Chicago Modeling Gigs

Small Business Owners – Commercial Talent

Job Description
Casting real small business owners for a commercial campaign featuring individuals who actively use shipping and business services. This opportunity highlights authentic entrepreneurs and offers strong on-camera exposure while showcasing real businesses and their stories.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a small business owner
• Share authentic experiences using business services
• Participate in filming and production activities
• Represent your business naturally and professionally

Requirements

• Must be a real small business owner
• Must actively use shipping or business service solutions
• Must have a physical business location (home-based or storefront)
• Comfortable speaking and appearing on camera
• Strong personality and authentic presence

Compensation

• $1,000 for filming
• $3,000 usage fee

Bakery Customers – Background Actors

Job Description
Casting men and women to portray bakery customers in a reality TV series. This role requires natural energy and comfort in a casual setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray customers in a bakery environment
• Interact naturally with surroundings and cast
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain consistency during filming

Requirements

• Ages 21–45
• All genders and ethnicities
• Comfortable on camera
• Relaxed, everyday look

Compensation

• $100 for up to 8 hours (plus overtime after 8 hours)

Bakery Employee – Background Actor

Job Description
Casting a female actor to portray a bakery employee in a reality TV series. This role helps create a realistic workplace setting with natural interactions.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a bakery employee during work scenes
• Interact naturally with customers and environment
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain continuity on set

Requirements

• Female, ages 21–35
• All ethnicities
• Comfortable in a casual work setting
• Natural, approachable presence

Compensation

• $100 for up to 8 hours (plus overtime after 8 hours)

Bakery Customer (Male) – Background Actor

Job Description
Casting a male actor to portray a bakery customer in a reality TV series. This role requires a natural, relaxed performance with light interaction on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a customer in a bakery setting
• Engage naturally with others on camera
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain continuity during filming

Requirements

• Male, ages 21–35
• Open to all ethnicities
• Comfortable with light on-camera interaction
• Casual, everyday look

Compensation

• $100 for up to 8 hours (plus overtime after 8 hours)

Bar Patrons – Background Actors

Job Description
Casting upscale and attractive individuals to portray bar patrons in a reality TV series. This role requires a confident and stylish presence to create a lively nightlife atmosphere.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray bar patrons in a social setting
• Interact naturally with others on camera
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain high energy and engaging presence

Requirements

• Ages 25–45
• All ethnicities
• Must have an upscale, stylish look
• Comfortable in social and nightlife scenes

Compensation

• $100 for up to 8 hours (plus overtime after 8 hours)

Customers – Background Actors (Boutique Scene)

Job Description
Casting men and women to portray customers in a boutique setting for a reality TV series. This role is ideal for individuals who can bring natural energy to a retail environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray shoppers in a boutique scene
• Interact naturally with the environment and other actors
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain continuity during filming

Requirements

• All genders, ages and ethnicities
• Comfortable on camera
• Natural, relaxed presence

Compensation

• $100 for up to 8 hours (plus overtime after 8 hours)

Actors for TV Series Pilot

Job Description
Casting actors for a professional television series pilot. This in-person casting is seeking talented individuals with strong on-screen presence and the ability to bring depth and authenticity to their roles. This is a great opportunity for experienced performers looking to be part of a scripted production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted scenes for a television series pilot
• Deliver engaging and natural performances
• Collaborate with the director and casting team
• Participate in in-person auditions and potential filming

Requirements

• Female actors, ages 25–50
• Male actors, ages 40–55
• Strong acting ability and on-camera presence
• Must be available for scheduled production dates

Compensation

• Paid acting opportunity (rate based on production)

University of Michigan Fans – Commercial Talent

Job Description
Casting individuals, families, or groups of friends who are passionate fans of the University of Michigan Wolverines for an exciting commercial opportunity. This project is looking for real fans who can bring genuine enthusiasm and school spirit to the screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a University of Michigan fan
• Showcase authentic excitement and team pride
• Participate in group or individual scenes
• Follow direction from the production team

Requirements

• Must be a genuine University of Michigan Wolverines fan
• Open to individuals, families, or groups of friends
• Comfortable being filmed and expressing enthusiasm
• Energetic and engaging personality

Compensation

• Paid commercial opportunity (rate based on production)

Wheelchair User – Background Actor

Job Description
Casting a background actor who uses a wheelchair to portray a townsperson in a firehouse celebration scene. This role focuses on authentic representation and requires a natural, comfortable on-camera presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a townsperson in a community event scene
• Participate in background action during filming
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain consistency throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Ages 18 and older
• Must be a real wheelchair user
• Comfortable appearing on camera
• Strong natural presence

Compensation

• $150 for 10 hours

Townsperson – Firehouse Event Background Actors

Job Description
Casting men and women to portray townspeople attending a firehouse holiday celebration. This role calls for energetic, natural performers who can bring a lively community atmosphere to the scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a townsperson at a firehouse celebration
• Engage naturally in background action and crowd scenes
• Follow direction from the production team
• Help create a festive and realistic environment

Requirements

• Ages 18 and older
• All ethnicities and genders encouraged to apply
• Comfortable working in group scenes
• Positive energy and strong on-set presence

Compensation

• $150 for 10 hours