Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Job Description
Casting a featured female role for a director-selected project filming in Pittsburgh, PA. This role portrays a confident, stylish woman hanging out after a party, offering strong on-screen presence and natural charisma. Talent should bring an authentic, relaxed energy while fitting seamlessly into a social, post-party atmosphere.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a party guest in a post-event social setting
• Follow on-set direction from the director and production team
• Deliver natural, confident, and engaging on-camera performance
• Maintain professionalism and punctuality during filming

Requirements

• Female talent
• African American / Black
• Ages 20s to 30s
• Fit build with a stylish, confident appearance
• Fresh face (new to the project preferred)
• Strong on-camera presence and ability to take direction

Compensation

• Paid role (rate provided upon selection)

Hispanic Actors for Commercial Projects

Job Description
Casting Hispanic male and female actors for commercial projects filming in the Philadelphia area. Multiple roles are available for experienced and aspiring talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in commercial productions
• Follow direction from the production team
• Deliver natural and engaging on-camera performances

Requirements

• Hispanic male and female actors
• Ages 50–85
• Comfortable performing on camera
• Available to work in the Philadelphia area

Compensation

• Excellent pay
• Paid opportunity

Job Description
A production is seeking actors for a series of small roles across multiple scenes. This is a paid opportunity for performers available for a one-day shoot during a production week in Philadelphia. The project will feature a variety of scenes, with additional roles potentially becoming available throughout the shoot. Ideal candidates are flexible, reliable, and ready to work in a fast-paced filming environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in various small or background roles across multiple scenes
• Follow direction from the director and production team
• Be prepared for a one-day on-site shoot
• Adapt to different scene requirements as needed
• Maintain professionalism on set

Requirements

• Must be available for one day during the production week
• Must be located in or able to work in Philadelphia
• Acting experience is a plus but not required
• Must submit a headshot and availability
• Reliable, punctual, and able to take direction

Compensation

• Paid (rate not specified)

Female Actor for Indie Film Role

Job Description
Casting a female actor for a paid non-union indie film. This role requires portraying a young adult character with dialogue in Spanish, offering a great opportunity to showcase acting range in a creative and character-driven project.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a scripted role with spoken lines in Spanish
• Follow direction from the director during filming
• Portray character emotions authentically on camera
• Wear special effects (SFX) makeup and contact lenses as required
• Collaborate with cast and crew throughout production

Requirements

• Caucasian female, ages 20–25
• Height between 5’2”–5’4”
• Must be able to speak basic Spanish
• Comfortable wearing SFX makeup and contact lenses
• Reliable and able to follow direction on set

Compensation

• Paid non-union role
• Opportunity to work on an indie film project
• Gain acting experience and footage for reel
• Collaborate with an independent film team

Job Description
A student short film is seeking a Gaffer for a one-day shoot taking place on April 11, 2026. The production is looking for a reliable and experienced lighting technician to support the director’s vision and ensure high-quality lighting on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and execute lighting setups for the film
• Collaborate with the director and camera team
• Manage lighting equipment and ensure proper setup
• Maintain safe and efficient on-set lighting practices

Requirements

• Experience working as a gaffer or in lighting roles
• Must be local to Philadelphia or able to work as a local hire
• Ability to provide your own gear (gear list required)
• Resume and reel required
• Professional and reliable with strong on-set communication

Compensation

• $150 (negotiable)
• Payment via Zelle

Job Description
Mainline Fashion Week is now accepting submissions for its upcoming high-fashion runway show at Villanova University, hosted at the Villanova Inn. This exclusive event will feature top designers from the Main Line and Philadelphia, including talent from The Philadelphia Incubator. The production supports autism awareness and offers major media exposure opportunities.

Job Responsibilities

• Walk in a high-fashion runway show
• Represent designers in a professional and polished manner
• Participate in fittings and show-day production activities
• Maintain a strong runway presence and high-fashion aesthetic

Requirements

• Must demonstrate a professional, high-fashion runway presence
• Ability to follow direction from designers and production team
• Must complete the official casting form before the deadline

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior runway or fashion show experience
• Strong portfolio or modeling experience
• High-fashion look and confident stage presence

Compensation

• Exposure opportunity with potential media features
• Selected models may be featured on FOX 29 News and CBS Philadelphia

Steel Mill Worker Background Extras for TV Series

Job Description
A television series is casting male background actors in Pittsburgh to portray steel mill workers in gritty, industrial scenes. This role is ideal for talent who can bring a rugged, authentic look to the screen and help create a realistic working-class environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray steel mill workers in industrial settings
• Perform natural background actions appropriate to the role
• Follow direction to maintain scene continuity
• Be available for long filming hours as needed

Requirements

• Male, ages 20s–60s
• Open to all ethnicities
• Must be local to Pittsburgh
• Rugged, working-class appearance preferred
• Not previously cast as an inmate on this production
• Vehicles preferred (non-red, non-white, no bright colors)

Compensation

• $250 for up to 12 hours
• Additional $30 if booked with your vehicle

Senior Background Actors for Healthcare Commercial

Job Description
A healthcare commercial is casting senior background actors for an upcoming production filming in the Pittsburgh area. Producers are looking for adults who can authentically portray everyday individuals in a healthcare setting. This opportunity is ideal for mature talent interested in appearing in a professional commercial while helping create natural and relatable scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray background characters in a healthcare commercial scene

• Follow direction from the director and production team during filming

• Maintain natural reactions and continuity while on camera

• Arrive prepared and remain available for the full filming schedule

• Work collaboratively with cast and crew on set

Requirements

• Adults ages 50–77

• Must be local to the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area

• Must have reliable transportation to travel to the filming location

• Available for the full filming day with no schedule conflicts

• Professional, reliable, and able to follow production direction

Compensation

• $300 for up to 12 hours of work

• Paid background role in a commercial production

• Opportunity to gain on-set experience in a professional shoot

African American Male Actor to Play Patient in Political Commercial

Job Description
An independent and moderate-leaning political commercial campaign is casting a non-speaking role for an African American male to portray a patient in an upcoming shoot. The production is seeking talent in their late 20s to early 30s who can bring a natural and authentic presence to the role. This is a paid opportunity filming in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Talent will be required for one day of filming during the scheduled production window. Applicants must be local to the Pittsburgh area or within driving distance, as travel expenses will not be reimbursed.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a patient in a non-speaking role for a political commercial

• Follow on-set direction from the director and production team

• Deliver a natural, believable on-camera performance

• Maintain professionalism throughout the filming process

Requirements

• African American male

• Ages late 20s to early 30s

• Must be available to film one day between March 16–20

• Must be local to Pittsburgh, PA or within driving distance

• Non-union talent only

• Comfortable performing in a non-speaking on-camera role

Compensation

• Session Fee: $800 (up to 10 hours)

• Usage Buyout Fee: $2,000

Job Description
A non-union short film titled Finding Happiness is casting actors for lead and supporting roles. The story follows Emily Wilson, a student who transfers to a new school after experiencing a tragic loss in her family. As she adjusts to her new environment, she encounters new friendships, social conflicts, and unexpected romance that challenge her understanding of life and relationships.

The film will be shot in multiple Pennsylvania locations, including Allentown, Philadelphia, Lahaska, and Hatfield. Production will take place across several filming days in late May and early June.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted scenes for a narrative short film production.

• Collaborate with the director and cast to portray emotionally driven characters.

• Participate in scheduled filming days and rehearsals if required.

• Deliver natural and engaging performances suited for a coming-of-age drama.

• Work professionally with the production team throughout filming.

Roles

James Jackson (Lead) – Caucasian Male
College senior and football player. Confident and athletic, James initially prioritizes sports above everything until his relationship with Emily begins to change his perspective on life.

Mark Matthews (Supporting) – Caucasian Male
College junior and one of Emily’s close friends. Confident, stylish, and in a relationship with Alex. Actors must be comfortable portraying a character in a same-sex relationship.

Alex Anderson (Supporting) – Caucasian Male
Another of Emily’s best friends. A grounded college junior who is in a relationship with Mark. Actors must be comfortable portraying a character in a same-sex relationship.

Shannon Carter (Supporting) – Blonde Caucasian Female
The popular “Queen Bee” of the school. A stylish college senior who is dating James and embodies the typical mean-girl persona.

Requirements

• Actors ideally in their late 20s who can portray college-aged characters.

• Strong acting ability and ability to work in a collaborative film environment.

• Availability for filming between May 26 and June 10 depending on role.

• Comfortable performing dramatic scenes within a coming-of-age story.

Compensation

• Lead and supporting roles are paid.

• IMDb credit.

• Meals provided on set.

• Footage for actor reels.