Grant Wilfley Casting

Gym Members Who Use Prosthetic Limbs for YMCA Commercial

Job Description
A YMCA commercial is now casting individuals who are amputees and use prosthetic limbs to portray gym members in upcoming advertisements. This principal commercial role will highlight authentic representation in a fitness setting and celebrate strength, inclusion, and real-life stories.

Production is seeking people who actively use a prosthetic limb and feel comfortable performing light gym activity on camera. Filming will take place in New York City during the week of March 16, 2026. This is a paid commercial opportunity with principal compensation inclusive of usage.

If you’re confident in front of the camera and regularly participate in fitness activities, this is a meaningful opportunity to represent the amputee community in a national advertising campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a gym member in a YMCA commercial

• Participate in light fitness activity on camera

• Follow direction from the commercial production team

• Be available during the scheduled filming week

• Represent authentic lived experience in a positive and empowering way

Requirements

• Individuals who are amputees and use a prosthetic limb

• Comfortable performing on camera in a gym setting

• Must be available for filming in NYC

• Must have valid ID to complete federal I-9 documentation

• Non-union project

Compensation

• $2,000 principal pay rate (inclusive of usage)

• Commercial credit

• Professional production experience

• Opportunity to represent authentic inclusion in advertising

Deaf or Hard of Hearing ASL Users for YMCA Commercial

Job Description
A YMCA commercial is now casting individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing and fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) to portray gym members in upcoming advertisements. This principal role will highlight authentic ASL communication in a fitness setting and celebrate inclusive representation on screen.

Production is seeking real ASL users who can naturally communicate in a gym environment. Filming will take place in New York City during the week of March 16, 2026. This is a paid commercial opportunity with principal compensation inclusive of usage.

If you are confident on camera and use ASL regularly, this is a meaningful opportunity to represent the Deaf and hard of hearing community in a national commercial campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a gym member in a YMCA commercial

• Communicate naturally using American Sign Language (ASL) on camera

• Participate in filming during the scheduled week

• Follow direction from the commercial production team

• Represent the brand in an authentic and engaging way

Requirements

• Deaf or hard of hearing individuals who use ASL

• Comfortable performing on camera

• Must be available for filming in NYC

• Must have valid ID to complete federal I-9 documentation

• Non-union project

Compensation

• $2,000 principal pay rate (inclusive of usage)

• Commercial credit

• Professional production experience

• Opportunity to represent authentic ASL users in advertising

Experienced Balloon Artist for TV Series “Minivan”

Job Description
A television series is now casting an experienced balloon artist to appear in a middle school fair scene for the upcoming series Minivan. Filming will take place in Pearl River, NY, and production is seeking a skilled performer who can create a variety of balloon shapes including animals, hats, and specialty designs.

This background role is covered under a SAG-AFTRA CBA agreement and qualifies for the Special Ability rate. Casting directors are looking for someone with real professional balloon artistry experience who can perform confidently on camera. Talent with their own balloon supplies is strongly encouraged.

If you’re a creative balloon artist ready to showcase your skills on a professional TV set, this is an exciting paid opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a balloon artist at a middle school fair

• Create balloon animals, hats, and custom balloon shapes on camera

• Bring your own balloon kit and supplies if available

• Follow direction from the production team

• Be fully available for the scheduled shoot date

Requirements

• Professional balloon artist experience required

• Ability to create multiple balloon shapes and designs

• Must be local to Pearl River, NY or NYC area

• Open to SAG-AFTRA and non-union performers

• Submit clear current photos and examples of balloon artwork

• Confirm full availability for 3/6

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA Special Ability Rate: $234 for 8 hours

• Covered under SAG-AFTRA CBA agreement

• Professional television production credit

• Opportunity for future background bookings