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 fashion shoot and an instructional video that pays $1,000. Check out our full list of L.A. casting and beyond to learn more and apply. Also, bookmark this page for future open casting calls in California and other opportunities.
Air Conditioner Installation Video
An instructional video for Della, an air conditioner brand, wants talent, aged 30–45, to portray a master installer. Talent will talk directly to the camera, delivering tips and tricks on how to correctly install a mini-split. Shooting is mid-to-late October in Newport Beach, California. Talent will be paid $1,000 for an 8-hour shoot.
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Short Film: “The Last Spawning of the Pacific Chinook Salmon”
The short film “The Last Spawning of the Pacific Chinook Salmon,” a sci-fi drama, wants talent. The production is seeking male talent with swimming and scuba diving skills, aged 35–55, to play the cerebral Dr. Melamud, and female talent, aged 30–50, to play Jan, an awkward academic. Shooting is mid-Oct.–Nov. in the greater Los Angeles, California area. Talent will be paid $200 per day.
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Leather Worker for The Ridge Wallet Video
A video for the Ridge Wallet brand wants a male leather worker, aged 25–55. Talent will stitch and cut leather on camera, and must have the appropriate skills and experience. Shooting is Oct. 23 in Newport Beach, California. Talent will be paid $800 for a 7-hour shoot.
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Fashion Shoot
A photo and video fashion shoot is looking for models, aged 20–30. Shooting is throughout the season in Los Angeles, California. Talent will be paid $350 for a 4-hour shoot, or $500 for an 8-hour shoot.
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Hosts for Review Show
An upcoming review series wants talent with comedy skills to work as hosts. The production is seeking male talent, aged 65 and up, and female talent, aged 20–35, to work as co-hosts. Talent will review a mix of new releases and classic favorites for film, television, and streaming. Shooting is for four days, starting Oct. 17, in Los Angeles, California. Talent will be paid $500 per day, or an estimated $2,000 total.
Want this gig? Apply here.
Short Film: “Chimera”
An experimental dance film is looking for talent with dance skills. “Chimera” follows a woman’s internal and interpersonal duet with revenge after betrayal. The production wants female or non-binary talent, aged 35–45, to play the driven and charismatic Amelia, and Indian, Indigenous Peoples, Latina, Middle Eastern, Pacific Islander, or South Asian female or non-binary talent, aged 25–38, to play the optimistic, strong, and slightly naive Isabel. Shooting is Oct. 19–22 in Oakland, California. Talent will be paid $250 per day, or an estimated $1,000 total.
Want this gig? Apply here.
B-Roll for Financial Advisor Website Video
A video for a financial advisor website wants female and male talent, aged 55–75, to play a wife and husband in b-roll footage. Talent will be shown enjoying a day out, including walking in the park and enjoying ice cream, before visiting a financial advisor. Shooting is Oct. 17 in San Diego, California. Talent will be paid $700 for a 4-hour shoot.
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Short Film: “You Can’t Meet My Parents”
The short film “You Can’t Meet My Parents” is seeking talent with improv skills to play two principal roles. The story is about a couple’s relationship reaching an inflection point when their culture gets in the way. The production wants Black male talent, aged 24–36, to play a young man looking to settle down, and Asian female talent, aged 24–36, to play a woman struggling to balance her relationship and her independence. Shooting is this October in Los Angeles, California. Talent will be paid $250 for a 1-day shoot.
Want this gig? Apply here.
Hearing Aid Infomercial
A 30-minute hearing aid infomercial wants an experienced host with teleprompter skills, aged 50 and up. The spot will be broadcast nationally. Shooting is early Oct. in Orange County, California. Talent will be paid $5,000 for a 6-hour shoot.
Want this gig? Apply here.
RV Lifestyle Shoot
A lifestyle shoot for Camping World wants real couples or friend groups, aged 25–75, for nonspeaking roles. For the shoot, talent will participate in outdoor activities and enjoy RV amenities at a beautiful lakeside campground. Shooting is Oct. 16–18 in Lakeside, California. Talent will be paid $800 for a 10-hour shoot.
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Short Film: “Pick Me Up”
The short film “Pick Me Up” is looking for talent. The story is about a breakup that goes awry. The production wants female talent, aged 30–50, to play a woman who wants out of her relationship, male talent, aged 30–40, to play a blue-collar worker who doesn’t take his job seriously, and talent of any gender, aged 40–80, to play a notary. Shooting is Oct. 12–13 or Oct. 19–20 in Los Angeles, California. Talent will be paid $250 per 8-hour day.
Want this gig? Apply here.
Men’s Personal Care Commercial
A comedic commercial for Every Man Jack, a personal care brand, wants male talent with sketch comedy and improv skills, aged 18–40. The production is seeking fit talent to play the principal role, a groomed and masculine mountain man, as well as talent who can fake cry for a supporting role as a distressed camper with hygiene issues. Overnight shooting is in November in the San Francisco, California area. Talent will be paid $1,500–$3,000 per 12-hour day, depending on the character. Travel, meals, and lodging will be covered.
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