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University Student Casting Call for Tech Campaign

Job Description
A major tech brand is seeking currently enrolled university students for an upcoming paid commercial campaign. This opportunity is open to students of all genders, ethnicities, and abilities who can bring authenticity and real-life energy to a professional production. Selected talent will appear in marketing materials used across multiple platforms worldwide.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera for a commercial and lifestyle-focused campaign

• Follow direction from the production and creative team

• Represent real university student life in a natural, authentic way

• Participate in a fitting and scheduled shoot days

Requirements

• Must be a currently enrolled Rice University student

• Open to male and female talent

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Individuals with disabilities are welcome

• Comfortable appearing on camera

• Able to work as a local hire in Houston

Compensation

• $2,000 per day (includes fitting day prior to filming)

• Five-year usage term

• Option for five-year renewal

Commercial Background Actors (All Ages)

Job Description
A major healthcare commercial is casting background actors for an upcoming production filming in the Houston, Texas area. This project is seeking real people with natural expressions, diverse looks, and authentic presence. The production encourages inclusive casting and welcomes individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and appearances. This is a paid commercial opportunity with a full-day shoot commitment.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as background talent in a healthcare commercial

• Follow on-set direction from the production team

• Bring natural, expressive reactions suited to real-life scenarios

• Remain available and camera-ready for the full shoot day

• Participate professionally in group and lifestyle scenes

Requirements

• Men and women ages 18–75+ (including active seniors)

• Children ages 6–16 (boys and girls)

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Comfortable being on camera with a natural, everyday look

• Tattoos, piercings, and bright hair are welcome

• Open to people with visible disabilities

• Must be a U.S. citizen or legally eligible to work in the U.S.

• Must be available all day with no schedule conflicts

• Well-behaved dogs welcome for select scenes (photo required if submitting with a dog)

Compensation

• $250 for up to 10 hours

• Overtime paid at time and a half after 10 hours

• Payroll payment (agent fee applies if represented)

Background Actors for Feature Film

Job Description
A low-budget feature film is casting background actors and extras for upcoming shoot days in the Houston and Sugar Land, TX areas. This paid extra job is looking for dependable talent with full-day availability who can portray high school students in school-day scenes and a Halloween party sequence. If you’re reliable, comfortable working indoors and outdoors, and can provide your own wardrobe for the scene, this is a great background acting opportunity to build on-set experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as background talent in high school and party scenes

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity across takes

• Arrive camera-ready with appropriate wardrobe and any required props

• Remain available for the full shoot day with no schedule conflicts

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 15+

• Open to all ethnicities

• Must be able to portray a high school student

• Full-day availability required (no time conflicts)

• Houston-area scenes: must have your own school-appropriate outfit; backpack and school props preferred

• Sugar Land-area scenes: must have your own Halloween costume

• Comfortable filming indoors and outdoors

Compensation

• $50 flat rate (paid)