Jobs in New York, United States

Kids Background Actors for Netflix Series “The Woods”

Job Description
The Netflix television series The Woods is now casting kids ages 6–16 for non-speaking background roles filming in the Newburgh, New York area. Production is seeking young talent to portray 1970s summer camp kids in scenes filming across multiple New York locations. This is an exciting opportunity for children to gain professional on-set experience on a major streaming television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray 1970s summer camp children in background scenes
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams
• Participate in full-day filming schedules as needed
• Maintain professionalism and continuity on set
• Work cooperatively with cast, crew, and fellow background actors

Requirements

• Children ages 6–16
• Must be comfortable working as non-speaking background talent
• Full-day availability required for filming dates
• Comfortable participating in outdoor summer camp-style scenes
• Parent or guardian must be available for production coordination
• Must be able to work in Newburgh, NY and surrounding filming locations

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA Rate: $224 for 8 hours
• Non-Union Rate: $187 for 10 hours
• Filming days may run 8–9 hours depending on age group
• Paid background acting opportunity for a Netflix series

Actors for Short Film “Strangers”

Job Description
The upcoming short film Strangers is now casting multiple lead, supporting, and day player roles for a New York City-based production. Written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Karishma Dev Dube, the project has received support from Tribeca Studios and Chanel through the Through Her Lens program. Casting directors are seeking talented performers with strong emotional range and naturalistic acting abilities for this character-driven drama filming in NYC.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray emotionally layered characters in a scripted short film
• Collaborate closely with the director and production team during filming
• Deliver authentic performances in dramatic and dialogue-driven scenes
• Participate in rehearsals and scheduled production dates
• Maintain professionalism and reliability throughout production

Requirements

• Talent must be based in NYC or able to work as a local hire in New York City
• Non-union performers encouraged to apply
• Strong acting skills and on-camera experience preferred
• Fluent Hindi and English speakers encouraged for select roles
• Ability to portray nuanced and emotionally grounded characters

Roles

• Ronny – Male, 30s–40s, Indian. A soft-spoken and observant man navigating identity, desire, and isolation while living in New York. Lead role requiring fluent Hindi and English.
• Tara – Female, 25–35, Indian. Confident, intelligent, and emotionally layered with a sharp edge beneath a polished exterior. Supporting role requiring fluent Hindi and English.
• Maya – Female, 35–40, White American. An open and successful gay artist with a composed but emotionally complex presence. Supporting role.
• Jackson – Male, 20s–30s, Indian American. Fast-talking, ambitious, and charismatic with underlying emotional tension. Supporting role.
• Golden – Woman or Non-Binary Person, 35–45, Indian. Warm, grounded, and quietly authoritative with a strong New York presence. Day player role.

Compensation

• Paid acting opportunity
• Work with an award-winning filmmaker and experienced production team
• Opportunity to appear in a professionally backed short film production
• Build industry credits and festival exposure potential

Job Description

A SAG-AFTRA micro-budget short film is now casting a child actor for an upcoming beach scene filming in the New York/New Jersey area. The production is seeking a young Caucasian child to portray a natural, quiet beach moment in a simple exterior scene.

This role requires no dialogue and focuses on authentic on-camera presence as the child plays by the beach. The production is looking for talent comfortable in outdoor environments and accompanied by a parent or guardian during filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a short film beach scene
• Perform naturally on camera without dialogue
• Follow direction from the production team during filming
• Attend a short exterior beach shoot with a parent or guardian present

Requirements

• Child ages 3–6
• Caucasian
• Must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
• Comfortable in outdoor and beach environments
• Available for flexible shoot dates during the weeks of May 4 and May 11
• Must submit:
  • Recent photo
  • Child’s name and age
  • Parent or guardian contact information

Compensation

• Paid opportunity
• Rate disclosed upon inquiry

Job Description

A promotional event team is seeking energetic and outgoing Brand Ambassadors for a Wireless x FIFA activation event in Port Chester, New York. Selected talent will represent the brand, engage with attendees, and help create a memorable fan experience during the event.

This is a great opportunity for experienced promotional models and brand ambassadors who enjoy live events, sports marketing, and customer interaction.

Job Responsibilities

• Represent the Wireless x FIFA brand professionally during the event
• Interact with attendees and provide event information
• Assist with promotional activities and fan engagement
• Maintain a positive and energetic attitude throughout the shift
• Support event staff with setup and activation duties as needed

Requirements

• Prior experience as a brand ambassador, promotional model, or event staff preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Outgoing, reliable, and professional demeanor
• Must be punctual and available for the full event shift
• Applicants should submit pictures, contact information, sizes, and photos when applying

Compensation Details

• Rate: $30 per hour

Men and Women With Luxury Vehicles for TV Series

Job Description
A television series filming in Sleepy Hollow, New York is now casting SAG-AFTRA and non-union men and women who own high-end luxury vehicles. The production is seeking polished talent with upscale, camera-ready cars for summer exterior scenes set in an exclusive country club environment. This is a great opportunity to appear in a professional TV production while showcasing your luxury vehicle on screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in background scenes for a television series
• Provide a clean, upscale luxury vehicle for filming
• Follow direction from the production and assistant director teams
• Participate in outdoor summer country club scenes
• Maintain professionalism while on set

Requirements

• SAG-AFTRA and non-union talent accepted
• Men and women welcome to apply
• Must own a newer model luxury vehicle
• Preferred vehicle brands include BMW, Lexus, Mercedes, Tesla, Jaguar, and similar upscale brands
• Vehicles must be clean, polished, and camera-ready
• Must be available to work in Sleepy Hollow, New York
• Comfortable working on a professional TV production set

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA rate: $234/8 plus $37.50 car bump
• Non-union rate: $187/10 plus $37.50 car bump
• Professional television production experience
• Opportunity to feature your luxury vehicle on screen

Family Boating Scene Casting Call

Job Description
A new nonunion commercial project for Marex Boats is now casting families and individual talent for a boating scene filming in Long Island, New York. The production is seeking adults and teens to portray a real family enjoying time on a luxury boat. This is a great opportunity for talent comfortable around water and boating environments to appear in a lifestyle-focused commercial campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray family members in a boating lifestyle scene
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams
• Participate in on-camera scenes aboard a boat
• Work professionally during filming and production activities
• Talent may be required to wear bathing suits or cover-ups

Requirements

• Caucasian male, ages 45–55
• Caucasian female, ages 45–55
• Caucasian teen boy, ages 12–16 or able to realistically portray that age range
• Caucasian teen girl, ages 12–16 or able to realistically portray that age range
• Real families and individual submissions accepted
• Must be comfortable filming on a boat
• Boating experience is a plus but not required
• Male talent with boating/driving experience encouraged to apply
• Must be local to Long Island, New York, as travel is not provided

Compensation

• Adults: $800 flat rate
• Teens: $600 flat rate
• Professional commercial production experience
• Opportunity to appear in a lifestyle boating campaign

Real Massage Therapist for TV Series Background Role

Job Description
The television series Dexter: Resurrection is now casting a real massage therapist for a featured background role filming in Manhattan, New York. The production is seeking someone with authentic professional massage therapy experience and real technique to appear in interior spa-related scenes for the series.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform realistic massage therapy techniques on camera
• Portray a professional massage therapist in background scenes
• Follow direction from the production and assistant director teams
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming
• Participate in interior spa and wellness environment scenes

Requirements

• Must be a real professional massage therapist
• Authentic massage technique and experience required
• Comfortable performing massage work on camera
• Must be available to work in Manhattan, New York
• Reliable and professional attitude required
• Comfortable working on a television production set

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity
• Opportunity to work on the television series Dexter: Resurrection
• Professional on-set television production experience
• Networking opportunities within the entertainment industry

Job Description

Ape Castings is currently seeking male dancers for a paid G-Shock campaign filming in New York. Casting directors are looking for performers with strong ballet, freestyle movement, or other expressive dance abilities for a high-energy commercial project.

Selected dancers must be available for filming dates and able to submit a self-tape promptly for consideration.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform dance and movement-based choreography for the campaign
• Participate in commercial filming sessions
• Follow creative direction from choreographers and production staff
• Submit a dance self-tape for casting review
• Maintain professionalism throughout rehearsals and filming

Requirements

• Male dancers only
• Experience in ballet, freestyle movement, or related dance styles preferred
• Must be available for filming in New York
• Must be able to submit a self-tape promptly
• Strong movement skills and camera presence required

Compensation

• Paid opportunity
• Rate: $1,000

Job Description

An indie comedy pilot is now casting actors and extras for a SAG micro-budget production shooting in New York City. The production is seeking NYC-based talent for speaking and background roles in a comedic pilot project scheduled to film over multiple days in June.

Both experienced actors and non-actors are encouraged to apply. Selected talent must be available for filming dates and comfortable working in a collaborative indie production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted speaking or background roles for the comedy pilot
• Follow direction from the production and casting teams
• Participate in on-set filming and rehearsals as needed
• Portray authentic and engaging character performances
• Maintain professionalism throughout production

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be based in New York City
• Must be available for filming dates in June
• Non-actors are encouraged to apply
• Seeking the following roles:

Speaking Roles

• Pat – Woman, ages 40–60, any ethnicity, acting teacher
• David Hawthorne – White man, ages 30–35, famous photographer, comedy background preferred
• Jason Chu – Asian man, ages 28–35, finance professional type, comedy background preferred
• Grace Kim – Asian woman, ages 26–32, lawyer, lead character’s sister
• Nick – BIPOC man, ages 22–29, acting student

Featured Background Roles

• Korean Mom – Asian woman, ages 40–60, Korean background preferred
• Korean Dad – Asian man, ages 40–60, Korean background preferred
• Lily Jones – White woman, ages 20–30, buzzcut or pixie hairstyle preferred, alternative aesthetic preferred

Background Roles

• College students, ages 20–24, all ethnicities
• Acting student, woman, ages 22–29, any ethnicity

Compensation

• SAG micro-budget project
• Day rate available for speaking roles
• Additional compensation details provided upon selection

Job Description

A social media campaign for a European festival is now casting male and female models for a visual campaign filming in Manhattan, New York. Casting directors are seeking Black/African diaspora talent ages 21–35 who are fluent in Danish, Swedish, German, Dutch, or naturally speak with a UK accent.

Selected talent will appear in promotional visuals for a European festival campaign. The shoot will take place in Manhattan and requires only a one-hour booking window.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a social media campaign photoshoot/video shoot
• Follow creative direction during the production
• Showcase natural personality and on-camera presence
• Arrive prepared and on time for the scheduled booking window
• Communicate fluently in the specified language or accent if requested

Requirements

• Male and female talent ages 21–35
• Must identify as Black/African diaspora talent
• Fluent in one of the following:
  • Danish
  • Swedish
  • German
  • Dutch
  • Or naturally speak with a UK accent
• Comfortable appearing in social media promotional content
• Submit the following information:
  • Name
  • Height
  • Specific language spoken or accent

Compensation Details

• Paid opportunity
• Compensation provided at wrap