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

Job Description

Editorial In Motion Magazine is casting multiple creatives for an upcoming set design experience in Detroit. The project is seeking models, fashion designers, DJs, photographers, videographers, and car owners who want to participate in an immersive creative production. Rather than simply attending the event, selected participants will become part of the set and contribute to the overall visual and creative experience. This opportunity is suited to Detroit-area creatives interested in fashion, media, photography, video, music, and collaborative productions.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in an Editorial In Motion set design experience.
• Contribute to the production according to your selected creative role.
• Collaborate with other models, designers, photographers, videographers, DJs, and participating creatives.
• Follow creative direction and production requirements.
• Help create an engaging visual and editorial environment.

Requirements

• Casting models.
• Casting fashion designers.
• Casting DJs.
• Casting photographers.
• Casting videographers.
• Seeking car owners for the production.
• Applicants should be comfortable working collaboratively within a creative production environment.

Compensation

• Compensation is not specified.

Job Description

A paid project in New York City is casting experienced male techno DJs with strong technical skills and a confident performance style. The production is specifically seeking DJs who are highly skilled at creating smooth, creative transitions between tracks. Selected talent must be available for the required production date and comfortable showcasing their DJ abilities as part of the project.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a techno DJ for the upcoming project.
• Execute smooth and technically strong track transitions.
• Showcase professional DJ and mixing skills.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.

Requirements

• Male techno DJs based in New York City.
• Must have strong DJ and mixing experience.
• Must be highly skilled at transitions.
• Must be comfortable performing for the project.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity.

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.

Male and Female Models for Alcohol Brand Lifestyle Campaign

Job Description

A ready-to-drink alcohol brand is seeking male and female models for a lifestyle photo and video campaign in New Orleans, Louisiana. The non-union production is looking for stylish, confident, and approachable talent with distinctive looks and a natural editorial presence. Modeling experience is highly encouraged.

Job Responsibilities

• Model for lifestyle photography and video content
• Bring a confident, natural, and engaging presence to the campaign
• Participate in fashion-forward lifestyle scenes as directed
• Follow creative direction from the photographer and production team
• Maintain a professional and camera-ready presence throughout production
• Collaborate comfortably with other models and crew members

Requirements

• Male and female models in their 20s to early 30s
• Women should have a striking, naturally beautiful, confident, approachable, and fashion-forward presence
• Natural hair textures, curls, waves, and distinctive features are encouraged
• Men should have a handsome, charismatic, stylish, and naturally cool presence
• Male talent with a contemporary or editorial edge is encouraged
• Open to a range of builds, hairstyles, and personal styles
• Modeling experience is highly encouraged
• Must work as a local hire in New Orleans, Louisiana
• Non-union talent

Compensation

• $500 per day
• $1,200 usage fee
• 20% agency fee, if applicable

Academy Sports + Outdoors Commercial – Real Families and Baseball Boy

Job Description

A non-union commercial for Academy Sports + Outdoors is seeking real families and a young baseball player in Texas. The production is looking for authentic nuclear families consisting of a mom, dad, and children ages 6 and older. A boy with baseball experience is also being sought for the campaign. This is a paid commercial opportunity for Texas-based talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in a commercial campaign.
• Participate naturally as a real family during assigned scenes.
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams.
• Baseball talent will toss and catch a baseball comfortably on camera.
• Attend a fitting if selected.
• Maintain a professional and cooperative attitude throughout production.

Requirements

• Real nuclear families consisting of mom, dad, and children ages 6 and older.
• Also seeking a boy, age 6–8, with baseball experience.
• Baseball boy must be comfortable tossing and catching a baseball.
• Must be based in Texas.
• Non-union talent.
• Families should be comfortable appearing together on camera.
• Selected talent must be available for the required fitting and production schedule.

Compensation

• $700 for a 12-hour session.
• 15% agency fee, if applicable.
• $50 fitting fee.

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

Teleprompter Actors for Educational Video Project

Job Description

A non-union educational video project for Savvas is seeking experienced teleprompter actors for a series of engaging, student-focused videos filming in Mills James Studios in Hilliard, Ohio. Selected talent will record multiple scripts per session and may ultimately perform up to 45 short scripts throughout the project. Performers should deliver strong, lively, natural reads that feel friendly and relatable to high school students. Scheduling is flexible based on talent availability.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform educational video scripts entirely from a teleprompter.
• Record multiple short scripts during each production session.
• Potentially record up to 45 short scripts throughout the project.
• Deliver lively, engaging, friendly, and natural on-camera performances.
• Connect with a high school student audience through relatable delivery.
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams.
• Maintain consistent performance quality across multiple recording sessions.

Requirements

• Teleprompter experience is required.
• Must be comfortable delivering scripts entirely from a teleprompter.
• Strong, engaging, natural, and relatable on-camera presence.
• Female African American talent, ages 25–35.
• Male Caucasian talent, ages 25–35.
• Male Hispanic talent, ages 25–35.
• Male or female mixed-race talent, ages 25–35.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Hilliard, Ohio.

Compensation

• $1,700 for the entire project.
• 20% agency fee, if applicable.

Job Description

A music video production in Los Angeles, California, is casting a photo double to portray the featured artist. The production is seeking talent who closely matches the artist’s physical appearance and is comfortable with temporary styling changes for the role.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as the on-camera double for the featured music artist.
• Match the artist’s appearance for required music video scenes.
• Wear a wig and temporary fake tattoos as directed.
• Follow posing, movement, and continuity direction from the production team.
• Remain professional throughout the shoot.

Requirements

• Approximately 5’10”.
• White/pale complexion.
• Thin to average build.
• Must closely resemble the provided reference appearance.
• Comfortable wearing fake tattoos and a wig.
• Must be comfortable with possible contact lenses.
• Must be available to work in Los Angeles, California.

Compensation

• $700 for approximately 10–12 hours.

Job Description

A paid digital production is casting male talent ages 40–60 for an upcoming project filming in London. The selected talent will participate in a professional 10-hour production, with content intended for worldwide digital use for two years. Applicants should have a polished, professional appearance and be comfortable working on camera. Interested talent must submit recent professional-looking photos along with a portfolio for consideration.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera for a professional digital production.
• Follow creative and production direction throughout the shoot.
• Participate in a production day lasting approximately 10 hours.
• Maintain a professional and camera-ready appearance on set.

Requirements

• Male talent ages 40–60.
• Must be available to work in London.
• Comfortable appearing in digital campaign content.

Compensation

• £500–£700.
• Approximately 10 hours of work.