Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Times Square Gorilla Costume Actor for “Dexter: Resurrection”

Job Description

“Dexter: Resurrection” is seeking a Times Square character performer for paid background work in Manhattan, New York. Casting is looking for talent who owns a gorilla costume and is comfortable wearing it while filming summer exterior scenes in Times Square. This background acting opportunity is ideal for an experienced character performer who can work comfortably in costume and follow production direction in a busy outdoor environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a Times Square gorilla character in background scenes for “Dexter: Resurrection.”
• Wear a personal gorilla costume during filming.
• Perform in outdoor summer exterior scenes in Manhattan.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain character and professionalism while working in a busy Times Square environment.

Requirements

• Must have access to or own a gorilla costume.
• Comfortable performing in the costume during outdoor filming.
• Able to work in Manhattan, New York.
• Comfortable working as a paid background actor.
• Reliable and able to follow on-set production direction.

Compensation

• Paid background work; specific rate not provided

Italian or Greek Families and Friends for Commercial

Job Description

A commercial is casting New York-based Italian or Greek families and groups of friends who enjoy gathering for potluck dinners. The production is seeking authentic families and friend groups who can naturally showcase the warmth, food, conversation, and community of a shared meal. This paid commercial casting opportunity is open to talent who can bring genuine chemistry and personality to the campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear with family members or friends in a commercial campaign.
• Participate in a potluck dinner-style commercial shoot.
• Interact naturally with other participants on camera.
• Follow creative direction from the commercial production team.
• Bring authentic energy, chemistry, and personality to filming.

Requirements

• Italian or Greek families and groups of friends.
• Must be local to New York.
• Comfortable appearing together on camera.
• Genuine connection and natural chemistry within the group.
• Comfortable participating in a food and potluck-themed commercial.

Compensation

• $800 per person.
• Additional $5,000 usage fee.

Female Surfers for Soap Bar Campaign

Job Description

A commercial campaign is seeking UK-based women with a passion for surfing for an upcoming soap bar campaign. Selected talent will take part in a well-paid production filming in London or elsewhere in Europe. This casting opportunity is ideal for confident female surfers who are comfortable appearing on camera and bringing authentic surfing experience to a commercial production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in a commercial soap bar campaign.
• Participate in professional filming in London or Europe.
• Bring authentic surfing experience and confidence to the production.
• Follow creative and production direction while on set.
• Work professionally with the production team throughout filming.

Requirements

• Women ages 20–49.
• Must be based in the UK.
• Must have a passion for surfing and relevant surfing experience.
• Comfortable appearing on camera in a commercial campaign.
• No professional modeling or acting experience required.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity; specific rate not provided.

Job Description

Destination Casting is seeking male and female performers ages 18+ to portray high school students in a bullying PSA filming in Paulding County, Georgia. Selected performers will appear in school-based scenes helping bring the PSA’s bullying-focused storyline to the screen. Talent should be able to convincingly portray high school-age students and work naturally on camera while following direction from the production team.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a high school student in the PSA.
• Participate in school-based scenes as required.
• Follow production and casting direction.
• Work professionally with fellow performers and crew.

Requirements

• Male and female performers.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Must be able to convincingly portray a high school student.

Compensation

$150/day.

Job Description

Destination Casting is seeking female performers ages 18+ to portray high school cheerleaders in a bullying PSA filming in Paulding County, Georgia. Selected talent will appear in school-based scenes supporting the PSA’s storyline and message. Performers should be able to convincingly portray high school students, work comfortably in a production environment, and follow direction during filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a high school cheerleader in the PSA.
• Participate in school-based scenes as directed.
• Follow production and casting direction.
• Maintain professional conduct on set.

Requirements

• Female performers.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Must be able to portray a high school cheerleader.

Compensation

$150/day.

Job Description

Darkened Stage Productions is seeking Production Assistants for Peripheral, an independent psychological horror short film inspired by Ambrose Bierce’s The Damned Thing. The project follows a woman investigating a mysterious death and discovering evidence of an intelligent predator that cannot normally be perceived by humans. Production Assistants will provide general on-set support and help the crew maintain an organized production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide general production and on-set assistance.
• Support crew departments as needed.
• Help maintain an organized and efficient set.
• Assist with day-to-day production needs.

Requirements

• Production experience is helpful but not specifically required in the casting notice.
• Reliable and comfortable working collaboratively on set.
• Interest in independent film and psychological horror.
• Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley filmmakers are particularly encouraged.

Compensation

Compensation and arrangements will be discussed individually based on position, experience, and production budget.

Job Description

Darkened Stage Productions is seeking a Key Grip / Grip to join the crew of Peripheral, an independent psychological horror short film. The project uses practical filmmaking techniques and a carefully controlled visual approach to create suspense around a creature that exists beyond normal human perception. The grip department will support the production’s visual execution and work alongside the camera and lighting teams as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide grip support throughout production.
• Assist camera and lighting departments with required setups.
• Help safely execute equipment and production setups.
• Collaborate with the wider crew to support the film’s visual approach.

Requirements

• Grip or Key Grip experience preferred.
• Familiarity with film-set workflows and equipment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Interest in independent horror filmmaking.
• Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley filmmakers are particularly encouraged.

Compensation

Compensation and arrangements will be discussed individually based on position, experience, and production budget.

Job Description

Darkened Stage Productions is seeking Practical Effects / Puppet Assistants for Peripheral, an independent psychological horror short film using a practical-effects approach to its creature work. The production already has VFX and makeup personnel attached and is looking for additional crew to support the physical creature effects. Assistants will help with practical puppet operation, puppetry, creature manipulation, and other on-set effects. Candidates with backgrounds in puppetry, creature work, animatronics, stage effects, practical horror effects, or theater puppetry are especially encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with practical puppet operation.
• Support creature manipulation and puppetry.
• Help execute practical effects on set.
• Collaborate with the existing effects and makeup teams.

Requirements

• Experience with puppetry, creature work, animatronics, stage effects, or practical effects is preferred.
• Comfortable working with physical creature effects.
• Theater artists and puppeteers are encouraged to apply.
• Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley applicants are particularly encouraged.

Compensation

Compensation and arrangements will be discussed individually based on position, experience, and production budget.

Job Description

Darkened Stage Productions is seeking a detail-oriented Script Supervisor for Peripheral. The psychological horror short features a nonlinear narrative incorporating flashbacks, recurring footage, Polaroids, props, and continuity-heavy sequences. Because continuity is particularly important to the film’s storytelling, the Script Supervisor will help track visual and narrative details across scenes and takes. Candidates should be highly observant, organized, and comfortable working on a project where small continuity details can directly affect the story.

Job Responsibilities

• Track continuity across scenes and takes.
• Monitor props and other continuity-sensitive elements.
• Support continuity involving flashbacks and recurring footage.
• Maintain clear production notes for the filmmaking team.

Requirements

• Script supervision or relevant continuity experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to track complex narrative and visual elements.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley filmmakers are encouraged.

Compensation

Compensation and arrangements will be discussed individually based on position, experience, and production budget.

Job Description

Darkened Stage Productions is seeking a Production Sound Mixer for Peripheral, an independent psychological horror short film. The production is creating an atmospheric horror experience centered on an unseen intelligent predator and the unsettling discoveries made by the story’s protagonist. The Production Sound Mixer will be responsible for capturing clean, reliable production dialogue while contributing to the sonic foundation of the film.

Job Responsibilities

• Capture clean production dialogue and location audio.
• Monitor sound quality throughout filming.
• Coordinate sound requirements with the production team.
• Help establish the film’s unsettling sound environment.

Requirements

• Production sound experience preferred.
• Ability to capture clear dialogue on set.
• Familiarity with location sound workflows.
• Interest in independent and horror filmmaking.
• Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley filmmakers are encouraged.

Compensation

Compensation and arrangements will be discussed individually based on position, experience, and production budget.