Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Southern Church Ladies (Background Actors)

Job Description
An independent film in Atlanta, GA is casting paid background actors to portray Southern church ladies in a Sunday service scene. This is a great fit for experienced background talent or newcomers who can authentically represent church culture, bring warm community energy, and confidently wear classic “Sunday Best” looks—especially church hats.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Southern church ladies in a realistic Sunday church service scene.

• Bring natural, authentic reactions and presence on camera (church mother/usher board/choir member vibe).

• Follow on-set direction, hit simple marks, and maintain continuity with wardrobe and props.

Requirements

• Black/African-American women, ages 50+.

• Must be local to Atlanta, GA (no travel or lodging provided).

• Must bring your own wardrobe that matches the required Sunday Best church look.

• Church hats are required (statement hats, fascinators, or traditional church hats).

• Wardrobe options may include:

  • Modest church dresses or skirt suits

  • Dressy blouses with skirts

  • Coordinated church suits

  • Optional accessories: gloves, small purses, hosiery

  • Shoes: church heels, wedges, or dressy flats comfortable for standing/walking

Compensation

• $125 for 8 hours (paid background rate).

Latinx Background Actors for Mexican Cantina Short Film

Job Description
A paid background acting opportunity is available for a short film featuring an authentic 1970s Mexican cantina scene filming in Atlanta, GA. Casting is focused on Latinx talent who can naturally fit the look and spirit of a working-class cantina setting—real presence, natural character, and comfortable performing simple background action on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray authentic cantina patrons in a 1970s Mexican bar environment with natural, lived-in energy.

• Perform simple, natural background action such as drinking, socializing, playing dominoes, or dancing close to music.

• Maintain continuity on set and take basic direction from the background team.

Requirements

• Latinx talent, 18+ (no acting experience required).

• Must be local to Atlanta, GA (local hire).

• Must have a wardrobe that matches a 1970s cantina vibe and period-appropriate styling.

• Must be comfortable with a realistic cantina atmosphere (may include background smoking/drinking moments as part of the environment).

• Role-specific fit:

  • Domino Players (Latinx Men, 50–90): Weathered, hardworking look; natural conversation energy.

  • Dancing Couples (Latinx Men & Women, 20–30): Comfortable dancing naturally with a partner (no formal training needed).

  • Bar Patron (Latinx Man, 30+): Brooding, solitary presence—quiet, expressive, believable.

  • Bartender (Latinx Man, 30+): Steady-handed, grounded, observant; feels like part of the bar.

Compensation

• $125 for 8 hours (paid background rate).

Featured Mechanic & Featured Wife (Network Feature Film)

Job Description
A major network feature film is casting featured roles for a small-day shoot. Production needs a believable blue-collar Mechanic type and a Wife type with a natural, Midwest feel. These are featured background opportunities with solid pay for talent who can take direction and stay camera-ready throughout filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured character type naturally and believably on camera

• Follow on-set direction from the assistant directors and background team

• Arrive groomed, wardrobe-ready, and prepared for a full filming day

• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Featured Mechanic: Caucasian male, ages 30–50, tall & fit, blue-collar mechanic look

• Featured Wife: Caucasian woman with blonde hair, ages 30–40, Midwest/approachable type

• Comfortable working on a professional set and taking direction

• Local hire (Atlanta-area filming locations: Marietta area and Dunwoody area)

Compensation

• $150 for up to 10 hours (featured rate)

Houston Female Talent (18–35) for Casting Project

Job Description
A casting project is seeking Houston-based female talent to portray a cool, stylish character with an effortless edge—someone who could realistically be in a band, a barista, a skateboarder, or a hairstylist. This opportunity is looking for women with a slender/fit look, strong natural charisma, and an interesting, modern vibe that reads authentic on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera portraying a trendy, real-world character type (band member/barista/skater/hairstylist)

• Take direction well and bring natural, confident energy to the scene

• Maintain a camera-ready look that fits the requested style

Requirements

• Female, ages 18–35

• Must be local to Houston

• All ethnicities encouraged

• Slender/fit appearance

• Cool style and presence (hair, accessories, and overall vibe that feels modern and authentic)

• Comfortable being photographed/filmed and following creative direction

Compensation

• Pay rate not listed

Real Artist Hand Double for Major Feature Film

Job Description
A major 15th-century feature film is casting a real artist hand double for a background booking. This role is for a skilled male artist trained in drawing, painting, and sculpting, with hands that closely match provided reference photos for on-camera continuity. This is a strong opportunity for visual artists who can bring authentic, period-appropriate hand work to a professional film set.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform on camera as an artist hand double in a period feature film

• Create realistic hand movements for drawing, painting, and sculpting

• Match the reference hand look closely for continuity between shots

• Follow direction for pacing, framing, and repeated actions across takes

Requirements

• Male, ages 20–50

• Ethnicities portrayable: Caucasian, Eastern European, Mediterranean

• Must be trained/experienced in drawing, painting, and sculpting

• Hands must closely resemble the production reference photos

• Available for the work date: 1/6

• Non-union (voucher)

Compensation

• Non-union voucher (rate not listed)

Featured Barfly Role for TV Series (Chicago Area)

Job Description
A TV series is casting featured, non-speaking background talent to portray a barfly in a bar scene filming in the Chicago area. This is a featured extra opportunity for males who can deliver a natural, believable bar atmosphere look on camera. Talent must be local to Chicago, the suburbs, or surrounding border states to Illinois, and should be ready to submit a clear recent color photo and full sizing details for quick director review.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured barfly in a bar scene with natural, realistic behavior

• Follow on-set direction for blocking, timing, and continuity

• Maintain a professional, camera-ready presence throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Male, ages 30s–40s

• All ethnicities encouraged

• Must be local to Chicago/suburbs or surrounding border states to IL

• Must be available for the filming day

• Do not submit if you have worked in the past two weeks

• Must provide full measurements/sizes: height, weight, suit jacket, T-shirt, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam (plus age, phone, and state)

Compensation

• Featured pay: $165 for 8 hours

• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours

• Payment by check approximately two weeks after filming (if cast)

Officer 2 (Physically Fit Male) for True Crime Recreation Series (Knoxville, TN)

Job Description
A network true crime recreation series is casting non-union talent to portray Officer 2 in Knoxville, Tennessee. This on-camera role is for a physically fit, clean-cut male who can credibly portray law enforcement and is comfortable handling a prop weapon as part of the recreation scenes. This is a paid local-hire opportunity for talent who can bring a professional, grounded presence to a true crime reenactment environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a law enforcement officer in true crime recreation scenes

• Comfortably handle a prop weapon while following all on-set safety direction

• Follow direction for blocking, timing, and continuity across takes

• Maintain a professional, camera-ready presence throughout filming

Requirements

• Male, ages 25–40

• Physically fit, clean-cut look

• Comfortable portraying law enforcement on camera

• Comfortable handling a prop weapon (as directed by production)

• Must be able to work in Knoxville, TN

• Able to provide current photos (shoulders-up and full body), plus height/weight and city/state

Compensation

• $125 per day (paid non-union)

Crime Scene/Bonfire Friend Extras (18–Early 20s) for Oxygen True Crime Recreation Series (Knoxville, TN Area)

Job Description
A new Oxygen Network true crime recreation series (premiering spring 2026) is casting non-union talent in the Knoxville, Tennessee area for Crime Scene/Bonfire Friend Extras. This is a true crime reenactment project with no scripted audio, focused on natural, believable reactions and authentic “friend group” energy on camera. Production is seeking a variety of looks in the late teens to early 20s range. This is a paid local-hire opportunity with no travel, lodging, or stipends.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a friend extra in crime scene and bonfire-related reenactment scenes

• Follow direction for blocking, background action, and continuity

• Maintain professional behavior on set and adjust performance as directed

Requirements

• Ages 18–early 20s

• Variety of looks encouraged

• Non-union talent local to the Knoxville, TN area (local hire only)

• Able to submit 2 current photos: one shoulders-up and one full body (no selfies; have someone take the photos)

Compensation

• $75 per day (paid non-union)

Lineup Friends (18–Early 20s) for Oxygen True Crime Recreation Series (Knoxville, TN Area)

Job Description
A new Oxygen Network true crime recreation series (premiering spring 2026) is casting non-union talent in the Knoxville, Tennessee area for Lineup Friends. This is a true crime reenactment project with no scripted audio, and the scene involves a questioning/lineup-style montage. Production is seeking a variety of looks within the late teens to early 20s range who can deliver natural, believable reactions on camera. This is a paid local-hire opportunity with no travel, lodging, or stipends.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a friend in a questioning/lineup montage (no scripted dialogue)

• Follow direction for staging, timing, and continuity across takes

• Maintain a professional, camera-ready presence and take adjustments quickly

Requirements

• Ages 18–early 20s

• Variety of looks encouraged

• Non-union talent local to the Knoxville, TN area (local hire only)

• Must be available Thursday morning for the montage scene

• Able to submit 2 current photos: one shoulders-up and one full body (no selfies; have someone take the photos)

Compensation

• $75 per day (paid non-union)

Lindsey (Friend) for Oxygen True Crime Recreation Series (Knoxville, TN Area)

Job Description
A new Oxygen Network true crime recreation series (premiering spring 2026) is casting non-union talent in the Knoxville, Tennessee area for the role of Lindsey, a friend character featured in a single-scene reenactment. This is a true crime recreation project with no scripted audio, so production is looking for a natural on-camera presence that matches the requested look. This is a paid local-hire opportunity with no travel, lodging, or stipends.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray “Lindsey” in a true crime recreation scene (no scripted dialogue)

• Follow direction for reactions, blocking, and continuity

• Arrive camera-ready and maintain professional set etiquette

Requirements

• White female, late teens to early 20s

• Super long, very blonde/almost white hair

• Non-union talent local to the Knoxville, TN area (local hire only)

• Must be available Thursday around 10am (1 scene)

• Able to submit 2 current photos: one shoulders-up and one full body (no selfies; have someone take the photos)

• Include height/weight and city/state location (and any conflicts)

Compensation

• $75 per day (paid non-union)