5 Gigs to Kick-Start Your Acting Career

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Are you ready to land your first role? Entry-level acting jobs, such as student films, shorts, and background gigs, are a great place to start. No matter what has stopped you from taking that first step toward your acting career, there’s no time like the present to make your goals (or dreams!) come true. Break into the acting world by checking out this roundup of entry-level jobs perfect for beginning actors.

“Billions,” Adirondacks Shoot

The scripted Showtime drama series is casting for its March 13–18 shoot in Paul Smiths, New York. Production is looking for background/extra male actors, aged 35–70, to play Wealthy, Upscale, Elite Male Summit Attendees and background/extra male actors, aged 29–60, to play Upscale Male Lodge Staff and Bartenders. Both roles pay a flat rate of $165–$187 for an estimated eight hours of work.

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Male Actor for Commercial

A corporate informative video is casting for its upcoming shoot. Production is looking for a lead male actor, aged 45–65, to play Actor/Talking Head. The role pays a flat rate of $400 for an estimated eight hours of work, which will be done remotely. Please note that the role requires someone with an all-American look. 

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“Doris V”

dark comedy short film is casting for its March 18 shoot in Brooklyn. Production is looking for a lead female actor, aged 60 and older, to play Mary and a lead female actor, aged 35–60, to play Mae. Both roles pay a flat rate of $150 for an estimated 12 hours of work.

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“Julie’s Secret”

A suspenseful dark comedy short film is casting for its April shoot in Orlando. Production is filling multiple roles, including a supporting male actor, aged 50–60, to play Eddie, a supporting male actor, aged 50–59, to play John, and a supporting female actor, aged 18–20, to play Sarah. The roles of Eddie and John pay a flat rate of $400 for an estimated four days of work. The role of Sarah pays a flat rate of $400 for an estimated two days of work.

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“Baby Girl”

A short film is casting for its April shoot in Austin and San Antonio. Production is filling multiple roles, including a lead female actor, aged 18–20, to play Adriana, a supporting female actor, aged 18–22, to play Esme, and a supporting male actor, aged 18–22, to play Francisco. The roles of Adriana and Esme pay $75–$200 per day for an estimated four days of work. The role of Francisco pays $75–$200 for an estimated three days of work.

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