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Resort Content Creators Wanted

Job Description

A luxury resort is seeking talented content creators for an exciting collaboration opportunity. If you create engaging travel, lifestyle, wellness, or hospitality content, this is your chance to partner with a beautiful resort and showcase unforgettable experiences through authentic social media content. Creators with a passion for storytelling and high-quality visuals are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

  • Create engaging photo and video content during your resort stay.
  • Showcase the resort’s amenities, accommodations, and experiences.
  • Produce authentic lifestyle and travel-focused social media content.
  • Collaborate with the resort’s marketing team on branded content.

Requirements

  • Content creator with an active social media presence.
  • Experience creating lifestyle, travel, wellness, or hospitality content.
  • Strong storytelling and visual content creation skills.
  • Professional and collaborative attitude.

Compensation

  • Resort collaboration opportunity.
  • Complimentary resort experience.

Chicago UGC & Content Creators Wanted

Job Description

A premium wellness sanctuary in Chicago is looking for local UGC creators and content creators to collaborate on authentic social media content. This opportunity is ideal for creators who enjoy producing lifestyle, wellness, fitness, or self-care content and want to partner with an established wellness brand. Selected creators will experience the facility firsthand while creating engaging content for their audiences.

Job Responsibilities

  • Create authentic UGC and social media content featuring the wellness sanctuary.
  • Capture photo and video content during your visit.
  • Share your experience through engaging storytelling.
  • Collaborate with the brand to produce high-quality promotional content.

Requirements

  • Must be a Chicago-based UGC creator or content creator.
  • Passion for wellness, fitness, lifestyle, or self-care content.
  • Active on social media with experience creating engaging content.
  • Able to collaborate professionally with the brand.

Compensation

  • Complimentary wellness experience.
  • Content collaboration opportunity.
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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Newborn Twin Babies for TV Series

Job Description

A television series is seeking Caucasian or Latino newborn twin babies for featured background roles in an upcoming episode filming in the Chicago area. Production is looking for twin boys or girls weighing 10 pounds or less. Families based in Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or nearby border states to Illinois are encouraged to apply. This is a paid opportunity with a baby nurse on set to ensure a safe and comfortable filming environment.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear as newborn twins in television scenes.
  • Participate in a professionally managed on-set production.
  • Work alongside a parent or guardian during filming.
  • Follow production scheduling and on-set guidelines.

Requirements

  • Caucasian or Latino newborn twin boys or girls.
  • Must weigh 10 pounds or less.
  • Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby border states to Illinois.
  • Must be eligible to obtain an Illinois work permit for newborn performers.

Compensation

  • $200 for 2 hours per newborn.
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Job Type:
Other
Skills:
Acting

Wisconsin University Graduates for Commercial

Job Description

A commercial production is casting real graduates from Wisconsin universities for a paid on-camera opportunity in Madison, Wisconsin. This casting call is seeking individuals who have earned an undergraduate or graduate degree from one of Wisconsin’s university systems and are comfortable speaking and performing on camera. If you’re a Wisconsin graduate with a confident on-screen presence, this is an exciting commercial opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear in a commercial production.
  • Deliver scripted or natural dialogue on camera.
  • Follow direction from the production team.
  • Participate in a one-day commercial shoot in Madison, Wisconsin.

Requirements

  • Must have an undergraduate or graduate degree from one of Wisconsin’s university systems.
  • Proof of graduation is required.
  • Acting or public speaking experience is preferred.
  • Comfortable speaking and walking on camera.
  • Available to work in Madison, Wisconsin.

Compensation

  • $2,500 session fee.
  • 20% agency fee.
  • $750 travel stipend, if needed.
  • Hotel accommodations provided by the client, if needed.
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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Newborn Twin Extras for TV Series

Job Description

A television production is now casting Caucasian or Latino newborn twins for featured background roles in an upcoming episode filming in the Chicago, Illinois area. Casting directors are seeking newborn twins weighing 10 pounds or less to appear on screen. This paid acting opportunity is open to local families living in Chicago, nearby suburbs, and surrounding border states.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray newborn twins in featured background scenes for a television series.
  • Participate in a professionally supervised on-set filming environment.
  • Be available for approximately two hours of filming.
  • Follow production and safety guidelines during the shoot.

Requirements

  • Caucasian or Latino newborn twin boys or girls.
  • Twins must weigh 10 pounds or less.
  • Must live in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, Illinois, or nearby border states.
  • Must be eligible to obtain the required Illinois work permit before filming.
  • Parents must be available to accompany the newborns during production.

Compensation

  • $200 per newborn for approximately two hours of filming.
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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Stand-In for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

A hit television series is casting a stand-in for upcoming episodes filming in the Chicago area. Casting directors are seeking an African American male who closely matches the lead actor’s height, build, and complexion to assist with lighting and camera blocking during production. This is a paid opportunity for performers available to work on multiple filming days.

Job Responsibilities

  • Serve as a stand-in during television production.
  • Assist with lighting, camera blocking, and rehearsals.
  • Follow direction from the production crew.
  • Be available for multiple filming days as needed.

Requirements

  • African American male.
  • Ages 20s–40s.
  • Height between 6’4″ and 6’8″.
  • Weight between 185–240 lbs.
  • Medium to light skin tone.
  • Dark hair.
  • Must be local to Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states.
  • Available for the required production schedule.

Compensation

  • $192 for 8 hours.
  • Time and a half after 8 hours.
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Extras for Indie Feature Film

Job Description

A union ultra low budget independent feature film is casting paid background extras for key scenes filming in Chicago, Illinois. Casting directors are seeking performers to portray police officers, detectives, EMTs, reporters, and restaurant patrons. This is a great opportunity for actors interested in working on an independent film production in featured background roles.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray assigned background characters in featured film scenes.
  • Follow direction from the production team on set.
  • Maintain continuity throughout filming.
  • Remain available for the full filming schedule if booked.

Requirements

  • Ages 25–70.
  • Open to all genders and ethnicities.
  • Seeking talent to portray police officers, detectives, EMTs, reporters, and restaurant patrons.
  • Ability to work in the Chicago, Illinois area.
  • Police uniforms or law enforcement accessories are a plus for police roles.

Compensation

  • $136.40 for up to 8 hours.
  • Overtime paid at time and one-half after 8 hours.
  • Paid at wrap.
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Job Type:
Model
Skills:
Modeling

Bridal Model Casting Call

Job Description

A paid bridal modeling opportunity is now casting female models for an upcoming in-person casting call in Chicago. Casting directors are seeking confident, runway-ready talent to model bridal fashion. This opportunity is ideal for aspiring and experienced models who meet the required height and size specifications and are available to attend the in-person casting session.

Job Responsibilities

  • Model bridal gowns and wedding fashion for the production.
  • Attend the in-person casting call in Chicago.
  • Follow direction from the casting and creative team.
  • Represent bridal designs with confidence and professionalism.

Requirements

  • Female, ages 18–35.
  • Height between 5’7″ and 5’11” (no exceptions).
  • Dress size 4–8 or 12–18.
  • Must be available to attend the in-person casting in Chicago.

Compensation

  • Paid modeling opportunity.
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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

CASTING CALL — Commercial, 2026

CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting

PROJECT: Commercial

ROLES: Maddy Siegrist Stand-In

SHOOT DATES: July 26, 2026 through July 26, 2026

AVAILABILITY: Must be available for the scheduled filming day. Call time: TBD

LOCATION: Chicago, IL

RATE: $500/12

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SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:

Maddy Siegrist Stand-In
• Height: 6’2″
• Weight: Not specified
• Caucasian female, age 18+, with dark hair.
• Must closely match the appearance of Maddy Siegrist.
• Stand-in experience preferred, but talent who closely matches the required height and look will also be considered.

Stand-in experience preferred, if applicable.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

This opportunity is cast by 4 Star Casting.

It is completely FREE to apply.

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

African American Male Stand-In for TV Series

Job Description

A popular television drama is seeking an African American male stand-in for an exciting paid opportunity filming in the Chicago area. Casting directors are looking for a performer who closely matches the lead actor’s height, weight, complexion, and hair color to assist with lighting, camera blocking, and rehearsals. This recurring stand-in role offers the chance to work throughout the early months of production on a long-running television series.

Job Responsibilities

  • Serve as the stand-in for a principal actor during lighting setups and camera rehearsals.
  • Match the actor’s physical appearance as closely as possible.
  • Follow directions from the assistant director, camera, and lighting departments.
  • Maintain professionalism and availability for recurring filming schedules.

Requirements

  • African American male, ages 20–40.
  • Height between 6’4″ and 6’8″.
  • Weight between 185–240 lbs.
  • Medium to light skin tone.
  • Dark hair.
  • Must closely match the principal actor’s height, weight, and complexion.
  • Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or bordering states able to work in Illinois.
  • Available for recurring stand-in work during the first several months of production.

Compensation

  • $192 for 8 hours.
  • Time-and-a-half after 8 hours.
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