Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Major Hotel Chain Commercial – Families, Kids, Young Adults, Couples and Older Adults

Job Description

A major hotel chain commercial is seeking a diverse range of talent for an upcoming production in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Casting is open to families, children, young adults, older adults, couples, and individual performers who can bring natural personality and authentic energy to a fun hospitality campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in lifestyle and hospitality-focused commercial scenes

• Portray natural interactions between families, couples, and individuals

• Follow direction from the production and creative teams

• Bring an engaging, authentic, and camera-friendly presence to the shoot

• Work professionally with other cast members throughout production

Requirements

• Seeking different types of families

• Seeking kids for featured roles

• Seeking young adults and teen talent

• Seeking older adults

• Seeking real or castable couples

• Individual talent is also encouraged to apply

• Modeling or acting experience is welcome

• Must be able to work in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Compensation

• Families: $12,225

• Couples: $6,525

• Individual talent roles: $3,500

• Travel expenses, room, and board provided

• $125 per-person stipend for each day

• Additional compensation may be provided if an additional shoot day is added

“Challenger” Limited Series Background Actors

Job Description

The limited series “Challenger,” inspired by the true story of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, is seeking background performers in Atlanta, Georgia. Set across the 1970s and 1980s, the production explores NASA, the Space Shuttle program, and the people and decisions surrounding the 1986 tragedy. A wide variety of talent is needed to help create an authentic period setting, with recurring opportunities available for select performers.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a background performer in scenes set during the 1970s and 1980s

• Help portray authentic characters and environments from the period

• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams

• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming

• Commit to consistent availability when selected for a recurring role

Requirements

• Open to a wide variety of background performers

• Must be able to portray characters appropriate for a 1970s and 1980s setting

• Must be comfortable working as part of a large television production

• Recurring performers must maintain reliable availability throughout production

• Must be able to work in Atlanta, Georgia

Compensation

• Background rate: $182/12 hours

• Featured/director-selected rate: $196/12 hours

Job Description

An independent horror production is casting a male actor to portray Tony in the paranormal short film “Phasmo.” The story centers on four investigators whose search for answers inside a suburban home becomes increasingly dangerous as they uncover the deadly force haunting the property. Tony is the group’s natural leader. He is charismatic and comfortable joking with his friends, but quickly becomes serious when circumstances demand it. The role calls for an actor who can project confidence and leadership while revealing vulnerability and genuine fear as the investigation begins to unravel.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Tony as a confident and charismatic group leader.
• Balance lighter character moments with serious horror sequences.
• Demonstrate natural leadership and authority on screen.
• Show believable vulnerability and fear as events escalate.
• Collaborate effectively with the other actors and production team.

Requirements

• Male actor, late 20s.
• Strong screen presence and natural leadership qualities.
• Comfortable performing in horror and high-stress scenes.
• Able to balance dramatic performances with comedic moments.
• Comfortable working with a small independent film crew.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Food provided during production.
• Screen credit provided.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

A paranormal horror short film is casting a male actor to play James, the serious and methodical member of a four-person investigation team. “Phasmo” follows the group into a suburban home connected to unexplained activity, disappearances, and deaths, where their routine investigation takes a terrifying turn. James is focused, disciplined, and committed to following the rules. He often serves as the voice of reason when others become distracted, requiring an actor who can deliver a grounded performance while gradually revealing genuine fear as the situation becomes increasingly dangerous.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray James as serious, focused, and methodical.
• Deliver a grounded and natural dramatic performance.
• Convey escalating fear while maintaining the character’s disciplined personality.
• Perform effectively in suspenseful and high-stress horror scenes.
• Work collaboratively with the ensemble and production crew.

Requirements

• Male actor, mid-20s.
• Strong ability to portray a serious, grounded character.
• Comfortable performing fear, tension, and horror material.
• Able to balance restrained character work with increasingly intense scenes.
• Must be comfortable working with a small independent production.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Food provided during production.
• Screen credit provided.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

A New York City social media series is casting people of all ages with fun, unusual, or highly specific interests, hobbies, collections, and fandoms. The series will spotlight real people who are deeply passionate about what they love, from bird watching and miniatures to insects, unique collections, niche hobbies, and more. Selected participants will share their interests naturally on camera for short-form social media content.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera and discuss a personal hobby, obsession, interest, or fandom.
• Share stories and details about what makes the interest meaningful or unique.
• Bring an authentic and enthusiastic personality to the content.
• Participate in the creation of 1–2 short-form videos approximately 30–90 seconds each.
• Follow creative direction during filming.

Requirements

• Open to talent of all ages.
• Must have a genuine and distinctive hobby, obsession, collection, interest, or fandom.
• Comfortable speaking naturally about your passion on camera.
• Professional headshots or digitals are not required.
• Photos or videos showcasing your interest are encouraged.

Compensation

• Possible stipend or payment available upon inquiry.

Job Description

A tech company commercial is casting a real family or individual talent to portray a warm, relatable family on camera. The production is looking for natural, everyday personalities who can create believable family moments and genuine chemistry. Real families are encouraged to apply, though individual performers matching the roles will also be considered.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a relatable family in a commercial for a technology company.
• Perform natural family interactions and everyday moments on camera.
• Bring warmth, personality, and authentic chemistry to the production.
• Follow direction from the commercial production team.

Requirements

• Mom and Dad: Ages 35–45.
• Daughter: Ages 7–11.
• Son: Ages 5–6.
• Open to any ethnicity or ethnic appearance.
• Real families and individual performers may apply.
• Warm, natural, and relatable personalities preferred.

Compensation

• Compensation not specified.

Job Description

A new shower and body care product campaign is casting UK-based women for an upcoming commercial shoot in the UK or Europe. The production is looking for authentic, warm, and fun personalities with natural confidence. This opportunity is open to women of all ethnicities, shapes, and sizes, with no professional modeling or acting experience required.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in promotional content for a new shower product.
• Demonstrate a natural, confident, and authentic presence on camera.
• Participate comfortably in body care and shower product-related scenes.
• Follow creative direction throughout filming.
• Represent the campaign’s body-positive and inclusive approach.

Requirements

• Women ages 25–35.
• Must be based in the UK.
• Open to all ethnicities, shapes, and sizes.
• No modeling or acting experience required.
• Warm, fun, authentic personality with natural confidence.
• Comfortable appearing on camera for a shower and body care campaign.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Job Description

A production filming in Senoia, Georgia, is casting experienced bartenders and servers for on-camera work. The production is seeking adults with real hospitality experience who can naturally portray professional bar and restaurant staff in a working service environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an experienced bartender or server on camera.
• Perform realistic hospitality and customer-service actions during scenes.
• Handle serving or bartending activities naturally based on prior experience.
• Follow direction from the production team while maintaining continuity between takes.

Requirements

• Ages 18–50.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must have previous bartending or serving experience.
• Complete the required casting database registration and role-specific availability check.

Compensation

• $182 for up to 12 hours of work.

Job Description

A commercial campaign for a major power tool brand is casting experienced tradesmen based in Ontario. The production is looking for real professionals who can authentically represent the skilled trades and feel natural working with power tools on camera. Selected talent will participate in a professional commercial campaign and will work one shoot day.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a commercial campaign for a power tool brand.
• Represent skilled trades authentically and confidently on camera.
• Participate in a fitting and any required casting recalls.
• Follow creative direction during the commercial shoot.
• Perform naturally in a professional production environment.

Requirements

• Must be a tradesman with relevant professional or hands-on experience.
• Must not be a member of ACTRA.
• Must be available for the required recall, fitting, and production windows.
• Selected talent will work one shoot day.

Compensation

• $6,500+ for talent selected for the commercial campaign.

Job Description

A New York fashion brand is seeking a Lighting Assistant for an upcoming SS27 fashion film. The selected candidate will support the production’s lighting needs and work alongside the visual crew to help create the intended look for the film. This opportunity is suited to responsible individuals interested in fashion and film production who can work collaboratively in a creative on-set environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the production team with lighting setup and support.
• Help prepare and organize lighting equipment as directed.
• Support lighting adjustments throughout filming.
• Work collaboratively with photography, videography, and production crew.
• Follow on-set direction and maintain an organized workspace.

Requirements

• Interest in lighting, filmmaking, photography, or fashion production.
• Relevant lighting or production experience is preferred.
• Reliable, responsible, and comfortable working as part of a crew.
• Able to follow technical and creative direction.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.