Cocoa Butter Open Casting Call (Pay is $315/Day)

Job Description:
Cocoa Butter is now casting talent for a series of engaging digital video segments featuring food, culture, and personality-driven content. Casting directors are seeking a wide range of participants for multiple themed videos, including duos, families, kids, and individuals with strong on-camera presence. This is a paid opportunity for those who enjoy sharing opinions, cooking, and participating in fun, unscripted experiences.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in on-camera video shoots for themed segments
• Prepare or present food items based on casting theme
• Engage in honest, entertaining conversations and reactions
• Follow direction from the production team during filming
• Be open to feedback and critique on camera

Requirements:

• Must be comfortable on camera and expressive
• Ability to follow specific theme guidelines for each video
• Must be available in Los Angeles or New York depending on role

Role-Specific Requirements:

• Dinner Party: Cookout (LA):
  • Must prepare a dish representing a “Black cookout”
  • Comfortable receiving critique
  • Stand-up comedy background preferred
• Honest Kids Try Each Other’s Lunches (NY):
  • Children ages 3–12
  • Outgoing and not camera shy
• Best Friends Try Each Other’s Girl Dinners (NY):
  • Best friend duo (ages 21–29 preferred)
  • Must submit content featuring both individuals
• Gym Addicts Try Each Other’s High Protein Meals (NY):
  • Familiar with meal prep or macros
  • Active/fitness-oriented lifestyle
• Immigrant Parents Try Each Other’s “Americanized” Dishes (NY):
  • Accents encouraged
  • Gen X preferred but not required
• Black People Try Each Other’s Funeral Plates (LA):
  • Strong sense of humor
  • Dish must include protein, two sides, and dessert

Compensation:

• $315 per participant (includes ingredient reimbursement)
• Transportation not provided