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Complete required Anti-Harassment training
If you have not completed required anti-harassment training, you are not eligible to be booked by Central Casting. Training must be taken every two years. Once you complete the training, you will become eligible to be booked again. If you did not receive an email regarding the required training, please contact technical support at helpme@centralcasting.com. You can find more information on our Required Training page.
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.
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
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Do not need to be registered - MUST MATCH SIZES / look !
** NON UNION AND UNION SUBMISSIONS ONLY**
!! Must be registered with Central Casting !!
RUSH CALL! Madeleine is taking submissions for a show seeking background actors to portray college-aged kissing couples. Must be ok with kissing someone paired with you by production.
DATES:
Fits at 5pm today in Burbank.
Work date is Thurs 4/25.
RATES:
Non-Union fitting: $34/2 hrs
Non-Union work day: $136/8 hrs
Union fitting: $52/2 hrs
Union work day: $208/8 hrs
If this is you, please email with your full name, your phone number in 000-000-0000 format, and a recent photo of yourself to: MadeleineBSubmissions@centralcasting.com
***UNION SUBMISSIONS ONLY***
Must be registered with Central Casting.
Kainoa is taking submissions for background actors ages 20-65 with minivans to work on April 24th in POMONA.
If this is you please send a photo of your Minivan, as well as tell us the color, year, make, and model of your Minivan with your name and phone number (XXX-XXX-XXXX FORMAT) to:
kainoamsubmissions@centralcasting.com
Sub Line: Minivan
Must be registered with Central Casting.
Fitting Date: Friday 4/19 in Burbank
Shoots: Thursday 4/25 in Burbank or Los Angeles
SAG RATE: 208/8 +27 costume bump
NU RATE: 136/8 + 15 Costume bump
BLACK FRATERNITY & SORORITY STUDENTS WITH YOUR OWN HALLOWEEN COSTUME: Union & Non-Union submissions for males & females to portray Black college students, age 18-22 who have their own Halloween Costumes.
Please send a current photo of yourself and the costume along with your contact info to: KristanBSubmissions@centralcasting.com sub line: COSTUME
Must be registered with Central Casting.
Fitting Date: Friday 4/19 in Burbank
Shoots: Thursday 4/25 in Burbank or Los Angeles
SAG RATE: 208/8
NU RATE: 136/8
BLACK FRATERNITY & SORORITY STUDENTS: Union & Non-Union submissions for males & females to portray Black college students, age 18-22. This is a Halloween party scene. Please send a current photo along with your contact info to: KristanBSubmissions@centralcasting.com sub line: PARTY
***UNION SUBMISSIONS ONLY***
!! Must be registered with Central Casting !!
Brayden is taking submissions for a MALE STENOGRAPHER WITH EXPERIENCE.
Please have had previous work or experience with a steno machine, and if you have your own machine please mention that too.
Dates: Tuesday 4/23
Location: Works LA Area
RATE: Union $208/8hrs
If this is you, please email with your full name, phone number in 000-000-0000 format and a current selfie to BraydenPSubmissions@centralcasting.com
PLEASE USE THE SUBJECT LINE: STENOGRAPHER
***UNION SUBMISSIONS ONLY***
!! Must be registered with Central Casting !!
Brayden is taking submissions for a NAIL TECHNICIAN WITH EXPERIENCE.
All gender submissions welcome, please have had previous work in either a nail salon or similar environment for a scene where you will be handling someone's nails. The salon is Eastern European, so the staff should fall into that realm as well .
Dates: Wednesday 4/24
Location: Works LA Area
RATE: Union $208/8hrs
If this is you, please email with your full name, phone number in 000-000-0000 format and a current selfie to BraydenPSubmissions@centralcasting.com
PLEASE USE THE SUBJECT LINE: NAIL SALON EMPLOYEE
***Union Submissions***
Must be registered with Central Casting
DATES - FITTING 4/19 | WORK 4/26
Rates - FITTING 52/2 | WORK 218/8
LOCATION : PARAMOUNT
Sandy is taking UNION submissions,
We are looking for the following to portray an older woman who MUST be Ambidextrous and will be comfortable cutting chicken fried steak with both hands
If this is you, please submit both your Full Name and Phone Number in this format 000-000-0000 to:
SandyCSubmissions@CentralCasting.com
Subject Line: Chicken
SUBMISSIONS CLOSED
***UNION ONLY***
!! Must be registered with Central Casting !!
Brayden is taking submissions for 2000-2010s CARS.
NOTE: NO red, white, or black cars allowed.
Dates: Wednesday 4/17
Location: Works LA Area
RATE: Union $208/8hrs +additional car bump
If this is you, please email with your full name, phone number in 000-000-0000 format, a current selfie, AND AN IMAGE OF YOUR CAR to BraydenPSubmissions@centralcasting.com
PLEASE USE THE SUBJECT LINE: 2000s CAR
Union or Non Union submissions for men who have a similar hairstyle and facial hair to the images below.
Fitting Mon 4/15 (RATE: $60.75/2)
Work Tues 4/16 and Weds 4/17 (RATE: $243/8)
Location: Santa Clarita
If you believe you are a good match, please email a photo of your CURRENT LOOK (a selfie taken within the last week) to AshleyFSubmissions@centralcasting.com
sub line: PHOTO DOUBLE
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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 818.562.2700 and select option #1 for Background Actors. Be ready to give your name, the Casting Director who booked you, and the name of the project you are working on.
