Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Actors, Models, Singers, Dancers, Voiceover Artists, and Specialty Talent

Job Description

A nationwide talent search is seeking new and experienced performers across the United States who are interested in opportunities in acting, modeling, singing, dancing, voiceover, and other areas of entertainment. Beginners, trained performers, and experienced talent are welcome, making this an opportunity for people at different stages of their entertainment careers.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in entertainment opportunities that match your talent category and experience.
• Attend auditions, castings, or other professional opportunities when selected.
• Follow creative and production direction for assigned projects.
• Maintain a professional attitude when working with entertainment industry professionals.
• Continue developing performance skills and experience within your chosen field.

Requirements

• Open to actors, models, singers, dancers, voiceover artists, specialty talent, influencers, and other performers.
• All ages, from children through adults, may be considered.
• Beginners, trained talent, and experienced professionals are welcome.
• Must be based in the United States.
• Must have an interest in pursuing professional entertainment opportunities.

Compensation

• Compensation varies depending on the project and opportunity.

Job Description

A collaborative student production is seeking multiple crew members for “With These Chains,” a 1920s gothic film noir shooting in Sydney and Western Sydney, Australia. The dark, theatrical short film follows Lilith, portrayed as the first woman to become a night demon, and explores themes of power, manipulation, captivity, murder, and religious conflict. The production is looking for creative and reliable crew members across several departments.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the production throughout filming based on the assigned department.
• Collaborate with the director, cast, and other crew members.
• Help maintain an organized and efficient production environment.
• Contribute to the film’s distinctive 1920s gothic and film noir aesthetic.
• Complete department-specific responsibilities during production.

Requirements

• Seeking crew for the following positions:
  • 1st Assistant Director
  • 1st Assistant Camera
  • 2nd Assistant Camera
  • Production Designer
  • Set Designer / Dresser
  • Makeup Artist
  • Hair Stylist
  • Production Runners / General Crew
• Must be comfortable working on a collaborative student production.
• Must be available to work in Sydney or Western Sydney, Australia.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Collaborative student production offering practical on-set experience.

Asian Male Background Talent With Small Feet for Period Military Film

Job Description

A nonunion military movie set in 1973 is seeking two Asian male performers ages 19–60 to portray Vietnamese characters. Only the performers’ feet will appear on camera, so small feet and skin tone matching the production’s casting needs are central to these background roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in filmed shots featuring only your feet.
• Follow production direction for positioning and movement.
• Maintain availability for the applicable filming schedule.

Requirements

• Asian male talent ages 19–60.
• Have small feet; a specific shoe size is not provided.
• Meet the production’s skin-tone matching requirements for the portrayal.
• Be fully available for the applicable shoot dates.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Compensation

• $350 for 12 hours, less a listed 20% deduction.

Casting Call for Son Role – Short Film in Atlanta, GA

Job Description
A major short film is seeking a young male actor to portray the role of a son. This is a great opportunity for a child actor to gain on-set experience in a professional production. If your child is confident on camera and has strong memorization skills, this role is perfect for them.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver scripted lines naturally and engage in improvisation when needed
• Follow direction from the production team for authentic performance
• Be comfortable acting in front of the camera

Requirements

• Male actor, African American, ages 7-10
• Brown or dark skin preferred
• Must be confident and not shy on camera
• Ability to memorize lines and adapt to scene requirements

Compensation

• $200 for 4-6 hours of filming
• Professional experience in a short film production

Casting Call for Hookup Girl Role – Short Film in Atlanta, GA

Job Description
A major short film production is casting a female actor for the role of Hookup Girl. This is an exciting opportunity for an actress looking to gain on-camera experience in a professional short film. If you are comfortable in this role and have strong memorization and improvisation skills, this could be a great fit.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver scripted lines with confidence and engage in improvisation when needed
• Follow direction from the production team for an authentic performance
• Be comfortable on camera and in wardrobe requirements

Requirements

• Female actor, African American, ages 20-30
• Brown or dark skin preferred
• Comfortable wearing lingerie for the role
• Ability to memorize lines and adapt to scene requirements

Compensation

• $200 for 6-10 hours of filming
• Professional exposure in a short film

Casting Call for Main Stripper Actress – Short Film in Atlanta, GA

Job Description
A major short film is casting an actress for the role of Main Stripper Actress. This is a unique opportunity for a confident and experienced performer to take on a featured role in a professional short film. If you have strong acting skills and are comfortable in the required attire, this could be a great opportunity for you.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver scripted lines naturally and engage in improvisation when needed
• Follow direction from the production team to portray the role authentically
• Be comfortable wearing stripper attire (dancing skills are not required)
• Maintain professionalism on set and collaborate with the production crew

Requirements

• Female actor, African American, ages 30-40
• Similar look to Brande Lee from P-Valley
• Does not need to know how to dance but must be comfortable wearing stripper attire
• Ability to memorize lines and improvise when needed

Compensation

• $350 for 6-10 hours of filming
• Professional exposure in a short film production

Casting Young Female Actor for Spirited Supporting Role in Short Film

Job Description
A short film is now casting for the role of Young Zinzi, a magnetic and sharp-witted Jamaican girl rooted in her culture and spirit. This role calls for a confident young performer who can embody energy, emotional depth, and natural charm. Set against the backdrop of a powerful and culturally immersive narrative, Young Zinzi plays a key part in the emotional arc of the story.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a spirited and grounded young girl with tomboyish confidence and warmth

• Form a believable and emotionally resonant bond with another lead character, Khalil

• Contribute a vibrant, youthful presence to emotionally charged scenes

• Deliver lines with clarity and cultural authenticity

• Follow direction and collaborate with cast and crew on set

Requirements

• Black female actor, ages 10–15

• Must be based in Jamaica

• Must exude natural charisma and strong emotional accessibility

• Confident, expressive, and comfortable in front of the camera

• Strong cultural awareness and ability to reflect a truly Jamaican identity

Compensation

• Paid supporting role (rate provided upon booking)

• Opportunity to play a standout role in a meaningful short film

• Work on location with a culturally-driven creative team

Casting Chris – Teen Male Role in Festival-Bound Short Film ‘Chicken Skin’

The upcoming short film Chicken Skin, written and directed by Cannes Young Director Award winner Julia Kupiec, is casting the pivotal role of CHRIS. This character is central to the film’s exploration of adolescence, vulnerability, and blurred moral boundaries. CHRIS is a newly graduated teen, aimless and disarmed by the weight of adulthood. The film shoots in late summer or early fall 2025 in Los Angeles or New York, with travel fully covered for U.S.-based non-local talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Chris with natural charm, subtle vulnerability, and emotional authenticity

• Participate in a 3–4 day shoot with potential rehearsals and travel days

• Collaborate with an award-winning creative team on sensitive and layered material

• Navigate scenes involving implied mature themes handled with professionalism (non-explicit)

Requirements

• Male-identifying actors of any ethnicity

• Ages 16–22 who can believably portray 17–19

• Comfortable portraying a teen struggling with identity, anxiety, and escape

• Must be U.S.-based and available for travel if not local to LA or NYC

• Must be comfortable working with subject matter involving adolescent relationships and boundaries

Compensation

• $249 per 8-hour shoot day + 10% per SAG scale

• Paid rehearsal and travel days per SAG-AFTRA guidelines

• Key supporting role in a festival-circuit film with notable creative recognition

• Professional experience with a Cannes-awarded director

Job Description:
We’re seeking talented individuals for an upcoming short film! A young mixed-race or racially ambiguous actress is needed for the role of Young Jailane, along with photographers to capture key moments. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in a professional film environment with minimal time commitment.

Roles Available:

• Young Jailane (1 Role)

  • Gender: Female

  • Age: 3-11 years old (ability to play younger is a plus)

  • Appearance: Black or dark brown hair; racially ambiguous, mixed-race, lightskin Black, or Blasian

  • Time Commitment: 1 hour on set

  • Note: Parent/guardian must accompany at all times

• Photographers (Multiple Roles)

  • Gender: Male

  • Age: 18+

  • Must bring own camera with quick flash capability

  • Time Commitment: 1 hour on set

Compensation & Perks:

• Unpaid opportunity

• Food and treats provided on set

Supporting Role – Hina Mason in Short Film

Job Description
A short film project is casting a strong female actor for the role of Hina Mason, the passionate and emotionally intense mother of the lead character, Eden. Hina is a high-strung woman who deeply loves her daughter but struggles with control as Eden prepares to leave home. This role offers an opportunity to portray the raw emotional dynamics between a parent and child during a pivotal life transition.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Hina with emotional depth, capturing the nuances of maternal love and anxiety

• Participate in scenes that explore family tension and personal vulnerability

• Collaborate with a student-led creative team to bring authenticity to the role

• Be available for self-tape audition and scheduled shoot dates

Requirements

• Female actor, able to play 50s

• Must convincingly express intensity, concern, and layered emotional conflict

• Based in or able to work in O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Compensation

• Copy and credit

• Strong supporting role with emotionally rich scenes

• Ideal for actors looking to expand dramatic reel material in a short film format