Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Casting Chris – Teen Male Role in Festival-Bound Short Film ‘Chicken Skin’

The upcoming short film Chicken Skin, written and directed by Cannes Young Director Award winner Julia Kupiec, is casting the pivotal role of CHRIS. This character is central to the film’s exploration of adolescence, vulnerability, and blurred moral boundaries. CHRIS is a newly graduated teen, aimless and disarmed by the weight of adulthood. The film shoots in late summer or early fall 2025 in Los Angeles or New York, with travel fully covered for U.S.-based non-local talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Chris with natural charm, subtle vulnerability, and emotional authenticity

• Participate in a 3–4 day shoot with potential rehearsals and travel days

• Collaborate with an award-winning creative team on sensitive and layered material

• Navigate scenes involving implied mature themes handled with professionalism (non-explicit)

Requirements

• Male-identifying actors of any ethnicity

• Ages 16–22 who can believably portray 17–19

• Comfortable portraying a teen struggling with identity, anxiety, and escape

• Must be U.S.-based and available for travel if not local to LA or NYC

• Must be comfortable working with subject matter involving adolescent relationships and boundaries

Compensation

• $249 per 8-hour shoot day + 10% per SAG scale

• Paid rehearsal and travel days per SAG-AFTRA guidelines

• Key supporting role in a festival-circuit film with notable creative recognition

• Professional experience with a Cannes-awarded director

Military Dad for Internet Company Commercial

Job Description: We are seeking a Hispanic man aged 31-34 to portray a military dad in an upcoming commercial for an internet company. The role involves a scene where the dad, deployed overseas, is virtually tucking his kids in for bed.

Job Responsibilities:

• Act in a scene portraying a deployed military dad interacting with his kids via video call.
• Follow the director’s instructions to accurately depict the character.
• Collaborate with the production team to ensure a smooth filming process.

Requirements:

• Age: 31-34
• Ethnicity: Hispanic
• Must be a local hire in Nashville, TN (no travel paid).
• Available for an in-person fitting and the specified filming dates.
• Real military veterans are encouraged to apply (please make a note of this in your application).

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $500.00 + $1200.00 buyout
• Fitting/Wardrobe Fee: $75.00
• Talent may work one or both days of filming.

Female Comedic Lead

Job Description

A luxury hair care brand is casting a Female Comedic Lead for a commercial and social media advertising campaign. This role is perfect for a charismatic performer with strong comedic timing, natural curls, and the ability to connect with audiences through authentic and entertaining content. Talent should bring energy, confidence, and a relatable personality to camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as the lead talent in commercial and social media content
• Deliver comedic performances with natural timing and improvisation skills
• Showcase luxury hair care products on camera
• Collaborate with the creative team to bring campaign concepts to life
• Follow direction while maintaining a confident and engaging presence

Requirements

• African American female
• Ages 25–38
• Natural curls or coils preferred (3B–4C hair types)
• Strong comedic timing and improvisation abilities
• Trendy, relatable, and naturally entertaining personality
• Comfortable performing on camera

Compensation

• Paid commercial and social media campaign opportunity
• Professional exposure with a luxury beauty brand
• Opportunity to work with an experienced creative team
• Compensation disclosed upon selection

Female Character Actress

Job Description

A luxury hair care brand is seeking a Female Character Actress for a commercial and social media campaign. The ideal candidate can seamlessly transition between comedy, beauty-focused content, and authoritative storytelling while showcasing versatility and confidence on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in commercial and social media advertisements
• Portray a range of emotions and character styles
• Showcase various hair looks and styling options
• Collaborate with production and creative teams
• Deliver engaging and authentic on-camera performances

Requirements

• African American female
• Ages 28–45
• Comfortable with natural hair, braids, wigs, and protective styles
• Strong acting abilities with versatility across different performance styles
• Confident and professional on camera
• Ability to take direction effectively

Compensation

• Paid commercial campaign opportunity
• Professional portfolio-building experience
• Exposure through a luxury beauty campaign
• Compensation disclosed upon selection

Female Performer

Job Description

A luxury hair care brand is casting a Female Performer for a high-energy commercial and social media campaign. This role is ideal for talented performers who can combine fashion-forward style, charisma, and musical performance skills to create engaging branded content.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in commercial and social media advertisements
• Sing, rap, or perform confidently on camera
• Showcase products while maintaining an energetic presence
• Collaborate with the creative team throughout production
• Deliver memorable and engaging performances

Requirements

• African American female
• Ages 23–35
• Fashion-forward and charismatic personality
• Musical performance abilities preferred
• Comfortable singing, rapping, or performing on camera
• High-energy and confident presence

Compensation

• Paid commercial and social media campaign
• Opportunity to showcase performance talents
• Professional exposure within the beauty industry
• Compensation disclosed upon selection

Male Comedic Actor

Job Description

A luxury hair care brand is seeking a Male Comedic Actor for a commercial and social media advertising campaign. The production is looking for a naturally funny performer with strong facial reactions, charm, and improvisational abilities who can help bring engaging and entertaining content to life.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in commercial and social media advertisements
• Deliver comedic performances with strong reaction-based acting
• Collaborate with directors and creative teams
• Showcase products naturally within campaign content
• Maintain a professional and energetic on-camera presence

Requirements

• African American male
• Ages 25–40
• Charming and naturally funny personality
• Strong facial reactions and expressive performance skills
• Excellent improvisation abilities
• Comfortable performing on camera

Compensation

• Paid commercial campaign opportunity
• Professional exposure through branded content
• Opportunity to work with an experienced production team
• Compensation disclosed upon selection

Elite Male Soccer Players for Apparel Commercial

Job Description
A paid apparel brand commercial is seeking elite male soccer players to appear in a high-energy sports shoot. This project is focused on authentic athletic performance, dynamic movement, and competitive on-camera presence. Ideal for skilled players looking to showcase their talent in a professional commercial production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform advanced soccer skills on camera during filmed scenes
• Participate in staged gameplay and athletic movement sequences
• Follow direction from the director and production team
• Maintain a professional attitude throughout fittings, rehearsals, and filming

Requirements

• Male soccer players ages 18–35
• High-level or elite soccer experience
• Strong athletic ability and on-camera presence
• Comfortable performing in a commercial production environment

Compensation

• $700 for one day of filming
• $3,000 one-year usage buyout
• Paid commercial opportunity

Job Description

A lifestyle-focused production is seeking male and female lead talent, hosts, and extras for a beachside unscripted interview project in San Diego. The production will feature spontaneous conversations, rapid-fire questions, and playful interactions in a staged bedroom-style beach setup designed to feel authentic and entertaining.

Casting directors are looking for confident, outgoing personalities who are comfortable on camera and able to engage naturally with strangers in a fun and energetic environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in lifestyle and interview-style filming segments
• Engage in unscripted conversations and interactive scenes
• Help create authentic, playful, and entertaining on-camera moments
• Hosts will invite beachgoers into the interactive set experience
• Lead talent will participate in interview and lifestyle shoots
• Extras may appear in short featured segments during filming

Requirements

• Must be confident and comfortable on camera
• Strong personality and natural communication skills preferred
• Prior on-camera or hosting experience is a plus
• Reliable transportation required or must live locally in San Diego
• Must be available for filming in San Diego
• Positive attitude and ability to interact naturally with the public

Compensation Details

• Male & Female Lead Talent: $700 for approximately 5–7 hours
• Female “Man on the Street” Segment Talent: $400 for 3 hours
• Extras: $100 per person for approximately 30–45 minutes
• Transportation and gas are not provided
• Rates are all-inclusive

Food Brand Training Video Talent

Job Description

A food brand training video is casting talent in Los Angeles for multiple featured roles. Producers are seeking a chef, a real or believable couple, and a voice-over artist to appear in an upcoming training video. This paid opportunity is open to talent of any ethnicity between the ages of 29 and 50 who can bring authenticity and professionalism to a corporate video production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a food brand training video
• Portray assigned roles naturally and professionally on camera
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams
• Participate in filming for the scheduled production day
• Deliver clear and authentic performances that support training content

Requirements

• Ages 29–50
• Open to all ethnicities
• Seeking talent for the following roles:
  • Chef
  • Female in a couple
  • Male in a couple
  • Voice-over artist
• Comfortable performing on camera or providing voice-over work
• Reliable and available for filming in Los Angeles

Compensation

• Chef: $700 for a 10-hour shoot
• Voice-Over Artist: $600 for a 10-hour session
• Couple Talent: $500 for a 10-hour shoot

Female Lead Model

Job Description

A promotional shoot for a rock band is seeking a female lead model for an editorial and high-fashion campaign in New York City. This opportunity is ideal for experienced models with a strong editorial look, confidence in front of the camera, and the ability to bring a high-fashion aesthetic to a professional promotional production.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead model for a rock band promotional shoot
• Participate in editorial and high-fashion styled photography and video content
• Follow creative direction from the production and photography team
• Maintain a professional attitude throughout the shoot
• Arrive camera-ready and prepared for production requirements

Requirements

• Female model
• Editorial or high-fashion modeling experience preferred
• Open to all ethnicities
• Strong on-camera presence and confidence
• Ability to take direction and work in a professional production environment
• Must be available for the scheduled shoot date in New York City

Compensation

• $700 for 4 hours
• Featured role in a professional promotional campaign
• Opportunity to expand portfolio with editorial and fashion-focused content