Commercial Casting Calls and Auditions

Dog Footage Casting Call for Commercial

Job Description
A commercial production is seeking real, authentic footage of dogs for a playful dog food campaign. This opportunity is looking for genuine home videos and photos that capture a dog’s personality, character, and everyday moments. Submissions can range from vintage footage to modern clips, highlighting real-life experiences with beloved pets. This is a paid commercial opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide existing video clips or photos of dogs in natural, everyday settings

• Showcase a dog’s personality through playful, relaxed, or family-oriented moments

• Include footage that feels authentic and home-style rather than highly produced

• Bonus consideration for clips showing dogs eating dog food

Requirements

• Real footage of dogs (no staged or heavily edited content)

• Non-phone footage preferred, including home videos or disposable camera photos

• Open to dogs of all breeds and ages

• US-based submissions preferred, but international submissions welcome

• Content should reflect genuine, heartfelt moments

Compensation

• Paid commercial usage

• Opportunity for footage to be featured in a professional dog food commercial

• Compensation provided if footage is selected

Medical Commercial Casting Call – Margaret (Patient Role)

Job Description
A nationwide medical commercial is casting an older female performer to portray a patient in a professional healthcare-themed production. This paid on-camera opportunity is seeking an authentic, natural presence for a realistic medical setting. Travel accommodations are provided for talent who are not local.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera portraying a patient in a medical commercial

• Follow direction from the director and production team

• Perform naturally in a clinical or healthcare environment

• Maintain a calm, believable on-screen presence

Requirements

• Female performer appearing around 74 years old

• Open to all ethnicities

• Non-American accent preferred but not required

• Must be comfortable on camera in a medical setting

• BMI, height, and weight should align naturally for casting accuracy

Compensation

• $1,200 session rate

• 9%–20% agency usage fee, if applicable

• Travel expenses covered or reimbursed

• Paid commercial role

Elf on the Shelf Kids Casting Call

Job Description
A fun and festive product lifestyle photo and video shoot is now casting energetic kids for an upcoming Elf on the Shelf campaign. This project is seeking outgoing, expressive children who are comfortable on camera and ready to bring joyful holiday energy to a professional production. Experience is a plus, but confident first-time performers are welcome.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a lifestyle photo and video shoot for a holiday-themed product

• Follow direction from photographers and the production team

• Express personality naturally on camera through movement and expressions

• Engage in playful, age-appropriate activities during filming

Requirements

• Boys and girls ages 6–9 (children may be older if they appear younger)

• Open to all ethnicities

• Open to differently abled children

• Big personalities, expressive, and comfortable on camera

• Prior on-camera experience preferred but not required

Compensation

• $100 per hour (2-hour minimum)

• $550 usage fee covering global print, web, social, packaging, catalog, and in-store use

• Paid day rate plus usage

Disney World Commercial Casting Call for Real Families

Job Description
A major commercial production is now casting real families for a high-profile theme park commercial. The project is seeking authentic, multigenerational families with young children to appear in a professionally produced commercial celebrating real family experiences. This is a paid commercial opportunity with select travel accommodations provided.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a real family in a commercial setting

• Participate naturally in filmed activities as directed by the production team

• Follow on-set direction while maintaining an authentic family dynamic

• Be available for scheduled filming activities as required

Requirements

• Real families with at least one child between the ages of 3–5

• Multigenerational families are encouraged to apply

• Families must be comfortable appearing on camera together

• Parents or legal guardians must consent for minors

• Must be able to participate in a commercial production environment

Compensation

• $2,500 per person

• Paid commercial role

• Travel and lodging provided for eligible families

Fast Food Commercial Casting Call

Job Description
A nationwide fast food commercial is now casting men and women for an upcoming international shoot. This paid commercial opportunity is seeking authentic talent with natural accents from select countries to appear in a professional advertising campaign. Travel accommodations will be covered, making this a great opportunity for experienced and non-union performers looking to work on a global commercial project.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera portraying everyday customers in a fast food commercial
• Follow direction from the commercial director and production team
• Participate in filming sessions and required production activities
• Maintain a professional attitude on set throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Men and women ages 25–50
• Must have a valid passport and be able to travel internationally
• Must speak with a natural, native accent (no imitated accents)
• Talent must be native to one of the following countries: USA, Brazil, Mexico, France, Spain, Argentina, Panama, Curaçao, Ecuador, Uruguay, or Colombia
• Comfortable performing in a commercial production environment

Compensation

• Paid commercial role
• Travel expenses covered
• Nationwide commercial exposure

Job Description
A paid commercial is casting a real men’s 5-a-side football team for an upcoming shoot. This project is looking for a London-based team to appear together on camera, capturing the authentic energy, camaraderie, and spirit of recreational football. No specific skill level or athletic background is required—just a real team that regularly plays together.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a team in a commercial shoot

• Participate in natural football gameplay and group moments

• Follow direction from the director and production team

• Work together to create authentic, energetic on-camera scenes

Requirements

• Real men’s 5-a-side football team

• All team members must be ages 25+

• Must be based in London

• No professional football experience required

• Comfortable appearing on camera as a group

Compensation

• Paid commercial opportunity

• Compensation provided per participant

• Professional commercial production experience

Commercial Roles for Financial Services Campaign

Job Description
A major financial services commercial is casting real people and performers for a professionally produced advertising campaign. This project welcomes talent of all backgrounds and life experiences and focuses on authentic, real-world representation. No acting experience is required, making this a great opportunity for individuals who feel comfortable being themselves on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a national commercial portraying real-life roles

• Follow direction from the director and production team

• Present natural, authentic expressions and interactions on camera

• Participate in fittings and filming as scheduled

Requirements

• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States

• Must be willing to work as a local hire

• Must be open to a standard background check during the selection process

• Must be comfortable submitting current, unfiltered photos

• No professional headshots required

• Must fit one of the following available roles:

  • Female Veteran

    • African American woman, ages 28–35

    • Military experience a plus

  • Nurse

    • Woman, ages 24–50

    • All ethnicities welcome

    • Healthcare or community service experience a plus

  • Male Veteran

    • Man, ages 22–28

    • Military experience a plus

  • Corporate Men and Women

    • Ages 35–60

    • All ethnicities welcome

    • Corporate business experience a plus

  • City Planner

    • Woman, ages 35–55

    • All ethnicities welcome

    • Civic planning or local government experience a plus

  • Real Estate Developer

    • Man, ages 40–50

    • All ethnicities welcome

    • Real estate development experience a plus

  • Young Brothers

    • Two to three boys who can portray the same child at different ages

    • Approximate ages: 5 years, 3 years, and infant

    • Must closely resemble one another

  • Mom with Sons

    • Woman with two to three young boys

    • Children approx. ages: 5 years, 3 years, and infant

    • Children must resemble one another

Compensation

• Paid commercial roles

• Industry-standard commercial rates

• Fitting pay provided

SAG Background Actors for National Car Commercial

Job Description
A national car commercial is casting SAG background actors for an upcoming shoot. This project is seeking a wide range of performers to appear in professional, non-speaking commercial scenes. Talent will help create realistic, everyday moments that support the visual storytelling of a major automotive campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent in a national car commercial

• Follow direction from the director and assistant directors

• Maintain continuity and professionalism on set

• Be available for scheduled filming days

Requirements

• SAG-AFTRA members only

• Men and women ages 18–60

• Open to all ethnicities

• Comfortable working as non-speaking background talent

Compensation

• SAG background rate

• Paid union commercial role

• Professional on-set experience

Stand-Ins and Background Extras for Insurance Commercial

Job Description
A non-union insurance company commercial is casting stand-ins and background extras for a professional shoot. This production is seeking talent with athletic builds to support principal scenes, as well as additional background performers to help create realistic commercial settings. Filming will take place in Dallas, Texas, and local talent is encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a stand-in for lighting and camera setup or appear as a background extra

• Follow direction from the director and production team

• Maintain continuity, positioning, and professionalism on set

• Be available for fittings and scheduled filming times

Requirements

• Non-union performers only

• Must be local to Dallas, Texas

• Must fit one of the following available roles:

  • Male Stand-In

    • Ages 18–40

    • Caucasian

    • Height between 6’3”–6’6”

    • Athletic build

    • Short brown hair

    • XL shirt size preferred

  • Female Stand-In

    • Ages 18–40

    • Caucasian

    • Height between 5’3”–5’5”

    • Athletic build

    • Long blonde hair

    • XS or S shirt size preferred

  • Background Extras

    • Men and women ages 18+

    • All ethnicities welcome

Compensation

• Stand-ins: $285 for 8 hours

• Background extras: $200 for 8 hours

• Paid non-union commercial roles

Kids for Law Firm Commercial

Job Description
A kids commercial is casting young performers for a family breakfast scene in a paid law firm advertisement. This project is seeking natural, expressive children who can deliver a short line in Spanish on camera. The role is simple, upbeat, and focused on authentic family moments.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a family breakfast scene for a commercial

• Deliver a short Spanish line naturally on camera

• Follow light direction from the director

• Participate in a self-tape audition

Requirements

• Boy around 8 years old

• Girl around 6 years old

• Must be able to say the line “¡Y él nos protege!” in Spanish

• Comfortable on camera in a family-style setting

• Natural, expressive personality

• Parent or guardian support required

Compensation

• Paid commercial role

• Industry-standard child performer rates

• Professional on-set experience