Michael Druck Casting

Rush Casting Call – General Extras

Job Description
A rush casting call is seeking background extras for an upcoming production filming in Austin, Texas. This is a paid opportunity for adults looking to work as general extras, portraying everyday roles such as bystanders and pedestrians. The production is moving quickly, so availability and responsiveness are important.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a background extra

• Portray natural pedestrian or bystander activity

• Follow direction from the production team on set

• Maintain professionalism and punctuality throughout the day

Requirements

• Adults ages 18 and older

• Open to all ethnicities

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Austin, Texas

• Comfortable working as non-speaking background talent

• Available for an early morning call time

Compensation

• $200 per day

Background Actors for Vertical Short Film

Job Description
A non-union vertical short film is casting background actors for a fast-paced, story-driven production filming in San Antonio, Texas. This project offers the opportunity to be part of a creative, professionally produced series with a strong production team. Local talent is required, as travel and lodging will not be provided.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent in a scripted vertical short film

• Help create realistic restaurant, banquet, and event environments

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity

• Work efficiently in a fast-moving production setting

Requirements

• Must be based in San Antonio, Texas (local hires only)

• Open to men and women across various age ranges depending on role

• Specific roles include:

  • Banquet guards (male, 35–50, must fit 32/32 pants)

  • Chefs (men and women, 25–40)

  • Culinary competition crowd (men and women, 20s–30s)

  • Restaurant guests (men and women, 25–50)

  • Assistant (male, 30s, must own a black suit)

  • Bodyguard/chauffeur (male, 40s, athletic, must own a black suit)

  • Butler (male, 50s, must fit size 42 suit)

  • Maid (female, 40s, must fit size M or L costume)

• Must be available to work multiple consecutive shoot days if selected

Compensation

• $100 for up to 10 hours

Real Mothers and Newborn Babies for Commercial

Job Description
A non-union commercial is casting real mothers and their babies for an upcoming shoot in Austin, Texas. This project is looking for authentic parent-and-baby pairs with a warm, natural presence on camera. Mothers of all ethnicities are encouraged to apply, and babies should be newborn to 6 months old. Both mother and baby are paid separately, making this a great commercial opportunity for families who are comfortable working in a professional production setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a real mother with your baby in a commercial setting

• Follow simple direction from the production team during filming and fitting

• Arrive on time, camera-ready, and prepared for a professional set environment

• Ensure baby is comfortable and cared for throughout the session

Requirements

• Real mothers, all ethnicities, ages 25–45

• Babies, all ethnicities, newborn to 6 months

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Austin, TX

• Must be available for a fitting and shoot day as scheduled

• Comfortable being photographed/filmed in a commercial production

Compensation

• $1,500 per individual (session + usage)

• $75 fitting fee per individual

• Mother and baby are paid separately (not a combined rate)