Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Casting for Non-Speaking Featured Role – Student Setting in Greater Atlanta Area

Job Description:
Ava Grace Casting is looking for individuals to portray students in a high school and/or college setting for a non-speaking featured role. This project is open to individuals of all ethnicities, aged 18 to 30, and requires local talent from the greater Atlanta area.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a student in a realistic high school or college environment.
• Follow directions from the production team to fulfill the creative vision.
• Be present and available for the entire duration of the shoot.

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be able to work locally in the Atlanta area.
• Open to all genders and ethnicities.
• Comfortable in a non-speaking role.
• Required submission materials: name, contact information, height, a headshot or picture from chest up, and a full-body shot.

Compensation Details:

• Payment of $90 for 4 hours.
• Buyout terms apply.

Middle School Students – Wrestling Match Scene

Job Description
A scripted production is seeking middle school-aged students for a two-day shoot featuring a school wrestling match scene. This is a great opportunity for young performers to gain on-set experience in a fun and energetic setting. Talent must be available both days and ready to portray background students attending or participating in the school event.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a middle school student in a wrestling match scene

• Follow direction from the production team during filming

• Maintain focus and energy throughout the shoot

• Contribute to the authenticity of a school sports environment

Requirements

• Ages 12–14

• Must be available both days of filming

• Must have a parent or guardian available for contact and coordination

• Submit a recent photo, age, and full parent contact information

• Local to the Decatur, GA area

Compensation

• Paid background role (rate to be confirmed by casting team)

• Opportunity to be featured in a dynamic youth scene

Commercial Casting Call for Student Roles

Job Description
A lifestyle commercial campaign is now casting student talent to portray relatable, career-ready individuals navigating the early stages of their professional journey. This shoot will focus on realistic, everyday scenes that showcase ambition, adaptability, and growth in the modern working world. Talent should embody warmth, drive, and a grounded presence—someone who feels real, not rehearsed.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray authentic moments such as job hunting, prepping for interviews, or attending virtual workshops

• Participate in scenes like updating a resume, talking to mentors, or starting a new job

• Collaborate with the creative team to capture expressive and natural lifestyle imagery

• Deliver relaxed, grounded performances that feel genuine and inspiring

Requirements

• Age 18–26

• Must feel relatable, curious, adaptable, and job-ready

• All ethnicities, genders, and body types welcome

• No modeling experience required—just comfort in front of the camera

• Must be available for commercial photo shoot

Compensation

• Paid commercial shoot

• Featured in a professional lifestyle campaign

• Valuable exposure for your portfolio and networking opportunities

Teen Extras – Chicago Photo Shoot (Non-Speaking Roles)

Job Description
A major production is seeking male and female teens (age 16) to appear as students in a paid, non-speaking photo shoot. This exciting opportunity takes place in Chicago, IL, and is open to local talent and those in surrounding border states. Be part of a fast-paced, professional production and gain on-set experience while working with a creative team.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray high school students in an outdoor photo shoot

• Attend a mandatory wardrobe fitting prior to the shoot

• Follow on-set direction and maintain a positive, professional attitude

• Arrive on time and be prepared for wardrobe and styling requirements

Requirements

• Must be 16 years old

• Open to all ethnicities

• Must be local to Chicago or nearby states

• Available for a wardrobe fitting (scheduled for Oct. 3 or Oct. 6)

• Submit a recent color photo with current hair color, length, and style

• Provide clothing sizes:

  • Males: T-shirt, pants (waist/inseam), and shoe size

  • Females: T-shirt, dress, pants, and shoe size

Compensation

• Paid opportunity

Yale College Students and Kissing Couple for NYC Background Roles

Job Description

A New York City production is seeking young male talent to portray Yale college students, along with a couple comfortable performing a kissing scene on a park bench. This SAG background casting opportunity is ideal for performers who can bring a natural, believable presence to an on-camera college setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a Yale college student or member of a couple in background scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain natural and believable reactions while on camera.
• Couple talent must be comfortable performing a kissing scene on a park bench.
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout production.

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 18–21, for Yale college student roles.
• Couple talent must be comfortable kissing on camera.
• Must be able to work in New York City.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and comfortable working on a professional production set.

Compensation

• $231 SAG Scale Background rate.

Teen High School Students for “Gordie” TV Series

Job Description

The TV series “Gordie” is seeking non-union teens to portray high school students in paid background roles filming in Astoria, Queens, New York. This opportunity is looking for young performers who can naturally portray students and contribute to authentic high school scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a high school student in background scenes for the TV series.
• Perform natural student activities and reactions on camera.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain professionalism and continuity while working on set.
• Remain available for the full production day.

Requirements

• Teens ages 14–17.
• Non-union talent.
• Must be able to work in Astoria, Queens, New York.
• A parent or guardian must accompany the minor to set.
• Must meet applicable New York requirements for minor performers.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity; details will be discussed.

Math Professionals and Students for “Challenger” Limited Series

Job Description

The limited series “Challenger” is seeking people with a genuine interest or background in mathematics for paid background roles filming in Atlanta, Georgia. Mathematicians, teachers, professors, engineers, statisticians, physics professionals, students, math club members, and people who regularly work with numbers are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent in scenes requiring math-oriented individuals and students.
• Perform natural classroom, academic, or professional background activity as directed.
• Bring authentic knowledge or enthusiasm for mathematics to the production.
• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity throughout filming.
• Work professionally with the cast, crew, and other background performers.

Requirements

• Age 18 or older.
• All genders and ethnicities are welcome to apply.
• Mathematicians, math teachers, professors, engineers, statisticians, physics professionals, and math students are encouraged to apply.
• Math club members and professionals who regularly work with numbers are welcome.
• Individuals with a genuine enthusiasm for equations, numbers, mathematics, or problem-solving are encouraged to apply.
• Must be able to work in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $182 for 12 hours.
• $198 for 12 hours if upgraded to featured background.
• Additional pay bumps may apply depending on work performed.