Earn $2,000 for a Fintech Social Media 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.

Fintech Social Ads 

A series of social media ads wants talent with improv skills for street-interview content. The ads will focus on Catalyst, a fintech app. The production is seeking confident talent who can lead conversations with strangers, aged 21–45, to work as the interviewer, as well as natural and relatable talent, aged 18–60, to work as interviewees. Shooting is Nov. 13 and 14 in New York City. Pay is 1,500–2,000 for a 2-day shoot, depending on the role.  

Want this gig? Apply here. 

Marriott Social Medial Shoot 

A lifestyle shoot for Marriott wants diverse female and male models, aged 30–49. The production is looking for natural, confident, and approachable talent to showcase home, dining, and other relaxed moments in social media content. Shooting is Dec. 16–17 in NYC. Pay is $1,000 for a 10-hour shoot. 

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Instagram Series: “The Night Shift” 

The Instagram mini-series “The Night Shift” wants female talent, aged 22–32, with sketch comedy skills. The parody show is similar to “The Office” and “Silicon Valley.” Talent will play Victoria, an intelligent and ruthlessly competitive trader. Shooting is Nov. 20 and 22 in New York City. Pay is $1,000 for a 2-day shoot, plus travel and meals. 

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Hotel Holiday Photo and Video Shoot 

A holiday-themed photo and video shoot wants Latino, white, or multiethnic male and female models, aged 35–50, to portray a mom and dad on vacation. Content will feature a hotel resort from a global brand. Fittings are on Dec. 15, with shooting on Dec. 16 in NYC. Pay is $750 for a 1-day shoot, plus travel, lodging, and meals. 

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Short Film: “Sharp” 

The short film “Sharp” is looking for talent. The story is about an up-and-coming painter who struggles to accept her rapid vision loss while working on her biggest series. The production wants BIPOC female talent, aged 20–24, to play a clumsy and soft-spoken painter who can’t afford to lose her eyesight, as well as male talent, aged 30–35, to play a numbers-focused manager. Shooting is Dec. 11–12 in New York City. Pay is $500 for a 2-day shoot. 

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Beauty Healthcare Campaign 

A beauty-style campaign is looking for talent. The shoot will show Vitiligo in a positive light and introduce a new treatment for severe cases of the condition. The production is looking for Japanese female or non-binary talent, aged 23–35, and Black male talent, aged 23–35. Talent does not need to have Vitiligo for the role, and will wear FX make-up applied to their face during the session. Shooting is this November in NYC. Pay is $1,500 for a 10-hour session, plus 2,000–5,000 for usage. Pay includes 20% for agency fees, and may include additional fees for a make-up test, re-shoots, and additional usage, totaling up to $3,200. 

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Short Film: “AC” 

The short film “AC” wants Latino male talent fluent in Spanish, aged 25–45, for the principal role of Andres. Talent will portray a hardworking and flirtatious restaurant worker who is juggling three jobs. Andres has an unshakeable confidence and often pushes boundaries under the guise of good intentions. His warm and funny manner with his coworker can turn defensive when he is challenged. Shooting is early next spring in NYC. Pay is $700 for a 2-day shoot. 

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Short Film: “The Look in Your Eyes” 

Join the cast of the short film “The Look in Your Eyes.” The story is about a woman, recently divorced, who returns to her former apartment to collect her things, leading to a revealing reunion with her ex. The production wants female talent, aged 20–40, to play Mia, a struggling ceramics artist who is disheartened by her work’s lack of recognition, as well as male talent, aged 20–40, to play the confident Ethan, who enjoys a flourishing career and loves Mia, but doesn’t respect her dreams. Shooting is Dec.–Jan. in NYC. Pay is $900 for a 3-day shoot, plus travel. 

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Retro Jingle Commercial 

A retro commercial is looking for female talent, aged 25–59, to be part of an ensemble of women. The production wants a mix of ages, faces, personalities, and expressions for a TV jingle-style ad. Shooting is Nov. 9 in New York City. Pay is $1,000 for a 10-hour shoot. 

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Alcohol Brand Photo Shoot 

A photo shoot for an alcohol brand wants female and male talent, aged 25–35, to play a group of friends. The production wants energetic, social, and outgoing talent with youthful haircuts. Shooting is in New York City. Pay is $1,000 for an 8-hour shoot. 

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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. 

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