O’Connor Casting Company

Casting Real Families for Disney Cruise Line Promotional Project

Job Description:
Disney Cruise Line is seeking multiple real families to participate in an exciting promotional project on board the new DCL “Treasure” ship. Selected families will experience a 5-night cruise, where they will be featured in b-roll footage to be used for Disney’s advertising efforts. The ideal families should have lively personalities, a love for Disney, and the ability to be natural and expressive on camera. This project is an opportunity to showcase the diversity of real families and their unique stories.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate as a family unit in filming activities during a 5-day cruise experience.
• Engage in various onboard activities while being filmed, maintaining a fun and energetic attitude.
• Interact naturally on camera, portraying genuine enjoyment of the cruise experience.
• Attend a wardrobe fitting prior to the shoot dates.

Requirements:

• Families must consist of a minimum of 4 members (2 parents + 2 children). Grandparents are also welcome to join.
• Children must be between the ages of 6-13 years old.
• All participants must hold valid passports that are active through May 2025.
• Open to families who are US citizens residing in North America (excluding New York and Los Angeles).

Compensation:

• $750 per shoot day, per person.
• $250 per person for travel or wardrobe fitting days.
• Additional $1,500 per person for footage usage rights across all media formats (video and stills) in perpetuity.

Casting Call: Baby Actor for Disney Hits Commercial

Job Details: We are excited to announce a casting call for a baby (age 0-6 months) to be featured in a commercial for Disney Hits. This role requires a baby who can engage with the camera and demonstrate expressive, adorable reactions.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in a brief audition process through a submitted video.
• Attend a callback session in person if selected (May 3rd).
• If further selected, participate in a wardrobe fitting scheduled for the week of May 15th.
• Be available with a parent or guardian for the shoot on Tuesday, May 21st.

Requirements:

• Baby must be between 0-6 months old at the time of the shoot.
• Parent or guardian must provide consent and be present during all activities, including shoot and fittings.
• Ability to travel to and be present in Chicago for the shoot and other activities.

Compensation:

• $500 for participation on the shoot day.
• An additional $1,200 if the baby is featured and recognizable in the final commercial output on various platforms including the client’s website, social media, streaming services, cinemas, and industrial displays for one year.
• An extra $2,000 bonus if the commercial is aired on broadcast television for one year.

Alt for Norge Season 11 Casting Call

Job Title: Contestant for “Alt for Norge” Season 11 (The Great Norway Adventure)

Job Description: We are casting for the 11th season of the Emmy award-winning show, “Alt for Norge” (The Great Norway Adventure). Join us as we continue to send Norwegian-Americans on the journey of a lifetime to discover their heritage, meet long-lost relatives, and compete in culturally enriching challenges. This is more than a casting call; it’s an invitation to embark on an epic adventure that could change your life!

Responsibilities:

• Participate in various cultural, physical, and social challenges throughout Norway.

• Engage with other contestants, locals, and the production crew in a respectful and spirited manner.

• Be willing to delve into personal heritage and explore what it means to connect with one’s roots.

• Be adaptable and maintain a positive attitude throughout the filming process.

Requirements:

• Must be of Norwegian descent (at least partially).

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

• Must be a resident of the United States.

• Must be willing and able to travel to Norway for the duration of filming.

• No prior major television appearances.

• Strong physical and mental stamina.

• A valid passport and ability to obtain any necessary visas.

• Must not be a candidate for public office until after the broadcast of the program.

Compensation Details:

• A once-in-a-lifetime adventure in Norway.

• A chance to win a cash prize of $20,000.