Holiday Commercial Casting Call
Job Description
A heartwarming holiday commercial is now casting non-union Black/African-American talent for a family-centered production. This opportunity is perfect for actors who can bring warmth, charm, and relatability to the screen.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray family members in a holiday-themed commercial
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Deliver authentic and emotionally engaging performances
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Participate in callbacks, fittings, and scheduled shoot dates
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Collaborate with production to bring a warm, family-centered narrative to life
Requirements
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Grandma (Female, 60–70): Caring, warm, and outgoing
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Dad (Male, 37–43): Proud father, grounded, values family moments
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Mia (Female, 6–8): Cute, bright, bubbly, and curious
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TJ (Male, 9–11): Cheerful, inspiring, full of spark, guides the story
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Must not have appeared in grocery store commercials or this client’s ads within the past 2 years
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Local hire only; must be available for fittings, callbacks, and shoot days
Compensation
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$1,000 session fee (10-hour day)
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$1,500 usage fee (1 year, renewable)
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Local/Regional TV + Digital
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15% commission applies
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Job Responsibilities
- Perform a principal role in a pharmaceutical brand campaign.
- Work on camera according to the campaign’s creative direction.
- Follow direction from the production team during filming.
- Complete a self-tape during the casting process.
Requirements
- Female talent.
- Ages 40–50.
- Open to any ethnic appearance.
- Must know how to self-tape.
- Must provide a headshot.
Compensation
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Job Description
The non-union feature film “Iceberg” is casting an actress for the supporting role of Jane, Jonathan’s mother. Jane is quiet, withdrawn, and emotionally distant while carrying the lasting effects of a supernatural encounter. The role calls for a performer who can communicate grief, isolation, and emotional complexity through a subtle dramatic performance.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray Jane in a supporting feature film role.
- Deliver a restrained and emotionally layered performance.
- Portray grief, emotional distance, and the effects of supernatural events.
- Develop believable family relationships with fellow cast members.
- Follow direction from the filmmaker and production team.
Requirements
- Female actor in her 50s.
- White.
- Strong dramatic and emotional acting ability.
- Comfortable portraying a quiet, withdrawn, and emotionally complex character.
- Able to communicate emotion through subtle on-camera performance.
- Must be able to work in North Alabama.
Compensation
- $100 per day.
Iceberg – Teen Andrew Lead Role
Job Description
The non-union feature film “Iceberg” is seeking a teen actor to play Andrew, Jonathan’s loyal best friend, in a found-footage horror production filming in North Alabama. Andrew is quick-witted, funny, fiercely loyal, and capable of bringing lightness to tense situations while remaining courageous when supernatural events become dangerous.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform the lead role of Teen Andrew in a feature film.
- Bring humor, loyalty, and personality to the character.
- Perform suspenseful and supernatural scenes.
- Build believable chemistry with the actor portraying Jonathan.
- Follow creative direction throughout filming.
Requirements
- Boy with a playing age of 12–14.
- White.
- Straight brown hair.
- Average build.
- Quick-witted and expressive performance style.
- Ability to balance humor with dramatic and suspenseful material.
- Must be able to work in North Alabama.
Compensation
- $125 per day.
Iceberg – Teen Susan Lead Role
Job Description
The non-union feature film “Iceberg” is casting a teen actress for the lead role of Susan. The character is one of Jonathan’s closest friends and becomes deeply involved in a terrifying supernatural mystery after an encounter at an ancient evil presence within a crumbling plantation home. This role requires an actress capable of portraying a gradual and unsettling emotional transformation.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray Teen Susan in a lead feature film role.
- Perform dramatic and supernatural horror scenes.
- Develop authentic chemistry with other principal characters.
- Portray a gradual emotional and behavioral transformation.
- Follow direction and collaborate with the cast and production team.
Requirements
- Girl with a playing age of 12–14.
- White.
- Brown hair.
- Average build.
- Strong emotional range and natural acting ability.
- Comfortable portraying supernatural and horror-themed material.
- Must be able to work in North Alabama.
Compensation
- $125 per day.
Iceberg – Teen Jonathan Lead Role
Job Description
The non-union feature film “Iceberg” is seeking a teen actor for the lead role of Teen Jonathan. This dramatic horror role follows Jonathan as he transitions toward adulthood while uncovering the haunted history surrounding his family home and the mysterious woods nearby. Filming will take place in North Alabama.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform the lead role of Teen Jonathan in a feature film.
- Portray emotionally intense and suspenseful scenes.
- Develop a believable character experiencing supernatural events and family mysteries.
- Take direction from the filmmaker and production team.
- Collaborate professionally with fellow actors throughout filming.
Requirements
- Boy with a playing age of 12–14.
- White.
- Brown hair.
- Thin build.
- Braces.
- Strong dramatic acting ability.
- Comfortable performing suspenseful and horror-themed material.
- Must be able to work in North Alabama.
Compensation
- $125 per day.
Iceberg – Kid Jonathan Lead Role
Job Description
The non-union feature film “Iceberg” is casting a young actor for the lead role of Kid Jonathan. Filming will take place in North Alabama. The character is an energetic, quick-witted boy with a smart mouth and vivid imagination, offering a young performer the opportunity to take on a significant role in a found-footage horror film.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray Kid Jonathan in a lead feature film role.
- Deliver an energetic, expressive, and believable performance.
- Perform scripted dramatic and horror scenes.
- Work closely with the director and fellow cast members.
- Follow creative direction and maintain professionalism throughout production.
Requirements
- Boy with a playing age of 8–11.
- White.
- Brown hair.
- Thin build.
- Energetic and quick-witted personality.
- Strong ability to portray an imaginative and expressive character.
- Must be able to work in North Alabama.
Compensation
- $125 per day.
Miami Prelight Stand-In – African American Male
Job Description
A Miami production is seeking an African American male for a prelight stand-in role. The ideal talent is approximately ages 25–35 with a tall, lean-athletic build and must closely match the requested physical specifications. This role involves assisting lighting and camera teams during prelight by standing for extended periods, hitting marks, and following technical direction. The selected stand-in will not appear in the final footage.
Job Responsibilities
- Work as a prelight stand-in for the lighting and camera departments.
- Stand for extended periods while crews prepare lighting and camera setups.
- Hit assigned marks accurately and consistently.
- Follow technical direction from lighting, camera, and production teams.
- Maintain professionalism throughout a workday of up to 10 hours.
Requirements
- African American male, approximately ages 25–35.
- Height: approximately 6’7″–6’9″.
- Weight: approximately 200–225 lbs.
- Tall, lean-athletic build.
- Comfortable standing for extended periods.
- Able to hit marks and follow detailed technical direction.
- Must work as a Miami local hire.
Compensation
- $600 minus 20% agency fee.
- Up to one 10-hour day.
Feature Film – American Accent Roles in UK/Europe
Job Description
A feature film from an Oscar-winning director is seeking people with American accents who are currently based in the UK or Europe. This open casting call welcomes performers of all experience levels, including first-time actors. The production is looking for authentic American voices and personalities for multiple paid film roles.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform a role in a professional feature film production.
- Use an authentic American accent during filming.
- Bring a natural and believable presence to the assigned character.
- Follow direction from the director and production team.
- Collaborate professionally with cast and crew throughout production.
Requirements
- Must have an American accent.
- Must be based in the UK or Europe.
- Open to all levels of acting experience.
- No previous professional acting experience required.
- Comfortable performing on camera and following creative direction.
Compensation
- All selected roles are paid.
- Compensation will be discussed with selected talent
Australian Feature Film – Actors With Down Syndrome
Job Description
An Australian feature film is seeking two confident performers with Down syndrome for paid roles in a professional production filming in Sydney. Casting is open to talent ages 25–35 with strong personalities, fluent English, and an interest in acting. Previous professional acting experience is welcome but not required. The production encourages performers from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform a featured role in a professional Australian feature film.
- Memorize scripted lines and perform scenes with another actor.
- Bring confidence, personality, and a strong screen presence to the character.
- Take direction from the director and production team.
- Collaborate professionally with cast and crew during filming.
Requirements
- Performers with Down syndrome ages 25–35.
- Men and women are encouraged to apply.
- Fluent English speaker.
- Must be confident memorizing and performing scripted lines.
- Strong personality and screen presence encouraged.
- No previous professional acting experience required.
- Male performers from Lebanese or Arab cultural backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply, although casting is open to diverse backgrounds.
Compensation
- All roles are paid.
- Compensation will be discussed with selected performers.
Nationwide Biopic Movie – Boys Ages 13–15
Job Description
A nationwide biopic movie is casting two boys ages 13–15 for featured acting roles. The production is seeking young performers with authentic connections to rap, hip-hop, and music culture. One role calls for a boy with experience participating in schoolyard rap competitions, while the second seeks someone knowledgeable about music who enjoys spending time in record shops and can portray a young Warren G.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform a featured role in a nationwide biopic movie.
- Portray a young character connected to rap and hip-hop culture.
- Deliver a natural and believable on-camera performance.
- Follow direction from the director and production team.
- Participate professionally in rehearsals and filming as required.
Requirements
- Boys ages 13–15.
- Actor 1: Experience participating in rap competitions or freestyle battles in schoolyards.
- Actor 2: Strong knowledge and passion for music with familiarity or interest in record shops.
- Actor 2 should be able to authentically portray a young Warren G.
- Comfortable performing on camera and taking direction.
- Parent or legal guardian participation and consent required.
Compensation
- Compensation will be discussed with selected talent.
Automotive Mechanics – Recurring Background Role
Job Description
A production filming in Senoia, Georgia, is seeking talent with professional automotive and motorsports experience for recurring background roles. This opportunity is ideal for automotive mechanics, tire service professionals, racers, motorsports specialists, and individuals experienced with performance vehicles. Selected talent should have flexible availability for recurring work throughout the production period.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform as recurring background talent in automotive-focused scenes.
- Use real-world automotive or motorsports knowledge to create authentic scenes.
- Follow direction from the production team while working on set.
- Maintain professional and consistent availability for recurring filming.
- Perform tasks appropriate to your automotive experience when directed.
Requirements
- Experience as an automotive mechanic or related automotive professional.
- Tire service experience is welcome.
- Racing or motorsports experience is encouraged.
- Knowledge of performance vehicles is a plus.
- Relevant professional training, certifications, or specialties are preferred.
- Must have flexible availability for recurring work.
- Must be able to work in Senoia, Peachtree City, Hampton, or surrounding Georgia areas.
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SAG-AFTRA Commercial – Father-in-Law OCP Lead
Job Description
A SAG-AFTRA commercial is casting a Mexican or Mexican American man for an OCP lead role filming in Atlanta, Georgia. The production is seeking a grounded, friendly, and approachable performer who can bring warmth and authenticity to a family-focused commercial role. This opportunity requires talent to work as a Georgia local hire.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform as the Father-in-Law OCP lead in a professional commercial.
- Deliver a natural, warm, and believable on-camera performance.
- Create authentic chemistry with fellow cast members.
- Follow creative direction throughout production.
- Maintain a professional and collaborative presence on set.
Requirements
- Male talent ages 50–70.
- Mexican or Mexican American.
- Grounded, friendly, warm, and approachable personality.
- Comfortable performing naturally on camera.
- Must work as a Georgia local hire in Atlanta.
Compensation
- Approximately $5,843.96 per principal talent.
- Rate includes session fee, one year of digital/cable usage, and applicable Pension & Health contributions.
