Extra Jobs

Teenage Girls for Feature Film

Job Description
A casting team is seeking featured teenage girls for an upcoming feature film directed by Bob Byington. The production is looking for performers of all ethnicities to appear in a scene filming in Austin, Texas. Selected talent will participate in a featured role during an evening shoot for the independent film.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a featured teenage character in a feature film

• Follow direction from the director and production team on set

• Participate in scheduled evening filming

• Work professionally with cast and crew during production

Requirements

• Female teenagers ages 15–18+

• Open to all ethnicities

• Must be available to film in Austin, Texas

• Comfortable working on a film set and following production direction

Compensation

• $100 cash (paid at the end of the shoot)

Diner Patrons for “Chicago Fire” Background Scene

Job Description
A casting team is seeking background actors to portray diner patrons in an upcoming scene for the TV series Chicago Fire. The production is looking for men and women who can realistically portray everyday restaurant customers in a diner setting. These are non-speaking background roles filming in the Chicago area.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a diner patron in a restaurant scene

• Follow direction from the director and background casting team

• Participate in natural background actions such as eating, talking, or reacting within the scene

• Remain professional and available throughout the filming schedule

Requirements

• Male and female talent

• Ages 20s–60s

• Open to all ethnicities

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states

• Must provide recent photos when submitting

Compensation

• Paid non-speaking background role

Plainclothes Customers for Ford Commercial

Job Description
A Ford commercial is casting background actors to portray everyday customers in a dealership or business environment. The production is looking for natural, relatable individuals who can represent customers interacting in a professional setting. These roles will help create authentic scenes that reflect everyday automotive customer experiences.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a customer in background scenes

• Follow direction from the assistant directors and production team

• Perform natural interactions appropriate for a dealership setting

• Help create a realistic customer environment on camera

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 20–30

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Conservative, everyday appearance

• Comfortable appearing in background scenes for a commercial production

• Must be able to work in the Nashville, Tennessee area as a local hire

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA background rate: $448.70 for 8 hours (weekend double scale)

• Time and a half after 8 hours; double time after 10 hours

• Full usage and buyout included

Upscale Couples for Ford Commercial

Job Description
A Ford commercial is casting upscale couples for background roles in a professional lifestyle setting. The production is looking for well-presented individuals who can portray confident business professionals dressed in business attire. Real couples are encouraged to apply together, though individual submissions will also be considered.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a professional couple in background scenes

• Follow on-set direction from the production team

• Participate in lifestyle scenes that reflect a polished, upscale environment

• Maintain professional presence while filming

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 30–40

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Must have professional business attire such as suits

• Real couples encouraged to apply together, but individuals may also apply

• Must be able to work in the Nashville, Tennessee area as a local hire

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA background rate: $448.70 for 8 hours (weekend double scale)

• Time and a half after 8 hours; double time after 10 hours

• Full usage and buyout included

Auto Technicians for Ford Commercial

Job Description
A Ford commercial is casting background actors to portray auto technicians in an upcoming production filming in the Nashville, Tennessee area. The production is looking for individuals who can realistically represent automotive professionals working in a service environment. Talent with real automotive or technical experience is encouraged to apply to help bring authenticity to the scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an auto technician in background scenes

• Follow direction from the assistant directors and production team

• Perform natural movements appropriate for a service shop environment

• Help create a realistic automotive workplace setting on camera

Requirements

• Male, ages 30–45

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Must look like an auto technician or mechanic

• Automotive or repair experience is a plus

• Must be able to work in the Nashville, Tennessee area as a local hire

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA background rate: $448.70 for 8 hours (weekend double scale)

• Time and a half after 8 hours; double time after 10 hours

• Full usage and buyout included

Skateboarders for Feature Film

Job Description
A feature film is casting skateboarders for upcoming scenes featuring authentic street and lifestyle moments. The production is seeking individuals who own and know how to ride a skateboard and can confidently perform natural riding movements on camera. This opportunity is ideal for young adults who are comfortable skateboarding while appearing as background talent in a professional film production.

Job Responsibilities

• Ride a skateboard during filmed scenes

• Follow direction from the director and assistant directors on set

• Participate in outdoor lifestyle scenes as background talent

• Perform natural skateboarding movements while filming

Requirements

• Ages 18–28

• Must own and know how to ride a skateboard

• Comfortable skateboarding on camera

• Available to film in Georgia

Compensation

• $182 for a 12-hour filming day

• $10 additional pay for bringing your skateboard

Female Stand-In for Television Production

Job Description
A television production is seeking a female stand-in to assist the lighting and camera teams during filming. Stand-ins play a key role on set by taking the place of principal actors while the crew prepares lighting, camera angles, and scene blocking. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with a professional attitude who are interested in gaining experience working on a fast-paced television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Stand in for a principal actor during lighting and camera setup

• Work closely with the camera and lighting departments

• Maintain consistent positioning and movement during technical rehearsals

• Follow direction from the assistant directors and crew members

• Be available throughout the filming day as needed

Requirements

• Caucasian female

• Height between 5’3” and 5’5”

• Weight between 105–130 lbs

• Dark hair (short hair preferred)

• Ages 20s–40s

• Must be local to the Chicago area

Compensation

• $186 for 8 hours

• Time and a half paid after 8 hours

Male Background Actors for Feature Film Pool Scene

Job Description
A feature film is casting male background actors for a poolside scene in an upcoming production directed by acclaimed filmmakers. The scene will feature young adults enjoying a lively pool environment, and casting directors are seeking confident performers comfortable appearing on camera in swimwear. This is a great opportunity for actors looking to gain on-set experience working on a major film production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a background actor in a poolside scene

• Follow direction from the director and assistant directors on set

• Participate in social pool environment scenes with other cast members

• Maintain professionalism during filming

Requirements

• Male actors ages 18–30

• Open to all ethnicities

• Comfortable wearing a swimsuit on camera

• Available to work in Macon, Georgia

Compensation

• $182 for a 12-hour filming day

Clean-Cut Male Background Actor for TV Series Medic Role

Job Description
A television production is casting a clean-cut male background actor to portray a medic in an upcoming scene. The production is seeking talent with short hair and a professional appearance who can bring realism to a medical response environment. Filming will take place in Chicago, and selected talent will participate in scenes that help support the fast-paced storytelling of a television drama.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a medic in background scenes for a television production

• Follow direction from the director and assistant directors during filming

• Participate in realistic emergency or medical response scenes

• Maintain professional on-set behavior throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Male, ages 20s–50s

• Clean-shaven with short hair

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Comfortable portraying a medic in a dramatic scene

• Available to work in Chicago

Compensation

• $132.80 for 8 hours of work

• Time and a half paid after 8 hours

Background Actors to Portray Protesters for TV Series

Job Description
A television production is casting background actors to portray protesters for an upcoming scene set in the late 1990s. The project will film in the Franklin, Tennessee area and requires performers who can help create a realistic protest environment as part of a dramatic storyline. Casting directors are seeking a wide range of talent who can bring energy and authenticity to crowd scenes portraying individuals on both sides of a protest.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a protester in background scenes for a television production

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

• Participate in crowd scenes that reflect a realistic protest environment

• Submit wardrobe photos for virtual fitting if selected

• Maintain professionalism during long filming days

Requirements

• Men and women ages 18–70

• Production is especially seeking individuals ages 18–20 who can appear younger

• Must be local to the Franklin, Tennessee area

• Comfortable portraying a protester in a dramatic scene

• Able to provide photos for virtual wardrobe fitting

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours ($12.50 per hour guarantee)

• Time and a half after 8 hours