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.
Feature Film: “Upended”
Join the cast of the feature film “Upended.” The story is about a couple whose marriage is disrupted when the wife has an affair with a younger man. The production wants Black female talent, aged 38, to play Serene, a woman seeking to start a family while grappling with an unsatisfying marriage, male talent, aged 27, to play the charismatic and carefree Chris, plus more. Shooting is Sept.–Oct. in NYC. Pay is $125 per day for up to 12 days, or $1,500 total.
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Zen Cube Campaign Shoot
A Kickstarter campaign shoot for Zen Cube wants male talent with modeling experience, aged 25–35. Talent will portray a polished and sophisticated tech founder. Shooting is Sept. 6 in NYC. Pay is $1,000 for a 2-day shoot.
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Short Film: “Twelve in the Morning”
The short film “Twelve in the Morning” is looking for talent. The story is about a young woman navigating a series of tense and emotionally charged encounters. The production wants BIPOC female or non-binary talent, aged 20–35, to play the intense and guarded Cora, as well as talent, aged 20–35, for a supporting role as Cora’s confident and fashionable best friend. Shooting is late September in NYC. Pay for the role of Cora is $1,500 for a 4-day shoot; pay for the supporting role is $300 for a 12-hour shoot.
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Patio Remodeling Commercial
A patio remodeling commercial wants talent with comedy and improv skills. The production is looking for male talent, aged 30–60, to play a suburban husband who things he is in charge of the remodel even though he is not, female talent, aged 30–60, to play a confident wife, plus more. Shooting is Aug.–Sept. in New York City. Pay $750 for a 1-day shoot.
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Locker Room Software Commercial
A software commercial is seeking talent for a locker room scene. The production wants male talent, aged 18–25 and 200 lbs or heavier, to play football players, and male talent, aged 45–65, to play a coach. Shooting is the week of Aug. 31 in the Tri-state area of NYC. Pay is $500–$1,200 for a 2-day shoot, depending on the role.
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Feature Film: “Common Unhappiness”
Join the cast of the feature film “Common Unhappiness.” The story is about a young piano teacher whose life begins to unravel after receiving a one-star review. The production wants female talent, aged 25–35, to play a piano teacher who works and lives at her shared studio apartment, a role that requires running and biking, as well as male talent, aged 27–35, to play a married man with a breezy demeanor, plus more. Shooting is Oct. 14–31 in Brooklyn, New York. Pay is $250 per 8-hour day.
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Lifestyle Clothing Campaign
A lifestyle shoot for the clothing brand Sirione wants diverse female models with distinctive faces, aged 35–44. The production is looking for talent who are 5’8”–5’10” tall and wear a size 4. Shooting is Sept. 10–11 in New York City. Pay is $250–$1,500 per day, depending on the amount of time spent on set.
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Scripted Series: “Speed Bump”
The scripted series “Speed Bump” is looking for talent. The show is about an aspiring yet directionless writer who becomes pregnant, leading her on a journey to discover the father and herself. The production wants Asian female talent, aged 20–35, to play a brash and selfish barista, male talent, aged 25–45, to play a manipulative and arrogant comedy writer, plus more. Shooting is this fall in NYC. The principal role pays $1,000–$1,500 for a 6-day shoot; all other roles pay $100 per day.
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Short Film: “The Exit Bureau”
The short film “The Exit Bureau” is seeking female talent, aged 25–35, for a supporting role. The sci-fi story is set in a world where humanity has achieved eternal youth, leading to overpopulation and exhaustion. Talent will play the efficient and desensitized Luce, a licensed Exit Officer who facilitates government-sanctioned endings. Shooting is in September in the New York City area. Pay is $500 for a 2-day shoot.
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Short Film: “The Neverending Party”
Join the cast of the short film “The Neverending Party.” The surreal dramedy is about an impromptu birthday party that somehow never ends, raising questions about the nature of reality. The production wants female talent with physical comedy skills, aged 22–32, to play Amanda, a tired civil servant who is getting over a breakup, talent of any gender with physical comedy skills, aged 18–30, to play Amanda’s best friend Sam, plus more. Shooting is Nov.–Dec. in New York City. Pay is $35 per hour, or $1,960 total.
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Orolay Social Media Fashion Shoot
A fashion shoot for an Orolay collection wants female lifestyle models, aged 18–45. Content will be used for social media. Shooting is ongoing in NYC. Pay is $400–$800 for a 4-hour shoot.
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For more New York City casting opportunities, check out these pages:
- New York City voiceover jobs
- New York City theater auditions
- New York City performer and entertainer jobs
- New York City modeling auditions
- New York City movie auditions
- New York City TV auditions
- New York City extras auditions
- New York City commercial auditions
- New York City auditions for teens
- New York City auditions for babies and toddlers
- New York City auditions for kids
- New York City auditions for singers
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