Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Conversation Participants for Speech Technology Research Project

Job Description

A paid speech technology research project is seeking participants in Vancouver, British Columbia, to have natural conversations with another person while helping improve speech recognition and interpretive technology. The project supports technology that processes and understands different ways people speak, including applications related to accessibility and assistive technology. This is not a voice-cloning or generative AI project, and participants’ voices will not be used to create synthetic performances. Acting or technology experience is not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in natural, unscripted conversations with another person.
• Speak clearly and authentically during recorded research sessions.
• Help researchers improve technology designed to recognize and interpret human speech.
• Follow session instructions provided by the research team.
• Participate professionally throughout sessions lasting approximately 4–8 hours.

Requirements

• Comfortable having natural conversations with another person.
• No acting experience required.
• No AI or technology background required.
• Able to communicate naturally during extended recording sessions.
• Must be able to participate in projects based in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Compensation

• Up to $125 per hour.
• Paid projects generally run 4–8 hours, with most sessions lasting approximately 8 hours.

Models for Marc Jacobs Commercial Campaign

Job Description

A Marc Jacobs commercial campaign is seeking models and real people with authentic personalities for an upcoming fashion advertising project. Casting is looking for distinctive individuals who can bring confidence, individuality, and a genuine on-camera presence to the campaign. This paid modeling opportunity is ideal for talent interested in working with a globally recognized fashion brand.

Job Responsibilities

• Model for a Marc Jacobs commercial campaign.
• Showcase an authentic personality and individual style on camera.
• Participate in fashion-focused commercial photography or video content.
• Follow creative direction from the campaign production team.
• Bring confidence, personality, and natural energy to the project.

Requirements

• Models and real people are encouraged to apply.
• Authentic and distinctive personalities.
• Strong, confident on-camera presence.
• Comfortable participating in a professional fashion campaign.
• Able to follow creative and modeling direction.

Compensation

• $3,500 per project.

Ice Cream Taster and Food Trend Scout

Job Description

A unique paid opportunity is seeking a food-loving trend scout and ice cream taster to help discover emerging flavors, cultural trends, and consumer interests. The selected candidate will explore what people are eating, drinking, sharing, and talking about while conducting sensory evaluations of dairy-based ice cream products. This three-month independent contractor role is ideal for an outgoing, curious creator with strong social instincts and a passion for food, culture, branding, and trend discovery.

Job Responsibilities

• Track food and flavor trends across global markets.
• Identify culturally relevant and socially engaging food trends.
• Report insights on what consumers are eating, drinking, sharing, and discussing.
• Conduct tastings and create social-friendly content around the experience.
• Evaluate ice cream based on taste, aroma, texture, and other sensory qualities.
• Contribute ideas for new flavors and marketing concepts.
• Participate in team check-ins to discuss trends, discoveries, and findings.
• Help influence future flavor development and campaign direction.

Requirements

• Deep interest in food, culture, flavors, and trend discovery.
• Strong understanding of social media and emerging cultural trends.
• Comfortable documenting and communicating findings.
• Outgoing, curious, and creative personality.
• Must be able to taste and perform sensory evaluations of dairy-based ice cream products.
• English-speaking; additional languages are a plus.
• Interest in entrepreneurship, brand building, or product development is a plus.
• Open to creators and applicants from non-traditional professional backgrounds.
• Must be available for a three-month independent contractor engagement.

Compensation

• $10,000 per month.
• Three-month independent contractor engagement.

Real Street Basketball Players for Paid Commercial

Job Description

A paid commercial casting in South Florida is seeking real street basketball players to showcase their skills on camera. This opportunity is looking for authentic male basketball players with strong court presence, confidence, and real playing ability. Talent of all ethnicities is encouraged to audition for this commercial project.

Job Responsibilities

• Play basketball naturally and competitively during commercial filming.
• Demonstrate authentic street basketball skills and movement.
• Perform confidently and naturally in front of the camera.
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams.
• Work effectively with other basketball players during on-court scenes.

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 18–35.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must have real basketball playing skills.
• Comfortable demonstrating basketball ability during an in-person audition.
• Must be able to work in South Florida.

Compensation

• Paid commercial opportunity.
• Compensation details will be provided to selected talent.

Models for NYFW SS27 Open Casting

Job Description

An open model casting for New York Fashion Week SS27 is seeking models for upcoming runway and fashion opportunities in New York City. This in-person casting is an opportunity for aspiring and professional models to showcase their runway presence, confidence, and individual style for consideration during the SS27 fashion season.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in an in-person NYFW model casting.
• Showcase confidence, personality, and professional runway presence.
• Follow direction from the casting and creative teams.
• Demonstrate strong movement, posture, and modeling ability.
• Maintain professionalism throughout the casting process.

Requirements

• Aspiring and professional models are encouraged to apply.
• Must be comfortable participating in an in-person model casting.
• Strong confidence and runway presence.
• Must be available to attend the casting in New York City.
• Must be available for potential NYFW SS27 opportunities.

Compensation

• Compensation varies based on booking and project.

Content and Video Editor for Social Media

Job Description

A growing creative media team is seeking a Content and Video Editor based in Sydney or Melbourne, Australia. This role is ideal for a creative professional who understands the latest Reels and TikTok trends and knows how to transform raw footage into engaging, scroll-stopping short-form content for food, hospitality, and lifestyle brands. The position requires strong editing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines.

Job Responsibilities

• Edit raw footage into engaging short-form social media content.
• Create videos optimized for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and other digital platforms.
• Stay current with social media trends, editing styles, and popular content formats.
• Develop creative content for food, hospitality, and lifestyle brands.
• Travel to client stores and locations when required.
• Manage editing projects while meeting tight turnaround times.
• Maintain strong attention to detail and consistent content quality.

Requirements

• Must be based in Sydney or Melbourne, Australia.
• Experience creating and editing short-form social media content.
• Strong knowledge of Instagram Reels and TikTok.
• Strong video editing skills and attention to detail.
• Willing and able to travel to client stores and locations.
• Ability to work efficiently with tight deadlines.
• Creative eye for engaging, trend-driven digital content.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.
• Compensation details will be discussed with selected candidates.

Professional Ballet Dancers and Understudies

Job Description

A paid dance casting opportunity in Houston, Texas, is seeking professional ballet dancers for upcoming performance roles. Casting is looking for male and female understudies as well as one male ballet dancer. This opportunity is ideal for trained performers with strong classical ballet technique, stage presence, and the ability to work professionally within a performance ensemble.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform professional ballet choreography as assigned.
• Rehearse and prepare for designated performance roles.
• Understudies must learn choreography and be prepared to step into assigned roles when needed.
• Collaborate with choreographers, dancers, and the creative team.
• Maintain strong technique, performance quality, and professionalism throughout rehearsals and performances.

Requirements

• Professional ballet training and performance ability.
• Male and female dancers are being considered for understudy positions.
• One professional male ballet dancer is also being sought.
• Strong classical ballet technique and stage presence.
• Ability to learn and retain choreography efficiently.
• Must be based in or able to work in Houston, Texas.

Compensation

• Paid professional dance opportunity.
• Compensation details will be provided to selected dancers.

Models, Actors, Singers and Dancers for Talent Search

Job Description

A model and talent search in Lexington, Kentucky, is scouting aspiring models, actors, singers, and dancers for potential entertainment industry opportunities. This open talent search is designed for new and emerging performers interested in showcasing their skills and exploring opportunities across modeling, acting, singing, and dance.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a professional talent audition and scouting process.
• Showcase modeling, acting, singing, or dancing abilities.
• Perform confidently in front of talent scouts and industry professionals.
• Follow audition instructions and creative direction.
• Demonstrate personality, professionalism, and individual talent.

Requirements

• Open to aspiring models, actors, singers, and dancers.
• Ages 4 and older.
• All experience levels are encouraged.
• Comfortable auditioning and showcasing talent.
• Must be able to attend the talent search in Lexington, Kentucky.

Compensation

• Compensation varies based on future projects and bookings.

Professional Limo and Corporate Drivers for Commercial

Job Description

A non-union commercial filming in the Greater Toronto Area is seeking professional limo and corporate drivers for an on-camera opportunity. Casting is looking for authentic working drivers with interesting personalities, unique faces, and real-world experience. This opportunity is open to professional drivers from all backgrounds who are comfortable bringing their genuine personality and expertise to the camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as an authentic professional limo or corporate driver.
• Bring real-world driving experience and personality to the commercial.
• Perform naturally and confidently in front of the camera.
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams.
• Participate professionally throughout the commercial shoot.

Requirements

• Any gender, approximately ages 18–55.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must currently work or have previous experience as a professional corporate or limo driver.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Comfortable appearing on camera.
• Must be able to work in the Greater Toronto Area.

Compensation

• $2,000+ for the day.