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.

African American Female Stand-In for Streaming Series

Job Description

An upcoming streaming series, currently titled “Untitled Rodeo Project,” is seeking an experienced African American female stand-in for production in Cedartown, Georgia. This paid stand-in opportunity requires previous professional stand-in experience and full availability for the required production schedule. Talent should be comfortable working closely with the camera and lighting departments and maintaining consistency throughout filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a professional stand-in for an actor during production.
• Assist camera and lighting teams with blocking, framing, and technical setups.
• Accurately maintain assigned positions and movements between setups.
• Follow instructions from assistant directors and production crew.
• Remain attentive, reliable, and professional throughout filming.

Requirements

• African American female.
• Height: 5’4″–5’6″.
• Previous professional stand-in experience required.
• Must have full availability for all required workdays.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Cedartown/Atlanta, Georgia area.

Compensation

• $175 for 12 hours guaranteed.
• $15 Cedartown car bump.

Foodies Ages 3+ for Tourism Campaign

Job Description

A fun tourism campaign is seeking foodies ages 3 and older for an upcoming shoot in the Columbia, South Carolina area. This paid tourism casting opportunity is looking for children and adults who enjoy food and can bring natural personality, enthusiasm, and authentic reactions to the production. Selected talent will participate in one approximately two-hour filming session.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a tourism-focused food shoot.
• Engage naturally with food and the surrounding environment on camera.
• Bring authentic reactions, personality, and enthusiasm to the production.
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams.
• Remain professional and engaged throughout the approximately two-hour session.

Requirements

• Open to children and adults ages 3 and older.
• Must be comfortable appearing on camera.
• Interest in food and local dining experiences is preferred.
• Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian as required.
• Must be able to work in the Columbia, South Carolina area.

Compensation

• Adults: $200 for approximately 2 hours.
• Children: $100 for approximately 2 hours.

Hospital and Molly’s Scene Background Actors for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking male and female background actors for non-speaking extra roles in upcoming hospital and Molly’s scenes. This paid television background acting opportunity is open to performers of all ethnicities, ranging from their 20s through 70s. Talent must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby states bordering Illinois and prepared for a potentially extended filming day.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a non-speaking background actor in hospital or Molly’s scenes.
• Perform natural background actions appropriate to the scene.
• Follow direction from assistant directors and the production team.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.
• Remain available for the full production day as required.

Requirements

• Open to male and female talent.
• Ages 20s–70s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be local to Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or states bordering Illinois.
• Must be comfortable working as a non-speaking background performer.
• Must be available for an extended filming day, potentially up to 12 hours.

Compensation

• $136.40 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours.

Family for Mexican Restaurant Commercial

Job Description

A Mexican restaurant commercial is seeking featured talent to portray a family for an upcoming shoot in Phoenix, Arizona. Casting is open to real families as well as individual actors who can be matched together to create a convincing family unit. This paid commercial casting opportunity is looking for a dad, mom, and two children of any ethnicity who can bring natural chemistry, warmth, and authentic family energy to the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a family in a professional restaurant commercial.
• Perform naturally and authentically in featured on-camera scenes.
• Interact comfortably with other cast members to create believable family chemistry.
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams.
• Maintain professionalism and reliability throughout filming.

Requirements

• Dad: Male, ages 30–50, any ethnicity.
• Mom: Female, ages 30–50, any ethnicity.
• Child 1: Boy or girl, ages 7–12, any ethnicity.
• Child 2: Boy or girl, ages 7–12, any ethnicity.
• Real families are preferred, but individual actors may also be considered and matched together.
• Must be reliable and comfortable performing on camera.
• Must be able to work in Phoenix, Arizona.

Compensation

• Real family of four: $1,400.
• Individually cast actors: $350 each.

Male Deputy for “Thunder Road” Season 1

Job Description

“Thunder Road” Season 1 is seeking a male background actor to portray a professional law enforcement deputy in an upcoming scene filming in Senoia, Georgia. This paid television casting opportunity is looking for talent with the right presence and appearance to authentically portray a deputy on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a law enforcement deputy in a television scene.
• Maintain a professional and authoritative on-camera presence.
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams.
• Perform naturally and consistently throughout filming.
• Remain professional and prepared while working on set.

Requirements

• Male talent in their 40s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Open to all sizes.
• Must have a convincing look and presence for a professional law enforcement officer.
• Must be able to work in Senoia, Georgia.

Compensation

• $182 for 12 hours.

Upscale Background Actors for Television Shoot

Job Description

A television production for a well-known studio and producer is seeking non-union background actors for an upcoming shoot in Las Vegas, Nevada. Casting is looking for men and women with an upscale, polished appearance to portray guests in an elegant auction-style setting. This paid background acting opportunity is open to local Las Vegas talent who can bring a sophisticated and professional presence to the scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a background actor in a professional television production.
• Portray an upscale guest attending an auction-style event.
• Maintain a polished and natural on-camera presence.
• Follow direction from the production and casting teams.
• Remain professional and available throughout filming.

Requirements

• Men and women ages 25–55.
• Must have an upscale, polished appearance.
• Must have upscale wardrobe appropriate for an auction setting.
• Non-union talent only.
• Must be a local Las Vegas hire.
• Must be fully available for the production.

Compensation

• $160 flat rate for 8 hours.
• Overtime paid when applicable.

Experienced Film Production Assistants

Job Description

A film production is immediately hiring experienced production assistants to support an upcoming shoot. This paid film crew opportunity is seeking reliable, highly organized professionals who can handle clerical responsibilities, assist with day-to-day production needs, and help keep the set running efficiently. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, dependable, and ready to work in a fast-paced production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the production team with daily on-set operations.
• Complete clerical and administrative tasks as assigned.
• Support crew members with general production needs.
• Help maintain organization and efficiency throughout the shoot.
• Follow instructions from production supervisors and department leads.
• Adapt quickly to changing schedules, priorities, and production needs.

Requirements

• Previous film production assistant experience.
• Strong organizational and clerical skills.
• Reliable and self-motivated.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced film production environment.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Available for the required production period.

Compensation

• Paid position; compensation details will be discussed with selected candidates.

Arabic-Speaking Male and Female Actors for TV Commercial

Job Description

An upcoming TV commercial filming in the UAE is seeking Arabic-speaking male and female actors for on-camera roles. This commercial casting opportunity is ideal for performers who are fluent or confident speaking Arabic and can deliver natural, engaging performances for a professional advertising production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform an assigned role in a TV commercial.
• Deliver Arabic dialogue naturally and confidently on camera.
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams.
• Maintain a professional attitude throughout filming.
• Bring an authentic and engaging presence to the commercial.

Requirements

• Open to male and female actors.
• Must speak Arabic confidently.
• Comfortable performing on camera.
• Strong communication and performance skills.
• Must be available to work in the UAE.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity; compensation details will be discussed with selected actors.