Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Paid Background Ice Skaters for New TV Series

Job Description
A new Hulu TV series from A24 is seeking adults and kids to portray ice skaters in community rink scenes. This is a paid background acting opportunity for performers who can bring natural energy on camera. No experience required, and this is a great fit for anyone looking for background actor jobs in the New York area.

The series, The Spot, stars Claire Danes and Ewan McGregor and follows a successful surgeon and her schoolteacher husband whose lives unravel as they begin to suspect she may be connected to a child’s hit-and-run death. As they search for answers, the story escalates into mounting suspicion and dark secrets that test their relationship. The show is created and written by Ed Solomon, with Ariel Kleiman directing, and is produced by A24 (with 20th Television). Production is planned for 2026.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an ice skater in background scenes at a community ice rink.

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

• Maintain a consistent look and performance across multiple takes.

• Work professionally with cast and crew during filming.

Requirements

• Ages 6–17 for youth roles; adults also needed.

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Rye, NY (or self-report as local).

• Comfortable being on camera in an active environment at an ice rink.

• No prior acting experience required.

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA rate: $224 / 8 hours

• Non-union rate: $187 / 10 hours

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Sneaker Brand Commercial Casting for Bold Personalities

Job Description
A major sneaker brand commercial is now casting real people with standout style and bold personalities for a “Forever Young” themed campaign. This paid commercial opportunity is seeking talent across a wide age range and welcomes all genders and ethnicities. Auditions are being scheduled in Las Vegas, and selected talent will appear in a high-energy commercial shoot that celebrates confidence, individuality, and timeless attitude.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in a commercial campaign featuring expressive, lifestyle-driven moments
• Follow direction from the commercial director and on-set team
• Bring authentic personality, natural energy, and strong on-camera presence
• Maintain continuity across takes, wardrobe, and performance beats

Requirements

• Ages 4–40
• All genders
• All ethnicities
• Must be comfortable auditioning and working on camera in a commercial environment
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Las Vegas (or self-report as local)

Compensation

• $2,800 (project rate)

Youth Investment Account Commercial Casting for Kids Ages 5–16

Job Description
A youth investment account commercial is now casting everyday kids ages 5–16 for a paid commercial shoot. This project is seeking natural, relatable youth talent to appear on camera in a polished commercial production. This is a local hire opportunity for families based in Austin, Texas, and a great fit for kids interested in commercial acting and paid on-camera work.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as an everyday kid in a commercial scene

• Follow direction from the production team on set

• Maintain a positive, professional attitude during filming

• Participate in a required fitting as scheduled by production

Requirements

• Kids ages 5–16

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Austin, TX

• Parent/guardian must be available for communication and on-set support as needed

• Must be available for both a fitting and the shoot within the production window

Compensation

• $2,600 per person

• Paid fitting (rate provided by production)

1990s Black/Latino Bar Patrons (Background Actors) for Feature Film

Job Description
A feature film is casting background actors to portray 1990s-era bar patrons, with a focus on Black and Latino talent. This is a great opportunity for performers interested in paid background acting work on a feature film, helping create an authentic bar atmosphere with period-accurate styling. Filming and a wardrobe fitting will take place in New Jersey (Jersey City and Hoboken area).

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a lively 1990s bar patron in background scenes

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity across takes

• Arrive camera-ready and prepared for a period-accurate look

• Work professionally with cast and crew during production

Requirements

• Must be 18+

• Must be local to the NJ/NY area or able to work as a local

• 1990s-appropriate hair and grooming required (no modern hairstyles)

• Must have valid identification to complete employment paperwork

• SAG-AFTRA and non-union talent may be considered

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA background rate: $224 / 8 hours

Job Description
A kids commercial is casting boys and girls of all ethnicities and skin tones, ages 9–12, for a paid on-camera opportunity. Talent should be comfortable playing soccer for short periods and ready to perform naturally on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in a youth-focused commercial.

• Play soccer during filming for short periods as directed.

• Follow simple on-set direction and stay engaged throughout takes.

Requirements

• Boys and girls ages 9–12 of all ethnicities and skin tones.

• Must feel comfortable playing soccer for short periods.

• Some sports or athletic experience preferred.

Compensation

• $1,600.

Paid Live Stream Talent Show Performers

Job Description
A paid live stream talent show is seeking 15 performers to appear in an upcoming broadcast with a popular content creator. This is a great opportunity for entertainers with standout skills who are comfortable performing live and bringing strong energy on camera. The shoot will take place in Los Angeles, California.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a talent live on camera during a streamed event.

• Arrive prepared, ready to showcase your skill clearly and confidently.

• Follow basic live production direction and timing cues during the stream.

• Maintain professionalism and positive collaboration with the team on set.

Requirements

• Must have a strong, performable talent (music, dance, comedy, magic, stunts, etc.).

• Comfortable performing live on camera for a streaming audience.

• Reliable, punctual, and able to work in Los Angeles, California.

• Confident stage presence and camera-friendly personality.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity (rate provided upon selection).

Job Description
A music video production is seeking one model to portray a nurse character in a filmed scene. This is a paid, on-camera role for talent who is confident performing in character, can take direction, and is comfortable with a flirty, stylized music video concept.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform on camera while portraying a nurse character for a music video scene.
• Follow direction for movement, expressions, and timing during filming.
• Maintain professionalism on set and collaborate with the production team.

Requirements

• Must be comfortable portraying a sexy, stylized nurse character on camera.
• Confident, reliable, and able to work during the scheduled shoot window.
• Comfortable taking direction and staying in character during filming.

Compensation

• Paid role (rate provided upon selection).

Music Video Female Model

Job Description
A music video production is seeking one female model for an upcoming shoot. This is a short, paid on-camera opportunity for talent who can bring confident energy, take direction well, and help elevate the visual style of the video.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in a music video and perform as directed by the production team.

• Follow creative direction, blocking, and timing during filming.

• Maintain a professional attitude on set and collaborate smoothly with cast and crew.

Requirements

• Female model, comfortable performing on camera.

• Reliable, punctual, and able to work during the scheduled shoot window.

• Able to take direction and adapt quickly during filming.

Compensation

• $150 flat rate.

Job Description
A paid commercial campaign is seeking talent for a shoe retailer project featuring real couples. This opportunity includes worldwide digital and social usage, plus in-store placement, with a 6-month term. Production is looking for authentic, camera-ready pairs with natural chemistry.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in an on-camera photo/video shoot as a couple for a retail shoe campaign.

• Follow basic direction from the creative team to capture natural, lifestyle-style moments.

• Be available to work as scheduled and remain professional on set.

Requirements

• Black and Hispanic couples are encouraged to apply.

• Seeking one LGBTQ+ WLW couple (Black and/or Hispanic).

• Must be able to fit the required shoe sizes: Men’s 10.5 & 11.5; Women’s 7 & 8.

• Comfortable being featured across web, social media, and in-store marketing.

Compensation

• $600 per person.

• 6-month usage: worldwide web, in-store, and social.

Job Description

A shoe retailer campaign is casting real couples for a commercial-style shoot in the NYC area. This project is seeking Black and Hispanic couples, as well as one LGBTQ WLW (women-loving-women) couple who is Black and/or Hispanic. Talent must be able to fit specific shoe sizes, as the campaign centers around footwear product imagery and lifestyle content. Selected talent will be featured across worldwide web, in-store, and social placements.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a commercial campaign shoot as a couple

• Take direction for posed and lifestyle-style shots featuring footwear

• Provide clear photos together and accurate shoe sizing for consideration

• Maintain professionalism, punctuality, and a cooperative attitude on set

• Be comfortable appearing in content used for web, social, and in-store marketing

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to work in the NYC area

• Seeking:

  • Black couples

  • Hispanic couples

  • One LGBTQ WLW couple (Black and/or Hispanic)

• All submissions must fit one of these shoe sizes:

  • Men’s: 10.5 or 11.5

  • Women’s: 7 or 8

Compensation

• $600 / 10 hours

• Usage: 6 months worldwide (web, in-store, and social)