Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Pianist Casting for Restaurant Scene

Job Description
Casting a pianist to portray a restaurant piano player in an upcoming project. This role is open to performers with strong presence and the ability to embody the atmosphere of a live music setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a pianist in a restaurant setting

• Help create an authentic dining scene atmosphere

Requirements

• Ages 20–50s

• Open ethnicity

• Comfortable portraying a live pianist

Compensation

• $182/12

Extras Casting for New Feature Film

Job Description
Casting extras for a new feature film directed by Courtney Glaude. Production is seeking men and women to portray a variety of roles in scenes set across everyday environments.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on set as assigned background role

• Follow direction to support the scene’s authenticity

• Be prepared for long workdays

Requirements

• Ages 18–65+

• All genders and ethnicities

• Must have full-day availability (8–12 hours)

• Roles include police officers, neighbors, teachers, wedding guests, inmates, aerobics class participants, restaurant patrons, servers, office workers, therapists, hospital staff, and hospital visitors

Compensation

• Paid (rate varies depending on role)

Music Video Casting – Multiple Roles

Job Description
Casting actors for an upcoming music video shoot in Los Angeles, CA. Several roles are open for talent of varying ages and backgrounds.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform assigned roles in a professional music video production

• Follow direction from the production team to bring character to life

• Be available for scheduled shoot dates in Los Angeles

Requirements

• Female, ages 45–75, to portray a grandmother

• Male, Hispanic, ages 35–50

• Two older males, ages 30–70

• Professional headshots or digitals preferred

Compensation

• Paid opportunity (details provided upon selection)

Leading Lady – Music Video/Short Film

Job Description
Casting a leading lady for a music video/short film with a major celebrity artist. Talent should bring charisma, beauty, and strong on-screen presence to complement the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the lead female role in a music video/short film

• Deliver expressive facial performances

• Showcase acting ability with natural presence

• Learn and perform light choreography (not advanced)

Requirements

• Female, ages 30–40

• All ethnicities welcome

• Must have a great face, strong body presence, and excellent facial expressions

• Acting experience required

Compensation

• $400 per day for 8–10 hour workdays

Male Models for Music Video

Job Description
Casting male models for an upcoming music video shoot. This opportunity is perfect for aspiring and professional models looking to gain exposure while working on a dynamic project.

Job Responsibilities

• Model on camera for a music video production

• Follow creative direction during the shoot

• Collaborate with production team to bring the vision to life

Requirements

• Male models, ages 20–29

• Height 5’10” or taller

• Must be available between 12 PM–4 PM

• Professional headshots or digitals preferred

Compensation

• Paid opportunity

Series Regular Role – Major Streaming Service

Job Description
A major streaming service is casting for a series regular role. Casting directors are looking for East Asian talent to portray a 12-year-old character in an upcoming production scheduled to shoot in Spring 2026.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a 12-year-old character authentically on screen

• Collaborate with directors and cast during production

• Commit to a series regular role requiring consistent availability

Requirements

• East Asian performer

• Must be willing to shave head if required

• Character was assigned female at birth

• Must convincingly play the age of 12

Compensation

• Paid series regular role with exposure on a major streaming platform

Short Film Casting – African American Talent

Job Description
Casting African American actors for an upcoming short film in New York City. This project is seeking talent across multiple age ranges to portray key roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform roles as written for young men and parents

• Participate in scheduled shoot days

• Work collaboratively with cast and crew

Requirements

• African American actors, ages 7–70

• Young man role shoots on 10/11 and 11/2

• Parent roles shoot between 11/2–11/6

• Flexible availability, call times TBD

Compensation

• Rates vary by role

Holiday Commercial Casting Call

Job Description
A heartwarming holiday commercial is now casting non-union Black/African-American talent for a family-centered production. This opportunity is perfect for actors who can bring warmth, charm, and relatability to the screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray family members in a holiday-themed commercial

• Deliver authentic and emotionally engaging performances

• Participate in callbacks, fittings, and scheduled shoot dates

• Collaborate with production to bring a warm, family-centered narrative to life

Requirements

• Grandma (Female, 60–70): Caring, warm, and outgoing

• Dad (Male, 37–43): Proud father, grounded, values family moments

• Mia (Female, 6–8): Cute, bright, bubbly, and curious

• TJ (Male, 9–11): Cheerful, inspiring, full of spark, guides the story

• Must not have appeared in grocery store commercials or this client’s ads within the past 2 years

• Local hire only; must be available for fittings, callbacks, and shoot days

Compensation

• $1,000 session fee (10-hour day)

• $1,500 usage fee (1 year, renewable)

• Local/Regional TV + Digital

• 15% commission applies

Casting Call – Jacqueline (True Crime Recreation Series)

Job Description
A non-union true crime recreation series for network television is now seeking talent for the role of Jacqueline. This is a paid opportunity with travel accommodations provided.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray scripted scenes involving crime recreation

• Perform with confidence in roles requiring depictions of violence and use of prop weapons

• Stay true to the physical resemblance of the character described

Requirements

• Black female, early 20s

• Short, dark hair

• Comfortable with scripted violence and handling prop firearms

• Must closely match the look of the character description

Compensation

• $150/day

• Hotel accommodations provided

Casting Call – Cara, Victim’s Sister (True Crime Recreation Series)

Job Description
A non-union true crime recreation series for network television is casting for the role of Cara, the victim’s sister. This role requires strong emotional performance skills and the ability to portray dramatic scripted content.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in scenes involving crime recreation, including body discovery and SFX blood
• Deliver authentic and emotional reactions as part of the storyline
• Closely align with the physical resemblance of the character described

Requirements

• White female, early 30s
• Brunette hair
• Comfortable working with scripted violence and murder-related content
• Ability to match the look and character description

Compensation

• $150/day (flat rate, no hotel, travel, or stipend included)