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Conversation Participants for Speech Technology Research Project

Job Description

A paid speech technology research project is seeking participants in Vancouver, British Columbia, to have natural conversations with another person while helping improve speech recognition and interpretive technology. The project supports technology that processes and understands different ways people speak, including applications related to accessibility and assistive technology. This is not a voice-cloning or generative AI project, and participants’ voices will not be used to create synthetic performances. Acting or technology experience is not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in natural, unscripted conversations with another person.
• Speak clearly and authentically during recorded research sessions.
• Help researchers improve technology designed to recognize and interpret human speech.
• Follow session instructions provided by the research team.
• Participate professionally throughout sessions lasting approximately 4–8 hours.

Requirements

• Comfortable having natural conversations with another person.
• No acting experience required.
• No AI or technology background required.
• Able to communicate naturally during extended recording sessions.
• Must be able to participate in projects based in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Compensation

• Up to $125 per hour.
• Paid projects generally run 4–8 hours, with most sessions lasting approximately 8 hours.

Principal Actors for Health Insurance Commercial

Job Description

A health insurance commercial filming in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is seeking men and women for principal roles. Casting is open to performers of all ethnicities, with both SAG-AFTRA and non-union talent eligible for consideration. Selected performers should bring an authentic, relatable, and professional presence to this South Florida commercial campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a principal role for a health insurance commercial.
• Deliver natural and relatable on-camera performances.
• Participate in commercial scenes and interactions as directed.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming.

Requirements

• Men and women ages 35–50.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• SAG-AFTRA and non-union performers may be considered.
• Must be available to work in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
• Must be available for all required production commitments.

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA Principal Scale under the Miami Regional Commercials Code.
• Compensation is paid per workday.

Job Description

LETHFW is holding an open model casting for upcoming fashion opportunities. The casting is open to male and female models who are comfortable and confident walking in front of a crowd and camera. No previous modeling experience is necessary. During the casting, the team will take measurements, capture a few photos, and ask each model to complete a short runway walk. Talent should arrive prepared to present themselves naturally and confidently.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in an open model casting.
• Complete a short runway walk for the casting team.
• Have measurements and photos taken during the casting.
• Demonstrate confidence in front of a crowd and camera.
• Follow instructions provided by the casting team.

Requirements

• Male and female models ages 13 and older.
• No previous modeling experience required.
• Must be comfortable and confident in front of a crowd and camera.
• Wear fitted clothing and heels to the casting.
• Must attend the in-person casting at Fairmont Common, 2810 Fairway St S.

Compensation

• Compensation is not specified.

Community Heroes for Holiday Commercial

Job Description

A holiday commercial is seeking inspiring community heroes who go above and beyond to make a positive difference in the lives of others. The production wants to surprise and celebrate someone whose generosity, dedication, or heroic contributions have strengthened their community. Potential honorees may include teachers, coaches, volunteer firefighters, soup kitchen directors, community organizers, or other local heroes who genuinely love Christmas. Family, friends, and community members are encouraged to nominate deserving individuals.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a surprise holiday commercial honoring community service and positive impact.
• Share an authentic story of giving back, helping others, or strengthening the local community.
• Participate in a holiday-themed celebration alongside family, friends, and community members.
• Engage naturally with the production while the honoree’s contributions are recognized.
• Help create an uplifting and meaningful holiday commercial.

Requirements

• Must be someone who has made a meaningful positive impact on their community.
• Teachers, coaches, volunteer firefighters, nonprofit volunteers, community organizers, and other local heroes may be considered.
• Must have a genuine love of Christmas and the holiday season.
• Nominees should have a compelling story of service, generosity, leadership, or community involvement.
• The nomination must remain a surprise for the person being considered.

Compensation

• Selected participants will be paid for their time.

Baseball Kid for Sports and Outdoor Retail Commercial

Job Description

A sports and outdoor retailer commercial filming in Austin is seeking a teenage boy with genuine baseball experience. The role requires a young athlete who can confidently throw and catch a baseball on camera while participating in authentic family and sports-focused scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a young baseball player in a commercial.
• Throw and catch a baseball naturally on camera.
• Demonstrate authentic baseball skills during filming.
• Participate in family and sports-related scenes.
• Follow age-appropriate direction from the production team.

Requirements

• Boy ages 13–16.
• Must have previous baseball experience.
• Must be comfortable throwing and catching a baseball back and forth.
• Confident demonstrating baseball skills on camera.
• Must be able to work in Austin, Texas.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $700 for 12 hours, including session and usage.
• Additional 15% agency fee, if applicable.
• $50 fitting rate.

Backyard Kids for Sports and Outdoor Retail Commercial

Job Description

A national sports and outdoor retailer commercial is seeking children for backyard lifestyle scenes filming in Austin, Texas. The production is looking for kids who can bring natural energy and playful personalities to the campaign. Experience operating age-appropriate ride-on outdoor toys is a plus.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in backyard scenes for a commercial campaign.
• Participate in age-appropriate outdoor activities.
• Operate ride-on outdoor toys if comfortable and directed.
• Follow simple instructions from the production team.
• Bring natural energy and personality to the camera.

Requirements

• Any gender.
• Ages 4–16.
• Comfortable participating in outdoor commercial scenes.
• Experience driving ride-on outdoor toys is a plus.
• Must be able to work in Austin, Texas.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $700 for 12 hours, including session and usage.
• Additional 15% agency fee, if applicable.
• $50 fitting rate.

BBQ Friends for Sports and Outdoor Retail Commercial

Job Description

A sports and outdoor retailer commercial filming in Austin is seeking adults to portray friends enjoying a backyard BBQ. This paid non-union opportunity is looking for performers who can create relaxed, authentic social interactions and bring natural energy to a lifestyle advertising campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray friends socializing at a backyard BBQ.
• Perform natural conversations and reactions on camera.
• Participate in lifestyle and group scenes as directed.
• Interact authentically with other cast members.
• Follow production direction throughout filming.

Requirements

• Any gender.
• Ages 25–45.
• Comfortable performing in social and backyard lifestyle scenes.
• Natural and engaging on-camera presence.
• Must be able to work in Austin, Texas.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $700 for 12 hours, including session and usage.
• Additional 15% agency fee, if applicable.
• $50 fitting rate.

Red Light Therapy Mom for Sports and Outdoor Retail Commercial

Job Description

A popular sports and outdoor retailer is casting a female performer for a non-union commercial filming in Austin. The selected talent will portray a mom using a red light therapy mask as part of a lifestyle-focused advertising scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a mom in a lifestyle commercial.
• Use a red light therapy mask naturally on camera.
• Participate in family or home-based commercial scenes as directed.
• Deliver authentic reactions and interactions.
• Follow creative direction throughout production.

Requirements

• Female talent.
• Ages 35–45.
• Comfortable using a red light therapy mask.
• Comfortable appearing in lifestyle-focused advertising content.
• Must be able to work in Austin, Texas.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $700 for 12 hours, including session and usage.
• Additional 15% agency fee, if applicable.
• $50 fitting rate.

Baseball Dad for Sports and Outdoor Retail Commercial

Job Description

A sports and outdoor retail commercial is seeking a male performer to portray a baseball dad in Austin, Texas. Casting is looking for talent with genuine baseball experience who can confidently throw and catch a baseball during natural family-focused commercial scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a baseball dad in a commercial campaign.
• Throw and catch a baseball naturally on camera.
• Perform authentic family and sports-related interactions.
• Follow direction during filming.
• Demonstrate real baseball skills throughout the scene.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Ages 35–45.
• Must have previous baseball experience.
• Comfortable throwing and catching a baseball back and forth.
• Must be able to work in Austin, Texas.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $700 for 12 hours, including session and usage.
• Additional 15% agency fee, if applicable.
• $50 fitting rate.

BBQ Dad for Sports and Outdoor Retail Commercial

Job Description

A popular sports and outdoor retailer commercial filming in Austin, Texas, is seeking a male actor to portray a BBQ dad. This non-union commercial role is looking for someone who is comfortable grilling and has real experience cooking for family and friends. Individual talent and real families are welcome to participate in the campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a dad grilling during a lifestyle commercial scene.
• Demonstrate natural and confident grilling skills on camera.
• Interact authentically with other performers in family and backyard scenes.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Maintain a relaxed and engaging on-camera presence.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Ages 35–45.
• Comfortable using a grill.
• Must have experience grilling for family and friends.
• Must be able to work in Austin, Texas.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $700 for 12 hours, including session and usage.
• Additional 15% agency fee, if applicable.
• $50 fitting rate.

Job Description

A coming-of-age comedy/drama short film is casting a male performer in his 20s for a dual actor and voice-over role connected to Reese’s ex-boyfriend. The performer will provide the voice for an AI character with six lines and will also appear as Reese’s ex-boyfriend in a non-speaking capacity. The character has a musician/film-bro quality and is somewhat lost in life but genuinely trying his best.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform six lines as the AI voice.
• Appear on camera as Reese’s ex-boyfriend.
• Portray the ex-boyfriend naturally without spoken dialogue.
• Bring a believable musician/film-bro quality to the character.
• Follow performance and voice-over direction from the production team.

Requirements

• Male performer in his 20s.
• Open ethnicity.
• Comfortable performing both voice-over and on-camera work.
• Able to portray a slightly directionless but sympathetic young man.
• Union and non-union performers may apply.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Job Description

A coming-of-age comedy/drama short film is casting a principal performer to play Evan, Reese’s roommate and best friend. Evan is kind, thoughtful, and emotionally perceptive, with an ability to see the bigger picture when emotions become overwhelming. When Reese wakes Evan up with a plan to egg her ex-boyfriend’s house, Evan is hesitant but ultimately wants to support her friend. The character requires a warm, grounded performance with natural comedic timing and believable friendship chemistry.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Evan in a principal role.
• Develop a convincing roommate and best-friend dynamic with Reese.
• Balance Evan’s hesitation with genuine loyalty and care for her friend.
• Deliver thoughtful, naturalistic comedic and dramatic moments.
• Follow direction and collaborate with the production team.

Requirements

• Female or non-binary performer in their 20s.
• Open ethnicity.
• Able to portray a kind, thoughtful, emotionally intelligent character.
• Strong naturalistic acting and comedic timing.
• Union and non-union performers may apply.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.