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High School Football Player Roles for Film Project

Job Description
A multi-day film production is casting high school football player types for a fun, energetic on-camera opportunity. This role is ideal for young adults who can convincingly portray high school athletes and have some football experience. You don’t need to be a star player—basic playing experience and a natural athletic look are what matter most.

This is a great opportunity for performers who enjoy team environments and want to be part of an active, fast-paced shoot.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a high school football player

• Participate in light football action and team scenes

• Follow direction from the production and coaching staff

• Maintain a positive, professional attitude throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Ages 18 to early 20s

• Must be able to believably portray a high school student

• Some football experience preferred

• Athletic build and comfortable performing physical action on camera

• Available for multiple consecutive shoot days

Compensation

• Paid on-camera role

• Multi-day filming opportunity

• Professional set experience on a fun production

Child Actor Roles for Mystery Production

Job Description
A mystery-themed production is casting new faces only for child roles portraying 12-year-old characters. This on-camera opportunity is open to union and non-union performers who are legally 12 years old and can appear younger or smaller for their age. Filming will take place indoors in a controlled set environment, making this a great opportunity for young talent ready to gain professional experience on a scripted project.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a child character in a mystery-themed scene

• Take direction from the production team during interior scenes

• Maintain focus and professionalism on set

• Work collaboratively with cast and crew

Requirements

• Legally 12 years old

• Caucasian children who are small for their age

• Union and non-union performers welcome

• New faces only (must not have appeared in this project before)

• Able to work indoors and follow on-set direction

Compensation

• Paid on-camera role

• Professional production experience

• Union and non-union rates apply

Male Stand-In Role for Network Television Series

Job Description
A network television drama is seeking a Caucasian male stand-in to support on-set lighting and camera blocking. This paid on-camera opportunity is ideal for performers who closely match a principal actor’s physical profile and can work efficiently in a professional, fast-paced production environment. Stand-ins play a critical role in maintaining continuity and helping the crew prepare scenes accurately.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a stand-in for a principal actor during lighting and camera setup

• Match height, weight, complexion, and positioning as directed

• Remain available on set throughout filming as needed

• Follow instructions from the assistant directors and camera team

Requirements

• Caucasian male

• Ages 40s to 60s

• Shaved or short hair

• Height between 5’10” and 6’0”

• Weight range approximately 180–200 lbs

• Able to closely match a principal actor’s physical appearance

• Prior stand-in or on-set experience is a plus

• Must be local to Chicago or surrounding areas

Compensation

• Paid stand-in role

• Professional network television set experience

• Compensation provided for time worked

African American Physical Therapist Background Role

Job Description
A television production is seeking an African American male physical therapist to appear as background talent in a professional on-camera role. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with real physical therapy experience who can authentically perform basic injury care in a realistic setting. Both union and non-union performers are welcome.

This role requires natural, believable actions and is intended for performers who can bring real-world skills to a filmed environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a physical therapist in a background scene

• Demonstrate basic physical therapy techniques, including injury wrapping

• Follow on-set direction from the production team

• Maintain professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• African American male

• Must have physical therapy experience

• Knowledge of how to properly wrap an injury

• Must be registered with Central Casting

• Comfortable working on a television set

Compensation

• $234 for union (special ability rate)

• $154 for non-union performers

• Paid background role for television production

Pedestrian Roles With Cars for Television Production

Job Description
A television production is seeking men and women to appear as pedestrians with cars and trucks in an on-camera background scene. This paid opportunity is open to fresh faces who have not previously worked on this series and can present a natural, everyday look. Performers will be featured alongside their vehicles, contributing to realistic street-level scenes for a professional production.

This role is ideal for individuals comfortable being on camera and following direction in a fast-paced set environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a pedestrian in exterior scenes

• Use your personal car or truck as part of the background setup

• Follow on-set direction from the production team

• Maintain a natural, realistic presence on camera

Requirements

• Men and women ages 18 and older

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Must be fresh faces who have not worked on this production before

• Must own a car or truck

• Vehicles must not be red, black, or white

• Able to provide clear photos of yourself and your vehicle

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

• Additional $35 car bump

• Paid non-speaking background role

Funeral Goers Background Roles

Job Description
A film production is seeking African American men and women to appear as funeral goers in a respectful, realistic scene. This is a paid background opportunity for adults who can naturally portray attendees in a formal setting. The role is non-speaking and ideal for performers interested in gaining on-set experience in a professional production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a funeral attendee in a background scene

• Follow on-set direction from the production team

• Maintain a professional, respectful presence throughout filming

• Be comfortable in a formal, quiet scene setting

Requirements

• African American men and women

• Must be 18 years or older

• Comfortable appearing on camera in a background role

• Able to present a polished, appropriate appearance for a funeral scene

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

• Paid non-speaking background role

• Professional on-set experience

Classroom Scene Roles for Young Adults with Down Syndrome and Differently Abled Talent

Job Description
An upcoming production is casting young adults to appear in a small, upbeat classroom scene. This on-camera opportunity is designed to be fun, relaxed, and supportive, making it a great fit for performers with Down syndrome and other differently abled young adults. The scene is simple and welcoming, with a focus on authentic representation and positive energy on set.

This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy being on camera in a calm group environment and want to participate in an inclusive production experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a student in a classroom scene

• Participate naturally in a small group setting

• Follow light direction from the production team

• Maintain a positive, cooperative attitude on set

Requirements

• Must be 18 years old (no minors)

• Ideal for ages 18 to mid-20s

• Open to individuals with Down syndrome and other differently abled young adults

• Comfortable being on camera in a classroom-style scene

Compensation

• Paid on-camera role

• Easy, low-pressure filming experience

• Professional production environment

Senior Patient Roles (Ages 70–80) for Non-Profit Project

Job Description
Senior performers are needed to portray patient roles in a non-profit on-camera project centered on care, support, and community services. This half-day paid opportunity values warmth, authenticity, and lived experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a senior patient in on-camera scenarios

• Participate in a calm, guided filming environment

• Follow simple production direction

Requirements

• Ages 70–80

• All genders and ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Comfortable on camera

Compensation

• $600 for a half day (5 hours)

• Paid non-union role

Adult Patient Roles (Ages 20+) for Non-Profit Project

Job Description
A non-profit project is casting adult patients for an on-camera production focused on authentic care-based storytelling. This opportunity is open to individuals interested in representing real-life experiences in a respectful, professionally produced setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as an adult patient

• Engage naturally in guided scenarios

• Follow production direction during filming

Requirements

• Ages 20 and up

• All genders and ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Comfortable on camera

• Open to diverse and inclusive representation, including LGBTQ+ performers

Compensation

• $600 for a half day (5 hours)

• Paid non-union role

Teen Patient Roles (Ages 13–17) for Non-Profit Project

Job Description
Teen performers are needed to portray patient roles in a non-profit on-camera project highlighting community care and support. This half-day paid opportunity is ideal for teens comfortable on camera in a structured, respectful production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a teen patient in filmed scenarios

• Take light direction from the production team

• Participate professionally during filming

Requirements

• Ages 13–17

• All genders and ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Comfortable on camera with guardian consent

Compensation

• $600 for a half day (5 hours)

• Paid non-union role