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Parents and Teens for IIHS Safety Video Project
Job Description
A nonunion video project for the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is now casting parents and teens in Charlottesville, Virginia. The production will feature families shopping for used vehicles and include educational content focused on vehicle safety for teen drivers. Casting directors are seeking diverse families and individuals for a half-day shoot with professional media usage across websites, social platforms, and news outlets.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray parents and teens shopping for used vehicles
- Participate in lifestyle-style filming at a dealership location
- Follow direction from the production team during filming
- Appear in photos and video content for educational media campaigns
- Maintain a natural and professional on-camera presence
Requirements
- Moms and dads of all ethnicities and body types
- Teens who appear to be driving age
- Real families encouraged, but individuals may also apply
- Must be available to work in Charlottesville, Virginia
- Driving is not required for this project
- Comfortable appearing in educational and promotional content
- Casual wardrobe preferred with minimal logos or bold patterns
Compensation
- Approximately $500 per person per day before fees
- Half-day filming commitment expected
- Professional media exposure through web, social, and news usage
Families and Actors for Construction Commercial
Job Description
A commercial campaign for a construction brand is casting real people and families for a lifestyle video filming in Richmond, Virginia. This project will feature authentic interactions and relatable moments, showcasing everyday life in a natural and engaging way for a company website.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear in a commercial video for a construction campaign
- Portray natural family or couple interactions on camera
- Follow direction from the production team
- Participate in a short half-day shoot
- Bring a genuine and relaxed on-camera presence
Requirements
- Must be based in or able to work in Richmond, VA
- Seeking the following talent:
- Couples in their 60s
- Couples in their 30s (all backgrounds)
- African American couples in their 30s
- Children ages 5–8 (siblings)
- Open to individuals, couples, or real families
- Comfortable on camera with a natural presence
- No prior acting experience required
Compensation
- $400 per talent (half-day shoot)
- Non-union commercial opportunity
- Featured in a brand website video
- Professional on-set experience
Featured Background Actors for Historical Film
Job Description
A historical documentary film is seeking featured background actors to portray individuals from the Revolutionary War era. This project will highlight the lives of patriots, loyalists, and civilians, offering actors the chance to be part of a meaningful and educational production with strong storytelling elements.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray historical characters in reenactment scenes
- Follow direction from the production and historical consultants
- Maintain authenticity in performance and movement
- Participate in multiple filming days if required
- Contribute to immersive and accurate storytelling
Requirements
- Male, ages 20–45
- Caucasian
- Ability to portray historical roles authentically
- Comfortable working in period-style productions
- Must be available for filming in Virginia
Compensation
- $150 per day
- Featured role in a historical documentary
- On-screen credit and industry experience
- Opportunity to work on an educational film project