O’Connor Casting Company

Black & Biracial Babies for Insurance Commercial

Job Description
A SAG commercial for a major insurance campaign is seeking Black and biracial babies for a featured role filming in Chicago, Illinois. Casting directors are looking for infants who can comfortably interact on camera in a close-up family-focused scene. This is a paid commercial opportunity with the potential for additional residual earnings.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a featured commercial scene with adult actors
• Participate in close-up hand and family interaction shots
• Work alongside a parent or guardian on set
• Follow production scheduling and on-set direction

Requirements

• Black or biracial babies, ages 3–7 months
• Male or female infants welcome
• Must be able to grip an adult’s finger for featured shots
• Must be located in the Chicagoland area
• Parent or guardian must accompany child to set
• Must be available for filming in Chicago, Illinois

Compensation

• Minimum pay: $1,200 for the shoot day
• Potential residual compensation if recognizable in the final commercial
• SAG commercial opportunity
• Professional commercial production experience

Chicago Footage Submission for Commercial Project

Job Description
A major commercial project is seeking authentic Chicago-based photos and videos that capture real people, genuine moments, and everyday life in the city. This opportunity is perfect for creatives, photographers, and individuals who already have existing media that reflects true Chicago experiences. Submissions should feel natural, emotional, and story-driven, highlighting human connection and life in Chicago.

Job Responsibilities

• Submit existing photo or video content captured in Chicago
• Showcase real people, real moments, and authentic experiences
• Ensure content reflects emotional, human-centered storytelling
• Provide media that aligns with a family-friendly commercial standard

Requirements

• Must have pre-existing photos or videos shot in Chicago
• Content should feature people and real-life moments (not just landmarks)
• Submissions must be appropriate for TV audiences (no explicit or risky content)
• Open to both union and non-union talent

Compensation

• $1,500 for selected photos or videos featured in the final commercial
• $500 talent fee for recognizable individuals included in selected media
• Additional usage fees based on licensing and extended use
• Worldwide exposure across broadcast, digital, and media platforms

Baby Commercial Event Role

Job Description
A non-union live commercial event is seeking adorable babies for a featured on-camera role in a body care brand showcase. This opportunity is perfect for parents looking to have their baby participate in a fun, professionally produced event highlighting a new diaper product. Babies will be featured in a live setting that demonstrates comfort, protection, and real-life use, with parents actively involved throughout the experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera during a live commercial-style event

• Sit upright independently (pillow support allowed)

• Participate in a supervised, baby-friendly environment

• Be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times

Requirements

• Babies ages 4–12 months

• Able to sit up on their own and not yet walking

• Parent or guardian must be available to participate

• Comfortable in a live event setting with cameras present

Compensation

• $750 total for baby and parent/guardian

• Covers participation and usage of recorded footage

• Additional compensation if usage extends beyond initial term