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Extras Ages 10–100 – Nonprofit Art Video Project
Job Description
A nonprofit art project is now casting 200 extras for a unique video production in Medina, NY. This open casting call welcomes participants ages 10 to 100 of all ethnicities, genders, abilities, and backgrounds. No prior acting experience is required.
Participants will take part in a large-scale auditorium scene featuring social movement, breathing exercises, and creative collaboration with a composer. The final video will be showcased at a public event and may also appear in museum exhibitions and social media platforms.
This is a volunteer opportunity designed for community involvement, artistic expression, and film credit experience.
Job Responsibilities
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Participate in guided social movement and breathing exercises
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Collaborate in a large group auditorium setting
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Follow direction from the creative team and composer
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Be present for the full event schedule
Requirements
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Ages 10–100
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All ethnicities, genders, and abilities encouraged to participate
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Comfortable being filmed in a large group environment
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Available for the scheduled event in Medina, NY
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Open to volunteer participation in a nonprofit art project
Compensation
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Volunteer role
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Film credit
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Lunch provided
Trailer Park Residents & Bodyguards – Background Actors
Job Description
A film production is now casting men and women to portray trailer park residents, with and without cars, as well as bodyguards for a confrontation scene. This paid background acting opportunity is open to talent ages 18 and older of all ethnicities.
Producers are seeking authentic, character-driven looks to help create a realistic trailer park setting. Some roles require access to a personal vehicle, while others do not. There is also a need for African American and Caucasian talent to portray bodyguards in a featured confrontation moment.
This is a great opportunity for Georgia-based actors looking to secure paid on-set experience in a dynamic production environment.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray trailer park residents in background scenes
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Use your personal vehicle if cast in a with-car role
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Perform as a bodyguard in a confrontation scene (if selected)
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Follow direction from the assistant director and production team
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Maintain professionalism and continuity during filming
Requirements
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Men and women, ages 18+
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All ethnicities encouraged to apply
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Must be local to Tyrone, GA
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Vehicles cannot be red, black, or white (if submitting with car)
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Provide vehicle year, color, make, and model if applicable
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African American and Caucasian talent needed for bodyguard roles
Compensation
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$168 for 12 hours
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$35 car bump if booked with vehicl
Precision Drivers With Experience – TV Series
Job Description
A new television series filming in Atlanta is now casting paid male and female extras with real precision driving experience. This casting call is seeking certified precision drivers of all ethnicities who can safely perform controlled driving maneuvers on camera.
Talent must be experienced and able to demonstrate prior precision driving work. Production is looking for professionals who understand on-set safety, vehicle control, and stunt coordination. Applicants must be fully available for a full production day, as filming may last 8 to 12 hours.
This is a great opportunity for stunt drivers and experienced automotive professionals to secure paid TV work in Atlanta.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform precision driving maneuvers for camera
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Follow instructions from the stunt coordinator and production team
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Maintain safety and control during all driving sequences
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Remain available for the full filming schedule
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Provide vehicle details for production approval
Requirements
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Male and female talent
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All ethnicities encouraged to apply
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Must be a certified precision driver and/or have a resume with prior driving credits
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Must be local to Atlanta, GA
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Provide vehicle year, color, make, and model
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Submit recent headshot and full-body photo
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Open availability for an 8–12 hour workday
Compensation
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$350 for 8 hours
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Overtime paid after 8 hours
Seafood Warehouse Employees With Cars – Background Actors
Job Description
A film production is now casting men and women to portray seafood warehouse employees with cars for an upcoming shoot in Georgia. This paid background acting opportunity is open to talent ages 18 and older of all ethnicities who can bring authenticity to a working warehouse environment.
Background actors will appear in scenes that require employees arriving to or working around a seafood warehouse location. Vehicles will be featured on camera, so applicants must have access to a car that meets production requirements.
This is a great opportunity for Atlanta-area performers looking to secure paid background work with an added car bump incentive.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray seafood warehouse employees in background scenes
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Use your personal vehicle as part of the filmed environment
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Follow direction from the assistant director and production team
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Maintain professionalism and continuity on set
Requirements
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Men and women, ages 18+
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All ethnicities encouraged to apply
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Must own a vehicle available for filming
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Vehicles cannot be red, black, or white
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Provide year, color, make, and model of vehicle
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Must be able to work locally in Griffin, GA
Compensation
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$168 for 12 hours
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Additional $35 car bump
Male Photo Double – “Smoky” Film
Job Description
A film production is now casting a male photo double for the project “Smoky.” This paid casting call is seeking a Caucasian male with brunette or dirty blonde hair, ages 20–35, who closely matches specific measurements for continuity and body double work.
The selected talent will step in for the lead actor in certain scenes, ensuring visual consistency for production. Filming will take place in Fairburn, Georgia, and applicants must match the listed sizes as closely as possible.
This is a strong opportunity for experienced photo doubles and actors who fit the exact specifications and are ready for professional on-set work.
Job Responsibilities
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Serve as a photo double for the lead actor
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Match the actor’s build, height, and wardrobe measurements
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Follow direction from the director and wardrobe department
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Maintain continuity during filming
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Be available for scheduled shoot dates
Requirements
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Caucasian male
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Ages 20–35
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Brunette or dirty blonde hair
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Height: 5’11”
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Chest: 37”
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Shirt: 16/34
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Waist: 32
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Pants: 32×31
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Shoe size: 9.5
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Must be able to work locally in Georgia
Compensation
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$196 for 12 hours
Male Photo Double – “Smoky”
Job Description
A film production is seeking a Caucasian male photo double for the project “Smoky.” This paid casting call is looking for a brunette male between the ages of 25 and 35 who closely matches specific measurements for continuity purposes. The selected talent will work as a body double in key scenes, matching the lead actor’s build and appearance.
Filming will take place in Chatworth, Georgia. This is a strong opportunity for experienced photo doubles or actors who match the exact wardrobe and sizing requirements and are available for scheduled shoot days.
Job Responsibilities
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Serve as a photo double matching the lead actor’s physical build
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Follow direction from the director and wardrobe department
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Maintain continuity in scenes requiring a body double
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Be available for all scheduled filming days
Requirements
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Caucasian male
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Ages 25–35
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Brunette hair
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Height: 5’10”
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Weight: Approximately 175 lbs
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Shirt: 16.75 x 33
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Pants: 33 x 34
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Jacket: 40R
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Shoe size: 11
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Must be able to work locally in Georgia
Compensation
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$196 for 12 hours
Firefighter Role – TV Series Background Actor
Job Description
A popular TV series is now casting clean-shaven male background actors to portray firefighters in an upcoming episode filming in the Chicago area. This paid background acting opportunity is open to men in their 20s to 40s of all ethnicities who can realistically play a firefighter (non-real).
Producers are seeking fresh faces who have not worked on the show within the past two weeks. This is a non-speaking, paid extra role designed to bring authenticity and energy to emergency response scenes.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a firefighter in background scenes
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Follow direction from the assistant director and production team
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Maintain professional appearance and continuity throughout filming
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Be available for the scheduled filming day
Requirements
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Male, ages 20s–40s
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Clean-shaven with short hair
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All ethnicities encouraged to apply
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Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or bordering states to Illinois
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Cannot have worked on this production within the last two weeks
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Must provide full clothing sizes for wardrobe
Compensation
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$200 for 8 hours
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Time and a half after 8 hours
Real Police Officers – TV Series Background Role
Job Description
A hit TV series is now casting real police officers for a paid background acting role in Chicago. This casting call is seeking male and female law enforcement professionals of all ethnicities to appear in a non-speaking, featured background role.
Producers are looking for authentic police officers who can bring realism to the scene. This is a great opportunity for real-life officers interested in television production and paid on-set experience.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a real police officer in background scenes
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Follow on-set direction from the assistant director and production team
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Maintain professional appearance and authenticity on camera
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Be available for the scheduled filming day in the Chicago area
Requirements
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Must be a real police officer
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Male and female talent encouraged to apply
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All ethnicities welcome
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Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or bordering states to Illinois
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Cannot have worked on this production within the past two weeks
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Must provide full clothing sizes for wardrobe
Compensation
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$200 for 8 hours
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Time and a half after 8 hours
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$25 special ability bump
Cheerleaders – Feature Film Background Roles
Job Description
A major feature film is now casting cheerleaders ages 13 and older to portray spirited, high-energy performers in upcoming scenes filming in Savannah, Georgia. This paid background casting call is open to all ethnicities and is seeking athletic individuals who can bring authentic cheerleader energy to the screen.
Producers are looking for talent with strong presence, enthusiasm, and team spirit. Real cheer experience is a plus but not required. Filming is scheduled for mid-June, and selected talent will help bring dynamic school and competition-style scenes to life.
This is a great opportunity for high school, college, and competitive cheerleaders — as well as athletic performers — to gain experience on a major film set.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray cheerleaders in background scenes
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Perform basic cheer movements and spirited reactions as directed
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Follow direction from the assistant director and choreography team
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Maintain high energy and professionalism during filming
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Be available for scheduled shoot dates in Savannah
Requirements
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Ages 13+
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All ethnicities encouraged to apply
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Athletic and energetic
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Real cheer experience preferred but not required
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Must be able to work locally in Savannah, GA
Compensation
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Adults: $182 for 12 hours
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Minors: $120 for 8 hours
SAG Commercial Background Actors – Major Vehicle Manufacturer
Job Description
A major vehicle manufacturer commercial is now casting SAG commercial background actors for an upcoming shoot in the Austin area. This SAG-AFTRA commercial casting call is seeking background talent ages 18 and older of all ethnicities to appear in a high-profile national advertisement.
Most background actors will be scheduled for one primary workday, with production operating under the SAG-AFTRA Commercial Agreement. Talent will be paid at the SAG National Extra scale and compensated directly.
This is an excellent opportunity for performers looking to secure union commercial work and gain experience on a professional commercial set.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray background characters in a commercial production
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Follow direction from the commercial director and assistant director
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Maintain professionalism and energy during filming
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Be available for scheduled work in the Austin area
Requirements
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Ages 18+
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All ethnicities encouraged to apply
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Must be eligible to work under SAG-AFTRA Commercial guidelines
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SAG-AFTRA membership not required to submit
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Must be comfortable being booked based on submitted photos
Compensation
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SAG National Extra Scale: $469 for 8 hours
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Paid under the SAG-AFTRA Commercial Agreement


