Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Conversation Participants for Speech Technology Research Project

Job Description

A paid speech technology research project is seeking participants in Vancouver, British Columbia, to have natural conversations with another person while helping improve speech recognition and interpretive technology. The project supports technology that processes and understands different ways people speak, including applications related to accessibility and assistive technology. This is not a voice-cloning or generative AI project, and participants’ voices will not be used to create synthetic performances. Acting or technology experience is not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in natural, unscripted conversations with another person.
• Speak clearly and authentically during recorded research sessions.
• Help researchers improve technology designed to recognize and interpret human speech.
• Follow session instructions provided by the research team.
• Participate professionally throughout sessions lasting approximately 4–8 hours.

Requirements

• Comfortable having natural conversations with another person.
• No acting experience required.
• No AI or technology background required.
• Able to communicate naturally during extended recording sessions.
• Must be able to participate in projects based in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Compensation

• Up to $125 per hour.
• Paid projects generally run 4–8 hours, with most sessions lasting approximately 8 hours.

Models for Marc Jacobs Commercial Campaign

Job Description

A Marc Jacobs commercial campaign is seeking models and real people with authentic personalities for an upcoming fashion advertising project. Casting is looking for distinctive individuals who can bring confidence, individuality, and a genuine on-camera presence to the campaign. This paid modeling opportunity is ideal for talent interested in working with a globally recognized fashion brand.

Job Responsibilities

• Model for a Marc Jacobs commercial campaign.
• Showcase an authentic personality and individual style on camera.
• Participate in fashion-focused commercial photography or video content.
• Follow creative direction from the campaign production team.
• Bring confidence, personality, and natural energy to the project.

Requirements

• Models and real people are encouraged to apply.
• Authentic and distinctive personalities.
• Strong, confident on-camera presence.
• Comfortable participating in a professional fashion campaign.
• Able to follow creative and modeling direction.

Compensation

• $3,500 per project.

Caregiver for Reno Commercial

Job Description

A lifestyle commercial filming in Reno, Nevada, is seeking a performer age 60 or older to portray a supportive caregiver. This non-speaking commercial role calls for an approachable, expressive performer who can authentically portray a spouse, partner, or family member caring for a loved one. Natural chemistry, warmth, and genuine emotional connection are central to the role.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a caregiver in a non-speaking lifestyle commercial.
• Create natural and believable interactions with the patient character.
• Communicate warmth, support, and compassion through facial expressions and body language.
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams.
• Maintain a relaxed and authentic on-camera presence.

Requirements

• Age 60 or older.
• Warm, supportive, and approachable presence.
• Comfortable portraying a spouse, partner, or family caregiver.
• Strong natural expressions and ability to create believable on-camera chemistry.
• No dialogue or line memorization required.
• Reno locals and talent from the Sacramento and Bay Area communities may be considered.

Compensation

• Fully paid commercial booking.
• Gas/mileage reimbursement for qualifying Sacramento and Bay Area talent.

Patient for Reno Commercial

Job Description

A lifestyle commercial filming in Reno, Nevada, is seeking a warm and expressive performer age 60 or older to portray a patient experiencing an early Alzheimer’s journey. This is a non-speaking commercial role focused on natural expressions, authentic emotion, and genuine human connection. Casting is looking for an active, independent presence who can portray the character with warmth and dignity. Talent from Reno, Sacramento, and the Bay Area may be considered.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a patient in a non-speaking lifestyle commercial.
• Deliver natural and expressive reactions on camera.
• Create authentic interactions with the performer portraying the caregiver.
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams.
• Bring warmth, dignity, and emotional authenticity to the role.

Requirements

• Age 60 or older.
• Warm, expressive, and comfortable appearing on camera.
• Able to portray an active and independent individual.
• No dialogue or line memorization required.
• Reno locals and talent from the Sacramento and Bay Area communities may be considered.

Compensation

• Fully paid commercial booking.
• Gas/mileage reimbursement for qualifying Sacramento and Bay Area talent.

Real Esthetician for Upcoming Show

Job Description

An upcoming production filming in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is seeking a real professional esthetician for an on-camera role. This casting opportunity is ideal for an experienced skincare professional who can authentically demonstrate esthetician techniques and bring real-world expertise to the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a professional esthetician.
• Perform authentic esthetician and skincare-related techniques as required.
• Demonstrate professional knowledge and natural movements during filming.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain professionalism and consistency throughout the shoot.

Requirements

• Must be a real esthetician with professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of skincare and esthetician services.
• Comfortable performing professional techniques on camera.
• Must be available to work in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
• Must have availability during the production window.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity; compensation details will be discussed with selected talent.

African American Male Stand-In for Streaming Series

Job Description

An upcoming streaming series, currently titled “Untitled Rodeo Project,” is seeking an experienced African American male stand-in for production in Cedartown, Georgia. This paid television stand-in opportunity is looking for a dependable performer with previous professional stand-in experience who can support camera, lighting, and production teams during filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a professional stand-in for an actor during production.
• Assist with camera framing, lighting setups, and blocking.
• Maintain accurate positions and movements for technical rehearsals.
• Follow direction from assistant directors and crew members.
• Stay focused and professional throughout the production day.

Requirements

• African American male.
• Height: 5’10″–6’1″.
• Previous professional stand-in experience required.
• Must have full availability for the required workday.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Cedartown/Atlanta, Georgia area.

Compensation

• $175 for 12 hours guaranteed.
• $15 Cedartown car bump.

African American Female Stand-In for Streaming Series

Job Description

An upcoming streaming series, currently titled “Untitled Rodeo Project,” is seeking an experienced African American female stand-in for production in Cedartown, Georgia. This paid stand-in opportunity requires previous professional stand-in experience and full availability for the required production schedule. Talent should be comfortable working closely with the camera and lighting departments and maintaining consistency throughout filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a professional stand-in for an actor during production.
• Assist camera and lighting teams with blocking, framing, and technical setups.
• Accurately maintain assigned positions and movements between setups.
• Follow instructions from assistant directors and production crew.
• Remain attentive, reliable, and professional throughout filming.

Requirements

• African American female.
• Height: 5’4″–5’6″.
• Previous professional stand-in experience required.
• Must have full availability for all required workdays.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Cedartown/Atlanta, Georgia area.

Compensation

• $175 for 12 hours guaranteed.
• $15 Cedartown car bump.

Foodies Ages 3+ for Tourism Campaign

Job Description

A fun tourism campaign is seeking foodies ages 3 and older for an upcoming shoot in the Columbia, South Carolina area. This paid tourism casting opportunity is looking for children and adults who enjoy food and can bring natural personality, enthusiasm, and authentic reactions to the production. Selected talent will participate in one approximately two-hour filming session.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a tourism-focused food shoot.
• Engage naturally with food and the surrounding environment on camera.
• Bring authentic reactions, personality, and enthusiasm to the production.
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams.
• Remain professional and engaged throughout the approximately two-hour session.

Requirements

• Open to children and adults ages 3 and older.
• Must be comfortable appearing on camera.
• Interest in food and local dining experiences is preferred.
• Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian as required.
• Must be able to work in the Columbia, South Carolina area.

Compensation

• Adults: $200 for approximately 2 hours.
• Children: $100 for approximately 2 hours.

Hospital and Molly’s Scene Background Actors for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking male and female background actors for non-speaking extra roles in upcoming hospital and Molly’s scenes. This paid television background acting opportunity is open to performers of all ethnicities, ranging from their 20s through 70s. Talent must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby states bordering Illinois and prepared for a potentially extended filming day.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a non-speaking background actor in hospital or Molly’s scenes.
• Perform natural background actions appropriate to the scene.
• Follow direction from assistant directors and the production team.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.
• Remain available for the full production day as required.

Requirements

• Open to male and female talent.
• Ages 20s–70s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be local to Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or states bordering Illinois.
• Must be comfortable working as a non-speaking background performer.
• Must be available for an extended filming day, potentially up to 12 hours.

Compensation

• $136.40 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours.

Family for Mexican Restaurant Commercial

Job Description

A Mexican restaurant commercial is seeking featured talent to portray a family for an upcoming shoot in Phoenix, Arizona. Casting is open to real families as well as individual actors who can be matched together to create a convincing family unit. This paid commercial casting opportunity is looking for a dad, mom, and two children of any ethnicity who can bring natural chemistry, warmth, and authentic family energy to the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a family in a professional restaurant commercial.
• Perform naturally and authentically in featured on-camera scenes.
• Interact comfortably with other cast members to create believable family chemistry.
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams.
• Maintain professionalism and reliability throughout filming.

Requirements

• Dad: Male, ages 30–50, any ethnicity.
• Mom: Female, ages 30–50, any ethnicity.
• Child 1: Boy or girl, ages 7–12, any ethnicity.
• Child 2: Boy or girl, ages 7–12, any ethnicity.
• Real families are preferred, but individual actors may also be considered and matched together.
• Must be reliable and comfortable performing on camera.
• Must be able to work in Phoenix, Arizona.

Compensation

• Real family of four: $1,400.
• Individually cast actors: $350 each.