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.
“A New Era”
An action dramedy is casting for its upcoming shoot in New York. Production is looking to fill two lead roles, one male, aged 18–26, to play Max, and one female, aged 18–26, to play April. Production films March 6–9 in New Paltz. Pay is $100 per day for both roles, with meals, accommodations, and transportation included.
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“1 in 300 Million”
A short drama film is casting for its upcoming shoot in New York City. Production is searching for a supporting male role, aged 18–40, to play Charles Hathen, a supporting female role, aged 18–30, to play Lisa, and a supporting male role, aged 18–30, to play Joe. Production is filming Jan. 17–18. Pay is $150 per day.
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“All Is Fair”
A dark comedy short film is casting for its upcoming shoot in New York City. Production is looking for multiple lead roles, including a lead female role, aged 25–40, to play Suzie, a lead male role, aged 25–38, to play George, and a lead male role, aged 10–13, to play Jude. Production shoots in early March in Long Island and Queens. Pay is $200 for Suzie, $100 for George, and $50 for Jude.
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“Love Trap with My Dashing Knight”
A vertical miniseries is casting for its upcoming shoot in Los Angeles. Production is seeking multiple roles, including a supporting male role, aged 30–35, to play Tim Carter, a supporting female role, aged 22–25, to play Laura Green, a supporting male role, aged 35–45, to play Theo Parker, and a supporting male role, aged 60–70, to play Logan White. Production films Jan. 30 to Feb. 4. Pay is $120–$800 per day.
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“Darkness”
A feature film is casting for its upcoming shoot in Los Angeles. Production is looking for a lead female role, aged 18–24, to play Olivia. Production dates are TBD. Pay is $2100 for 14 days of work with an additional $100 deferred to lead actors for a total of $250 per day.
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“Jumpman”
A short horror thriller is casting for its upcoming shoot in Los Angeles. Production is searching for multiple supporting roles, including a male supporting role, aged 18–40, to play Charles Hathan, a supporting female role, aged 18–30, to play Lisa, a supporting male role, aged 18–30, to play Joe. Production films Jan. 17–18. Pay is $150 per day.
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“Fortune of Bay”
A crime, action thriller feature is casting for its upcoming shoot in Los Angeles. Production is looking for a lead male role, aged 20–30, to play Mike Monroe, and a supporting female role, aged 20–30, to play Isabella Kingsley. Production shoots May 20–21. Pay is $850 for 12 days of work.
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