Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

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 Homeowners for Documentary Series on Wildfire Recovery (Pasadena & Altadena Areas)

A new documentary-style series is looking for homeowners in the Pasadena and Altadena areas whose yards were damaged by recent wildfires. This inspiring project will focus on restoring fire-affected backyards using expert landscaping techniques, fire-safe plants, and sustainable water solutions to create more fire-resistant outdoor spaces. If you want to revitalize your yard while learning expert techniques, this is an amazing opportunity to participate in a meaningful series.

Job Responsibilities:

• Share your experience as a homeowner affected by wildfires
• Participate in a two-day restoration process guided by landscaping experts
• Engage in interviews discussing your journey toward rebuilding your outdoor space
• Work alongside experts to help implement fire-resistant landscaping strategies

Requirements:

• Must be a homeowner in Pasadena or Altadena with a fire-damaged yard
• Open to being filmed as part of a documentary-style project
• Willing to participate in a two-day filming session
• Interested in sustainable landscaping and wildfire prevention solutions

Compensation:

• Professional landscaping restoration provided for your yard
• Expert advice on creating a fire-resistant outdoor space
• Opportunity to be featured in an educational and inspiring documentary series

Casting for Documentary Series “Into the Void” – Death Metal Musicians Needed

Job Description
A documentary series is seeking non-union actors for a project based on the life of legendary death metal musician Chuck Schuldiner. This production is looking for talent to portray Chuck and his bandmates during the 1980s. The series will highlight the evolution of death metal and Schuldiner’s impact on the genre.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray either Chuck Schuldiner or band members in the documentary
• Perform on set in historically accurate recreations of key moments in Schuldiner’s life
• Play guitar, drums, or bass for performance scenes
• Collaborate with the production team to ensure an authentic portrayal

Requirements

• Must be a non-union performer
• Must reside in the Greater Toronto Area and pay taxes in Ontario
• Chuck Schuldiner Role: Male, white, long brown hair (or willing to wear a wig), age 34 appearance, must play guitar and be familiar with heavy metal music
• Band Members Role: Male, any ethnicity, mid-30s, must play guitar, bass, or drums, and have a “heavy metal” look
• Facial hair alterations may be required
• Some roles may require actors to portray multiple characters

Compensation

• Hero roles: $350 per filming day
• Background roles: $300 per filming day
• Professional credit in a high-profile documentary series

Documentary Reenactment Casting Call – Austin, TX

Job Description
A documentary production is casting a male actor for a reenactment role. This non-union opportunity is ideal for talent with an athletic or average build who can bring historical events to life on screen. The shoot will take place in Austin, TX, and offers competitive pay for a half-day or full-day shoot.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a historical figure in a documentary reenactment
• Follow the director’s guidance to create authentic and engaging scenes
• Work professionally on set with the production team

Requirements

• Male, ages 20-25
• Short hair, athletic or average build
• Must be able to take direction well
• Must be local to Austin, TX

Compensation

• $300 for a half-day shoot
• $400 for a full-day shoot

Casting Call: Non-Speaking Male Performers for Investigative Docu-Series

A new investigative docu-series is seeking non-union male performers of East Asian descent for reenactment scenes. This is an exciting opportunity for actors who can bring historical moments to life through compelling non-verbal performances.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in reenactment scenes for a docu-series
• Follow direction to portray historical events with authenticity
• Use body language and facial expressions to convey emotions and actions

Requirements

• Male performers, ages 25-55
• Must be of East Asian descent
• Encouraged looks: long hair (topknot), beard/mustache, or bald head
• Must be available for filming in Hamilton, ON
• No shuttle provided from Toronto; must arrange own transportation

Compensation

• $250 per filming day (flat rate, inclusive of travel)
• Industry-standard pay for non-speaking reenactment roles

African American Actress Needed for Feature Documentary – Strongsville, OH

Job Description
A feature-length documentary is seeking an African American actress to participate in stylized reenactments. This role requires strong on-screen presence, but no spoken lines. The production will shoot for five half-day sessions, making this a great opportunity to gain experience and exposure in a high-quality documentary project.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a character in stylized reenactment scenes
• Follow direction from the production team for movement and expression
• Participate in five half-day shoots during daytime hours
• Maintain professionalism and reliability on set

Requirements

• African American actress, mid-20s to mid-30s
• Any body type and hair style welcome
• Must be comfortable expressing emotions without dialogue
• Must be available for filming in Strongsville, OH

Compensation

• $150 per half-day session
• Total pay: $750 for five half-days
• Experience working on a professional documentary production

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).