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Make-A-Wish Video Project Casting Call
Job Description
A heartfelt Make-A-Wish video project is casting for two paid roles filming in the Washington, D.C. area. Casting directors are seeking emotionally expressive performers for a visually driven short film about self-discovery, resilience, and reconnecting with the world. This production features minimal dialogue and places a strong emphasis on subtle facial expressions and authentic emotional storytelling.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray one of the featured characters in a dramatic short film.
- Deliver authentic emotional performances with minimal dialogue.
- Follow direction from the creative team throughout production.
- Participate in scheduled filming during the week of August 17.
Requirements
- Principal – Candace: Female of color, ages 18–25. Must be able to portray an intelligent, grounded, emotionally restrained young woman with strong nonverbal acting skills. Potential for multiple filming days.
- Dayplayer – Elderly Woman: Female, age 70+, open to any ethnicity. Must be comfortable portraying a warm, meaningful supporting role. Anticipated one filming day.
- Strong facial acting and emotional expression are required.
- Must be available to work in the Washington, D.C. area.
Compensation
- Principal (Candace): $450 per day (less agency fees), potential for multiple filming days.
- Dayplayer (Elderly Woman): $400 per day (less agency fees), anticipated one filming day.
Resort Lifestyle Commercial Talent
Job Description
A resort lifestyle commercial is seeking men and women for a paid advertising campaign featuring outdoor and leisure activities. This commercial is looking for fresh faces with a natural, active lifestyle who can authentically portray guests enjoying resort experiences. Selected talent may appear in scenes featuring golf, swimming, hiking, dining, chairlift rides, and other recreational activities.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray resort guests enjoying a variety of outdoor and leisure activities.
- Follow direction from the production team during filming.
- Wear your own natural, everyday wardrobe suitable for a resort setting.
- Style your own hair with a clean, natural look.
Requirements
- Men and women.
- Ages 30–50.
- Open to all ethnicities.
- Must be a new face and not have previously participated in a Massanutten Resort project.
- Comfortable participating in lifestyle activities such as golf, swimming, hiking, dining, and chairlift rides.
- Able to provide authentic, casual wardrobe and natural hair styling.
Compensation
- $300 for a half day.
- $750 for a full day.
- Potential travel stipend may be available.
Massanutten Resort Commercial Talent
Job Description
A paid commercial production is seeking authentic talent for a Massanutten Resort campaign filming across multiple locations. Casting is open to individuals, couples, and families who embody an active, healthy lifestyle and can bring genuine energy to lifestyle scenes. Talent may be featured in pickleball, farmers market, family home, and fall festival settings for digital, social media, web, and television advertising.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform naturally in lifestyle scenes for a commercial campaign.
- Participate in activities such as pickleball, visiting a farmers market, or attending a fall festival.
- Portray realistic family members, couples, or friends in everyday settings.
- Follow creative direction while maintaining an authentic on-camera presence.
- Be available for one or more scheduled filming days.
Requirements
- Adults ages 30–40 for parent roles.
- Adults ages 50–65 and 55+ for couple and grandparent roles.
- Children ages 4–7 for family scenes.
- Open to all ethnicities.
- Active, health-conscious, and authentic lifestyle.
- Experience with scene-related activities is preferred.
- Comfortable portraying couples, friends, or family members.
- Real couples, real families, and individual applicants are welcome.
- Must not have previously appeared in a Massanutten Resort production.
Compensation
- $300 for a half-day shoot.
- $750 for a full-day shoot.
- Paid usage for social media, web, digital, and television.
