Los Angeles Dance Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Call: TV Series – Role of Abigail

Project Description:

We are casting for the role of Abigail, a 5-year-old Black Jamaican girl for a historical TV series set on an 18th-century Jamaican plantation. Abigail is the daughter of enslaved plantation workers. Despite the hardships of her family’s life, Abigail’s home life is filled with joy and love. She enjoys singing traditional African songs taught to her by her grandmother, and her parents work to protect her, providing her with a playful and nurturing environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the innocence, joy, and playful spirit of Abigail within a challenging historical context.
• Participate in scenes that focus on the familial bond and cultural heritage through music and play.
• Collaborate with the director and cast to authentically bring Abigail’s joyful and loving family dynamic to life.

Requirements:

• Gender: Female
• Ethnicity: Black
• Age: 5 years old (must be able to convincingly portray 5)
• Nationality: Jamaican or of Jamaican descent preferred
• Ability to perform simple singing, as the role requires participation in traditional African songs.
• Must be able to convey childlike innocence, joy, and emotion in a supportive family environment.

Compensation:

• Competitive pay. Full details will be discussed upon successful casting.

Casting Call: TV Series – Role of Betina

Project Description:

We are casting for the role of Betina, a courageous 15-year-old Black Jamaican girl for a historical TV series set in an 18th-century Jamaican plantation. Betina is an enslaved worker at Hope Hill, displaying remarkable bravery despite her young age. Influenced by an elder worker who teaches her the principles of African spirituality, Betina joins a rebellion against the plantation, seeking justice and freedom.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the emotional and physical journey of Betina as she navigates life on the plantation and participates in the rebellion.
• Participate in scenes that may involve intense emotions, action sequences, and dialogue reflecting historical themes.
• Work closely with the director and other actors to authentically portray Betina’s strength, resilience, and connection to African spirituality.

Requirements:

• Gender: Female
• Ethnicity: Black
• Age: 15 years old (must be able to convincingly portray 15)
• Nationality: Jamaican or of Jamaican descent preferred
• Strong acting skills required to convey emotional depth.
• Comfortable with portraying historical themes surrounding slavery and rebellion.

Compensation:

Competitive pay. Full details will be discussed upon successful casting.

Casting Call: Stroller Company Print Campaign

Job Description:

We are casting real parents with babies for an upcoming print campaign for a popular stroller company. The campaign will focus on showcasing strollers in everyday scenarios with moms and babies. If you are a real parent with a child, or if you are available as an individual to be paired with a child on set, we would love to hear from you!

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a professional photo shoot with the production team.
• Parents will be photographed using the stroller in various natural settings.
• Babies will be featured in the strollers during the shoot.
• Be punctual and professional throughout the shoot.

Roles:

• MOM:
  • Age: 25-32 years old
  • Ethnicity: Open to all ethnicities
  • Role requires you to be featured as a parent using a stroller. Real parents with babies are preferred, but we will also cast individual models to be paired for the shoot.
• BABIES:
  • Age: 0-24 months (boys or girls)
  • Ethnicity: Open to all ethnicities
  • Babies will be featured in the stroller and should be comfortable with photos being taken in a calm environment.

Requirements:

• Must be local to Atlanta as no travel expenses will be provided.
• Real parents with babies are strongly preferred, but we are open to casting individuals to match for the shoot.

Compensation:

• Rate: $800 – 20% AF

Casting Call: Featured Club Goers for Hip Hop Music Video

Job Description:

We are seeking Featured Club Goers to appear in an exciting hip hop music video for well-known artists. This role requires individuals with unique and eccentric features to play lively club-goers in a high-energy setting. The shoot will be dynamic and visually exciting, providing a great opportunity to be featured in a major music video production.

Job Responsibilities:

• Play the role of a featured club-goer in various scenes of the music video.
• Bring energy and character to the scenes as part of a lively club atmosphere.
• Follow direction from the production team to ensure a smooth and professional shoot.
• Be prepared for a 10-12 hour shoot.

Requirements:

• Age: 18-35 years old
• Gender: Any
• Ethnicity: Any
• Must have unique or eccentric features to stand out on screen.
• Must be available for the full duration of the shoot.

Compensation:

• Rate: $200 for 10-12 hours of work.

Casting Call: Lead Female Role for Hip Hop Music Video

Job Description:

We are casting for the Lead Female role in an upcoming hip hop music video. The role requires a confident and dynamic performer who is comfortable in an intimate on-screen role with both a male and female artist. This is a high-profile project featuring major hip hop artists, and it provides a great opportunity to work on a visually exciting production.

Job Responsibilities:

• Play the lead female role, interacting closely with both the male and female hip hop artists.
• Be comfortable with on-screen kissing and intimate scenes with both artists.
• Follow direction from the production team to ensure a smooth and professional shoot.
• Be prepared for a 10-12 hour shoot.

Requirements:

• Age: 21-35 years old
• Gender: Female-identifying
• Ethnicity: African American
• Must be comfortable with on-screen kissing scenes with both a male and female artist.
• Must be available for the full duration of the shoot.

Compensation:

• Rate: $1,000 for 10-12 hours of work.

Casting Call: Extras for Music Video

Job Description:

We are casting extras for an exciting music video shoot in Miami. We are seeking people aged 20-35 to participate in this video as background extras. This is a great opportunity for individuals who enjoy being part of creative projects and have availability for a single-day shoot.

Job Responsibilities:

• Be present on set and act as background extras for various scenes in the music video.
• Follow direction from the production team to ensure smooth filming.
• Be punctual and professional throughout the shoot.

Requirements:

• Age: 20-35 years old
• Gender: Any
• Ethnicity: Any
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. (SSN required).
• Must be available for the shoot day and able to travel to Miami.

Compensation:

• Rate: $120 flat for the day

Casting Call: Kids with Visible Disability for NYC Commercial

Job Description:

We are looking for boys or girls aged 12-14 years old with a visible disability to be featured in a commercial shooting in New York City. This is a paid opportunity, and selected kids will be part of a global media campaign with 1-year worldwide usage rights.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in the commercial shoot, portraying a character with visible disability.
• Follow direction from the production team to ensure smooth filming.
• Be punctual and professional throughout the filming day.

Requirements:

• Age: 12-14 years old
• Gender: Any
• Ethnicity: Any
• Must have a visible disability.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. (SSN required).
• Comfortable being on camera and following direction.

Compensation:

• Session Fee: $500
• Buyout: $2000 (1-year worldwide usage + archival media in perpetuity)
• Per Diem: $75
• Travel Stipend: $250

Casting Call: Participants for Personal Photography Passion Project

Job Description:

Renowned photographer Simon Winnall is seeking authentic individuals for a personal photography project focused on capturing emotional relationships between people who care for one another. This is an intimate and heartfelt series, showcasing people in their natural environments, portraying meaningful moments of connection and love.

Simon is looking for characterful, memorable people of all ages, stages, and ethnicities. He’s particularly interested in the following types of relationships:

• Groups of friends
• Multi-generational families
• Mothers with babies
• Parents with children
• Couples
• Twins

Participants will have the unique opportunity to collaborate with the photographer, contributing to the creative direction of the shoot. Simon will travel to a location near your home (either your home or a cool nearby location) for convenience. This project aims to celebrate the beauty of human connection in everyday settings.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a photography session focusing on natural, emotional moments with loved ones.
• Collaborate with the photographer, bringing suggestions and ideas for meaningful, authentic shots.
• Be comfortable in front of the camera in a relaxed environment.

Requirements:

• Open to individuals, couples, families, and groups of all backgrounds and ages.
• Must be comfortable being photographed in a personal setting (home or nearby location).

Compensation:

• £100 per person for 2 hours of shooting.
• Participants will receive photos from the session.

Casting Call: Roles for USC Grad Capstone Short Film

Job Description:

We are casting for multiple lead and supporting roles in a USC Grad Capstone short film that will be shooting in Los Angeles. The film explores meaningful and emotional narratives centered around the personal journey of freezing eggs and confronting unexpected medical news. We are seeking local talent to portray compelling, independent characters with a strong emotional range.

Roles:

1. June (Lead Role)
   • Age: 30s
   • Gender: Female-identifying
   • Ethnicity: Any ethnicity
   • Character Description: June is a mid-plus-sized woman, comfortable in her skin. She is independent, intelligent, and kind-hearted, someone who prides herself on being self-reliant. She’s undergoing the egg-freezing process when she receives troubling medical news. June would rather repair her own leaking sink than ask for help.
2. Whitney (Lead Role)
   • Age: 30s
   • Gender: Female-identifying
   • Ethnicity: Any ethnicity
   • Character Description: Whitney is dry, sarcastic, and adventurous. She’s the life of the party but feels awkward in intimate settings. Whitney is June’s best friend and serves as her emotional support through the egg-freezing process.
3. Dr. Page (Supporting Role)
   • Age: 40s
   • Gender: Female-identifying
   • Ethnicity: Any ethnicity
   • Character Description: A warm and supportive OB/GYN, Dr. Page is relatable and always acts in the best interests of her patients. She delivers difficult medical news to June and feels conflicted by the restrictions of the medical system.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray assigned character with emotional depth and authenticity.
• Collaborate with the director and creative team to bring the script to life.
• Be available for 4 days of filming in Los Angeles.

Requirements:

• Must be local to Los Angeles.
• Comfortable portraying emotionally charged scenes.
• Must be available for rehearsals and shoot days.

Compensation:

• Copy/Credit Only.

Casting Call: SAG-AFTRA Hand Models for Major TV Company Commercial

Job Description:

United Casting Agency (UCA) is seeking a SAG-AFTRA Black male hand model, aged 30-50, with big hands for a commercial featuring a former NBA superstar. The commercial will be shot in Van Nuys, CA, and is a great opportunity for experienced hand models to showcase their skills in a high-profile production.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as a hand model in various close-up shots for a TV commercial.
• Follow direction from the production team to ensure smooth filming of hand-focused scenes.
• Be on set and camera-ready at the designated call time.

Requirements:

• Black male, aged 30-50.
• Must have big hands that are well-suited for close-up shots.
• Must be a SAG-AFTRA member.
• Local to Van Nuys, CA, or willing to work as a local hire.

Compensation:

• Rate: $651.80 for 8 hours of work.