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Free to browse · Thursday refresh: November 5, 2026 · Monday roundups + Thursday refreshes
Know what you are viewing. “Casting notice” means a published submission opportunity. “Resource” means a place to look for openings. “Production watch” means an announced project; hiring and shoot dates remain unconfirmed unless a linked source states otherwise. HW does not cast or hire for these productions.
Casting & background work
RESOURCE · LOS ANGELES + OTHER MARKETS
Central Casting: open roles
Choose your location and review current background casting notices. Follow the instructions on each role; availability changes. Registration may be required. A resource link does not mean a particular role is currently available.
Browse official open roles →Source checked November 5, 2026.
REGISTRATION · BACKGROUND ACTING
New to background acting?
Central Casting offers a free signup route. Select your location and review its eligibility and profile requirements. Registering makes your profile available for consideration; it does not guarantee a booking.
Review signup instructions →Source checked November 5, 2026.
PAID CASTING NOTICE · NEW JERSEY · CLOSES NOVEMBER 20
In Love: featured background submission
Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking a Black woman in her 30s to portray the featured partner in a same-sex couple. The official notice lists matching work dates of November 5 and November 17 in South Orange Village, New Jersey, with a SAG-AFTRA rate of $231/8 hours. Full day and night availability is required.
Read the official requirements & submission route →Source checked November 5, 2026. Nationwide relevance; work is in New Jersey.
CASTING NOTICE · NEW YORK LOCAL · CLOSES NOVEMBER 20
The Retrievals: new background submission
A new SAG-AFTRA New York notice seeks a male “Hockey Bro” bar patron portrayal, ages 21–29, who is comfortable working around atmospheric smoke. Filming is listed October 2026–February 2027. The notice does not publish a specific work location, rate or union-eligibility detail; confirm those items with the casting office before accepting work.
Read the new requirements & submission instructions →Source checked November 5, 2026. Submission window closes November 20.
CASTING NOTICE · SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY · CLOSES DECEMBER 3
Find Me In The Sky: background availability
Everyset Casting is accepting general availability from SAG-AFTRA background performers for a feature filming around Point Pleasant, New Jersey, October 28–December 4. The official notice lists a $231/8 rate and a December 3 submission deadline. Use the SAG-AFTRA notice’s application link; signup is free.
Read the official notice & apply →Source checked November 5, 2026. Nationwide relevance; work is in southern New Jersey.
For additional acting auditions, explore the California Film Commission’s entertainment jobs resources. External services may have their own account requirements or fees; review terms before joining.
Models: take the next step
AGENCY SUBMISSION · LOS ANGELES
Otto Models: new faces
The agency publishes an online representation submission route with photo, introduction and profile requirements. Interviews are by appointment. This is an agency application, not a confirmed paid modeling assignment.
View agency submission guidelines →Source checked November 5, 2026.
AGENCY RESOURCE · LOS ANGELES
LA Models: become a model
Visit the official agency website and use its “Become A Model” option to review the current submission process. Representation and paid assignments are subject to the agency’s selection process.
Visit the official agency →Source checked November 5, 2026.
Crew & production careers
Looking for grip, lighting, wardrobe, makeup, production office or post-production work? Start with the California Film Commission’s employment resource directory, then follow the employer’s application route. Check location, experience, union status where applicable, compensation and dates before applying.
Use a production lead: research the company’s official website, look for a public crew application route, and send a concise résumé and availability only through an appropriate channel. Source checked November 5, 2026.
EMPLOYER RESOURCE · LOCATION DEPENDS ON POSTING
Pixar: official careers & open-position portal
Explore production, technology and studio operations career paths through Pixar’s official careers page. Use “View Open Positions” for current roles, locations, qualifications, compensation and any deadline. This is an employer resource, not a confirmed vacancy on the announced Pixar film.
Application tip: Pixar encourages one PDF containing your résumé and cover letter. Follow the individual job’s instructions for portfolios and reels.
Visit Pixar’s official careers page →Source checked November 5, 2026. No specific vacancy, pay, union status or application deadline confirmed by HW for this resource.
California production watch
Eleven projects to research from the California Film Commission’s approved-project list. Status for all entries: tax-credit allocation announced. This source does not establish that filming is underway or applications are open. Specific cities, shoot dates, roles, pay and hiring contacts have not been confirmed by HW.
Checked November 5, 2026 · California · View the official CFC list and latest changes
| Project | Listed company | Format | Allocation date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael 2 (working title) | Lionsgate | Feature film | September 21, 2026 |
| Jump Off | Alcon Entertainment, LLC | Feature film | September 21, 2026 |
| Maniac Cop | BYNWR LLC | Feature film | September 21, 2026 |
| Passenger 58 | Esx Inc | Feature film | September 21, 2026 |
| Selling Out | Madison Wells | Feature film | September 21, 2026 |
| South Beach | Pantheon Entertainment | Feature film | September 21, 2026 |
| Spaghetti Sauce | Imani Media Group | Feature film | September 21, 2026 |
| Untitled Friday Sequel | New Line Cinema | Feature film | September 21, 2026 |
| Untitled Mike Mills Film | Fat City | Feature film | September 21, 2026 |
| Pixar Film TBA | Pixar | Animated feature | September 21, 2026 |
| Baywatch S12.5 | Baywatch, Inc. | Television series | October 5, 2026 |
Working titles may change. The allocation date is not a filming start date. Use the official source to follow developments; do not send applications to the Film Commission for these projects.
Make your submission count
- Match the notice. Check geography, dates, eligibility and the requested materials.
- Prepare a short introduction. Include relevant experience, availability and a current headshot, reel or résumé as requested.
- Apply through the official route. Keep a record of the project, submission date and response.
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