Spark Casting

Job Description

A paid casting project is seeking real parent and student duos from the NYC Tri-State area for an upcoming commercial-style production focused on college planning and financial aid experiences. Producers are looking for authentic families who can speak naturally about navigating financial planning, student loans, and college preparation.

This project is ideal for high school juniors, seniors, or incoming college freshmen and their parent or guardian.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a filmed production as a real parent and student duo
• Share authentic experiences related to college financial planning and student aid
• Attend a one-day local production shoot
• Submit self-tape materials for casting consideration
• Work collaboratively with the production team during filming

Requirements

• High school juniors or seniors applying to college, or incoming college freshmen
• Must apply together with a parent or guardian
• Comfortable discussing experiences with financial planning, student loans, or financial aid
• Must be local to the NYC Tri-State area
• Must be able to work locally in Stony Brook, New York
• Strong on-camera communication and authentic personalities preferred

Compensation Details

• $1,000 per person selected for the project
• One-day filming commitment required

Parent and Child Duo Needed for Firearm Safety PSA

Job Description
A powerful public service announcement is casting real families for a firearm safety campaign aimed at raising awareness and promoting secure gun storage in the home. The PSA will be filmed in the Greater Seattle area and focuses on encouraging parents and guardians to create a safer environment for children. This is an opportunity to be part of a meaningful project that aims to save lives and empower families through education.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a PSA alongside your real child (or legal guardian/ward pairing)

• Portray authentic, relatable family dynamics on screen

• Participate in a one-day shoot focused on firearm safety and family awareness

• Follow direction while on set and maintain professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Parent or guardian, ages 30–55, must be a real gun owner or comfortable handling a firearm

• Child or teen, ages 5–15

• Must reside in the Greater Seattle area

• Open to individuals of all races, body types, backgrounds, and abilities

• No real firearms will be used on set

Compensation

• $500 flat rate for a 10-hour session

• One-day shoot with full media usage for up to 5 years

• Non-union, high-impact project with national reach

Casting Call: Real Parent and College Student Duos

Seeking real parent and college student duos nationwide for an exciting project focused on student loan stories. This is a paid opportunity to share your unique journey and experiences.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as a real parent and college student duo in a professional shoot.
• Share your story about using student loans to pay for college, highlighting personal experiences.
• Collaborate with the production team to authentically represent your journey.

Requirements

• College students (18–23 years old) and their parents.
• Open to high school seniors through college seniors and their parents.
• College athletes and their parents are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Must have experience using student loans to fund college.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity with nationwide participation.