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Students Needed for TV Series Background Roles

Job Description

A television production is seeking young-looking students for paid background roles in an upcoming shoot in Toronto. Casting directors are looking for talent who can convincingly portray students in a school or campus environment. This opportunity is ideal for young adults interested in gaining on-set experience while working on a professional television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray students in background scenes
• Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors
• Participate in classroom, campus, or student-focused scenes as required
• Maintain continuity throughout filming
• Work professionally with cast and crew members

Requirements

• Ages 18–25
• Must be legally 18 years or older
• Must be able to convincingly portray a younger student
• Men especially encouraged to apply
• Open to AABP and non-union talent
• Comfortable working in background roles
• Reliable and able to follow production direction

Compensation

• $17.60 per hour
• Professional television production experience
• Opportunity to work on a scripted TV project
• Industry networking and on-set experience

Caucasian Female Needed for Flashback Scene in Production

Job Description

A production is seeking a Caucasian female performer for a flashback scene in an upcoming project filming in Mississauga. Casting directors are looking for fresh faces with a natural on-camera presence to portray a featured character in a professionally produced scene. This is a great opportunity for talent interested in gaining experience on a scripted production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a character in a flashback scene
• Follow direction from the production team and director
• Participate in scheduled filming activities
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout the shoot
• Collaborate effectively with cast and crew members

Requirements

• Caucasian female
• Ages 43–46
• Must be a new face to the production
• Must wear a size 4 dress to fit wardrobe requirements
• Comfortable performing on camera
• Reliable and able to follow direction
• Available to work in Mississauga

Compensation

• $328 for a 4-hour shoot
• Open to ACTRA, AABP, and non-union talent
• Professional production experience
• Opportunity to work in a featured flashback scene

Coffee Shop Background Actors Needed for SAG Commercial

Job Description

A SAG commercial production is casting background actors to portray coffee shop patrons in an upcoming project filming in Atlanta, Georgia. Casting directors are seeking men and women of all ethnicities to help create an authentic and lively café atmosphere. This paid opportunity is open to both SAG members and non-members and offers the chance to work on a professional commercial production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray coffee shop customers in background scenes
• Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors
• Help create realistic café and social interactions on camera
• Maintain continuity throughout filming
• Work professionally with cast and crew members

Requirements

• Men and women ages 20–70
• All ethnicities encouraged to apply
• Available for filming in Atlanta, Georgia
• Available for scheduled fitting and production dates
• Comfortable working in a background acting role
• Reliable and able to follow production direction
• SAG membership not required to submit

Compensation

• SAG commercial background rate: $448.70 for 8 hours
• Professional commercial production experience
• Opportunity to work on a SAG commercial
• Industry exposure and networking opportunities

Pedestrians Needed for TV Series “Dexter: Resurrection”

Job Description

A television production is seeking non-union background actors to portray pedestrians in upcoming scenes for the hit TV series Dexter: Resurrection. Filming will take place in Manhattan, New York, and will feature summer exterior scenes. This is a great opportunity for local talent looking to gain experience on a major television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray pedestrians in outdoor city scenes
• Follow direction from assistant directors and production staff
• Maintain continuity throughout filming
• Help create authentic New York City street environments
• Work professionally with cast and crew members

Requirements

• Non-union talent
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Manhattan, New York
• Comfortable participating in outdoor summer filming
• Reliable and available for the scheduled filming date
• Able to follow production direction and remain on set as needed
• All ethnicities and backgrounds encouraged to apply

Compensation

• $187 for up to 10 hours of work
• Overtime paid after 10 hours
• Opportunity to work on a major television series
• Professional on-set experience
• Industry networking opportunities

Female Bartender Needed for Featured Background Role

Job Description

A television production is casting a featured background performer to portray a bartender in a country dive bar scene. Casting directors are seeking a woman with an authentic, lived-in look who feels naturally at home behind the bar. This role is ideal for talent with strong character presence who can help create a realistic and engaging atmosphere on screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a bartender in featured background scenes
• Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors
• Create authentic bar and customer service interactions on camera
• Maintain continuity throughout filming
• Collaborate professionally with cast and crew members

Requirements

• Female talent
• Ages 40–60
• Must be local to the Nashville, Tennessee area
• Authentic, character-driven appearance preferred
• Comfortable portraying a bartender in a country dive bar setting
• Missing teeth or an imperfect smile is a plus
• Reliable and available for the entire filming day
• Must not have previously worked on this production in a conflicting role

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours ($12.50 per hour)
• Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours
• Guaranteed 8-hour rate
• Featured background role in a television production
• Professional on-set experience and industry exposure

Beer Commercial Extras Needed

Job Description

A beer brand commercial is seeking men and women for paid background roles in an upcoming production filming in Austin, Texas. Casting directors are looking for energetic, authentic individuals of all ethnicities to help create lively social scenes for the commercial. Talent with line dancing or two-stepping experience is especially encouraged to apply. This is a great opportunity for performers and newcomers alike to gain on-set commercial experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent in a beer commercial
• Follow direction from the production team during filming
• Participate in social and crowd scenes
• Help create an authentic and engaging atmosphere on camera
• Maintain professionalism throughout the production day

Requirements

• Men and women ages 25–55
• All ethnicities encouraged to apply
• Must be at least 25 years old
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Available to work in Austin, Texas
• Line dancing or two-stepping experience is a plus
• Reliable and comfortable on camera

Compensation

• $250 for a 10-hour shoot day
• Paid via payroll
• Professional commercial production experience
• Opportunity to appear in a national advertising campaign

Country Bar Regulars Needed for TV Series Background Roles

Job Description

A television production is seeking male background actors to portray country bar regulars in an upcoming scene filming in the Nashville, Tennessee area. This non-union opportunity is ideal for local talent who can bring authentic energy and character to a lively bar setting. Casting directors are looking for dependable performers who are comfortable spending a full day on set and contributing to realistic background action.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a country bar patron in background scenes
• Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors
• Maintain continuity and consistency throughout filming
• Interact naturally within the scene as directed
• Arrive on time and remain available throughout the production day

Requirements

• Male talent
• Ages 18–65
• Must be local to the Nashville, Tennessee area
• Comfortable portraying a country bar regular
• Available for the entire filming day
• Reliable, professional, and able to follow direction
• Must not have previously worked on this production in a conflicting role

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours ($12.50 per hour)
• Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours
• Guaranteed 8-hour rate
• Professional television production experience
• Opportunity to work on a major TV production

Background Talent Needed for Promotional Content Campaign

Job Description

A promotional content project is seeking background talent for a non-union production filming in the Nashville, Tennessee area. Casting directors are looking for men, women, and children to portray residents enjoying a vibrant lakeside community. This project will feature neighborhood, outdoor recreation, and community lifestyle scenes, making it a great opportunity for local talent interested in commercial and promotional work.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent in promotional content
• Participate in neighborhood, lakeside, and community scenes
• Follow direction from the production team
• Help create authentic lifestyle and community-focused moments
• Work professionally with cast and crew on set

Requirements

• Must be local to the Nashville, Tennessee area
• Men and women ages 20–60
• Children ages 6–12 welcome with parent or guardian participation
• Families encouraged to apply
• Individuals comfortable riding bicycles preferred
• Paddle board experience is a plus
• Comfortable around dogs
• All ethnicities encouraged to apply
• Must be available for scheduled filming dates

Compensation

• $90 for up to 2 hours of work
• Guaranteed minimum payment
• Professional production experience
• Opportunity to appear in promotional marketing content

Babies Needed for TV Series Background Role

Job Description

A television series is seeking babies for a paid background acting opportunity in the Atlanta area. Casting directors are looking for infants who appear to be between 9 and 12 months old to portray African American babies in an upcoming scene. This is a great opportunity for parents interested in getting their child involved in a professional television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a television series as a background performer
• Participate in filming under the supervision of a parent or guardian
• Follow production guidelines and on-set requirements
• Attend the scheduled filming date if selected

Requirements

• Babies who appear to be 9–12 months old
• Must be able to portray African American
• Must be based in or able to work in the Atlanta area
• Parent or guardian must be available throughout filming
• Comfortable in a professional production environment

Compensation

• Twins: $250 for a 10-hour filming day
• Single babies: $200 for a 10-hour filming day
• Professional television production experience
• Opportunity to appear in a television series

Police Officers for Television Series

Job Description

A hit television series is seeking male background actors to portray police officers in upcoming scenes. This paid background acting opportunity is open to new faces who can authentically represent law enforcement personnel on screen. Local talent in the Nashville area is encouraged to apply for this television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a police officer in television series scenes
• Follow direction from the production team and background casting staff
• Maintain a professional law enforcement appearance on camera
• Participate in background and featured crowd scenes as assigned
• Attend a required wardrobe fitting before filming
• Remain available for extended filming hours if needed

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 25–55
• Must be able to portray a police officer
• Non-union performers welcome
• Must be a local hire in the Nashville, Tennessee area
• Must be available for a wardrobe fitting
• Must be available regardless of call time
• Able to commit to up to 12+ hours on set if required
• New faces are strongly encouraged to submit

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours guaranteed
• $12.50 per hour base rate
• Time-and-a-half paid after 8 hours
• Opportunity to work on a major television production
• Professional on-set experience with cast and crew