Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Feature Film – Love of Your Life

Job Description
Be part of the upcoming feature film Love of Your Life, filming this fall in New Orleans. This romantic drama invites you to step into the world of Maya, a witty and warm nurse whose journey through love transforms her life in unexpected ways. Set against the vibrant backdrop of New Orleans, this film offers an immersive experience for both cast and crew.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in background and supporting roles as directed

• Follow on-set instructions and collaborate with production staff

• Help bring authenticity and life to scenes set throughout New Orleans

• Maintain professionalism and enthusiasm during filming days

Requirements

• Open to all ages 6 and up

• No experience necessary – newcomers welcome

• Must be available during filming dates in late October

• Positive attitude and willingness to take direction

Compensation

• Paid opportunity

Doctor & Hospital Roles – ACTRA / AABP Only

Job Description
A Boston-based production is seeking ACTRA or AABP talent for multiple picture cast roles, including a featured doctor and various hospital-related characters. Talent should have a professional, grounded presence and be able to portray realistic medical and hospital staff or visitors on camera. This call is open only to individuals who have not been featured recently or who last appeared months ago in non-featured background roles.

Job Responsibilities
• Portray hospital characters such as doctors, orderlies, patients, or visitors
• Follow direction from the production and camera team
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout the shoot
• Provide accurate and current photo submissions for picture cast approval

Requirements
• ACTRA or AABP members only (non-union not accepted)

• Featured doctor role:
  – Male
  – Ages 38–55
  – Should be new to the show or not featured recently
• Additional roles include:
  – Orderlies
  – Patients
  – Visitors
  – Another doctor (not picture cast)
  • Must submit current picture, name, and age
  • Must disclose if you’ve worked on the production before, with dates and role

Compensation
• Union compensation under ACTRA / AABP guidelines

Lifestyle & Swimwear Commercial Talent – Multiple Roles

Job Description
A lifestyle clothing and accessories brand is casting real families and individual talent for a fun, energetic commercial shoot in Miami. This project features water-based moments, playful family interactions, and stylish lifestyle scenes. Talent should feel confident on camera and comfortable performing natural actions, including swimming when required.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in lifestyle, water-friendly, and family-focused commercial scenes

• Follow direction for movement, timing, and expressions

• Maintain a relaxed, authentic presence on camera

• Work collaboratively with production and fit wardrobe as needed

Requirements

Adults

• Chic/Cool Woman (25–40): Effortlessly stylish, relaxed, able to deliver a strong food-bite moment

• Mom Role (30–40): Warm, playful, slightly rebellious; must be comfortable in water

• Dad Role (30–45): Relaxed, confident, comedic timing; between fit and dad-bod; must know how to swim

• “Cool Old Lady” (60–80): Spunky, expressive; must be comfortable being in water

Kids & Babies

• Son (4–6): Curious, expressive; must be comfortable in water

• Daughter (7–9): Energetic, mischievous; must know how to swim for a cannonball scene

• Kids (general 7–9): Any gender, any ethnicity

• Baby (12–24 months): Cute, expressive, energetic; must be able to bounce

Families

• Real families preferred (Mom & Dad 30–40 with kids ages 7–9)

• Singles may be cast and matched as families

Compensation

• Adults: $700 for 12 hours + $75 for a 2-hour fitting + $2,000 buyout (if in final cut)

• Kids: $550 for 10 hours + $35 fitting + $2,000 buyout (if in final cut)

• Baby: $350 for 4 hours + $35 fitting + $1,500 buyout

• All rates minus 20% agency fee

Job Description
A global commercial campaign is seeking real, everyday professionals to appear in a series of lifestyle and marketing visuals. The project is looking for confident, personality-driven talent who can naturally represent diverse professional roles on camera. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who bring authenticity, warmth, and modern professionalism to their performances.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray relatable professionals in lifestyle and workplace scenarios

• Follow direction for posing, movement, and natural expressions

• Deliver confidence and personality on camera

• Participate in still photo and digital content capture

• Maintain a polished, professional appearance

Requirements

• Men, women, and gender-diverse talent

• Ages 30–60

• All ethnicities

• Strong personality and confidence on camera

• Comfortable appearing in marketing and commercial content

Compensation

• Rate: $1200

Child Talent for New Soccer Film (Ages 6 Months–10 Years)

Job Description
A new soccer-focused feature film is casting multiple minor roles for children between 6 months and 10 years old. Filming will take place in Atlanta, and production is seeking babies, toddlers, and young kids of all ethnicities for a variety of roles, including photo doubles and featured positions. Rates vary based on age and role type.

Specific needs include several child photo doubles—some requiring special abilities—as well as babies and young children available for short shooting windows. This production aims to capture authentic energy, personality, and natural expressions from young talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in film scenes as assigned (photo double, featured child, or background)

• Follow simple instructions from production and guardians on set

• Maintain professionalism and patience during the shoot

• Work collaboratively with the production team to ensure smooth filming

Requirements

• Children ages 6 months–10 years

• All ethnicities welcome

• Must be able to work in Atlanta

• Parents/guardians must accompany the child on set

• Some roles require special abilities or matching a specific look for photo doubles

Compensation

• Pay varies by age and role

• Sample rates include:

  • $175/12 for 8-year-old photo double

  • $250/12 for 8-year-old photo double requiring special ability

  • $200/2–3 hours for 6–12 month babies

  • $200/4–6 hours for 3–4-year-olds

  • $200/12 for 8–10-year-olds

Casting Multiple Roles for Student Virtual Production Short Film “Echoes”

Job Description
A virtual production short film is casting several roles for two shooting periods: an initial session on December 3rd, 2025, and a second session in late Spring 2026. Created by IADT Immersive Media Degree students, this project offers valuable experience, travel reimbursement, credit, and showreel material. The film involves green screen and on-location performance, with some characters eligible for motion capture and voice-over opportunities.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted dialogue on green screen and practical locations

• Convey strong emotional presence in a dramatic narrative

• Collaborate with student filmmakers in a professional, supportive environment

• Participate in potential motion capture and voice-over sessions (specific roles)

Requirements
Roles include:

Roles Required December 3rd, 2025

• Mother – Female, supporting role, playing age 30–45

Roles Required Late Spring 2026

• Meave (Lead) – Female, 18–27

• Young Meave – Female, 9–12

• Mother – Female, 30–45

• Father – Male, 30–45

• Priest – Male, 40–60

General Notes:

• All roles have equal screen time and dialogue

• Acting experience preferred, especially for motion capture/voice-over in Priest and Father roles

• Flexible casting for applicants slightly outside age descriptions

Compensation

• Unpaid, but travel expenses covered

• Showreel footage and credit provided

Supporting & Background Roles for Short Film “To Be Vaguely Asian in the American South”

Job Description
A non-union independent short film is casting supporting and background roles for a story centered around Ash, a biracial sorority girl navigating identity and belonging within her university’s Greek life. When racist images appear at a house party, Ash is confronted with the realities of her environment and her place within it. Filming will take place in Richmond, VA from December 2–6, 2025.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in scripted scenes and party environments

• Support the story through natural, grounded performances

• Follow direction from the director and production team

• Work collaboratively with cast members and background performers

Requirements
Supporting Roles:

• Shawn – White male. Lovable “giant” fraternity brother; joyful and friendly. $100/day.

• Parker – Asian male. Wise-cracking college student with charm and good intentions. Must be comfortable holding or smoking prop joint. $100/day.

• Erika – Black female. Featured extra; a college student charmed by a fraternity brother. Half-day role on 12/3. $50 flat.

Background Roles:

• Fraternity brothers

• Sorority sisters

• College students attending party scenes

• Must be comfortable with a sober set using prop alcohol and prop cigarettes

Compensation

• Supporting roles: $100/day

• Featured extra: $50 half-day

• Background roles: $20/day with hot meals provided

Background Extras for TV/Film Project

Job Description
A production is seeking a variety of background extras for an upcoming shoot. This project is perfect for individuals who enjoy being part of dynamic crowd scenes and can bring authenticity to a range of roles, from pedestrians to character-specific types. Talent will participate in exterior scenes and contribute to creating a realistic environment for the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on set as assigned background characters

• Follow direction from the assistant directors and production team

• Maintain professionalism during early call times and long periods on set

• Contribute to natural, believable background action

Requirements

• Non-union and AABP members only

• Pedestrians: adults 18+

• Kids: ages 8–10 (two or three should be Black)

• Church volunteers: adults 18+, mostly Black

• Parolee & gang member types: ages 20–50, various looks; no specific appearance required

• All ethnicities welcome

• Must be available for a half-day exterior shoot

Compensation

• Paid background roles

• Rate and details provided upon selection

Non-Union Featured Background Talent for TV Series

Job Description
A television series is casting non-union featured background talent for an upcoming shoot in Nashville. Production is seeking a range of ages for on-camera background roles, and selections will be made by the director. This is a local hire opportunity, and talent must be able to hold a full day even if the final call time is confirmed later.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as featured background in scripted TV scenes

• Follow direction for movement, timing, and continuity across multiple takes

• Maintain a natural on-set presence while staying camera-ready between setups

• Remain available for the full day due to variable call times

Requirements

• Local hire in Nashville (no travel or lodging provided)

• Non-union talent

• Must be available for a full-day hold (call time may be provided the afternoon prior)

• Roles needed:

  • Boys or girls ages 11–12

  • Boys or girls ages 15–16

  • Women ages 65–72

  • Women ages 40–45

  • Men ages 40–45

Compensation

• $100 / 8 hours (approx. $12.50/hr) with 8-hour guarantee

Job Description

A short film production titled “What They Don’t Say on the Floor” is seeking crew members in the Orlando area. The team is building a preferably all-female crew (all applicants welcome) and is looking for skilled production professionals to help bring a character-driven sports story to life. This project explores the emotional and physical toll of competitive cheer through the journey of an all-star cheerleader nearing the end of her time in the sport.

Job Responsibilities

Cinematographer / Director of Photography (DP)

• Develop the visual style and execute camera coverage for narrative scenes.

• Collaborate with the director and crew on shot design, lighting approach, and camera movement.

Assistant Camera (AC)

• Support camera operations, including focus pulling, lens changes, and camera prep.

• Assist with maintaining camera gear, slating, and on-set camera workflow.

Sound Mixer

• Capture clean on-location audio, including dialogue and ambient sound.

• Manage audio equipment and ensure proper levels and recording practices.

Boom Operator

• Operate boom mic placement and movement to capture clear dialogue.

• Work closely with the sound mixer and follow blocking changes.

Gaffers

• Support lighting setup, adjustments, and breakdown according to the DP’s plan.

• Maintain safe cable management and efficient lighting operations on set.

Sound Editor

• Edit and clean dialogue tracks, reduce noise, and assemble a polished sound timeline.

• Coordinate with production on sound deliverables.

Colorist

• Color correct and grade footage to match the film’s intended tone and continuity.

• Deliver final graded outputs to production specs.

Requirements

• Experience in your applied role (indie/short film experience preferred).

• Ability to collaborate professionally in a small-team production environment.

• Reliable transportation to the Orlando-area set locations.

• Strong communication skills and ability to meet deadlines (especially post roles).

• Interest in women-led filmmaking and sports/character-driven storytelling is a plus.

Compensation Details

• Unpaid at this time (production is currently crowdfunding).

• Selected applicants will receive additional project details and any updates to compensation as funding progresses.