Jobs in United States

College Students, Parents, and Grandparents – Background Actors

Job Description
A scripted television series is casting background actors to portray college students, parents, and grandparents in campus and family-related scenes. This opportunity is open to Westchester County locals who can bring authenticity and realism to everyday moments featured in the series.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray college students, parents, or grandparents in background scenes

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity

• Appear natural and engaged in campus or family environments

• Work collaboratively with cast and crew during filming

Requirements

• Westchester County locals only

• Ages 18 and older

• All genders and ethnicities welcome

• Comfortable portraying everyday student or family roles

• Must be fully available for filming as scheduled

• Must be able to provide valid identification for payment purposes

Compensation

• $187 for up to 10 hours

• Non-union background role

Elite Male Soccer Players & Referee for Commercial

Job Description
A high-energy commercial is now seeking elite male soccer players and a real soccer referee for an upcoming high-performance battery brand shoot. This opportunity is ideal for athletes with advanced soccer skills who are confident performing on camera. No acting experience is required—authentic soccer ability, strong presence, and athletic performance are key. Talent will be featured in a dynamic commercial highlighting speed, power, and endurance.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform high-level soccer actions during commercial filming

• Follow direction from the production and creative team

• Participate in fittings, rehearsals, and on-camera performance

• Maintain professional conduct on set

Requirements

• Male soccer players and a real soccer referee, ages 18–35

• Advanced soccer skills required

• No prior acting experience necessary

• Must be authorized to work in the United States

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Miami

• Full-day availability required during production

Compensation

• $700 for up to 8 hours of work

• Overtime pay available

• $2,500 usage buyout if recognizable in the final edit

• $150 fitting fee

• Non-union project

College Student Background Actors

Job Description
A film production is seeking college student–type background actors for an upcoming shoot. This role is perfect for young adults who can naturally portray students in realistic campus-style scenes. Performers will help create an authentic, energetic atmosphere on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray college students in background scenes

• React naturally in classroom or campus-style environments

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity

Requirements

• Ages 18 to mid-20s

• Must have a youthful, college student appearance

• Comfortable with early morning call times

• Reliable, professional, and able to take direction

Compensation

• Paid background role

• Competitive rates provided by production

Male Actor for True Crime Recreation

Job Description
A non-union true crime recreation is seeking a male actor to portray a featured character in an upcoming television episode. This role appears in a dramatized recreation with light dialogue and focuses on physical presence rather than scripted performance. Ideal for performers with an athletic build and a natural, expressive look.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured character in a true crime reenactment

• Perform light speaking moments as required

• Follow direction from the production team during filming

• Participate in scheduled shoot time as assigned

Requirements

• Male actor

• White hair, curly blonde hair, white hair, or gray hair

• Athletic build, dancer-like physique preferred

• No dancing required

• Comfortable appearing in a true crime recreation setting

• Non-union performers only

Compensation

• $100 per day

• One scene, speaking role

Personal Trainer Commercial Role

Job Description
A national body care commercial is looking for real personal trainers to appear in a paid on-camera role. This opportunity is perfect for fitness professionals who bring energy, approachability, and confidence to a commercial setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera representing your profession

• Take direction from the commercial production team

• Participate in fittings and filming

Requirements

• Must be a real personal trainer

• Comfortable performing on camera

• Professional and dependable

Compensation

• $2,600 flat rate

• One-day shoot if booked

• Paid commercial appearance

Teen Background Actors to Portray Middle School Students

Job Description
A network television series is casting teen background actors to portray middle school students in a non-union background role. This scene requires natural, age-appropriate behavior and the ability to follow direction in a professional on-set environment. It’s a great opportunity for young performers to gain experience on a television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray middle school students in scripted scenes

• Follow on-set direction for background movement and continuity

• Interact naturally with other background performers

• Remain professional and attentive throughout filming

Requirements

• All genders, ages 11–14

• Must be local to the Nashville, TN area

• Comfortable appearing on camera in a school setting

• Able to commit to a full on-set day

• Reliable and able to follow instructions

• Prior background experience is helpful but not required

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours ($12.50 per hour)

• 8-hour guarantee

• Overtime paid at time-and-a-half after 8 hours

• Paid non-union background role

Dancer Extra (Ballet-Inspired)

Job Description
A true crime series is casting dancer extras with professional-level movement to appear in visually stylized scenes inspired by ballet.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform controlled dance movements on camera

• Take choreography and movement direction

• Maintain consistency during filming

Requirements

• Strong dance background

• Physique and movement similar to a professional ballerina

• Comfortable on camera

Compensation

• $75 flat rate

Featured Violinist (Featured Role)

Job Description
A true crime television project is casting a featured female violinist for a dramatic scene. This role highlights live violin performance and on-camera presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform violin on camera during a featured scene

• Take direction from production and music supervisors

• Maintain performance continuity during filming

Requirements

• Female

• White

• Thin build

• Must play the violin (virtuoso level not required)

• Prior performance experience preferred

Compensation

• $100 flat rate