Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Job Description

An NYU student production is urgently seeking 1–2 Driving Production Assistants and 1–2 General Production Assistants for an experimental thesis short film filming between Los Angeles and Joshua Tree, California. The production is a continuation of an NYU student experimental thesis project and offers an opportunity for people looking to gain additional hands-on set experience. Driving PAs will assist with transportation from Los Angeles to Joshua Tree, while General PAs will provide broader production support during filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the crew with general on-set production needs.
• Support production logistics and day-to-day operations.
• Driving PAs will assist with transportation between Los Angeles and Joshua Tree.
• Help the production team as directed throughout filming.

Requirements

• Seeking 1–2 Driving PAs and 1–2 General PAs.
• Driving PAs must have their own vehicle or be age 25+ for car rental purposes.
• General PAs may be considered with partial availability.

Compensation

Volunteer-basis PA positions with a stipend. Gas is compensated, and meals, housing, and transportation are provided.

Job Description

Darkened Stage Productions is seeking Production Assistants for Peripheral, an independent psychological horror short film inspired by Ambrose Bierce’s The Damned Thing. The project follows a woman investigating a mysterious death and discovering evidence of an intelligent predator that cannot normally be perceived by humans. Production Assistants will provide general on-set support and help the crew maintain an organized production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide general production and on-set assistance.
• Support crew departments as needed.
• Help maintain an organized and efficient set.
• Assist with day-to-day production needs.

Requirements

• Production experience is helpful but not specifically required in the casting notice.
• Reliable and comfortable working collaboratively on set.
• Interest in independent film and psychological horror.
• Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley filmmakers are particularly encouraged.

Compensation

Compensation and arrangements will be discussed individually based on position, experience, and production budget.

Production Assistants for Cat Convention Event

Job Description
An exciting opportunity is open for three Production Assistants to join a lively team at an upcoming cat convention. This event will feature on-site testimonials, media production, and hands-on involvement with talent and tech. It’s perfect for aspiring creatives who enjoy fast-paced environments, have a passion for live events, and don’t mind a few furry friends.

Job Responsibilities
• Collect signed talent releases from on-site participants
• Transport media cards and footage back to base quickly and efficiently
• Conduct fun, engaging testimonial interviews
• Assist with basic sound and camera tasks (bonus if you have experience)

Requirements
• Must be friendly, reliable, and quick on your feet
• Must be comfortable working in fast-moving event spaces
• Bonus if you’re a cat lover
• Ability to multitask and remain composed under pressure

Compensation
• $35 per hour
• Estimated 8-hour workdays

Job Description

Mastersons Magic is gauging interest from female multidisciplinary performers for potential future touring opportunities with a professional illusion show. The production is building a list of performers who may be interested in a potential 3–6 month touring contract, with performances taking place both on land and at sea. The opportunity is suited to women with strong stage presence and performance skills in areas such as dance, aerial arts, circus, theatre, acting, variety entertainment, or other specialty disciplines.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as part of a professional touring illusion production.
• Participate in theatrical illusions, audience-focused performances, and rehearsals.
• Bring individual performance skills and strong stage presence to the show.
• Work collaboratively with the production team and follow performance direction.
• Travel as required for potential U.S. and international engagements.

Requirements

• Female performers.
• Strong stage presence, confidence, charisma, and audience connection.
• Performance skills in dance, aerial, circus, theatre, acting, variety arts, or another specialty are encouraged.
• Professional experience in magic, theatre, dance, circus, touring productions, or live entertainment is a plus.
• Must be comfortable working with theatrical illusions.
• Previous magician’s assistant experience is not required.

Compensation

Not specified. Potential contract terms and additional details will be discussed as opportunities develop.

Job Description

Darkened Stage Productions is seeking Practical Effects / Puppet Assistants for Peripheral, an independent psychological horror short film using a practical-effects approach to its creature work. The production already has VFX and makeup personnel attached and is looking for additional crew to support the physical creature effects. Assistants will help with practical puppet operation, puppetry, creature manipulation, and other on-set effects. Candidates with backgrounds in puppetry, creature work, animatronics, stage effects, practical horror effects, or theater puppetry are especially encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with practical puppet operation.
• Support creature manipulation and puppetry.
• Help execute practical effects on set.
• Collaborate with the existing effects and makeup teams.

Requirements

• Experience with puppetry, creature work, animatronics, stage effects, or practical effects is preferred.
• Comfortable working with physical creature effects.
• Theater artists and puppeteers are encouraged to apply.
• Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley applicants are particularly encouraged.

Compensation

Compensation and arrangements will be discussed individually based on position, experience, and production budget.

Job Description

A Disney+ documentary production is hiring a Production Assistant (PA) for an upcoming multi-day shoot. This is an excellent opportunity for production professionals looking to gain hands-on experience supporting a documentary crew on a major streaming project.

The production is seeking a dependable, organized, and proactive Production Assistant who can help keep the set running smoothly throughout filming. Responsibilities may include assisting crew members, handling production logistics, supporting daily operations, and ensuring the team has everything needed during shoot days. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment and be available for the full filming schedule.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the production team with daily on-set operations.
• Support crew members with production tasks as assigned.
• Help coordinate equipment, materials, and general logistics.
• Maintain organization and efficiency throughout filming.
• Follow instructions from department heads and production staff.
• Contribute to a professional and collaborative production environment.

Requirements

• Previous production assistant experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Reliable, professional, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work effectively as part of a production crew.

Compensation

• Competitive pay (rate to be confirmed).
• Opportunity to work on a Disney+ documentary production.
• Valuable on-set experience with an established production team.

Job Description

A production shooting in downtown Oklahoma City is hiring a local Key Set Production Assistant (PA) for filming scheduled for August 18–20. This position will support the production team with general on-set needs and help keep daily filming operations organized and running efficiently. The ideal candidate is dependable, proactive, comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment, and prepared for a 12-hour workday.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist production leadership with daily on-set operations.
• Support crew members with general production needs.
• Help maintain an organized and efficient set.
• Assist with coordination and other tasks assigned during filming.
• Follow instructions from production leadership.
• Remain attentive and available throughout the production day.

Requirements

• Must be available for the applicable production date(s) between August 18–20.
• Previous production assistant or on-set experience preferred.
• Reliable, organized, professional, and proactive.
• Comfortable working up to a 12-hour production day.

Compensation

$375 for 12 hours.

Job Description

In Motion Casting is seeking an additional on-set designer/costume designer for an upcoming major production in Florida. The production needs someone capable of making high-quality costumes for a major set. The casting notice also indicates that shipping costumes may be considered if absolutely necessary, although Florida-based professionals are preferred.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and create quality costumes for a major production
• Assist with costume-related needs for the production set
• Collaborate with the creative and production teams
• Prepare costumes according to the project’s creative requirements
• Coordinate costume delivery or shipping when necessary
• Help ensure costumes are production-ready

Requirements

• Experience with costume design and construction
• Must be capable of creating high-quality costumes
• Ability to work with a major production
• Ability to ship completed costumes if necessary
• Professional, reliable, and able to meet production requirements

Compensation

Not specified

Job Description

A UCLA Extension Advanced Filmmaking Workshop thesis project is seeking crew members for an upcoming comedy-drama short film shooting in Los Angeles. The production will film across two interior locations and is looking for experienced professionals as well as early-career crew members for a variety of behind-the-scenes roles. While this is an unpaid student production, selected crew will receive screen credit, meals, and covered production expenses.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform duties for your assigned crew position during production.
• Collaborate with the director and department heads on set.
• Help maintain a professional and efficient production environment.
• Be available for one or both scheduled shooting days, depending on the role.

Requirements

• Crew positions include:
  • 1st Assistant Camera (experienced)
  • 2nd Assistant Camera / Camera Production Assistant
  • Gaffer / Key Grip
  • Production Sound Mixer with Boom Operator
  • 1st Assistant Director
  • Hair and Makeup Artist
  • Art Department / Set Dressing
  • Production Assistants
  • Intimacy Coordinator
  • Behind-the-Scenes Photographer
  • Composer
• Experience required for select technical positions.
• Early-career applicants are encouraged for Production Assistant and 2nd AC/Camera PA roles.

Compensation

• Unpaid opportunity.
• Screen credit provided.
• Meals on set included.
• Production expenses and expendables covered.

Job Description

APE Castings is seeking a male lead for an upcoming production filming in Los Angeles, California. The casting team is looking for a performer with a strong, masculine, conventionally attractive appearance described in the casting notice as a “Gigachad type” look. The selected actor must be available for both scheduled production days. This is a paid opportunity offering $300 per day for two days of work, for a total of $600.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as the male lead in the production
• Portray the character according to the production’s creative direction
• Perform confidently and naturally on camera
• Follow instructions from the director and production team
• Maintain a professional attitude throughout filming

Requirements

• Male talent
• Strong, masculine appearance
• Conventionally attractive look
• Comfortable performing as a lead on camera

Compensation

$300 per day for two days; $600 total