Columbus Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Recurring Background Extras for Feature Film “Gift of Love”

Job Description
Recurring background extras are needed for a feature film titled “Gift of Love” filming in the Punderson, Ohio area (about 45 minutes from Cleveland). These are paid, recurring extra roles, and full availability across all required shoot dates is essential. This opportunity is a strong fit for reliable talent who can maintain continuity, follow direction, and appear across multiple filming days.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as recurring background talent across multiple shoot days

• Follow on-set direction for movement, timing, and continuity

• Maintain consistent wardrobe and look as required for recurring scenes

• Arrive on time and remain professional throughout the filming day

• Support the production environment by staying attentive between takes

Requirements

• Must be fully available for all required shoot dates for the role

• Must be able to work in Punderson, Ohio as a local hire or travel independently

• Comfortable working as recurring background in a feature film

• Two recent photos preferred (headshot and full-body; professional not required)

• Recurring roles available:

  • Team A (2 teammates: 1 male, 1 female as a couple), ages 60s+

  • Team B (2 teammates: 2 males), ages 50s+

Compensation

• $100 per 8 hours

Featured Film Day Player Roles (Cleveland Local Hire)

Job Description
A featured film project is casting day-player talent for a holiday-themed production filming in the Cleveland, Ohio area. These are paid, local-hire roles for actors who can deliver grounded, character-driven performances with personality and presence. Filming takes place during the production window, and selected talent should be available for on-set work in the Cleveland area.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a day-player in featured scenes for a narrative feature film

• Take direction and deliver natural, believable performances on camera

• Collaborate professionally with cast and crew during filming days

• Maintain continuity, wardrobe readiness, and on-set focus

• Arrive prepared and punctual for call times and filming requirements

Requirements

• Must be willing to work as a Cleveland, Ohio local hire

• Comfortable working as a day player on a feature film set

• Strong character acting and ability to bring realism and charm to scenes

• Roles available:

  • Ricky Melendez (Male, late 50s–60s, Hispanic): Delphia’s father—practical, dry humor, grounded, proud, focused on security over sentimentality

  • Etienne (Male, late 30s, Caucasian): Parisian investor—sophisticated, smooth, opportunistic; must be able to speak French at times

Compensation

• Ricky Melendez: $200 per day

• Etienne: $154 per day

Paid Background Extras for Vertical Film Productions (Ages 18+)

Job Description
Paid background extras are needed for two vertical film productions filming in Ohio. This is a great opportunity for non-speaking talent to work on set, follow direction, and help bring scenes to life in a professional production environment. Submissions are being accepted for adults only, and selected talent will be contacted directly.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent in vertical-format film scenes

• Follow on-set direction for movement, continuity, and timing

• Arrive camera-ready and prepared for a full day of filming

• Maintain professionalism and a cooperative attitude on set

• Support the production team by staying attentive between takes

Requirements

• Ages 18+ only (no minors)

• Must be able to work in Ohio as a local hire or travel independently

• Comfortable working as an extra in a filmed production

• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow direction

Compensation

• $125 for 8 hours

• Overtime details provided upon selection

Job Description
A professional basketball game-night production is seeking electrifying halftime performers for an inaugural season with The Basketball League (TBL). The show is looking for high-energy, crowd-engaging talent that can bring creativity, entertainment, and big-stage presence to the court during halftime performances. Groups and solo acts are encouraged to apply, including dance, cheer, drumline, and specialty performance acts.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-energy halftime performance suitable for a live sports arena environment.

• Engage and excite a large audience with strong stage presence and clean execution.

• Coordinate performance needs and timing with game-day production staff.

• Arrive prepared, on time, and ready to perform as scheduled on game nights.

Requirements

• Open to a variety of acts, including:

  • Dance teams (all styles)

  • High school teams

  • Cheer squads

  • Drill/step teams

  • Youth dance programs

  • Vocal artists

  • Breakdancers

  • Comedians

  • Drumlines

  • Specialty performers

• Must be able to perform live in a fast-paced game-night setting.

• Must be able to submit an application via the official link or request the application through social media DM.

Compensation Details
Not specified (details provided by the team upon selection).

Job Description
A short narrative drama film is casting multiple roles for a story centered on mental health, friendship, and a therapist’s perspective as a young man’s condition escalates. This project is seeking actors who can deliver grounded, emotionally honest performances in intense scenes. The production is casting locally in Columbus, Ohio and will provide IMDb credit.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted scenes for a dramatic short film with emotionally intense subject matter.

• Take direction and collaborate with the director and cast for character authenticity.

• Participate in rehearsals, filming, and potential callbacks as needed.

• For supporting/day player roles, deliver strong, natural reactions and believable presence on camera.

Requirements

• Local hire in Columbus, Ohio (local talent only).

• All roles (except Frank’s Mother) are open to all genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds.

• Comfort performing in a story with mature themes, including mental health crisis content (per the casting notice).

• Roles available include:

  • Frank (Lead, 20s–30s): Overwhelmed young person dealing with a best friend’s stability and collapse; emotionally driven role.

  • Adrian (Lead, 20s–30s): Sensitive, anxious, experiencing auditory hallucinations and psychological decline; strong emotional performance required.

  • Dr. Fritz (Supporting, 50s–70s): Older therapist masking detachment behind calm clinical presence.

  • Psychiatrist (Supporting, 30s–60s): Professional, composed, and methodical presence.

  • Admin Assistant (Day Player, 20s–50s): Brief role reacting during a confrontation scene.

  • Client/Patient (Day Player, 20s–30s): Appears during a pivotal outburst scene.

  • Frank’s Mother (Day Player, 50s–60s, Female): Grounding and comforting presence for Frank.

  • Young Frank (Day Player, ages 5–10): Flashback scene; acting experience not required.

  • Extras (All ages): Needed for funeral and therapist office scenes.

Compensation

• Unpaid (IMDb credit provided).

Recurring Extras for Feature Film “Gift of Love” (Punderson, OH Area)

Job Description
A feature film is casting recurring background extras for multiple shoot days in the Punderson, OH area (within driving distance of Cleveland). These recurring roles are for talent who can commit to all required filming days for their team. This paid background acting opportunity is ideal for reliable performers who can take direction, stay consistent across scenes, and work comfortably in a team setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a recurring teammate in background scenes

• Follow direction from the assistant directors and production team

• Maintain continuity across multiple shoot days (wardrobe, movement, reactions)

• Arrive on time and remain professional throughout long filming windows

Requirements

• Must be able to work in the Punderson, OH area as a local hire

• Must be fully available for all shoot dates for the role selected

• Ages 50–current depending on team role

• Roles needed:

  • Team A: 1 male + 1 female (couple), ages 60s–current

  • Team B: 2 males, ages 50s–current

Compensation

• $100 per hour (background rate)

Fisher-Price Commercial – Parents & Babies

Job Description
Casting real parents with babies for an upcoming Fisher-Price commercial filming in Columbus, Ohio. Production is seeking families with babies ages 3–14 months to demonstrate natural interactions, playtime moments, and developmental milestones. Each selected family will receive a session fee, and additional usage fees will be paid to those featured in the final edit. Travel reimbursement may be provided for nearby out-of-town families driving in.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a commercial shoot showcasing real parent-child interactions

• Follow simple direction to demonstrate natural playtime activities

• Engage with age-appropriate toys (tummy time toys, play gyms, keyboards, etc.)

• Ensure baby is comfortable, safe, and supported during filming

• Bring genuine connection and warmth to camera

Requirements

• Real parents in their 20s–40s with babies ages 3–14 months

• Must be comfortable on camera

• Must live close enough to drive to Columbus (no airfare provided)

• Families must fit one of the developmental categories below:

Tummy Time (3–6 months + parent)

• Able to lay on tummy

• Able to roll over

• Strong kicker

Sitting Up (6–11 months + parent)

• Strong sitter

• Loves keyboards or interactive toys

Beginning Walkers (11–14 months, child only)

• Able to get up and walk

• Able to bring a toy to their parent

Compensation

• Adults: $600/day session fee

• Kids: $400/day session fee

• Usage (full global buyout): Adults $2,000 / Kids $1,000

• Gas reimbursement and potential hotel for nearby out-of-town families

Associate Photographer – Cincinnati, OH

Job Description

OVERVIEW

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.

We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers. We’ve continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors. We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.

The Role

Associate Photographers are the talented and versatile team responsible for the media collection for Homes.com and Apartments.com. Equipped with a top-of-the-line Pro 3 Matterport, digital camera equipment and iPad, our Associate Photographers create virtual tours, floorplans and photography for residential homes. Each Associate Photographer is given a core territory in which they are responsible for servicing clients of Homes.com and Apartments.com.

Associate Photographers will have appointments set for defined dates and times, where they will scan homes and apartments with Matterport Pro3 cameras, capturing virtual tours and floor plans. Associate Photographers will also be responsible for residential photography to be used in marketing purposes to advertise homes and apartments to future owners and renters. This role works closely with clients, sales associates, logistics and the management team. Photographers are managed remotely by a Photography Manager located in local markets.

Responsibilities:

• Support marketing efforts on our industry-leading marketplaces, Homes.com and Apartments.com, by capturing beautiful 3-D virtual tours and footprints.
• Create a portfolio of photographs to best feature homes and apartments, utilizing photography techniques to capture the spaces in the most pleasing way possible.
• Work closely with scheduling and dispatch teams to maximize appointments and meet our client’s demands.
• Professionally communicate with clients, sales, researcher partners, and management to strategically evaluate priorities, initiatives, and tasks.
• Own the market! While not working on a residential home, navigate one-mile square grids to ensure complete commercial real estate data coverage. Identify new inventory, missing availability, and commercial properties to be photographed.
• Abide by CoStar safety standards to safeguard company vehicle and equipment.
• Represent CoStar in a professional manner at all times.
• Participate in conference calls with sales and research teams as needed.

Physical Requirements of Position

• Repetitive and frequent sitting in a car, standing and walking for up to 8 hours per day.
• Must lift, carry, and maneuver equipment weighing up to 5 pounds
• Repetitive hand and arm movements are needed to type on a tablet or laptop and operate camera equipment.
• Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, lifting, twisting, and carrying are necessary to perform job functions.
• Ability to work and drive outside during all seasons.
• The ability to work weekends on a rotating schedule.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of professional experience.
• Real Estate Photography experience required.
• Experience working as a professional photographer, or a recently earned degree in photography.
• Be an experienced Drone Photographer with a FAA Part 107 License/Certification obtained within 30 days of offer.
• Strong time management skills and very detailed oriented.
• Capability to accurately capture and enter data.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Windows, Apple OS, Microsoft Office, and Internet applications.
• Enjoys working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Field experience preferred.
• Candidates must possess a current and valid driver’s license.
• Satisfactory completion of a Driving Record/Driving Abstract check prior to start. Driving history must reflect responsible driving behavior and compliance with traffic laws.

Compensation:

The Associate Photographer position is hourly plus bonus-eligible position. The bonuses are paid on a monthly cycle and are based on your performance against pre-determined performance metrics. We are seeking individuals who thrive in a metrics and performance-based environment and who are driven by bonus incentives to produce great results.

This is an hourly role. The pay amounts to $50,000 annually, with opportunity for monthly bonuses.

What’s In It For You?

When you join CoStar Group, you’ll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed.

We offer you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training, tuition reimbursement, and an inter-office exchange program.

Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
• Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
• Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family
• 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Access to CoStar Group’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups

​ This position offers an hourly wage equivalent to $49,000-$50,000 annually, based on relevant skills and experience and includes a generous benefits plan.

We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

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CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

Distracted Driving Campaign – Real People Casting

Job Description
A public safety campaign is seeking real people to appear in two impactful commercial spots focused on distracted driving awareness. This project requires individuals who can take direction well and convey authenticity through natural on-camera presence. No dialogue is involved—performers will help bring real-life scenarios to screen through expression and movement.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a distracted driving awareness commercial

• Follow director’s cues with strong nonverbal acting

• Portray realistic, relatable behavior for public safety messaging

• Maintain professionalism and be available for the full shoot day

Requirements

• Black male, appears 30–40

• Caucasian female, appears 28–35

• Comfortable taking direction and performing silent, expression-driven scenes

• Must be fully available for the shoot day

Compensation

• $800 for 6 hours

Extras – Feature Film

Job Description
A feature film is seeking extras for an urgent, early-morning outdoor shoot. This opportunity is ideal for individuals looking to gain on-set experience and participate in a full day of exterior filming. Talent will help create realistic crowd and background environments essential to the scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a background extra in outdoor scenes

• Follow direction from the production team throughout the shoot

• Maintain continuity and stay prepared for multiple takes

• Be ready for an all-day exterior shoot in varying weather conditions

Requirements

• Ages 18+

• Comfortable working outdoors for extended periods

• Reliable, punctual, and professional

• Able to commit to early call times

Compensation

• $120 for 8 hours

• Overtime paid if hours exceed 8