summer open call ☀️ 07•11•26
- Bokeh Background
- Jun 20
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Updated: 5 minutes ago
The summer is here, and new movies are starting to brew. If you're ready to join our background casting pool in Central Illinois, we're hosting a photo open call! Forge Film Acting is hosting our open call, where folks will come into the space, we'll take their photo, fill out a casting form for them, and send them on their way.
We promise - this is not an audition, and you don't have to learn any lines! Actors are welcome to bring a headshot and resumé, but we are not requiring them.
nuts & bolts
Date: July 11th, 2026
Time: 10:00am-3:00pm
No Appointment Needed - First come, first served!
Location: Rantoul Business Center - Forge Film Acting - 601 S. Century Blvd., Unit 1104, Rantoul, IL 61866
Parking: There is a large parking lot to the south of the building, a circular drive to the west, and a few parking spots to the north.
who we're looking for
Anyone who wants to be considered for background and speaking roles should join our talent pool! If you've already joined, you don't need to come again unless you've changed a lot. If you've always wanted to be a part of film, this is a great way to start.
We never know what kind of looks or which stories we'll be telling, so we're always looking for new faces. Whether you're young or old, tall or short, curvy or boxy, we want to know who wants to be considered. Our job is to professionally know a guy, so we're opening our doors to get to know you.
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follow-up lectures
Because this is a new and exciting adventure for so many, our casting director, Sarah Cayce, will be hosting educational lectures and a weekend intensive to
evening lecture
introduction to acting in film
stick around that night
saturday, july 11th, from 3-5p
$10 | 60 seats available
Now that you've joined our talent pool (or you're still considering it,) spend your evening with Casting Director Sarah Cayce as she walks you through expectations, common pitfalls, and exciting things to look out for as you enter the film industry
weekly class
audition for film & television
wednesdays from 6-9p
july 1st - 22nd, 2026
only 2 slots left!
Work with Casting Director Sarah Cayce in her four-week audition for film and television class where you'll get on camera, getting coaching and feedback from Sarah on a new piece of audition material every week. This class includes her six-part online lecture series.
Actor Expectations: From BG to Speaking Roles
With three different lectures for actors young and old, casting director Sarah Cayce is giving you all the details on how to start your film acting career correctly.
can't make it?
We'll miss you, but you're welcome to sign up for our talent pool yourself! We're using the exact same form at our photo open call that's linked below, so feel free to fill it out at your convenience.
faq
If I've already signed up, do I need to come again?
Not unless we need to update your photo! It's great to see kids once a year (braces, height, and hair length change so much!), but if you're already in our pool, you don't need to sign up again or come to the open call.
What happens if I join the talent pool?
You'll start getting our emails with casting calls. If you see roles that are right for you, follow the submission instructions for each project. If you're not right for any roles, it's great to know what's shooting in the area.
don't you have an entire faq section?
We sure do! You can check it out here.