Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Casting Call: Builder Role for National Broadcast Project (Charlotte, NC & Richmond, VA)

Job Description:
Seeking a male actor to portray a rugged and experienced builder for a national broadcast project. This character embodies the essence of a seasoned custom home builder with 20+ years of experience in the trades. The role requires a charismatic individual who can confidently navigate a construction site and communicate effectively with affluent clients.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform as a knowledgeable custom home builder on a residential construction site.
• Interact with on-screen clients, addressing their concerns and providing professional solutions.
• Deliver lines and actions that reflect confidence, expertise, and attention to detail.
• Participate in multiple shoot days, if required, depending on the production schedule.
• Follow direction from the creative team to ensure an authentic and engaging portrayal.

Character Description:

• Male, age 40-60, any ethnicity.
• Rugged and experienced, with physical attributes of a working professional.
• Comfortable in both tailored jackets and steel-toe boots.
• Skilled communicator with a calm, professional demeanor.

Requirements:

• Must be able to authentically portray a seasoned builder.
• Experience in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, or similar trades is a plus.
• Ability to adapt to on-set direction and bring the character to life in a dynamic environment.

Compensation:

• Session Fee (Per Filming Day): $1600 (includes a 5-year “all but broadcast” usage agreement).
• Usage Fee: $1600 for a one-year broadcast (30- and 15-second versions), with potential rebuy at the client’s discretion.
• Agency Fee: 20%.
• Travel & Expenses:
  • Pre-paid hotel, flight, and car rental.
  • If driving from more than 100 miles, $150 compensation for personal vehicle use and mileage at $0.67 per mile (payable via invoice).
  • Per Diem: $70 per day.
  • Travel and Hold Days: $100 per day (plus per diem).

Casting Call: Showroom Associate for National Broadcast Project (Charlotte, NC & Richmond, VA)

Job Description:
Seeking a female actor to portray a Showroom Associate in a national broadcast campaign. This role involves interacting with clients in a professional and friendly manner, guiding them through the selection process with expertise and poise. The project will be filmed in Charlotte, NC, or Richmond, VA, depending on the specific scene.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a stylish and professional Showroom Associate who assists clients in selecting products tailored to their needs.
• Deliver lines confidently and naturally while conveying a friendly and approachable demeanor.
• Interpret and communicate floor plans and project specifications accurately.
• Collaborate with the director and production team to achieve the desired vision for each scene.

Requirements:

• Female, aged 25-35, any ethnicity.
• Must be stylish, poised, and have a bright, welcoming smile.
• Professional attitude and ability to take direction well.
• Comfortable interpreting technical information (floor plans and specifications).
• Willing to travel to Charlotte, NC, or Richmond, VA, depending on scene location.

Compensation:

• Session Fee: $1,600 per filming day (number of days varies per role), includes a five-year “all but broadcast” usage agreement.
• Usage Fee: $1,600 for a one-year broadcast (30- and 15-second versions) from the first air date, with potential rebuy at the client’s discretion.
• Agency Fee: 20%.
• Travel Compensation:
  • Pre-paid hotel, flight, and car rental.
  • $150 for personal vehicle use (if driving more than 100 miles) and $0.67/mile for mileage reimbursement.
  • $70 per diem for travel days.
  • $100 per travel or hold day (plus per diem).

Casting Call: Shopper 3 for YAP Industrial Project in Richmond, VA

Job Description:
Casting a male actor to portray Shopper 3 in a non-union industrial project. This role involves portraying a middle-aged shopper in scenes related to purchasing tobacco/nicotine products.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform as a shopper in their 40s in a natural and engaging manner.
• Take direction from the production team to ensure an authentic performance.
• Participate in a costume fitting if scheduled outside of the shoot day.

Requirements:

• Male, in his 40s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be at least 21 years old due to the subject matter.
• Comfortable being portrayed around tobacco products.
• Professional attitude and punctuality.

Compensation:

• Rate: $700 for 12 hours (includes session and buyout) + 10% agent’s fee.
• Fitting Fee: $50 if the fitting is scheduled on a separate day.
• Usage: Industrial only, worldwide, 3-year term.
• Materials: Includes all materials derived from the session (e.g., stills, BTS).

Casting Call: Shopper 2 for YAP Industrial Project in Richmond, VA

Job Description:
Casting a male actor to portray Shopper 2 in a non-union industrial project. This role involves portraying a young shopper in scenes related to purchasing tobacco/nicotine products.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform as a young shopper in a realistic and engaging manner.
• Follow direction from the production team to ensure an authentic portrayal.
• Participate in a costume fitting if scheduled outside of the shoot day.

Requirements:

• Male, early 20s-30s (must appear as a teenager).
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be at least 21 years old due to the subject matter.
• Comfortable being portrayed around tobacco products.
• Professional and punctual.

Compensation:

• Rate: $700 for 12 hours (includes session and buyout) + 10% agent’s fee.
• Fitting Fee: $50 if the fitting is scheduled on a separate day.
• Usage: Industrial only, worldwide, 3-year term.
• Materials: Includes all materials derived from the session (e.g., stills, BTS).

Casting Call: Shopper 1 for YAP Industrial Project in Richmond, VA

Job Description:
Casting a female actor to portray Shopper 1 in a non-union industrial project. This role involves portraying a young shopper in scenes depicting the purchase of tobacco/nicotine products.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform as a young shopper in various scenes.
• Follow the direction of the production team to deliver a natural and engaging performance.
• Participate in a costume fitting if scheduled outside of the shoot day.

Requirements:

• Female, early 20s (must appear as a teenager).
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be at least 21 years old due to the subject matter.
• Comfortable being portrayed around tobacco products.
• Professional attitude and punctuality.

Compensation:

• Rate: $700 for 12 hours (includes session and buyout) + 10% agent’s fee.
• Fitting Fee: $50 if the fitting is scheduled on a separate day.
• Usage: Industrial only, worldwide, 3-year term.
• Materials: Includes all materials derived from the session (e.g., stills, BTS).

Casting Call: Store Clerk for YAP Industrial Project in Richmond, VA

Job Description:
Casting a female actor to portray a store clerk in a non-union industrial project. This role is part of a production that involves scenes depicting the purchase of tobacco/nicotine products.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a store clerk in a realistic and professional manner.
• Follow direction from the production team to deliver an authentic performance.
• Participate in a costume fitting if scheduled outside of the shoot day.

Requirements:

• Female, aged 21-60.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be at least 21 years old due to the subject matter.
• Comfortable being portrayed around tobacco products.
• Professional demeanor and punctuality.

Compensation:

• Rate: $700 for 12 hours (includes session and buyout) + 10% agent’s fee.
• Fitting Fee: $50 if the fitting is scheduled on a separate day.
• Usage: Industrial only, worldwide, 3-year term.
• Materials: Includes all materials derived from the session (e.g., stills, BTS).

Casting Call: Androgynous Female Servants for TV Series (SAG & Non-Union)

Job Description:
Alessi Hartigan Casting is seeking androgynous female actors to portray servants in an upcoming TV series. This role requires actors with a specific physical profile, including short natural hair, for fitting into costume requirements.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray an androgynous servant character in various scenes.
• Participate in a costume fitting session to ensure accurate sizing.
• Follow on-set direction to contribute to the production’s aesthetic and storyline.

Requirements:

• Female, aged 18-40, with short natural hair.
• Must meet the following costume sizes:
  • Height: 5’6″ to 5’8″
  • Chest: 34 inches
  • Waist: 27 inches
  • Hip: 37 inches
• Flexibility to work full days as scheduled.
• Open to both SAG and non-union talent.

Compensation:

• SAG Rate: $216/8 hours.
• Non-Union Rate: $140/8 hours.
• Additional compensation: 1/4 check for costume fitting and mileage bump for travel.

Casting Call: Butcher Extra for Reality Show Docu-Series in Atlanta

Job Description:
CAB Castings LLC is seeking a male actor, heavyset and in their 20s, to portray a butcher in an upcoming scene for a reality show docu-series spinoff. The role involves wearing a butcher’s apron and appearing in a meat store setting.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a butcher authentically in a meat store environment.
• Follow the direction of the production team to ensure a seamless performance.
• Be punctual and available for the entire filming day, with flexible call times.

Requirements:

• Male, heavyset, aged 20s.
• Comfortable wearing a butcher’s apron as part of the role.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to take direction.

Compensation:

• Rate: $100 for 8 hours of work.
• Payment will be issued via check within 2-3 weeks after filming.

Casting Call: Mortician Extra for Reality Show Docu-Series in Atlanta

Job Description:
CAB Castings LLC is seeking a Caucasian male aged 40-50s to portray a mortician in an upcoming scene for a reality show docu-series spinoff. This role requires a professional demeanor and comfort wearing mortician attire.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a mortician in a realistic and professional manner.
• Follow on-set directions to contribute to a seamless production.
• Be punctual and available for the full day of filming as required.

Requirements:

• Caucasian male, aged 40-50s.
• Comfortable wearing mortician-specific attire.
• Professional attitude with the ability to follow instructions on set.

Compensation:

• Rate: $100 for 8 hours of work.
• Payment will be issued via check within 2-3 weeks after filming.

Casting Call: Authentic British Female Voice Actor for Non-Union UK Commercial

Job Description:
Berland Casting is seeking a female voice actor with an authentic British accent for a non-union UK voiceover commercial. The role requires a natural and conversational tone to bring the script to life in a relatable and engaging manner.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide a high-quality voiceover recording for a UK-based commercial.
• Deliver a natural, conversational read that aligns with the client’s creative direction.
• Collaborate remotely with the production team, using Source Connect for live direction if necessary.

Requirements:

• Female voice actor, aged 30-45.
• Must have an authentic British accent or a flawless British dialect.
• Access to a broadcast-quality home studio setup.
• Must have a paid Source Connect account to facilitate remote sessions.
• Ability to take direction and adjust vocal performance as needed.

Compensation:

• Competitive non-union rates (details provided upon application).