Family Casting Calls and Audition
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- Baseball
- Basketball
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- Football
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Surfer Extras for NYC Production
Job Description
A production is seeking real surfers to appear as extras for an upcoming shoot in New York City. The casting team is looking for confident surfers of all genders ages 18 and older who can bring authentic surfing experience to the project.
This paid background acting opportunity is open exclusively to NYC-based talent who can work locally.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear as a surfer extra in a professional production.
- Demonstrate authentic surfing ability on camera.
- Follow direction from the production team during filming.
- Maintain a professional and reliable presence on set.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Open to all genders.
- Must have real surfing experience.
- Must currently be based in New York City.
- Travel expenses are not covered, so local availability is required.
Compensation
- Pay: $642 per day.
- Paid extra opportunity.
Now Casting: Tennessee Football Fans
Job Description
A commercial video shoot is casting Tennessee football fans to celebrate the legendary Vol Navy tradition. Selected fans will appear on camera in a paid 1–2 day shoot on the Tennessee River.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear on camera as a Tennessee football fan
- Showcase your Vol Navy game-day tradition on the water
- Follow direction from the production team during the 1–2 day shoot
Requirements
- Ages 25 and up
- Actively boat down the Tennessee River on game days
- Passionate Tennessee football fan with game-day spirit
Compensation
- Paid 1–2 day shoot (rate not stated in the casting call)
$5,000 Commercial Casting Call for Basketball Play
Job Description
Now casting real basketball players for a commercial filming in Atlanta, Georgia. Seeking men and women, ages 18 to 30 or so, all ethnicities, with legit basketball skills and great on-court presence. Self-reporting talent from other states is welcome, and travel is covered for select talent from Miami or New York.
Job Responsibilities
- Play basketball on camera with strong, authentic skills
- Attend the fitting and rehearsal on October 6
- Be available for the full shoot day on October 7 in Atlanta
Requirements
- Men and women, ages 18–30 or so, all ethnicities
- Must be a legit basketball player with great skills
- Available in Atlanta, Georgia for the fitting and shoot dates
Compensation
- Fitting and rehearsal: $500
- Session and buyout: $4,500
- Travel covered for select talent from Miami or New York
$5,500+ Footlocker Commercial Casting Call for Real Streetballers
Job Description
Mullen Casting is looking for legit street basketball players ages 18-25 with serious skills, personality, swagger, and next-level ball handling for a Foot Locker commercial. Think Harlem Globetrotter energy and AND1 Mixtape-style handles. Actors are welcome, but real players are strongly encouraged. Fitting is October 6 and the shoot is October 7 in Atlanta, GA, with callbacks September 30 on Zoom. Self-tapes are due Monday, September 28 by 6 PM ET.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform streetball moves, tricks, and handles on camera
- Attend the fitting on October 6 in Atlanta, GA
- Shoot on October 7 in Atlanta, GA
- Join a Zoom callback on September 30 if selected
- Submit a self-tape by the deadline following the emailed instructions
Requirements
- Ages 18-25 with legit street basketball skills
- Confident, cool, effortless on-camera presence
- Ball spins, behind-the-back moves, no-look passes, and trick shots a plus
- Trios who already know each other and play together are a bonus
Compensation
- $500 fitting/rehearsal
- $4,500 session/buyout
Job Description
A major athletic brand commercial is casting women, ages 18–25, for a Philadelphia local shoot. Athletic talent who play golf or basketball are encouraged — tomboy and femme energy both welcome.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear on camera for a major athletic brand commercial shoot in Philadelphia
- Showcase golf or basketball skills during the shoot
- Take direction from the production team on set
Requirements
- Age 18–25 years old
- Must have skill level in golf or basketball
- Tomboy / femme energy welcome
- Open to Black, Asian, Native American, Indian, Indigenous, Middle Eastern, North African, and Latinx talent
- Include shoe size with your submission
Compensation
- $2,000 + 20% per day (travel and accommodation covered on top of the talent rate)
- Usage: 2 years from first public use, worldwide, all media
Job Description
A major athletic brand commercial is casting men, ages 18–25, for a Philadelphia local shoot. Ideal for athletic talent who play golf or basketball and want to land a major sportswear commercial.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear on camera for a major athletic brand commercial shoot in Philadelphia
- Showcase golf or basketball skills during the shoot
- Take direction from the production team on set
Requirements
- Age 18–25 years old
- Must have some skill level in golf or basketball
- Open to Black, Asian, Native American, Indian, Indigenous, Middle Eastern, North African, and Latinx talent
- Include shoe size with your submission
Compensation
- $2,000 + 20% per day (travel and accommodation covered on top of the talent rate)
- Usage: 2 years from first public use, worldwide, all media
Job Description
Miami Talent Casting is submitting ASAP for a commercial casting seeking skilled, real avid golfers — men and women ages 20–60. The lower the handicap, the better the chance of booking: you must have a great swing and be confident with the driver.
Fitting takes place October 9–11 with the shoot on October 12, and no travel is paid. If you are a fit, attractive golfer with a strong swing, this commercial offers a guaranteed buyout for skilled golfers and a great on-camera opportunity.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform golf swings on camera, including confident driving
- Attend fitting October 9–11 and the shoot October 12
- Support the commercial’s supporting-role golf scenes
Requirements
- Men and women, ages 20–60
- Real, avid golfer with a great swing — confident with the driver
- Fit and attractive on-camera look
- Available for fitting and shoot; no travel paid
Compensation
- Fitting: $50/hour, up to 2 hours
- Session fee: $500/10 hours
- Buyout: $2,500 — guaranteed for skilled golfers
- All rates minus 20% agency fee
Job Description
Calling all NFL fans — House of Highlights is casting for its CLASH series this October, and fans like you take center stage. If you live and breathe football and you are comfortable on camera, this paid opportunity lets you bring your passion for the game to one of sports media’s most exciting platforms.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear on camera as an NFL fan in a sports media series
- Bring authentic energy and personality to the production
- Take direction from the production team
- Be available for the October production schedule
Requirements
- Passionate NFL fan
- Comfortable and confident on camera
- Available in October
Compensation
- $100 per hour
Women Runners for Paid Mountain Running Challenge in Morocco
Job Description
A paid running challenge in Morocco is seeking UK-based women ages 30–50 who genuinely love to run. This opportunity welcomes everyday runners with compelling stories and demanding lives, whether you work unusual shifts, manage caring responsibilities, or struggle to make time for yourself.
Elite athletic experience is not required. Selected participants will share their stories and take on an off-road running challenge in the Moroccan mountains.
Job Responsibilities
- Participate in an off-road mountain running challenge in Morocco.
- Share your personal story and how running fits into your daily life.
- Travel internationally for the project.
Requirements
- Women ages 30–50 based anywhere in the UK.
- Be a genuine runner with a love of running.
- Have a personal story about balancing running with a demanding routine.
- Be comfortable sharing your experiences.
- Be willing to take on an off-road running challenge in mountainous terrain.
- Hold a valid passport and be available for the required travel period.
- Elite athlete status is not required.
Compensation
- £5,000 fee.
Skateboarders for Barcelona Commercial
Job Description
A commercial production in Barcelona is seeking skilled male and female skateboarders for an upcoming advertising campaign. The casting is open to experienced skaters from across Spain who can bring authentic skateboarding ability, confidence, and natural on-camera energy to the production. Talent of all ethnicities and backgrounds is encouraged to apply.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform authentic skateboarding skills for a commercial production.
- Demonstrate confidence and control while skateboarding on camera.
- Follow creative and production direction during filming.
- Perform appropriate skateboarding movements and tricks based on production needs.
- Maintain a professional and collaborative attitude while on set.
Requirements
- Male and female skateboarders ages 20–40.
- Must have genuine skateboarding skills and experience.
- Open to all ethnicities.
- Applicants from anywhere in Spain are welcome.
- Must have a valid NIE.
- Comfortable performing skateboarding skills on camera.
- Able to work in Barcelona, Spain.
Compensation
- This is a paid opportunity; compensation details will be discussed with selected talent.
Family Casting Calls: Find Acting and Modeling Jobs for Families
Overview
Family casting calls give real families the opportunity to work together in commercials, television shows, films, advertising campaigns, lifestyle shoots, and branded content.
Production companies, casting directors, brands, and agencies regularly look for families who can appear naturally together on camera. These opportunities may involve parents, children, siblings, grandparents, couples, or multigenerational families.
Project Casting helps families discover casting calls and entertainment jobs that match their location, availability, age ranges, and family dynamic.
Whether your family has previous acting experience or is completely new to the industry, family casting opportunities can be an exciting way to work together and gain professional experience.
What Are Family Casting Calls?
Family casting calls are opportunities specifically seeking multiple members of the same family or performers who can convincingly portray a family on camera.
Some projects prefer real families because they already have natural chemistry and familiarity with one another.
Family casting jobs may include:
- Commercials
- Television shows
- Feature films
- Streaming productions
- Print advertisements
- Lifestyle campaigns
- Family photo shoots
- Social media campaigns
- Retail advertising
- Healthcare campaigns
- Food and restaurant commercials
- Travel campaigns
- Theme park promotions
- Holiday advertisements
- Product campaigns
- Public service announcements
Depending on the project, casting teams may look for families of different sizes, backgrounds, age ranges, and appearances.
Family Casting Opportunities
Companies and productions often need families to portray everyday situations such as eating dinner, traveling, shopping, playing together, celebrating holidays, or spending time at home.
Casting opportunities may seek:
- Parents with children
- Mothers and daughters
- Fathers and sons
- Mothers and sons
- Fathers and daughters
- Siblings
- Twins
- Couples with children
- Large families
- Multigenerational families
- Grandparents with grandchildren
- Families with babies
- Families with teenagers
- Families with adult children
- Real couples
- Single parents with children
Some casting calls may specifically request real families, while others may cast individual actors separately to portray a family.
Always read the casting notice carefully to understand what the production is looking for.
Who Can Apply for Family Casting Calls?
Family casting opportunities may be open to people with or without professional acting experience.
Many commercial and lifestyle projects value authenticity, personality, and natural family chemistry.
Your family may be a good fit if you are:
- Comfortable on camera
- Available to work together
- Able to follow direction
- Comfortable interacting naturally
- Reliable and punctual
- Able to travel to the filming location
- Comfortable working on a professional set
Some opportunities may also require specific age ranges, looks, skills, or family compositions.
For example, a casting call may seek a family with two young children, a multigenerational family, or parents with teenagers.
How to Find Family Casting Calls
Finding the right family casting opportunity starts with creating strong profiles and regularly checking for new jobs.
Project Casting helps families find casting opportunities from brands, agencies, production companies, and entertainment projects.
Step 1: Create or Update Your Project Casting Profiles
Start by creating Project Casting profiles for family members who want to participate.
Profiles should include:
- Recent photos
- Current age
- Height
- Location
- Contact information
- Acting experience
- Modeling experience
- Special skills
- Availability
- Family relationships
- Previous credits, if applicable
Use clear, recent photos that accurately show what each family member looks like.
It can also be helpful to have recent family photos that show everyone together.
Step 2: Search for Family Casting Calls
Once your profiles are ready, search Project Casting for opportunities using terms such as:
- Family casting calls
- Real families casting
- Family commercial casting
- Parents and kids casting
- Families wanted
- Family modeling jobs
- Family acting jobs
- Mother and daughter casting
- Father and son casting
- Sibling casting
- Multigenerational family casting
- Families for commercials
New casting opportunities may be added frequently, so families should check regularly.
Step 3: Read the Casting Requirements Carefully
Before applying, review the entire casting notice.
Pay attention to requirements such as:
- Age ranges
- Family size
- Location
- Shoot dates
- Compensation
- Travel requirements
- Wardrobe
- Photo requirements
- Availability
- Union status
- Work permits for minors
Some jobs may require all family members to be available on the same day.
Others may only need certain members of the family.
Step 4: Submit Clear Family Photos
Casting teams may ask for individual photos as well as family photos.
Your photos should be:
- Recent
- Well lit
- Clear
- Unfiltered
- Easy to view
- Free of distracting backgrounds
Avoid heavy editing or outdated photos.
Casting directors need to see what each family member looks like now.
If the casting notice requests a family photo, use an image where everyone is clearly visible.
Step 5: Submit the Requested Information
Family casting submissions may require:
- Names of family members
- Ages
- Heights
- Current location
- Contact information
- Recent family photos
- Individual headshots
- Availability
- Acting experience
- Special skills
- Transportation information
Follow the casting instructions exactly.
Incomplete submissions may be less likely to receive consideration.
Family Casting Calls for Commercials
Commercials are one of the most common types of family casting opportunities.
Brands often want families who can naturally represent everyday consumers.
Commercial projects may feature families:
- Eating together
- Shopping
- Driving
- Traveling
- Using household products
- Playing games
- Celebrating holidays
- Visiting restaurants
- Using technology
- Enjoying outdoor activities
Real families can be especially valuable for commercial casting because their interactions often feel natural on camera.
Family Modeling Jobs
Families may also be hired for print and lifestyle modeling campaigns.
These projects can include:
- Retail advertising
- Clothing campaigns
- Catalogs
- Healthcare advertising
- Travel advertising
- Parenting brands
- Toy campaigns
- Home and lifestyle brands
- Food campaigns
- Digital advertising
Family modeling jobs may involve posed photography, lifestyle photography, or both.
Professional modeling experience is not always required.
Casting Calls for Parents and Children
Parents and children are frequently cast together for entertainment and advertising projects.
These opportunities may be especially common for:
- Parenting products
- Children’s products
- Healthcare campaigns
- Family restaurants
- Retail brands
- Grocery brands
- Travel companies
- Home products
- Educational campaigns
Having a parent present can also make the production process more comfortable for younger performers.
Casting Calls for Babies and Toddlers
Some family casting calls specifically seek parents with babies or toddlers.
These opportunities may involve:
- Baby products
- Diaper brands
- Clothing campaigns
- Parenting advertisements
- Healthcare projects
- Family television scenes
- Lifestyle photography
Parents should carefully review requirements related to age, availability, documentation, and local child labor regulations.
Production schedules involving young children are often subject to special legal requirements.
Casting Calls for Siblings
Brothers and sisters may also be cast together.
Real siblings often have natural chemistry that can be useful for commercials and scripted productions.
Sibling casting opportunities may seek:
- Brothers
- Sisters
- Brother-and-sister pairs
- Twins
- Multiple siblings
- Adult siblings
These roles can range from background work to featured commercial appearances.
Casting Calls for Multigenerational Families
Some productions seek several generations of one family.
This may include:
- Grandparents
- Parents
- Children
- Grandchildren
- Adult siblings
Multigenerational casting is common in healthcare, financial, travel, food, and family-focused advertising.
These projects often focus on connection, tradition, and family life.
What Do Family Casting Jobs Pay?
Compensation varies depending on the production, number of family members, usage rights, location, shoot length, and type of project.
Family casting jobs may pay:
- Per person
- Per family
- Per filming day
- A flat project rate
- Additional usage fees
- Buyout compensation
Commercial projects may also include additional compensation depending on where and how long the final advertisement will be used.
Always review the payment terms before accepting a job.
What Families Should Know Before Working on Set
Professional productions may involve long filming days and periods of waiting between scenes.
Families should be prepared to:
- Arrive on time
- Follow production instructions
- Bring requested wardrobe
- Keep children supervised
- Maintain continuity
- Remain available throughout the shoot
- Follow set safety rules
- Stay professional around cast and crew
Parents should also bring anything young children may need during downtime, depending on production rules.
Working With Children on Professional Sets
Casting jobs involving minors may have additional legal and production requirements.
Depending on the location, children may need:
- Work permits
- School documentation
- Parent or guardian supervision
- Limited working hours
- Studio teacher supervision
Requirements vary by jurisdiction.
Families should carefully follow all instructions provided by the production or casting company.
Tips to Improve Your Family’s Chances
To improve your chances of getting selected:
- Use recent family photos
- Keep everyone’s profiles updated
- Apply early
- Follow instructions exactly
- Confirm that all family members are available
- Be honest about experience
- Respond quickly to casting messages
- Mention relevant skills
- Keep contact information current
- Arrive prepared if booked
- Maintain professional behavior on set
Natural chemistry is often an advantage in family casting.
Avoid trying to make your family appear overly rehearsed unless the casting notice asks for a specific performance.
Family Casting Calls for Beginners
You do not need to be an experienced acting family to start applying.
Many family-focused advertisements and lifestyle projects specifically look for real families rather than professional actors.
Families new to casting can start by:
- Creating complete profiles
- Taking clear photos
- Applying to commercial jobs
- Looking for lifestyle shoots
- Applying for background roles
- Building experience gradually
Smaller projects can help families become comfortable with auditions, production schedules, and professional sets.
Why Family Casting Jobs Are a Great Opportunity
Working together on a professional production can be a memorable experience.
Family casting jobs can help participants:
- Gain acting experience
- Build professional credits
- Work with major brands
- Experience a television or film set
- Develop confidence on camera
- Earn money together
- Build professional relationships
- Create new opportunities
- Learn how casting works
For children interested in acting or modeling, working alongside parents or siblings can also make the experience feel more familiar.
Find Family Casting Calls on Project Casting
New family casting opportunities are posted for commercials, television, films, modeling campaigns, branded content, and lifestyle productions.
Keep your Project Casting profiles updated and regularly search for opportunities that match your family composition, location, age ranges, and availability.
Whether your family is experienced or completely new to the entertainment industry, Project Casting can help you discover opportunities to work together.
Final Thoughts
Family casting calls give real families the chance to appear in commercials, television shows, films, advertising campaigns, and lifestyle productions.
From parents and children to siblings and multigenerational families, productions need many different family types to create authentic stories and relatable advertising.
By keeping your profiles current, using clear photos, following submission instructions, and applying to opportunities that match your family, you can improve your chances of booking professional family casting jobs.
Explore family casting calls on Project Casting and discover opportunities your family can experience together.
