Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Broad Shoulders – Multiple Supporting Roles

Job Description
A powerful new MFA thesis film is casting several supporting roles for a story centered around mental health, memory, and healing. The project follows a musician navigating a mental hospital and the complex individuals who shape his journey. This is an emotional, character-driven film seeking actors who can bring depth, nuance, and authenticity to their performances.

Job Responsibilities

• Bring layered, grounded performances to emotionally driven scenes

• Collaborate closely with the director and cast to develop authentic character moments

• Take direction well and contribute to a supportive, creative environment

• Portray complex emotional states with truth and sensitivity

• Participate in rehearsals and filming as needed

Requirements

• SOPHIE (Female, 45–60, White/European descent)

  • Plays Sonny’s mother; kind-hearted but overwhelmed

  • Must convey emotional struggle, love, and confusion

• NICKY (Female, 24–35, Black/African descent)

  • Highly emotional with bipolar tendencies

  • Must bring vulnerability and intensity to her role

• LEVY (Male, 45–60, White/European descent)

  • Patient dealing with substance addiction and impulsivity

  • Requires strong emotional range

• PAUL (Male, 40–60)

  • Struggles with confusion and mania; expressive and unpredictable

  • Must portray internal conflict with realism

• NURSE (Female, 30–50)

  • Appears calm and steady

  • Must embody professionalism and warmth

• STAFF MEMBER (Male, 30–45)

  • Colleague delivering an important final scene

  • Requires grounded, confident performance

Compensation

• Free food, screen credit, and networking opportunities

Child Actors for On-Camera Roster

Job Description
A busy upcoming season is creating opportunities for young performers to join a growing on-camera roster. This casting call is ideal for kids who enjoy performing, have natural screen presence, and are excited to take on commercial and film opportunities. Talent will be considered for a variety of projects once the new season begins.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in on-camera roles across various productions

• Submit a monologue or recent self-tape showcasing acting ability

• Participate in future auditions, callbacks, and possible bookings

• Follow direction well and stay focused during filming

Requirements

• Children ages 5–12

• Must be based in NY or LA, or able to travel

• Must be currently unrepresented

• Ability to deliver a monologue or self-tape confidently

Compensation

• Paid opportunities vary by individual project

• Rate details provided at the time of booking

Sorority House Residents – Background Talent

Job Description
A production is seeking background actors to portray sorority house residents in an interior scene. This role is perfect for new faces or talent with little to no on-camera experience who are interested in stepping into the world of film and television. Performers will help create a lively and realistic atmosphere within a college setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray residents of a sorority house in background scenes

• Follow direction from the production team to support scene continuity

• Maintain professionalism and be prepared for a full day of filming

• Contribute natural reactions and subtle activity throughout takes

Requirements

• Female talent, ages 18–24

• ACTRA and non-union talent welcome

• New faces encouraged to apply

• Must be available for any time during the day, afternoon, or evening of the shoot

Compensation

• ACTRA Full/Apprentice: Regular BG rate per IPA

• AABP/Non-Union: $17.20/hr (8-hour minimum)

Contestants for New Gameshow

Job Description
A brand-new television gameshow is seeking enthusiastic contestants who thrive under pressure. This opportunity is perfect for individuals who enjoy trivia, fast-paced challenges, and high-energy competition. If you have strong general knowledge, love taking risks, and can stay calm in intense moments, this show wants to see what you’ve got.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in competitive gameshow challenges

• Demonstrate quick thinking and strong general knowledge

• Stay composed and confident under pressure

• Engage with hosts, contestants, and the production team

• Bring energy, personality, and enthusiasm to every round

Requirements

• Strong general knowledge across multiple subjects

• Comfortable with high-pressure, fast-paced environments

• Risk-takers who enjoy competition

• Confident, outgoing, and camera-ready

Compensation

• Paid gameshow participation

• Additional details provided during selection

Distracted Driving Campaign – Real People Casting

Job Description
A public safety campaign is seeking real people to appear in two impactful commercial spots focused on distracted driving awareness. This project requires individuals who can take direction well and convey authenticity through natural on-camera presence. No dialogue is involved—performers will help bring real-life scenarios to screen through expression and movement.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a distracted driving awareness commercial

• Follow director’s cues with strong nonverbal acting

• Portray realistic, relatable behavior for public safety messaging

• Maintain professionalism and be available for the full shoot day

Requirements

• Black male, appears 30–40

• Caucasian female, appears 28–35

• Comfortable taking direction and performing silent, expression-driven scenes

• Must be fully available for the shoot day

Compensation

• $800 for 6 hours

Delance – Featured Role

Job Description
A production is urgently seeking a featured actor to portray Delance, a character involved in intense, scripted scenes. This role is ideal for performers comfortable with dramatic material and experienced in handling storylines that include gun violence and high-stakes moments. Talent will work closely with production across two shoot days.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the character Delance in scripted scenes

• Perform in sequences involving dramatic content, including staged violence

• Take direction from the production team to match the tone and intensity of the role

• Maintain professionalism, preparation, and reliability for both shoot days

Requirements

• Black male actor in his 20s

• Must closely resemble the provided reference photo

• Comfortable working with scripted gun violence and murder-related content

• Able to arrive on set in Knoxville as a local hire

Compensation

• $200 per day

Pedestrians with Bicycles – Background Talent

Job Description
A production is seeking background actors to portray pedestrians with bicycles for outdoor scenes. This role is ideal for talent who enjoy active, movement-based work and want to contribute to creating a realistic, lively city environment. Selected performers will help bring authenticity to street scenes through natural interactions and subtle on-camera activity.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a pedestrian with a bicycle in exterior scenes

• Walk, stand, or move naturally with your bike as directed

• Maintain continuity and consistent positioning through multiple takes

• Follow all instructions from the production and background team

Requirements

• Male and female talent, ages 20s–50s

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

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

• Must not have recently worked on the production

• Must bring your own bicycle to set

Compensation

• Paid background role

• Rate and additional details provided upon selection

Bar Patrons – Background Talent

Job Description
A production is seeking background actors to portray bar patrons in lively indoor scenes. This opportunity is ideal for performers who enjoy character-based background work and can bring natural energy, subtle reactions, and a relaxed on-camera presence to help create an authentic bar environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a bar patron in interior scenes

• Provide natural reactions and subtle movement to enhance atmosphere

• Follow direction from the production team and maintain continuity

• Stay engaged and professional throughout multiple takes

Requirements

• Male and female talent, ages 20s–50s

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Must be a local hire within Chicago, suburbs, or nearby border states

• Must not have recently worked on the production or be booked for upcoming dates

Compensation

• Paid background role

• Rate and additional details provided upon selection

Joggers – Background Talent

Job Description
A production is seeking energetic background actors to portray joggers in outdoor scenes. This opportunity is perfect for individuals who enjoy active roles and want to gain on-set experience while contributing to realistic, movement-driven moments within the project. Talent will help create natural street and park environments through light jogging and background activity.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a jogger in outdoor scenes

• Perform light jogging as directed by the production team

• Maintain continuity and consistent energy through multiple takes

• Follow all on-set instructions to support smooth filming

Requirements

• Male and female talent, ages 20s–50s

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

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

• Must not have recently worked on the production

• Comfortable jogging on camera for repeated takes

Compensation

• Paid background role

• Rate details provided upon selection

Child Photo Double

Job Description
A major film production is looking for a young photo double to closely match the appearance of a child cast member. This role is ideal for children comfortable on set and able to follow simple direction. The selected talent will help support key scenes that require precise visual continuity and matching physical traits.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a photo double for the child actor in select scenes

• Match the actor’s height, build, hairstyle, and overall appearance

• Follow direction from the production team for accurate positioning

• Maintain focus, professionalism, and patience during filming

Requirements

• African American boy, ages 6–10

• Must have longer hair or locs that can be braided back

• Ability to match the look and proportions of the cast member

• Must be able to work as a local hire

Compensation

• $225 for 12 hours

• Paid through production payroll and compliant with GA DOL requirements