Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

SAG Commercial Background Actors – Major Vehicle Manufacturer

Job Description
A major vehicle manufacturer commercial is now casting SAG commercial background actors for an upcoming shoot in the Austin area. This SAG-AFTRA commercial casting call is seeking background talent ages 18 and older of all ethnicities to appear in a high-profile national advertisement.

Most background actors will be scheduled for one primary workday, with production operating under the SAG-AFTRA Commercial Agreement. Talent will be paid at the SAG National Extra scale and compensated directly.

This is an excellent opportunity for performers looking to secure union commercial work and gain experience on a professional commercial set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray background characters in a commercial production

• Follow direction from the commercial director and assistant director

• Maintain professionalism and energy during filming

• Be available for scheduled work in the Austin area

Requirements

• Ages 18+

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Must be eligible to work under SAG-AFTRA Commercial guidelines

• SAG-AFTRA membership not required to submit

• Must be comfortable being booked based on submitted photos

Compensation

• SAG National Extra Scale: $469 for 8 hours

• Paid under the SAG-AFTRA Commercial Agreement

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Senior Men and Women Commercial Casting Call

Job Description
A paid commercial casting call is seeking men and women ages 80–90 for an upcoming advertising campaign. This opportunity is open to individuals of First Nations, Asian, Mediterranean, and Caucasian backgrounds, especially those with expressive, character-filled faces. No acting experience is required, making this a great opportunity for seniors looking to step into the spotlight and participate in a professional commercial production.

This commercial casting offers selected talent the chance to be featured in a national ad campaign, working on set with an experienced production team in a supportive and professional environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a commercial campaign shoot

• Follow on-set direction from the production team

• Be available for a full 8-hour filming day

• Bring natural personality and authentic expressions to camera

Requirements

• Men and women ages 80–90

• First Nations, Asian, Mediterranean, or Caucasian backgrounds

• Distinctive or character-driven facial features encouraged

• No prior acting experience required

• Comfortable working on camera in a commercial production setting

Compensation

• $3,000 per selected talent

• Paid commercial opportunity

• 1 full 8-hour shoot day

Job Description

A magazine is seeking talented writers to help shape the next chapter of the brand. The publication is looking for creative voices with fresh perspectives who can contribute to the evolving vision of the new PLAYGIRL.

This is an opportunity for writers who are passionate about culture, lifestyle, relationships, and bold storytelling to become part of a recognizable and reimagined media platform.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and pitch original story ideas

• Write engaging, well-researched articles

• Collaborate with editorial team on assignments and revisions

• Meet submission deadlines

• Contribute to shaping the voice and direction of the publication

Requirements

• Strong writing and storytelling skills

• Relevant experience in editorial, magazine, or digital publishing

• Ability to provide a professional CV

• Passion for contemporary culture and lifestyle topics

Compensation Details

• Compensation details provided upon selection

• Opportunity to contribute to a nationally recognized publication

Job Description

A real estate commercial project is casting two roles: a male support lead and a female acting extra with lines (Mom). This cinematic production focuses on subtle, restrained, and deeply emotional performances centered around quiet realism and understated storytelling.

The story follows a bachelor who neglected a plant he purchased weeks ago, only to witness it quietly return to life. The tone is minimalist and melancholic, requiring nuanced performances driven by micro-expressions and emotional depth rather than grand gestures.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray either the Bachelor (male support) or Mom (female acting extra with lines)

• Deliver subtle, restrained, emotionally layered performances

• Convey emotion through micro-movements and nuanced expressions

• Participate in submission of headshot, resume, and monologue video

• Follow specific acting cues outlined in audition materials

Requirements

Bachelor (Support Role)

• Male

• Mid-20s to mid-30s

• Clean-cut appearance

• Black hair, neatly styled

• Studio-style headshot (plain background preferred)

• Strong theater background (stage experience required)

• Must be tisoy (mestizo), ideally with Filipino-Chinese-Spanish features

Mom (Acting Extra with Lines)

• Female

• Ages 27–35

• Must be tisay (mestiza), ideally with Filipino-Chinese-Spanish features

• Strong theater background preferred

• Ability to deliver nuanced, understated emotion

General Requirements:

• Strong stage acting foundation

• Ability to perform subtle, cinematic acting

• Comfortable performing minimalist emotional beats

Compensation Details

• 70K gross (Male Support Role)

• 35K gross (Mom – Acting Extra with Lines)