Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Job Description

An upcoming grounded, character-driven short film filming in Birmingham, Alabama, is casting actors for multiple lead, supporting, featured, and background roles. Written and directed by Miea Logan, the project explores identity, choices, consequences, and the moments that force people to confront who they really are. Opportunities are available for experienced and emerging actors, with roles ranging from a sharp and observant lead character to supporting personalities and featured character roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the assigned character with an authentic, grounded performance.
• Collaborate with the director and production team.
• Follow creative direction and contribute to character-driven scenes.
• Maintain professionalism throughout production.

Requirements

• Ava – Lead: Black female, early to mid-20s; sharp, guarded, observant, with dry humor and strong emotional depth.
• Benny – Supporting: Black male, 30s–40s; confident, unconventional, and quietly commanding.
• Sal – Supporting: Male, 40s–60s; corner-store owner who is direct, observant, and quietly caring.
• Jay – Supporting: Black male, early to mid-20s; charming, vulnerable, with strong emotional presence.
• White Boy Todd – Supporting: White male, 20s–30s; well put together, talkative, and extremely confident.
• Key – Featured: Male, 20s–40s; minimal dialogue with a strong screen presence.
• Facilitator – Supporting: Female, 40s–60s; warm, patient, and emotionally grounded.
• Junkie – Featured: Male, 30s–40s; weathered and impatient, with familiarity with Ava; strong character performance required.
• Workshop Participants / Background: Ages 18+, all ethnicities; roles include workshop participants, customers, pedestrians, and other background performers.

Compensation

Not specified.

Americana Music Video Casting – Waitresses

Job Description

An Americana-style music video is casting background performers to portray waitresses in Birmingham, Alabama. Selected talent will help create an authentic bar atmosphere while interacting naturally with patrons and other performers on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a waitress in an Americana music video
• Perform natural food and beverage service actions as directed
• Interact naturally with background performers
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Female talent
• All types welcome
• Able to convincingly portray a waitress
• Must be able to work in Birmingham, Alabama
• Comfortable performing in a bar-themed music video

Compensation

• Credit only

Americana Music Video Casting – Bartenders

Job Description

An Americana-style music video is casting background performers to portray bartenders in Birmingham, Alabama. The production is seeking talent who can naturally portray bar staff and contribute to an authentic music video atmosphere.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a bartender in an Americana music video
• Perform realistic bartending actions on camera
• Interact naturally with bar patrons and other performers
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain professionalism and continuity during filming

Requirements

• All types welcome
• Able to convincingly portray a bartender
• Comfortable performing in a bar-themed environment
• Must be able to work in Birmingham, Alabama

Compensation

• Credit only

Americana Music Video Casting – Bouncer

Job Description

An Americana-style music video is casting a background performer to portray a bouncer in Birmingham, Alabama. The selected talent will help establish an authentic bar setting while performing naturally on camera and following production direction.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a bouncer in an Americana music video
• Perform realistic bar security actions as directed
• Interact naturally with background performers
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Able to convincingly portray a bar or venue bouncer
• All types welcome
• Must be able to work in Birmingham, Alabama
• Comfortable performing in a music video environment

Compensation

• Credit only

Americana Music Video Casting – Lady Dancers

Job Description

An Americana-style music video is casting female dancers for background roles in Birmingham, Alabama. The production is seeking performers who can bring natural movement, personality, and energy to a lively music video environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a dancer in an Americana music video
• Bring natural movement and energy to background scenes
• Follow creative and production direction
• Interact naturally with other performers
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Female talent
• All types welcome
• Comfortable dancing on camera
• Must be able to work in Birmingham, Alabama
• Able to follow production direction

Compensation

• Credit only

Americana Music Video Casting – Bar Patrons

Job Description

An Americana-style music video is casting background actors to portray bar patrons in Birmingham, Alabama. The production is seeking a variety of talent to help create an authentic, lively bar atmosphere on camera. This is a background role for performers who can interact naturally and follow production direction during filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a bar patron in an Americana music video
• Interact naturally with other background performers
• Help create an authentic bar environment on camera
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming

Requirements

• All types welcome
• Must be able to work in Birmingham, Alabama
• Comfortable appearing in a bar-themed music video
• Able to perform naturally as background talent

Compensation

• Credit only

Documentary Casting Call

Job Description

A nonprofit documentary is casting non-speaking background roles for a project filming in and around Birmingham, Alabama. Casting directors are seeking African American and White performers across multiple age groups to help tell an inspiring story through authentic visual storytelling. This is a great opportunity for individuals interested in participating in a meaningful documentary production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray assigned background roles in documentary reenactment scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming.
• Help create authentic, story-driven scenes.

Requirements

• Seeking the following talent:
  • African American boys, ages 6–9 and 10–11.
  • African American teenage boys, ages 14–19.
  • African American girls, ages 4–7 and 5–11.
  • African American teenage girls, ages 14–19.
  • African American woman, ages 21–25.
  • African American woman, age 60+.
  • African American man, ages 40–55.
  • White boys, ages 6–9 and 10–11.
  • White girl, ages 5–8.
  • White woman, ages 21–25.
• Must be available to work in the Birmingham, Alabama area.

Compensation

• Non-paid opportunity.
• Travel costs may be negotiated, if applicable.