Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Featured Role – Choir Director

Job Description
A feature film is casting a skilled African American choir director to lead a praise and worship team in a powerful gospel rap church scene. This is a featured background role requiring real-life choir directing experience to bring energy, authenticity, and leadership to the performance. The scene captures the vibrancy of a live worship setting and will require confident, expressive talent who can lead a team through lip-synced musical performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a church choir director leading a praise and worship performance

• Guide performers with authentic hand movements and expressions

• Contribute to the emotional tone and musical rhythm of the scene

• Collaborate with cast and crew to maintain on-camera continuity

Requirements

• African American male or female

• Ages 18–50

• Must have real choir director or praise team leadership experience

• Confident and expressive presence required

• Local to Decatur, GA preferred

Compensation

• $140 for 12 hours (background rate)

• Featured performance within a vibrant church scene

• Chance to showcase leadership in a musically driven film moment

Background Talent – Fans and Influencers for Church Concert Scene

Job Description
An upcoming feature film is casting African American background talent to portray fans and social media influencers during a high-energy gospel rap concert in a church setting. This scene captures the excitement of a viral moment, with actors playing audience members streaming, cheering, and filming with their phones. The environment will be electric, fun, and music-driven—ideal for expressive performers who can match the energy of a live performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Act as fans and influencers attending a gospel rap performance

• React naturally with excitement, filming or streaming with smartphones

• Create the feel of a viral, energetic church concert scene

• Follow direction to stay in sync with the music and atmosphere

Requirements

• African American male or female

• Ages 18–50

• Comfortable with expressive performance as background talent

• Must be available for one full shoot day in Decatur, GA

• Enthusiastic and camera-friendly presence encouraged

Compensation

• $140 for 12 hours (standard BG rate)

• Featured in a fun, performance-focused sequence

• Opportunity to be part of a vibrant and culturally rich film moment

Background Talent – Praise & Worship Team

Job Description
A feature film is casting African American men and women to join the Praise & Worship Team for a gospel rap concert scene set in a lively, viral church environment. This is a high-energy, performance-style background role where selected talent will lip-sync praise music on camera and contribute to the vibrant, spiritual tone of the scene. Prior experience with choir or worship teams is required to capture the authenticity of the performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray members of a praise and worship team in a live gospel scene

• Lip-sync along to praise music during a staged performance

• Create an energetic, authentic presence in a church concert setting

• Follow on-set direction and maintain musical timing and expressions

Requirements

• African American male or female

• Ages 18–50

• Must have prior choir or praise team experience

• Must be comfortable lip-syncing and performing in a group ensemble

• Local to Decatur, GA preferred

Compensation

• $140 for 12 hours (background rate)

• One-day shoot opportunity

• Be part of a powerful, musically driven film moment

Casting South Korean Families and Seniors for Pharma Commercial

Job Description
A new commercial project is seeking South Korean families, couples, and senior individuals based in British Columbia for an upcoming pharmaceutical campaign. This opportunity is open to non-union talent with authentic cultural backgrounds, and selected participants will be flown to Toronto for the shoot with travel and accommodations covered by production. The shoot is set for mid-June, and applicants must be available for one or more shoot days.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a commercial campaign focused on health and wellness

• Represent authentic South Korean family or senior life on screen

• Participate in a relaxed, professional shoot environment

• Follow simple direction from the production team during filming

Requirements

• South Korean families, couples, or senior individuals based in British Columbia

• Must not be a member of ACTRA

• Comfortable on camera and willing to travel to Toronto/GTA

Compensation

• Paid commercial opportunity

• Travel and accommodation provided

• Work featured in a nationally visible campaign

Driving Photo Double – African American Male

Job Description
A thriller production is seeking an African American male to serve as a driving photo double for a nighttime shoot. The selected individual may also be used as a stand-in for additional scenes. The role requires a physically larger build and the ability to perform while wearing a ski mask during the driving sequence. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an intense film scene that takes place overnight in a professional, high-energy environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a driving double in a night shoot sequence

• Perform while possibly wearing a ski mask

• Potentially stand in for the actor in other scenes as needed

• Work through an overnight shoot, maintaining alertness and continuity

Requirements

• African American male, 5’9”–6’0”, 200+ lbs preferred

• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive on camera

• Must be fully available for the night shoot (approx. 6:00 PM–4:45 AM)

• Comfortable with overnight work in the Moncks Corner area

Compensation

• $112 for the day

• Opportunity for additional stand-in work

Principal Male – Lee the Martial Artist

Job Description
A TV pilot is now casting for the role of Lee, a Chinese martial artist with authentic fighting skills and strong on-camera presence. This action-heavy role requires a physically fit East Asian male who can perform martial arts convincingly and handle harness work for stunt scenes. Lee is a key character delivering intense physical action in a dynamic, story-driven production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a skilled martial artist in scripted fight sequences

• Perform choreographed moves and stunts using a safety harness

• Bring focus, control, and presence to physically demanding scenes

• Submit body shots and martial arts media with your application

Requirements

• Male actor, age 25–35

• Must be East Asian, preferably Chinese

• Real martial arts experience is required

• Must be physically fit and comfortable in harness-based stunt work

• Include performance reel or training footage with submission

Compensation

• $200 flat rate

• Action role with physical performance focus

• Strong exposure for martial artists in entertainment

Principal Female – La China

Job Description
A dynamic TV pilot is casting for the role of La China, a beautiful and confident Latina woman who owns the streets with her presence. She’s known for her sharp attitude, commanding energy, and ability to intimidate with a single look. This is a featured speaking role that demands charisma, boldness, and authenticity. Ideal candidates will embrace the character’s edge while delivering powerful screen presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a lead speaking role as a fierce and bold female character

• Convey strength, attitude, and subtle menace with minimal dialogue

• Embody the role of a streetwise boss-type with natural confidence

• Collaborate with the creative team to bring La China’s energy to life

Requirements

• Female, age 25–35

• Must be Hispanic/Latina with a commanding look

• Strong on-camera presence and expressive facial control

• Comfortable portraying an edgy, confident character

• Local to New York preferred

Compensation

• $200 flat rate

• One-day shoot

• Opportunity to showcase strong character acting

Principal Male – Rafa (Little Person Role)

Job Description
A multicultural TV pilot is casting for the role of Rafa, a unique and comedic character to be portrayed by a little person. Rafa is witty, expressive, and brings levity to the show while also delivering a few key lines. The role is open to all ethnicities, with a preference for talent who can bring charm and comedic timing. If the actor is Latino, Spanish fluency is required. This is an ideal opportunity for experienced performers seeking a featured character role.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a featured character in a multicultural comedy-drama

• Deliver scripted dialogue with clear timing and personality

• Add energy and presence to ensemble scenes

• Collaborate closely with cast and crew to embody character direction

Requirements

• Must be a little person (small build, muscular, or bodybuilder-type physique welcome)

• Age range: 20–35

• Open to all ethnicities (Latino actors must speak Spanish)

• Strong comedic instincts and acting ability

• Submit body shots with application

Compensation

• $400 flat rate

• Speaking role with character-driven impact

• Great opportunity for visibility and standout performance

Principal Male – Detective Nalgone

Job Description
A gritty new TV pilot is casting for the role of Detective Nalgone, a hardened New York City cop with a no-nonsense attitude. This character is confident, intimidating, and unapologetically brash. The production is seeking a seasoned actor who can portray a veteran officer with edge and realism. This is a great opportunity for talent with a commanding screen presence to take on a bold and expressive role.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a lead in a speaking role as a tough, rule-breaking detective

• Convey intensity and depth through dialogue and body language

• Embody a character with a strong backstory and layered personality

• Participate in virtual auditions and be fully available for shoot day

Requirements

• Male actor, age 35–45

• Open to White, Latinx, or Hispanic talent

• Must portray a New York native with a rugged personality

• Should read as experienced, confident, and able to handle heavy dialogue

• Local talent only—must be based in New York

Compensation

• $200 flat rate

• One-day shoot

• Speaking role with strong character-driven screen time

Principal Female – Gloria Bilingual

Job Description
A TV pilot is seeking a strong female actor to portray Gloria, a loving yet tough Latina mother in her late 60s to early 70s. Gloria is street-smart, opinionated, and fiercely loyal to her adult son. This role requires a bilingual performer who can speak English with a natural Spanish accent and read Spanish fluently. It’s a powerful opportunity to bring depth and humor to a maternal character rooted in cultural authenticity.

Job Responsibilities

• Play the role of a Puerto Rican mother with heart, attitude, and wit

• Deliver dialogue in English with a Spanish accent and read lines in Spanish

• Show emotional range from comedic timing to dramatic tension

• Participate in scenes with family dynamics and community interactions

Requirements

• Female actor, age 65–75

• Hispanic/Latina, preferably Puerto Rican (but open to all Latin types)

• Must be bilingual: English with Spanish accent, able to read Spanish

• Should exude warmth, strength, and sharp comedic instincts

• Local to New York—no travel provided

Compensation

• $200 flat rate

• Speaking role with rich character development

• Great fit for mature talent with cultural authenticity