Casting Call: Newborn Baby for TV Commercial (Auckland Based)
Job Detail:
We are currently seeking a newborn baby, or as close to as possible, for a pivotal role in an upcoming TV commercial to be aired in New Zealand. This unique opportunity involves portraying the early life of a character who will be seen growing up throughout the commercial. We aim to find a baby that closely matches the key traits of the character during his newborn phase.
Role: Newborn Baby Character Representation
Job Responsibilities:
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Participate in the filming of a TV commercial, accurately representing a character in their newborn phase.
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Work closely with the director and crew to achieve the desired portrayal and comply with the shooting schedule.
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Be accompanied by a parent or chaperone at all times on set to ensure comfort and safety.
Requirements:
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Age: Newborn or a few months old.
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Ethnicity: Pākehā.
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Eye Color: Blue eyes preferred, but not mandatory.
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Applicants must be based in Auckland and available for the duration of the filming schedule.
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A parent or chaperone must be willing and available to accompany the baby on set at all times.
Compensation Details:
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Primary Role: $750 minus tax. This includes the presence of a parent or chaperone with the baby on set.
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Backup Role: $400 (including the presence of a parent or chaperone on set). If the backup baby is used in the final edit, the payments will be reversed, meaning the backup baby will receive $750 minus tax, and the initially chosen baby will receive $400.
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Casting Families for Paid Home Experience Campaign
Job Description
A unique commercial campaign is seeking fun, authentic families who are current Mercury customers and live in Auckland. This is a one-of-a-kind in-home shoot where your space will be transformed into a fully immersive, interactive light and sound experience. The campaign aims to celebrate resilience and humor by spotlighting real families and their quirky or inspiring household stories. Whether it’s a funny disaster or an uplifting comeback, this shoot brings storytelling into your own home — no acting experience required.
Job Responsibilities
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Share a memorable household moment, from funny disasters to family triumphs
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Participate in an in-home production experience, including a full-day shoot
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Be yourselves on camera—no acting required, just natural reactions
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Host the film crew in your home (which will be temporarily reimagined)
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Invite up to 10 family members or friends to participate on shoot day
Requirements
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Must currently be a Mercury customer
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Household must be based in Auckland (renters and owners welcome)
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Home does not need to be fancy—just safe and suitable for filming
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Open to all family types: solo, blended, extended, LGBTQIA+, or multigenerational
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Must be comfortable relocating to a hotel for up to 3 days before and 1 day after filming (covered by production)
Compensation
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Household: $15,000 NZD (up to 6 people), less tax
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Additional location fee for temporary use and redecoration of your home
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Hotel accommodation costs covered during prep and post-filming days
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Friends and family participating:
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Adults: $1,500 NZD each, less tax
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Children: $500 NZD each, less tax
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