Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Historical Short Film Background Extras

Job Description
A historical short film is casting background extras to portray townspeople in an early 1900s setting. This production recreates life in 1901 and is seeking authentic, period-appropriate looks to support the opening scene. The role is non-speaking and focused on natural reactions and presence within a historically accurate environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a townsperson in a historical background scene

• Follow direction from the director and production team

• Maintain period-appropriate behavior and appearance

• Remain professional and focused during filming

Requirements

• Men, women, and children ages 10–80

• Period-appropriate appearance required (natural hair colors, no visible piercings, no visible tattoos)

• Comfortable working on a historically themed film set

• Families are encouraged to apply together

• Must be able to portray serious, emotionally grounded background moments

• Comfortable with sensitive historical subject matter

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours

• Paid background role

Patient Background Roles

Job Description
A scripted television series is casting background talent to portray patients in hospital scenes. These roles involve seated or light movement work to help create authentic medical environments.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a hospital patient in background scenes

• Follow direction from the production team

• Maintain continuity across takes

• Remain professional on set

Requirements

• Ages 18+

• Any gender, any ethnicity

• Comfortable working in hospital-themed scenes

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

• Time and a half after 8 hours

Nurse Background Roles

Job Description
A television production is seeking background talent to portray nurses in hospital scenes. These roles support realistic medical environments and patient care moments.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a nurse in scripted hospital scenes

• Follow on-set direction and medical-style movement

• Maintain continuity across scenes

• Be available for multiple filming days if needed

Requirements

• Ages 25+

• Any gender, any ethnicity

• Medical experience preferred but not required

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

• Time and a half after 8 hours

Doctor Background Roles

Job Description
A scripted television series is casting background talent to portray doctors in hospital scenes. These roles involve wearing medical wardrobe and appearing in professional healthcare settings.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a doctor in hospital scenes

• Follow direction for medical blocking and movement

• Maintain a professional, calm presence on set

• Be available for multiple filming days if selected

Requirements

• Ages 25+

• Any gender, any ethnicity

• Medical experience preferred but not required

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

• Time and a half after 8 hours

Hospital Café Background Extras

Job Description
A television production is casting background performers to appear in hospital café scenes. These roles help create authentic hospital environments through natural background action.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as hospital café patrons

• Follow on-set direction

• Maintain continuity during filming

• Remain professional throughout shoot

Requirements

• Ages 18+

• Any gender, any ethnicity

• Comfortable working in hospital-style settings

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

• Time and a half after 8 hours

EMT Background Roles

Job Description
A television series is seeking background talent to portray EMTs in hospital-related scenes. These roles add realism to emergency and medical environments within the show.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an EMT in scripted background scenes

• Take direction for medical and emergency setups

• Maintain professionalism in uniformed scenes

• Remain attentive during filming

Requirements

• Ages 25+

• Any gender, any ethnicity

• No prior EMT experience required

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

• Time and a half after 8 hours

Coffee Shop Waitress Background Role

Job Description
A scripted television production is casting female background talent to portray a coffee shop waitress. This role involves light service-style movement and background interaction in a café setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a coffee shop waitress in background scenes

• Perform light, natural service movements

• Follow direction from assistant directors

• Maintain a professional appearance

Requirements

• Female performers

• Ages 18+

• Any ethnicity

• Experience helpful but not required

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

• Time and a half after 8 hours

Coffee Shop Background Extras

Job Description
A television series is casting background talent to portray customers in coffee shop scenes. This role helps bring everyday realism to interior café settings and is ideal for performers looking to gain on-set experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a coffee shop customer in background scenes

• Follow direction from the production team

• Maintain continuity during filming

• Remain professional on set

Requirements

• Ages 18+

• Any gender, any ethnicity

• Comfortable working indoors on a TV set

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

• Time and a half after 8 hours

Background Cars (Hospital & Gym Scenes)

Job Description
A scripted television series is casting background talent with vehicles for hospital and gym scenes. This role involves appearing in exterior and interior scenes to help create realistic environments. Talent must be comfortable being on set and following direction during filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent with your vehicle

• Participate in hospital and gym scene setups

• Follow on-set direction and timing cues

• Remain available for scheduled filming hours

Requirements

• Ages 18+

• Any gender, any ethnicity

• Must have a reliable vehicle

• Comfortable working on a TV set

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

• Time and a half after 8 hours

• $20 car bump if selected

True Crime Recreation Role – Victim

Job Description
A non-union true crime television series for a major network is casting a male performer to portray a victim in a crime recreation scene. This role is part of a dramatic reenactment with no scripted dialogue and is filmed in a controlled, low-pressure environment. The production is seeking talent with a strong physical presence to match a specific character profile.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a victim in a true crime reenactment scene

• Follow direction from the director and production team

• Perform non-speaking, physical acting for realism

• Maintain professionalism during evening filming

Requirements

• Male talent, late teens to 20s

• Athletic or college football-style build

• Preferred height 6’1” or taller

• Comfortable portraying scripted violence and alcohol-related scenes

• Non-union performers only

• Must be available during the scheduled filming window

Compensation

• $150 per day

• Paid non-union television role