Extra Jobs in New York, New York

Family & Couples Movie Casting Call

Job Description
A feature film production is now casting families and couples for upcoming filming in North Carolina. This opportunity is ideal for real families, parents with children, couples, and teens interested in appearing together in authentic background scenes for a major movie project. Casting directors are seeking natural family dynamics and genuine chemistry for featured filming moments.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a family or couple in background scenes for a feature film
• Participate in filming for extended production hours if needed
• Follow on-set direction from the production and assistant directing team
• Maintain availability throughout the filming day for scene completion
• Submit recent photos and required information for casting consideration

Requirements

• Seeking real families, couples, parents with children, and teens
• Families can include various combinations of parents, children, and relatives
• Must be fully available for the scheduled filming date
• Comfortable working long filming hours on set if required
• Must submit current close-up and full-length photos
• Include contact information, measurements, and vehicle details in submission
• Professional attitude and reliability required

Compensation

• $143 guaranteed rate per person
• Time-and-a-half paid for overtime hours after 10 hours worked
• Opportunity to appear in a major feature film production
• Gain professional on-set experience and entertainment industry exposure

Background Actor Casting Call

Job Description
A feature film production is now casting background actors for late-night and early morning scenes filming in Savannah, Georgia. This opportunity is ideal for aspiring actors, extras, and entertainment professionals looking to gain on-set experience in a professional production environment. Casting directors are seeking talent of all ethnicities who are comfortable working flexible overnight filming schedules.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a background actor in film production scenes
• Follow direction from the assistant directors and production team on set
• Maintain professionalism during long filming hours and overnight shoots
• Participate in scenes requiring late-night and early morning availability
• Arrive prepared and on time for scheduled call times

Requirements

• Open to talent ages 18–60
• All ethnicities encouraged to apply
• Must be available for afternoon call times extending late into the night and early morning
• Comfortable working long production hours on set
• Reliable transportation to Savannah filming locations preferred
• Professional attitude and ability to follow on-set instructions required

Compensation

• Rate: $182 for 12 hours
• Opportunity to work on a professional film production
• Gain valuable background acting and on-set experience
• Networking opportunities within the entertainment industry

Photo Double Casting Call

Job Description
A production is now casting a photo double for a principal male actor for an upcoming filming project involving on-camera fishing scenes. Casting directors are searching for a white male talent between the ages of 30–50 who is comfortable handling fish and working on a boat during production. This opportunity is ideal for background actors, stand-ins, and photo doubles with a natural look matching the lead actor’s appearance.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a photo double for a principal actor during filming
• Participate in on-camera fishing and boating scenes
• Handle fish comfortably while working on set
• Follow production direction during filming and setup
• Provide accurate sizing and appearance information for wardrobe and continuity purposes

Requirements

• White male talent ages 30–50
• Must be comfortable on boats and around water
• Comfortable handling real fish during filming
• Must submit recent photos including clear images of hands
• Include height, weight, clothing sizes, and shoe sizes with submission
• Must confirm SAG or non-SAG status
• Reliable availability for tentative shoot dates required

Compensation

• Paid opportunity for a professional production project
• Work as a featured photo double for a principal actor
• Gain experience on a professional film set
• Networking opportunities within the entertainment industry

Action Horror Film Casting Call

Job Description
An upcoming non-union action horror film is now casting actors for multiple paid roles in Central New York. This exciting indie film project is seeking performers ready to take on intense, action-packed characters in a dark world filled with cultists, gangsters, supernatural chaos, and brutal survival. Actors of all experience levels are encouraged to apply for this horror movie casting opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in action and horror scenes for an independent feature film
• Collaborate with directors and production staff during filming and rehearsals
• Portray dramatic, suspenseful, and high-energy characters on screen
• Attend in-person auditions or submit self-tape auditions if unable to attend
• Follow production direction and maintain professionalism on set

Requirements

• Open to actors interested in action and horror film projects
• Must submit a headshot and resume for consideration
• Include preferred roles or character interests in submission
• Self-tape auditions accepted for remote applicants
• Comfortable performing in intense horror and action-themed scenes
• Professional attitude and availability for filming required

Compensation

• Paid acting roles available
• Compensation ranges from $100–$200 per day depending on role and experience
• Opportunity to work on an independent action horror feature film
• Exposure and networking opportunities within the film industry

Tech Brand Commercial Casting Call

Job Description
A major tech brand campaign is now casting diverse talent for an upcoming commercial project filming in New York City. Casting directors are seeking real people, models, and street cast talent from a wide range of cultural backgrounds to authentically represent countries from around the world. This opportunity is perfect for individuals with unique looks, natural beauty, and strong personal identity who can bring authentic global representation to a high-profile commercial campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a commercial shoot for a global tech brand campaign
• Represent a specific country through authentic personal connection and lived experience
• Collaborate with the production and creative teams during filming
• Appear in still photography, video clips, and promotional media content
• Follow production direction while maintaining a natural and authentic on-camera presence

Requirements

• Open to talent ages 18–80
• All genders, body types, and ethnicities encouraged to apply
• Must have genuine heritage or personal connection to the country represented
• Casting includes talent connected to countries such as France, Spain, England, Brazil, Argentina, Portugal, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Japan, USA, Morocco, Mexico, South Africa, Iran, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar
• Seeking real people, street cast talent, and models with unique features and authentic personalities
• Must be local to New York City as travel will not be provided
• Clear, high-quality submission photos required
• Minimal or natural makeup preferred for submissions

Compensation

• Non-union commercial project
• Rate: $850 for selected talent
• Usage includes digital, streaming, social media, OTT, and commercial media platforms
• Opportunity to work on a global commercial campaign for a major tech brand
• Exposure and networking opportunities within the entertainment and commercial industry

Bridal & Prom Catalog Model Casting Call

Job Description
A fashion catalog photo shoot is now seeking models for an upcoming bridal and prom campaign in New York. This exciting opportunity is perfect for fashion models, commercial print talent, and aspiring runway professionals looking to gain exposure in the bridal and formalwear industry. Selected models will participate in a professional catalog shoot featuring bridal gowns and prom fashion collections.

Job Responsibilities

• Model bridal and prom fashion collections during a professional catalog photo shoot
• Collaborate with photographers, stylists, makeup artists, and creative teams
• Pose confidently for promotional and editorial-style photography
• Attend scheduled casting sessions and shoot dates as required
• Represent formalwear designs with professionalism and strong on-camera presence

Requirements

• Seeking female models for bridal and prom fashion campaigns
• Height requirement: 5’9”
• Dress size 4 or 6 preferred
• Comfortable modeling formalwear and participating in fashion photography
• Strong posing ability and confident camera presence preferred
• Must be available for shoot dates in New York

Compensation

• Opportunity to work on a professional fashion catalog campaign
• Exposure within the bridal and fashion industry
• Networking opportunities with fashion photographers, stylists, and designers
• Potential for future modeling and fashion campaign opportunities

TV Series Background Actor Casting Call

Job Description
A major television series is now casting non-union men and women for paid background acting roles in Manhattan, New York. Casting directors are seeking talent to portray pedestrians in outdoor summer scenes for overnight filming. This opportunity is ideal for aspiring actors, extras, and entertainment professionals looking to gain on-set experience on a high-profile TV production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray pedestrians and background characters in television scenes
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams
• Participate in outdoor summer filming scenes in Manhattan
• Work flexible production hours extending into overnight filming
• Maintain professionalism and reliability throughout filming

Requirements

• Open to non-union men and women ages 18 and older
• Must be available for afternoon call times through approximately 3–4 AM
• Comfortable filming overnight exterior scenes
• Able to work in Manhattan, New York
• Professional attitude and ability to follow on-set instructions required
• Reliable availability for the scheduled filming date

Compensation

• Rate: $187 for up to 10 hours worked
• Overtime pay available after 10 hours
• Paid background acting opportunity on a major television series
• Gain professional on-set experience and industry exposure

Courtroom Background Actors for TV Legal Series

Job Description
A television legal drama is casting background actors for courtroom scenes filming in Culver City, California. This opportunity is perfect for aspiring performers looking to gain on-camera experience while helping create realistic and engaging courtroom environments for a professional TV production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray courtroom roles such as jurors, plaintiffs, defendants, witnesses, and spectators
• React naturally during courtroom scenes and dialogue
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain focus and professionalism throughout filming
• Help create an authentic courtroom atmosphere

Requirements

• Ages 18 and older
• Open to all ethnicities
• Comfortable performing in courtroom-style scenes
• Ability to react naturally and stay in character
• Reliable, adaptable, and professional on set
• No experience needed

Compensation

• $120 flat rate
• Paid opportunity to appear in a television series
• Valuable on-set experience in a professional production

Video Audition Instructions

Please submit a short video, 30 seconds to 1 minute long, introducing yourself.

In your video, include:

1. Your name
2. Where you are from
3. A little bit about yourself

Job Description

METFilm School Berlin is seeking male and female background extras for the upcoming end-of-year short film production Still, a drama/dark comedy project. The production is casting adults for a hospital waiting room scene and is looking for performers interested in gaining on-set experience in an independent student film environment.

This opportunity is ideal for aspiring actors, performers, and creatives looking to build their portfolio and gain screen credits.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as background extras in hospital waiting room scenes
• Follow on-set direction from the production team
• Maintain professionalism during filming
• Participate in a half-day shoot schedule
• Collaborate respectfully with cast and crew members

Requirements

• Male and female extras ages 25+
• Comfortable performing as background talent in a hospital setting
• Must submit name, age, and a recent headshot/photo
• Reliable and punctual for filming
• Interest in independent/student film productions preferred

Compensation Details

• Unpaid opportunity
• Full screen credit provided
• Lunch and snacks included
• On-set experience on a period piece production
• Opportunity to enhance CV/showreel
• Networking and collaborative filmmaking experience

Paid Movie Extras

Job Description
A new movie filming in Atlanta is seeking paid male and female extras to portray a variety of New York City character types. This casting call is ideal for background actors, aspiring performers, and entertainment professionals who can bring authentic personality and energy to busy street, neighborhood, and character-driven scenes. Roles include pedestrians, shop owners, dancers, hustlers, mobsters, and other NYC-inspired background characters.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a paid background extra in a feature film production
• Portray New York City character types in realistic movie scenes
• Follow direction from the production team while on set
• Be prepared for a full filming day, which may last 8 to 12 hours or longer
• Maintain professionalism, patience, and availability throughout the shoot day

Requirements

• Open to male and female talent
• Ages 18 to 60
• All ethnicities are welcome to apply
• Must be comfortable portraying NYC-inspired character types such as theatergoers, gang types, eccentric individuals, pedestrians, shop owners, boutique owners, hustlers, mobsters, dancers, and similar background roles
• Tattoos, piercings, and unique looks are welcome
• Must have open availability on the day of filming
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Atlanta, Georgia

Compensation

• Paid background extra role
• Rate: $100 for 8 hours
• Overtime paid after 8 hours
• Payment will be sent by check after filming