$2,500 Commercial Chicago Casting Call for Grandmas

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.

Casting Call for Texas Residents with Car Insurance Issues

Job Description: We are casting couples or individuals in Texas who are experiencing issues with their car insurance. If your rates are spiking or you have been dropped from your insurance, this is an opportunity to share your frustrations in a paid video project. Selected participants will be featured in a short video where they discuss their challenges with car insurance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Self-shoot a video from your phone or computer sharing your personal experiences and frustrations with your car insurance.
• Provide honest and open feedback on the issues you’re facing, including rate increases or policy cancellations.
• Ensure the video is clear, concise, and filmed at home.

Requirements:

• Must be a resident of Texas.
• Must own a car and currently be dealing with car insurance issues (e.g., rate increases or cancellations).
• Ability to self-shoot a video using your phone or computer.
• Comfortable sharing your experiences on camera.

Compensation Details:

• $1,500 for selected participants.

Casting Call for Woman with Heart Surgery Scar – Cleveland Clinic Commercial

Job Description: Mullen Casting is seeking a confident woman in her 60s-70s for an upcoming Cleveland Clinic commercial being filmed in Florida. We are looking for a woman with an athletic, healthy-looking build who ideally has a minimal scar from heart surgery, though this is not required. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to be part of a meaningful healthcare commercial.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a confident, healthy older woman in a commercial highlighting the importance of heart health and recovery.
• Collaborate with the production team to create an authentic and compelling portrayal.
• Follow direction on set for the commercial shoot.

Requirements:

• Gender: Female
• Age Range: 60s-70s
• Build: Athletic, healthy-looking
• Scar: Ideally has a minimal heart surgery scar (not required).
• Ethnic Appearance: Open to various ethnic backgrounds including Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander, Ethnically Ambiguous, Black, Native American, White, East Asian, South Asian, Eastern European, Latinx/Hispanic, Maori, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Pacific Islander, Southeast Asian.

Compensation Details:

• Session Fee: $500 + 20%
• Buyout: $4,500 + 20%

Casting Call: Real Families Who Love Trains for NY State Tourism Commercial

Job Description:
LLCP is seeking a real family consisting of two parents and one child (aged 6-10) who share a love for trains to appear in a commercial for NY State Tourism. The shoot will take place at the Arcade & Attica Railroad in the Buffalo/Rochester area. This is an opportunity for a fun and adventurous family who enjoys train rides and apple cider donuts to showcase their passion in a commercial setting.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate as a family in a commercial shoot, featuring activities related to train rides and exploring local attractions.
• Follow the direction of the production team to create natural, engaging scenes that highlight the joy of family train experiences.
• Be prepared for multiple takes to ensure the best possible footage.
• Interact with the environment and each other in a genuine and enthusiastic manner.

Requirements:

• Must be a real family of two parents and one child aged 6-10.
• Should have a genuine interest in trains and enjoy train-related activities.
• Must be local to the Buffalo/Rochester area for ease of travel to the shoot location.
• Comfortable performing on camera and following direction.
• Prior acting experience is not required but a positive attitude is essential.

Compensation:

• SAG Scale: $783.10 per day + usage.
• Usage: Cable, Wild Spot, Traditional & Streaming Digital, Industrial.

Casting Call for Featured Heterosexual Couple – Major Hip Hop Artist x Athletic Brand Campaign

Job Description:
Esprit Casting is seeking an African American heterosexual couple for a high-profile campaign featuring a major male hip hop artist and a renowned athletic brand. The shoot requires a couple with unique and eccentric features who are comfortable showcasing affection on camera. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a visually captivating promotional project.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a featured couple in the campaign, participating in various scenes and interactions.
• Be comfortable displaying affection, including kissing, on camera as directed by the production team.
• Follow the creative team’s guidance to achieve the desired mood and style for the shoot.
• Work collaboratively with the production team to ensure natural and engaging expressions and poses.

Requirements:

• African American heterosexual couple, ages 18-35.
• Must have unique and eccentric features.
• Comfortable with kissing and showing affection on camera.
• Able to work on set for long hours (10 to 12 hours).
• Previous modeling or on-camera experience is a plus but not required.

Compensation Details:

• Pay rate: $250 each per day (10 to 12 hours).
• Meals and on-set accommodations will be provided.