Cine-Casting

Cine-Casting Chicago based background casting that provides productions with local background actors, stand-ins, and photo-doubles.

Hello Hello Chicagoland BG!Our friends at Compass Casting/Bokeh BG Casting are looking for background actors that would ...
09/13/2025

Hello Hello Chicagoland BG!

Our friends at Compass Casting/Bokeh BG Casting are looking for background actors that would like to work with them on Moses the Black. MtB is a faith-based film set in Chicago’s West Side and inspired by a 4th-century outlaw-turned-saint.

Filming will take place in Champaign County so they’re ideally looking for locals or folks with reliable transportation to and from set. If you’re interested and available, make sure to complete the form linked below!

MTB SUBMISSION FORM: https://forms.gle/pnWdcEJ4EhrkCENaA

For additional info regarding this project please visit Compass Casting’s page at: https://www.compasscasting.com/mosestheblack

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🚨Hello Chicagoland Background🚨I’m excited to finally share that Cine-Casting’s website is officially live and ready for ...
07/25/2025

🚨Hello Chicagoland Background🚨

I’m excited to finally share that Cine-Casting’s website is officially live and ready for visitors! I’ll continue to share casting notices here and on our page but in the meantime definitely check out the website for Background + Stand-In resources.

Highly recommend checking out our FAQs page for anyone new to background work!

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Hello Chicagoland Background!I’m excited to finally share that Cine-Casting’s website is officially live and ready for v...
07/25/2025

Hello Chicagoland Background!

I’m excited to finally share that Cine-Casting’s website is officially live and ready for visitors 🥳 I’ll continue to share casting notices here and on our Instagram page but in the meantime definitely check out the website for Background + Stand-In resources.

Highly recommend checking out our FAQs page for anyone new to background work!

Chicago based background casting company. We specialize in providing local talent, background actors, stand-ins, and photo-doubles for feature films, television series, commercials and more. FOR PRODUCERS FOR BACKGROUND Current & Past Projects Talent Application Click the link below to join our data...

Hi Everyone!Our June feature film, Double Blind, has officially wrapped! If you didn’t get a chance to work on this proj...
07/16/2025

Hi Everyone!

Our June feature film, Double Blind, has officially wrapped! If you didn’t get a chance to work on this project, don’t worry - there will be plenty of background opportunities coming your way soon.

I’m back in office with the team prepping for another fabulous season of OneChicago. Keep an eye on this page for Chicago PD & Chicago Med casting notices that will start to go out in the next week or so.

In the meantime, grab a tape measurer and make sure to take note of your latest measurements so that you’re prepared to submit them once casting notices go out. Here’s a helpful guide with instructions on how to collect the necessary measurements. (If you’re more of a visual learner, I’ve also shared a link to some guide videos created by central casting) -Dinah

https://www.centralcasting.com/measurements/?location=losangeles

06/18/2025

Thank you everyone for submitting to work on our June Feature Film!

We’ve received OVER A THOUSAND submissions which is significantly more than we need for this particular project. Nevertheless, it’s been a delight reviewing submissions and seeing so many new faces mixed in with some familiar ones 😊

If you haven’t been booked to work yet, don’t fret! Next week (Saturday - Wednesday) we will not be filming with background. We resume filming with our background on Sunday 6/29 through Tuesday 7/8. Therefore, booking emails will likely go out this Sunday 6/22 at the earliest.

At this time all featured background roles have been filled but we are still looking for a DJ (that would be willing to bring their own equipment to set) and kiddos ages 5 - 16 years old. A minor work permit, that is specific to this project, will be required for any kids under the age of 16. For information on how to obtain one, email [email protected] so we can get you set up with the necessary forms.

If you’re a DJ with equipment you’d be comfortable bringing to set on Tuesday 7/1 please reach out at the email address above!

Happy Summer!

***ACCESS TO SUBMIT HAS BEEN GRANTED***Hello again everyone! If you're interested in working as background on a feature ...
06/02/2025

***ACCESS TO SUBMIT HAS BEEN GRANTED***

Hello again everyone! If you're interested in working as background on a feature film shooting through June in the Chicagoland area, make sure to submit your availability via the form linked below!

This particular project is looking for background actors that can play dining staff, upscale art gallery guests, executive board members, office employees, orderlies and elderly care facility patients. Some roles may require a fitting in advance of the filming date. If that is the case, you will receive a fitting bump of $25 on your first filming day voucher.

PAY RATES FOR FILMING:

General Background (ages 17+): $130/8 hrs
Stand Ins/Photo Doubles: $180/8 hrs
Minors (ages 2-16): $155/8hrs

If you're having trouble registering via the availability form, you can email the following information to [email protected].

1. Your full name
2. Your cell phone number
3. 1 current photo of yourself

We'll follow up with a complete list of questions that you'll need to answer in order to be considered for background work on this project.

Parents/Guardians - please note we have a limited number of roles available for kids at this time. If you intend to submit your child, please make sure to keep an eye on your email for instructions on how to obtain a work permit specific to this project.

KEEP AN EYE ON THIS PAGE AND YOUR EMAIL FOR A MORE DETAILED CASTING NOTICE REGARDING FEATURED ROLES AND STAND IN/PHOTO DOUBLE OPPORTUNITIES.

06/02/2025

Hi everyone!

Dinah here :)

Thank you for keeping up with the Cine-Casting page these past couple of years!

I’m sure you’ve all heard the good news that the OneChicago shows have been renewed for another season. YAY! Our crews should be trickling back into the office soon with filming for all 3 shows picking up mid July.

This page was originally created to keep you posted on additional background opportunities, projects and resources outside of the OneChicago shows. This past year we experienced some technical difficulties with our Chicago PD/Chicago MED Extras Casting Page so we utilized both platforms to share our casting notices.

Going forward we will return to managing these pages as separate entities. For all things Chicago PD & MED make sure that you’re keeping up with the Chicago PD & Chicago Med Extras Casting Page!

In the meantime, keep an eye on this page if you’d like to work on a feature film that will be shooting in the Chicagoland area between Saturday, June 14th & Monday, July 7th!

03/29/2025

*Chicago PD - Background Casting Notice*

We're putting together a "backup list" for anyone who is available Monday 3/31 in the event of cancellations over the weekend. This is open to any gender, any ethnicity, ages 20s+. Background roles pay $129.60/8.

To submit, please send an email to [email protected], and use "MONDAY 3/31" as your subject line. Make sure to include all the following information:

- LEGAL FIRST & LAST NAME (no nicknames, no stage names)

- AGE

- HEIGHT & WEIGHT

- CELL PHONE NUMBER

- ZIP CODE

- MEASUREMENTS
(MALES: Coat/Jacket, T-Shirt, Neck, Sleeve length, Waist, Inseam and Shoe // Example: 44R, t-L, 16.5/33, 34x32, 11)
(FEMALES: Dress, T-Shirt, Bra/Cup, Waist, and Shoe // Example: 8, t-M, 34B, w30'', 8 shoe)

- VEHICLE: Year, color, make & model

- PHOTOS: Please submit a headshot and a full length photo that reflects your current look (hairstyle, facial hair, etc). NO FILTERED PHOTOS, NO OUTDATED PHOTOS.

- TATTOOS: Please provide photos of ALL tattoos that can be seen in a sleeveless shirt. This includes face/neck, arms, and hands/fingers. If you do not have tattoos, state NO TATTOOS so we don't have to follow up and ask.

03/20/2025

*Chicago PD - Featured Background Casting Notice*

To submit, please send an email to [email protected], and use "FATHER OF THE BRIDE" as your subject line. Make sure to include all the following information:

- LEGAL FIRST & LAST NAME (no nicknames, no stage names)

- AGE

- HEIGHT & WEIGHT

- CELL PHONE NUMBER

- ZIP CODE

- MEASUREMENTS
(MALES: Coat/Jacket, T-Shirt, Neck, Sleeve length, Waist, Inseam and Shoe // Example: 44R, t-L, 16.5/33, 34x32, 11)

- VEHICLE: Year, color, make & model

- PHOTOS: Please submit a headshot and a full length photo that reflects your current look (hairstyle, facial hair, etc). NO OUTDATED PHOTOS, NO PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS.

- TATTOOS: Please provide photos of ALL tattoos that can be seen in a sleeveless shirt. This includes face/neck, arms, and hands/fingers. If you do not have tattoos, state NO TATTOOS so we don't have to follow up and ask.

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ROLE: We are looking for a CAUCASIAN MALE, ROUGHLY MID 60s, to play the highly featured father of the bride at a wedding. The director's decision is going to be made VERY soon, so please send your submission in ASAP. This role may be chosen as early as tonight, but no later than tomorrow afternoon.

WARDROBE FITTING: Monday 3/24 or Tuesday 3/25
FILMING: Monday 3/31
PAY: $129.60/8 + $25 fitting bump

03/15/2025

*Chicago PD - Episode 1222 General Availability Form*

We're collecting submissions for Episode 1222 of Chicago PD - the SEASON FINALE! There are also a few featured / director-selected roles at the very bottom of this post. Make sure to still send in all the required info (listed below) and to use the subject line specified if you submit for a featured role.

This submission form is for general background roles, which means they're open to any gender, ethnicity, ages 18 and older. You must have graduated from high school and not be attending classes at the time of submission. If we have any roles available for minors, we'll post for that separately.

General background roles pay $129.60/8. The pay rate is a flat rate for any time worked up to 8 hours (it is not an hourly rate), with time + 1/2 after 8 hours. If we book you with your vehicle to be parked on set, there will be a $35 bump added to your pay. No red or white vehicles, please.

Here is the link to the PD general background form:
https://forms.gle/USuwGgYNJmerY2Rg7

You can submit via email if you prefer. Please only submit 1 way / 1 time. You do not need to use the availability form and send an email. Please choose one or the other.

Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: EPISODE 1222 SUBMISSION

Make sure to include ALL the following info, in order to be considered:

- LEGAL FIRST & LAST NAME (no nicknames or stage names)

- AGE (No age ranges please. Only your actual age)

- HEIGHT & WEIGHT

- CELL PHONE NUMBER

- ZIP CODE

- MEASUREMENTS
(MALES: Coat/Jacket, T-Shirt, Neck, Sleeve length, Waist, Inseam and Shoe // Example: 44R, t-L, 16.5/33, 30x30, 11)
(FEMALES: Dress, T-Shirt, Bra/Cup, Waist, and Shoe // Example: 8, t-M, 34B, w30'', 8 shoe)

- VEHICLE (Year, Color, Make & Model // Example: 2020 Silver Toyota Camry)

- PHOTOS: Please submit a headshot and a full length photo that reflects your current look/hairstyle. DO NOT APPLY FILTERS.

- TATTOOS: Please provide photos of ALL tattoos that can be seen in a short sleeve t-shirt. This includes face/neck, arms, and hands/fingers. If you do not have tattoos, state NO TATTOOS so we don't have to follow up and ask.

-AVAILABLE DATES: Please list all available dates between Wednesday 3/19 and Monday 3/31. We do not film on weekends (M-F only).

** Tuesday 3/25 will film in Calumet City, which is near the Illinois/Indiana border

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Subject line: INTERNAL AFFAIRS DIVISION

Role: We are looking for background to play IAD officers, which are very clean cut and polished looking individuals, like an FBI Special Agent. Men must be CLEAN SHAVEN for this role.

This is open to any gender, any ethnicity, ages late 30s - early 60s.

You must submit a photo in a business professional outfit in order to be considered. This can be a suit or suit separates (dress pants, shirt & tie / blouse, jacket / blazer, etc).

Filming: Wednesday 3/19
Pay: $129.60/8 + $25 fitting bump (if applicable)

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Subject line: ENFORCER

Role: We are looking for a Hispanic/Latinx male, late 20s - early 30s, who is the "muscle" for a drug operation.

**A NEW FACE WOULD BE IDEAL FOR THIS ROLE**

Fitting: TBD
Filming: Friday 3/28
Pay: $129.60/8

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Subject line: CREEPY INMATE

Role: We are looking for a MALE to play a creepy inmate at a jail. This is open to any age (18+), any ethnicity. Start with Jeffrey Dahmer as the 'creepy' inspiration and go from there.

Filming: Monday 3/31
Pay: $129.60/8

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Cinespace Studios
Chicago, IL
60608

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