O’Connor Casting Company

Real Car Shoppers – Lifestyle Commercial Shoot

Job Description
An upcoming commercial project is looking for real people who are actively shopping for a new vehicle to participate in an on-camera car review experience. Participants will explore, test drive, and react to vehicles guided by an auto expert. This is a great opportunity to share your authentic story as a buyer, get up close with new models, and be featured in a polished lifestyle shoot for a major automotive platform.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera while exploring and learning about a new vehicle

• Share your honest thoughts and opinions with an expert host

• Participate in test drive footage and conversational interviews

• Be available for up to 10 hours on two selected shoot days

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older and actively shopping for a vehicle

• Must have a Cars.com account with saved car searches (screenshots required)

• Based in the Chicago area or willing to travel at your own expense

• Comfortable on camera and speaking candidly about your car search

• Must be available for potential Zoom callback interview

Compensation

• $1,000 per person for each 10-hour shoot day

• Additional $2,000 buyout per person if featured in the final video

• Usage includes Cars.com’s website and social platforms for one year

Casting Real Families for Disney Cruise Line Promotional Project

Job Description:
Disney Cruise Line is seeking multiple real families to participate in an exciting promotional project on board the new DCL “Treasure” ship. Selected families will experience a 5-night cruise, where they will be featured in b-roll footage to be used for Disney’s advertising efforts. The ideal families should have lively personalities, a love for Disney, and the ability to be natural and expressive on camera. This project is an opportunity to showcase the diversity of real families and their unique stories.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate as a family unit in filming activities during a 5-day cruise experience.
• Engage in various onboard activities while being filmed, maintaining a fun and energetic attitude.
• Interact naturally on camera, portraying genuine enjoyment of the cruise experience.
• Attend a wardrobe fitting prior to the shoot dates.

Requirements:

• Families must consist of a minimum of 4 members (2 parents + 2 children). Grandparents are also welcome to join.
• Children must be between the ages of 6-13 years old.
• All participants must hold valid passports that are active through May 2025.
• Open to families who are US citizens residing in North America (excluding New York and Los Angeles).

Compensation:

• $750 per shoot day, per person.
• $250 per person for travel or wardrobe fitting days.
• Additional $1,500 per person for footage usage rights across all media formats (video and stills) in perpetuity.

Casting Call: Baby Actor for Disney Hits Commercial

Job Details: We are excited to announce a casting call for a baby (age 0-6 months) to be featured in a commercial for Disney Hits. This role requires a baby who can engage with the camera and demonstrate expressive, adorable reactions.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in a brief audition process through a submitted video.
• Attend a callback session in person if selected (May 3rd).
• If further selected, participate in a wardrobe fitting scheduled for the week of May 15th.
• Be available with a parent or guardian for the shoot on Tuesday, May 21st.

Requirements:

• Baby must be between 0-6 months old at the time of the shoot.
• Parent or guardian must provide consent and be present during all activities, including shoot and fittings.
• Ability to travel to and be present in Chicago for the shoot and other activities.

Compensation:

• $500 for participation on the shoot day.
• An additional $1,200 if the baby is featured and recognizable in the final commercial output on various platforms including the client’s website, social media, streaming services, cinemas, and industrial displays for one year.
• An extra $2,000 bonus if the commercial is aired on broadcast television for one year.