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Casting Real Families for National Commercial in Austin, TX
Job Description:
Sarah Dowling Casting is seeking real families to appear in a national commercial for a major internet and cable provider. Families with 3–5 members, including kids, parents, grandparents, and tweens, are encouraged to apply. This is a fantastic opportunity to represent authentic family dynamics in a high-profile project.
Job Responsibilities:
- Participate as a family in a professionally produced national commercial.
- Showcase natural interactions and expressions as directed by the production team.
- Collaborate with the director to achieve a compelling and authentic portrayal.
- Complete a self-taped audition from home prior to selection.
Requirements:
- Families of 3–5 members, including kids aged 2–10, tweens, parents, and/or grandparents.
- All looks, body types, and ethnicities are welcome.
- Must be local to the Austin, TX area (local hire only).
- Ability to provide a group photo or individual photos of all family members when submitting.
Compensation:
- Adults: $500 session fee/day + $1,500 usage (+20% for agency representation).
- Minors: $350 session fee/day + $1,250 usage (+20% for agency representation).
Casting Call: Supporting Role in Tisch Grad School Film
Job Description:
We are casting for a male actor, aged 21-24, to play Riley, the boyfriend of the lead character in a short film created by Tisch graduate students. The film takes place at Hippie Hollow swim beach in Austin, and the role will require some partial nudity (chest). The character is sweet, upbeat, and helpful, sharing a relaxing day with his boyfriend, Jorge, when an unexpected situation involving Jorge’s father unfolds. This is a great opportunity to work on a student film that focuses on character-driven storytelling.
Job Responsibilities:
- Portray Riley, a kind and upbeat college-aged character enjoying a day out at a swim beach with his boyfriend.
- Act in a natural and empathetic way during scenes that involve helping an older injured man, unaware that the man is his boyfriend’s father.
- Participate in a scene at Hippie Hollow swim beach, which requires comfortable presence and partial nudity (chest).
- Collaborate with the director and fellow actors to bring authenticity and emotion to the role.
Requirements:
- Male, ages 21-24, but must look like a college-aged character (18-19).
- Comfortable with partial nudity (chest) for the swim beach scene.
- Must be over 21 years of age.
- Must be available to film for one day in Austin, TX, between Nov 1st-Nov 5th.
- Previous acting experience is preferred but not required; ability to convey kindness, positivity, and sincerity is essential.
Compensation:
- $225 plus 15%.
- Role works for one day during the production.
Casting Call for Fun Short Film – Fluent Spanish Speakers Needed
Job Description: We are casting for an exciting short film and are looking for fluent Spanish speakers for various roles. The film features a range of characters, and we have openings for child roles, young adult roles, and adult roles, for both male and female actors. This is a unique opportunity to showcase your acting talent and language skills in a creative project.
Job Responsibilities:
- Act in the short film, portraying your assigned character with authenticity and enthusiasm.
- Collaborate with the director and production team to bring the script to life.
- Attend and participate in rehearsals and scheduled shooting days.
- Deliver lines fluently in Spanish, with attention to the nuances of the language and your character’s personality.
Requirements:
- Fluent in Spanish (spoken fluency is a must).
- Seeking talent across various age groups: children, young adults, and adults.
- Must be available for all required shooting days in early November.
- Prior acting experience is a plus but not required, as long as you can deliver a convincing performance.
Compensation Details:
- Pay rate ranges from $200 to $300 per day, depending on the role and its requirements.