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.
“Coleman”
“Coleman,” a short film, is now seeking athletic, active, and outdoorsy talent, aged 21–34, for lead roles. Basketball players are also encouraged to apply. Talent will work between Sept. 26 and Oct. 1 in Nashville, Tennessee. Pay is $1,000 for one day of work.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“Bangs”
“Bangs,” a narrative coming-of-age short film, is seeking nationwide actors, aged 22–28, for lead and supporting roles, including the protagonist, Sadie. Filming is scheduled for Sept. 16–18 in Dallas, Texas. Pay is $500–$1,500 with flights and lodging provided for two of the female leads (all other talent must work as locals).
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Cinematic Brand Film
A cinematic branded film is currently seeking a female actor, age 18–35, to play a woman at the peak of her fame. No training or experience is required. Talent will work in Las Vegas in November. Pay is $350–$500 for up to two days of filming and a half-day of rehearsal with flights and hotel accommodations provided.
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Untitled Tennis Project
Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking talent for an upcoming romantic comedy feature film. New York City-based talent, aged 21–45, is sought to play spa tennis players in background roles. Production is also still seeking a young Black male actor, age 9–13, as a photo double. Talent must meet all physical requirements. The photo double will work in NYC in September. Pay is $241 for background talent and $270 per day for the photo double.
Want this gig? Apply here for background talent, and apply here for the photo double.
“Cross Court”
Vanishing Point Entertainment is now seeking talent for “Cross Court,” a horizontal TV series for streaming blending romantic comedy, body-swap drama, and campus sports romance across 10 episodes. Nationwide actors, aged 18–28, are sought for lead roles. Filming is scheduled to begin on Oct. 10 in the Greater Los Angeles area. Pay is $1,300 for 20–35 days of filming (up to $45,500).
Want this gig? Apply here.
“Parachute”
Casting is underway for “Parachute,” a BFA thesis film following a 12-year-old international student quietly spiraling into shame and homesickness. Production is seeking two young East Coast-based East Asian male actors, aged 10–19, for the lead roles of Lin and Josh. Both actors must be fluent in Mandarin, preferably in the Taiwanese dialect. Production is also casting a male actor, age 45–65, for a supporting role. Rehearsals will take place this fall, followed by filming this winter in the Greater Philadelphia area. Pay is 700–$1,050 for one week of work for the lead roles, and the supporting role is unpaid. All talent will receive credit, copy, meals, travel, and lodging.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“The Woods” TV Show
Roman Candle Casting is now casting talent for “The Woods,” a major upcoming TV series. Talent in the Beacon, New York, area, aged 6 and older, is wanted to portray 1970s summer camp kids, town pedestrians, and more. Filming is scheduled through September in and around Newburgh and Harriman. Pay is $187–$224 per day.
Want this gig? Apply here.