Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Students and Teachers for Educational Technology Project

Job Description
An educational technology company is casting students and teachers for a docu-style project focused on accessibility. This is a paid opportunity and does not require acting experience — just real, authentic individuals who represent the project’s focus on inclusion and diversity.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a docu-style shoot highlighting accessibility in education

• Follow simple on-set direction from the production team

• Share authentic experiences that contribute to the message of the project

Requirements

• Students:

  • Ages 9–10 (4th grade) who are deaf or hard of hearing

  • Ages 14–15 (9th grade) who are blind or have low vision

  • Students with limb differences, wheelchair users, or neurodivergent individuals

• Teachers: Elementary and high school teachers (no acting experience needed)

• Must live within two hours of San Francisco (no travel budget provided)

• Parents must provide child’s name, contact information, and photos (close-up and full-length)

Compensation

• $1,500 for the shoot day

• $65 for the wardrobe fitting

Male Talent for Commercial

Job Description
A commercial project is seeking male talent to appear in an upcoming shoot. This role is perfect for someone who is confident on camera and can deliver clear, articulate speech in English.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as on-camera talent for a commercial spot

• Deliver lines in perfect English as directed

• Follow production team instructions for timing and performance

Requirements

• Male, ages 35+

• Open to all ethnicities

• Must speak perfect English

• Must provide recent photos for consideration

Compensation

• $150 flat rate

Print, Lifestyle, and Commercial Models

Job Description
A major modeling agency is rebuilding its print, lifestyle, and commercial modeling board and is seeking fresh faces to represent. This is an exciting opportunity to work with top casting directors and ad agencies across the Southeast market as the industry continues its strong comeback.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in print, lifestyle, and commercial photo shoots

• Be available for auditions and personality slates as required

• Collaborate with casting directors, photographers, and production teams

Requirements

• Ages 18 to 70+

• All ethnicities welcome

• Willingness to audition and submit personality slates for booking consideration

Compensation

• Paid modeling opportunities through top casting directors and agencies

• Chance to work on high-profile print and commercial campaigns

Featured Role for Commercial/Industrial Project

Job Description
A commercial and industrial production is seeking a female actor for a featured role. This is a non-speaking part, perfect for someone who is expressive and able to convey emotions through facial expressions and body language.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as the featured talent in a commercial/industrial spot

• Deliver a friendly, relatable, and expressive performance without dialogue

• Collaborate with the director and production team for a smooth shoot

Requirements

• Female, ages 18–26

• Hispanic, Black, or multiracial

• Must submit a recent smiling, unedited headshot

• Provide name, phone number, and height in submission

Compensation

• $300 flat rate for the role

National Lawn Care Commercial Casting Call – On-Camera Principal Talent

Job Description
A national lawn care brand is seeking an on-camera principal talent for an upcoming commercial. The role will focus on natural, relatable storytelling with authentic performances. This is a SAG project offering strong pay and extended digital usage.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as the lead on-camera talent for the commercial

• Act naturally in lifestyle-driven scenarios while following direction

• Deliver subtle, authentic expressions to connect with the audience

Requirements

• Female, late 20s to late 30s

• Diversity strongly encouraged

• Comfortable performing naturally in front of the camera

• Must be able to take direction well

Compensation

• $822.30 per 8-hour day (plus applicable overtime)

• SAG scale rates apply

National Lawn Care Commercial Casting Call – Featured Talent

Job Description
A national lawn care brand is casting featured talent for its upcoming commercial campaign. This role will highlight lifestyle-driven moments and natural performances that connect authentically with audiences. Talent will be prominently featured on screen with session and licensing included in compensation.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as featured talent in a national commercial

• Deliver natural, relatable performances to capture authentic moments

• Take direction from the production team to achieve the desired tone and style

Requirements

• Open to diverse talent with strong on-camera presence

• Must be comfortable performing lifestyle-driven actions

• Prior acting or commercial experience is encouraged but not required

Compensation

• $800 per 8-hour day + 20% agent fee (includes session and licensing)

• Licensing and usage: All media buyout, worldwide in perpetuity

• SAG scale rates apply

National Lawn Care Commercial Casting Call – Hand Models

Job Description
A national lawn care brand is casting hand models for an upcoming commercial. The role will focus on expressive thumb movements to tell relatable stories and convey emotions. This is a SAG project offering excellent pay and broad digital usage.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a hand model in featured commercial scenes

• Use thumb and hand movements to convey emotion and action naturally

• Take direction from the production team to achieve authentic, expressive performance

Requirements

• Open to all genders, ages, races, and abilities

• Must have expressive thumbs capable of showing emotion on screen

• Tattoos, nail polish, or distinctive hand details welcome (tattoo releases required if applicable)

• Prior modeling or on-set experience is a plus but not required

Compensation

• $684.40 per 8-hour day (plus applicable overtime)

• Licensing includes all media buyout worldwide in perpetuity

• SAG scale rates apply

Car Commercial Casting Call – Female Asian Cellists

Job Description
A national car commercial is seeking talented female Asian cellists for an upcoming shoot. This casting call is open across Canada and requires skilled musicians who can confidently perform on camera. This is a unique opportunity to showcase musical ability while being featured in a high-profile commercial.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a cellist during the commercial shoot

• Bring authenticity, presence, and confidence to the role

• Collaborate with the production team to deliver a professional on-camera performance

Requirements

• Female, Asian cellists

• Must be available for the specified shoot dates

• Open to talent across Canada

• Professional playing ability required

Compensation

• Paid role with competitive rates

Casting Call – Principal Roles for Tourism Campaign

Job Description
A tourism marketing campaign is casting two on-camera principal roles for non-speaking parts. This project seeks talent based in the Pittsburgh region who can embody vibrant, authentic energy on screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray authentic, engaging characters in a tourism promotional campaign

• Participate in a one-day shoot with potential physical activity, such as riding a bike

• Follow direction on set to deliver natural, camera-ready performances

Requirements

• Male, 20s–30s

• African American/Black, Bi-Racial, Asian, or East Indian

• Must live in the Pittsburgh region (local hires only)

• Non-union talent only

• Fully available for September 17, 18, and 19 (shoots one day)

• Comfortable on camera; ability to ride a bike is a plus

Compensation

• $1650/day (includes usage)

Sally Beauty Commercial Casting Call

Job Description
A major beauty brand is seeking women ages 20–45 of any ethnicity to appear in an upcoming commercial campaign. Multiple roles are available, offering the chance to represent a well-known name in the beauty industry while showcasing personality and style on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray assigned role naturally and confidently on camera

• Collaborate with the production team during filming

• Deliver expressive, engaging performance that aligns with the brand’s vision

• Remain professional and adaptable during the shoot

Requirements

• Women ages 20–45

• Open to all ethnicities

• Must be comfortable working on camera

• Prior commercial or acting experience preferred but not required

Compensation

• Flat rate of $2,750