Bring energy, personality, and authenticity to each scene

Requirements

• The Friends:

  • Young male talent ages 17–21

  • African American

  • Natural, fun, energetic, and camera-ready

• Flight Attendants:

  • Female talent ages 25–45

  • Any ethnicity

  • Confident, polished, warm on-camera presence

• Comfortable performing speaking roles

• Reliable, professional, and available for filming

Compensation

• $350 per day

• Paid social media commercial role

• Professional on-camera exposure

Real Mom and Child Casting for Grocery Store Commercial

Job Description
A non-union commercial production is casting a real mom and child duo for a principal non-speaking role in a grocery store commercial. This paid opportunity is seeking authentic families who can naturally interact on camera. The scene is highly reaction-driven, so expressive, comfortable-on-camera children are encouraged to apply. The project focuses on genuine moments between parent and child in an everyday shopping environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera together as a real mom and child

• Perform natural shopping and interaction moments

• React authentically to on-set direction and scenarios

• Maintain a relaxed, natural presence throughout filming

Requirements

• Real mother and child pair

• Child ages 4–7

• All ethnicities welcome

• Child must be expressive and comfortable on camera

• Must be able to work as a local hire

• Reliable, punctual, and professional

Compensation

• Paid principal non-speaking commercial roles

• Non-union opportunity

• Professional on-camera commercial experience