Paid Extras Casting Call in Santa Fe NM for Western

Job Position(s): Paid Extras Casting Call in Santa Fe NM for Western

A Hart Casting is seeking paid extras for a Western feature film production shooting in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Background performers on this project will work on-set at Bonanza Creek and surrounding locations, serving as atmosphere that populates the period Western setting alongside principal cast. This paid extras casting call suits locals with distinctive character looks who are available for intermittent work days across a multi-week shoot.

About the Role

This is a background acting role on a Western film shooting on location in the Santa Fe area, with filming dates running from September 28th through the end of October on various days. Extras will be placed in period-appropriate scenes at Bonanza Creek, one of New Mexico’s most established Western film locations with decades of feature film production history. Submissions are general, meaning you are not locking into specific dates but rather making yourself available across the production schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Report to set at Bonanza Creek and surrounding Santa Fe locations on scheduled shoot days as directed by the background casting team.
• Maintain period-accurate appearance consistent with the Western setting throughout filming, including any wardrobe or grooming requirements assigned by the costume department.
• Follow directions from the assistant directors managing background talent on set.
• Ensure all current measurements, sizes, and look details are accurately on file with A Hart Casting prior to being booked.
• Remain available and responsive across the general submission window so production can schedule you as specific shoot days are confirmed.
• Participate in any wardrobe fittings or additional prep required before your scheduled background work day.

What You Bring

• Local to Santa Fe, New Mexico. No travel expenses are being covered by production.
• A gaunt or thin build with distinctive character features such as scars, facial hair, or other period-appropriate looks.
• Open to all ethnicities, men and women are both being sought for this Western film shoot.
• Availability for variable dates between late September and end of October 2026.
• An existing profile with A Hart Casting, or willingness to register and submit current sizes and measurements.

Why This Role

A Hart Casting is the submitting agency for this Western feature film production, and background performers already registered in their system can submit directly through the job board. The rate for this paid extras casting call is $130 for an 8-hour day, which reflects standard non-union background rates for New Mexico feature film production. For performers building credits in background acting or looking to get on set experience in episodic and feature work in New Mexico, this is a straightforward, compensated opportunity at a well-known filming location.

Submit your profile for this paid extras casting call in Santa Fe through A Hart Casting and make sure your current sizes are on file before your submission is reviewed.