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StreetEasy Commercial Casting Call for Actors and Real Couples in New York City

Job Description

An upcoming StreetEasy commercial production is seeking non-union actors, models, and real couples for a lifestyle advertising campaign filming in New York City. The casting team is looking for authentic New Yorkers with distinctive appearances, strong personalities, and a natural sense of style. Roles include real couples, new parents, creative professionals, sophisticated older women, and blue-collar workers. This exciting commercial casting opportunity is ideal for performers who can bring personality, confidence, and authenticity to a campaign celebrating New York City life.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray assigned characters in a professional lifestyle commercial for StreetEasy.

• Deliver natural, authentic, and engaging on-camera performances.

• Showcase personal style, personality, and realistic New York City experiences.

• Follow creative direction from the commercial director and production team.

• Participate in wardrobe fittings and other required production preparations.

• Collaborate with fellow actors, models, and production crew members.

• Maintain professionalism throughout filming.

• Participate in commercial photography and video production as required.

Requirements

• Open to non-union actors, models, and real couples.

• Must be available to work in New York City.

• Must have a distinctive appearance, natural confidence, and strong on-camera presence.

• Comfortable following creative direction and participating in commercial filming.

• Must fit one of the following casting roles:

• The Real Couple (30s): A real couple in their mid-30s with an authentic New Yorker personality, a strong sense of style, striking appearances, and interesting features.

• The New Father (30s): Male talent in their mid-30s with a genuine New Yorker vibe, stylish appearance, and distinctive features.

• The New Mother (30s): Female talent in their mid-30s with a strong sense of style, striking features, and an authentic New York City presence.

• The Brooklyn Creative (20s): Talent in their late 20s with an artistic, curated sense of style, unusual features, and a creative New Yorker personality.

• The Uptowner (60s–70s): Female talent with a graceful, confident, sophisticated, warm, and eclectic personality. A distinctive fashion sense inspired by Diane von Furstenberg is ideal.

• Window Washer (40s–50s): Male talent with a hardworking, blue-collar appearance, interesting features, and natural confidence.

• Must be comfortable with the commercial’s advertising usage terms, including digital, social media, outdoor advertising, and promotional materials.

• Must be willing to participate in the required wardrobe fitting.

• Must be reliable, professional, and comfortable working with a commercial production team.

Compensation

• Session Fee: $500 + 20% agency fee, if applicable.

• Fitting Fee: $150 + 20% agency fee, if applicable.

• Buyout Fee: $4,500 + 20% agency fee, if applicable.

• Option Renewal: $4,950 (includes a 10% rate increase) + 20% agency fee, if applicable.

• Total Initial Compensation: $5,150, including session, fitting, and buyout fees, excluding applicable agency fees.

• Total Potential Compensation: $10,100, including initial compensation and option renewal, if exercised, excluding applicable agency fees.

“Kenny” Short Film Casting Call

Kenrick Prince’s short film “Kenny” is casting actors in New York, NY for a shoot running November 20 through November 23. The film follows a gay Bahamian asylum seeker in New York who, two nights before his immigration interview, is forced to confront how much of his identity he must perform to be believed by the immigration system, becoming what they expect to see and learning that safety has a price. The production is seeking actors to portray four roles: Kenny, the intelligent, dryly funny lead; Kito, his fiercely protective supporting friend; Leonard, the charming featured antagonist; and Larry, the animated day player. Compensation is $257 per day, and submissions are due by October 23.

Responsibilities:

• Portray Kenny, the lead: a tall, masculine-presenting Black/Bahamian gay man in his mid-20s with a mild Bahamian accent
• Perform a heavy dramatic role including movement/dance and choreographed intimate-content material as Kenny
• Portray Kito, the supporting friend: a late-20s Black/Ugandan gay man who is observant, witty, and fiercely protective
• Build strong friendship chemistry with the actor playing Kenny as Kito
• Portray Leonard, the supporting featured antagonist: a put-together, charming, attentive White man in his 30s, patient and driven by a desire to control
• Portray Larry, the supporting day player: an early-30s Black/Jamaican gay man, masculine-presenting, animated, and the life of any table
• Work the shoot in New York, NY from November 20 to November 23

Requirements:

• Male actors able to portray the stated roles: Kenny (mid-20s),Kito (late 20s),Leonard (30s),Larry (early 30s)
• Kenny role: tall, masculine-presenting, mild Bahamian accent; intelligent, dryly funny, proud, careful and deliberate
• Kito role: masculine-presenting; warmth, restraint, humor, and strong friendship chemistry with Kenny
• Leonard role: able to build believable chemistry while playing warmth as a weapon
• Larry role: strong comic-conversational timing with an authentic Jamaican accent/patois
• Comfort with the film’s intimacy notice: the story includes a choreographed simulated scene involving physical intimacy and close bodily contact; no nudity or actual sexual activity will occur
• Available for the shoot in New York, NY from November 20 to November 23

Compensation:

• $257 per day

New York City Casting Call for Basketball Players

Full Stop Productions is seeking experienced local character performers with strong basketball skills for a paid opportunity in New York City. The casting is looking for energetic performers with previous performance experience who meet the specified costume fit requirements. The opportunity will take place on October 24, 2026, in New York, New York.

Responsibilities:

• Perform as a character performer for the production.
• Demonstrate strong basketball skills as required for the role.
• Bring energy and performance experience to the production.
• Be available in New York City on October 24, 2026.

Requirements:

• Must be an experienced local character performer.
• Must have strong basketball skills.
• Must be between 5’8″ and 6’0″ in height.
• Must have a lean and athletic build.
• Must have performance experience.

Compensation:

• Compensation details were not provided.

Job Description

MMY Dream Expo is seeking professional, friendly, and outgoing event hostesses and an experienced event emcee for an upcoming corporate event in New York City. This paid event staffing opportunity will take place at The Westin New York at Times Square and offers positions for individuals with strong communication, hospitality, and public speaking skills. Event hostesses will assist with guest registration, check-in, and attendee support, while the event emcee will host the program, introduce speakers, and engage the audience. This opportunity is ideal for experienced event professionals, brand ambassadors, hosts, and presenters looking to work at a corporate event in Manhattan.

Job Responsibilities

• Welcome and professionally greet corporate event guests and attendees.
• Assist with event registration, guest check-in, and attendee coordination.
• Provide directions, event information, and general on-site assistance to guests.
• Maintain a friendly, approachable, and professional presence throughout the event.
• Support event organizers with guest management and general event operations.
• For the Event Emcee role, host the corporate event and introduce scheduled speakers.
• Engage with the audience and maintain an energetic, welcoming atmosphere.
• Ensure smooth transitions between speakers, presentations, and event activities.
• Collaborate with event organizers and production staff to maintain the program schedule.
• Deliver a positive and memorable experience for all attendees.

Requirements

• Must be available to work in New York City.
• Event location: The Westin New York at Times Square, 270 West 43rd Street, New York, NY.
• Must be available for the scheduled event hours of 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
• Professional, friendly, outgoing, and confident personality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience in event hosting, hospitality, corporate events, or brand ambassador work is preferred.
• Event hostess candidates should be comfortable assisting guests with registration and check-in.
• Event emcee candidates should demonstrate strong public speaking and audience engagement skills.
• Ability to introduce speakers and manage event program transitions professionally.
• Reliable, punctual, organized, and comfortable working in a corporate event environment.
• Ability to collaborate with event organizers and provide excellent customer service.

Compensation

• Event Hostesses: $35 per hour.
• Event Emcee (MC): $80 per hour.

Job Description

A new thriller and horror feature film is seeking actors ages 18 and older for an upcoming production in New York City. This paid acting opportunity is ideal for aspiring and experienced performers interested in working on a suspenseful feature film project. The production is expected to be released in theaters and on major streaming platforms, offering selected talent the opportunity to gain valuable on-set experience and receive IMDb credit. Actors who are passionate about horror movies, thriller productions, and professional filmmaking are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform assigned acting roles in a thriller and horror feature film.
• Deliver natural and engaging on-camera performances that support the film’s suspenseful storyline.
• Follow direction from the director and production team during filming.
• Collaborate with fellow actors and crew members to create compelling scenes.
• Maintain professionalism and focus throughout the production.
• Participate in rehearsals and filming activities as required.
• Adapt performances to meet the creative vision and requirements of the project.

Requirements

• Actors must be 18 years old or older.
• Open to aspiring and experienced actors.
• Must be available to work in New York City.
• Comfortable performing in thriller and horror film scenes.
• Ability to follow direction and collaborate with the production team.
• Strong communication skills and a professional attitude on set.
• Passion for acting, filmmaking, and suspense-driven storytelling.
• Previous film or television acting experience is an advantage but is not specifically required.

Compensation

• Paid acting opportunity.
• Specific payment rates have not been disclosed.
• IMDb credit provided.

Job Description

October 24th!

An experiential marketing agency is seeking enthusiastic and outgoing brand ambassadors for an upcoming guerrilla-style promotional activation in New York City. This exciting brand ambassador opportunity involves engaging with consumers, distributing product samples, and surprising visitors with special celebratory gifts in the Soho and Noho areas of Manhattan. Ideal candidates are confident, personable, energetic, and passionate about fragrance, personal care, and self-care products. This paid promotional event is perfect for individuals who enjoy interacting with the public and creating memorable brand experiences.

Job Responsibilities

• Represent a consumer brand during an experiential marketing activation in New York City.
• Greet and engage consumers with enthusiasm and professionalism.
• Distribute promotional product samples and special celebratory gifts to visitors.
• Create positive and memorable interactions that strengthen brand awareness.
• Communicate product information and engage consumers in friendly conversations.
• Maintain an energetic, approachable, and confident presence throughout the event.
• Participate in candid promotional photography and video documentation during consumer interactions.
• Collaborate with the event team to ensure a successful brand activation.

Requirements

• Male -identifying candidates.
• Must be available to work in the Soho and Noho areas of New York City.
• Confident, outgoing, and comfortable approaching and engaging with consumers.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Natural conversationalist with a positive and energetic personality.
• Genuine interest in fragrance, personal care, and self-care products.
• Proactive, engaging, and capable of attracting consumer attention.
• Comfortable being photographed and filmed during candid promotional interactions.
• Ability to maintain a professional and camera-ready appearance throughout the activation.
• Experience in brand promotions, experiential marketing, or customer engagement is an advantage.
• Available for event hours of approximately 10:15 AM to 6:15 PM.

Compensation

• $30 per hour.
• Approximately 8 hours of work. 

New York City Casting Call for Video Vixens

A paid casting is seeking two video vixens for a booking with a major rap artist in New York City on October 27. Applicants must provide three photos, their location, age, and availability for consideration.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in a booking with a major rap artist in New York City on October 27.

Requirements:

• Seeking two video vixens.
• Must provide three photos, location, age, and availability.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Compensation:

• Paid booking; rate not specified.

Healthcare Brand Casting Call for People with Vitiligo

A healthcare brand is casting real people with vitiligo for a beauty-style campaign in New York City. No prior experience is required, and the opportunity is open to NYC locals ages 18 and older.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in a beauty-style campaign for a healthcare brand.

Requirements:

• Must have vitiligo.
• Must be age 18 or older.
• Must be a New York City local.
• No experience required.

Compensation:

• Compensation details were not provided.

$1,000/Day Celebrity Owned Fragrance Company Commercial Casting Call

A celebrity-owned fragrance brand is casting female and male models for stills and motion shoots in New York City. The stills shoot is seeking two female models and two male models, ideally West Indian/Caribbean and preferably with a dance background, for two days. The motion shoot is seeking four to five additional female and male models of any race, preferably with an accent. Talent must be based in New York City or able to work as a local hire.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the fragrance brand stills or motion shoot in New York City.
• Stills talent must be available for two days.
• Motion talent will be on set for two hours.

Requirements:

• Must be based in New York City or able to work as a local hire.
• Stills shoot seeks two female and two male models, ideally West Indian/Caribbean.
• A dance background is preferred for stills talent.
• Motion shoot seeks four to five additional female and male models of any race, preferably with an accent.

Compensation:

• Stills shoot: $1,000 per day.
• Motion shoot: $500.

$500 Major Athletic Brand Commercial Casting Call for Body Doubles – New York

Job Description

A major athletic brand commercial is seeking body doubles and stand-ins for an upcoming production in New York. This paid commercial casting opportunity is open to talent ages 21–80 who can work professionally on set and help support the production of a high-profile athletic advertising campaign. Multiple stand-in roles are available, offering aspiring and experienced performers the opportunity to work alongside a professional commercial production team.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a body double or stand-in for a major athletic brand commercial.
• Assist the production team with scene preparation, camera setups, and lighting adjustments.
• Follow direction from the director, assistant directors, and production crew.
• Maintain consistent positioning and movements as required for assigned scenes.
• Collaborate with production staff to ensure smooth filming operations.
• Remain professional, attentive, and prepared throughout the commercial shoot.

Requirements

• Seeking men and women, ages 21–80.
• Open to talent interested in body double and stand-in roles.
• Must be based in or able to work in New York.
• Comfortable working in a professional commercial production environment.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain consistent positioning on set.
• Must be available for the scheduled production.
• Previous stand-in or body double experience is an advantage but not specified as required.
• Additional role-specific requirements may apply depending on the available positions.

Compensation

• $500 rate.