Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Real EMTs/Paramedics/First Responders for Paid Commercial Project (Los Angeles)

Job Description
A paid commercial project in Los Angeles is casting real emergency professionals for an on-camera shoot. This production is seeking authentic EMTs, paramedics, first responders, 911 dispatchers, disaster recovery team members, and search-and-rescue personnel (active or former) who can bring genuine credibility to camera. Talent must be LA local or able to work as a local, with fittings and shoot days scheduled in mid-January.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera portraying a real emergency professional in a commercial production

• Follow direction for movement, timing, and continuity during filming

• Work professionally on set and remain available for the full scheduled shoot day

• Attend fittings as scheduled and arrive camera-ready and prepared

Requirements

• Real emergency professionals with actual experience (current or former), including:

  • EMTs / Paramedics / First Responders

  • 911 Dispatchers

  • Disaster Recovery Teams

  • Search & Rescue Teams

• All genders, all ethnicities, ages 22–55 (approx.)

• Must be Los Angeles local or able to work as a local (no travel)

• No visible face or hand tattoos

• Other tattoos allowed if they can be covered or you can provide an artwork release / are willing to have them covered

• Available for January fittings and shoot dates in Los Angeles

Compensation

• Session rate: $500 (includes any fittings + per 10-hour shoot day)

• Usage/buyout: $2,000

• Rates are -20% agency fee

LACY Role for Oxygen True Crime Recreation Series (Knoxville, TN Area)

Job Description
A new Oxygen Network true crime recreation series (premiering spring 2026) is casting non-union talent in the Knoxville, Tennessee area for the role of Lacy. This is a true crime reenactment project with no scripted audio, filming during the December 9–11 window. Production is seeking someone who loosely resembles the reference look and preferably has blonde highlights. This is a paid, local-hire on-camera opportunity (no travel, lodging, or per diem).

Job Responsibilities

• Portray “Lacy” in true crime recreation scenes (no scripted dialogue)

• Follow direction for blocking, reactions, and continuity across takes

• Maintain professional behavior on set and arrive camera-ready

• Work comfortably in a dramatic reenactment environment

Requirements

• Non-union talent, local to the Knoxville, TN area (local hire only)

• Role: Lacy — should loosely resemble the reference look

• Preferably has blonde highlights

Compensation

• $125 per day (paid non-union)

Detective 1 (White Female, Blonde Hair) for True Crime Recreation Series (Knoxville, TN)

Job Description
A network true crime recreation series is casting non-union talent to portray Detective 1 in Knoxville, Tennessee. This on-camera role is for a white female with blonde hair who can closely match the reference hairstyle/photo and portray law enforcement comfortably and believably. Filming is scheduled across two days with a paid rate and hotel included, making this a strong opportunity for talent who can self-report to Knoxville and deliver a professional, grounded performance in reenactment scenes (no scripted audio).

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a detective/law enforcement professional in true crime recreation scenes

• Follow direction for blocking, investigative action, and continuity

• Maintain a professional, camera-ready presence throughout filming

• Work comfortably in emotionally serious reenactment scenarios

Requirements

• White female, blonde hair (must resemble the hair in the reference photo)

• Comfortable portraying law enforcement on camera

• Must be able to work in Knoxville, TN

• Able to provide current photos (shoulders-up and full body)

• Provide height/weight and city/state location for casting consideration

Compensation

• $150 per day

Volunteer Firefighter (Male) for Oxygen True Crime Recreation Series (Knoxville, TN)

Job Description
A new Oxygen Network true crime recreation series (premiering spring 2026) is casting non-union talent in the Knoxville, Tennessee area for a Volunteer Firefighter role. This is a true crime reenactment project with no scripted audio, so the performance is driven by realism, believable reactions, and strong on-camera presence. This is a paid local-hire opportunity (no travel, lodging, or per diem), ideal for actors who can portray an authentic firefighter look in recreation scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a volunteer firefighter in true crime recreation scenes (no scripted dialogue)

• Follow direction for blocking, emergency-action beats, and continuity

• Maintain a professional, camera-ready presence on set

• Be prepared to work within a dramatic reenactment environment

Requirements

• Male, ages 20s–40s

• Non-union talent local to the Knoxville, TN area (local hire only)

• Must be available for the estimated call time: Tuesday around 1:30pm

• Able to submit 2 current photos: one shoulders-up and one full body (no selfies; have someone take them)

• Include height/weight, city/state, and any schedule conflicts (agency info optional)

Compensation

• $75 per day (paid non-union)

Lindsey (Friend) for Oxygen True Crime Recreation Series (Knoxville, TN Area)

Job Description
A new Oxygen Network true crime recreation series (premiering spring 2026) is casting non-union talent in the Knoxville, Tennessee area for the role of Lindsey, a friend character featured in a single-scene reenactment. This is a true crime recreation project with no scripted audio, so production is looking for a natural on-camera presence that matches the requested look. This is a paid local-hire opportunity with no travel, lodging, or stipends.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray “Lindsey” in a true crime recreation scene (no scripted dialogue)

• Follow direction for reactions, blocking, and continuity

• Arrive camera-ready and maintain professional set etiquette

Requirements

• White female, late teens to early 20s

• Super long, very blonde/almost white hair

• Non-union talent local to the Knoxville, TN area (local hire only)

• Must be available Thursday around 10am (1 scene)

• Able to submit 2 current photos: one shoulders-up and one full body (no selfies; have someone take the photos)

• Include height/weight and city/state location (and any conflicts)

Compensation

• $75 per day (paid non-union)

Lineup Friends (18–Early 20s) for Oxygen True Crime Recreation Series (Knoxville, TN Area)

Job Description
A new Oxygen Network true crime recreation series (premiering spring 2026) is casting non-union talent in the Knoxville, Tennessee area for Lineup Friends. This is a true crime reenactment project with no scripted audio, and the scene involves a questioning/lineup-style montage. Production is seeking a variety of looks within the late teens to early 20s range who can deliver natural, believable reactions on camera. This is a paid local-hire opportunity with no travel, lodging, or stipends.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a friend in a questioning/lineup montage (no scripted dialogue)

• Follow direction for staging, timing, and continuity across takes

• Maintain a professional, camera-ready presence and take adjustments quickly

Requirements

• Ages 18–early 20s

• Variety of looks encouraged

• Non-union talent local to the Knoxville, TN area (local hire only)

• Must be available Thursday morning for the montage scene

• Able to submit 2 current photos: one shoulders-up and one full body (no selfies; have someone take the photos)

Compensation

• $75 per day (paid non-union)

Crime Scene/Bonfire Friend Extras (18–Early 20s) for Oxygen True Crime Recreation Series (Knoxville, TN Area)

Job Description
A new Oxygen Network true crime recreation series (premiering spring 2026) is casting non-union talent in the Knoxville, Tennessee area for Crime Scene/Bonfire Friend Extras. This is a true crime reenactment project with no scripted audio, focused on natural, believable reactions and authentic “friend group” energy on camera. Production is seeking a variety of looks in the late teens to early 20s range. This is a paid local-hire opportunity with no travel, lodging, or stipends.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a friend extra in crime scene and bonfire-related reenactment scenes

• Follow direction for blocking, background action, and continuity

• Maintain professional behavior on set and adjust performance as directed

Requirements

• Ages 18–early 20s

• Variety of looks encouraged

• Non-union talent local to the Knoxville, TN area (local hire only)

• Able to submit 2 current photos: one shoulders-up and one full body (no selfies; have someone take the photos)

Compensation

• $75 per day (paid non-union)

Officer 2 (Physically Fit Male) for True Crime Recreation Series (Knoxville, TN)

Job Description
A network true crime recreation series is casting non-union talent to portray Officer 2 in Knoxville, Tennessee. This on-camera role is for a physically fit, clean-cut male who can credibly portray law enforcement and is comfortable handling a prop weapon as part of the recreation scenes. This is a paid local-hire opportunity for talent who can bring a professional, grounded presence to a true crime reenactment environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a law enforcement officer in true crime recreation scenes

• Comfortably handle a prop weapon while following all on-set safety direction

• Follow direction for blocking, timing, and continuity across takes

• Maintain a professional, camera-ready presence throughout filming

Requirements

• Male, ages 25–40

• Physically fit, clean-cut look

• Comfortable portraying law enforcement on camera

• Comfortable handling a prop weapon (as directed by production)

• Must be able to work in Knoxville, TN

• Able to provide current photos (shoulders-up and full body), plus height/weight and city/state

Compensation

• $125 per day (paid non-union)

Featured Barfly Role for TV Series (Chicago Area)

Job Description
A TV series is casting featured, non-speaking background talent to portray a barfly in a bar scene filming in the Chicago area. This is a featured extra opportunity for males who can deliver a natural, believable bar atmosphere look on camera. Talent must be local to Chicago, the suburbs, or surrounding border states to Illinois, and should be ready to submit a clear recent color photo and full sizing details for quick director review.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured barfly in a bar scene with natural, realistic behavior

• Follow on-set direction for blocking, timing, and continuity

• Maintain a professional, camera-ready presence throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Male, ages 30s–40s

• All ethnicities encouraged

• Must be local to Chicago/suburbs or surrounding border states to IL

• Must be available for the filming day

• Do not submit if you have worked in the past two weeks

• Must provide full measurements/sizes: height, weight, suit jacket, T-shirt, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam (plus age, phone, and state)

Compensation

• Featured pay: $165 for 8 hours

• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours

• Payment by check approximately two weeks after filming (if cast)

Highly Skilled Golfer Body Double for Commercial Shoot

Job Description
A production is casting a highly skilled golfer to work as a body double for a professional golfer. This on-camera role requires strong performance and camera awareness, including the ability to repeat golf mechanics consistently for multiple takes. Talent should be comfortable hitting balls with crew and cameras present, taking direction on tempo and blocking, and delivering controlled, professional swings. This is a paid opportunity for experienced golfers who match the requested look and can bring authentic golf technique on screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a body double for a professional golfer in filmed scenes

• Perform repeatable golf swings and controlled ball striking for multiple takes

• Follow direction for tempo, framing, blocking, and resets

• Maintain strong camera awareness and professional on-set etiquette

Requirements

• Caucasian male, appears early to mid-30s on camera

• Age range: 30–40

• Height: 5’8”–5’10”

• Build: athletic, lean

• Skin tone: fair/light

• Hair: light to medium brown (must be willing to match athlete’s current cut if needed)

• Highly skilled golfer with smooth, compact backswing and explosive but controlled downswing

Compensation

• $850 (paid)