Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

British Women for Paid Voice Research Project

Job Description
British women are needed for a paid research opportunity focused on recording voiceovers for a linguistics study exploring sociolinguistics and phonological theory. This project is open to participants across the UK, with travel provided for non-local participants if recording takes place in the U.S. The work involves guided voice recordings, not acting, and no prior voiceover experience is required.

Job Responsibilities

• Record voiceover-style audio for a research study
• Follow provided scripts and recording instructions clearly
• Participate professionally in a scheduled recording session
• Provide consistent, natural delivery for linguistics research purposes

Requirements

• British women, ages 30s–40s
• Open to participants nationwide in the UK
• No acting or voiceover experience required
• Must be comfortable recording voice audio for research use
• Available for an early-2026 recording session (recording location details shared upon selection)

Compensation

• Paid research opportunity with earnings up to $10,000
• Travel provided for non-local participants (when applicable)

Men Needed in NYC for Paid Shoot (Fighters, Firefighters, Construction, Distinctive Look)

Job Description
Male talent is needed in the NYC area for a paid shoot in Brooklyn. Production is looking for authentic “real world” types—fighters (boxing, MMA, BJJ), firefighters, construction workers, and men with distinctive neck/face tattoos or visible facial scars. The most important feature is intense, camera-grabbing eyes. This is a great fit for strong character looks and natural presence on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera for a professional shoot in Brooklyn, NY
• Bring an authentic, natural presence that matches the requested real-world type
• Follow direction for movement, positioning, and continuity
• Arrive camera-ready and prepared to work on the scheduled shoot day
• Maintain professionalism and flexibility on set

Requirements

• White male, NYC-area local hire
• Ages 29–39 (approx.)
• Intense eyes (key feature)
• Fits one or more of the following types:
  • Boxers, MMA fighters, or BJJ fighters
  • Firefighters
  • Construction workers
  • Men with neck/face tattoos or facial scars
• Must be able to work in Brooklyn, NY as a local hire or travel independently

Compensation

• $1,000 rate

Tall Blonde Female Actor to Portray Police Officer (TV Background Role)

Job Description
A hit TV series is casting a tall female performer to portray a police officer in on-camera scenes filming in the Atlanta area. This is a paid background opportunity for talent who can follow direction, maintain continuity across multiple shoot days, and bring a strong, professional presence to set. Full availability for all required filming dates is needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a police officer in TV background scenes

• Follow blocking and on-set direction for movement and timing

• Maintain continuity across takes and multiple filming days

• Stay camera-ready, attentive, and professional throughout the day

• Work smoothly with crew and other background talent on set

Requirements

• Caucasian female, ages 25–45

• Blonde hair

• Height: 5’10” or taller

• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Atlanta area

• Must be available for all filming dates listed

Compensation

• $121 for 10 hours

Actors Needed for Graduation Short Film (Multiple Roles)

Job Description
An upcoming graduation film now accepting submissions from actors for shooting in West London. This emotionally driven short film explores love, caregiving, and facing life-changing news, with intimate, character-focused scenes. Talent should be comfortable with subtle, naturalistic performance and be available for production in London.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted scenes with emotional depth and grounded realism

• Collaborate with the director and student film crew on blocking and timing

• Take direction and adjust performance for multiple takes

• Arrive prepared, on time, and ready to work on set

• Maintain professionalism throughout rehearsals and filming days

Requirements

• Must be based in London or able to travel to West London for filming

• Strong acting ability with a natural, intimate screen presence

• Comfortable portraying emotionally intense subject matter

• Availability required during the production window

• Open to student/graduation film set environment and smaller crews

Compensation

• Compensation details will be provided upon selection

• Screen credit included

• Additional details shared with shortlisted talent

Available Roles

• George (Male, 50–80): A devoted husband navigating his wife’s illness with warmth and quiet strength

• Addie (Female, 60–80): A loving, resilient woman facing a terminal diagnosis with bravery and grace

• Jane (Female, 18–40): A caring daughter supporting her parents through hospice and end-of-life care

Short Film Casting Call: “The Way the Light Changes”

Job Description
Project Casting is seeking non-union actors for a paid, self-funded short film in North Florida (Taylor County/Big Bend area). This dramatic, metaphysical story is minimalist and intimate, focusing on memory, choice, identity, and emotional boundaries. Performances should feel grounded and precise—quiet intensity over big emotion, with strong listening and presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform dialogue-driven scenes with subtlety and restraint

• Collaborate with the director to achieve a minimalist, intimate tone

• Communicate emotion through stillness, listening, and subtext

• Stay consistent across takes with controlled, natural performance choices

• Maintain professionalism on set during a micro-budget production

Requirements

• Non-union talent

• Ability to deliver grounded, natural performances with minimal exposition

• Strong control over expressiveness (no melodrama or overplaying)

• Comfortable with quiet scenes, subtext, and ethical/emotional conflict

• Must be able to work as a local hire in North Florida (Taylor County/Big Bend area)

• Roles available:

  • Daniel (Male, 40–55) — Lead

  • Evelyn (Female, 20–30) — Supporting Lead

  • Michael (Male, 20–30) — Supporting

Compensation

• Paid roles (self-funded micro-budget)

• Lead: $200 per day

• Supporting: $150 per day

Drama Short: “Nail Salon” Casting Call

Job Description
A drama project titled “Nail Salon” is casting non-union actors for an upcoming shoot in Miami, Florida. This production is unpaid, but includes on-set perks such as food, plus IMDb credit and reel footage for selected talent. The project is also planned as a promotional video for a larger series, with the possibility of being asked back if the series moves forward.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted scenes for a dramatic promotional short

• Bring an authentic, grounded performance to character-driven moments

• Take direction from the director and work collaboratively with the crew

• Arrive prepared, on time, and ready to work on set

• Maintain professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Non-union talent

• Must be able to work in Miami, Florida as a local hire or travel independently

• Comfortable performing in a drama project with character-focused storytelling

• Role available:

  • Natalie (Female or female-presenting, late teens to early 20s, open ethnicity): bright-eyed, ambitious, and determined—willing to do whatever it takes to get what she wants

Compensation

• Unpaid role

• Food provided

• IMDb credit provided

• Reel footage provided

Sydney-Based Actors Needed for Feature Film “Popular” (Male Roles)

Job Description
Male actors are needed for a feature film titled “Popular,” casting Sydney-based talent for three character-driven roles. These parts are written as teenage male characters and include emotionally charged relationship dynamics, with intimacy and fight scenes noted for the roles. Performers should be comfortable working with direction, building chemistry with scene partners, and delivering grounded, modern performances.

Job Responsibilities

• Audition for one or more principal male roles in a feature film

• Perform scripted scenes that include relationship drama and emotional conflict

• Build believable chemistry with scene partners

• Participate in required intimacy scenes (as scripted)

• Perform or stage fight scenes safely under direction

Requirements

• Sydney-based talent only

• Must be 18+ (to portray ages 16–17)

• Comfortable with intimacy scenes (role dependent)

• Comfortable with fight scenes (role dependent)

• Strong acting ability with modern, natural delivery

• Roles available:

  • Sage (he/him, plays 16–17): football team captain, loyal “nice guy,” unsure about feelings and relationships

  • Tom (he/him, plays 16–17): confident, outgoing footballer, Savannah’s love interest under pressure

  • Nathan (he/him, plays 16–17): image-focused, self-assured “mean guy” footballer type

Compensation

• Compensation details provided upon selection

Student Film Casting Call: “The Dark Room” (Supporting Roles + Extras)

Job Description
A student psychological drama titled “The Dark Room” is casting in Boca Raton, Florida. The story follows a young photography student struggling with family conflict and mental health while trying to finish a high school photography project. As pressure builds, reality begins to blur, and the images he captures start to feel disturbingly alive. The project includes intense themes, and lead roles may involve mature language and R-rated content.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted scenes for a student film with psychological drama elements

• Take direction from the casting team and director during auditions and filming

• Deliver grounded, emotionally honest performances in family-conflict scenes

• Maintain professionalism and reliability throughout the shoot schedule

• For extras: portray students in a hallway scene with natural background action

Requirements

• Must be local to Boca Raton, Florida or able to work as a local hire

• English-speaking performers

• Comfortable with mature themes (role dependent)

• Roles available:

  • Diane (Female, young to middle-aged): supporting role portraying a strict, chaotic, emotionally unavailable mother

  • Jonathan (Male, young to middle-aged): supporting role portraying a distant, quiet, unemotional father

  • Teen extras: background students for a hallway scene

Compensation

• Compensation details provided upon selection

TV Stand-In (Blonde Female)

Job Description
A hit TV show is booking a stand-in for an on-set production day in the Atlanta area. This is a paid, professional set opportunity for talent who can match specific look requirements and follow direction closely to support lighting, camera setup, and scene prep. Prior stand-in experience is a strong plus.

Job Responsibilities

• Stand in for principal talent during lighting and camera setups

• Follow blocking and on-set direction with precision

• Maintain consistent marks, posture, and continuity as needed

• Stay ready between takes and support a smooth production flow

• Work professionally with crew in a fast-paced TV set environment

Requirements

• Caucasian female, ages 25–40

• Blonde hair

• Height range: 5’4″–5’6″

• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Atlanta area

• Stand-in experience preferred

Compensation

• $200 for 12 hours (paid stand-in rate)

Paid Extras for Research Recording Project (Local Pittsburgh Area)

Job Description
Paid background participants are needed for a security software research recording used to help develop technology that distinguishes people from objects in emergency situations. The recording will take place at a school in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, with participants needed for one day during the scheduled week. Footage is for internal company research only and will not be released publicly. This opportunity is best for reliable local talent comfortable participating in staged scenario testing in a controlled environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as an extra in recorded research scenarios inside a school setting

• Follow direction closely during multiple controlled scenario setups

• Provide accurate height and weight information for research representation

• Remain professional and cooperative during the full recording window

• Be comfortable holding unloaded airsoft firearms during testing (safety supervised)

Requirements

• Ages 18+

• All shapes and sizes encouraged

• Must be local to the Pittsburgh area and have reliable transportation

• Must be available for one day during the scheduled recording week

• Must be comfortable with staged school emergency scenarios and holding unloaded airsoft props

Compensation

• $150 flat rate for 4–6 hours