Los Angeles Kids Casting Calls

Kids Casting Call

Job Description

A feature film is casting children for paid background roles in the Atlanta, Georgia area. Casting directors are seeking boys and girls ages 5–12 to portray students, neighborhood children, and therapy program participants. This is a great opportunity for young performers to gain on-set experience in a professional feature film production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray students, neighbors, or therapy program participants in background scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team on set.
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming.
• Participate in age-appropriate background activities as directed.

Requirements

• Boys and girls, ages 5–12.
• Comfortable performing in a background role.
• Must be available to work in the Atlanta, Georgia area.

Compensation

• $140 for up to 10 hours.

Horror Pilot Casting Call

Job Description

A horror pilot is casting speaking and supporting roles for an upcoming production in Chicago. Casting directors are seeking talented actors to bring a suspenseful story to life with emotionally compelling performances. This is an exciting opportunity for performers to audition for a horror project created by a major influencer and being pitched as a streaming series.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a speaking or supporting role in a horror pilot.
• Deliver authentic and emotionally engaging performances.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Participate in rehearsals and filming as required.

Requirements

• Seeking the following roles:
  • Black woman, ages 25–30.
  • Black male, 30s.
  • Six children, ages 10–14, all races.
  • Black male, 50s.
  • Caucasian woman, ages 30–40.
• Strong acting skills and ability to portray dramatic or suspenseful scenes.
• Must be comfortable performing in a horror-themed production.

Compensation

• Compensation not specified.

Security Guard Casting Call

Job Description

A major production is seeking an African American male to portray a security guard in a featured role. Casting directors are looking for someone with a tall, solid, or larger build and a distinctive appearance that stands out on camera. This is a paid opportunity for talent with a commanding presence to appear in an exciting production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a security guard in featured scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team on set.
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming.
• Bring an authoritative and believable presence to the role.

Requirements

• African American male.
• Tall with a solid or larger build.
• Must have a unique or distinctive look.
• Comfortable performing on camera.
• Must be available for the scheduled filming days.

Compensation

• $350 per day.
• 8–10 hour filming days.

Drummer Casting Call

Job Description

A film production is seeking an experienced drummer for a paid Special Skills Extra (SSE) role. Casting directors are looking for talented performers who own their own drum kit and can authentically portray a drummer on screen. This is a great opportunity for musicians to showcase their drumming skills in a professional production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a drummer in production scenes.
• Provide and use your own drum kit during filming.
• Follow direction from the production team on set.
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout the shoot.

Requirements

• Must have drumming experience.
• Must own and provide a drum kit.
• Comfortable performing on camera.
• Must be available for the scheduled filming date.

Compensation

• Special Skills Extra (SSE) Rate: $49.50 per hour.
• Minimum 8-hour guarantee.

Documentary Casting Call

Job Description

A nonprofit documentary is casting non-speaking background roles for a project filming in and around Birmingham, Alabama. Casting directors are seeking African American and White performers across multiple age groups to help tell an inspiring story through authentic visual storytelling. This is a great opportunity for individuals interested in participating in a meaningful documentary production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray assigned background roles in documentary reenactment scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming.
• Help create authentic, story-driven scenes.

Requirements

• Seeking the following talent:
  • African American boys, ages 6–9 and 10–11.
  • African American teenage boys, ages 14–19.
  • African American girls, ages 4–7 and 5–11.
  • African American teenage girls, ages 14–19.
  • African American woman, ages 21–25.
  • African American woman, age 60+.
  • African American man, ages 40–55.
  • White boys, ages 6–9 and 10–11.
  • White girl, ages 5–8.
  • White woman, ages 21–25.
• Must be available to work in the Birmingham, Alabama area.

Compensation

• Non-paid opportunity.
• Travel costs may be negotiated, if applicable.

Hospital Background Casting Call

Job Description

A heartfelt family drama is casting background actors for hospital scenes filming in the Atlanta, Georgia area. Casting directors are seeking men and women ages 18 and older to portray nurses, doctors, patients, and hospital orderlies. This is a great opportunity for performers looking to gain on-set experience in a realistic hospital environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray hospital staff, patients, or orderlies in background scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team on set.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.
• Help create an authentic hospital atmosphere.

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 18 and older.
• Must be comfortable portraying hospital personnel or patients.
• Must be available to work in the Atlanta, Georgia area.
• Indicate your available filming days when applying.

Compensation

• $130 for up to 10 hours unless otherwise stated.

Job Description

A paid vertical short-form series is casting Dallas-based actors for a variety of supporting speaking roles in an upcoming whimsical sitcom. The story follows a young adult navigating life while living with three magical and unconventional fairy godmothers, creating plenty of comedic and heartfelt moments. The production welcomes performers of all backgrounds and is especially interested in actors with comedy or improv experience. This is a great opportunity to build your acting résumé while working on an original scripted series with paid speaking roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a supporting speaking role in a scripted vertical series.
• Collaborate with the director and cast throughout production.
• Deliver authentic performances while following creative direction.
• Arrive prepared and ready to perform on set.

Requirements

• Comedy and improv experience is preferred.
• Open to all ages, genders, and ethnicities.
• Submit your name, contact information, location, headshot, acting reel or experience, and a self-tape introduction with an improvised monologue.

Compensation

• Paid supporting speaking role.
• Opportunity to appear in a professionally produced vertical short-form series.

Job Description

A paid YouTube video production is casting Black and African American men and women for an upcoming “Pop the Balloon”-style video filming in the Austin, Texas area. The production is seeking outgoing personalities between the ages of 20 and 40 who are comfortable participating in lighthearted banter, including playfully roasting others and being roasted themselves. No previous acting experience is required, making this a great opportunity for first-time performers and content creators looking to appear in a popular digital production. Austin locals are preferred, though talent from across Texas is encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a YouTube “Pop the Balloon”-style video.
• Engage naturally in lighthearted conversations and friendly roasting.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Bring an energetic and authentic personality to the production.

Requirements

• Black or African American men and women.
• Ages 20–40.
• Comfortable lightly roasting others and being roasted on camera.
• No acting experience required.
• Big personalities and unique looks are a plus.
• Self-tape audition required for consideration.

Compensation

• $200 for an 8-hour shoot.
• Paid YouTube video opportunity.
• Professional digital content production experience.

Job Description

A non-union film production is casting a male actor for a paid speaking role in an upcoming one-day shoot. The production is seeking a performer between the ages of 25 and 50 who is comfortable working outdoors and portraying a hands-on character assembling equipment. This is a great opportunity for actors looking to land a featured speaking role while gaining experience on a professional film set. Talent of all ethnicities are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a featured speaking role in a film production.
• Follow the director’s instructions during filming.
• Portray a character comfortable working with equipment outdoors.
• Use your hands to assemble or handle production-related equipment as required.

Requirements

• Male actor.
• Ages 25–50.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Comfortable working outdoors.
• Comfortable using your hands to assemble equipment.
• Must submit a self-tape audition.
• Reliable transportation to the filming location is required.

Compensation

• $600 for one day of filming.
• Paid non-union speaking role.
• Self-tape auditions accepted for booking consideration.

Job Description

A paid music video production is seeking one 5-year-old Caucasian girl for an upcoming shoot in the Los Angeles area. The production is looking for a young performer who is comfortable on camera and can participate in a professional filming environment with parental support. This is a wonderful opportunity for child talent to gain experience on a professionally produced music video.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a professional music video.
• Follow simple on-set direction with parent or guardian support.
• Work cooperatively with the production team.
• Maintain a positive attitude throughout the shoot.

Requirements

• Caucasian girl.
• 5 years old.
• Parent or legal guardian must be available.
• Comfortable being filmed in a professional production environment.

Compensation

• $300 per day
• Paid through Net 30 payroll