Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Casting Call for Mariachi Players for Commercial Shoot

Job Description
A commercial production is seeking talented mariachi musicians to bring authentic energy and performance to screen. Four instrumentalists are needed to complete a full mariachi ensemble for this shoot.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform live as part of a mariachi group during filming

• Bring authenticity and stage presence to the commercial shoot

• Collaborate with the production team to achieve the desired look and sound

Requirements

• Male or female performers, ages 30–50

• Must be skilled in one of the following instruments: violin, trumpet, guitarrón, or vihuela

• Local talent only

Compensation

• $500 per person for the shoot

• Additional $2000 usage fee if included in the final commercial edit

Casting Call for Commercial Extras

Job Description
A major sporting goods retail store commercial is casting extras of all ages and backgrounds to appear in upcoming shoots. This is a great opportunity for kids, adults, and families to participate in a professional commercial production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent in commercial scenes

• Take direction from the production team on set

• Help create an authentic and relatable family and sports environment

Requirements

• Kids (all genders), ages 9–12, all ethnicities

• Adults, ages 30s–50s, all ethnicities

• Grandparents, ages 55–75, all ethnicities

• Real families, all ethnicities

• Hispanic dad comfortable playing basketball with family

Compensation

• $300 per day if booked

• Additional 15% agency fee if applicable

Casting Call for Asian American Teens and Young Adults

Job Description
A casting opportunity is now open for Asian American teens and young adults to portray high school students who are enthusiastic fans of K-Pop. This is a paid role with opportunities for multiple workdays.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray high school students with authentic energy and enthusiasm

• Take direction from the production team during filming

• Participate in scenes highlighting K-Pop fan culture

Requirements

• Asian American talent

• Ages 18–24 (must look like a high school student)

• Comfortable portraying characters who are passionate about K-Pop

Compensation

• Paid role

• Additional opportunities for work on multiple shoot days

Casting Call for Kids Soccer Players – Netflix Feature Film

Job Description
A Netflix feature film is casting kids ages 9–12 to portray members of soccer teams competing in a tournament. This is an exciting opportunity for young athletes to showcase their soccer skills on screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray soccer players in tournament scenes for a feature film

• Follow on-set direction and maintain professionalism

• Wear proper soccer attire and perform realistic gameplay

Requirements

• Boys and girls, ages 9–12

• Must be local to NYC or able to work as a local hire

• Current or recent soccer experience preferred

• Must provide height, weight, clothing, and shoe sizes for costuming

• Valid ID required for federal I-9 form

• Must be available for multiple tentative shoot dates

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA rate: $234 for 8 hours

• Non-union rate: $181.50 for 10 hours

Casting Call for Upscale Hotel Guests in Tell Me Lies

Job Description
A television production is seeking background performers to portray upscale hotel guests in an evening and night shoot. This opportunity is open to ACTRA members only.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray upscale hotel guests in background scenes

• Maintain professionalism and follow on-set direction

• Contribute to the realistic atmosphere of the production

Requirements

• ACTRA members only

• Ages 30 and older

• Must not have previously appeared in the production

Compensation

• Paid background role

• Shuttle transportation available for talent

Casting Call for Real Elementary and High School Teachers

Job Description
A casting opportunity is open for real elementary and high school teachers to appear in an upcoming production. This role seeks authentic educators of any subject and background to bring genuine classroom energy to the screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a real teacher in a professional production

• Bring authentic classroom presence and teaching demeanor

• Follow direction from the production team during filming

Requirements

• Open to all ages, genders, and ethnicities

• Must be a real teacher (elementary, high school, part-time, full-time, or Sunday school)

• Based in the San Francisco/Bay Area

Compensation

• $2000 for the shoot

• Professional experience working on a major production

Casting Call for Period Piece Role in The Westies

Job Description
A period production is casting for a featured role portraying a lady of the night. This role requires authenticity, natural looks, and comfort in portraying the character.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a period-accurate character in a featured role

• Follow direction from the production team to deliver an authentic performance

• Be comfortable with the role’s subject matter and requirements

Requirements

• ACTRA female performer, woman of color

• Ages 20s–30s

• Waist size 25–26″ (size replacement)

• Natural appearance, no false enhancements (hair, nails, lashes, etc.)

• Must be comfortable portraying a lady of the night

Compensation

• Paid ACTRA role

• Featured work on a period production

Background Actor Casting Call for Feature Film Elastic Hearts

Job Description
A feature film starring Cole Sprouse and Darby Lee-Stack is seeking background actors to appear in upcoming scenes. This is a great opportunity to gain on-set experience while working alongside a professional production team.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as background talent in film scenes

• Follow on-set direction from the production staff

• Contribute to the authenticity of the film environment

Requirements

• Men and women, 18+

• All ethnicities

• Non-union talent only

• Most roles require just one day of work

Compensation

• $125/day (cash at wrap)

Commercial Casting Call Featuring NBA Star – Male and Female Athletic Teens

Job Description
A major commercial campaign featuring an A-list NBA player is casting male and female athletic teens for non-speaking roles. Filming will take place in New York City, with selected talent featured in worldwide social and digital campaigns.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform naturally on camera without dialogue

• Bring energy and authenticity to the role

• Take direction well from the production team

• Collaborate with cast and crew to achieve the campaign’s vision

Requirements

• Must be 18+ but able to portray 15–17 years old

• Female Athletic Teen: Any ethnicity, athletic build, non-speaking role

• Male Athletic Teen: Any ethnicity, athletic build, non-speaking role

Compensation

• $1,000 + agency fee (if applicable)

• $500 usage fee (usage not guaranteed)

Commercial Casting Call Featuring NBA Star – Teen Hooper/Young New Yorker

Job Description
A major commercial campaign starring an A-list NBA player is seeking a Teen Hooper/Young New Yorker to bring authentic energy to the screen. This is a speaking role filmed in New York City, with worldwide digital and social usage.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a speaking role with confidence and charisma

• Deliver natural dialogue that fits the commercial’s tone

• Work closely with the production team to bring the vision to life

• Adapt quickly to direction during filming

Requirements

• Must be 18+ but able to portray 15–17 years old

• Afro-Latinx, Dominican, or Latinx

• Athletic build, any gender

• Basketball skills not required

Compensation

• $1,500 + agency fee (if applicable)

• $500 usage fee (usage not guaranteed)