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Upright Bass Player for 1960s Feature Film

Job Description

A feature film set in the 1960s is seeking a skilled upright bass player for a paid background role in Brooklyn, New York. Casting directors are looking for musicians who can authentically portray a 1960s-era bass player on screen. This opportunity is ideal for experienced upright bass performers interested in working on a period-piece film production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a 1960s upright bass player in a feature film
• Perform or convincingly handle an upright bass on camera
• Follow direction from the production team and background coordinators
• Maintain period-appropriate appearance and performance style
• Arrive prepared and ready for filming
• Work professionally with cast and crew throughout production

Requirements

• Must have upright bass playing experience
• Male
• Caucasian
• Able to portray a character from the 1960s era
• Comfortable appearing on camera in a featured background role
• Reliable and professional on set
• Available to work in Brooklyn, New York

Compensation

• $234 for 8 hours of work
• Paid featured background role
• Opportunity to appear in a major feature film
• Work on a professional period-piece production

Dinner Party Guests for TV Commercial

Job Description

A television commercial production is seeking talent to portray dinner party guests for an upcoming patio shoot in the Powhatan and Richmond, Virginia area. Producers are looking for individuals and real couples who can create a natural, relaxed atmosphere in a social gathering setting. This opportunity is ideal for performers who can authentically portray friends and couples enjoying a dinner party environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray dinner party guests in a patio social setting
• Interact naturally with fellow cast members during filming
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain realistic expressions and reactions throughout scenes
• Help create an authentic and welcoming gathering atmosphere

Requirements

• Ages 35–50
• Caucasian males and females
• Real couples are encouraged to apply
• Must be able to portray realistic social interactions
• Non-speaking background role
• Must be available to work in the Powhatan/Richmond, Virginia area
• Professional attitude and reliability required

Compensation

• $400 per talent
• Rate includes session and usage fees
• Broadcast television commercial and digital usage
• One-year usage term with potential renewal at client discretion

Diner Patrons for Television Production

Job Description

A television production is seeking background actors to portray diner patrons for an upcoming shoot in Mississauga, Ontario. This non-union opportunity is open to adults who can bring authentic and natural reactions to a restaurant setting. Talent should be comfortable working as background performers and available to work locally in the Greater Toronto Area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray diner patrons in restaurant scenes
• Follow on-set direction from the production team
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming
• Interact naturally within background environments
• Help create a realistic dining atmosphere on screen

Requirements

• Ages 20–50
• Open to all genders and ethnicities
• Must be available to work in Mississauga, Ontario
• Reliable transportation preferred
• Comfortable working as a background actor
• Ability to follow production instructions and maintain on-set professionalism

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity
• Non-union production
• Work on a professional television set
• Gain on-set experience and industry exposure

Featured Background Talent for Sunday Night Football Promo

Job Description

A major Sunday Night Football promotional shoot is seeking featured background talent in the Nashville, Tennessee area. This production is looking for energetic individuals who can authentically portray excited concertgoers in a high-energy crowd environment. Selected talent must be available for a full day of filming and comfortable participating in dynamic crowd scenes. Local hires only, as travel and accommodations will not be provided.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray enthusiastic concert attendees during promotional filming
• React naturally and authentically in crowd scenes
• Follow on-set direction from the production team
• Maintain energy and engagement throughout filming
• Participate safely in performance-based crowd sequences
• Work collaboratively with fellow performers and background talent

Requirements

• Must be 18–28 years old
• Open to all ethnicities
• Must be a local hire able to work in the Nashville, Tennessee area
• Real couples are encouraged to apply and should be comfortable portraying concertgoers together
• Gymnasts, dancers, acrobats, cheerleaders, and other athletic performers are encouraged to apply
• Must be physically capable of safely participating in shoulder-sit or shoulder-ride positions when required
• Comfortable working closely with other performers in a crowd setting
• Must have full-day availability for the production

Compensation

• $250 for up to 10 hours of work
• Non-union project
• Full usage rights with full buyout

Tech Bros & Office Workers for TV Series Background Roles

Job Description

A television series is casting background actors to portray tech bros and tech office workers in Nashville, Tennessee. This non-union opportunity is seeking energetic and professional talent who can help create an authentic workplace environment. Production is looking for both men and women to appear in office scenes for a popular television project.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray tech professionals and office employees in background scenes
• Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming
• Help create a realistic office and workplace atmosphere
• Be available for the full filming day if needed

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 25–55, to portray tech bros and office workers
• Female talent, ages 25–40
• Must be a local hire in the Nashville, Tennessee area
• Must be available regardless of call time
• Able to commit to a full filming day if required
• Professional attitude and reliability on set
• Must not have previously worked on this production

Compensation

• $100 for up to 8 hours guaranteed
• $12.50 per hour after 8 hours
• Professional television production experience
• Opportunity to work on a scripted TV series
• Networking opportunities within the entertainment industry

Church Crowd Extras for TV Series

Job Description

A television production is seeking attractive new faces to portray church crowd members in an upcoming scene. This background acting opportunity is ideal for performers looking to gain professional on-set experience while contributing to a realistic community gathering environment. Production is seeking talent with a wholesome, Hallmark-style appearance for this featured crowd scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a church attendee in background scenes
• Follow direction from assistant directors and production staff
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming
• Help create an authentic church community atmosphere
• Arrive prepared and available for the full filming schedule

Requirements

• Ages 25–55
• Open to diverse talent and white talent as specified by production needs
• Must be a new face who has not previously appeared on the production
• Attractive, wholesome, Hallmark-style appearance
• Men must be clean-shaven with no facial hair
• Must be available to work in the Gilford/Innisfil area
• ACTRA Apprentice or Full ACTRA members only
• Reliable and able to follow on-set direction

Compensation

• Paid television background role
• Professional production experience
• Opportunity to work on an established TV series
• Networking opportunities within the entertainment industry

Upscale Dive Bar Patrons for Netflix Series

Job Description

A Netflix series is seeking background actors to portray upscale dive bar patrons in Atlanta, Georgia. Production is looking for a diverse mix of distinctive personalities, character faces, and interesting individuals who can represent longtime regulars, local legends, tourists, and colorful bar guests. This role offers a chance to help create a vibrant and authentic social atmosphere on screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray bar patrons in background scenes
• React naturally to on-screen action and dialogue
• Follow direction from assistant directors and production staff
• Maintain continuity throughout filming
• Help create a lively and believable bar setting

Requirements

• Male and female talent
• Ages 40–70
• All ethnicities welcome
• Unique, character-filled looks encouraged
• Comfortable appearing in crowd and social scenes
• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Atlanta area

Compensation

• $150 for up to 12 hours guaranteed
• Overtime paid after 12 hours
• Fitting rate: $37.50 for up to 2 hours
• Opportunity to work on a Netflix production
• Professional television set experience

Upscale Dive Bar Waitress for Netflix Series

Job Description

A Netflix series is casting a female background actor to portray an upscale dive bar waitress. Production is looking for talent with personality, character, and a memorable presence who can help bring a beloved neighborhood bar setting to life. This role is ideal for performers who can naturally fit into an authentic bar environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an upscale dive bar waitress in background scenes
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain continuity and professionalism on set
• Contribute to creating a realistic bar atmosphere
• Attend fittings and filming as scheduled

Requirements

• Female, ages 50–65
• All ethnicities welcome
• Interesting and character-driven appearance
• Strong on-camera presence
• Waitressing experience is helpful but not required
• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Atlanta area

Compensation

• $150 for up to 12 hours guaranteed
• Overtime paid after 12 hours
• Fitting rate: $37.50 for up to 2 hours
• Opportunity to work on a Netflix production
• Professional television set experience

Upscale Dive Bar Bartender for Netflix Series

Job Description

A Netflix series is seeking a male background actor to portray an upscale dive bar bartender in Atlanta, Georgia. This character-driven role calls for someone with a distinctive look, strong presence, and the ability to embody a longtime bartender who has spent decades serving loyal patrons. Talent with authentic character faces and natural charisma are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an upscale dive bar bartender in background scenes
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain continuity throughout filming
• Help create an authentic bar environment on screen
• Arrive prepared for wardrobe fittings and filming dates

Requirements

• Male, ages 50–65
• All ethnicities welcome
• Interesting, character-driven look
• Comfortable portraying a seasoned bartender
• Bartending experience is helpful but not required
• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Atlanta area

Compensation

• $150 for up to 12 hours guaranteed
• Overtime paid after 12 hours
• Fitting rate: $37.50 for up to 2 hours
• Opportunity to work on a Netflix production
• Professional television set experience

Steel Mill Workers for Feature Film

Job Description

A feature film production is seeking men to portray steel mill workers in an upcoming movie filming in the Pittsburgh area. This paid background acting opportunity is ideal for individuals who can authentically represent hardworking industrial workers on screen. Production is specifically looking for fresh faces who have not previously worked on the project in certain featured categories.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a steel mill worker in background scenes
• Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming
• Arrive prepared and available for early call times
• Help create a realistic industrial work environment on screen

Requirements

• Male, ages 18–60
• Able to portray a steel mill worker
• Must be available for filming in the Pittsburgh area
• Comfortable working as background talent on a film set
• Reliable and punctual for early morning call times
• Fresh faces preferred who have not previously appeared in specific featured roles on the production

Compensation

• $250 for a 12-hour workday guaranteed
• Professional feature film experience
• Opportunity to work on a major film production
• Networking opportunities within the entertainment industry