Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Upscale Restaurant Patrons for Featured Background Roles

Job Description
A production is seeking upscale, trendy, and camera-ready men and women to portray restaurant patrons in a lively, modern dining scene. This opportunity is great for individuals who enjoy working on stylish sets and can bring polished energy and natural reactions to a non-speaking background role. Talent will help create the atmosphere of a high-end social setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a restaurant guest in an upscale dining environment

• Maintain a fashionable, polished look on camera

• Provide natural background reactions and movement

• Follow direction from the production team and maintain continuity

• Attend wardrobe fitting if required

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 20–40

• All ethnicities welcome

• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby border states

• Must not have worked on the hospital scene filmed on 11/26

• Stylish, fit, and comfortable appearing in a trendy restaurant environment

• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow on-set guidance

Compensation

• Paid non-speaking background roles

Upscale Server Types for Background Role

Job Description
A production is seeking stylish, upscale server types for a featured background role in a restaurant scene. This role is ideal for individuals who can embody a polished, professional look and maintain consistency on camera. Talent must be fully available for the entire day, as the final call time will only be released the afternoon before filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray upscale servers in a restaurant setting

• Follow direction from the production team and maintain continuity

• Provide natural, subtle background performance appropriate to the scene

• Stay available for the entire filming day regardless of final call time

Requirements

• All genders

• Ages 25–35

• Females must be size 0–6

• Local to Nashville, TN

• Must be able to commit to being on set up to 12+ hours

• Reliable, punctual, and able to maintain a polished appearance

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours (includes $12.50/hr, 8-hour guarantee + overtime after 8 hours)

• One-day filming commitment

Extras for Police Training Scene

Job Description
A production is seeking background actors to portray participants in a police-related training scene. Talent will appear in white shirts and help bring authenticity, structure, and realism to the environment. This role is ideal for individuals who can follow direction, maintain continuity, and stay professional on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray training participants wearing white shirts

• Follow direction from the production team regarding movement and positioning

• Maintain a clean, consistent look throughout filming

• Stay attentive and professional during all takes

Requirements

• Men: Clean-shaven, short hair, Chicago regulation mustache allowed

• Women and men of all ethnicities

• Ages 40–60

• Must bring or wear a white shirt as directed

• Must be available for wardrobe fitting and all shoot dates

• Local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding border states

Compensation

• Paid background role

Courthouse Background Talent

Job Description
A Nashville-based production is seeking featured background talent to portray courthouse attendees in a dramatic project. This role is ideal for individuals who can bring authentic, grounded energy to a courtroom environment and follow on-set direction with professionalism. Talent must be fully available for the entire day, as the exact call time will only be provided the afternoon prior.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as courthouse background in key scenes

• Follow direction from the assistant directors and production team

• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout the shoot

• Stay available for the full day regardless of final call time

Requirements

• All genders

• Ages 25–60

• Local to Nashville, TN

• Comfortable portraying courthouse attendees

• Reliable, punctual, and able to remain on set as needed

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours (includes $12.50/hr with 8-hour guarantee + overtime after 8 hours)

• One-day filming commitment

Job Description
A production team is seeking talent for two quick-turn, same-day video shoots in Tarzana. These roles require individuals who can bring natural presence, follow simple direction, and feel comfortable performing in a casual on-camera setting. Each segment will be brief, energetic, and focused on personality-driven interactions.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a short filmed segment

• Take direction quickly and work efficiently within a 1–2 hour window

• Deliver natural reactions and maintain on-camera confidence

• Collaborate with a small production team on set

Requirements

• Role 1: Two husky men for a 1:00 PM shoot

• Role 2: Two older white women for a 5:00 PM shoot

• Comfortable appearing on camera

• Reliable, punctual, and available for same-day booking

Compensation

• Paid opportunities

• Each shoot lasts approximately 1–2 hours

Job Description
A production is casting a ballerina for a filmed project in Sandy Springs. This role is ideal for someone who embodies grace, poise, and a strong visual presence. No dance experience is required—just confidence on camera and the ability to portray a ballerina with elegance and ease.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a ballerina in a filmed scene

• Follow simple on-set direction

• Maintain a graceful, camera-ready presence

• Participate in a short shoot with a quick turnaround

Requirements

• Female

• Caucasian

• Ages 18–30

• Height 5’6” or taller

• No experience required

• Comfortable performing in a ballerina-style role

Compensation

• $175 for up to 12 hours

Job Description
A video production is seeking a performer to portray a therapist in a short scripted scene. This opportunity is ideal for someone who can deliver a calm, professional, and grounded on-camera presence. The role requires the ability to convey warmth, clarity, and subtle authority while interacting in a conversational setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a therapist in a filmed scene

• Deliver lines with confidence and natural tone

• Follow direction from the production team

• Maintain a professional and composed demeanor on camera

Requirements

• Caucasian woman, 30+

• Strong on-camera presence

• Comfortable performing in a scripted video environment

• Reliable and available for the scheduled shoot time

Compensation

• Paid gig

Speaking Roles for Non-Union Web Series

Job Description
A non-union web series is casting two speaking roles for upcoming episodes. The production is looking for talented performers who can deliver clear, engaging dialogue on camera. One role requires English only, while the second requires fluency in both English and French.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted dialogue for a web series episode

• Work collaboratively with the director and production team

• Deliver clear, confident on-camera performance

• Take direction well and adapt to scene needs

Requirements

• Role 1: English-speaking actor

• Role 2: Actor fluent in English and French

• Strong verbal delivery and comfortable speaking on camera

• Non-union performers only

Compensation

• $100 per role

Casting for True Crime Recreation – Multiple Roles

Job Description
A true crime recreation series filming in Knoxville, TN is seeking actors for several roles involving scripted violence, intense scenarios, and dramatic reenactments. These non-union roles require performers who can confidently portray strong emotional reactions and believable character behavior within crime-focused scenes.

Homeless Man — Male, White, 40s
An emotionally raw and grounded portrayal is needed for this role. Actor must be fully comfortable performing scenes that involve scripted violence and murder-related content.

Drug Store Manager — Male, White, 40s
A role involving authoritative presence and emotional range. Actor must be comfortable with scripted violence and crime scene reenactments.

Searcher 2 — Any Gender, Any Ethnicity
This role involves discovering a body and reacting convincingly to a traumatic situation. Actor must be comfortable with intense story content and delivering strong physical and emotional reactions.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in dramatic reenactments with scripted violent and crime-related content

• Follow direction closely to ensure accuracy in true crime recreation scenes

• Portray realistic emotional and physical reactions

• Work collaboratively with production to capture effective scene performances

Requirements

• Homeless Man: White male, 40s

• Drug Store Manager: White male, 40s

• Searcher 2: Male or female, any ethnicity

• Must be comfortable performing scenes involving scripted violence and murder content

• Must be available December 3, 2025

• Local to Knoxville, TN or able to work as a local hire

Compensation

• $100/day (flat rate)

South Asian Male Actor

Job Description
A production is urgently casting a South Asian male actor for an interior shoot scheduled for tomorrow. This role is ideal for someone who can arrive promptly, follow on-set direction, and bring a natural presence to a fast-paced filming environment. Both union (AABP) and non-union performers are invited to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in an interior scene and follow direction from the production team

• Arrive on time for crew call and be prepared for a quick turnaround shoot

• Maintain professionalism throughout filming

• Collaborate with cast and crew in a smooth, efficient on-set workflow

Requirements

• South Asian male

• Ages 30s to 50s

• Union (AABP) or non-union

• Must be available for filming tomorrow

• Ability to self-drive or use provided shuttle based on production needs

Compensation

• Paid opportunity (rate provided upon selection)