Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Casting Call for Extras – Corporate Hospitality Video

A corporate hospitality video is seeking extras to participate in a professional production in Downtown Cleveland, OH. This is a paid opportunity for individuals comfortable with light physical activity, including pushing carts up to 100 lbs.

Job Description
The selected extras will be featured in a corporate training video with potential social media usage. The role involves portraying hospitality staff in a professional environment. No prior acting experience is required, but talent should be comfortable following direction and engaging in light physical tasks.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a hospitality worker in a corporate setting
• Follow production direction to create realistic and engaging training content
• Perform light physical tasks, including pushing carts up to 100 lbs
• Maintain professionalism and punctuality on set

Requirements

• Open to all genders, ages 20-35
• Seeking one extra of Hispanic/Latinx background and one extra of any ethnicity
• Must be available for both scheduled shoot days
• Comfortable performing light physical activity as part of the role

Compensation

• Rate: $250 per 8-hour day
• Usage: Training videos, social media (no print or broadcast)
• Paid opportunity with professional on-set experience

Casting Call for Crime Reenactment Role – True Crime Series

A true crime recreation series is seeking a Black male actor in his early 20s to portray Robert’s Brother-in-Law in a dramatic detective interview scene. This is a paid, non-union role filming in Knoxville, TN.

Job Description
The selected actor will play Robert’s Brother-in-Law in a crime reenactment, participating in a detective interview scene. The role requires a strong screen presence, the ability to convey emotion, and a natural performance style.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a character involved in a detective interrogation scene
• Follow production direction to create an authentic and compelling performance
• Deliver non-verbal reactions and expressions as needed for the scene
• Maintain professionalism and take direction well on set

Requirements

• Black male actor, early 20s
• Must be available for the scheduled shoot date
• Comfortable with crime reenactment content
• Submission must include name, location, current height and weight, recent face and full-body photos, and any available acting demo or footage

Compensation

• Rate: $150 per day worked
• Hotel accommodations provided for selected talent
• Paid opportunity with valuable on-set experience

Casting Call for Non-Speaking Role – Victim’s Daughter in True Crime Series

A true crime series is seeking a Black female actor in her early 20s to portray the victim’s daughter in a dramatic reenactment scene. This is a paid, non-union role filming in Knoxville, TN.

Job Description
The selected actor will play the daughter of a crime victim in a true crime reenactment. This non-speaking role requires strong emotional expression and the ability to take direction well to create a compelling performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the victim’s daughter in a crime reenactment scene
• Follow on-set direction to convey emotion and realism
• Be punctual and professional throughout the shoot
• Maintain an engaged and serious presence for the scene

Requirements

• Black female actor, early 20s
• Must be available for the scheduled shoot date
• Comfortable with crime reenactment content
• Must submit a full-length photo (holding a dated piece of paper), height, weight, city of residence, and list of visible tattoos (if applicable)

Compensation

• Rate: $125 per day (flat rate, no hotel, travel, or stipend)
• Paid opportunity with valuable on-set experience

Casting Call for Law Enforcement Role – True Crime Series

A true crime recreation series is seeking a Black male actor, aged 30-40s, to portray a law enforcement officer. This is a paid, non-union role filming in Knoxville, TN. Talent must be physically fit and comfortable playing a police officer in a dramatic crime reenactment.

Job Description
The selected actor will portray a law enforcement officer in a true crime television series. The role requires a professional, authoritative presence and the ability to take direction for realistic crime scene reenactments.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a police officer in a crime reenactment
• Follow production direction for realistic law enforcement scenes
• Maintain a professional and authoritative presence on camera
• Be punctual and prepared for the scheduled shoot

Requirements

• Black male, ages 30-40s
• Must be physically fit and comfortable portraying law enforcement
• Must be available for the scheduled shoot date

Compensation

• Rate: $150 per day worked
• Hotel accommodations provided for selected talent
• Paid opportunity with valuable on-set experience

Casting Call for Crime Reenactment Roles – True Crime Series

A true crime recreation series is seeking Black male actors to portray key roles in a dramatic crime reenactment. This is a paid, non-union opportunity filming in Knoxville, TN. Talent must be at least 6’0” tall and comfortable with scripted violence and murder-related content.

Job Description
The selected actors will portray individuals involved in a crime reenactment for a true crime television series. These roles require a strong screen presence and the ability to perform scripted action sequences with intensity and realism.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a character involved in a crime reenactment scene
• Follow production direction for scripted violent and action sequences
• Maintain professionalism and take direction well on set
• Engage in scenes that may involve confrontation or high-stakes storytelling

Requirements

• Black male actors, must be 6’0” or taller
• Must be comfortable with scripted violence and murder-related content
• Must be available for the scheduled shoot date
• Submission must include name, location, current height and weight, recent face and full-body photos, and any available acting demo or footage

Compensation

• Rate: $150 per day worked
• Hotel accommodations provided for selected talent
• Paid opportunity with valuable on-set experience

Casting Call for Extras – Paid Commercial Opportunity

A new commercial is looking for adult extras of all ethnicities, looks, and abilities for a paid role. Talent will be needed for one day of filming at one of the designated locations: Balaklava, Willowie, or Terowie. Applicants must reside no more than one hour away from these locations to be considered.

Job Description
Seeking background extras to appear in a commercial production. Extras will help bring scenes to life by portraying everyday individuals in natural settings. This is a great opportunity for those looking to gain on-set experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on set for one full day of filming
• Follow the direction of the production team
• Portray background roles naturally and professionally
• Arrive on time and remain available for the duration of the shoot

Requirements

• Must be 18 or older
• Open to all ethnicities and looks
• Must reside no more than one hour away from Balaklava, Willowie, or Terowie
• Flexible availability for filming within the required dates
• Must submit name, age, measurements (height, clothing sizes, chest and waist measurements), location, availability, and a headshot/full-length photo

Compensation

• Paid opportunity with on-set experience
• Additional details on payment will be provided to selected talent

Casting Call for Non-Union Background Actors – TV Series

A television series is seeking non-union male and female background actors with short hair to portray company executives at a convention. This is a great opportunity for talent aged 50+ to be featured in a professional production. Males must be willing to be clean-shaven.

Job Description
Background actors will be cast as business executives attending a convention. Talent should have a professional appearance and be comfortable in a corporate setting. A costume fitting is required prior to filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a corporate executive in a professional manner
• Follow on-set direction and maintain character consistency
• Arrive on time and be prepared for wardrobe fittings and filming
• Maintain professionalism on set

Requirements

• Non-union males and females, ages 50+
• Must have short hair (males must be clean-shaven)
• Available for a mandatory costume fitting
• Must be able to work in Santa Clarita, CA
• First-time applicants preferred for this production

Compensation

• Background rate: $140 for 8 hours
• Costume fitting rate: $35 for 2 hours
• Filming location: Santa Clarita, CA
• Paid opportunity with valuable on-set experience

Casting Call for Non-Speaking Roles – Paid Opportunity

A new production is seeking talent for non-speaking roles in an upcoming project filming in Thunder Bay, ON. Both ACTRA union and non-union actors are welcome to apply. The roles include a mother and child, and selected talent must be available for an overnight shoot.

Job Description
Casting a female actor to portray a mother and a young actor to portray a child in a non-speaking role. The production is looking for individuals who can bring emotion and depth to their performances without dialogue.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray characters with authenticity and emotional depth
• Follow on-set direction and contribute to the scene’s realism
• Be punctual and prepared for an overnight shoot
• Work closely with the production team to bring the story to life

Requirements

• Mother Role: Female, ages 35-45, White or Métis, with long dark hair
• Child Role: Male or Female, ages 12-15, White or Métis
• Must be local to Thunder Bay, ON
• Must be available for an overnight shoot

Compensation

• Paid opportunity for both ACTRA union and non-union actors
• Additional details on payment provided upon selection

Casting Call for Outgoing People – Paid Commercial in Mexico City

A pharmaceutical commercial is seeking vibrant and outgoing individuals in Toronto and Vancouver, aged 35+, to participate alongside a partner, family member, or close friend who is 50+ years old. This is a non-union project filming in Mexico City, and no acting experience is required.

Job Description
Looking for pairs (family members, partners, or close friends) to be part of a heartfelt commercial campaign. Participants should have great energy, enjoy celebrating life’s special moments, and be comfortable on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in a natural and engaging way
• Follow direction from the production team
• Participate in scheduled interviews and filming sessions
• Travel to Mexico City for the production

Requirements

• Must be aged 35+ and have a participating partner, family member, or close friend aged 50+
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
• Must be available for filming in Mexico City
• Must have a valid passport (expiration date no sooner than March 15, 2025)
• Must be available for a brief interview before final selection
• Must be available for travel between specified dates

Compensation

• Payment ranges from $1,500 to $9,000 per participant
• Travel and down days: $350 per day
• Fitting fee: $100
• Filming rate: $600 per day
• Additional payment if likeness is featured in the final ad

Casting Call for Couples – Share Your Love Story

An upcoming advertising campaign is looking for couples who met on Hinge to share their love stories. This is a unique opportunity to have your relationship journey featured in a meaningful way. Selected stories may be included in the campaign, and participation does not require on-camera filming.

Job Description
Seeking real couples to share their authentic love stories and experiences. The campaign aims to highlight real-life connections and the impact of modern dating. Those selected will be contacted for next steps, and the casting process will take a few weeks.

Job Responsibilities

• Share a genuine and heartfelt relationship story
• Provide details about how you met and your journey together
• Collaborate with the campaign team if your story is selected

Requirements

• Must be a couple who met on Hinge
• Open to sharing personal relationship experiences
• No on-camera participation required (but optional)
• Available for communication regarding the selection process

Compensation

• Selected couples will have their stories featured in an advertising campaign
• Additional details on compensation will be provided if chosen