Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

1930s Period Film – Working-Class Background Actors

Job Description

A San Francisco period film is casting male and female background actors to portray working-class people in a story set during the 1930s. This paid background acting opportunity is seeking local Bay Area talent who can authentically fit the historical setting and work professionally on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a working-class person in a 1930s period film.
• Perform natural background action as directed by the production team.
• Maintain appropriate character and continuity throughout filming.
• Attend a required wardrobe fitting before filming.
• Work professionally with cast and crew on set.

Requirements

• Male and female talent.
• Ages 30–55.
• Must be a San Francisco Bay Area local hire.
• Able to authentically portray a working-class person from the 1930s.
• Full-day availability required when booked.

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA rate of $231 for 8 hours.
• Paid wardrobe fitting at 1/4 check.

School Lunch Commercial – Lead Actor

Job Description

A school lunch commercial is casting female talent for a paid lead role filming in Tallahassee, Florida. The production is seeking performers who can bring an authentic and relatable presence to a commercial campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a lead character in a school lunch commercial.
• Deliver a natural and engaging on-camera performance.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Maintain professionalism throughout the production.

Requirements

• Female and male talent.
• Ages 35–55+.
• Black or ethnically ambiguous.
• Must be able to work in Tallahassee, Florida.

Compensation

• $550.
• Two years paid digital usage.
• In-perpetuity organic web usage.
• Travel expenses are not covered.

Lifetime Film – Police Officer

Job Description

A new Lifetime film based on a documentary is casting a male background actor to portray a police officer in Atlanta, Georgia. This non-speaking background role is seeking talent who can authentically portray a professional law enforcement officer on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a police officer in a Lifetime film.
• Perform natural background action appropriate to a law enforcement scene.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain a professional appearance and behavior while on set.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Ages 25–60, or able to portray this age range.
• Caucasian.
• Slender to medium build.
• Clean-shaven or have a properly trimmed 1980s-style mustache.
• No ponytails, man buns, visible tattoos, ear gauges, or hair past the collar.
• Must be able to work in the Atlanta, Georgia area.

Compensation

• $140 for up to 12 hours.

Lifetime Film – Home Health Aide

Job Description

A Lifetime film is casting a female background actor to portray a home health aide in a small scene filming in Atlanta, Georgia. The production is seeking talent who can naturally portray a professional healthcare support worker on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a home health aide in a Lifetime film scene.
• Perform natural background action appropriate to the role.
• Follow instructions from the production team.
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming.

Requirements

• Female talent.
• Ages 25–45.
• Caucasian.
• Must be available to work in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Able to portray a professional home health aide naturally on camera.

Compensation

• $140 for up to 12 hours.

Lifetime Film – Friends of Cast Members

Job Description

A Lifetime film is casting male and female background actors to portray friends of cast members in a small scene filming in Atlanta, Georgia. This opportunity is seeking Caucasian talent who can bring a natural and authentic presence to the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a friend of a cast member in a Lifetime film scene.
• Follow direction from the production team while on set.
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming.
• Be prepared to work as a background performer as needed.

Requirements

• Male or female talent.
• Ages 24–48.
• Caucasian.
• Must be available to work in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Comfortable working on a professional film set.

Compensation

• $140 for up to 12 hours.

Job Description

MiLO Casting is seeking real families for an upcoming holiday resort campaign filming in the Caribbean. Selected families will travel together for a professional resort shoot, with production covering travel, accommodations, and food. The campaign is looking for genuine family connections and natural chemistry, with compensation based on the number of family members featured.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear together as a real family in a holiday resort campaign.
• Participate in lifestyle and vacation-themed scenes.
• Perform naturally together in front of the camera.
• Attend an in-person recall in Toronto if selected.
• Travel to the Caribbean and participate in 4–6 shoot days.

Requirements

• Must apply as a real family.
• All participating family members must be non-ACTRA.
• Must be available for the required recall, travel, and filming schedule.
• Represented talent should allow their agent to submit on their behalf.

Compensation

• $12,000–$20,000 per selected family, depending on the number of family members featured.
• Travel, accommodations, and food provided by production.

Job Description

On Location Casting is seeking an experienced male stand-in for the streaming service series “Untitled Rodeo Project” filming in Douglasville, Georgia. The production is looking for a Hispanic male who matches specific height and weight requirements, has previous stand-in experience, and can confidently take direction on a professional set.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a stand-in for the streaming series production.
• Assist the crew with lighting, camera setup, and scene preparation.
• Match required positioning and movements as directed.
• Follow instructions accurately from the production team.

Requirements

• Male, Hispanic.
• Height between 5’11” and 6’1″.
• Weight between 220–240 lbs.
• No facial hair preferred.
• Previous stand-in experience is required.
• Must be within a reasonable self-drive distance of Douglasville, Georgia.

Compensation

• $175 for 12 hours guaranteed.
• Overtime after 12 hours, if applicable.

Job Description

The History Channel’s “American Pickers” is searching across Indiana for collectors with large, rare, and unusual private antique collections. The team is looking for interesting characters with unique items and compelling stories behind their collections. The production is especially interested in discovering hidden treasures and collections they have never seen before.

Job Responsibilities

• Share your private antique or collectible collection with the production team.
• Discuss the history and stories behind your items.
• Provide accurate information about your collection and its location.
• Participate in filming if selected for the show.
• Work with the production team during the picking process.

Requirements

• Must have a large, rare, or unusual private collection in Indiana.
• Interesting and unique collections are encouraged.
• Stores, flea markets, malls, auction businesses, museums, and similar public collections are not eligible.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.