Background and extras casting calls in San Francisco
16 open background and extras casting calls in San Francisco, 5 posted in the last 7 days, last updated Oct-04-26. From casting platforms, agency boards, Instagram and TikTok, screened for scams and scored against your profile.
16 of the 96 open castings in San Francisco are background and extras work: 17%, against 11% across the whole catalog. 81% are listed as paid, against 72% of background and extras castings everywhere. 8 of the 16 are union or open to both. The most common project types: Television (7), Feature film (3) and Online commercial (1). 4 cities have more open background and extras castings, led by New York.
Background work is the way most people get on a set for the first time: featured and general background for series, films and commercials, with regular calls in production hubs like Los Angeles, Atlanta, New York, Toronto and Vancouver. Requirements are simple and the castings come in volume.
Bay Area castings skew toward tech commercials, product videos and corporate work, which tend to pay well and book quickly.
Background castings often ask for the same details in the same order. HeyBooker keeps them ready and drafts the reply with everything a casting assistant needs to book you on the first message.
The numbers
| Open castings | 16 |
| Posted in the last 7 days | 5 |
| Listed as paid | 81% |
| Union or union-friendly | 50% |
| Remote | 0 |
| Television | 7 |
| Feature film | 3 |
| Online commercial | 1 |
| Corporate video | 1 |
Latest background / extras castings in San Francisco
- Untitled Poker Short - Branded Film for a Tech ClientActingBackground / ExtrasCommercial / BrandPaidNewly postedOnline Commercial / Video Ad · San Francisco, CA
- Blonde Female 5'5" approx. for Stand-In (DOROTHY) - Friday, Oct. 9thActingBackground / ExtrasPaidFeature Film · San Francisco, CA
- Major TV Series Male Photo DoubleActingBackground / ExtrasPaidtv · San Francisco, CA
- Student Short Film Looking for ExtrasActingBackground / ExtrasOakland, CA
- Science Technician VideoActingBackground / ExtrasPaidNewly postedCorporate Video · San Francisco, CA
- On-Camera Host/Interviewer/ActressActingBackground / ExtrasVoiceoverSan Francisco, CA
- Fog City Background ActorsBackground / ExtrasActingPaidUnionfilm · San Francisco, CA
- Major TV Series Casting Real String QuartetActingBackground / ExtrasPaidtv · San Francisco, CA
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FAQ
How many background / extras castings in San Francisco are open right now?
16 as of Oct 07, 5 posted in the last 7 days, 81% listed as paid.
What do I need to apply?
- Recent photos that show what you look like today, including any tattoos or distinct features
- Sizes and measurements for wardrobe
- Full availability on the listed dates, often with an early call time
- Whether you have a car, a specific look or a period-appropriate haircut
Is it free?
Yes. Finding and applying is free on HeyBooker, and no legitimate casting charges to apply. Listings that ask for money are removed before they reach you.
Is HeyBooker an agency?
No. HeyBooker doesn’t represent talent and doesn’t submit anyone to casting directors on its own. It finds casting calls that fit you, scores them against your profile and helps you prepare applications you review and send yourself. If you want representation, an agency is the usual route — reputable ones never charge upfront fees.
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