Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

South Asian Girl for Documentary Film

Job Description
A documentary film production is casting a young South Asian girl for a featured role in an upcoming project filming in the New York tri-state area. The film will explore a compelling story connected to a notable cultural figure, and producers are seeking a child who can naturally portray a character around early childhood age. This role requires comfort in water scenes, making swimming ability essential. It’s a meaningful opportunity for a young performer to be part of a professionally produced documentary.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a child character in a documentary-style production

• Participate in scenes that may include water or swimming moments

• Follow direction from the director and production team

• Maintain focus and professionalism during filming

• Collaborate with cast and crew during the shoot

Requirements

• South Asian girl who appears approximately 6–7 years old

• Must be able to swim

• Must be based in the New York tri-state area

• Must have a valid New York work permit

• Comfortable performing on camera and following direction

Compensation

• Paid acting opportunity in a documentary film

• Professional on-set experience in a feature documentary project

• Opportunity to work with an experienced production team

Reality TV Documentary Series – People With Unique Obsessions

Job Description
A documentary television series is casting individuals who have unusual habits, addictions, collections, or lifestyles to share their personal stories on camera. The production is looking for people with compelling experiences or routines that others may find surprising, extreme, or unconventional. This project aims to explore unique lifestyles in a respectful and engaging documentary format.

Job Responsibilities

• Share your personal story and experiences on camera

• Participate in documentary-style interviews and filming

• Allow the production team to capture aspects of your daily life or routines

• Collaborate with the crew to authentically present your story

Requirements

• Adults ages 18 and older

• Individuals with unique habits, addictions, collections, or lifestyles

• Comfortable sharing personal experiences in a documentary setting

• Open to discussing how these habits impact daily life or relationships

• Willing to participate in on-camera interviews and filming

Compensation

• Paid opportunity (rate provided upon selection)

Friend Groups Ages 18–20 for Documentary Series

Job Description
A new documentary-style series is now casting young adults ages 18–20 and their close-knit friend groups for a non-scripted project that highlights real life after high school. The series will focus on young people who choose alternative paths instead of attending a traditional four-year college, showcasing their friendships, responsibilities, and experiences while staying in their hometowns. Producers are looking for authentic groups of friends who spend time together and share common interests such as sports, outdoor activities, cars, work, and community life.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a documentary-style series with your group of friends

• Share authentic experiences about life after high school

• Participate in unscripted scenes capturing daily activities and friendships

• Collaborate with the production team during filming

Requirements

• Ages 18–20

• Apply with a small group of close friends

• Comfortable appearing on camera in a documentary-style production

• Individuals who stayed in their hometown after high school

• May include people working full-time, learning a trade, attending community college, or helping with family businesses

• Groups who regularly spend time together and share hobbies or community activities

Compensation

• Paid opportunity (rate disclosed upon selection)

FOX Network Fans for Documentary-Style Video Project

Job Description
A documentary-style video project is seeking passionate FOX network fans to share how their favorite shows and personalities are part of their everyday lives. The production is looking for authentic viewers in the Nashville area who enjoy FOX programming such as sports broadcasts, news segments, reality competitions, or streaming content. Selected participants will be filmed in their homes while discussing traditions, routines, and memorable moments connected to the shows they love.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a filmed interview about your favorite FOX programs
• Share personal stories, traditions, and routines connected to FOX shows
• Appear on camera in your home environment with a small production crew
• Engage in natural conversations about viewing habits and fandom

Requirements

• Must be based in the Nashville area
• Genuine fan of FOX programming, including sports, news, reality shows, or streaming content
• Comfortable being filmed at home for a documentary-style project
• Willing to share personal stories and experiences related to television viewing habits

Compensation

• $750 if selected for filming

Documentary Participants – Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy Loss

Job Description
A powerful non-union documentary is now casting women ages 25–60 of all backgrounds to share their personal experiences with pregnancy loss. This paid documentary casting call seeks authentic voices to appear on camera as themselves in a deeply personal and socially impactful film exploring reproductive justice and miscarriage in post-Roe America.

Filming will take place in Brooklyn, NY, for a wide-release documentary project paired with a strategic outreach campaign. Selected participants may also be considered for short scripted segments within the film. This project blends intimate interviews, performance elements, and dark comedic tones to shed light on a serious yet underrepresented topic.

This is an opportunity to be part of a meaningful documentary production while contributing to an important cultural conversation.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as yourself in a documentary interview

• Speak openly about your personal experience with pregnancy loss

• Participate in filmed conversations centered on reproductive rights and healing

• Potentially perform in short scripted documentary scenes

• Collaborate with the creative team during one scheduled shoot day

Requirements

• Women ages 25–60

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Must have personal experience with pregnancy loss

• Comfortable discussing your story on camera

• Available to film in Brooklyn, NY

• Singing or dancing experience is a plus

Compensation

• $150 per hour

• One-day shoot commitment

Job Description

A new unscripted documentary series is now casting women who are currently living — or have previously lived — a “traditional wife” lifestyle. This project is a thoughtful, human exploration of why this lifestyle works for some women and why it may not for others.

The series is not a parody, political commentary, or hit piece. Producers are seeking authentic, real stories from women across a wide range of experiences, beliefs, and relationship statuses. Participants do not need a large social media following and are not expected to represent anyone but themselves.

Job Responsibilities

• Share personal experiences and perspectives on living a traditional wife lifestyle (past or present)

• Participate in on-camera interviews for an unscripted documentary series

• Provide honest and thoughtful reflections on identity, relationships, and lifestyle choices

• Maintain open communication with the production team

Requirements

• Women who are currently embracing the traditional wife lifestyle

• Women who have left the lifestyle (recently or long ago)

• Married, divorced, separated, or questioning

• Religious, secular, or anywhere in between

• Women who feel empowered, fulfilled, misunderstood, regretful, or conflicted about the experience

• Willingness to share personal story on camera

• Open to participants from various locations

Compensation Details

• Compensation details to be discussed with selected participants

• Opportunity to be featured in a professionally produced documentary series

• All inquiries kept confidential

Casting Religious Families with Strong Cultural Traditions for Docuseries

Job Description
A new unscripted docuseries is now casting religious families across the U.S. who actively live by deep-rooted cultural or spiritual traditions. Whether you’re part of a Christian, Amish, Hasidic, Mormon, Muslim, Hindu, or another devout religious community, this is a powerful opportunity to authentically share your values, beliefs, and daily life with a national audience.

The project aims to celebrate faith-based lifestyles and explore the beauty of tradition, generational wisdom, and family dynamics in a heartfelt, respectful way. Families chosen will be featured in an inspiring series created by an Emmy-winning team.

Job Responsibilities

• Share your family’s daily routines, values, and traditions on camera
• Participate in scheduled filming at your home or community
• Engage in meaningful conversations about your faith and way of life

Requirements

• Families of any size from devout religious communities
• Must have strong, consistent religious or cultural traditions
• Willing to be filmed and open about your beliefs and family structure
• Must be based in the U.S.

Compensation

• $10,000 per selected family

Casting Call for Real People – Financial Docu-Series

We are seeking real individuals interested in learning skills to improve their financial futures for a paid docu-series with a major financial brand. This is a great opportunity to share your story and gain valuable financial insights.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a docu-series focused on personal financial growth.
• Share your experiences and journey in an authentic and engaging manner.
• Work with a production team to document your story.

Requirements

• College students or recent graduates
• Small business owners, solopreneurs, or side hustlers
• Individuals contributing to their households
• Must be located in or willing to work in Los Angeles, Atlanta, or New York City

Compensation

• Paid opportunity

Casting Melbourne-Based Teens for a Short Documentary

Job Description:
Nick Hamon Casting and @swag.film are seeking Melbourne-based teens aged 17–19 for a paid short documentary exploring the experiences of young people today. This opportunity is open to all genders, with no acting experience necessary. The production aims to feature real people willing to talk about their lives on camera.

Job Responsibilities:

• Share personal stories and experiences as part of a documentary.
• Be comfortable speaking about yourself on camera.
• Collaborate with the production team to authentically represent your perspective.

Requirements:

• Teens aged 17–19, based in Melbourne.
• Open to all genders.
• No acting experience required.
• Willingness to be honest, open, and authentic on camera.
• Availability for filming in January 2025.

Compensation Details:

• This is a paid opportunity (details provided upon selection).