Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Job Description

A sports brand social media campaign is seeking a real Tee-Ball team (ages 5–6) for background roles in a commercial-style shoot. This project will capture authentic youth baseball moments and real team interaction on camera. The production is looking for teams that can participate together, including players and a coach, and who are comfortable being filmed in a natural Tee-Ball setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as a real Tee-Ball team in background scenes for a sports brand commercial/social media campaign.

• Follow on-set direction for staging, timing, and continuity in group shots.

• Bring authentic Tee-Ball energy and natural team interaction on camera.

• Arrive prepared with any required uniforms/gear as instructed by production.

Requirements

• Age Range: 5–6 (real team required)

• Must be a real Tee-Ball team, including a coach.

• Must be local to Austin, Texas.

• Union Status: Non-union

• Comfortable being filmed for a social media campaign (planned run approximately two weeks).

Compensation Details

• Rate: $250 per day per player or coach

Casting Call for Amelia Role in Feature Film ‘Compound’

Job Description
An upcoming nonunion feature film is now casting the role of Amelia, a key character in the psychological thriller Compound, shooting in Austin, TX. The story unfolds after a massacre at a remote compound, revealing the emotional and violent unraveling of a family in the wake of an outsider’s intrusion. Amelia plays a pivotal role in this haunting narrative, which explores themes of survival, betrayal, and fractured identity.

Directed by award-winning filmmaker James Mulcahy, this production promises a gripping and atmospheric experience for both cast and audience. Compound is a bold, character-driven story designed for performers who thrive in emotionally intense, layered roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Amelia, a complex and emotionally rich character central to the film’s plot
• Deliver powerful on-screen moments through dialogue and physical performance
• Collaborate with the director and cast to bring psychological realism to the story
• Participate in rehearsals, fittings, and scheduled shoot days

Requirements

• Nonunion talent preferred
• Must be available as a local hire in Austin, TX
• Comfortable working in a high-intensity, emotionally demanding role
• Strong acting experience in drama or thriller genres is a plus
• Submit headshot, resume, reel, and age via email (reels preferred as YouTube or Vimeo links)

Compensation

• $241/day plus 10% agent fee
• Shoot dates: May 30 – June 14, 2025
• Local hire only

Casting Call: Commercial Extras – Insurance Provider (Austin, TX)

A great opportunity is available for non-union extras to appear in a commercial for an insurance provider filming in Austin, Texas. Casting directors are seeking adults (ages 25-60) of all ethnicities for background roles.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate as a background extra in a professional commercial production
• Follow on-set instructions and maintain a natural presence
• Be available for the selected shoot date(s)

Requirements:

• Adults, ages 25-60
• All ethnicities welcome
• Must be local to Austin, TX, or able to self-report
• Reliable availability for scheduled filming dates

Compensation:

• Rate: $250 per day