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Optional photo updates
Photo Updates sessions are for registered Background Actors who wish to update their main profile photos. At these optional sessions, our staff will take a new headshot and full-body shot and will have you complete any outdated paperwork. Make a Photo Updates reservation.
Update sizes in your online profile
Has it been a while since you updated your sizes? Have you not yet populated sizes in your online profile? Casting Directors often use these measurements when booking their shows. If you don’t have your sizes or have inaccurate measurements in your profile, you may be missing out on job opportunities. Learn more.
Central Casting’s new text message number – it’s shorter and always the same!
Text messages from Central Casting will be sent from a new number. It’s shorter – only 5 digits, and it’s always the same 5-digit number. You can be assured that all messages you receive from this number are from us here at Central Casting. We know some of our Background Actors had some difficulty receiving text messages, this new number will help ensure all messages are delivered.
To respond to availability inquiries, you still must click the provided link or log in to your online profile. And of course if you’re going to be late or need to cancel, you must call your Central Casting office. This new text number does not accept replies.
NY Whistleblower Protection
For information about New York’s protections for workers who engage in whistleblower activity: Available here.
Direct Deposit for Background Actors
Central Casting is excited to announce a direct deposit payment option for Background Actors! If you’d like to be paid by direct deposit instead of paper checks, you can sign up through myEP once then will receive all payment via direct deposit for productions where Central Casting provides casting services and Entertainment Partners handles payroll. Learn More.
Tech support chat
Our tech support chat is now available between 6am-6pm PT for technical help with your online profile, email updates, required training questions (Los Angeles and New York only), and more. Note: technical support and casting are separate. If you need to cancel, are going to be late, have questions about your booking, or other casting related inquiries, you must contact your Central Casting office.
Sick and Safe Time Act
We are making available to you the Notice of Employee Rights – New York City Earned Sick and Safe Time Act. Available here.
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Central Casting New York is looking for all ages (18+), genders and ethnicities with EMT or paramedic experience to work on our productions. Follow the instructions in the flyer to submit!
LONG BRIGHT RIVER IS CASTING KIDS AGES 9-11 YEARS OLD FOR SCENES ON MONDAY, 4/29!
ROLE: KID @ BDAY PARTY. FILMING IN YONKERS, NY. SAG: $208/day, NON-UNION: $176/day.
IF INTERESTED, PLEASE EMAIL THE FOLLOWING TO melissamsubmissions@centralcasting.com:
-Child’s full name
-Current photo of child
-Child’s age + date of birth
-Child’s sizes (height, weight, shirt, pants, shoes)
-Parent’s name
-Parent’s contact number
-Does your child have a valid NY work permit? – if so, please include a copy
-Does your child have a valid trust account (UTMA or UGMA)?
-What I-9 document(s) can your child bring to set?
THANK YOU!! 🙂
Central Casting New York is looking for all ethnicities, genders, and ages to portray Puerto Rican Day parade goers on a new Spike Lee Joint.
If interested and available to film in the Bronx in mid-May, submit on our website at: www.centralcasting.com/parade/
Want to get your minor on set of movies and TV shows?
Central Casting New York is looking for babies (must be at least 15 days old), children, and teenagers (up to 17 years old) to work on our upcoming productions.
Make a reservation for our Tuesday, April 23, 2024 Minors Talent Onboarding event at:
www.centralcasting.com/nyonboard
ROYALTY IS LOOKING FOR UNION WITH UPSCALE/LUXURY CARS TO WORK AS BROOKLYN BG ON TUESDAY – FILMING FOR SUMMER SEASON EXT.
RATE $208/8 + $37.50 CAR BUMP.
MUST BE REGISTERED WITH CENTRAL CASTING AND HAVE ALL DAY AVAILABILITY.
PLEASE SEND THE FOLLOWING TO BGSUBMISSIONS@CENTRALCASTING.COM
FULL LEGAL NAME
PHONE NUMBER
CURRENT PHOTO OF YOUR ACTUAL CAR - NOTING MAKE, MODEL, YEAR & COLOR OF CAR.
CONFIRM UNION STATUS AND IF YOU ARE REGISTERED WITH CENTRAL CASTING
PREPARATION FOR THE NEXT LIFE IS LOOKING FOR MINORS (AGE 4-11) TO PORTRAY MUSLIM CHILDREN AT MOSQUE. FILMING TUESDAY, APRIL 16TH IN QUEENS. SAG RATE $208/8 HOURS.
IF YOU HAVE A MINOR WHO FITS THIS REQUEST, PLEASE EMAIL THE FOLLOWING TO nextlifesubmissions@centralcasting.com WITH THE SUBJECT LINE "MOSQUE"
CURRENT PHOTO OF MINOR:
MINOR'S NAME:
MINOR'S DATE OF BIRTH:
MINOR'S CURRENT SIZES (HEIGHT, WEIGHT, SHIRT/PANT, SHOE):
CONTACT NUMBER:
PARENT/GUARDIAN WHO WILL BE ACCOMPANYING TO SET'S NAME:
DO YOU HAVE A VALID WORK PERMIT SET UP FOR YOUR CHILD?
DO YOU HAVE A VALID TRUST ACCOUNT SET UP FOR YOUR CHILD?
DOES YOUR CHILD HAVE VALID I9 DOCUMENTATION?
FBI; Most Wanted seeking Union & Non-Union to portray various casino background types. Looking for local hires that are able to self-report.
Filming will take place in Atlantic City, NJ, April 17th and 18th.
Must have all day availability.
General Union- $208/8, Non-Union- $176/10
If interested, please submit the following to mwsubmissions@centralcasting.com
Subject: Atlantic City
Current photo
Phone number
You must have valid ID's to fill out a federal I-9 form
Please note if you are registered with Central Casting.
Please note union status
PREPARATION FOR THE NEXT LIFE IS LOOKING FOR MINORS (AGE 6-13) TO PORTRAY MUSLIM CHILDREN PLAYING SOCCER. FILMING MONDAY, APRIL 15TH IN BUSHWICK, BROOKLYN. SAG RATE $208/8 HOURS.
IF YOU HAVE A MINOR WHO FITS THIS REQUEST, PLEASE EMAIL THE FOLLOWING TO nextlifesubmissions@centralcasting.com WITH THE SUBJECT LINE "SOCCER"
CURRENT PHOTO OF MINOR:
MINOR'S NAME:
MINOR'S DATE OF BIRTH:
MINOR'S CURRENT SIZES (HEIGHT, WEIGHT, SHIRT/PANT, SHOE):
CONTACT NUMBER:
PARENT/GUARDIAN WHO WILL BE ACCOMPANYING TO SET'S NAME:
DO YOU HAVE A VALID WORK PERMIT SET UP FOR YOUR CHILD?
DO YOU HAVE A VALID TRUST ACCOUNT SET UP FOR YOUR CHILD?
DOES YOUR CHILD HAVE VALID I9 DOCUMENTATION?
PREPARATION FOR THE NEXT LIFE IS LOOKING FOR MINORS (AGE 4-6) TO PORTRAY FEMALE EAST ASIAN CHILDREN.
FILMING WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10TH AND THURSDAY, APRIL 11TH IN CORONA, QUEENS.
SAG RATE $208/8 HOURS.
IF YOU HAVE A MINOR WHO FITS THIS REQUEST, PLEASE EMAIL THE FOLLOWING TO nextlifesubmissions@centralcasting.com WITH THE SUBJECT LINE "ROOMMATE"
CURRENT PHOTO OF MINOR:
MINOR'S NAME:
MINOR'S DATE OF BIRTH:
MINOR'S CURRENT SIZES (HEIGHT, WEIGHT, SHIRT/PANT, SHOE):
CONTACT NUMBER:
PARENT/GUARDIAN WHO WILL BE ACCOMPANYING'S NAME:
DO YOU HAVE A VALID WORK PERMIT SET UP FOR YOUR CHILD?
DO YOU HAVE A VALID TRUST ACCOUNT SET UP FOR YOUR CHILD?
DOES YOUR CHILD HAVE VALID I9 DOCUMENTATION?
PREPARATION FOR THE NEXT LIFE IS LOOKING FOR MINORS (AGE 6-13) TO PORTRAY EAST ASIAN CHILDREN PLAYING SOCCER. FILMING MONDAY, APRIL 8TH IN CORONA, QUEENS. SAG RATE $208/8 HOURS.
IF YOU HAVE A MINOR WHO FITS THIS REQUEST, PLEASE EMAIL THE FOLLOWING TO nextlifesubmissions@centralcasting.com WITH THE SUBJECT LINE "SOCCER"
CURRENT PHOTO OF MINOR:
MINOR'S NAME:
MINOR'S DATE OF BIRTH:
MINOR'S CURRENT SIZES (HEIGHT, WEIGHT, SHIRT/PANT, SHOE):
CONTACT NUMBER:
PARENT/GUARDIAN WHO WILL BE ACCOMPANYING TO SET'S NAME:
DO YOU HAVE A VALID WORK PERMIT SET UP FOR YOUR CHILD?
DO YOU HAVE A VALID TRUST ACCOUNT SET UP FOR YOUR CHILD?
DOES YOUR CHILD HAVE VALID I9 DOCUMENTATION?
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I want to sign up with Central Casting
To onboard yourself or a minor, make a reservation for a Talent Onboarding session. You must have a reservation and the required Form I-9 documentation. Reservations can only be made via the reservation calendar on the Sign Up page.
I need to visit the office to update my photo
We are not currently holding in-person photo updates. You can upload photos of your current look to your online profile. Scroll to the “Photographs” section, select the upload button, then choose the Current look: front slot.
I am having trouble with my online profile/need to update my email
See our Profile Management page for how-to videos and FAQs that may answer your question. If you need to change your email or need further assistance you can contact technical support at helpme@centralcasting.com, 855.500.2055, or through tech support chat. Note: tech support chat is for technical questions only, for casting inquiries please call your local Central Casting office.
I am having trouble taking the anti-harassment training course
The Required Training page has FAQs and troubleshooting information. If you need additional assistance, contact technical support at helpme@centralcasting.com, 855.500.2055, or through tech support chat.
I have payroll questions
Casting and payroll are handled separately, so if you have questions about a project where you were paid by Central Casting, please contact payroll at 855.500.2055. You can also sign up or log in to my.ep.com to view your pay history and change your contact information.
I have a question regarding my booking
If you have questions about getting booked or the casting process, please see the Talent page for more information. If it’s an emergency, you can call 646.205.8244. Be ready to give your name, the Casting Director who booked you, and the name of the project you are working on.
