Hawks, Film Crews Seek Staff and Extras in Cobb and Metro Atlanta

Paid opportunities for actors, background performers, and creative professionals are currently open across metro Atlanta and Cobb County.

A series of casting calls and job postings were released this week, offering compensation for specific production dates and permanent staff roles.

An unnamed comedy feature film is seeking background actors of all genders and ethnicities, ages 18 and older, for a shoot scheduled from Nov. 30 to Dec. 15. An Amazon MGM television series is specifically looking for a four-year-old white boy with blond hair and green eyes, with filming dates to be determined. A TNT Sports production is recruiting clean-cut, energetic sports fans, ages 18 to 40, for a shoot in Atlanta on Nov. 7. A separate unnamed production is hiring men, ages 25 to 40, of any ethnicity to portray graduate students in Marietta on Nov. 14. Applicants for the Marietta role must submit a headshot, a full-body photo, and contact information to a specified email address.

The Atlanta Hawks have posted a vacancy for a Manager of Hawks Studio Operations. The role requires five to eight years of experience and the ability to manage more than 1,000 projects annually. The position involves overseeing daily operations, developing content, and managing the creative team. Candidates must have advanced software skills in Microsoft Office, Keynote, and Adobe Acrobat.

The Georgia Film Academy is seeking a Brand and Social Media Manager. This position requires a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or public relations, along with proven experience managing brand identity and websites. The manager will develop brand guidelines, execute marketing campaigns, and maintain a library of approved branding assets.

Applications for the comedy feature, Amazon MGM series, and TNT Sports shoot must be submitted through their respective online portals. The Hawks and Georgia Film Academy positions are available through their designated application links. The graduate student role in Marietta accepts submissions via email with a specific subject line.

The Nov. 7 and Nov. 14 shoot dates are the nearest upcoming deadlines for background performers in the metro area.