Extra Jobs in New York, New York
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Restaurant Employees for Feature Film Background Roles
Job Description
A feature film production is now casting background actors to portray restaurant employees in upcoming scenes filming in Savannah, Georgia. Casting directors are seeking talent of all ethnicities to play servers, waiters, waitresses, bus staff, and hostesses in a busy restaurant setting.
This opportunity is ideal for performers with real restaurant or serving experience who want to gain on-set experience in a professional film production.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray restaurant employees in feature film scenes
- Perform realistic restaurant service and background actions
- Follow direction from the production team during filming
- Maintain professionalism and continuity on set
- Work collaboratively with cast and crew members
Requirements
- Ages 18–50
- Open to all ethnicities
- Seeking talent to portray servers, waitstaff, bus staff, and hostesses
- Restaurant or serving experience preferred
- Comfortable working on camera in a restaurant environment
- Must complete the required casting application process
Compensation
- $182 for 12 hours
- Opportunity to appear in a feature film production
Performers and Creatives for Immersive Art Productions
Job Description
A Brooklyn-based art collective is now casting actors, performers, creators, and unconventional artists for a series of immersive productions and interactive storytelling experiences. The creative team is seeking expressive individuals interested in collaborative performance, social media content creation, experimental theater, and immersive world-building.
Projects include interactive cabaret experiences, gamified public events, devised theater productions, and character-driven digital content designed to blur the lines between performance art, storytelling, and community engagement.
Job Responsibilities
- Participate in immersive theater and live performance productions
- Collaborate on character creation and story development
- Appear in social media videos, public activations, and promotional content
- Contribute creative ideas for sketches, performances, and audience interactions
- Participate in workshops, rehearsals, and public performance experiences
- Help build interactive and evolving artistic worlds across live and digital platforms
Requirements
- Open to actors, comedians, dancers, musicians, storytellers, puppeteers, poets, creators, and unconventional performers
- Strong improvisation and collaboration skills preferred
- Comfortable performing on camera and in public settings
- Creative, outgoing, and expressive personalities encouraged to apply
- No professional headshots required
- Must submit photos and/or a short introduction video
- Passion for immersive art, experimental storytelling, and creative collaboration
Compensation
- $18 per hour
- Opportunity to collaborate on immersive artistic productions
- Creative workshops and performance development opportunities
- Brooklyn-based productions with digital media involvement
Background Performers for Farm Scene Production
Job Description
A production is now casting non-union background performers for an exterior farm shoot filming near Alliston. Casting directors are seeking attractive male and female talent with strong on-camera presence for a day shoot set in a rural environment.
This opportunity is open to new faces only and requires performers who can self-drive to the filming location.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear as background performers in outdoor farm scenes
- Follow on-set direction from the production team
- Participate in exterior filming throughout the day
- Maintain professionalism and continuity during production
- Be comfortable working around hay, grass, straw, and possible animals
Requirements
- Seeking 3 females and 2 males ages 25–45
- Open to non-union or AABP performers only
- One diverse performer requested
- Must be able to self-drive to the filming location
- New faces only
- Comfortable filming outdoors on a farm setting
- Should not have allergies to hay, grass, straw, or animals
- Must submit requested contact information, measurements, and current photo
Compensation
- Opportunity to work on a professional production
- Exterior day shoot experience
Female Featured Background Actor for Diner Scene
Job Description
A television production is now casting a featured female background actor for a diner scene filming in the Nashville area. Casting directors are looking for a young adult performer who can convincingly portray a teenage character in a featured on-camera role selected directly by the production’s director.
This is a great opportunity for local talent seeking featured background experience in a professional production environment.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a featured diner patron in a television production
- Follow on-set direction from the director and production team
- Maintain continuity and professionalism during filming
- Be camera-ready for featured background scenes
- Remain available for extended filming hours if needed
Requirements
- Female talent ages 18–20 who can portray age 16
- Must be local to the Nashville, Tennessee area
- Must be available for a full filming day and flexible call times
- Must submit current photos, including at least one full-body image
- No hats, sunglasses, or filters in submission photos
- Must provide valid work authorization documentation for I-9 verification
- Professional attitude and reliable availability required
Compensation
- $100 for 8 hours
- Time and a half after 8 hours
Experienced Bowlers for Feature Film Background Roles
Job Description
A feature film production is now casting experienced bowlers, bowling teams, and league members for upcoming scenes in a new movie project. Casting directors are seeking performers of all ethnicities and genders who have real bowling experience and can bring authenticity and energy to the production.
This is a great opportunity for bowling enthusiasts to appear in a professional film production while showcasing their skills on camera.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray bowlers in feature film scenes
- Participate in realistic bowling alley environments and gameplay
- Follow on-set direction from the production team
- Work collaboratively with cast and crew during filming
- Bring authentic bowling experience and energy to the role
Requirements
- Must have bowling experience
- Bowling leagues and teams are encouraged to apply
- Open to all ethnicities and genders
- Comfortable performing on camera
- Must complete the required casting application process
Compensation
- $182 for 12 hours
- Opportunity to appear in a feature film production
Background Actors With Upscale Vehicles for Feature Film
Job Description
A feature film production is now seeking background actors with upscale or luxury vehicles for upcoming filming scenes. Selected talent will appear both inside and outside their vehicles during production. Casting directors are looking for reliable performers who are comfortable working on set for extended filming days.
Vehicles must not be white, black, or bright red. Burgundy or maroon vehicles are acceptable.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear as background talent in feature film scenes
- Participate in driving, parking, and exterior vehicle scenes
- Follow on-set direction from the production team
- Maintain availability for a full filming day
- Provide your personal vehicle for use during filming
Requirements
- Must own an upscale or visually appealing vehicle
- Vehicles cannot be white, black, or bright red
- Must be comfortable filming both inside and outside the vehicle
- Must submit recent close-up and full-length photos
- Must provide a current photo of the vehicle
- Must disclose visible tattoos and piercings
Compensation
- $143 guaranteed pay
- Additional $25 vehicle bump
Kids for School Scene in Feature Film
Job Description
A feature film production is now casting children to portray school students in an upcoming movie scene. Casting directors are seeking energetic and expressive kids of all ethnicities for background roles in a school-themed production filming in the Atlanta area.
Keywords: kids casting call, child actor jobs, movie extras, feature film casting, background actor jobs, Atlanta casting calls
Job Responsibilities
- Portray realistic school students in classroom and campus scenes
- Follow on-set direction from the production team
- Participate in background scenes during filming
- Maintain professional behavior while on set
- Work cooperatively with other cast members and crew
Requirements
- Kids ages 6–10 years old
- Open to all ethnicities
- Must be comfortable on a film set
- Parent or guardian must provide recent photos, including a dated photo and full-body image
- Submission must include age, height, weight, and contact information
Compensation
- $168 for 12 hours
- Opportunity to appear in a feature film production
Restaurant and Hospital Background Extras for Vertical Film
Job Description
A new vertical film production is now casting male and female background actors for restaurant and hospital scenes filming in Atlanta, Georgia. Casting directors are seeking adults with natural on-camera presence to portray realistic background characters in a professional production environment.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray restaurant and hospital background extras during filming
- Follow on-set direction from the production team
- Maintain continuity and professionalism during scenes
- Participate in multiple filming days as scheduled
- Support the atmosphere and realism of production scenes
Requirements
- Men and women, 18 years and older
- Comfortable working as background talent on camera
- Professional and reliable attitude
- Available during filming dates between May 28 and June 4
- Must be able to work in Atlanta, Georgia
Compensation
- $50 per day
Female Basketball Players for CBBC Series
Job Description
A returning CBBC series is now casting female basketball players for upcoming filming in Halifax, West Yorkshire. Production is seeking talented young athletes with strong basketball skills and natural confidence on camera to appear in the series during select filming days between June and August.
Job Responsibilities
- Participate in basketball-focused scenes for a television series
- Perform athletic movements and gameplay naturally on camera
- Follow direction from the production team during filming
- Collaborate with cast and crew in a professional set environment
Requirements
- Female, ages 11–15
- Must have basketball experience
- Must be Northern-based
- Comfortable performing on camera
- Available for occasional filming days between June and August
Compensation
- Paid television opportunity
Models for Fashion E-Commerce and Lifestyle Photoshoots
Job Description
A fashion brand is now casting models for upcoming e-commerce and lifestyle photography shoots in New York City. Production is seeking diverse talent of all experience levels and clothing sizes to participate in stylish fashion-focused campaigns. This is a great opportunity for aspiring and experienced models looking to build their portfolio and collaborate with creative industry professionals.
Job Responsibilities
- Model fashion apparel for e-commerce and lifestyle photography
- Participate in professionally directed photo shoots
- Follow styling and posing direction from the creative team
- Collaborate with photographers, makeup artists, and stylists
- Maintain a professional and positive attitude on set
Requirements
- Open to all modeling experience levels
- All clothing sizes welcome
- Comfortable posing for fashion and lifestyle photography
- Must be available June 6 or June 7
- Strong confidence and camera presence preferred
- Must be able to work in New York City
Compensation
- Paid fashion modeling opportunity


