TEA Firm Casting & Events | November 4, 2026
Actors, models and production creatives in Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas should keep an eye on the Houston-area opportunities below. The Houston Film Commission’s cast-and-crew page was updated November 2, 2026. Listings can change, so confirm directly with the production before submitting materials or making travel plans.
Casting calls to review
“Condemned” — student short film, Katy, Texas
The Houston Community College Filmmaking Department lists a casting call for an actress to play Maya, a strong, independent single mother in her 30s, in a psychological thriller/horror short. The listing gives filming dates as November 13–14, 2026, in Katy (West Houston area). The role is unpaid; meals, snacks and drinks are provided. The listed submission materials are a headshot, full-body photo, acting reel or video, and contact information.
Contact listed by the commission: Athina Papaspyrou at papaspyrouathena@gmail.com. Ask whether submissions are still being accepted and confirm all terms before sending materials.
“Blood Reign” — Galveston-area feature film
A Tone Productions is listed as seeking men and women ages 20–50, all ethnicities, for featured staged-combat roles portraying Ancient Egyptian and Hittite warriors. The listing says filming is planned for mid-November 2026 near the Seawall in Galveston. No prior experience is required; choreographed combat rehearsals are listed for Sundays from 4–6 p.m. The roles are unpaid, with film credit, craft services and reel footage available upon request after production.
Listed submission emails: 3rdcoastmoviesgtx@gmail.com and atpscreens@gmail.com. Confirm the exact shoot and rehearsal dates, safety procedures, and compensation terms directly with the production.
Paid production work for photographers and videographers
The commission also lists The House of Wolf™, a Houston-based production and talent agency under Midknight Incorporated, seeking two photography/videography contractors for long-term creative production work beginning January 2027. The listing describes paid assignments involving music, film, television, live events and immersive entertainment, including promotional, documentary-style and behind-the-scenes coverage. Applicants are asked to submit a resume, portfolio or reel.
Listed contact: khloe@midknightincorporated.com. Verify scope, rates, contract terms and travel expectations directly.
Upcoming Houston film-industry events
Houston Film Commission First Thursdays: a free short-film screening and filmmaker mixer is listed for Thursday, November 5, 8–10 p.m., on the back patio of Brasil Houston; the listing says 18+.
American Black Film Festival Pop-Up Houston: scheduled for November 7–8 at Regal Edwards Houston Marq’E, with screenings, industry workshops, filmmaker Q&As and celebrity conversations. The listed program includes a screenwriting masterclass and a session on film incentives in Texas and Houston. Check the official event site for the current schedule, ticket details and availability.
What about fashion shows in Louisiana and Texas?
In this research pass, we did not locate a sufficiently verified upcoming Louisiana or Texas fashion-show listing with confirmed date, venue and organizer details to publish as an active opportunity. We will keep checking official fashion-week, venue and designer channels rather than reposting stale event flyers.
Before you apply: a quick talent safety check
- Confirm the production company, contact person, shoot location and current status of the call.
- Ask whether the role is paid, unpaid, deferred or trade-for-portfolio—and get the terms in writing.
- Review releases, usage rights, travel expectations, wardrobe requirements and call times.
- Never pay an unexpected fee to secure a role, and do not send sensitive identity or banking information during an initial submission.
- For staged combat, request details about qualified supervision, rehearsals, protective equipment and safety protocols.
TEA Firm takeaway: The Gulf Coast creative community has opportunities across acting, crew work and production support. A current listing is only a starting point: verify every detail directly before committing.
Primary source: Houston Film Commission — Cast & Crew Calls (updated November 2, 2026). Event information: ABFF Pop-Up Houston.