Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

$2,000 Casting Women with Lipedema in Documentary

Jones & Juliet Casting is seeking women nationwide who are living with Lipedema to participate in an upcoming documentary produced by an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker in association with the Lipedema Foundation. The project aims to raise awareness about Lipedema and provide a platform for women at all stages of the condition to share their experiences and perspectives. Filming will follow a minimally intrusive documentary approach, allowing participants to share only what they feel comfortable discussing. No previous on-camera experience is necessary. Production is planned for January 2027, with filming scheduled around selected participants’ availability.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a documentary focused on raising awareness about Lipedema.
• Share personal experiences and perspectives about living with the condition, within individual comfort levels.
• Take part in documentary-style filming and conversations with the production team.
• Help provide an authentic perspective on the experiences of women living with Lipedema.
• Coordinate filming availability with the production team during January 2027.

Requirements

• Women living with Lipedema at any stage of the condition.
• Open to applicants nationwide.
• Must be comfortable participating in a documentary and sharing personal experiences to the extent they choose.
• Must be available for filming during January 2027, with scheduling arranged around individual availability.
• No previous acting or on-camera experience required.

Compensation

• Participation stipend: $2,000 for selected participants.

Black Couples Casting Call for “Black Love Matters” Documentary Series

Job Description

Black Love Matters is seeking Black couples of all ages for an upcoming short documentary film series celebrating love, relationships, and meaningful connections. This documentary casting opportunity invites real couples to share their authentic love stories, including the joys, challenges, sacrifices, forgiveness, and personal growth that shape their relationships. Selected couples will be featured in “Black Love Matters: A Valentine’s Day Exhibit,” a creative project dedicated to documenting and preserving stories of Black love, intimacy, and partnership.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as a real couple in the “Black Love Matters” short documentary film series.
• Share authentic experiences and personal stories about love, relationships, and partnership.
• Engage in honest conversations about relationship milestones, challenges, growth, and meaningful moments.
• Discuss personal experiences involving communication, forgiveness, intimacy, and commitment.
• Participate in documentary filming and interviews with the creative production team.
• Help showcase the beauty, complexity, and authenticity of Black relationships.
• Contribute to a documentary project celebrating Black love and connection.

Requirements

• Black couples of all ages are encouraged to apply.
• Must be in a real romantic relationship.
• Comfortable sharing personal relationship experiences and love stories on camera.
• Willing to participate in honest and meaningful conversations about relationships.
• Open to couples with different relationship backgrounds and experiences.
• Previous documentary or on-camera experience is not required.
• Must be available for the documentary production schedule.
• Returning participants and new couples are welcome.

Compensation

• Compensation details have not been specified.

$750/Day New York Documentary Casting Call for Real Men

A paid documentary-style project filming in New York is seeking real men with everyday jobs and engaging personalities. The production will follow selected participants for one day to capture an authentic view of New York through their daily lives and experiences.Job Responsibilities

• Participate in one day of observational documentary filming.
• Continue normal day-to-day activities while being filmed.
• Share an authentic perspective on everyday life in New York.

Requirements

• Seeking men with everyday jobs and strong personalities.
• Must not be an actor, model, or professional performer.
• No previous on-screen experience required.
• Must be available for one filming day in October or November.
• Must be able to film in New York.

Compensation

• $750 for one day of filming.

Real People with Purchase Scam Stories for “Swindled” Docuseries

Job Description

“Swindled,” a new docuseries for a major cable network, is seeking real people ages 16–60 who paid for something that did not match what they were promised. This paid opportunity is open to residents of New York City and surrounding areas within approximately one to two hours’ driving distance.
Stories may involve defective cars, misrepresented collectibles, counterfeit designer bags, or other disappointing purchases involving deception. If selected, the production team will come to you to document your experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Share your firsthand story about being scammed during a purchase.
• Participate in filming with the production team.
• Discuss the item you purchased and how it differed from what was promised.

Requirements

• Be ages 16–60.
• Live in New York City or within approximately one to two hours’ driving distance.
• Have a real personal experience involving a purchase scam or misrepresented item.
• Be comfortable sharing your story on camera.
• Submit your story, one photo of yourself, and one photo of the item involved.

Compensation

• Paid participation.
• Selected participants will be compensated for their time and use of their story.
• The production team will travel to selected participants.

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 long-term vérité documentary is seeking an experienced Director of Photography (DP) for an upcoming shoot in Lexington, Kentucky. The production follows a seven-year story about recovery and is looking for a cinematographer with a strong visual style who can adapt quickly to real-life situations. Applicants with their own camera equipment are preferred.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the Director of Photography for a documentary shoot.
• Capture cinematic, observational footage in a vérité style.
• Adapt quickly to unfolding real-life events.
• Collaborate with the director to achieve the project’s visual vision.

Requirements

• Experience as a Director of Photography (DP).
• Strong cinematic eye.
• Ability to work in documentary environments.
• Camera and production equipment preferred.
• Available to film on July 6 in Lexington, Kentucky.

Compensation

• Compensation not specified.
• Opportunity to work on a long-term documentary project.

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).