New York City actors searching for work have come to the right place. Every week, we update this feature to include the best casting calls in the city and beyond. Whether you’re based in the five boroughs or just a short train ride away, check out this list highlighting various opportunities in your area.
Quaker Oats Commercial
A digital commercial for the Quaker Oats brand wants real parents with busy lifestyles, aged 18–75, who ideally have children over the age of 8. Shooting is in the NYC tri-state area at talent’s home or residence. Talent will be paid $2,500 for a 1-day shoot, which includes usage.
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Papermate Calligraphy Shoot
A photo and video shoot for a pen manufacturer wants female talent, aged 18–35, with hand modeling and lettering experience. Shooting is April 4–11 in Hoboken, New Jersey. Talent will be paid $700–$800 per day for an estimated 5-day shoot, plus up to $50 per day for travel.
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“Quincy”
The feature film “Quincy” is seeking background talent, aged 18–23. Talent will portray high school kids with bicycles, and must be able to portray characters younger than their own age. Mandatory screening for COVID-19 is on April 4 in NYC, with shooting on April 5 in White Plains, New York. Talent will be paid $187 per day, plus a $100 stipend for COVID-19 testing.
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“Five”
A television commercial is looking for talent to portray five entrepreneurs celebrating their company’s success. The production wants Latina or Indigenous Peoples female talent, aged 20–35, to play the fierce and bold Maria, white or multiethnic male talent, aged 20–35, to play Mauricio, a passionate programmer, plus more. Shooting is in New York City. Talent will be paid $200 per day.
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“The Clock Painter”
The short film “The Clock Painter” is seeking male talent, aged 40–60, for a supporting role. Talent will play the protagonist’s loving father, who uses a wheelchair for mobility after a recent accident. Shooting is on April 16 in Jersey City, New Jersey. Talent will be paid $225 per day.
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Designer Brand Promo
A photo and video shoot for a designer handbag brand wants female modeling talent, aged 18–40. Content will be used for social media and the brand’s website. Shooting is on April 2 in New York City. Talent will be paid $500 for an 8-hour shoot.
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“Focus”
A music video for recording artist Brendan James is looking for female talent, aged 27–37. Talent will play the girlfriend of the singer, depicting both the joy of a new relationship and tension as things begin to unravel. Shooting is on April 2 in New York City. Talent will be paid $200 for an 8-hour shoot.
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“On The Shore”
The romance short film “On The Shore” is seeking talent. The production is looking for Asian female talent fluent in Mandarin, aged 18–27 with a slim figure, to play Theta, an idealist, Asian male talent fluent in Mandarin, aged 18–35, to play the tall and fit Digamma, who is Theta’s pragmatic yet doting boyfriend, and female talent, aged 40–60, to play Theta’s psychiatrist. Rehearsals and shooting is in late March. Talent will be paid $125 per day.
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“The Renaissance”
The sci-fi/adventure feature film “The Renaissance” is seeking talent. The production wants Black male talent, aged 18–35, to play the protagonist Ion, an athletic young man whose bravery is often seen as reckless, female talent, aged 18–34, to play the calm and collected Eva, plus more. Rehearsals start at the end of the summer in NYC. Talent will be paid $175–$200 per day, depending on the role.
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Hair Commercial
A commercial for a hair styling product is looking for female talent with short- to medium-length hair, aged 21–35. Talent will be shown using a curling/flattening iron tool for hair styling. Shooting is the week of March 27 in Fairfield, New Jersey. Talent must arrive to set with a neutral color manicure and will be paid $600 for an 8-hour day, plus $50 for travel.
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Beauty Commercial
An online spot for a beauty company wants male and female talent, aged 18–40. Talent will play mad scientists concocting serums in their lab. Shooting is in early April in the NYC area. Talent will be paid $400 for a 10-hour shoot.
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