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Commercial Casting Call – Dean’s Home Service
Job Description
Casting directors are seeking local talent near Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, for a commercial shoot with Dean’s Home Service. This project offers a fun opportunity for actors to play relatable family roles in a professional commercial production.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform in a scripted commercial scene portraying a family dynamic
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Work collaboratively with other cast members to create authentic character interactions
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Follow direction from the production team to bring humor and relatability to the commercial
Requirements
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Danielle (DIY Sister): Female, African-American, late 20s–mid 30s
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Dave (Duct-Tape Loving Uncle): Male, late 50s–mid 60s, any ethnicity, with a “messy uncle” vibe
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Brian (Budget Loving Brother): Male, late 30s–early 40s, any ethnicity
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Frank (Father-in-Law): Male, late 50s–mid 60s, any ethnicity (must match Son-in-Law’s ethnicity with a clear age gap)
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Son-in-Law: Male, late 30s–early 40s, same ethnicity as Frank
Compensation
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$500/day
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Local hire only (Brooklyn Center, MN)
Background Talent – Father and Daughter for Train Scene
Job Description
A non-union production is seeking background talent for a train travel scene. The primary role is for a young girl to portray a passenger, with the opportunity for her real father to participate as well. The scene will be filmed on an Amtrak train, so talent must be comfortable with travel during the shoot.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a realistic passenger in a train travel scene.
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Follow on-set directions from the production team.
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Ensure child talent is comfortable and prepared for the scene.
Requirements
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Young girl, ages 4–5, all ethnicities welcome.
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Must be comfortable riding on a train during filming.
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Ideally casting both father and daughter together.
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Available and able to travel for the scheduled shoot date.
Compensation
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$250 per day for each talent.
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Professional on-set experience in a unique filming location.
Stand-In Casting for Major Feature Film
Job Description
A major feature film is looking for stand-ins to support production during rehearsals, camera setups, and lighting adjustments. This is a non-union role and a great opportunity to be part of a professional film crew behind the scenes. Stand-ins play a critical role by matching the appearance of lead actors to ensure accurate camera work and lighting.
Job Responsibilities
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Stand in for principal actors during technical setups
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Remain still for camera and lighting adjustments
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Work closely with the crew to match actor positioning
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Follow directions and maintain consistency between takes
Requirements
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Male: 5’7” or 5’8” (not 5’9”) & 150 lbs
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Female: 5’4” & 110 lbs
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Female: 5’5” & 90 lbs
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Female: 4’9” & 80 lbs
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All ethnicities welcome
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Must have solid black hair with no highlights
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Comfortable standing for extended periods and working with production teams
Compensation
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Paid non-union role
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Approximately 6-hour shoot