Asjai Lou Casting

NYC Food & Event Businesses – Black History Month Industry Gathering

Job Description:
A private Black History Month gathering in New York City is seeking food vendors, catering companies, and event service businesses to partner for a special industry celebration honoring Black casting professionals across all genres. This networking event will bring together creatives who help shape what audiences see on screen.

Organizers are looking to collaborate with local NYC food and event businesses that would like to donate services, sponsor items, or contribute to a meaningful cultural celebration. This is a strong opportunity for brands to gain visibility while supporting community and industry professionals.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide food donations or catering services

• Sponsor desserts and beverages

• Contribute event décor and design services

• Offer floral arrangements, rentals, or other creative services

• Collaborate with event organizers for smooth execution

Requirements:

• NYC-based food or event business

• Ability to donate products or services

• Professional and reliable event support

• Passion for supporting Black creatives and industry professionals

Compensation:

• Brand visibility at a private NYC industry event

• Networking opportunities with casting and entertainment professionals

• Community partnership recognition

Youth Sports Teams & Players (Major Bank Commercial)

Job Description
A major bank commercial is casting youth athletes and teams for a paid, time-sensitive shoot. Production is looking for pee wee football players and real baseball and softball teams to bring authentic energy and game-day excitement to a commercial campaign. This opportunity is ideal for Los Angeles-based families and teams ready to work quickly and professionally on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in on-camera sports action for a commercial shoot

• Follow simple direction from the production team during gameplay-style scenes

• Arrive on time with a positive attitude and team-ready energy

• Work with coaches/guardians to keep scenes organized and consistent

Requirements

• Must be based in Los Angeles, CA (local hire)

• Pee wee football players ages 3–5

• Boys baseball teams ages 10–13

• Girls softball teams ages 10–13

• Comfortable being filmed in a sports setting

• Parent/guardian required for minors; coach/guardian support required for teams

Compensation

• Paid commercial opportunity (rate shared if selected)

Southern Family-Owned Restaurants (Docu-Style Commercial Feature)

Job Description
A major paper towel brand is casting real Southern mom-and-pop restaurants for a paid, docu-style commercial project. They’re looking for family-owned, longtime local favorites known for messy, finger-lickin’ food—think BBQ joints, crab boils, fried chicken spots, rib houses, and more. This casting is focused on big personalities, great stories, and authentic Southern charm. No major chains will be considered, and restaurants must be located in the South. All ethnicities are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as a real restaurant/business in a commercial-style shoot

• Share your restaurant’s story and personality on camera

• Work with the production team during filming in a real working environment

• Be comfortable showcasing food, staff, and atmosphere on camera

Requirements

• Real, family-owned mom-and-pop restaurant (no major chains)

• Must be located in the Southern U.S.

• Must serve “messy eating” style food (BBQ, crab boils, fried chicken, ribs, etc.)

• Big personalities and strong stories strongly preferred

• Open to filming in a Feb/March 2026 window (TBA)

Compensation

• $3,200 per person

• Paid commercial feature opportunity