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.

Men and Women Ages 30–60 for Commercial and Lifestyle Modeling

Job Description

A modeling opportunity in Wichita, Kansas, and surrounding areas is seeking men and women ages 30–60 for commercial and lifestyle projects. Casting is focused on real people with personality, confidence, individuality, and a natural presence in front of the camera. Previous modeling experience is not required, making this an excellent opportunity for new faces interested in commercial modeling and lifestyle campaigns.

Job Responsibilities

• Model for commercial, lifestyle, advertising, and promotional projects.
• Bring a natural, authentic personality to photo and video shoots.
• Take direction and interact comfortably with photographers and production teams.
• Represent brands and everyday lifestyle scenarios with confidence and authenticity.
• Maintain a professional attitude during bookings and productions.

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 30–60.
• All heights and backgrounds are welcome.
• Expressive, confident personality.
• Natural and comfortable presence in front of the camera.
• Commercial or lifestyle appeal.
• No previous modeling experience required.
• Must be based in Wichita, Kansas, or surrounding areas.

Compensation

• Paid modeling opportunities.
• Compensation varies by project and booking.

We Were Liars Season 2 – Wealthy Father

Job Description

“We Were Liars” Season 2 is seeking a male background actor to portray a wealthy father in a 1999-era scene. This TV series background role calls for a sophisticated, affluent appearance with a Southern European or Mediterranean look. Casting is open to new faces and performers who have not previously appeared as present-day or Season 1 background talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a wealthy father in a 1999-era scene.
• Bring an authentic, polished, and affluent presence to the role.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain character and continuity during potentially long shoot days.
• Arrive prepared for a full day of filming.

Requirements

• Male talent, late 30s to early 50s.
• Southern European or Mediterranean appearance.
• Dark or salt-and-pepper hair.
• Olive-leaning skin tone.
• Must be a Nova Scotia resident and legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Must have reliable transportation to the filming location in the Halifax Regional Municipality.
• Must be available for a full shoot day.
• New faces and eligible 1999-era background performers are encouraged to apply.

Compensation

• ACTRA background rates apply for union performers.
• Non-union rate: $16.75.

Female Coroner for “We Were Liars” Season 2

Job Description

“We Were Liars” Season 2 is seeking a female background performer to portray a coroner in the TV series. This background acting opportunity is looking for talent who can naturally fit into a 1990s-era morgue environment and convincingly portray a professional coroner. New faces and performers with previous background acting experience are welcome.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a coroner in a 1990s-era morgue scene.
• Perform naturally within a medical and investigative setting.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Maintain appropriate character behavior and professionalism on set.

Requirements

• Female talent, ages 25–65.
• Must be comfortable portraying a coroner in a morgue environment.
• Open to union and non-union performers.
• Must be able to work in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia.

Compensation

• ACTRA background rates apply for union performers.
• Non-union rate: $16.75.

Female Models for Fashion Content Shoot

Job Description

A professional fashion content shoot in Los Angeles is seeking female models with natural beauty, confidence, strong personalities, and standout on-camera energy. Selected talent will participate in a content campaign for an upcoming collection release, working with a professional creative team to produce photos and promotional content. Models who are comfortable in front of the camera and know how to bring personality to every shot are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Model for professional fashion photos and branded content.
• Bring confident, expressive, and energetic poses to the camera.
• Collaborate with the creative team throughout the content shoot.
• Participate in professionally styled and directed fashion looks.
• Represent the collection with personality and strong on-camera presence.

Requirements

• Female models.
• Natural beauty and a distinctive personality.
• Confident and comfortable working in front of a camera.
• Slim to curvy body types are preferred.
• Must be able to work in Los Angeles, California.

Compensation

• Paid modeling opportunity.

College Students for Paid Market Research Campaign

Job Description

A market research campaign in Los Angeles is seeking college students to participate in a paid 30-minute focus group. This opportunity is designed for students interested in sharing their opinions and experiences while contributing to consumer research and receiving compensation for their time.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a 30-minute market research focus group.
• Share honest opinions, feedback, and perspectives during the discussion.
• Engage actively with research questions and group conversations.
• Follow instructions provided by the research team.

Requirements

• Must be a college student.
• Must be located in or able to participate in the Los Angeles market research project.
• Comfortable sharing opinions and participating in a group discussion.

Compensation

• $250 for selected participants for a 30-minute focus group.

Bar Regulars and Patrons for “Thunder Road” Season 1

Job Description

“Thunder Road” Season 1 is seeking men and women to portray bar regulars and patrons at an established local hometown bar. This background acting opportunity is looking for talent who can naturally create the atmosphere of a lived-in rural bar, portraying familiar faces and longtime customers. Some performers may be selected as recurring bar regulars and return throughout the series.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a local bar regular or patron in background scenes.
• Create a natural and authentic hometown bar atmosphere.
• Interact naturally with other background performers during filming.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout each scene.
• Return for additional filming if selected as a recurring bar regular.

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 21 and older.
• Open to a variety of ages and character types.
• Must be comfortable portraying a bar patron or longtime local regular.
• Must be able to work in Senoia, Georgia.
• Must be available for single-day or potential multi-day bookings.

Compensation

• $182 for 12 hours per day.

Swimming Pool Background Talent

Job Description

An upcoming production filming in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is seeking background actors for swimming pool scenes. This opportunity is looking for talent who are comfortable working in and around a pool, wearing swimwear on camera, and participating in water-based scenes. A pay bump will be provided to performers who are asked to enter the water.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray background characters in swimming pool scenes.
• Work comfortably in and around a swimming pool.
• Wear appropriate swimwear while appearing on camera.
• Enter the water if selected for water-based scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.

Requirements

• Ages 18–35.
• Must be comfortable wearing swimwear on camera.
• Must be comfortable working around a swimming pool.
• Must be available to work in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity.
• Additional pay bump for talent asked to enter the water.

Medical Commercial Extras

Job Description

A medical commercial filming in the Miami Lakes, Florida area is seeking men and women to appear as extras in an upcoming production. Casting is also seeking women for a waitress role. This paid commercial casting opportunity is ideal for talent who can bring natural, authentic energy to professional medical and lifestyle scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a background extra in medical commercial scenes.
• Perform naturally and follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain professional on-set behavior throughout filming.
• Waitress talent will portray a restaurant service worker as required for the scene.

Requirements

• Medical Commercial Extras: Men and women, ages 50 and older.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Waitress Role: Women, ages 20–30.
• Must be able to work in the Miami Lakes, Florida area.

Compensation

• $200 flat rate.