
Each week, we update this roundup to include the best casting calls around Texas. Whether you’re based in Austin, Houston, or a few states over, these gigs are great for actors based in the South. Want to know which projects are currently looking for talent in your area? From a short film about revenge to a video about an optical lab that pays $700, check out these gigs.
Optical Lab Tech Video
A 90-second video for an optical lab is seeking Black, Indigenous Peoples, Latina, or multiethnic female talent, aged 25–40, for a nonspeaking role. The video will provide a realistic overview of a technician’s normal day and how software can help them solve their problems. Shooting is April 20 in Dallas, Texas. Talent will be paid $700 for an 8-hour day.
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“Stitched”
The feature film “Stitched” is looking for talent. The ensemble fantasy family drama is about a former counterfeit artist who must witness his family and friends sharing their honest opinions about him. The production wants white male talent, aged 50–75, to play Ted, the principal role, white female talent, aged 20–30, to play Mary, the principal’s mother, plus more. Rehearsals are in May, with shooting June–July in San Antonio, New Braunfels, and Austin, Texas. Talent will be paid $125–$200 per day, based on the role.
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“321”
The short film “321” is looking for talent. The story is about a young woman with an elaborate plan to avenge her father’s death. The production wants male talent, aged 45–60, to play William, a builder of luxury homes with a dark secret, female talent, aged 30–40, to play Donna, a married woman and mother who is having an affair with a younger man, plus more. Shooting is from May 9 through the first week of June in the Dallas, Texas area. Talent will be paid $100–$200 per day, based on the role.
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Company Brand Film
A promotional film aimed at raising brand awareness for a local business wants male talent, aged 25–45. Talent play customers of the business, and will be shown interacting with the owner. Shooting is tentatively April 12 and 14, with additional dates April 17–19, all in the Fort Worth and Azle, Texas areas. Talent will be paid $150–$300 per day, depending on the amount of time spent on set.
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“Onion Ring”
A spec commercial photo shoot for a jewelry brand is looking for female modeling talent, aged 18 and up. Shooting is in Austin, Texas. Talent will be paid $150 for a 5-hour shoot.
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“Destroyer”
The short film “Destroyer” is seeking male talent, aged 22–55, for a mostly nonspeaking role. The story is a character-driven horror film about the discontent of domesticity, and talent will have a pivotal role as a stranger. Shooting is for 2 days in late May in Dallas, Texas. Talent will be paid $100 per day, plus travel and meals.
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Intro Video for Studio Business
A pair of short business introduction videos for Austin Pro Video wants female talent, aged 21–40. Talent must have teleprompter skills and will perform in front of a green screen. Shooting is in Cedar Park, Texas. Talent will be paid $200 for a 2-hour shoot.
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“Rent Free”
The feature film “Rent Free” is looking for talent to play principals and supporting roles. The buddy comedy is about a pair of guys who endeavor to live without paying rent for an entire year. Roles include Latino or multiethnic male talent, aged 18–30, to play the ambitious photographer Jordan, who loses his apartment and girlfriend, Latina or multiethnic female talent, aged 18–30, to play Jordan’s mature ex-girlfriend, plus more. Shooting is June and July in Austin, Texas. Talent will be paid $100–$250 per day.
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Screen Door Product Shoot
A product shoot for a screen door is seeking female talent, aged 28–35, for a nonspeaking role. Talent will showcase the mesh attachment in a beautiful home with a backyard. Shooting is in Austin, Texas. Talent will be paid $250 for a 3-hour shoot.
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“Keilia”
The short film “Keilia” is looking for white female talent, aged 26–35, to play the titular role. Keilia is a heartless woman without emotion who travels 10,000 years back through time to our present. There she discovers love, which has been banned in the future. Shooting is May 30–June 1 in Austin, Texas. Talent will be paid a flat $1,200 for a 3-day shoot.
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