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Casting Lead Actress and Extras for Energy Efficiency Project

Job Description
A public utility commercial is now casting for a principal role and background extras in an upcoming shoot focused on energy efficiency. The project, produced for a DMV-area utility provider, will film on a studio set and aims to deliver an informative and relatable message. This opportunity offers strong compensation, with talent buyouts for both lead and extras. Self-tape auditions are required for the lead role, while extras will be selected from photos.

Job Responsibilities
Principal Role

  • Portray a woman at home in a realistic, relatable lifestyle scene

  • Deliver scripted content with professionalism and natural energy

  • Participate in a 10-hour shoot with a studio crew

  • Submit a self-tape audition in advance of the shoot

Extras

  • Appear as background talent in household or everyday environment scenes

  • Contribute to a naturalistic, authentic vibe for the energy campaign

  • Follow light direction and remain on set as scheduled

Requirements
Principal Role

  • Female, African American, Hispanic, or Multi-racial

  • Ages 20–40, ideally looks early to mid-30s

  • Must be available for full-day shoot in Fairfax, VA

  • Self-tape submission required

Extras

  • All ages, all ethnicities welcome

  • No audition required; selected from submitted photos

  • Must be available for on-set work in Fairfax, VA

Compensation
Principal Role

  • $750 session rate (10-hour day)

  • $1,150 usage fee (less any fees)

  • Travel covered by production

  • Usage renewal: same rate plus 10% after expiration

Extras

  • $250 flat rate (less any fees)

  • Full media buyout in perpetuity

Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Casting Muscular African American Male for Pool Scene

Job Description
A feature film is casting one muscular or ripped African American male for an upcoming pool scene. This role will be featured in an atmospheric setup involving water and light haze, offering a great opportunity for fresh faces to gain on-screen exposure in a high-profile production. No swimming is required, but talent must be comfortable in and around a pool environment.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear in a shirtless poolside scene with visual elements like haze and water

  • Take direction from production to maintain positioning and on-camera presence

  • Represent a fit, confident on-screen look suitable for a stylized cinematic moment

  • Arrive on set ready to work and collaborate with cast and crew

Requirements

  • African American male, ages 22–45

  • Must have a muscular or visibly ripped physique

  • Must not have previously worked on this production

  • Comfortable being shirtless and on camera in a pool setting

  • Must be available for shoot date in Decatur, GA

  • Submit 3 recent shirtless photos (front and back) or clear selfies

Compensation

  • $140 for a 12-hour day

  • Paid opportunity with potential future bookings based on performance

  • Gain visibility in a professionally produced feature film

Casting Background Talent for Indie Featurette

Job Description
A new low-budget indie featurette is now casting background extras for several days of shooting in Albuquerque, NM. This project comes from an award-winning director and producing team and offers a great opportunity to gain on-set experience in an intimate, creative production environment. All ethnicities and types are welcome to submit.

Job Responsibilities

  • Work as background talent across various scenes in an indie film

  • Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity in performance and appearance

  • Participate in multiple filming days based on availability

  • Remain professional and cooperative in a small, efficient production crew

Requirements

  • Must be 18 or older, all ethnicities welcome

  • Must be local to or able to work in Albuquerque, NM

Compensation

  • $50 per day (cash paid on set)

  • Ideal for those looking to gain experience in independent film

  • Opportunity to work with a respected production team

Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Casting Background Talent for Punk-Themed Music Video

Job Description
A high-energy music video is seeking expressive background performers to bring a raw, chaotic atmosphere to a choreographed outdoor scene. This project captures a gritty, underground “anarchy gathering” vibe under an overpass and needs talent who can move with intensity, style, and authenticity. If you’re ready to jump, mosh, and let loose with a rebellious edge, this shoot is for you.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform as background talent in a stylized punk/gothic video scene

  • Engage in choreographed crowd movement and high-energy reactions

  • Portray a DIY, expressive character while maintaining scene direction

  • Maintain professionalism and stamina for a night shoot outdoors

  • Collaborate with other performers in a physically active environment

Requirements

  • All genders, ages 20–38

  • Must be based near the Nashville/Burns, TN area

  • Must wear all black with no visible logos

  • No brightly colored or standout hair styles

  • Comfortable with physical movement and chaotic performance energy

  • Must not be scheduled to work emergency/911 shifts on the shoot date

Compensation

  • $100 flat for an 8-hour night shoot

  • Same-day payment

  • Great exposure opportunity with a dynamic creative team

Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Casting African American Teens for High School Scene

Job Description
A production shooting in East Atlanta is looking for African American male and female talent, ages 18–20, to portray high school students in an upcoming scene. This is a great opportunity for young actors with youthful looks to gain experience on a professional set. The role is non-speaking and ideal for extras ready to contribute authentic energy to a school-based shoot.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a high school student in a scripted background scene

  • Follow direction from the assistant director and on-set crew

  • Maintain continuity and appearance throughout the shoot

  • Arrive on time and prepared with wardrobe information if needed

Requirements

  • African American male and female talent, ages 18–20

  • Must appear high-school-aged

  • Available for shoot in East Atlanta

Compensation

  • Paid background role (rate provided upon booking)

  • Opportunity to work on a professional production set

  • Fast-paced and collaborative on-set experience

Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Casting Corporate Professionals for Commercial Shoot

Job Description
A commercial project is looking for professional men currently working in high-level corporate roles. This campaign aims to authentically capture modern working environments, and filming will take place on-site at the selected talent’s actual office location. If you’re a corporate professional with confidence on camera, this is a unique opportunity to represent your real-world work setting in a paid commercial.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear on camera for a commercial shoot set in your office

  • Participate in both staged and natural work environment shots

  • Follow light direction from the production team during filming

  • Represent a professional, authentic corporate lifestyle on screen

Requirements

  • Male talent, ages 35–50

  • Must currently work in a high-end corporate role

  • Comfortable being filmed in your actual office setting

  • Must be based in London

Compensation

  • Paid commercial opportunity

  • Work from your own office with minimal disruption

  • Gain visibility through a professional advertising campaign

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Job Type:
Other
Skills:
Acting

Casting Families for Paid Home Experience Campaign

Job Description
A unique commercial campaign is seeking fun, authentic families who are current Mercury customers and live in Auckland. This is a one-of-a-kind in-home shoot where your space will be transformed into a fully immersive, interactive light and sound experience. The campaign aims to celebrate resilience and humor by spotlighting real families and their quirky or inspiring household stories. Whether it’s a funny disaster or an uplifting comeback, this shoot brings storytelling into your own home — no acting experience required.

Job Responsibilities

  • Share a memorable household moment, from funny disasters to family triumphs

  • Participate in an in-home production experience, including a full-day shoot

  • Be yourselves on camera—no acting required, just natural reactions

  • Host the film crew in your home (which will be temporarily reimagined)

  • Invite up to 10 family members or friends to participate on shoot day

Requirements

  • Must currently be a Mercury customer

  • Household must be based in Auckland (renters and owners welcome)

  • Home does not need to be fancy—just safe and suitable for filming

  • Open to all family types: solo, blended, extended, LGBTQIA+, or multigenerational

  • Must be comfortable relocating to a hotel for up to 3 days before and 1 day after filming (covered by production)

Compensation

  • Household: $15,000 NZD (up to 6 people), less tax

  • Additional location fee for temporary use and redecoration of your home

  • Hotel accommodation costs covered during prep and post-filming days

  • Friends and family participating:

    • Adults: $1,500 NZD each, less tax

    • Children: $500 NZD each, less tax

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Casting Adults and Kids for Pharmaceutical Commercial

Job Description
A pharmaceutical commercial is now seeking talent for a shoot in the Atlanta area. Casting directors are looking for adult males ages 30–50 to portray dads and school faculty, as well as middle school–aged kids of all ethnicities. The production welcomes real families and sibling groups for a natural, relatable on-screen presence. This is a great opportunity for both experienced actors and newcomers to participate in a paid commercial project.

Job Responsibilities

  • Adults will portray parents and school staff in various background scenes

  • Children will appear as middle school students, interacting naturally in group settings

  • Participate in filming according to the director’s cues

  • Remain on set for the full shoot duration

  • Maintain professionalism and cooperation with crew

Requirements

  • Adult males, ages 30–50, all ethnicities

  • Middle school–aged kids, all ethnicities

  • Families and siblings are encouraged to apply together

  • Must be available for filming on scheduled shoot dates

Compensation

  • $100 flat rate per person

  • Paid opportunity for adults and children

  • Great chance for families to work together on a professional commercial shoot

Casting Kids for Public Health Commercial

Job Description
An upcoming non-union commercial for the Virginia Department of Health is seeking local child actors for both a lead role and featured extras. This educational spot focuses on lead prevention through a creative birthday party scene. Casting directors are looking for a young girl to take on a fun, spirited lead speaking role, along with several children to portray partygoers in the background. All talent must be based in Virginia as no travel or housing will be provided.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform in a scripted scene as part of a PSA centered on lead prevention

  • Lead talent will deliver lines with emotional clarity, curiosity, and charm

  • Background kids will act naturally in party scenes, participating in light background conversations and action

  • Follow direction from the director and crew both during self-tape and on set

  • Maintain focus and energy during a short shoot day

Requirements

  • Lead Role: Female child, ages 6–8, with hair long enough for pigtails or braids

  • Lead talent should have a playful, innocent voice and be able to express curiosity and sass

  • Extras: Boys and girls, ages 6–8, all ethnicities

  • Must be based in Virginia; no travel or housing provided

  • Lead submissions require a self-tape and may include a Zoom callback

  • All children should be comfortable on camera and able to take direction well

Compensation

  • Lead: $1,000 flat rate for session and usage, plus 20% if represented by an agent

  • Extras: $450 flat rate, plus 20% if represented

Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Casting Stand-Ins for Upcoming Film Production

Job Description
A film production is seeking stand-ins for scheduled shoot days with potential to continue throughout the summer. This opportunity is ideal for talent who match specific looks and are comfortable working behind the scenes to support lighting and camera setup. Stand-in work offers consistent exposure to the production process and is an essential part of any professional film set.

Job Responsibilities

  • Stand in for actors during technical setup, lighting, and camera adjustments

  • Maintain consistent positioning and timing between takes

  • Follow direction from the assistant director and camera crew

  • Be reliable, punctual, and available for long on-set hours

  • Potential to be booked for multiple days across the summer

Requirements

  • Hispanic male or similar appearance, 6’1”, dark hair, athletic build, ages 20s–50s

  • Male, 5’8”, Hispanic, mixed race, or similar complexion, dark hair

  • African American female, ages 20s–40s, 5’5”, slim to average build

  • Must submit a recent photo reflecting current hairstyle

  • Include height, clothing sizes, and complete contact information in submission

Compensation

  • Base rate: $165 for 10-hour day

  • $15/hour standard, with $22.50/hour after 10 hours

  • Paid opportunity with potential for repeat bookings throughout the summer

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