Hippodrum Casting

Everyday People, Families, Friends, and Couples for Commercial Campaign

Group sof friends, families, multigenerational families, teens, kids, and wheelchair users SHOULD apply!

Although you are all actors, please submit as a REAL person!

No acting or modeling experience is necessary, and client is looking for REAL PEOPLE and FAMILIES

Job Description

A commercial campaign filming in Minneapolis is seeking everyday people, real families, friends, and couples from the Twin Cities area. More than 30 roles are available across two commercial spots, with opportunities for talent ages 5–70. The production welcomes people of all ethnicities, abilities, body types, and backgrounds. No previous acting or modeling experience is required.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear naturally in video and still photography for a commercial campaign.
• Portray authentic family, friendship, couple, and everyday lifestyle moments.
• Participate in activities required for the selected role.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Attend a fitting if selected.
• Maintain a natural, authentic presence throughout filming.

Requirements

• General casting is open to people ages 5–70.
• Must be local to Minneapolis, the Twin Cities area, or within reasonable driving distance.
• Boy ages 5–10 who is comfortable around dogs and jumping from a dock into water.
• Kids ages 12–18 who can skateboard.
• Wheelchair user ages 14–25.
• Person ages 25–40 with an alternative look, including colored hair, piercings, or tattoos.
• Parents with a newborn baby ages 0–4 months; siblings ages 5–10 and grandparents are a plus.
• Parents with a son and daughter ages 12–18 and a grandparent.
• Dad and daughter ages 5–10; boat-driving experience is a plus.
• Dad with three adult children ages 25–45.
• Male/female couples ages 25–49 or 50–70.
• Groups of three friends of any gender, ages 12–18.
• Groups of three to four friends of any gender, ages 25–45.
• Family groups may include cousins, aunts, or close family friends when appropriate.
• No acting or modeling experience required.
• Non-union opportunity.

Compensation

• Adults 18+: up to $1,950 total.
• Adult session fee: $500 per shoot day.
• Adult usage fee: $900 if the scene is used in the campaign.
• Adult fitting fee: $50.
• Kids 17 and under: up to $1,250 total.
• Child session fee: $350 per shoot day.
• Child usage fee: $500 if the scene is used in the campaign.
• Child fitting fee: $50

Insurance Commercial seeking REAL PEOPLE!  Seeking Real Families, friends, and couples.

CASTING CALL: YOU MUST SUBMIT THROUGH THE APPLICATION LINK BELOW FOR CONSIDERATION. Seeking Families, Friends & Couples. Must live within driving distance of Minneapolis or St. Paul, MI. (You will not be considered unless you submit through the link) *Groups can apply using one application.

All Ages, All Ethnicities/Wheelchair Users Can Apply & No experience is required

REAL PEOPLE CASTING CALL: YOU MUST SUBMIT THROUGH THE APPLICATION LINK FOR CONSIDERATION. Seeking Families, Friends & Couples. Must live within driving distance of Minneapolis or  St. Paul, MI . (You will not be considered unless you submit through the link) Groups can apply using one application.

All Ages, All Ethnicities, Wheelchair Users Can Apply. No experience is required