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 held you back from taking that first step toward your acting career, there’s no time like the present to make your goals (or dreams!) come true. Check out this roundup of entry-level jobs perfect for beginning actors.
“Last Hope”
A crime drama-thriller is casting for its upcoming film shoot in New York City. They're looking for:
- Supporting male role, aged 23+: Body Guard
- Supporting male role, aged 25+: Lenny Links (Jeweler)
- Male day player role, aged 30+: Undercover DEA Agent
- Background role, aged 30+: DEA Agent
- Male day player role, aged 18+: Trav Production dates: April 26–27. Pay: $50–$300 per day, meals included.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“Awkward Goodbyes”
A dark comedy romance is seeking:
- Lead female role, aged 28–40: Isla
- Lead male role, aged 28–40: Veer Production dates: Third week of June. Pay: $500 for two days of work.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“When It Rains”
A noir student film is casting for:
- Lead male role, aged 35–55: Dad Pay: $200 per day, meals provided.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“Killer Clowns of the Casting Couch”
A feature film in Los Angeles needs:
- Lead female role, aged 18–24: Gayle Gardner
- Lead female role, aged 24–34: Margaret Donahue
- Lead female role, aged 32–52: Demi Production date: April 29. Pay: $100.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“An Absence of Illusion”
A student drama film in Los Angeles is seeking:
- Lead male role, aged 22–25: Sahil
- Lead male role, aged 22–35: Daniel
- Lead role, aged 18–35: Crys
- Lead role, aged 18–35: Jo Production dates: May 24–25. Pay: $150–$300 for two days of work.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“Brian’s Assistant”
A satirical comedy horror is casting for:
- Supporting female role, aged 20–40: Samantha Lopez
- Supporting male roles, aged 20–40: Shareholder Marcus, Shareholder Bob
- Male day player role, aged 40–80: David Lopez
- Background roles, aged 20–40: Other Shareholders Production dates: May 30 to June 2. Pay: $50–$500, depending on the role.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“A Close Shave”
A teen/young adult drama is looking for:
- Lead male, aged 25–35: Felipe Production dates: May 31 to June 1. Pay: $216–$300 per day.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“TKWTD”
A documentary is casting for:
- Extras of any gender, aged 18–50 (non-speaking role) Production dates: TBD. Pay: $150–$250.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“Fret Over Fame”
A horror fantasy student film is seeking:
- Supporting male role, aged 25–37: Robbie
- Supporting male role, aged 35–50: Phil
- Supporting female role, aged 50–85: Mystic Woman
- Lead female role, aged 25–35: Lizzy Production dates: April 30 to May 5 in Brooklyn. Pay: $125–$250, depending on the role.
Want this gig? Apply here.
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