MELBOURNE CASTING CALL // REAL IMMIGRANT FAMILY

Job Description

An upcoming medical documentary is seeking real individuals and families across Australia who are currently searching for a medical diagnosis or who experienced an especially long journey before receiving answers. The documentary will explore the time between recognizing that something is wrong and finally receiving a diagnosis, including how emerging technologies such as AI could potentially help shorten that process. Participants should be comfortable speaking openly about their personal experiences and genuinely interested in sharing their stories to help others.

Job Responsibilities

• Share your real medical diagnosis journey on camera.
• Speak openly and comfortably about your personal or family experience.
• Participate in documentary interviews and related filming.
• Work respectfully with the documentary production team.
• Be available for one day of filming during the production window.

Requirements

• Open to people of all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds.
• Individuals and families are encouraged to apply.
• Must currently be seeking a medical diagnosis or have experienced a lengthy diagnosis process.
• Must be comfortable discussing the diagnosis journey on camera.
• Applicants may participate individually or with family members.

Compensation

• This is an unpaid documentary participation opportunity.
• Flights, accommodation, ground transportation, and applicable production-related expenses will be covered when required.

NSW and VIC Small Business Owners Casting Call for Financial Campaign

Job Description
A paid financial campaign casting call is seeking small business owners across New South Wales and Victoria who accept or use major credit cards within their businesses. This opportunity is open to owners of visually interesting small-to-medium businesses, including workshops, shopfronts, design studios, and other spaces with authentic character. The campaign is focused on real business owners and genuine workplaces, so professionally designed spaces are not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a professional financial advertising campaign.
• Represent your small business and workplace authentically on camera.
• Participate in one scout day and two shoot days.
• Work collaboratively with the campaign’s production and creative teams.

Requirements

• Must be a small business owner based in NSW or VIC.
• Business must accept and/or use major credit cards.
• Must operate from a visually interesting small-to-medium business space.
• Workshops, shopfronts, design studios, and other distinctive business locations are welcome.
• Comfortable representing your business on camera.

Compensation

• $10,000 if selected.

Job Description

A feature film proof of concept is casting real truck drivers from across Australia for speaking roles. Current and retired truckers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply for the opportunity to join the main cast. Interstate applicants are welcome, with paid travel available for selected talent. This casting is open to non-represented and freelance performers.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an authentic truck driver in a speaking role.
• Participate in filming for the feature film proof of concept.
• Attend scheduled fittings or recall sessions if required.
• Collaborate with the production team during filming.
• Commit to the required shoot days.

Requirements

• Current or retired truck driver.
• Open to all ages, genders, and ethnicities.
• Must be non-represented or freelance talent.
• Available for filming and any required fitting or recall.
• Comfortable performing in a speaking role.

Compensation

• Standard MEAA/Award film rates.
• Paid travel for selected interstate talent.

Sydney Couples for Commercial Campaign

Job Description

A commercial campaign is seeking Sydney-based couples ages 50–65 with unique and interesting hobbies. This paid opportunity is looking for authentic couples from all backgrounds and abilities who are excited to share their stories on camera. Previous on-camera experience is a bonus but is not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear together in a commercial campaign.
• Showcase your unique hobby or shared interest on camera.
• Participate in authentic lifestyle scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Work collaboratively in a professional production environment.

Requirements

• Couples ages 50–65.
• Must be based in Sydney, Australia.
• Should have an interesting hobby or shared passion.
• Open to all backgrounds and abilities.
• On-camera experience is a plus but not required.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Male Hearing Aid User – Medical TV Commercial

Job Description
A national TV commercial is casting a real male individual who uses hearing aids to appear in a medical technology campaign. This project aims to highlight real voices and lived experiences to promote awareness and accessibility in health care. Talent must be based in Victoria and available to travel to Sydney for the shoot.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a professional commercial shoot as yourself

• Share your real-life experience with hearing aid usage

• Collaborate with the crew to capture authentic and compelling footage

• Attend a wardrobe fitting and follow a scheduled travel itinerary

Requirements

• Male, aged 60s to 80s

• Must currently use hearing aids

• Must be based in Victoria, Australia

• Available for an in-person audition, travel, and shoot days

• Comfortable on camera and able to follow basic direction

Compensation

• $5,000 AUD for participation

• All travel, accommodation, and transportation covered

• One-day shoot (up to 10 hours) with a professional film team

Casting Call for Overweight Individuals in a Commercial Shoot

Job Description
We are looking for authentic, relatable people based in Australia who currently identify as overweight to feature in an upcoming commercial shoot in New Zealand. No prior acting experience is required—this is a great opportunity for those wanting to break into the industry! You’ll participate in active scenes, including workouts and dancing, while sharing your real-life journey.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a commercial shoot with active scenes like workouts and dancing.

• Bring authenticity and enthusiasm to the production.

• Follow directions from the director and crew.

Requirements

• Must be based in Australia and identify as overweight.

• Open to all backgrounds, genders, and experience levels.

• Comfortable being active on camera (e.g., exercising, dancing).

• Available for filming in New Zealand between July 24th and August 2nd.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity (specific rate details available upon application

Passionate Collectors Wanted for Online Marketplace Campaign (Pays $7,000 AUD!)

A popular online marketplace is seeking passionate collectors from the East Coast of Australia for an exciting commercial campaign. Whether you have a vast or highly niche collection—cars, vintage fashion, sneakers, trading cards, toys, or anything extraordinary—this is your chance to showcase your passion on camera!

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a professional commercial shoot
• Share your collection and passion with a broad audience
• Follow direction from the production team for filming
• Be comfortable showcasing your collection and story on camera

Requirements:

• Must reside on the East Coast of Australia
• Collectors of all types are welcome, including vintage clothing, sneakers, cars, trading cards, toys, and more
• Must be available for filming on scheduled dates
• Comfortable being filmed and sharing personal stories

Compensation:

• $7,000 AUD talent fee (excluding tax and super)
• Travel to Sydney covered if applicable

Casting Call – Shopping Centre Campaign in Sydney

A major department store campaign is seeking real families and individuals for a unique opportunity to feature in a professional production. This exciting shoot will take place in Sydney and is perfect for those who want to represent authentic family dynamics.

Job Responsibilities

• Represent assigned roles authentically to align with the campaign’s theme.
• Collaborate with the creative and production teams for a smooth filming process.
• Maintain professionalism on set.

Requirements

• MUM (late 30s to early 40s) and DAUGHTER (5 years).
• EAST ASIAN BOY (6–8 years).
• PACIFIC ISLANDER MAN (mid-30s to 40s) and MUM (60s).
• AUNTIE (40s) and NIECE (15–17 years).
• Must be based in Sydney.
• Submissions should include recent photos and contact details.

Compensation

• Adult Talent: $4,750 AUD.
• Teen Talent: $3,500 AUD.
• Child Talent: $1,250 AUD.
• Fees are subject to tax and super.