Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Native American/Indigenous Girls for Docu-Drama People of the West

Job Description: An open casting call is underway for Native American or Indigenous girls, ages 6 to 14, to be featured in a docu-drama titled People of the West. This production seeks to portray historical and cultural narratives, and no previous acting experience is required. Filming will take place in California, so applicants must be local. This is a great opportunity for young girls to be part of a meaningful project and represent their heritage on screen.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in the filming of the docu-drama People of the West.
• Follow direction from the production team to accurately portray historical and cultural scenes.
• Collaborate with other cast members to ensure an authentic representation of Native American/Indigenous experiences.

Requirements:

• Native American or Indigenous girls aged 6 to 14.
• Must be local to California.
• No prior acting experience is necessary.
• Must submit a recent photo (close-up and full body) along with contact information.
• For minors under 18, include age, date of birth, and a parent/guardian’s contact details.

Compensation:

• Pay rate is $500+ per day.

Casting Call: Female Stand-In for Major Docu-Series

Job Description:
A major docu-series is seeking a female stand-in of Indigenous or Native descent to join the production. This role requires a reliable and professional individual to act as a stand-in for the lead actress, assisting the crew with camera setups, lighting adjustments, and scene rehearsals. Filming will take place in Albuquerque (ABQ) and Jemez, New Mexico.

Job Responsibilities:

• Act as a stand-in for the lead actress, maintaining her position and movements during technical setups.
• Assist the production team with lighting, camera framing, and blocking rehearsals to ensure optimal shot composition.
• Maintain attention to detail to ensure accuracy in replicating the lead actress’s actions and positioning.
• Follow direction from the director and crew to ensure the production runs smoothly.

Requirements:

• Female, aged 18-40, of Indigenous or Native descent.
• Height: 5’5″ to 5’7″.
• Must be local to or able to work in Albuquerque (ABQ) and Jemez, NM (no travel or lodging provided).
• Prior experience as a stand-in is preferred but not required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and follow detailed instructions on set.

Compensation:

• Rate: $140 for 8 hours of work.
• Overtime paid as per production guidelines if required beyond 8 hours.

Casting Call: Parents Buying Their Child’s First Smartphone for Documentary

Job Description:
Tiffany Company Casting is seeking Chicagoland area parents who are planning to purchase their child’s first smartphone within the next year to participate in an exciting new documentary project. This documentary will explore the pivotal moment when kids receive their first smartphones from their families, offering a unique look at this modern rite of passage.

We are looking for parents who want to share their experience and thoughts about this significant milestone, as well as capture the emotions and reactions of both the parents and children involved.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in filmed interviews discussing your thoughts and experiences around purchasing your child’s first smartphone.
• Allow the documentary crew to capture the moment when your child receives their first smartphone, including their reactions and your interactions with them.
• Share your family’s views on technology, parenting, and the impact of smartphones on children.
• Be comfortable having your family featured in a documentary setting.

Requirements:

• Parents based in the Chicagoland area.
• Must be planning to purchase your child’s first smartphone within the next year.
• Open to sharing personal experiences and opinions on camera.
• Families with children of any age (as long as this is their first smartphone).

Compensation:

• Compensation will be provided for participation. Exact details will be shared upon selection.
• A chance to be part of a unique documentary that captures a meaningful family moment.

Casting Call: Family-Owned Businesses for High-Energy Docuseries

Job Description:

Kismet Media is looking for dynamic, multi-generational family-owned businesses to star in an upcoming high-energy docuseries. We are searching for real families who are at a crossroads, whether they are expanding, making a major shift, or passing the reins to the next generation. This is an incredible opportunity to share your family’s legacy and journey with the world.

Job Responsibilities:

• Share the story and journey of your family-owned business, including challenges, successes, and transitions.
• Participate in interviews and on-camera interactions that highlight the dynamics and operations of your business.
• Collaborate with the production team to ensure the documentary captures the true essence of your business and family.
• Provide insights into the challenges and opportunities your family business is currently facing.

Requirements:

• Must be a multi-generational family-owned business experiencing change, such as expansion, a shift in direction, or succession planning.
• Willingness to openly share your business story and family dynamics with a national audience.
• Comfortable being on camera and participating in a documentary-style production.
• Must be able to provide photos and details of the family and business for pre-screening purposes.

Compensation:

• The opportunity to have your family business featured in a nationally broadcast docuseries.
• Showcase your business to a wider audience and potentially gain recognition for your family’s legacy.
• Compensation and additional benefits will be discussed with selected families during the selection process.

Casting Call for Real New Yorkers in Various Disputes (Workplace, Pets, Neighbors, Landlords/Tenants/Roommates)

Job Description: We are casting real New Yorkers who are currently involved in different types of disputes and are willing to undergo free conflict mediation for an upcoming documentary produced by Darren Aronofsky’s Protozoa Pictures. Whether you’re in a workplace disagreement, a conflict over a pet, an issue with a neighbor, or a dispute with a landlord, tenant, or roommate, this is an opportunity to participate in a meaningful project while working towards resolution through professional mediation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in on-camera conflict mediation sessions to resolve your current dispute.
• Openly share and discuss your conflict, whether it’s related to your workplace, a pet, a neighbor, or living arrangements.
• Collaborate with mediators and the production team to help resolve the issue while being filmed.
• Be professional and cooperative during the filming and mediation process.

Requirements:

• Must be a New York resident currently involved in one of the following disputes:
  • Workplace disputes
  • Disputes over pets
  • Conflicts with neighbors
  • Disputes with landlords, tenants, or roommates
• Willing to participate in conflict mediation on camera.
• Open to sharing the details of your conflict and experience as part of the documentary.
• Comfortable with being filmed and having your experience documented.

Compensation:

• Free professional conflict mediation provided as part of the documentary.
• Additional compensation for participation in the documentary (details to be discussed during the casting process).
• An opportunity to resolve your conflict while being part of a high-profile, meaningful project.

Casting Call for New York Residents in Disputes with Landlords, Tenants, or Roommates

Job Description: Are you currently involved in a conflict with a landlord, tenant, or roommate? This is a unique opportunity to participate in a documentary produced by Darren Aronofsky’s Protozoa Pictures. We are seeking real New Yorkers who are experiencing disputes and are open to participating in conflict mediation. This project will document real-life stories, offering free mediation to help resolve the situation. Participants will be given the chance to express their stories and find meaningful resolutions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a filmed documentary that will explore real conflicts between landlords, tenants, or roommates.
• Attend conflict mediation sessions, guided by professionals, to address and potentially resolve the dispute.
• Share personal experiences and insights regarding your current conflict, while being open and communicative throughout the filming process.
• Collaborate with the production team to ensure the accurate and respectful portrayal of your situation.

Requirements:

• Must be a current resident of New York City.
• Must be currently involved in an active dispute with a landlord, tenant, or roommate.
• Willingness to participate in conflict mediation and be open to the process.
• Comfortable being filmed and sharing personal details of your situation for the purposes of the documentary.
• Available to commit to mediation sessions and any additional filming as needed.

Compensation:

• Free conflict mediation with professional mediators.
• Additional compensation for your time and participation in the documentary (details to be discussed during the casting process).
• The chance to work on a high-profile documentary project produced by a well-known production company.

Casting Call: Transplant Recipients for Trillium Gift of Life Campaign

Job Description:

We are casting organ and tissue transplant recipients, aged 18 and older, for a Trillium Gift of Life awareness campaign. We are seeking individuals who have received an organ or tissue transplant and are willing to share their personal story to help raise awareness about the importance of becoming an organ and tissue donor. This is an opportunity to inspire others by sharing your journey in a meaningful and impactful campaign.

Job Responsibilities:

• Share your personal experience as a transplant recipient.
• Participate in interviews or promotional materials to raise awareness about organ and tissue donation.
• Help spread the message of the importance of organ and tissue donation through your story.

Requirements:

• Must be an organ or tissue transplant recipient.
• Aged 18 or older.
• Must be located in Ontario.
• Willingness to share your personal journey and experiences on camera or in other media formats.

Compensation:

• Participants will be compensated for sharing their story (compensation details will be provided upon selection).
• An opportunity to contribute to a powerful campaign aimed at raising awareness and encouraging organ and tissue donation.

Casting Call for Young Male Actor – Non-Union Documentary Film (1970s Adventure Theme)

Job Description: We are seeking a young male actor to portray an adventurous, “Goonies-type” character for a documentary film set in the 1970s. The project will film in Spicewood, Texas, and will require the actor to embody the spirit of a bold, curious, and fearless young adventure seeker.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a young adventurer in a 1970s-themed documentary.
• Be available for multiple shoot dates, including potential additional dates before the end of the filming period.
• Follow direction from the production team to capture the adventurous and spirited nature of the character.

Requirements:

• Age Range: 8-12 (able to portray ages 9-10).
• Hair: Blonde hair.
• Ethnicity: Caucasian/Anglo/Mixed Ethnic.
• Must be available for all scheduled filming days.
• Able to work as a local hire in Spicewood, TX.

Compensation Details:

• Pay: $400 per day if selected.
• Must be available for two consecutive shoot days, with the possibility of additional dates before the filming wraps.

Casting Real People for Docu-Style Political Engagement Piece – Los Angeles

Job Description: We are seeking real people in the Los Angeles area for a docu-style project that focuses on political engagement and bringing Americans together through shared values. This project will highlight passionate individuals from across the political spectrum who are willing to share their thoughts and beliefs. We are looking for open-minded participants who, regardless of their political affiliation, believe in the power of dialogue and unity.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in on-camera interviews where you will talk about your personal political views and values.
• Engage in open, respectful conversations about political topics, emphasizing the importance of unity and collaboration despite differing opinions.
• Provide thoughtful insights about your passion for politics, focusing on shared values rather than divisiveness.
• Collaborate with the production team to ensure your authentic voice and perspective are represented.

Requirements:

• Must be 26 years or older.
• All genders and ethnicities are encouraged to apply.
• Must be based in the Los Angeles area.
• Strongly held political views, whether Republican, Democrat, or otherwise, are essential.
• Open-mindedness and a willingness to engage in respectful dialogue are crucial.
• No prior acting experience is required, but participants should be comfortable sharing their beliefs on camera.

Compensation:

• Pay: $150 for a 4-hour session.

Dancer Needed for Documentary Series (Modern/Fluid/Ballet)

Job Description: We are casting a female dancer for a documentary series shooting in Chicago. The dancer must have experience in modern, fluid, and ballet styles. The role requires a performer with a strong, graceful, and emotive presence to participate in three days of filming. This is an opportunity to showcase your talent in a professionally produced documentary series.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform modern, fluid, and ballet dance styles in various scenes for the documentary series.
• Collaborate with the production team to capture the essence of the choreography and storytelling.
• Be available for three full days of filming and follow direction to ensure a smooth production process.

Requirements:

• Female, aged 18-35.
• Must be of Black or mixed ethnicity.
• Must be based in Chicago, IL.
• Professional experience in modern, fluid, and ballet dance styles.
• Comfortable performing in front of a camera and following choreographic direction.

Compensation:

• Rate: $400/day for 3 days of work.