Casting Call for PERFECT

Palm Springs Film Alliance is casting background extras for the short film production “Perfect,” shooting in Palm Desert, CA. This is a background performance role supporting a scripted comedy short, placing non-speaking talent in a restaurant scene to build the visual world around the principal cast. It suits local performers and film enthusiasts looking to earn a screen credit on a community-backed short film production.

About the Role

This casting call for “Perfect” is part of a locally produced short film backed by Palm Springs Women in Film and Television (PSWIFT), a non-profit that has been supporting Coachella Valley production since 2001. Background extras will work on a two-day shoot supporting a restaurant scene that frames the story’s central characters. On set, background performers fill the space of a working cafe environment, taking direction from the AD team to maintain continuity and visual consistency across takes.

Key Responsibilities

• Report to set on both scheduled shoot days, January 27th and January 28th, 2025, in Palm Desert, CA.
• Perform as a non-speaking background extra within a scripted restaurant scene for a short film production.
• Follow slate and reset directions from the assistant director between takes to maintain scene continuity.
• Arrive in casual wardrobe with no visible logos or loud prints, as required by the costume department’s background guidelines.
• Remain available on set for the duration of each production day as scheduled by the AD team.
• Represent the local creative community in a film that reflects PSWIFT’s mission of showcasing Coachella Valley talent.

What You Bring

• No prior on-set experience is required, making this suitable for first-time background performers as well as seasoned local extras.
• Non-union status is required for this short film production.
• Open to all genders and ethnicities, with 8 to 10 background spots available total.
• Ability to take direction on set and maintain professionalism throughout a full production day.
• Local to the greater Palm Springs or Coachella Valley area preferred for scheduling practicality.

Why This Role

Palm Springs Film Alliance supports this production as part of a broader effort to grow the film industry in the Coachella Valley, and a credit on a PSWIFT short carries genuine community recognition among local producers and directors. Compensation for this background extra role includes on-set meals and a screen credit, with no pay provided. For performers building a local resume or looking to experience a short film set firsthand, this is a grounded, well-organized entry point.

Submit your interest for the “Perfect” background extra casting call through Palm Springs Film Alliance and take a working step into your local film community.