Earn $2,400 Hosting a Documentary for the Channel Islands + More Casting Calls in Los Angeles

Every week, we update this roundup to include gigs trending in California. From casting calls in Los Angeles to projects hiring in the Bay Area, we’ve found the best offerings looking for talent now. This week’s offerings include a supernatural thriller short film and a documentary for the Channel Islands that pays up to $2,400. Also, bookmark this page for future open casting calls in California and other opportunities.

Host for Documentary Series: “California Unknown — Channel Islands” 

A documentary web series is seeking a female host, aged 22–35, who can participate in field activities, such as hiking or taking a boat. Talent will guide viewers through the people, cultures, histories, landscapes, and contemporary issues of the Channel Islands in a conversational style. Duties include preparing background and archival material. Shooting is in the California Channel Islands. Pay is 30–40 per hour, or an estimated total of 1,800–2,400 over a 2-week shoot. 

Want this gig? Apply here. 

Short Film: “Zamindar” 

The short film “Zamindar” is looking for talent who can speak some Punjabi. The supernatural thriller is about a young woman haunted by her brother’s disappearance during a Diwali party. The production wants Indian female talent, aged 18–30, to play the self-reliant Rohini, Indian male talent, aged 18–26, to play an investigative teenager, plus more. Shooting is Oct. 14–19 in Orange County, California. Pay is 300–390 per day, depending on the role. 

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Relay Race Cinematic Video 

A cinematic video featuring a relay race is seeking Black, East or South Asian, Latino, and white talent with running skills, aged 18–99, for nonspeaking roles. Talent will run on treadmills while conveying determination, effort, and connection. Shooting is Oct. 11 in Los Angeles, California. Pay is $600 for a 6-hour shoot. 

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Short Film: “Murder at a Matinee” 

The short film “Murder at a Matinee” is looking for talent. The story is about a movie theater security guard who investigates the death of a regular. The production wants Black female talent, aged 33–38, to play a security guard who is obsessed with mysteries, muscular and tall male talent, aged 25–29, to play a kind and thoughtful janitor, a role that requires going shirtless, plus more. Shooting is Nov. 9–13 in Los Angeles, California. Pay is $125 per day. 

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Feature Film: “Dark Cupid” 

The feature film “Dark Cupid” wants tall white female talent with blonde hair, aged 18–26, for a principal role. The drama is about a demigod searching for love and carrying a wound no god could heal. Talent will play Isa Raine, the titular Dark Cupid, who remains hopeful as she searches quietly through the city. Talent with archery skills are encouraged to apply. Shooting is for 8–10 days this fall in Los Angeles, California. Pay is $250–$350 per day, based on experience, or up to $3,500 total. 

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Indian Talent for Commercial 

A commercial wants Indian talent, aged 18–25, with improv experience. The production wants talent with outgoing and charismatic personalities who know about social trends. For the role, talent will act goofy and dance on camera. Shooting is Oct. 12–14 in Los Angeles, California. Pay is $1,500 for a 3-day session, plus a $1,000 buyout. 

Want this gig? Apply here. 

TV Pilot: “Solid Gold” 

The television pilot “Solid Gold” wants talent for various roles. The show is about a young woman who takes control of a powerful street organization, facing rival crews, internal conflicts, and a larger threat. The production wants female talent, aged 20–39, to play the intimidating and masc-presenting Rae, who works as a trusted protector, as well as male talent, aged 30–60, to play a detective, plus more. Shooting is Oct. 20–25 in Palmdale and Los Angeles, California. Pay is $125–$225 per day, depending on the role. 

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Tech Brand Commercial 

A commercial for a tech brand wants models, aged 25–45, who have cool and stylish looks. Talent should present as having kids and creative industry jobs. Shooting is in Los Angeles, California. Pay is $500 for an 8-hour shoot. 

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Short Film: “Eva” 

The short film “Eva” needs talent. The sci-fi story is about a widower whose AI recreation of his late wife discovers the truth about her existence. The production wants female talent, aged 25–34, to play the intelligent and ambitious Eva, who is deeply devoted to her younger husband, as well as male talent, aged 20–28, to play Samuel, the first artificial soul, who is cold, calm, and confrontational. Shooting is Oct. 23–25 in Los Angeles, California. Pay is $300–$500 for a 2- or 3-day shoot, based on the role. 

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