Earn $2,000 for a Wellness Campaign + More New York Acting Jobs

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.

Docther Lifestyle Campaign 

A lifestyle campaign for Docther, a premium women’s wellness brand, wants diverse female talent with improv skills, aged 35–50. Talent will portray women in natural, real-life situations including professional, fitness, and everyday moments. Shooting is this November in East Hanover, New Jersey. Pay is up to $2,000 for a 10-hour shoot. 

Want this gig? Apply here. 

Feature Film: “Age of Aquarius” 

The feature film “Age of Aquarius” is looking for talent. The story is about the unusual dynamic between a chess hustler and an uptown fashion savant. The production wants male talent, aged 21–33, to play the witty and unpredictable Timmy, who is part hustler and part street-dwelling philosopher, as well as female talent, aged 21–33, to play the confident and playful Amanda, who is comfortable in high-end spaces and gritty environments, plus more. Shooting is for 20 days in NYC. Pay is 120–200 per day, or as much as $4,000 total for principals. 

Want this gig? Apply here. 

Testimonial Commercial: “A Day in the Life” 

A documentary-style testimonial commercial for a travel booking app wants talent, aged 35–45, to play corporate types. The production wants male talent to portray a sales executive, and female talent to portray a senior consultant or marketing director. Shooting is Oct. 20 or 21 in NYC. Pay is $1,500 for a 12-hour shoot, plus local travel. 

Want this gig? Apply here. 

Short Film: “Asian Baby Girlfriends” 

The short film “Asian Baby Girlfriends” is looking for talent. The queer coming-of-age story is about a pair of former best friends confronting their teenage years in the intimacy of a nail saloon. The production wants an Asian cis or trans woman, aged 25–35, to play the confident and funny Mel, who has built a life for herself by running a business, and an Asian cis or trans woman, aged 25–35, to play the reserved and emotional Jess, who feels guilty about the end of her relationship with Mel. Shooting is this December in NYC. Pay is a flat $500 for a 2-day shoot and a 1-day rehearsal. 

Want this gig? Apply here.

Fitness Brand Lifestyle Shoot 

A lifestyle shoot for a fitness brand wants female and male models, aged 21–45, with athletic builds. Talent will perform light fitness movements and interact with supplement products as part of the shoot. Shooting is in NYC. Pay is up to $2,000 for a 6-hour shoot.  

Want this gig? Apply here. 

Short Film: “Hasan & the Fish” 

The magical realist short film “Hasan & the Fish" wants Indian or South Asian male talent, aged 28–44. Talent will play the guarded and awkward Hasan, a queer Bangladeshi immigrant who goes to a gay club after dinner at a restaurant. At the club, his leftover fish from dinner magically comes to life. The role requires a same-sex kiss and handling and hugging a fish. Shooting is in late October in NYC. Pay is $1,000 for a 10-hour shoot, plus travel and lodging. 

Want this gig? Apply here. 

Pregnant Model for Demo Video and In-App Content 

A demo video and in-app content shoot wants a pregnant model, aged 18 and up. Talent will perform an at-home prenatal ultrasound on themselves with oversight from a women’s health provider. Shooting is in the Tri-state area of New York. Pay is $1,000 for a 1-day shoot. 

Want this gig? Apply here. 

Short Film: “Terms & Conditions” 

The short film “Terms & Conditions” wants talent. The innovative story is about technology and our reliance on smartphones. The production wants female talent, aged 25–40, to play an ambitious personal trainer, male talent, aged 25–40, to play a software engineer, plus more. Shooting is Oct. 26–30 in NYC. Pay is $500 for a 2-day shoot. 

Want this gig? Apply here.

Corporate Photo and Video Shoot 

A corporate photo and video shoot wants models, aged 25–60. Talent will portray tech and finance leaders in a startup space, presenting as intellectual, assertive, and confident while wearing professional and modern wardrobe. Fittings are on Oct. 16, with shooting Oct. 17–18, all in New York City. Pay is $1,800 for the session and fitting. 

Want this gig? Apply here. 

Short Film: “Certainty” 

The short film “Certainty” wants a Black trans woman, aged 25–50, for a principal role. The psychological thriller is about a reunion between estranged spouses that turns into a claustrophobic nightmare. Talent will portray the warm and expressive Lulu, who must fight to escape her estranged wife’s apartment after finding a dead body. Shooting is in the NYC area. Pay is $2,250 for a 3-day shoot. 

Want this gig? Apply here. 

Dark Comedy Thriller Short Film 

A short film needs talent with improv skills who are comfortable with dark comedy and naturalistic performance. The thriller is about a group of friends whose dinner takes a turn when an unexpected guest forces them to confront each other. Production wants male talent, aged 20–35, to play the witty Alex, female talent, aged 20–35, to play the perceptive Maya, plus more. Shooting is mid-October in NYC. Pay is $750 for a 3-day shoot. 

Want this gig? Apply here.