$1,750 Commercial Casting Calls for Families

Casting Call for Real Families – Earn $1750/Day!

Job Description: Thea Washington Casting is searching for real families in the DMV area (DC, MD, VA) for an upcoming campaign celebrating the beauty of authentic family moments. This project seeks to highlight diverse family structures and backgrounds to showcase the richness of real connections. If you’re part of a multigenerational, multicultural, or diverse family with young children, we encourage you to apply and share your unique family story.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a 1-2 day shoot (exact dates to be confirmed upon selection).
• Showcase authentic interactions and real family dynamics.
• Collaborate with the production team to portray a warm, supportive family environment that represents community resources.
• Engage naturally on camera to convey the intended message of the campaign.

Requirements:

• Pregnant moms with kids aged 0-4
• Moms with multiple kids under 5
• Grandparents with grandchildren under 4
• Dads with kids under 4
• Couples with young children, including twins
• Multigenerational, multicultural, and diverse families
• Must reside in the DMV area (DC, MD, VA)

Compensation:

• $1,750 per person, per day.

Casting Call: Fitness Enthusiasts for Planet Fitness Commercial

Job Description: We are seeking male and female fitness enthusiasts aged 20-40 of any ethnicity for multiple roles in an upcoming commercial for Planet Fitness. This project aims to showcase a diverse group of individuals who are passionate about fitness and wellness in a dynamic and positive gym environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in various fitness activities within the gym setting, demonstrating the use of equipment and participation in fitness classes.
• Engage with other participants in a natural and positive manner to reflect the community and supportive environment of Planet Fitness.
• Follow direction from the director and crew to ensure specific scenes are captured effectively and authentically.

Requirements:

• Ages 20-40, open to all genders and ethnicities.
• Must be physically fit and comfortable performing various exercises on camera.
• Positive attitude and ability to take direction well.
• Previous experience in commercial or fitness modeling is a plus but not mandatory.
• Must be comfortable in gym attire and in a fitness setting.

Compensation:

• $4,000 per day of shooting.

Casting Real Families for Disney Cruise Line Promotional Project

Job Description:
Disney Cruise Line is seeking multiple real families to participate in an exciting promotional project on board the new DCL “Treasure” ship. Selected families will experience a 5-night cruise, where they will be featured in b-roll footage to be used for Disney’s advertising efforts. The ideal families should have lively personalities, a love for Disney, and the ability to be natural and expressive on camera. This project is an opportunity to showcase the diversity of real families and their unique stories.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate as a family unit in filming activities during a 5-day cruise experience.
• Engage in various onboard activities while being filmed, maintaining a fun and energetic attitude.
• Interact naturally on camera, portraying genuine enjoyment of the cruise experience.
• Attend a wardrobe fitting prior to the shoot dates.

Requirements:

• Families must consist of a minimum of 4 members (2 parents + 2 children). Grandparents are also welcome to join.
• Children must be between the ages of 6-13 years old.
• All participants must hold valid passports that are active through May 2025.
• Open to families who are US citizens residing in North America (excluding New York and Los Angeles).

Compensation:

• $750 per shoot day, per person.
• $250 per person for travel or wardrobe fitting days.
• Additional $1,500 per person for footage usage rights across all media formats (video and stills) in perpetuity.

Family of 4 (Including 6-Year-Old Girl) for Disney Cruise Campaign

Job Description:
Select Miami Talents is casting a fun and outgoing family of four for an exciting Disney Cruise campaign! We are looking for a family with a 6-year-old girl (must be exactly 6) and a brother aged 9 or up to 11 years old. The ideal family should love Disney, enjoy vacations, and be photogenic and comfortable in front of the camera. This is a unique opportunity to create memories while being featured in a major media campaign.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate as a family in a Disney Cruise promotional shoot over three working days.
• The 6-year-old girl will play a key role in the shoot, interacting with the Disney cruise experience.
• Be comfortable being photographed and filmed, showing natural, fun, and candid moments as a family.
• Engage in activities on the cruise, interacting with the Disney brand in an authentic, joyful way.
• Travel as a family to Orlando, FL, and board the Disney Cruise for the duration of the campaign.

Requirements:

• Family of four: Mom, Dad, 6-year-old daughter (must be exactly 6 years old), and a brother aged 9 or a maximum of 11 years old.
• The entire family should be photogenic, comfortable in front of the camera, and love Disney and vacations.
• Outgoing and fun-loving personalities are a must!
• Must be available to travel to Orlando, FL, and participate in the cruise experience for the duration of the shoot.

Compensation:

• Daily Rate: $625 per person, per day for the 3 working days.
• Travel Pay: $312.50 per person, per day for 2 travel days (boarding and disembarking).
• Usage Fee: $2500 per person for the usage of the campaign across all media and platforms, in perpetuity.
• Per Diem: $70 per person, per travel day ($140 total per person).
• Airfare to and from Orlando, FL, provided.
• Hotel stay in Orlando on the night of arrival is provided.
• Transportation to and from the airport, hotel, and cruise ship provided.
• Agency commission is 20%.

Basketball Players for Nike Commercial – Vince Carter Dunk

Job Description: Nike is casting basketball players who can successfully perform the iconic Vince Carter Dunk for an upcoming commercial. This is a high-energy, action-packed shoot that requires talent with strong dunking skills and the ability to demonstrate the Vince Carter Dunk on camera. Selected individuals will work alongside Nike’s production team for a commercial showcasing athleticism and skill.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform the Vince Carter Dunk multiple times on camera during the commercial shoot.
• Attend a full prep day, including fitting and pre-lighting, prior to the shoot day.
• Follow the direction of the production team to ensure the desired performance and visual appeal.
• Participate in a high-energy shoot, portraying Nike’s brand image of athleticism and innovation.

Requirements:

• Must be skilled in basketball and able to perform the Vince Carter Dunk.
• Open to all genders and ethnicities, with experience in dunking preferred.
• Must be available to work for both the prep day and the full shoot day.
• No prior acting experience is required, but basketball skills and professionalism are a must.

Compensation:

• $1,000 flat rate per day for 2 days of work.
• Day 1: Full prep day including fitting and pre-lighting.
• Day 2: Full shoot day.

Casting for Major Beer Brand Commercial

Job Description: A major beer brand is casting for a commercial in Austin, TX, and is searching for real groups of friends who are comfortable around a grill. The shoot will capture the essence of friendship, grilling, and fun, so if you and your friends enjoy social gatherings around a grill, this is a great opportunity to showcase your authentic interactions. The selected individuals will participate in a commercial shoot for a well-known beer brand.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate as part of a real group of friends in a commercial shoot.
• Act naturally and comfortably around a grill in a social setting.
• Follow directions from the production team to capture the desired scenes.
• Ensure a positive and enjoyable atmosphere during filming, reflecting authentic friendship.

Requirements:

• Must be part of a real group of friends applying together.
• All participants must be comfortable around a grill.
• Must be at least 25 years old to be considered.
• Must be available to attend a fitting in Austin, TX.
• Must be a local hire for Austin, TX, as travel and accommodations are not provided.

Compensation:

• Fitting compensation: $250 per person.
• Shoot day compensation: $2750 per person.

Hispanic/Latin/Ambiguous Grandma for Baking Commercial

Job Description:
We are casting for a sweet, Hispanic/Latin/Ambiguous grandma (ages 60-70) who loves to bake and is familiar with using a stand mixer. This role is for a fun baking commercial that highlights the joy of home baking. No acting experience is required, just a love for baking and a warm personality.

Job Responsibilities:

• Appear in a baking commercial, using a stand mixer and performing typical baking tasks.
• Portray a loving, sweet grandmother who enjoys baking.
• Follow simple direction from the production team to ensure the scenes are captured perfectly.

Requirements:

• Female, age 60-70 years old.
• Must be Hispanic, Latin, or ethnically ambiguous.
• Must love baking and be comfortable using a stand mixer.
• No prior acting experience necessary.
• Must be local or able to travel to the shooting location.

Compensation:

• $500 per day for 2 days of shooting.
• Possible usage bonus of $2,000 if recognizable in the final ad.
• Day rate is guaranteed regardless of final ad appearance.

Casting Call for Differently Abled Kids for Clothing Brand Campaign

Job Description:

We are currently casting differently abled kids for a fun and exciting clothing brand advertisement! We are looking for boys and girls of various ethnic backgrounds who have visible differences such as hearing or vision impairments, mobility or limb differences, or who use wheelchairs. We are open to any differently abled child who fits the required height specifications.

We are searching for kids who are fun, silly, cute, and have an energetic personality. If your child is talkative and passionate about a hobby or sport, that’s a bonus! The shoot will take place on one of the days between October 28th and November 1st. The exact location is still to be determined, but it will either be in New York City or Los Angeles. Travel expenses for the child and one parent will be covered.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in a professional photoshoot or commercial shoot for a well-known kids’ clothing brand.
• Be fun, expressive, and enthusiastic during the shoot, reflecting the energy of the brand.

Requirements:

• Differently abled children who have visible differences such as hearing or vision impairments, mobility or limb differences, or who use a wheelchair.
• Must fit within one of the following height and age ranges:
  • Boys or girls between 52″-59″ tall, aged 7-11 years old.
  • Girls between 38″-45″ tall, aged 2-5 years old.
• Height is more important than age, so please ensure that your child fits the specified height range.
• Must be available for one day between October 28th and November 1st (exact date to be confirmed).

Compensation:

• $800 flat rate for the day of the shoot.
• Travel expenses for the child and one parent will be covered by the client.

Non-Union Casting for Skincare Company Advertising Project

Job Description:

We are casting a wide range of profiles for an exciting advertising project for a skincare company. We are looking for both kids and parents to participate in this campaign. This is a fantastic opportunity to be featured in a skincare ad with competitive pay, depending on the final usage of the content.

The project involves a one-day shoot, and you must be available for all potential shoot dates listed below. Callbacks will also be held before the shoot.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the shoot day for the skincare ad campaign.
• Follow directions provided by the production and advertising team to achieve the desired visual and performance outcomes.

Requirements:

• Open to kids and parents of all types.
• Must be available for all callback and shoot dates.
• Must submit a video self-tape as part of the application process.

Compensation:

• Pay ranges from $600 to $10,800, depending on the final usage of the content.

Casting for Real Families, Couples, or Siblings for Food-Centric Project

Job Description:

Trigger Casting is seeking real parts of families, couples, or siblings where one person is an amateur cook, and the other loves to enjoy their cooking! This is a unique opportunity to showcase the cultural and emotional significance of food within your family. We are looking for diversity in all forms—age, gender, race, ethnicity, and sexuality are a priority for this project.

Responsibilities:

• Represent your family, couple, or sibling pair in a heartfelt project about the love of cooking and food.
• Share your family’s favorite dish and the story behind it.
• Provide insight into your family’s cooking traditions and culinary passions.

Requirements:

• Open to real families, couples, or siblings (not actors) where one person is a decent amateur cook and another person loves to eat their food.
• Families of 2-3 people are welcome.
• Must have a favorite family dish that reflects your culture, background, or tradition.
• Open to diverse family backgrounds in terms of age, gender, race, ethnicity, and sexuality.

Compensation:

• $5000 for a family/couple of 2-3 people for the 1-day shoot.

Real Basketball Player & Real Interviewer – Major Water Brand x NBA Player Campaign

Job Description:
We are casting for two exciting roles in an upcoming campaign collaboration between a major water brand and a well-known NBA player. The campaign requires one individual to portray a real basketball player and another to act as the interviewer. Both roles will involve engaging with the brand and the NBA player in dynamic, interactive scenes that reflect the energy and excitement of sports culture. We are looking for talent with unique, eccentric features and personalities that stand out on screen.

Job Responsibilities:

• Real Basketball Player:
  • Portray an authentic basketball player, demonstrating athleticism and a vibrant personality.
  • Engage with the NBA player and other cast members in a fun, sports-centered environment.
  • Follow the direction of the production team to capture exciting and memorable moments.
• Real Interviewer:
  • Act as the interviewer, interacting with both the NBA player and the basketball player in a casual, energetic setting.
  • Ask engaging questions, create a fun rapport, and represent the brand in a relatable, authentic way.
  • Collaborate with the director and production team to deliver a polished, entertaining performance.

Requirements:

• Real Basketball Player:
  • Male, aged 18-35, any ethnicity.
  • Must have unique, eccentric features and a strong, authentic presence on screen.
  • Athleticism or basketball skills preferred but not mandatory.
• Real Interviewer:
  • Any gender, aged 21-40, any ethnicity.
  • Must have unique, eccentric features and a dynamic personality that can carry a conversation and engage the audience.
  • Ability to follow direction and deliver dialogue naturally in an interview setting.

Compensation:

• Rate: $350 for 6 hours of work.
• Additional Perks: Meals and any other benefits provided during the shoot.

Casting Call for Real Families and Adult Friends – Visit Florida Northwest Beaches Campaign

Job Description: We are casting for a Visit Florida tourism campaign, showcasing the stunning Northwest Florida beaches. We are seeking real families and adult friend groups who are ready to enjoy outdoor beach activities for this fun, paid opportunity. If you or your group loves outdoor water adventures such as paddle-boarding, snorkeling, kayaking, fishing, or foil boarding, this could be the perfect fit!

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a photoshoot or video shoot featuring outdoor activities on Northwest Florida’s beautiful beaches.
• Engage in beach and water sports such as paddle-boarding, snorkeling, kayaking, fishing, or foil boarding during the shoot.
• Collaborate with the production team to capture authentic, joyful moments that highlight the beauty and excitement of Northwest Florida’s beach destinations.

Requirements:

1. Real Families:
   • Composition: 2 parents + 2 or more kids aged 8-16. Families with fewer members can apply under the partial family category.
   • Enthusiastic about beach activities and comfortable on camera.
2. Adult Friends:
   • Ages: 21-55, men or women, any ethnic appearance.
   • Can apply individually or recruit friends or family members to participate together.
   • Prefer individuals experienced in activities like paddle-boarding, snorkeling, kayaking, fishing, or foil boarding.

Compensation Details:

• This is a paid opportunity. Compensation will be discussed with selected applicants.