Wayward Casting

04/09/2026

Looking for a Bedroom for Feature Film *Paid*
Project: The Loneliest Streamer
Dates: Early October 2026
Location: Chicago Area

We are seeking a bedroom to film scenes in for a new horror movie coming to Chicago, produced by a well known production company which we will share if in booked. We would be filming at the property for five days with two prep days. The movie is mostly filmed on a we**am and a handheld camcorder, by a creative choice, so we will have a generally smaller crew size and impact than other similar movies. This is an opportunity that will be compensated.

The setup is an IRL live streamer who is broke and streams out of his bedroom. The bedroom should have the ability to dress down and look kind of crummy. It has to be somewhat deep of a bedroom - enough so it can host a streaming setup with space between the actor and the back wall. The bedroom must also have a closet that a person can fit in. We are open to a house or an apartment

If you are interested in submitting your property, please email [email protected] subject "Streamer Bedroom" with a couple of photos of the bedroom and we will reply back with more information if interested.

29/04/2026

Casting Call for editorial photo shoot with Taylor Zielinski.

Role: Female 60+
Rate: $150 for a few hours.
Date: 5/2
Location: Chicago, IL

A friend of mine is looking for a few female models aged 60+ for a non-branded fashion editorial shoot. You can check out her work below.

www.taylorzielinski.com

If interested please email Taylor at [email protected] and send her a photo of yourself and contact information. She will reach back if interested in booking.

Thanks,

Jake

07/04/2026

April 10th - Music Box Theatre at 9:30pm: $POSITIONS (SXSW) will be playing. Tickets are still available. Come join us.

The director Brandon Daley and myself will be in attendance, meeting and connecting with as many people as possible.

musicboxtheatre.com/films-and-events/positions

We very much want to sell out 700 seats and see everyone there. Come on out!

- Jake

A Midwest worker risks his savings on crypto, spiraling into gambling addiction and straining ties with his girlfriend, disabled brother, and recovering addict cousin in this anxious modern comedy.

04/04/2026

I don't normally promote my own films here, but I feel like this one is ours.

$POSITIONS is coming to Music Box Theater on April 10th!

4/3 - 4/9 Brooklyn, NY Drafthouse
4/10 - 4/16 Los Angeles, CA Drafthouse
4/10 - 4/10 Chicago, IL Music Box Theater
4/17 - 4/17 Austin, TX Drafthouse South Lamar
4/17 - 4/19 Charlottetown, PE Tivoli Theater
4/17 - 4/19 Dallas, TX Texas Theater
4/22 - 4/22 Denton, TX Drafthouse
4/22 - 4/22 Omaha, NE Drafthouse La Vista
4/22 - 4/22 San Antonio, TX Drafthouse Park North
4/22 - 4/22 San Francisco, CA Drafthouse
4/22 - 4/22 Raleigh, NC Drafthouse
4/22 - 4/22 Yonkers, NY Drafthouse
4/22 - 4/22 Mountain View, CA Drafthouse
4/22 - 4/22 Boston, MA Drafthouse Seaport
4/22 - 4/22 Lower Manhattan, NY Drafthouse
4/22 - 4/22 Twin Cities, MN Drafthouse Woodbury
4/22 - 4/22 Chicago, IL Drafthouse Wrigleyville
4/22 - 4/22 Indianapolis, IN Drafthouse
4/22 - 4/22 Richardson, TX Drafthouse Richardson
4/22 - 4/22 Austin, TX Drafthouse Mueller
4/22 - 4/22 Denver, CO Drafthouse Sloans Lake
4/22 - 4/22 Naples, FL Drafthouse
4/22 - 4/22 Brooklyn, NY Drafthouse
4/24-4/24 Toronto, Canada Paradise Theater
5/1, 5/2, 5/5 Seattle, WA Beacon Theater
5/4-5/4 Evanston, IL Northwestern College

So many people here worked on this movie, made cameos, offered up their houses as locations, and helped make this possible in a true indie spirit. Locally brewed, we premiered at SXSW and now we are going nationwide.

If your not doing anything this Friday, get tickets to the show. Link is below. Come to support the Chicago independent film scene, but stick around for a genuinely great movie and good time.

https://www.musicboxtheatre.com/films-and-events/positions

27/03/2026

Music Video Casting Call
Artist: REZN
Date: Various dates in April (look at individual roles)
Rate: $135/8
Location: Chicago, IL

Role 1: Very Tall and unique looking person. Someone who can be scary. Main antagonist. Dates are 4/1 and 4/16. (please list your height if you want to go for this role)

Role 2: Female, 65+. Comfortable applying prosthetic makeup. Will replace girlfriend in a nightmare. Date is 4/1.

Role 3: Male 30s/40s. This character will have their eyes being gouged. We will apply prosthetic makeup. Looking for someone very tired looking. Date is 4/2.

Role 4: Various people who will play lurkers in the shadows. Date is 4/12.

To apply, please send an email to [email protected], subject "REZN Shadow", and send your contact info and two photos of yourself. We will reach out soon if interested in booking.

07/02/2026

Location Search for House in Feature Film *Paid* $1750/day+.
Project: Schiller Park Movie
Dates: Late March 2026
Location: Chicago NW Suburbs

We are working on a new unannounced feature film. This movie is with a VERY popular independent production company and we are thrilled to be on it. We are looking for two homes for our film.

House 1: Classic type of house you would find in Schiller Park but lived in by a single 70 year old man who lives by himself and his adult sons moved out over 20 years ago. Nice and well-kept but overall dated. Has a semi-finished basement.

House 2: Middle class to upper middle class suburban family house. Something built about 10-25 years ago. Well kept. The person who lives there is raising a family. Has an attached garage.

We specifically want houses in the northwest or north suburbs. We are open to considering Chicago homes but we are trying to keep this northwest of Rosemont if possible. Each home would be 2-3 days of filming.

Email [email protected] subject "Schiller Park Movie" if you think your home is a good fit for our movie and we will reply back with more information. If possible please provide the address.

Thanks!

Jake

02/02/2026

Casting Call for 'Big Time' Feature Film
Role: Wedding Goers
Rate: $132.8/8 (Paid at wrap)
Date: Thursday February 5th
Location: Niles, Illinois

We are looking to book about 10 additional wedding goers for this scene of all looks and ethnicities. Must be able to arrive in wedding wardrobe attire.

This casting call is in addition to the AA wedding casting call that was released last week. If you applied to that one, we have your info. Booking emails have been sent out today for those, and more booking emails will be sent out shortly.

To apply, send an email to [email protected] subject "Big Time Wedding" and include your contact phone number and two photos. We will contact you if interested in booking.

30/01/2026

Casting Call for 'Big Time' Feature Film
Role: Female 'LA' Producer
Rate: $132.8/8
Date: January 31st (Saturday)
Location: Chicago, Illinois

We are looking to book an actress with a savvy professional look screen aged 40s - 50s to be in a group of LA producers for a scene this Saturday. This is a non-speaking featured extra role.

To apply, send an email to [email protected] subject "Big Time Producer" and include your contact phone number and two photos. We will contact you if interested in booking.

13/01/2026

Great job all around with the new Brigitte Calls Me Baby music video 'Slumber Party'. Shout out to everyone who booked here and acted in it.

“Slumber Party” is from Brigitte Calls Me Baby’s upcoming album ‘Irreversible’, available March 13th. Preorder vinyl, CD and digital formats now: https://ato...

11/01/2026

Casting Call for 'Big Time' Feature Film
Role: AA Wedding Goers
Rate: $132.8/8
Date: February 5th
Location: Chicago, Illinois

We are looking to book about 15 African American wedding goers of all ages in this scene. In order to be booked, you need to be able to show up to set dressed as a wedding attendee.

To apply, send an email to [email protected] subject "Big Time Wedding" and include your contact phone number and two photos. We will contact you if interested in booking.