Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Makeup Artists

Job Description

Scottsdale Fashion Week is seeking 2 local makeup artists to join the backstage team and help create runway-ready looks for SFW models. This opportunity gives local makeup artists the chance to showcase their artistry in a fast-paced fashion environment and contribute to the runway experience. Selected artists must be available Oct. 8–10 and bring their own fully stocked, professional traveling makeup kit.

Job Responsibilities

• Create runway-ready makeup looks for SFW models.
• Execute makeup looks within tight backstage timelines.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced backstage environment.
• Collaborate professionally with the backstage team.
• Apply makeup for diverse skin tones and complexions.

Requirements

• Must be a local makeup artist.
• Must provide your own fully stocked, professional traveling makeup kit.
• Must be reliable and punctual.
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced backstage environment.
• Experience working with diverse skin tones and complexions.
• Ability to execute runway looks within tight timelines.
• Professional attitude and strong teamwork skills.
• Must be available Oct. 8–10.

Compensation

• Compensation details were not provided

Untitled TV Series Casting Call for German Hobbyist

Job Description

DJT Casting (Derek James Trapp, Helene Seradilla) is seeking talent for a German hobbyist background role in a new untitled TV series. This paid opportunity is open to ACTRA and non-union talent. Filming takes place Wednesday October 14th. The role is for Caucasian males ages 35–60s with long hair past the shoulders. Applicants must confirm full availability for the filming day.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as background talent on a new untitled TV series.
• Portray a German hobbyist as required for the scene.
• Be fully available for filming Wednesday October 14th.

Requirements

• Caucasian males.
• Ages 35–60s.
• Must have long hair past the shoulders.
• Open to ACTRA and non-union talent.
• Must confirm full availability for Wednesday October 14th.

Compensation

• Paid at non-union or ACTRA background rates.

Untitled TV Series Casting Call for Indigenous Drummers

Job Description

DJT Casting (Derek James Trapp, Helene Seradilla) is seeking real Indigenous drummers for background work on a new untitled TV series. This paid opportunity is open to ACTRA and non-union talent of all genders and ages. Filming takes place Wednesday October 14th. Applicants must have hand-drumming or drum experience and confirm full availability for the filming day.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as background talent on a new untitled TV series.
• Perform hand-drumming or drumming as required for the scene.
• Be fully available for filming Wednesday October 14th.

Requirements

• Must be an Indigenous drummer.
• Must have hand-drumming or drum experience.
• Open to all genders and ages.
• Open to ACTRA and non-union talent.
• Must confirm full availability for Wednesday October 14th.

Compensation

• Paid at non-union or ACTRA background rates.

Untitled TV Series Casting Call for Indigenous Kids with Bikes

Job Description

DJT Casting (Derek James Trapp, Helene Seradilla) is seeking Indigenous kids with bikes for background work on a new untitled TV series. This paid opportunity is open to ACTRA and non-union talent. Filming takes place Tuesday October 13th. Talent must be ages 10–14, comfortable riding a bike, and fully available for the filming day. Additional pay is available for talent who bring their own bike and helmet.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as background talent on a new untitled TV series.
• Ride a bike comfortably as required for the scene.
• Be fully available for filming Tuesday October 13th.
• Bring a bike and helmet to receive additional pay.

Requirements

• Indigenous kids ages 10–14.
• Must be comfortable on a bike.
• Open to ACTRA and non-union talent.
• Must confirm full availability for Tuesday October 13th.

Compensation

• Paid at non-union or ACTRA background rates.
• Additional pay is provided for bringing a bike and helmet.

$5,100 Project Skincare Commercial Casting Call

Job Description

Jesse Griffiths Casting is seeking a man with long hair for PROJECT SKINCARE, a non-union beauty commercial shooting October 15, 2026, in Toronto, ON. This Canada-wide opportunity is open to Canadian residents ages 45–49 of all ethnicities. The commercial has 1-year usage across all moving media, OOH, and DOOH throughout Canada in English and French, with beauty/hair care conflicts. The selected performer should have a charming, expressive face with a warm presence that is not over-the-top or cartoony, medium to long white hair, and a beard or willingness to wear a prosthetic beard.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in the PROJECT SKINCARE beauty commercial.
• Work on set in Toronto, ON, on October 15, 2026.
• Portray a warm, charming character with an expressive face.
• Be prepared to have hair and beard dyed by a stylist.
• Wear a prosthetic beard if required.
• Attend a fitting lasting up to 2 hours.

Requirements

• Man, ages 45–49.
• All ethnicities.
• Must be a Canadian resident.
• Medium to long white hair.
• Must have a beard or be comfortable wearing a prosthetic beard.
• Must be prepared to have hair and beard dyed by a stylist.
• Charming, expressive face with a warm presence that is not over-the-top or cartoony.
• Beauty/hair care conflict applies.
• Must be available to shoot October 15, 2026, in Toronto, ON.

Compensation

• $600 session.
• $4,500 buyout, pending final edit.
• 15% agency fee.
• $75 fitting (up to 2 hours).
• Fitting overtime at $50/hour.
• Travel/hold days at $300.
• Production provides flights, accommodation, and per diem for non-Ontario residents.

$270/8 Hours Black Male Photo Double for “Out the Kitchen”

Job Description

“Out the Kitchen” is seeking a Black male photo double for interior and exterior production work in the New York City area. The selected talent should closely match the requested physical profile and be comfortable receiving a haircut if needed for the role. This background role is covered by the SAG-AFTRA CBA.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a photo double for the production.
• Participate in interior and exterior scenes in the New York City area.
• Follow production direction and maintain continuity as required.
• Attend a required fitting before filming.

Requirements

• Black male.
• Approximately 6 feet tall with a fit build.
• Must have short hair.
• Must be comfortable receiving a haircut if needed.
• Must be able to work in the New York City area.
• Must be available for the required fitting in Long Island City and production shoot in New York City.

Compensation

• $270 for 8 hours.

Brand Ambassador – Socal/Carson, California

Job Description

Event Staffing Live is booking Brand Ambassadors to represent a financial client during a Family Day event in Carson, CA 90746. The promotion takes place Saturday October 17th from 8:15am–12:15pm and Sunday October 18th from 8:30am–5:30pm. Times may change and shifts may vary, with preference given to the most flexible talent. Brand Ambassadors will welcome attendees, manage lines and check-ins, distribute gifts, assist with photo activations, and provide general event support.

Job Responsibilities

• Welcome attendees and provide friendly, engaging event support.
• Assist with line management and guest check-ins.
• Distribute gifts to attendees.
• Support photo activations.
• Provide general support throughout the Family Day event.
• Stand and remain mobile for extended periods.
• Work assigned shifts on Saturday October 17th and/or Sunday October 18th.

Requirements

• Must be 18+.
• Friendly, personable, engaging, and well-spoken.
• Able to lift 20–30 lb product boxes.
• Comfortable with background screening and a publicity release.
• Must be able to get to the event independently; transportation and lodging are not included.
• Must be able to stand and remain mobile for extended periods.
• Most flexible applicants are given preference.
• Client provides shirts and potentially skorts/pants; staff should bring plain comfortable white sneakers and navy skort/pants just in case.
• Relevant promotional experience may be included.

Compensation

• $35/hr as a W-2 event.
• $25 flat travel stipend per shift.
• Free on-site parking / parking pass provided.

$350/Day Democratic Ad Campaign Commercial Casting Call

Job Description

Angela Boehm Casting is casting talent for a political commercial filming in the Cincinnati, OH area. The “Political Ad” commercial will shoot Friday 10/09/26 or Saturday 10/10/2026, with talent working only one day. The digital-only :15 and :30 spots are scheduled to run on major streaming services and social media platforms in Ohio through the election in November.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a political commercial filming in the Cincinnati, OH area.
• Work one shoot day on Friday 10/09/26 or Saturday 10/10/2026.
• Complete a self-tape audition using the provided sides.
• Follow production direction during the 5–6 hour shoot.
• Provide a home address for a background check if cast.

Requirements

• Ages 45–75.
• Any gender.
• Any ethnicity.
• No prominent facial tattoos or facial piercings.
• Must be available for one or both listed shoot dates.
• Self-tape should be filmed against a blank background and not outdoors.
• Slate should include full name, location, availability for one or both shoot dates, and agent status.
• Audition videos should be 50–100mb.
• Submission deadline: Saturday, October 3rd 2026 @ 10:00am.

Compensation

• $350/5–6hr.
• 20% agent fee.

Amazon/MGM Studio Casting Call for Lead Actor Photo Double

Job Description

A huge confidential Amazon/MGM Studios film is casting a child photo double for a lead actor in New York City. Selected talent must closely match the lead actor’s physical appearance and measurements and be available from 10/19–10/22 in New York City.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a photo double for a lead actor in a confidential film.
• Match the lead actor’s appearance and measurements for production needs.
• Be available to work in New York City from 10/19–10/22.
• Follow on-set direction from the production team.

Requirements

• Child talent approximately 4’5″.
• Caucasian.
• Medium to longish light brown hair.
• Must be okay with a possible haircut.
• Weight: 56–60 lbs.
• Shirt size: 8.
• Pants size: M.
• Shoe size: 3.
• Must be available 10/19–10/22 in New York City.

Compensation

• Compensation details were not provided

“Fatal Attraction” Casting Call for SISTER

Job Description

FATAL ATTRACTION 1840, a true crime recreation series for the TVOne Network, is casting a Hispanic female to portray the sister in a recreation scene filming in Knoxville, TN, on October 7. No audio will be recorded. Talent should resemble the provided reference photo and have a similar hair look. The role will likely be needed around 3pm on October 7.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the sister in a true crime recreation scene.
• Match the general look and hairstyle shown in the provided reference photo.
• Be available to film in Knoxville, TN, on October 7, likely around 3pm.
• Perform in a recreation scene with no audio recorded.

Requirements

• Hispanic female.
• Should resemble the provided reference photo.
• Should have a similar hair look.
• Must be available to film in Knoxville, TN, on October 7.

Compensation

• Rate: $150/day.
• Hotel provided.