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Actors With Real-World Professional Experience for Crime Thriller Film

Job Description

A new dark comedy crime thriller is now casting actors and real-world professionals for an upcoming feature film production in Central Arkansas. The story follows two desperate criminals fleeing to the countryside after a botched robbery, only to uncover disturbing secrets hidden beneath the charm of an isolated estate.

Casting directors are seeking individuals with authentic experience in emergency response, law enforcement, media, and investigative fields to help bring realism and intensity to the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray realistic characters in a feature film production
• Participate in dramatic and suspense-driven scenes
• Follow direction from the film’s creative team on set
• Bring authenticity and professionalism to character performances
• Collaborate with cast and crew during filming

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Open to all ethnicities and genders
• Seeking individuals with real-world experience as EMTs, first responders, law enforcement officers, security guards, investigators, journalists, or media professionals
• Additional roles available for residents and victims
• Must be local to Central Arkansas
• Must be available during the production period

Compensation

• Opportunity to work on a feature film production
• Professional on-set acting and film experience
• Roles in a dark comedy crime thriller project
• Filming in Central Arkansas

Background Extras for Social Media Commercial

Job Description

A social media commercial production is now casting non-union background extras for upcoming filming in Austin, Texas and surrounding areas. Casting directors are seeking men, women, and teens of all ethnicities to appear in commercial scenes for a digital campaign.

This is a great opportunity for local talent looking to gain on-set experience while working on a professionally produced social media commercial.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background extras in commercial scenes
• Follow direction from the production team on set
• Participate in filming for social media promotional content
• Maintain professionalism and continuity during production
• Be available for a full filming day when booked

Requirements

• Men and women ages 18–60
• Teen boys and girls ages 14–17
• Open to all ethnicities
• Must be non-union
• Reliable transportation required
• Must be available for at least one full shoot day
• Comfortable working in various filming locations around Austin and surrounding areas

Compensation

• $350 for a 12-hour shoot day
• Professional commercial production experience
• Opportunity to appear in social media advertising content
• Filming in Austin, Texas and nearby areas

Background Actors for Modern Church Scene

Job Description

A production filming in Atlanta is now seeking background actors for a modern church scene. Casting directors are looking for energetic and professional performers to help bring authenticity and atmosphere to a contemporary worship setting.

This opportunity is ideal for local talent interested in gaining on-set experience while working in a professionally filmed production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray church attendees in a modern worship scene
• Follow on-set direction from the production team
• Participate in background action during filming
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout the shoot
• Arrive camera-ready and prepared for filming

Requirements

• Must be local to the Atlanta, Georgia area
• Comfortable appearing on camera in a church setting
• Reliable and professional attitude required
• Ability to follow production direction on set
• Open to background acting experience levels

Compensation

• Opportunity to work as a paid background actor
• Professional on-set production experience

College Students for TV Series Background Roles

Job Description

A television series is now casting background actors to portray college students in upcoming scenes filming in Purchase, New York. Casting directors are seeking fresh faces for paid extra work in a campus-style setting.

This opportunity is ideal for performers looking to gain professional on-set experience while working on a scripted television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray college students in television series scenes
• Follow direction from the production team during filming
• Participate in realistic campus and student-life background scenes
• Maintain professionalism and continuity on set
• Be camera-ready for filming throughout the production day

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Open to SAG-AFTRA and non-union performers
• New faces only
• Must not have previously worked on the series
• Must submit current clear photos, including one full-length image
• Must provide clothing sizes and contact information
• Must confirm ability to self-report or use production transportation

Compensation

• $187 for 10 hours
• Paid background acting opportunity
• Professional on-set television production experience
• Filming in Purchase, New York

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