Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

A Sweet House Christmas – Frank & Mabel

Job Description

A paid vertical micro-drama titled “A Sweet House Christmas” is casting male and female actors to portray Frank and Mabel in Lexington, Kentucky. These supporting characters are longtime regulars at Sweet Traditions who help represent and anchor the close-knit local community.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray longtime bakery regulars Frank or Mabel.
• Bring warmth and small-town authenticity to the production.
• Perform scripted dialogue and supporting scenes.
• Interact naturally with principal cast members.
• Follow direction from the production team.

Requirements

• Male and female talent.
• Ages 65–75, portraying characters in their 70s.
• All ethnicities welcome.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Lexington, Kentucky.

Compensation

• $200 per day.

A Sweet House Christmas – Chef Pierre Montepierre

Job Description

“A Sweet House Christmas” is casting a male actor to portray Chef Pierre Montepierre in a paid vertical micro-drama filming in Lexington, Kentucky. This cameo character is an extravagantly theatrical, world-famous pastry chef hired to compete against a local bakery in a holiday bake-off.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a theatrical world-famous pastry chef.
• Deliver an energetic and memorable cameo performance.
• Perform scripted dialogue and comedy-driven scenes.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Bring personality and showmanship to the character.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Ages 55–65, portraying someone in their 40s to 50s.
• All ethnicities welcome.
• Comfortable delivering an extravagant, theatrical performance.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Lexington, Kentucky.

Compensation

• $200 per day.

A Sweet House Christmas – Victor Mercer

Job Description

A holiday vertical micro-drama is casting a male actor to portray Victor Mercer in Lexington, Kentucky. Victor is the co-antagonist and founder of a foundry, portrayed as a demanding and ruthless corporate leader who approaches both business and marriage as zero-sum games.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Victor Mercer in a co-antagonist role.
• Deliver an authoritative and demanding on-camera performance.
• Perform scripted dialogue and dramatic scenes.
• Work collaboratively with the director and cast.
• Maintain consistent characterization throughout filming.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Ages 50–60, portraying someone in their 50s to 60s.
• All ethnicities welcome.
• Strong presence suited to an authoritative corporate character.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Lexington, Kentucky.

Compensation

• $200 per day.
• Multiple filming days.

A Sweet House Christmas – Drew

Job Description

“A Sweet House Christmas” is casting a male actor for the supporting role of Drew in a paid vertical micro-drama filming in Lexington, Kentucky. Drew is charming but manipulative, deeply flawed, and financially desperate, offering performers an opportunity to portray a layered dramatic character.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Drew in a supporting role.
• Deliver a charming yet manipulative character performance.
• Perform scripted dramatic scenes and dialogue.
• Collaborate professionally with fellow cast members.
• Follow direction and maintain character continuity.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Ages 29–37, portraying someone in their early 30s.
• All ethnicities welcome.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Lexington, Kentucky.

Compensation

• $200 per day.
• Multiple filming days.

A Sweet House Christmas – Becca

Job Description

A paid vertical micro-drama titled “A Sweet House Christmas” is casting a female actor to portray Becca in Lexington, Kentucky. Becca is a gloriously deadpan and loyal employee at Sweet Traditions who also serves as Claire’s trusted confidante.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Becca in a supporting role.
• Deliver natural deadpan humor and engaging dialogue.
• Create believable chemistry with the lead characters.
• Follow creative direction during production.
• Maintain a consistent performance across scenes.

Requirements

• Female talent.
• Ages 20–29, portraying someone in their 20s.
• All ethnicities welcome.
• Strong deadpan comedic delivery is preferred.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Lexington, Kentucky.

Compensation

• $200 per day.
• Multiple filming days.

A Sweet House Christmas – Bonnie Mills

Job Description

“A Sweet House Christmas” is casting a female actor to play Bonnie Mills in a paid vertical micro-drama filming in Lexington, Kentucky. Bonnie is Claire’s fiercely proud mother who dislikes unnecessary fuss while privately hiding a heart condition to keep the bakery running.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Bonnie Mills in a supporting role.
• Bring warmth, strength, and emotional depth to the character.
• Perform scripted dialogue and dramatic family scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain consistent characterization throughout production.

Requirements

• Female talent.
• Ages 50–59, portraying someone in her 50s.
• All ethnicities welcome.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Lexington, Kentucky.

Compensation

• $200 per day.
• Multiple filming days.

A Sweet House Christmas – Diana Mercer

Job Description

A vertical micro-drama titled “A Sweet House Christmas” is casting a female actor for the role of Diana Mercer in Lexington, Kentucky. Diana is the main antagonist, a corporate strategist who is ruthless, cunning, and fiercely opportunistic. This paid non-union role is part of a romantic holiday story centered on a small-town bakery competing against a corporate coffee giant.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Diana Mercer, the main antagonist.
• Deliver a confident, calculating, and ambitious performance.
• Perform scripted dialogue and dramatic scenes.
• Follow direction and collaborate with the cast and production team.
• Maintain character continuity across multiple filming days.

Requirements

• Female talent.
• Ages 24–39, portraying late 20s to 30s.
• All ethnicities welcome.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Lexington, Kentucky.

Compensation

• $200 per day.
• Multiple filming days.

Models, Actors, Singers and Dancers for Talent Search

Job Description

A model and talent search in Lexington, Kentucky, is scouting aspiring models, actors, singers, and dancers for potential entertainment industry opportunities. This open talent search is designed for new and emerging performers interested in showcasing their skills and exploring opportunities across modeling, acting, singing, and dance.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a professional talent audition and scouting process.
• Showcase modeling, acting, singing, or dancing abilities.
• Perform confidently in front of talent scouts and industry professionals.
• Follow audition instructions and creative direction.
• Demonstrate personality, professionalism, and individual talent.

Requirements

• Open to aspiring models, actors, singers, and dancers.
• Ages 4 and older.
• All experience levels are encouraged.
• Comfortable auditioning and showcasing talent.
• Must be able to attend the talent search in Lexington, Kentucky.

Compensation

• Compensation varies based on future projects and bookings.

Job Description

A long-term vérité documentary is seeking an experienced Director of Photography (DP) for an upcoming shoot in Lexington, Kentucky. The production follows a seven-year story about recovery and is looking for a cinematographer with a strong visual style who can adapt quickly to real-life situations. Applicants with their own camera equipment are preferred.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the Director of Photography for a documentary shoot.
• Capture cinematic, observational footage in a vérité style.
• Adapt quickly to unfolding real-life events.
• Collaborate with the director to achieve the project’s visual vision.

Requirements

• Experience as a Director of Photography (DP).
• Strong cinematic eye.
• Ability to work in documentary environments.
• Camera and production equipment preferred.
• Available to film on July 6 in Lexington, Kentucky.

Compensation

• Compensation not specified.
• Opportunity to work on a long-term documentary project.