Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Job Description

Southern Social Media is hiring a freelance Photographer + Videographer to join its Nashville creative team. This contract opportunity involves producing visual content for brands across Nashville and beyond, including restaurants, retail businesses, lifestyle brands, events, medical spas, and food and beverage clients. The ideal creative is dependable, detail-oriented, comfortable working in fast-paced environments, and skilled at finding compelling angles that create scroll-stopping content.

Job Responsibilities

• Capture professional brand photography for Southern Social Media clients.
• Produce content for food and beverage, restaurants, retail, lifestyle, events, medical spas, and other brands.
• Capture social-first photos and video footage designed for digital platforms.
• Edit all photography from assigned shoots.
• Capture raw video footage for Southern Social Media’s in-house editors to edit.
• Attend required meetings and training sessions.
• Work efficiently while maintaining high creative and technical standards.

Requirements

• Professional photography and videography skills.
• Must have your own professional camera equipment.
• Ability to keep equipment current and invest in your craft.
• Strong understanding of lighting, composition, visual storytelling, movement, and creative angles.
• Ability to identify trends and create engaging, scroll-stopping content.
• Dependable, punctual, positive, and comfortable working as part of a creative team.
• Must be able to meet fast turnaround expectations.
• Applicants should submit a professional portfolio.

Compensation

Paid freelance/contract position. Compensation includes drive time, shoot time, photography editing time, and required meetings and training.

Job Description

A production filming in downtown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is seeking a local Stills Photographer for an upcoming shoot scheduled for August 18–20. The photographer will capture professional production stills throughout the shoot and work alongside the production team in a fast-paced set environment. The selected photographer will only be required to deliver raw image files, with the work being contracted on a full-buyout basis.

Job Responsibilities

• Capture professional still photographs during production.
• Photograph requested talent, scenes, and production moments.
• Coordinate with the production team regarding photography needs.
• Deliver organized raw image files following the shoot.
• Work efficiently without disrupting active filming.
• Follow production schedules and on-set direction.

Requirements

• Must be available for the applicable shoot date(s) between August 18–20.
• Professional still photography experience preferred.
• Comfortable working on an active film or commercial production set.
• Must be capable of delivering professional-quality raw files.

Compensation

$1,200 per day flat. Full buyout; raw files only.

Job Description

Digs Charleston is seeking a part-time professional product photographer and content assistant in North Charleston, South Carolina. The role focuses on professional product photography and creating iPhone content to support the company’s social media efforts.

Job Responsibilities

• Photograph products in a professional setting.
• Create accurate true-to-color product images.
• Shoot iPhone content to support the social media manager.
• Assist with visual content creation for the brand.
• Participate in company events when additional opportunities are available.

Requirements

• Professional product photography experience.
• Must have all equipment required for product photography.
• Ability to produce true-to-color product images.
• Comfortable creating content using an iPhone.
• Submit a resume and portfolio for consideration.

Compensation

• Part-time position.
• Compensation not specified.
• Additional revenue and brand-building opportunities may be available at company events.

Global Creative Talent Open Call for Artists, Writers, Musicians, and Makers

Job Description

A creative publication is accepting worldwide submissions from emerging and established creatives working across a wide range of disciplines. This global creative open call welcomes photographers, designers, stylists, visual artists, musicians, culture writers, essayists, critics, and makers from any medium. The opportunity is focused on discovering distinctive creative work, original perspectives, and projects that deserve a wider audience.

Job Responsibilities

• Submit original creative work for editorial consideration.
• Share projects that demonstrate a distinctive artistic voice or perspective.
• Provide relevant context and credits for submitted work.
• Contribute work across photography, design, styling, art, music, writing, criticism, or other creative mediums.
• Present polished work suitable for potential editorial exposure.

Requirements

• Open to creatives worldwide.
• Photographers, designers, stylists, artists, musicians, writers, essayists, critics, and multidisciplinary makers are encouraged to apply.
• Open to creative work from any medium.
• Must have original work or a creative project ready for consideration.
• Strong artistic perspective and compelling creative execution are encouraged.

Compensation

• Compensation details are not specified.

Job Description

A creative studio production is hiring a New York City-based photographer for a paid two-day mixed media flat lay shoot. The team is looking for a skilled photographer with experience producing high-quality studio imagery who can capture creative flat lay compositions for a professional project. This opportunity is ideal for photographers who have their own equipment, can deliver raw image files, and are available to work in Manhattan during the scheduled production.

Job Responsibilities

• Photograph mixed media flat lay compositions in a studio setting.
• Capture high-quality images that meet the creative brief.
• Deliver raw image files following the shoot.
• Collaborate with the creative team throughout production.
• Use professional photography equipment to ensure consistent results.

Requirements

• Experience with studio photography and flat lay compositions.
• Must provide relevant portfolio examples.
• Include your day rate and available equipment kit when applying.

Compensation

• Paid photography opportunity.
• Two-day studio production.
• Raw files delivery only.

Job Description

A documentary-style test shoot is seeking a motivated Camera Assistant to support an experienced Director of Photography on an upcoming production in Studio City. This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring camera professionals to gain hands-on experience with a Sony A7II while working on a collaborative creative project. Participants will also receive edited footage for their portfolio, making this an ideal role for those looking to build their cinematography or production resume.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Photography during the documentary-style test shoot.
• Support camera setup, operation, and overall production workflow.
• Collaborate with the creative team throughout the filming process.
• Help maintain an organized and efficient production environment.
• Contribute to a smooth and successful shoot.

Requirements

• Strong interest in documentary filmmaking.
• Organized, collaborative, and eager to learn.
• Comfortable assisting with camera operation and production tasks.
• Able to work effectively as part of a creative team.
• Portfolio or relevant work samples required for consideration.
• Available for a brief interview before booking.

Compensation

• Portfolio-building opportunity.
• Edited footage provided for your professional reel.
• Hands-on experience working with a Sony A7II and an experienced Director of Photography.

Job Description

Coralie Rose Casting is seeking men of African heritage, ages 40–50, for supporting roles in an upcoming feature film about the African Diaspora. The production is looking for individuals who enjoy taking photos or videos, but no professional photography or acting experience is required. This paid opportunity is open to London-based applicants who can bring authenticity and personality to the screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a supporting character in a feature film.
• Naturally perform scenes centered around photography or videography.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Bring authentic personality and presence to the role.
• Attend scheduled filming and production activities.

Requirements

• Men of African heritage.
• Ages 40–50.
• Enjoy taking photos and/or videos.
• No previous acting experience required.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Job Description

Done + Dusted Productions is seeking experienced pickleball players to work as background extras for an upcoming live tech event in New York City. Talent will play pickleball on camera during filming to help create realistic sporting scenes. This paid non-union opportunity is open to players who can work the scheduled production dates.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray pickleball players during live event filming.
• Play pickleball naturally while on camera.
• Follow instructions from the production team.
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming.
• Be available for the complete shooting schedule.

Requirements

• Men and women with pickleball playing experience.
• Comfortable playing on camera during filming.
• Available for both scheduled filming dates.
• Non-union talent.
• Include your contact information and pickleball experience when applying.

Compensation

• $350 per day.
• 8-hour filming day.
• Paid non-union background role.

Job Description

Lead Lap Racing and EasySportz are seeking experienced sports photographers to capture high-quality action shots and behind-the-scenes moments at motorsports, football, and other live sporting events. Successful candidates will create dynamic visual content that supports editorial coverage, social media, and brand storytelling.

Job Responsibilities

• Capture high-quality sports photography at events.
• Edit and deliver professional images.
• Work closely with the creative and editorial teams.
• Cover live sporting events and special assignments.
• Maintain consistent visual quality across projects.

Requirements

• Experience in sports or event photography.
• Strong photography portfolio.
• Cover letter and résumé required.
• Passion for sports photography preferred.
• Must be authorized to work, as H-1B sponsorship is not available.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Race Photographers & Videographers

Job Description

A freelance opportunity is available for photographers and videographers to capture race events across North Texas and Waco. The team is seeking creative professionals with a passion for storytelling who can document the excitement, emotion, and memorable moments of race day. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced visual creators looking to work at live sporting events.

Job Responsibilities

• Capture action shots throughout race events.
• Photograph and film finish-line celebrations.
• Document volunteer and spectator interactions.
• Create high-quality visual content that showcases the race experience.
• Work collaboratively with the event production team.

Requirements

• Experience in photography, videography, or both.
• Strong ability to capture fast-paced live events.
• Creative eye for storytelling and candid moments.
• Comfortable working outdoors during race events.
• Available to travel within North Texas and Waco as needed.

Compensation

• Paid freelance opportunity.