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.
Hair Care Photo Shoot
A hair care photo shoot is seeking Asian, Black, Latino, and multiethnic talent of any gender, aged 18–35, with chemically lightened blonde hair or highlights. Shooting is Jan. 30 in New York City. Talent will be paid $850 for a 10-hour shoot.
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Short Film: “Don’t Tell Mama”
The short drama film “Don’t Tell Mama” is looking for talent. The production wants white male talent with a valid driver’s license, aged 30–50, to play Vasco, a successful immigrant from Montenegro who misses his family after his divorce, and Black or multiethnic female talent, aged 18–25, to play Vasco’s daughter, a high school student with a complex inner life. Shooting is March 2–5 in New York City. Talent will be paid $150–$275 per day.
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Men’s Skincare and Grooming Shoot
A video and photo shoot for a men’s skincare and grooming brand wants masc-presenting models, aged 25–35. Shooting is Feb. 5 in Brooklyn, New York. Talent will be paid $1,400 for a 10-hour shoot.
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Habit Coach Instructional Videos
A series of instructional videos for a habit coach is looking for talent, aged 30–50, to play the frustrated parents of a “problem” child. Talent will be discussing topics like communication breakdowns and skill building, and must be comfortable working with children. Shooting is for one day, between Feb. 10–11 and 13–14, in New York City. Talent will be paid $400 for a 6-hour day.
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Models for Skincare Shoot
A photo shoot for Cartessa Aesthetics, a skincare treatment company, wants Asian, Indian, Pacific Islander, white, and multiethnic female models, aged 30–60. Talent of all shapes and sizes, and especially those with hand modeling experience, are encouraged to apply. Shooting is on Jan. 29 in Melville, New York. Talent will be paid $2,300 for a 10-hour shoot, plus transportation from NYC and lodging.
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Short Film by Award-Winning Director
A short film by an award-winning director is seeking talent. The story is about two women whose lives intersect after the fall of Roe v. Wade. The production wants female talent, aged 14–20, to play a pregnant teenager, white female talent, aged 50–70, to play a conservative Supreme Court Justice, plus more. Shooting is in New York City. Talent will be paid $241 plus 10% per day, as well as mileage.
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Remitly Commercial
A commercial for Remitly, an overseas money transfer service, wants Jamaican, Brazilian, Guatemalan, and Indian talent, aged 18–65. The spot will focus on siblings sending money to family members in their country of origin. Shooting is for one day this January in Brooklyn, New York. Talent will be paid $500–$700 for the day, depending on the role.
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Short Film: “French Fries”
The short film “French Fries” is looking for talent. The story is about a woman who makes an unexpected connection at a party. The production wants female talent, aged 18–26, to play a socially anxious woman who doesn’t like parties, and female talent, aged 18–26, to play a confident and relaxed woman with a bold appearance. Shooting is Feb.–March in New York. Talent will be paid $1,200 for a 4-day shoot, plus transportation.
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Comedy Pilot: “Bodega”
The pilot “Bodega” is seeking Latino male talent fluent in Spanish, aged 35–65. The comedy is about a Crown Heights bodega and the misadventures of its coworkers. Talent will play the authoritative and tough owner of the bodega. Scheduling is flexible depending on the lead actor cast. Talent will be paid between $500 and $1,000, plus travel expenses.
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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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