Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Background Extras for TV Show

Job Description
A television production is casting paid background extras for a new series filming on the Big Island of Hawaii. This opportunity is open to individuals of all experience levels, making it perfect for anyone looking to break into the entertainment industry or gain on-set experience. Casting is seeking a wide range of looks to portray everyday roles in a vibrant island setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a background extra in various scenes
• Portray roles such as locals, tourists, surfers, and festival attendees
• Follow direction from the production team on set
• Maintain professionalism and energy throughout filming

Requirements

• Open to all ethnicities, genders, and experience levels
• Must be based on or able to work on the Big Island
• Comfortable appearing on camera in a variety of roles
• Kids ages 3+ and adults are welcome to apply

Compensation

• Paid background acting role
• Opportunity to gain on-set experience in a TV production
• Exposure and networking opportunities in the entertainment industry

Kids Ages 3+ for TV Show Background Roles

Job Description
A TV production is casting kids ages 3 and up for background roles in an upcoming series filming on the Big Island. This is a great opportunity for young talent to gain on-set experience in a fun and supportive environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in background scenes as a child extra
• Follow simple direction from the production team
• Maintain natural and playful on-camera presence
• Participate in outdoor filming environments

Requirements

• Kids ages 3 and up
• Open to all ethnicities and genders
• Must be local to the Big Island, Hawaii
• Must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

Compensation

• Paid background role
• On-set experience for young performers
• Opportunity to be featured in a TV show

Festival Goers for TV Show Background Roles

Job Description
A television production is casting festival goers for vibrant, high-energy background scenes on the Big Island. This role is perfect for individuals who can bring excitement, movement, and personality to lively crowd scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a festival attendee in background scenes
• Bring energy and enthusiasm to crowd environments
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain continuity across multiple takes

Requirements

• Open to all ethnicities and genders
• Must be local to the Big Island, Hawaii
• Energetic and comfortable in crowd settings
• No acting experience required

Compensation

• Paid background role
• Fun, high-energy filming experience
• Opportunity to appear in a TV production

Airport Passengers for TV Show Background Roles

Job Description
A TV series is casting background actors to portray airport passengers in scenes filmed on the Big Island. This role calls for individuals who can bring realistic travel energy and natural movement to busy, crowd-driven scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray airport passengers in background scenes
• Follow production direction during filming
• Move naturally within staged environments
• Maintain continuity during takes

Requirements

• Open to all ethnicities and genders
• Must be local to the Big Island, Hawaii
• Comfortable working in crowd scenes
• No acting experience required

Compensation

• Paid background role
• Experience on a professional TV set
• Opportunity for repeat background work

Tourists for TV Show Background Roles

Job Description
A television production is casting individuals to portray tourists in a fun and dynamic series filming in Hawaii. This role is ideal for those who can bring energy, curiosity, and a relaxed vacation vibe to the screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a tourist in various background scenes
• Follow direction from the production team
• Interact naturally within crowd scenes
• Maintain a lively and engaging presence

Requirements

• Open to all ethnicities and genders
• Must be local to the Big Island, Hawaii
• Outgoing personality with a natural on-camera presence
• No prior acting experience required

Compensation

• Paid background role
• On-set experience for a television production
• Opportunity to be featured in multiple scenes

Surfers for TV Show Background Roles

Job Description
A TV production is seeking surfers for background roles in an upcoming series filming on the Big Island. This role is ideal for individuals with real surfing experience who can bring authenticity and skill to beach and ocean scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a surfer in background scenes
• Demonstrate natural surfing ability on camera
• Follow direction from the production team
• Participate in ocean-based filming environments

Requirements

• Open to all ethnicities and genders
• Must have surfing experience
• Must be local to the Big Island, Hawaii
• Comfortable filming in water and beach conditions

Compensation

• Paid background role
• Opportunity to showcase surfing skills on screen
• Professional production experience

Beachgoers for TV Show Background Roles

Job Description
A television production is casting beachgoers for paid background roles on the Big Island of Hawaii. This opportunity is perfect for individuals who enjoy coastal environments and want to be part of an exciting on-screen experience. No acting experience is required—just bring your natural energy and presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a beachgoer in background scenes
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain a relaxed, natural on-camera presence
• Participate in outdoor filming environments

Requirements

• Open to all ethnicities and genders
• Must live on or be local to the Big Island, Hawaii
• Comfortable in beach settings and outdoor filming
• No acting experience required

Compensation

• Paid background role
• Opportunity to appear on a television show
• On-set experience in a professional production

Real Valet Needed for Casting Opportunity

Job Description
A Hawaii-based production is casting a real valet for an upcoming project. Producers are specifically seeking someone with genuine valet experience who understands the day-to-day responsibilities of the role. This is a great opportunity for hospitality professionals looking to step in front of the camera and bring authentic experience to a filmed production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a professional valet in a filmed production

• Perform realistic valet duties on camera

• Follow direction from the production team

• Maintain a polished, professional appearance

• Be available for scheduled filming dates

Requirements

• Must have real valet experience

• Submit current clothing sizes

• Share details of relevant work experience

• Provide recent full-body and waist-up photos (no hats, sunglasses, selfies, or filters)

• Professional and reliable

Compensation

• Paid opportunity (rate disclosed upon selection)

Supporting Role – Hina Mason in Short Film

Job Description
A short film project is casting a strong female actor for the role of Hina Mason, the passionate and emotionally intense mother of the lead character, Eden. Hina is a high-strung woman who deeply loves her daughter but struggles with control as Eden prepares to leave home. This role offers an opportunity to portray the raw emotional dynamics between a parent and child during a pivotal life transition.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Hina with emotional depth, capturing the nuances of maternal love and anxiety

• Participate in scenes that explore family tension and personal vulnerability

• Collaborate with a student-led creative team to bring authenticity to the role

• Be available for self-tape audition and scheduled shoot dates

Requirements

• Female actor, able to play 50s

• Must convincingly express intensity, concern, and layered emotional conflict

• Based in or able to work in O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Compensation

• Copy and credit

• Strong supporting role with emotionally rich scenes

• Ideal for actors looking to expand dramatic reel material in a short film format