Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Job Description:
A major insurance company is seeking a talented and experienced male ventriloquist between the ages of 40 and 50 for an upcoming commercial shoot in Los Angeles. This role is for a high-profile union project and requires polished on-camera skills and strong ventriloquism performance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform as a professional ventriloquist for a scripted commercial spot

• Deliver engaging on-camera dialogue using puppet interaction

• Follow direction from commercial directors and production team

• Provide your own puppet for the audition and shoot

Requirements:

• Male talent, aged 40–50

• Must be an experienced and skilled ventriloquist

• Ability to perform live and on-camera with your own puppet

• SAG-AFTRA union eligibility required

Compensation:

• SAG-AFTRA union scale rate

Job Description:
A major feature film is casting Hispanic/Latinx male wrestlers for an exciting production shooting in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The production is seeking actors with genuine wrestling experience and a strong physical presence. This is a great opportunity for talent to appear in a professional film and work with an experienced casting and production team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a wrestler in a feature-length film

• Execute physical performance that reflects authentic wrestling skills

• Follow direction during rehearsals and on set

• Work in a collaborative on-camera environment with stunt and film crew

Requirements:

• Male talent only

• Age: 21 years and older

• Of Hispanic/Latinx descent

• Height: 4’11” or under

• Must have prior wrestling experience

• Must be comfortable performing physical roles

Compensation:

• $500 for 8 hours (Non-Union)

Job Description:
A major electronics brand is teaming up with a popular video game for an exciting commercial shoot in Dallas, Texas. Casting directors are looking for two unique types of talent: an eccentric featured model and a French-speaking male actor. This high-paying campaign seeks individuals with strong visual presence and distinct features for a creative, visually engaging production.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform in a commercial for a major electronics/video game collaboration

• Follow on-set direction to deliver visually engaging performances

• Showcase expressive, eccentric looks that stand out on camera

• French-speaking actor will deliver lines in French as required by the role

Roles & Requirements:

1. Featured Model

   • Any gender

   • Any ethnicity

   • Ages 18–28

   • Unique features or eccentric look preferred

2. French-Speaking Model/Actor

   • Male

   • Any ethnicity

   • Ages 15–25

   • Must be fluent in French

   • Eccentric or unique physical features desired

Compensation:

• $700 per day (10 hours)

• $3,500 buyout for both roles

Job Description:
A major A-list rapper (100M+ followers) and a top R&B singer are filming a high-profile music video in Atlanta and are seeking African American dancers with a bold, confident, and captivating stage presence. This is a paid opportunity for experienced performers who are comfortable in high-energy, nightlife-style visuals.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform dynamic dance routines for a professional music video production

• Work closely with the director, choreographer, and production team

• Bring high energy, charisma, and stage confidence to the shoot

• Maintain professionalism and punctuality on set

Requirements:

• African American dancers preferred

• Must be comfortable with “spicy” or nightclub-style choreography

• Strong stage presence and camera confidence

• Must be available for immediate casting in Atlanta

Compensation:

• Paid opportunity (rate details provided upon selection)

Job Description:
A luxury cruise entertainment company is urgently casting globally diverse, professional dancers for a high-energy stage production at sea. This is a paid monthly contract that includes full travel, room, and board. Dancers must have excellent jazz technique and strong partnering skills. Work while traveling the world!

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform choreographed jazz and partner routines during cruise entertainment shows

• Rehearse and execute stage choreography as part of a professional ensemble

• Maintain physical fitness, coordination, and stamina for regular performance schedules

• Collaborate with an international team of dancers, directors, and production crew

Requirements:

• Open to global, diverse talent

• Male height: 5’10” to 6’3″

• Female height: 5’2″ to 5’5″

• Must demonstrate strong jazz technique and confident partner work

• Previous professional dance or cruise experience is a plus

• Must be able to travel and live on board for the duration of the contract

Compensation:

• $3,000+ USD per month

• Room, board, and travel expenses fully covered

Job Description:
A new non-union tourism commercial is casting real families and local talent to appear in a scenic shoot for South Walton, Florida. The campaign aims to highlight the beauty of the area and is looking for talent who can authentically represent joyful, family-friendly coastal experiences.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in lifestyle and tourism-style scenes on location in South Walton

• Follow on-set direction for video and photo shoots in a beach environment

• May be required to wear swim attire for beach and poolside shots

• Must be available for 1-day filming between shoot dates (weather-dependent)

Requirements:

• Kids/Teens: Boys or girls, ages 9–12

• Adults: Men or women, ages 30–80

• Casting real families or individual talent who can portray one

• Must have no visible tattoos or body piercings

• Must be comfortable on camera in swimwear if needed

• Locals or those available in South Walton during the shoot window preferred

Compensation:

• $1,300 (kids/teens)

• $1,500 (adults)

• + 20% agency fee (if applicable)

Job Description:

Seeking union and non-union minors to portray a female photo double for the upcoming production Jolly Roger. Filming will take place over two days in Queens, New York, featuring both studio and outdoor scenes. This is a union opportunity under SAG-AFTRA guidelines.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a female photo double for scenes on set

• Participate in interior and exterior filming across studio and outdoor locations

• Follow on-set direction with professionalism

• Arrive prepared with appropriate wardrobe and documentation

Requirements:

• Minor actors (female-presenting)

• Must have:

  • Valid entertainment work permit

  • Trust account

  • Valid I-9 identification documents

• Open to union and non-union minors

• Must be available to work on both July 28 and July 29

Compensation:

• $262 for 8 hours (union rate)

• Overtime and additional terms may apply per SAG-AFTRA guidelines

Job Description

Casting directors are seeking 10 background actors for an upcoming house gathering scene scheduled to film on Tuesday, July 29th in Atlanta, Georgia. This production is looking for African American males and females to portray guests at a friend’s house.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray background guests in a casual house gathering scene

• Follow on-set directions from production staff

• Arrive early and be available for the entire shoot day (morning call time TBD)

• Complete online onboarding prior to filming

Requirements

• Age: 25–45

• Ethnicity: African American

• Must be local to the Atlanta, GA area

• Must have availability for a full shoot day

• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

• Must complete Everyset onboarding

Compensation

• Background rate: $140 for 12 hours

Job Description

Casting male and female background extras to appear in a hospital scene filming on Thursday, July 31st. The production seeks local talent, ages 18 to 70, to work in interior and exterior shots throughout the day. This is a paid, non-speaking opportunity on a long-running network drama.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background hospital visitors, patients, or staff in various scenes

• Follow direction from the assistant directors and crew on set

• Be available for a full shoot day, approximately 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM

• Remain professional, quiet, and focused while on set

Requirements

• Males and females, all ethnicities, ages 18–70

• Must be local to IL or surrounding border states

• Must not have worked on the same episode already

• Submit full wardrobe sizes:

  • Men: height, weight, jacket, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam, T-shirt, and shoe

  • Women: height, weight, T-shirt, dress, pants, and shoe

• Must send a clear, recent color photo (no headshots, hats, sunglasses, or filters; no cropped photos or group shots)

Compensation

• $132.80 for up to 8 hours

• Time and a half for any hours worked beyond 8

• Payments issued by check approximately two weeks after filming

Job Description

Casting an African American male stand-in for a hospital scene. The selected individual should closely match the specified physical profile and be available for a full-day shoot. This stand-in will help with lighting and camera blocking prior to principal photography.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a stand-in for a principal actor

• Participate in lighting and blocking setups on set

• Remain on location from approximately 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM

• Follow technical direction and maintain continuity throughout takes

Requirements

• African American male, ages 20s to 40s

• Height: 5’8″ to 5’10”

• Weight: 150–175 lbs

• Dark hair required

• Must reside in or near Illinois or surrounding border states

• Previous stand-in or set experience preferred (not required)

• Submit the following wardrobe details: height, weight, jacket, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam, T-shirt, and shoe size

• Provide a recent, clear color photo — no headshots, comp cards, hats, sunglasses, filters, cropped heads/hair, or group photos

Compensation

$186 for up to 8 hours. Time and a half applies after 8 hours. Payment is issued via check approximately two weeks after filming.