Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Real New Yorkers for Documentary

Job Description

A documentary about everyday life in New York City is seeking real people who live and work across the city. The production wants to spend a day experiencing each participant’s world, including their work, commute, routines, favorite places, and everyday experiences. People from all professions and backgrounds are encouraged, including those working in hospitality, healthcare, retail, hotels, coffee shops, warehouses, offices, and other industries. No acting or on-camera experience is required.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a documentary focused on everyday life in New York City.
• Allow the production to capture a typical working day and daily routine.
• Share authentic experiences related to work, commuting, and life in the city.
• Participate naturally on camera without needing to perform or act.
• Collaborate with the documentary crew throughout the filming day.

Requirements

• Must live and work in New York City.
• Open to people from all professions, backgrounds, and life experiences.
• No acting or previous on-camera experience required.
• Must be comfortable sharing aspects of everyday life on camera.
• Must be available for one day of filming.

Compensation

• $750 USD.
• Travel covered on the filming day.
• Food covered on the filming day.

Drag Queens for Medical Docu-Series

Job Description

A medical docu-drama series filming in Toronto, Ontario, is seeking real drag queens for an upcoming episode. The production is casting the role of Anita Kiss, a drag performer experiencing an ankle injury. Talent of all types and adult ages is encouraged to apply for this paid, non-union acting opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Anita Kiss, a drag queen experiencing an ankle injury.
• Perform naturally in a medical docu-drama setting.
• Bring authentic drag performance experience and personality to the role.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Perform professionally and maintain character continuity during filming.

Requirements

• Real drag queens of all types are encouraged to apply.
• Must be age 18 or older.
• Must be comfortable portraying a character with an ankle injury.
• Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident paying taxes in Ontario for 2025.
• Must be able to work in Toronto, Ontario.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $300–$400.
• Additional $100 kit fee for talent providing their own drag makeup.
• Up to $500 total compensation.

Job Description

A paid short documentary is seeking real people in the Charlotte area to share authentic stories about their lives, work, education, and plans for the future. The project will explore the choices people are making about their next steps, particularly while navigating challenging economic circumstances. This is not an acting opportunity and there are no scripts. Casting is focused on genuine experiences and perspectives from high school students, recent graduates, people building their careers, and individuals considering or currently making a career change.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a short documentary as yourself.
• Share your real experiences, goals, challenges, and plans for the future.
• Discuss topics related to education, employment, career development, or career changes.
• Speak naturally and honestly on camera without a scripted performance.

Requirements

• Must be based in the Charlotte area.
• Seeking real people rather than actors.
• High school students and recent graduates are encouraged to submit.
• Career builders and career changers are encouraged to submit.
• Must be comfortable sharing personal perspectives and future goals on camera.

Compensation

• $500 for participants selected for the final shoot.

Young Male Tap Dancer for Legendary Musician Documentary

Job Description

A documentary about a legendary musician is seeking a talented young male tap dancer for a featured performance role filming in New Orleans, Louisiana. Casting is looking for a charismatic Black boy with exceptional tap dancing ability, strong performance energy, and the confidence to portray a legendary future musician during his childhood years.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a legendary future musician during his childhood years.
• Perform high-energy tap dancing for documentary scenes.
• Deliver a charismatic and engaging on-camera performance.
• Follow choreography and creative direction from the production team.
• Maintain professionalism and focus throughout filming.

Requirements

• Black male performer.
• Ages 8–14.
• Exceptional tap dancing skills required.
• Charismatic, energetic, and confident performer.
• Comfortable performing and dancing on camera.
• Must be able to work in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Compensation

• $900 per day.

Job Description

An untitled documentary about kids and cinema is casting two young boys for a short filmed segment in West Hollywood, Los Angeles. The documentary will feature children talking naturally about their experiences going to the movies and their thoughts about cinema. The production is open to child actors, models, as well as kids without professional experience who are comfortable speaking and appearing on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a short documentary segment about kids and cinema.
• Talk naturally on camera about going to the movies.
• Follow simple direction from the production team.
• Participate comfortably in an approximately 30-minute filming session.

Requirements

• Boys ages 8 and under.
• Must be based in the Los Angeles area.
• Must be comfortable speaking and appearing on camera.
• Child actors, models, and children without professional experience are welcome.
• Non-union opportunity.

Compensation

• Unpaid.

Job Description

An animal healthcare company is casting pet owners and their cats or dogs for a paid documentary-style shoot in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area. The production is seeking individuals, couples, and families who are comfortable appearing naturally on camera alongside their pets. Filming will primarily take place at selected participants’ homes, capturing authentic interactions between owners and their animals. Some participants may instead be asked to film with their pets at a local park.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera with your cat or dog for a documentary-style production.
• Participate in natural, lifestyle-focused scenes with your pet.
• Welcome the production team into your home if selected for an at-home shoot.
• Follow direction from the production team while maintaining authentic interactions with your pet.

Requirements

• Pet owners ages 2–80 may be considered.
• Open to individuals, couples, and families.
• Must live within approximately 40 miles of Dallas city center.
• Cats and dogs only.
• Pets must be at least 6 months old.
• Pets must be friendly and comfortable around people.
• Pets with unique quirks or tricks are encouraged.
• Households with multiple pets are welcome.
• Declawed cats cannot be considered.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.
• Rates start at $850+ depending on the selected role.

College Students in Calculus or Intro Math for Documentary

Job Description

A nationwide documentary project is seeking college students currently enrolled in Calculus I or an introductory math course to candidly document their experiences throughout the semester. Selected participants will share the challenges, successes, and everyday realities of balancing college math with academics, work, family, friendships, and other responsibilities. Students should be comfortable sharing honest personal experiences through self-recorded video diaries and participating in professional documentary filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Document your experience taking Calculus I or an introductory college math course.
• Record video diaries throughout the fall semester.
• Share honest thoughts about academic challenges, progress, and accomplishments.
• Discuss how college coursework fits alongside work, family, friends, and everyday responsibilities.
• Participate in approximately 3–4 days of professional documentary filming if selected.
• Communicate naturally and authentically on camera.

Requirements

• Must currently be a college student.
• Must be enrolled in Calculus I or an introductory math course.
• Students taking the course as a prerequisite for their major or future career are encouraged to apply.
• Comfortable discussing personal experiences with college and mathematics.
• Willing to record video diaries throughout the semester.
• Must be comfortable participating in documentary-style filming.
• Nationwide casting.

Compensation

• $500 for filming video diaries throughout the fall semester.
• Selected participants will also be paid for 3–4 days of filming.

Job Description

A medical documentary is casting real individuals and families across Australia to share personal experiences of searching for a diagnosis for a rare or genetic medical condition. The documentary explores the often lengthy period between first seeking answers and finally receiving a diagnosis, including how developments such as DNA sequencing and AI could potentially support faster diagnosis. The production is looking for authentic patient and family stories from people who are currently seeking a genetic medical diagnosis, have experienced a particularly long diagnostic journey, or have undergone DNA sequencing in an effort to receive answers.

Job Responsibilities

• Share your real-life diagnostic journey on camera for the documentary.
• Speak openly about the experience of seeking answers for a rare or genetic medical condition.
• Participate authentically in documentary filming and interviews.
• Work with the production team to communicate your personal or family story.

Requirements

• Open to people of all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds.
• Must currently be seeking a genetic medical diagnosis, have experienced a lengthy diagnostic process, or have undergone DNA sequencing in pursuit of a diagnosis.
• Must be willing and comfortable sharing your diagnostic journey.
• Individuals and families are encouraged to apply.
• Must genuinely want to tell your story and contribute to the documentary.

Compensation

• Participation is unpaid.
• Flights, accommodation, ground transfers, and relevant production expenses are covered.
• Production may travel to selected participants, or filming may take place in Sydney.

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.