Play Lady Macbeth in a Short Film + More Casting Calls in Los Angeles

Article Image
Photo Source: StockphotoVideo/Shutterstock

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 short film retelling of Shakespeare's "Macbeth" and a video sales letter that pays $1,000. Also, bookmark this page for future open casting calls in California and other opportunities.

Memory Supplement Video Sales Letter

A video sales letter for Remembrol, a memory supplement, wants talent. The production is seeking male talent, aged 45–55, to play a doctor who recounts the story of helping his father with memory decline, as well as talent, aged 65–75, to deliver testimonials. Shooting is May 22 in Los Angeles, California. Talent playing the doctor will be paid $1,000 for a 10-hour shoot, while talent delivering testimonials will be paid $200–$300 for 1–3 hours of shooting. 

Want this gig? Apply here.

Short Film: “Macbeth in Compton”

The short film “Macbeth in Compton” is looking for Black female talent, aged 30–40, with Shakespeare training and rap skills. The project is a retelling of Shakespeare’s play set in Compton in the 1990s. Talent will play Lady M. Shooting is May 30–June 1 in Los Angeles, California. Talent will be paid $500 for a 2-day shoot.

Want this gig? Apply here.

Tourism Campaign for Palm Springs

A tourism campaign for Palm Springs wants talent, aged 25–65. Shooting is May 28–29 in Palm Springs, California. Talent will be paid a flat $800 for a 12-hour shoot and usage, plus a per diem, accommodations, and a $100 travel stipend.

Want this gig? Apply here.

Short Film: “Aquaphobia” 

The short film “Aquaphobia” is seeking East Asian male talent, aged 30–70, who can speak Korean. The film is about a young and ambitious swimmer preparing for the greatest race of his life, and is receiving immense pressure from his father and trainer before the event. Talent will play Mr. Lee, the swimmer’s muscular and stern father. Shooting is in Los Angeles, California. Talent will be paid $450–$800 for a 3-day shoot. 

Want this gig? Apply here.

HVAC Photo Shoot

A photo shoot for HVAC companies and their services wants male talent, aged 25–40, to play a technician. Shooting is the week May 19 or 26 in Brea, California. Talent will be paid $400–$600 for a 1-day shoot.

Want this gig? Apply here.

Healthcare Services Company Shoot

A lifestyle shoot for a healthcare services company wants models, aged 18 and up. The production is seeking talent of various sizes, looks, ethnicities, and backgrounds to be featured in staged lifestyle settings shot in front of a green screen. Shooting is June 11–13 or 23–27 in Los Angeles, California. Talent will be paid $2,000 for a 1-day shoot.

Want this gig? Apply here.

Feature Film: “Sound Odyssey”

The feature film “Sound Odyssey” is looking for male or non-binary talent, aged 25–45. The road trip music film is set for theatrical release this year. Talent will play the antagonist Dave, whose sense of humor conceals a manipulative personality. Shooting is May 24 in Slab City and Imperial Sand Dunes, California. Talent will be paid $700 for a 2-day shoot. Additional roles are also available, which pay $150–$500 for a 1-day shoot.

Want this gig? Apply here.

MedBox Commercial

A commercial for MedBox, a digital pharmacy, is seeking talent, aged 30–50, to play a friendly pharmacist. Talent will welcome new users to the service and provide a brief walkthrough. Shooting is this May in the Los Angeles, California area. Talent will be paid $500 for a 4-hour shoot.

Want this gig? Apply here.

Law Firm Commercial

An online commercial for a law firm is seeking talent, aged 18 and up, to portray clients giving testimonials. Shooting is May 28 in the Los Angeles, California area. Talent will be paid $300 for a 3-hour shoot.

Want this gig? Apply here.

Tech Company Lifestyle Shoot

A lifestyle shoot for a tech company is looking for talent, aged 27–50, to play employees and executives of fintech businesses, crypto companies, and banks. Shooting is May 20–21 in San Francisco, California. Talent will be paid $350–$1,000 per day, depending on the role. 

Want this gig? Apply here.

Podcast: “Death Doula”

The podcast “Death Doula” is seeking voiceover talent with a feminine voice, aged 18–29. Talent will portray a young woman who takes her yoga instructor’s ashes to India and ends up studying with his guru. The production also wants white female talent with strong dance skills, aged 18–29, to choreograph and perform dances in marketing videos for the series, as well as a model, aged 18–29, for the book cover. The production wants talent from Los Angeles, California for remote work. Models will be paid $250 per hour, voiceover talent will be paid $100 per hour, and dancers will be paid $90 per hour. 

Want this gig? Apply here.

For more Los Angeles casting calls, check out these pages: 

More From Now Casting

Recommended

More From Acting

More From Modeling

Now Trending