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Real Families Commercial Casting Call
Job Description
A commercial production is seeking real families for a paid casting opportunity filming in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. Casting directors are looking for families of four with parents between the ages of 37 and 45 and children ages 8 to 13. Flexible family combinations, including two parents with one child or one parent with two children, are also encouraged to apply. Local talent who can bring authentic family interactions to a commercial campaign is preferred.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a real family in a commercial production.
- Participate in wardrobe fitting if selected.
- Follow direction from the production team during filming.
- Work professionally and collaboratively on set.
Requirements
- Real families preferred.
- Parents should ideally be ages 37–45.
- Children should ideally be ages 8–13.
- Flexible family combinations will be considered.
- Must be able to work as a local hire in the Charlotte, North Carolina area.
Compensation
- Session Fee: $650 for up to 10 hours.
- Overtime paid at time and a half after 10 hours.
- Usage Fee: $2,000 if featured in the final commercial.
- Fitting Fee: $100 for up to 2 hours.
- Overtime for fittings paid at time and a half.
- Agency fee of 20% applies if represented by an agent.
- Commercial usage includes a 6-month buyout for broadcast, industrial, and social media.
Kid for Car Commercial – Young Composer
Job Description
A paid car commercial is casting a young actor to portray the younger version of a featured character in an upcoming automotive campaign filming in the Charlotte area. Casting directors are looking for a naturally curious child with an introspective presence who can authentically portray someone deeply engaged in listening rather than performing for the camera.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray the younger version of a featured character in a car commercial.
- Follow direction from the production team during filming.
- Deliver a natural, authentic on-camera performance.
- Participate in commercial production and any approved promotional photography if selected.
Requirements
- Black boy, ages 8–12.
- Must have a thoughtful, curious, and natural on-camera presence.
- Ability to portray authentic listening and emotional engagement.
- Must be available to film in the Charlotte area.
Compensation
- SAG Scale OCP Rate: Approximately $820.
- Optional print session: $500 if a separate photo session is required.
- Print usage: $1,500 for unlimited print use for up to three years from the first use date.
Real Family Commercial Casting Call
Job Description
A paid commercial is casting real families for an upcoming production filming in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Casting directors are looking for warm, relatable, and charismatic families who enjoy spending time together, especially cooking and baking. Families of up to four members are encouraged to apply, with a preference for two parents and two children, though other family combinations are welcome. This opportunity celebrates diversity and welcomes families of all races, ethnicities, body types, and family dynamics.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a real family in a commercial production.
- Participate naturally in family-focused cooking and baking scenes.
- Follow direction from the production team during filming.
- Attend callbacks if selected.
Requirements
- Real families with up to four members.
- Preferred family makeup includes two parents and two children, but other family combinations are welcome.
- Children are ideally between 7 and 11 years old, with flexibility in age.
- Open to all races, ethnicities, body types, and family dynamics.
- Must be able to work as a local hire in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Compensation
- Adults: $500 session fee + $750 usage fee.
- Children: $350 session fee + $500 usage fee.
- Additional agency fee may apply where applicable.
