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 Little Joke”
A drama short film is casting for its upcoming shoot in New York City. Production is seeking a lead female role, aged 18–25, to play Nadia, and a lead male role, aged 18–22, to play Young Narrator. Production films in late August or early September. Pay is $50 with travel and meals provided.
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“Accomplice: The Show”
An interactive immersive show is casting for its upcoming shoot in New York City. Production is looking for a lead male role, aged 18 and up, to play Crowley Zeke, and a lead female, aged 18 and up, to play Delilah Gayle. Production films June 21. Pay is $125.
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“Work From Home”
A home-invasion horror film is casting for its upcoming shoot in Los Angeles. Production is searching for a supporting male role, aged 18–35, to play Matt, and a supporting female role, aged 18–30, to play Daisy. Production films in September and October with dates TBD. Pay is $200–$325 per day for two days of work with meals included.
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“Falafel”
A comedy feature film is casting for its upcoming shoot in Los Angeles. Production needs a supporting female role, aged 45–60, to play Bonnie, a lead role, aged 30–45, to play Teddy, and a supporting male role, aged 50–65, to play James. Production dates are TBD. Pay is $100 per day for eight days of work.
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“Steam Room Stories”
A comedy web series is casting for its upcoming shoot in Los Angeles. Production is seeking a lead male role, aged 18–30, to play Dylan, and a lead role, aged 20–30, to play Jacob. Production films on July 5 or July 12. Pay is $100 with meals included.
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“Political Comedy Web Series”
A comedy web series is casting for its upcoming shoot in New York City. Production is seeking a male day player role, aged 45 and up, to play an Andrew Cuomo lookalike. Pay is $200.
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“Real Magic”
A coming-of-age short film is casting for its upcoming shoot in Los Angeles. Production is searching for a supporting male role, aged 45–65, to play Father, a supporting female role, aged 45–65, to play Mother, and a day player role, aged 35–55, to play Tanner’s Father. Production shoots July 12–14. Pay is $150–$450 per day or $18–$25 per hour, depending on the role.
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“The Way We Are”
A teen drama short film is casting for its upcoming shoot in Los Angeles. Production needs a supporting female role, aged 18–26, to play Olivia Russo, a supporting female role, aged 18–24, to play Melina, and a lead female role, aged 18–26, to play Christina. Production films Aug. 8. Pay is $225 per day.
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“Lovers & Angels”
A romantic comedy is looking for talent for its upcoming shoot in New York City. Production is searching for a lead female, aged 23–50, to play Jennifer. Production shoots in Brooklyn with specific dates TBD. Pay is $25 per hour with meals provided.
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“Say the Wrong Thing”
A short comedy film is casting for its upcoming shoot in Los Angeles. Production needs a lead male, aged 20–30, to play David, a lead female, aged 20–30, to play Lisa, a lead male, aged 20–30, to play Ryan, and a supporting female, aged 20–30, to play Cameron. Production shoots in early August with specific dates TBD. Pay is $175 per day with meals included.
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