Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Teen Friend Role in Upcoming True Crime Documentary

Join a powerful true crime documentary re-enactment as a featured character. Casting is underway for a compelling role portraying the teen friend of an alleged murderer. The production is seeking talent who can believably portray a teenager—actors must be 18 or older and based in the NJ/NYC area. This non-union project offers a great opportunity to showcase your dramatic range in a gripping, real-life inspired narrative.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured teen friend in a re-enactment of a true crime case
• Take direction from the production team to deliver emotionally compelling scenes
• Collaborate professionally with cast and crew on set
• Participate in full day of shooting

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Ability to believably play younger (teenage role)
• Must be local to the New Jersey/New York City area
• Comfortable working on a true crime re-enactment
• Not a SAG-AFTRA covered role
• Must have valid ID to complete federal I-9 form

Compensation

• $181.50 for a 10-hour shoot day

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 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).