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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Lead and Supporting Roles for “Bursting at the Fold” Feature Film

Job Description
An upcoming feature film, Bursting at the Fold, is now casting lead and supporting roles for a New York City shoot. This heartfelt story follows two boys fighting to save their favorite Chinatown dumpling shop when it’s forced to close, highlighting friendship, family, and community.

Production is seeking East Asian talent for multiple principal roles. Lead roles are paid, while select supporting roles are unpaid and offer copy, meals, credit, and transportation reimbursement. Filming will take place in NYC over scheduled shoot dates in April.

This is a meaningful opportunity for young actors and seasoned performers alike to be part of a culturally rich, character-driven film project.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray principal or supporting characters in a feature film

  • Deliver emotionally grounded, character-driven performances

  • Participate in scheduled NYC filming dates

  • Collaborate with the director and production team

  • For youth roles, work closely with guardians and adhere to set regulations

Requirements

Ian Kang – Lead Role (Paid)

  • Male, ages 9–12

  • East Asian (Korean preferred)

  • Korean-speaking preferred

  • Able to portray a lonely but eager-to-belong character

Henry Luo – Lead Role (Paid)

  • Male, ages 10–13

  • East Asian (Cantonese Chinese preferred)

  • Cantonese or Mandarin-speaking preferred

  • Able to portray a proud, loyal, and stubborn character

Keith Chung – Supporting Role (Unpaid)

  • Male, ages 50–65

  • East Asian (Cantonese Chinese preferred)

  • Cantonese or Mandarin-speaking preferred

  • Portrays a longtime dumpling shop owner

Jongho Kim – Supporting Role (Unpaid)

  • Male, ages 20–30

  • East Asian (Korean preferred)

  • Korean-speaking preferred

  • Portrays a conflicted young worker adjusting to life in NYC

Compensation

  • Lead roles: Paid

  • Supporting roles: Copy, meals, credit, and transportation reimbursement provided

  • Feature film credit

  • Filming in New York City

$$
Job Type:
Actor
Skills:

Open Talent Submissions for Comedy Performers

Job Description
A management company is officially opening its books and actively seeking exceptional new talent, with a strong focus on comedy performers. This opportunity is ideal for actors who specialize in comedic roles, have a sharp sense of character, and bring undeniable personality to their performances.

Talent representatives are looking for performers with a distinct voice, strong comedic timing, and a professional portfolio ready for review. If you are seeking representation and believe your work stands out in the comedy space, this is your chance to submit your materials for consideration.

Job Responsibilities

  • Submit a professional Spotlight link

  • Provide relevant acting materials (headshots, showreel, resume)

  • Showcase strong comedic performance ability

  • Demonstrate unique character work and personality

  • Maintain professional communication during submission process

Requirements

  • Actors specializing in comedy

  • Strong character development skills

  • Professional acting materials ready for submission

  • Clear Spotlight profile

  • Passion for performance and career growth

Compensation

  • Opportunity for professional talent representation

  • Career development and industry access

  • Potential casting and audition opportunities

$$
Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Actors for Feature Film – Monologue Submissions

Job Description
A feature film production filming in March is now casting talented actors for multiple roles. Casting directors are inviting performers to submit character monologues as part of the audition process.

This casting call is ideal for serious actors looking to secure a role in an upcoming feature film. Talent will be required to download the casting kit, select a character, and record a monologue submission. Actors must clearly introduce themselves in their video and state the character’s name before beginning the performance.

If you’re ready to showcase your acting range and deliver a compelling monologue on camera, this is a strong opportunity to land a role in a professionally produced film.

Job Responsibilities

  • Download and review the official casting kit

  • Select a character to audition for

  • Record a polished monologue performance

  • Clearly state your name and the character’s name at the start of the video

  • Upload your monologue to a drive link and submit as instructed

  • Meet the extended submission deadline

Requirements

  • Talented actors of all backgrounds encouraged to apply

  • Strong monologue performance skills

  • Ability to self-tape with clear audio and video quality

  • Must carefully follow submission instructions

  • Available for feature film production in March if selected

Compensation

  • Paid feature film acting roles

  • Professional on-screen credit

  • Opportunity to work on a full-length film production

$$
Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Latinx Kids for Energy Company Commercial

Job Description
A non-union energy company commercial is now casting Latinx kids ages 8–12 for paid background roles in Austin, Texas. Production is seeking energetic, natural young talent of any gender to portray siblings in a family-focused commercial campaign.

Real siblings who fit the age range are strongly encouraged to apply, but casting directors are also open to booking children individually. No previous on-camera experience is required, making this a great opportunity for new young performers looking to gain commercial credits.

This one-day commercial shoot will highlight authentic family moments, and selected talent will be featured in background roles for a major brand advertisement.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray siblings in a family-style commercial setting

  • Follow on-set direction from the production team

  • Participate in background scenes with natural, relatable energy

  • Maintain professionalism during filming

  • Be available for the full scheduled shoot day

Requirements

  • Latinx children ages 8–12

  • Any gender

  • Must be local to Austin, Texas (or able to work as an Austin local)

  • No prior on-camera experience required

  • Comfortable participating in a commercial shoot

  • Parent/guardian availability for shoot day

Compensation

  • $300 session rate

  • $500 buyout

  • One-day shoot

  • Paid commercial background role

$$

Vitamin and Hair Care Testimonial Talent

Job Description
A Miami-based commercial production is now casting men and women ages 40–60 for paid testimonial videos promoting vitamin and hair care products. Casting directors are seeking lively, charismatic individuals who can confidently speak on camera and deliver natural, engaging testimonials.

This commercial casting call is ideal for talent comfortable with improvisation in both short-form and long-form formats. Performers should be fluent in English with no accent and able to work smoothly with a teleprompter when needed. Production is looking for polished individuals who can bring authenticity, warmth, and credibility to branded testimonial content.

If you have strong on-camera presence and enjoy speaking directly to an audience, this paid commercial opportunity is a great fit.

Job Responsibilities

  • Deliver on-camera testimonials for vitamin and hair care products

  • Perform short-form and long-form improvised dialogue

  • Work confidently with a teleprompter when required

  • Arrive with multiple wardrobe options (clean, professional looks)

  • Follow direction from the commercial production team

Requirements

  • Men and women ages 40–60 (or close)

  • All ethnicities encouraged to apply

  • Fluent in English with no accent

  • Strong improvisation skills (general, short-form, and long-form)

  • Professional appearance and clean wardrobe options

  • Comfortable speaking directly to camera

  • Local to Miami or able to work as a local hire

Compensation

  • $350 rate

  • Paid commercial testimonial role

  • Professional brand campaign experience

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Young Funeral Goers for Film Scene

Job Description
A production is now casting African American men and women to portray young funeral goers in an upcoming scene filming in Lithonia, Georgia. Casting directors are seeking talent ages 18–25 to play friends of the deceased in an emotional funeral sequence.

This background acting opportunity calls for performers who can bring authenticity and subtle emotion to a somber setting. Talent should be able to portray respectful, supportive friends attending a memorial service. The production is specifically looking for younger funeral attendees to match the storyline.

If you’re an Atlanta-area performer looking to build your on-set experience in a dramatic scene, this paid extras role offers a strong opportunity to work on a professional set.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a funeral guest in a memorial scene

  • Perform natural, subdued background reactions

  • Follow direction from assistant directors and crew

  • Maintain wardrobe appropriate for a funeral setting

  • Remain professional during emotionally driven scenes

Requirements

  • African American men and women

  • Ages 18–25

  • Able to portray friends of the deceased

  • Local to Lithonia, GA or able to work as a local hire

  • Available for scheduled filming date

  • Submit recent photos including a dated image and full-body shot

Compensation

  • $96 for 8 hours

  • Paid background acting role

  • On-set experience in a dramatic production

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Grocery Store Employees for TV Series

Job Description
A hit television series filming in Wilmington, NC is now casting grocery store employees for an upcoming episode. Production is seeking new background actors to portray staff members in a Florida-set grocery store scene.

This TV casting call requires full availability for two consecutive shoot days. Talent must provide their own appropriate wardrobe options unless otherwise directed. Casting directors are looking for reliable performers who can realistically portray store employees in a busy retail setting.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a grocery store employee in a scripted TV episode

  • Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity across scenes

  • Provide 2–3 wardrobe options appropriate for store staff

  • Work both required filming dates

  • Maintain professionalism throughout long shoot days

Requirements

  • 18+

  • Any gender, any ethnicity

  • Must be available for both consecutive filming dates

  • New faces encouraged

  • Local to Wilmington, NC area

  • Comfortable working full-day shoots

Compensation

  • $96 for 8 hours (guaranteed)

  • Time and a half for overtime after 8 hours

  • Paid television background role

$$
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Delivery Driver for Dairy Commercial

Job Description
A Miami dairy commercial is now casting a male delivery driver for a paid advertising campaign. Production is seeking a man ages 25–40 (or close), open to all ethnicities, to portray a friendly and reliable delivery professional on camera.

This commercial casting call is ideal for talent with strong on-camera presence who can naturally embody an everyday working character. The role will film in South Florida, and talent must be able to work as a local hire. No travel or accommodations will be provided.

If you’re a Miami-based actor ready to step into a commercial role with solid pay, this is a great opportunity to showcase your personality in a brand campaign.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a delivery driver in a dairy commercial

  • Perform light acting and natural movement for commercial scenes

  • Follow direction from the commercial production team

  • Maintain professionalism on set

  • Be available for scheduled shoot dates

Requirements

  • Male, ages 25–40 (or close)

  • Open to all ethnicities

  • Must be local to South Florida

  • Comfortable performing on camera

  • Reliable and available for filming dates

  • Able to submit a self-tape audition

Compensation

  • $750 rate (minus agency fee if applicable)

  • Paid commercial role

  • Professional advertising credit

$$
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

ACTRA Background Roles for Documentary Bistro & Hospital Scenes

Job Description
A documentary-style production is now casting ACTRA Apprentice and Full members for multiple paid background roles filming in Oakville. This casting call is seeking performers to portray upscale casual bistro patrons, attractive servers, shoppers, and non-regular hospital nurses for a Florida-set scene.

Production is looking for diverse, authentic talent in their 30s to 60s who can naturally blend into realistic restaurant and hospital environments. Please note: no repeats from previous specified filming dates and no performers who regularly portray hospital staff on this production.

Shuttle transportation from Kipling Subway is available for those who require it.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray upscale casual bistro patrons in restaurant scenes

  • Perform as servers interacting naturally in a dining environment

  • Appear as shoppers in background retail moments

  • Portray non-regular nurses in hospital scenes set in Florida

  • Follow direction from assistant directors and production team

  • Maintain continuity and professionalism on set

Requirements

  • ACTRA Apprentice or Full members only

  • Age range primarily 30s–60s (depending on role)

  • Diverse talent encouraged, including:

    • 1 Black female nurse

    • 1 Black male nurse

    • 1 Latina female nurse

  • No repeats from previously specified shoot dates

  • Must not regularly portray hospital staff on this production

  • Available to work in Oakville

  • Submit full measurements and union status as requested

  • Provide recent photo (and hand photo if submitting as hand double)

Compensation

  • Paid ACTRA background rates

  • Shuttle available from Kipling Subway

  • Professional credit on documentary production

  • Opportunity to work in multiple realistic setting scenes

$$

Female Stenographer Hand Double for New Show

Job Description
A new television show is now casting a female stenographer hand double for an upcoming production filming in Louisiana. Casting directors are seeking a skilled performer who knows how to operate a stenography machine and can realistically type on camera for close-up shots of hands.

This hand double role requires comfort using a stenography machine, especially older-style models, as the project is set in 1980. You do not need to own a machine, but experience is required. The role will focus on detailed hand shots, so natural nails and accurate period styling are essential. Selected talent must be willing to have their nails styled to match the actress they are doubling. Any polish or fake nails will need to be removed.

Filming will take place in the Chalmette or New Orleans, Louisiana area, with a fitting scheduled prior to production. The role will likely work approximately two days during the filming window.

Job Responsibilities

  • Serve as a hand double for a female stenographer character

  • Accurately operate a stenography machine on camera

  • Perform close-up typing shots for a 1980-set production

  • Attend a required wardrobe fitting prior to filming

  • Follow detailed continuity and styling direction

Requirements

  • Female, 18+

  • Must know how to use a stenography machine

  • Comfortable typing on camera (close-up hand shots)

  • Experience with older-style stenography machines preferred

  • Willing to have nails styled to match lead actress

  • No fake nails or polish at time of filming

  • Available to work in Chalmette or New Orleans, LA

  • Available for filming days within the scheduled window

Compensation

  • $350 per 12-hour filming day

  • $50 fitting fee

  • Approximately 2 workdays

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Find Casting Calls & Acting Auditions Near You

Are you an aspiring actor looking for your big break or a seasoned professional seeking your next role? Navigating the world of casting calls can be a thrilling yet challenging journey. Understanding where to find these opportunities and how to leverage popular filming locations can significantly enhance your chances of landing that dream role.

What are Casting Calls?

Casting calls are auditions organized by casting directors to find suitable actors for various roles in film, television, theater, and commercials. These are your gateway to the screen and stage, providing a platform to showcase your acting skills to key decision-makers in the industry.

Popular Filming Locations and Their Impact

Several cities around the world are renowned for being film-making hubs, each offering unique opportunities for actors:

1. Hollywood, Los Angeles: The heart of the film industry, Hollywood is synonymous with cinema and television. Here, casting calls are plentiful, ranging from blockbuster movies to independent films and everything in between.

2. New York City: Known for both its theater scene and film productions, NYC is a vibrant hub for casting calls, especially for Broadway shows and live performances.

3. Atlanta, Georgia: With its favorable tax incentives, Atlanta has become a hotspot for film and TV productions, resulting in a surge of casting calls for actors in recent years.

4. Vancouver, Canada: Often referred to as “Hollywood North,” Vancouver is a top destination for filming due to its diverse landscapes and favorable filming conditions, leading to many opportunities for actors.

5. London, UK: A significant center for film and theatre, London offers numerous casting calls for everything from feature films to West End productions.

Tips for Navigating Casting Calls

  • Stay Informed: Regularly check specialized websites like Project Casting, where you can find daily updates on casting calls in various cities. Utilizing these platforms can help you stay ahead of the competition by applying early to newly posted opportunities.
  • Prepare Thoroughly: Always arrive at auditions prepared. This means having your lines memorized, understanding the character you are auditioning for, and being ready to take direction or feedback on the spot.
  • Network: The film industry is as much about talent as it is about connections. Attend industry events, workshops, and festivals in these popular locations to connect with casting directors, filmmakers, and other actors.
  • Professional Portfolio: Maintain an updated portfolio with your headshots, resume, and reel. An impressive portfolio can make a significant difference in how casting directors view your professionalism and suitability for a role.
  • Persistence and Patience: The entertainment industry is known for its competitiveness. Persistence in attending auditions and patience in handling rejections are key to eventually succeeding.

Conclusion

Whether you’re near the bustling streets of New York, the scenic views of Vancouver, or the historic sites of London, understanding the landscape of casting calls is crucial. By staying informed, prepared, and connected, you can navigate this dynamic field and potentially turn your acting aspirations into a successful career. Remember, every audition is a step forward in the industry, so take advantage of the opportunities these popular filming locations offer.

For more information on the latest casting calls and tips on advancing your acting career, visit Project Casting.

How do I find a legit casting call?

To find legitimate casting calls, start by using reputable platforms like Project Casting, which vets postings to ensure authenticity. Always research the casting company or director associated with the call. Legitimate opportunities typically don’t require payment to audition, and any contact should come from professional email addresses rather than personal accounts.

Can you audition without an agent?

Yes, you can audition without an agent. Many open casting calls and online platforms allow individual actors to submit directly for roles. While having an agent can provide access to more exclusive opportunities and handle negotiations, many new actors start their careers by attending open calls or self-submitting for roles online.

What is the difference between a casting call and an audition?

A casting call is a notice put out by producers or casting directors seeking potential actors for roles, inviting them to apply or present themselves. An audition is the process where actors perform a specific piece, like a monologue or a script, in front of the casting team after responding to a casting call. Essentially, the casting call is the request, and the audition is the response.

What is the best free casting call website?

Generally, you should not pay to attend casting calls. Legitimate casting calls and auditions do not require payment from actors. If a casting call asks for money to audition or to secure a role, it is likely a scam. The standard practice is that any fees associated with the casting process are covered by the production.

Should I pay for casting calls?

Generally, you should not pay to attend casting calls. Legitimate casting calls and auditions do not require payment from actors. If a casting call asks for money to audition or to secure a role, it is likely a scam. The standard practice is that any fees associated with the casting process are covered by the production.