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College Students, Parents, and Grandparents – Background Actors

Job Description
A scripted television series is casting background actors to portray college students, parents, and grandparents in campus and family-related scenes. This opportunity is open to Westchester County locals who can bring authenticity and realism to everyday moments featured in the series.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray college students, parents, or grandparents in background scenes

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity

• Appear natural and engaged in campus or family environments

• Work collaboratively with cast and crew during filming

Requirements

• Westchester County locals only

• Ages 18 and older

• All genders and ethnicities welcome

• Comfortable portraying everyday student or family roles

• Must be fully available for filming as scheduled

• Must be able to provide valid identification for payment purposes

Compensation

• $187 for up to 10 hours

• Non-union background role

College Student Background Actors

Job Description
A film production is seeking college student–type background actors for an upcoming shoot. This role is perfect for young adults who can naturally portray students in realistic campus-style scenes. Performers will help create an authentic, energetic atmosphere on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray college students in background scenes

• React naturally in classroom or campus-style environments

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity

Requirements

• Ages 18 to mid-20s

• Must have a youthful, college student appearance

• Comfortable with early morning call times

• Reliable, professional, and able to take direction

Compensation

• Paid background role

• Competitive rates provided by production

Teen Background Actors to Portray Middle School Students

Job Description
A network television series is casting teen background actors to portray middle school students in a non-union background role. This scene requires natural, age-appropriate behavior and the ability to follow direction in a professional on-set environment. It’s a great opportunity for young performers to gain experience on a television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray middle school students in scripted scenes

• Follow on-set direction for background movement and continuity

• Interact naturally with other background performers

• Remain professional and attentive throughout filming

Requirements

• All genders, ages 11–14

• Must be local to the Nashville, TN area

• Comfortable appearing on camera in a school setting

• Able to commit to a full on-set day

• Reliable and able to follow instructions

• Prior background experience is helpful but not required

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours ($12.50 per hour)

• 8-hour guarantee

• Overtime paid at time-and-a-half after 8 hours

• Paid non-union background role

Dancer Extra (Ballet-Inspired)

Job Description
A true crime series is casting dancer extras with professional-level movement to appear in visually stylized scenes inspired by ballet.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform controlled dance movements on camera

• Take choreography and movement direction

• Maintain consistency during filming

Requirements

• Strong dance background

• Physique and movement similar to a professional ballerina

• Comfortable on camera

Compensation

• $75 flat rate

Featured Violinist (Featured Role)

Job Description
A true crime television project is casting a featured female violinist for a dramatic scene. This role highlights live violin performance and on-camera presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform violin on camera during a featured scene

• Take direction from production and music supervisors

• Maintain performance continuity during filming

Requirements

• Female

• White

• Thin build

• Must play the violin (virtuoso level not required)

• Prior performance experience preferred

Compensation

• $100 flat rate

African American Physical Therapist Background Role

Job Description
A television production is seeking an African American male physical therapist to appear as background talent in a professional on-camera role. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with real physical therapy experience who can authentically perform basic injury care in a realistic setting. Both union and non-union performers are welcome.

This role requires natural, believable actions and is intended for performers who can bring real-world skills to a filmed environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a physical therapist in a background scene

• Demonstrate basic physical therapy techniques, including injury wrapping

• Follow on-set direction from the production team

• Maintain professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• African American male

• Must have physical therapy experience

• Knowledge of how to properly wrap an injury

• Must be registered with Central Casting

• Comfortable working on a television set

Compensation

• $234 for union (special ability rate)

• $154 for non-union performers

• Paid background role for television production

Porch Guy Featured Background Role

Job Description
A commercial production is seeking a male performer to portray a friendly, down-to-earth porch local. This role calls for a warm, approachable presence with a natural, everyday look. Talent may be upgraded to featured or speaking depending on scene usage.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a welcoming porch character in a commercial scene

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity

• Bring a relaxed, genuine presence on camera

• Remain available for a full filming day

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 30–60

• All ethnicities welcome

• Down-home, warm, kind face; everyday local look

• Must be a Nashville, TN area local hire

Compensation

• $250 base rate for up to 12 hours

• Possible upgrade:

  • $500 additional if featured (non-speaking)

  • $750 additional if featured with dialogue

• Upgrade not guaranteed

CSI Tech Roles for Non-Union True Crime Reenactment Series

Job Description
A network-style true crime reenactment series is seeking talent for CSI Tech #2 and CSI Tech #3. These roles are a great fit for performers who can deliver a believable, professional law enforcement presence in scripted reenactment scenes. If you’re physically fit, clean-cut, and comfortable on camera, this is a solid paid opportunity to work on a true crime recreation production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a CSI technician in scripted true crime reenactment scenes

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity across takes

• Perform investigative actions naturally for camera (scene work, evidence handling, procedural movement)

• Maintain a professional, focused presence in law enforcement-style scenes

Requirements

• Male or female, appears ages 30s–40s

• Physically fit with a clean-cut look

• Comfortable working with scripted true crime content

• Reliable, punctual, and able to take direction well

Compensation

• $75/day

Fort Lauderdale Perps (Paid Background Role)

Job Description
A production is casting paid background actors to portray perps in police station scenes. This is a great opportunity for talent looking for paid extras work, crime drama background roles, and non-speaking on-camera experience in a professional set environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a “perp” character in non-speaking police station scenes

• Follow direction from the background team and maintain continuity

• Arrive on time and remain available for the full filming window

• Wear your own wardrobe based on production-provided guidelines if booked

Requirements

• Ages 18+

• Any gender, any ethnicity

• Comfortable portraying a suspect/perp role on camera

• Able to complete the required application form and provide requested details

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

Casting Male Servers for TV Production

Job Description
A television production is seeking real male servers with authentic food service experience to appear in a non-speaking background role. Talent will portray restaurant staff in a scene requiring natural movement, professionalism, and familiarity with serving duties. This role is ideal for men who have previously worked as servers and feel comfortable handling plates, drinks, and trays on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a server in a non-speaking background scene

• Perform basic serving actions such as holding plates or carrying trays

• Follow direction for placement, movement, and continuity

• Attend a wardrobe fitting if selected

• Maintain professionalism and readiness on set

Requirements

• Male, ages 40–70

• All ethnicities welcome

• Must live in or near Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or bordering states

• Real serving experience required (current or past)

• Available for filming on the specified date

• Must be comfortable being photographed for director review

• Must provide current hair length and facial hair accuracy

Compensation

• Paid background role (rate provided upon selection)