Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Job Description
Lenz Casting is now seeking high school students and young adults who can convincingly portray high school students for YouTube challenge reshoots in Austin, Texas. This is a paid opportunity for energetic and camera-friendly talent to participate in short-form digital content production.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in YouTube challenge reshoots as on-camera talent
• Portray high school student characters naturally and convincingly
• Follow direction from the production team during filming
• Arrive prepared and on time for the scheduled shoot
• Maintain professionalism throughout the production process

Requirements

• High school students ages 16+ or young adults who can pass as high school students
• Comfortable appearing on camera for digital content
• Must be available for filming in Austin, Texas
• Submit two recent photos for consideration
• Outgoing personality and ability to follow direction preferred

Compensation Details

• Rate: $100
• Time commitment: Approximately 3–4 hours

Kids and Seniors for American Express Commercial

Job Description
A new non-union commercial filming in Austin and Lockhart, Texas is now casting kids and seniors for background extra roles in an upcoming American Express campaign. Casting directors are seeking children ages 4–12 and adults ages 60+ of all ethnicities and genders. No previous on-camera experience is required, making this a great opportunity for new talent looking to gain commercial set experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background extras in commercial scenes
• Follow direction from the production team on set
• Participate in filming for one production day
• Maintain professionalism during the shoot

Requirements

• Kids ages 4–12
• Adults ages 60+
• Open to all ethnicities and genders
• Must be available to work in Austin or Lockhart, Texas
• No prior acting or on-camera experience required
• Must be eligible to work on a non-union production

Compensation

• $350 per day
• One-day commercial shoot
• Opportunity to work on a major national brand campaign

Kids, Teens, and Parents for SAG Commercial

Job Description
A SAG commercial is now casting kids, teens, and parents for a paid background acting opportunity in Austin, Texas. Casting directors are seeking diverse talent across multiple age groups to appear in a commercial production. This is a great opportunity for families and individuals to gain experience on a professional set while working on a national project.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as background talent in a commercial shoot
• Follow on-set direction from the production team
• Maintain professionalism and energy throughout filming
• Help create authentic and engaging scenes

Requirements

• Kids, teens, and adults of all ethnicities
• Ages range from 4 to 40s depending on role
• High school teens (14–18) and pre-teens also encouraged
• Athletic adults ages 20s–40s welcomed
• SAG and non-union performers accepted
• Must be local to Austin, TX or surrounding areas
• Comfortable on set and able to follow direction

Compensation

• $448.70 for 8 hours (SAG scale)
• Opportunity to work on a professional commercial production
• Gain valuable on-set experience and exposure

Kids for Commercial Family Roles

Job Description
A commercial production is casting boys and girls to portray children in a multigenerational Black/African American family. Filming in Austin, Texas, this role offers young talent the chance to appear in a professional commercial setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a child in family-based scenes
• Interact naturally with adult cast members
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain focus and energy during filming

Requirements

• Boys and girls ages 6–14
• Black/African American
• Comfortable on camera
• Must be local to Austin, Texas

Compensation

• $300 base rate
• +20% agency fee if applicable
• Paid commercial opportunity

Parents for Commercial Family Roles

Job Description
A commercial production is casting male and female actors to portray parents in a multigenerational Black/African American family. This role highlights authentic family interactions in a lifestyle-focused campaign filming in Austin, Texas.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a parent in family-oriented scenes
• Engage naturally with children and other cast members
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain realistic and relatable on-camera presence

Requirements

• Male and female, ages 20–50
• Black/African American
• Comfortable on camera
• Must be local to Austin, Texas

Compensation

• $300 base rate
• +20% agency fee if applicable
• Paid commercial opportunity

Grandmother Role for Commercial

Job Description
A commercial production is casting a grandmother figure to be part of a multigenerational Black/African American family. Filming in Austin, Texas, this role focuses on capturing warm, authentic family moments in a relatable and heartfelt setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a grandmother in family-based commercial scenes
• Interact naturally with other cast members
• Follow direction to deliver authentic, lifestyle-driven moments
• Maintain continuity throughout filming

Requirements

• Female, ages 65–75
• Black/African American
• Comfortable on camera
• Must be local to Austin, Texas

Compensation

• $300 base rate
• +20% agency fee if applicable
• Paid commercial opportunity

Teen Softball Players for Commercial

Job Description
A commercial production is casting teen girls with softball experience for an exciting on-camera opportunity in Austin, Texas. This role is ideal for athletes who are currently playing or have experience in softball and can bring authenticity to sports-focused scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform softball-related actions during filming
• Follow direction from the production team
• Bring energy and realism to sports scenes
• Collaborate with cast and crew on set

Requirements

• Girls ages 14–18
• Must have softball experience or be on a team
• Comfortable performing on camera
• Must be local to Austin, Texas or surrounding areas

Compensation

• SAG scale: $448.70 for 8 hours
• Paid commercial opportunity

Kids and Teens for Commercial Background Roles

Job Description
A SAG commercial production is casting kids and teens in Austin, Texas for background roles in an upcoming shoot. This project is looking for energetic young talent to appear in lively, real-life scenes, offering a great opportunity to gain on-set experience in a professional commercial environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in background scenes for a commercial shoot
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain natural and engaging on-camera presence
• Work collaboratively with cast and crew

Requirements

• Boys and girls ages 6–14
• Open to all ethnicities
• Comfortable on camera
• Must be local to Austin, Texas or surrounding areas

Compensation

• SAG scale: $448.70 for 8 hours
• Professional commercial experience

Commercial Extras for Major Brand Shoot

Job Description
A major commercial production is casting background extras for an upcoming shoot in Austin and Lockhart, Texas. This opportunity is open to adults of all backgrounds who want to gain on-camera experience in a professional commercial setting. No prior acting experience is required, making it perfect for new talent looking to break into the industry.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a background extra in commercial scenes
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain natural and engaging on-camera presence
• Participate in multiple filming days if booked

Requirements

• Adults ages 25–50
• Open to all ethnicities and genders
• No previous on-camera experience required
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Austin/Lockhart, Texas
• Comfortable on camera and in group settings

Compensation

• $350 per day
• +10% agency fee if applicable
• Paid commercial opportunity

Job Description:
An indie film titled Dead Calm: The Movie is now casting background actors for a college frat house party scene. Casting directors are seeking energetic men and women to bring an authentic party atmosphere to life. This is the final opportunity to be part of the production’s last background filming day.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray college students at a frat house party
• Engage in natural background actions such as socializing, dancing, and reacting to the environment
• Follow direction from the production team to maintain scene continuity
• Maintain high energy throughout filming
• Arrive on time and remain available for the full shoot duration

Requirements:

• Men and women, ages 18–29
• Must be local to Austin, Texas
• Must have reliable transportation
• Comfortable performing in a party scene environment
• Must submit the following:
  • Name
  • Height
  • Phone number
  • Current city
  • Two current photos (1 headshot/selfie and 1 full body)
  • Confirmation of availability

Compensation:

• $100 for 12 hours
• Cash paid at wrap