Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Youth Sportswear Project – Boys and Girls

Job Description

A youth sportswear project is casting boys and girls for a paid production in Los Angeles, California. The production is seeking expressive, charismatic kids with strong personalities and a natural sense of humor. Performances should feel authentic and conversational rather than overly polished or theatrical.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a youth sportswear campaign.
• Deliver natural, authentic, and conversational on-camera performances.
• Bring personality, energy, and a sense of humor to the production.
• Follow age-appropriate direction from the production team.
• Participate comfortably in sports-themed scenes as needed.

Requirements

• Boys and girls.
• Ages 6–12.
• All ethnicities.
• Expressive and charismatic personality.
• Natural sense of humor.
• Football or team sports experience is a plus but not required.
• Must be a Los Angeles, California local hire.

Compensation

• $800.
• 20% agency fee.

Jenna Ortega’s ‘Nasty’ Casting Call for Kid Gymnasts

An upcoming Warner Bros. feature film, “Nasty,” is casting female gymnasts ages 5–8 for roles in the production. The film is produced by LuckyChap (Barbie, Saltburn),directed by Mary Bronstein, and stars Jenna Ortega and Rose Byrne. Production is scheduled to begin on November 16 in Louisiana, and local hires are required. The production is seeking experienced young gymnasts with high-level training and exceptional athletic abilities. Only gymnast candidates are being reviewed at this time.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform gymnastics sequences and athletic performances for a feature film.
• Follow direction from the director and production team during filming.
• Demonstrate advanced gymnastics skills, routines, and physical abilities on camera.
• Maintain professionalism and discipline throughout the production.
• Collaborate with fellow young performers and the production team.

Requirements:

• Female gymnasts ages 5–8.
• Experienced gymnasts with high-level training.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Louisiana.
• Ability to perform advanced gymnastics skills and routines.
• Comfortable performing in a professional film production environment.
• Must be available for filming beginning November 16.

Compensation:

• Compensation details have not been disclosed.

Photo Shoot Casting Call for Kid Actors

A product photo shoot in the Grand Rapids area is casting children ages 4-12. The production is seeking a variety of ages, looks, and personalities, and no modeling experience is necessary.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a product photo shoot.
• Follow direction from the production team during the session.
• Be available for approximately 2-3 hours on Monday, October 19.

Requirements

• Children ages 4-12.
• A parent or guardian must be present for the duration of the shoot.
• Must be able to work in the Grand Rapids area.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity; rate not specified in the listing.

“Hot Smirk” New York Casting Call for Kid Actors

The upcoming feature film Hot Smirk is casting young female performers in New York to work as photo doubles for principal characters. Selected talent should closely match the specified physical characteristics and be comfortable working in a professional film production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a photo double for a principal character in the feature film.
• Match the appearance and positioning required for assigned scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.

Requirements

• White female children ages 8 to 12.
• Dirty blonde hair.
• One role requires a height of approximately 3’11” to 4’1″.
• One role requires a height of approximately 4’5″ to 4’7″.

Compensation

• SAG photo double rate: $270 for 8 hours.

$150/6 Hours Girls Ages 3–5 for WDW ShootJob Description

An upcoming WDW production in Orlando, Florida, is seeking young girls ages 3 to 5 for a professional shoot. The production is particularly interested in Hispanic and African American children. Parents will also be booked to participate alongside their child.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a professional WDW production.
• Follow simple age-appropriate direction during filming.
• Work alongside a parent or guardian during the production.
• Remain comfortable and cooperative in a professional production environment.

Requirements

• Girls ages 3–5.
• Hispanic and African American talent are preferred.
• Must be able to work in Orlando, Florida.
• A parent must be available to participate in the production with the child.

Compensation

• $150 for 6 hours.
• Parent will also be booked.

Job Description

A non-union hospital commercial filming in Houston, Texas, is seeking a young girl to appear in a professional advertising campaign. The production is looking for a sweet, outgoing child who is comfortable working with other people on set. This is a local hire opportunity, and travel expenses are not provided.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in a hospital commercial.
• Perform naturally and comfortably alongside other talent.
• Follow age-appropriate direction from the production team.
• Participate professionally in the commercial production environment.

Requirements

• Girl, ages 3–5.
• All ethnicities are welcome.
• Sweet, outgoing, and comfortable working with other people.
• Must be a local hire in Houston, Texas.

Compensation

• Total potential compensation: $3,350–$4,850.
• $750 session fee.
• $100 fitting fee.
• $2,500 usage fee.
• Additional $1,500 if selected for print.
• All rates subject to 20% agency fee.

Job Description

AND Casting urgently needs a little kid for a beach scene shooting in Syracuse in the afternoon of September 29. The scene is set in Florida, but filming takes place in Syracuse.
Job Responsibilities

• Play a child at the beach in an afternoon scene
• Be available on September 29

Requirements

• Caucasian child, any gender, mature ages 3 to 5
• Ideally holds child actor permits with a trust fund in place (help with paperwork available)

Compensation

• Not stated in the casting call

SEB (A Student Short Film) NYC Casting Call for Ki

Job Description

A student short film titled SEB is casting child actors for a November shoot in the NYC metro area. The story follows a curious, imaginative little boy who tries to turn himself into different creatures until he discovers a reason to stay human.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform an on-camera acting role in a student short film
• Attend the November 6-9, 2026 shoot dates as scheduled
• Take direction from the student production team

Requirements

• SEB (lead): male actors ages 6-9
• PAT (supporting): male or gender non-conforming actors ages 6-9
• LESTER, JAKE, MAX (day players): child actors

Compensation

• Non-union; unpaid with copy, credit, and meals
• Small stipend for the lead role (4 shoot days)

$750/Day Hardee’s Commercial Casting Call for Kid Employee Female

Job Description

On Location Casting is casting a featured kid employee for a Hardee’s commercial filming in the Nashville, Tennessee area. This non-union spot follows rambunctious kids causing chaos in a fast food kitchen.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a rambunctious 4 to 5-year-old kid employee in a fast food kitchen
• Bring high energy: cause chaos, scream, cry, and show a range of emotions
• Take direction and have fun in a controlled on-set environment
• Parent or guardian must remain on set with the child at all times

Requirements

• Girl, ages 5 to 7 (to portray 4 to 5 years old),all ethnicities
• Rambunctious with high energy and a fun, good personality
• Able to take direction
• Must work as a local hire in the Nashville, TN area (no travel provided)
• Available for Zoom callbacks 10/2, fitting 10/6, and filming 10/7-10/8

Compensation

• Fitting: $50 + 20% agency fee
• Shoot: $250 + 20% agency fee per 8-hour day
• Usage: $500 + 20% agency fee, guaranteed

Job Description

On Location Casting is casting a featured kid employee for a Hardee’s commercial filming in the Nashville, Tennessee area. This non-union spot follows rambunctious kids causing chaos in a fast food kitchen.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a rambunctious 4 to 5-year-old kid employee in a fast food kitchen
• Bring high energy: cause chaos, scream, cry, and show a range of emotions
• Take direction and have fun in a controlled on-set environment
• Parent or guardian must remain on set with the child at all times

Requirements

• Boy, ages 5 to 7 (to portray 4 to 5 years old),all ethnicities
• Rambunctious with high energy and a fun, good personality
• Able to take direction
• Must work as a local hire in the Nashville, TN area (no travel provided)
• Available for Zoom callbacks 10/2, fitting 10/6, and filming 10/7-10/8

Compensation

• Fitting: $50 + 20% agency fee
• Shoot: $250 + 20% agency fee per 8-hour day
• Usage: $500 + 20% agency fee, guaranteed