Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Job Description

A New York-based Director of Photography / Cinematographer is needed for an independent feature documentary. The project will primarily feature sit-down interviews alongside supporting B-roll filmed around New York. The production is looking for a cinematographer who can create cinematic, natural-looking documentary imagery rather than a traditional corporate interview style. The documentary explores a deeply human story involving themes of mental health, identity, and isolation.

Job Responsibilities

• Film cinematic sit-down documentary interviews.
• Capture accompanying B-roll throughout New York.
• Manage camera, lighting, grip, and interview audio requirements.
• Collaborate with the production team on the documentary’s visual approach.
• Maintain professional image and sound quality throughout filming.

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to work locally in New York.
• Strong documentary and interview cinematography experience.
• Must provide or source two Blackmagic 6K cameras.
• Access to appropriate lenses.
• Access to a basic lighting and grip package.
• Ability to provide professional interview audio with dual sound recording.

Compensation

• Paid position.

Job Description

An upcoming medical documentary is seeking real individuals and families across Australia who are currently searching for a medical diagnosis or who experienced an especially long journey before receiving answers. The documentary will explore the time between recognizing that something is wrong and finally receiving a diagnosis, including how emerging technologies such as AI could potentially help shorten that process. Participants should be comfortable speaking openly about their personal experiences and genuinely interested in sharing their stories to help others.

Job Responsibilities

• Share your real medical diagnosis journey on camera.
• Speak openly and comfortably about your personal or family experience.
• Participate in documentary interviews and related filming.
• Work respectfully with the documentary production team.
• Be available for one day of filming during the production window.

Requirements

• Open to people of all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds.
• Individuals and families are encouraged to apply.
• Must currently be seeking a medical diagnosis or have experienced a lengthy diagnosis process.
• Must be comfortable discussing the diagnosis journey on camera.
• Applicants may participate individually or with family members.

Compensation

• This is an unpaid documentary participation opportunity.
• Flights, accommodation, ground transportation, and applicable production-related expenses will be covered when required.

Job Description

A nationwide documentary production is seeking current college students taking Calculus 1 or Intro to Math to participate in an upcoming project focused on students and their experiences with mathematics. The production is looking for real college students who can authentically share their perspective and participate comfortably on camera. Students from across the United States are encouraged to apply, making this an opportunity for those currently studying introductory or college-level mathematics to be featured in a documentary project.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in an upcoming documentary production.
• Share authentic experiences as a current college student studying mathematics.
• Participate naturally and comfortably on camera.
• Follow direction and instructions provided by the production team.

Requirements

• Must be a current college student.
• Must currently be taking Calculus 1 or Intro to Math.
• Nationwide casting across the United States.
• Must be comfortable participating in a documentary-style production.

Compensation

Not specified.

Families with Competitive Youth Athletes for Feature Documentary

Job Description

A feature documentary exploring the world of youth sports is seeking families with competitive young athletes to share their real-life experiences. The film will examine the challenges and rewards of youth athletics through conversations with families, experts, and professional athletes. Casting is interested in authentic family stories involving sports specialization, injuries, burnout, travel demands, competitive pressure, or the everyday highs and lows of supporting a young athlete.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as a family in a feature documentary about competitive youth sports.
• Share authentic experiences related to supporting a young athlete.
• Discuss the opportunities, pressures, and challenges associated with youth athletics.
• Participate in interviews and documentary filming as required.
• Provide honest perspectives on topics such as specialization, travel sports, injuries, burnout, and family life.
• Work with the documentary production team throughout the filming process.

Requirements

• Families with children participating in competitive youth sports.
• Open to families from all sports and athletic backgrounds.
• Willing to share meaningful personal experiences related to youth athletics.
• Comfortable discussing the positive and challenging aspects of competitive sports.
• Parents or guardians must participate in and approve involvement for minors.
• Comfortable appearing on camera in a documentary setting.

Compensation

• Compensation details not provided

Job Description

DANCA Media is casting real Latina professionals and commuters in the New York City metro area for a paid national Spanish-language documentary series. Casting is specifically looking for real people, not actors or influencers, who can authentically represent New York City life and culture. Applicants should be NYC Metro residents between 22 and 50 years old and fully bilingual in English and Spanish. The latest update states that only the Latina professionals/commuters role is currently being cast.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as yourself in a national Spanish-language documentary series.
• Share an authentic perspective on professional and everyday life in New York City.
• Speak naturally and comfortably in both English and Spanish.
• Participate in filming scheduled in NYC.
• Follow production guidance while maintaining an authentic, unscripted presence.

Requirements

• Latina professional or commuter.
• Age 22–50.
• Must be fully bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Must have an authentic New York personality, character, and style.
• This opportunity is seeking real people rather than actors or influencers.
• Casting has extended its deadline and is still reviewing submissions.

Compensation

Paid.

Job Description

An independent food documentary production is seeking a Makeup Artist for multiple filming dates in Vancouver, British Columbia, between August 24 and September 1. The production will film approximately two people per day and requires natural, camera-ready makeup. The goal is to help documentary subjects look fresh and polished on camera while still looking like themselves. This is a modestly paid opportunity suited to a professional who is comfortable working on a small independent production.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide natural and minimal camera-ready makeup for documentary subjects.
• Prepare approximately two people per filming day.
• Maintain a polished yet authentic appearance appropriate for documentary filming.
• Bring and maintain your own professional makeup kit.
• Maintain a professional, reliable, and easygoing presence on set.

Requirements

• Experience providing makeup for film, photography, or other on-camera productions.
• Comfortable creating natural and minimal makeup looks.
• Must have your own makeup kit.
• Applicants who cannot work every filming date may still be considered.

Compensation

$100 day rate + $25 makeup kit fee.

Job Description

Notable Human Films, an award-winning production company, is casting conservative, Republican, and other right-of-center participants for a new feature documentary centered on a social experiment exploring political dialogue in America. The documentary will follow two people from opposite sides of the political spectrum as they travel across the United States for 21 days, meeting people from different backgrounds and exploring the question of how people can have meaningful conversations with those they disagree with.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a feature documentary and social experiment
• Represent personal political beliefs and values authentically
• Engage in respectful conversations with people holding opposing viewpoints
• Approach challenging discussions with curiosity and openness
• Participate in documentary filming and related activities
• Be comfortable discussing personal views and experiences on camera

Requirements

• Conservative, Republican, or otherwise right-of-center individuals
• Strongly connected to and confident in personal beliefs and values
• Comfortable discussing political and social topics on camera
• Able to engage respectfully with people who hold different viewpoints
• Willing to participate in honest and meaningful conversations
• Comfortable participating in a documentary-style social experiment

Compensation

Not disclosed.

All-Girl Garage Band Casting Call for Documentary Photo Project

Job Description

A documentary photo editorial is seeking all-girl garage bands from the Tri-State Area and New England for an upcoming photography project. The casting call is open to young musicians ages 11–19 from all backgrounds and across all styles of music. This opportunity is ideal for emerging bands interested in showcasing their music, personality, and creative identity through a documentary-style photo editorial.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as a band in a documentary photo editorial.
• Represent the band’s musical style, personality, and creative identity on camera.
• Collaborate with the photography and creative team during the project.
• Follow creative direction throughout the photo session.
• Participate professionally as a group throughout production.

Requirements

• All-girl garage bands.
• Band members ages 11–19.
• Based in the Tri-State Area or New England.
• Open to musicians from all backgrounds.
• All styles and genres of music are welcome.
• Applicants under 18 must have permission from a parent or legal guardian.

Compensation

• Compensation details are not specified.

Job Description

A journalist based in Leeds is seeking Northern actors to participate in interviews for a short documentary exploring the Northern drama school and acting scene. The documentary will focus on actors’ real career experiences, including their professional journeys, successes and challenges, formal training or drama school experiences, and how they entered the acting industry. Filming is planned for August and September, with the journalist able to travel to participants for interviews. Some exceptions may be made for video call interviews.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in an interview for a short documentary
• Discuss your acting career and professional experiences
• Share insights into career successes and challenges
• Explain how you entered and developed your acting career
• Participate in an in-person filmed interview or, where approved, a video call

Requirements

• Must be a Northern actor
• Comfortable discussing your acting career on camera
• Video call interviews may be considered in some circumstances
• Actors with different career and training backgrounds are encouraged to get in touch

Compensation

Not disclosed.

Documentary Casting Call

Job Description

A nonprofit documentary is casting non-speaking background roles for a project filming in and around Birmingham, Alabama. Casting directors are seeking African American and White performers across multiple age groups to help tell an inspiring story through authentic visual storytelling. This is a great opportunity for individuals interested in participating in a meaningful documentary production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray assigned background roles in documentary reenactment scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming.
• Help create authentic, story-driven scenes.

Requirements

• Seeking the following talent:
  • African American boys, ages 6–9 and 10–11.
  • African American teenage boys, ages 14–19.
  • African American girls, ages 4–7 and 5–11.
  • African American teenage girls, ages 14–19.
  • African American woman, ages 21–25.
  • African American woman, age 60+.
  • African American man, ages 40–55.
  • White boys, ages 6–9 and 10–11.
  • White girl, ages 5–8.
  • White woman, ages 21–25.
• Must be available to work in the Birmingham, Alabama area.

Compensation

• Non-paid opportunity.
• Travel costs may be negotiated, if applicable.