Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

New York Knicks Superfans for Paid Commercial

Job Description

A paid commercial is seeking real New York Knicks superfans from across New York City. The production is looking for authentic New Yorkers with genuine Knicks passion and real-life stories. Featured talent may include firefighters, nurses, community kitchen workers, young basketball players, wheelchair basketball players, and dedicated Knicks fans from all walks of life.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a professional commercial celebrating New York Knicks fandom.
• Share authentic enthusiasm and personal connection to the Knicks.
• Participate naturally in filmed scenes and activities.
• Follow production direction throughout the commercial shoot.
• Bring genuine New York personality, energy, and basketball passion to the project.

Requirements

• Must be a genuine New York Knicks superfan.
• Must be based in New York City.
• Seeking NYC firefighters.
• Seeking nurses.
• Seeking community kitchen workers.
• Seeking basketball underdogs ages 13–16.
• Seeking wheelchair basketball players.
• Open to Knicks superfans from all walks of life.
• Must be comfortable appearing on camera.

Compensation

• Session rate: $750/10 hours.
• Usage buyout: $3,500 if featured or recognizable in the final edit.

African American Background Actors for Snoop Dogg Biopic

Job Description

A major biopic centered on Snoop Dogg is seeking African American background actors for scenes portraying the 1980s and 1990s. This SAG-AFTRA production is filming in the Los Angeles area and is looking for local performers who can authentically fit the period and bring energy to the project.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray background characters in scenes set during the 1980s and 1990s.
• Work collaboratively with the production team and follow on-set direction.
• Maintain the appropriate period look and character throughout filming.
• Arrive prepared and remain professional during production.

Requirements

• African American talent.
• Must be local to the Los Angeles, California area.
• Must be able to authentically portray characters from the 1980s and 1990s.
• Comfortable working as a background performer on a professional film production.

Compensation

• Union rate: $231/8.

Content Creators for WhatsApp Campaign

Job Description

WhatsApp is seeking creators for a four-month social media campaign highlighting how people use messaging to stay connected through conversations, communities, and everyday moments. Selected creators will develop authentic and entertaining content inspired by their own experiences, personalities, and niches. The campaign will feature content across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts and is seeking creators in several lifestyle and interest categories.

Job Responsibilities

• Create four original campaign videos over the four-month partnership.
• Publish approximately one video per month on Instagram with content syndicated across TikTok and YouTube Shorts.
• Participate in four live sessions during the campaign.
• Create authentic content showing real-life conversations, communities, and everyday communication.
• Produce paid media variations, including 15- or 30-second video cutdowns.
• Provide content in 9:16, 4:5, and 16:9 formats with captioned and uncaptioned versions.
• Reshare campaign content through Instagram Stories with a link sticker.
• Maintain a campaign link in bio for one week.
• Provide final content files for approved paid media use.
• Provide whitelisting and boosting access as required by the campaign.

Requirements

• Content creators working in one or more of the following niches: parenting, YA books, college life, YA sports, YA gaming, crafting, or thrifting.
• Strong personality and an authentic storytelling style.
• Comfortable creating short-form social media videos.
• Able to produce content suitable for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
• Able to complete all required content and live-stream deliverables throughout the four-month partnership.
• Comfortable incorporating required sponsorship disclosures into branded content.

Compensation

• Paid partnership.
• Rates will be discussed with selected creators.
• Organic content usage: 18 months.
• Paid content usage: 6 months.

Kids and Teen Models for UNIQLO Print Campaign

Job Description

An upcoming UNIQLO print campaign is seeking boys and girls in Las Vegas for a professional modeling opportunity. This kids and teens casting call is open to young talent with a natural, confident presence in front of the camera. New models are welcome, while previous professional modeling experience is a plus.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in professional print modeling for an upcoming UNIQLO campaign.
• Pose naturally and confidently for print photography.
• Follow direction from photographers and the production team.
• Work professionally with other models and crew members.
• Represent the campaign’s youthful and authentic style.

Requirements

• Boys and girls ages 5–17.
• Must be local to Las Vegas, Nevada.
• Must be comfortable working in front of the camera.
• New models are welcome.
• Professional modeling experience is a plus.
• Parent or legal guardian involvement is required for minors.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity; compensation details will be discussed with selected talent.

Kids and Teen Models for Target Print Campaign

Job Description

A paid Target print campaign is casting kids and teens in Las Vegas for upcoming print work. This modeling opportunity is open to boys and girls with a confident, natural presence in front of the camera. New models are welcome to apply, making this a great opportunity for young talent interested in gaining professional print modeling experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in professional print modeling for a Target campaign.
• Pose naturally and confidently for the camera.
• Follow photographer and production team direction during the shoot.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude on set.
• Collaborate with other young models and production professionals.

Requirements

• Boys and girls ages 4–17.
• Must be local to Las Vegas, Nevada.
• Must be comfortable in front of the camera.
• New and experienced models are welcome.
• Parent or legal guardian involvement is required for minors.

Compensation

• $4,500 print buyout.

College Athletes for Large-Scale YouTube Competition

Job Description

A large-scale YouTube production is casting more than 100 college athletes for an entertainment-focused competition filming in the Chicagoland area. The production is seeking competitive, energetic athletes from a wide variety of sports who have personality, enjoy being on camera, and are ready for a fun competition. This is not a traditional combine, maximum-strength test, or extreme endurance event.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in an entertainment-focused athletic competition for a YouTube production.
• Bring energy, personality, and a competitive attitude to the production.
• Participate in activities and challenges as directed by the production team.
• Remain available for the entire production day, including after elimination if applicable.
• Work professionally with other athletes, contestants, and crew members.

Requirements

• Male and female athletes.
• Athletes from any sport are welcome.
• Current college athletes are eligible.
• Athletes currently on a college roster or team are eligible.
• High school athletes officially committed to compete in college are also eligible.
• D1, D2, D3, NAIA, JUCO, and other collegiate athletes are welcome.
• Must be competitive, energetic, comfortable on camera, and have an engaging personality.
• Must be able to work in the Chicagoland area.

Compensation

• $5,000+ cash grand prize awarded to the winner.
• Additional gifted products may be provided by production sponsors.
• Food and refreshments will be provided during the shoot.

Native Mandarin and Cantonese Speakers for Confidential Voice Project

Job Description

A confidential voice project is seeking native Mandarin and Cantonese speakers based in Greater Vancouver, British Columbia. No professional acting or voice-over experience is required. This opportunity is open to non-union participants who can bring authentic native-language skills to the project.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in an in-person screening in Vancouver.
• Demonstrate natural and fluent Mandarin or Cantonese speaking abilities.
• Follow instructions provided by the project team.
• Participate professionally in the confidential voice project if selected.

Requirements

• Native Mandarin or Cantonese speaker.
• Must be based in Greater Vancouver.
• Must be non-union.
• No professional acting or voice-over experience required.
• Must be able to attend an in-person screening in Vancouver.

Compensation

• $125 CAD for attending the in-person screening.
• $100,000 USD buyout for participants hired for the project.

Naruto Live-Action Feature Film – Sakura

Job Description

An upcoming English-language live-action feature film adaptation of “Naruto” is casting a talented young female actor to portray Sakura. The production is seeking a performer who can bring the character’s energy, determination, and physicality to the screen. Acting experience is not required, and young performers with martial arts or movement experience are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Sakura in a live-action feature film.
• Perform scripted dialogue and character-driven scenes.
• Participate in physical and action-oriented sequences as required.
• Work closely with the director, cast, and production team.
• Bring energy, personality, and strong physical movement to the role.

Requirements

• Female talent.
• Ages 13–15.
• Athletic and physically active.
• Must be able to speak with an American accent.
• Martial arts, dance, movement, gymnastics, or parkour experience is a plus.
• Actors of mixed-race Asian descent are encouraged to apply.
• No prior acting experience required.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity; details will be discussed.

Naruto Live-Action Feature Film – Naruto

Job Description

An upcoming English-language live-action feature film adaptation of “Naruto” is casting a talented young male actor to portray Naruto. The production is seeking a performer with a lean, athletic physique who can capture the character’s energy and physicality. Acting experience is not required, and young performers with martial arts or movement experience are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Naruto in a live-action feature film.
• Perform scripted dialogue and character-driven scenes.
• Participate in physical and action-oriented sequences as required.
• Work closely with the director, cast, and production team.
• Bring energy, personality, and strong physical movement to the role.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Ages 13–15.
• Lean, athletic physique.
• Must be able to speak with an American accent.
• Martial arts, dance, movement, gymnastics, or parkour experience is a plus.
• Actors of mixed-race Asian descent are encouraged to apply.
• No prior acting experience required.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity; details will be discussed.

Young Singles for YouTube Dating Series

Job Description

A new YouTube dating series is seeking young, fun, charming, and charismatic singles in the Los Angeles area. The production is looking for outgoing personalities who are genuinely single and interested in meeting new people while participating in an entertaining dating show.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as a single cast member in a YouTube dating series.
• Engage naturally with other participants on camera.
• Bring an outgoing, fun, and charismatic personality to the production.
• Participate in dating-related activities and conversations.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.

Requirements

• Ages 18–29.
• Must be single.
• Must be located in or available to work in the Los Angeles area.
• Fun, charming, charismatic, and comfortable on camera.
• Open to participating in a dating series and meeting other singles.

Compensation

• Compensation details will be discussed with selected participants.