Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Music Video Background Actors, Band Members, and Lead Female Talent

Job Description
A high-profile music video production is seeking background actors, musicians, and lead female talent for an upcoming shoot in New York City. This project offers paid on-camera opportunities for performers of all ethnicities and genders to appear in an energetic music video environment. The production is also casting real band members and a body double role, making this an exciting opportunity for performers and musicians looking to gain experience in a professional music video production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as background actors in various music video scenes

• Portray band members playing instruments on camera

• Follow creative direction from the production team during filming

• Maintain strong on-camera energy and stage presence

• Collaborate with cast and crew to support the visual storytelling of the music video

Requirements

• Open to all ethnicities and genders

• Must be comfortable performing on camera in a music video environment

• Musicians should be able to portray playing instruments such as saxophone, keyboard, guitar, bass, or drums

• Female talent considered for a featured lead role

• Talent interested in a body double role should be comfortable matching the performer’s appearance and movements

• Must be available for filming in New York, NY

Compensation

• Paid roles for all selected talent

• Opportunities available for background actors, band members, and featured talent

• Professional music video production experience

Female Musicians for Music Video Scene

Job Description
A feature film production is casting female musicians to portray band members in a music video scene. The production is seeking talented performers who can authentically play instruments on camera while contributing to a high-energy band performance. This role will feature musicians performing in a stylized environment that may include atmospheric smoke effects.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray band members in a music video scene within a feature film

• Perform on camera as a drummer, guitarist, bassist, or keyboard player

• Follow direction from the production team during filming

• Maintain performance energy and stage presence on camera

• Work comfortably in a set environment that may include atmospheric smoke

Requirements

• Female musicians ages 20–30s

• Skilled in playing drums, guitar, bass, or keyboard

• Comfortable performing on camera as part of a band

• Able to work in a production environment with atmospheric smoke

• Available to film in Savannah, Georgia

Compensation

• $208 for 12 hours

Male Soccer Players for Major Band Music Video

Job Description
A major band music video filming in Long Island City, Queens is casting male soccer players for a high-energy shoot in NYC. Production is seeking athletic talent ages 20–26 with solid soccer skills who are comfortable performing on camera. This paid music video opportunity is perfect for players who can bring authentic movement, confidence, and strong visual presence to a professional set.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform basic soccer drills and gameplay movements on camera

• Bring your own cleats and shin guards

• Follow direction from the director and production team

• Arrive on time and prepared for a short filming window

• Maintain high energy and professionalism throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Male, ages 20–26

• Must have basic soccer skills

• Comfortable in front of the camera

• Must provide own cleats and shin guards

• Available to work in Long Island City, Queens, NYC

Compensation

• $100 for approximately 2 hours of filming

Job Description

A major R&B artist is casting a lead female plus-size model for an upcoming music video filming in the Hollywood area of Los Angeles. Production is seeking a confident, stylish woman with strong on-camera presence to take on a featured role in the project.

This is a paid opportunity with a 3:00 PM call time (TBD) and a 5-hour shoot commitment.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as the lead female model in a music video

• Showcase confidence, personality, and strong style on camera

• Follow creative direction from the director and production team

• Be available for the scheduled call time and full shoot duration

Requirements

• Female plus-size model

• Must be confident with great personal style

• Comfortable in a lead, featured role

• Available for a 3:00 PM call time (TBD)

• Able to work in the Hollywood area, Los Angeles

Compensation

• $500 for 5 hours

Job Description

An indie breakout band, Atta Boy, is casting a white female actor to portray a single working mom in an upcoming music video filming in New Orleans. Production is seeking talent between the ages of 30 and 50 to bring authenticity and emotional depth to the role.

This is a paid opportunity filming over 1–2 days in early March.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a single working mother in a narrative-driven music video

• Perform scripted and/or naturalistic scenes

• Collaborate with the director and production team

• Be available for 1–2 shoot days

Requirements

• White female actor

• Ages 30–50

• Must be available March 4 and/or March 5

• Able to work in New Orleans, Louisiana

• Strong on-camera presence and acting ability

Compensation

• Paid role (rate shared upon selection)

Job Description

A major band is casting male soccer players for an upcoming music video filming in New York City. Production is seeking athletic, experienced players between the ages of 20 and 26 for a compensated shoot.

This is a short filming commitment taking place in Long Island City, Queens. Selected talent will participate in a 2-hour shoot window during the scheduled production time.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a soccer player in a music video production

• Participate in staged gameplay and soccer-related scenes

• Bring personal cleats and shin guards to set

• Follow on-set direction from the production team

Requirements

• Male soccer players

• Ages 20–26

• Must have cleats and shin guards

• Comfortable performing on camera

• Available on Tuesday, March 3

• Able to work in Long Island City, Queens, NYC

Compensation

• Compensated opportunity (rate disclosed upon selection)

Firefighter Role – TV Series Background Actor

Job Description
A popular TV series is now casting clean-shaven male background actors to portray firefighters in an upcoming episode filming in the Chicago area. This paid background acting opportunity is open to men in their 20s to 40s of all ethnicities who can realistically play a firefighter (non-real).

Producers are seeking fresh faces who have not worked on the show within the past two weeks. This is a non-speaking, paid extra role designed to bring authenticity and energy to emergency response scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a firefighter in background scenes

• Follow direction from the assistant director and production team

• Maintain professional appearance and continuity throughout filming

• Be available for the scheduled filming day

Requirements

• Male, ages 20s–40s

• Clean-shaven with short hair

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or bordering states to Illinois

• Cannot have worked on this production within the last two weeks

• Must provide full clothing sizes for wardrobe

Compensation

• $200 for 8 hours

• Time and a half after 8 hours

Real Police Officers – TV Series Background Role

Job Description
A hit TV series is now casting real police officers for a paid background acting role in Chicago. This casting call is seeking male and female law enforcement professionals of all ethnicities to appear in a non-speaking, featured background role.

Producers are looking for authentic police officers who can bring realism to the scene. This is a great opportunity for real-life officers interested in television production and paid on-set experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a real police officer in background scenes

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

• Maintain professional appearance and authenticity on camera

• Be available for the scheduled filming day in the Chicago area

Requirements

• Must be a real police officer

• Male and female talent encouraged to apply

• All ethnicities welcome

• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or bordering states to Illinois

• Cannot have worked on this production within the past two weeks

• Must provide full clothing sizes for wardrobe

Compensation

• $200 for 8 hours

• Time and a half after 8 hours

• $25 special ability bump

Leading Lady – Music Video/Short Film

Job Description
Casting a leading lady for a music video/short film with a major celebrity artist. Talent should bring charisma, beauty, and strong on-screen presence to complement the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the lead female role in a music video/short film

• Deliver expressive facial performances

• Showcase acting ability with natural presence

• Learn and perform light choreography (not advanced)

Requirements

• Female, ages 30–40

• All ethnicities welcome

• Must have a great face, strong body presence, and excellent facial expressions

• Acting experience required

Compensation

• $400 per day for 8–10 hour workdays

Featured Extra Role as Valet for Music Video/Short Film

Job Description
A music video/short film production is seeking a male featured extra to portray a valet. This role requires light acting to capture a specific character mood and adds comedic personality to the project.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a valet in featured background scenes

• Act naturally to appear bothered and confused as directed

• Work closely with the production team to capture the intended comedic effect

• Maintain professionalism and reliability on set

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 18–30

• All ethnicities welcome

• Must be comfortable with light acting and expressive reactions

• Wardrobe may be provided or coordinated with production

Compensation

• $75 flat rate