Shay Nielsen Casting

Experienced Road Runners – Global Athletic Brand Campaign

Job Description
A major global athletic brand is casting experienced long-distance road runners for a high-energy commercial shoot in Chicago. This campaign will highlight endurance athletes with real running backgrounds to capture authentic motion and passion in action. If you live and breathe the runner’s lifestyle and are ready to bring it to a powerful, professional production, this is the opportunity for you.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in on-camera running sequences over multiple shoot days

• Represent a global athletic brand with authenticity and athleticism

• Follow direction from the production team to ensure dynamic, high-impact visuals

• Engage in long-distance runs as part of the filming schedule

Requirements

• Must be experienced in road running and capable of covering long distances

• Open to all genders and ethnicities

• Must be based in or near Chicago

• Must not be affiliated with or sponsored by any other brand

• Shoe sizes required:

  • Women: US 7.5–8.5

  • Men: US 9.5–10.5

• Must be available and on hold for shoot dates from July 21–25

Compensation

• Paid commercial role

• Industry-standard rates

• Professional shoot environment with support and athletic gear provided

Couple Talent – Lifestyle Tech Campaign

Job Description
A global tech campaign seeks authentic NYC couples to showcase real chemistry in a dynamic lifestyle shoot. This paid couple casting offers a chance to appear in high-visibility content, strengthen your on-camera portfolio, and collaborate with an experienced creative team. Primary keywords: NYC couple casting, couple modeling job; secondary keywords: lifestyle commercial casting, paid couple acting, real couple audition.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray genuine interactions in photo and short-form video scenes

• Follow creative direction while maintaining natural chemistry

• Provide brief introductory clips and social-media-ready moments

• Work seamlessly with production staff for efficient shoot flow

Requirements

• Real couples, 18+

• Based in the New York City area with reliable transportation

• Comfortable being filmed in everyday settings

• Active Instagram accounts for each partner

• Availability for a flexible shoot window in early July

• Submit recent individual and joint photos plus a short intro video

Compensation

• Competitive paid day rate

• Professional images and footage for your portfolio

• Potential perks from the tech brand’s campaign

Skateboarder – Content Shoot

Job Description
Boost your visibility and ride for a global campaign in an exciting 1–2-day content shoot. We’re seeking dynamic NYC skaters who can confidently shred on camera, kick-push with style, and showcase authentic skate culture. Primary keywords: skateboarder casting, skateboarding modeling job; secondary keywords: NYC skater content shoot, skate video casting call, paid skateboarding job.

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrate smooth kick-push and downhill control on set

• Perform basic to intermediate tricks for photo and video capture

• Present front and back of hands, full profile, and full body during intro video

• Collaborate with creative team to capture authentic skate lifestyle moments

Requirements

• Skilled skateboarders, 18+

• Available for a flexible 1–2-day shoot in early July

• Comfortable filming outdoors on varied terrain

• Able to self-submit a short intro video and recent photos

• Optional: apply with a skating partner or best friend for duo shots

• Active social media presence (Instagram handle preferred)

Compensation

• Competitive paid day rate

• Professional footage for your portfolio

• Potential product perks from the campaign