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.
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