$3,000+ Ad Campaign Casting Call in New York City

Job Description

A comedy spec advertisement is casting talent for a high-energy, physical-comedy shoot featuring dynamic character work, action beats, and comedic timing. This production will use professional-grade gear, practical effects, VFX elements, and a costumed creature to create a polished, cinematic spec spot.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform physical comedy and deliver strong character-driven reactions on camera.

• Take direction from the director and collaborate with the team for timing, blocking, and performance adjustments.

• Portray henchman-style characters with clear movement, presence, and comedic awareness as needed.

• Participate in multiple takes and maintain continuity in performance and wardrobe.

Requirements

• Physical Comedy Actor (Male): Playing age 20s–30s, any ethnicity; must be comfortable with physical comedy performance.

• Henchmen: Playing age 20s–50s, any ethnicity; must be comfortable portraying character “henchman” roles and following direction.

• Must be able to work as a local hire (no travel provided).

Compensation Details

• Unpaid, non-union opportunity.

Job Description

A rush casting call is seeking talent for a staged toy giveaway scene and an on-camera news reporter segment. This project will film as a holiday-style newsbreak covering a Christmas giveaway, featuring families and a reporter delivering the story on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as a parent/guardian or child in a staged toy giveaway crowd scene.

• Portray an on-camera news reporter delivering a scripted or guided “newsbreak” segment.

• Follow on-set direction, blocking, and continuity adjustments as needed.

Requirements

• Parents/Guardians and Kids: Ages 3–14 for the staged toy giveaway scene.

• News Reporter Role: Ability to perform confidently on camera as a reporter character.

• Must be local to the Oak Cliff/Dallas area or able to work as a local hire.

• Comfortable being filmed in a staged, holiday-themed public scene environment.

Compensation Details

• Unpaid role(s).

Job Description

A major bank commercial is seeking real youth sports teams and marching bands for an upcoming paid commercial project. Casting is focused on parents of children who actively participate in organized youth teams. This project highlights teamwork, community, and youth involvement through authentic sports and school activities.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in an on-camera commercial production as part of a real youth team

• Follow on-set direction from the production team

• Parents or legal guardians must be present with participating minors

• Coaches may also be featured as part of the team environment

Requirements

• Parents of children currently involved in one of the following youth teams:

  • Pee Wee Football (ages 6–8)

  • Middle School Cross Country (ages 11–13)

  • High School Marching Bands (ages 14–17)

  • High School Girls Volleyball (ages 14–18)

  • High School Boys Soccer (ages 14–18)

• Children must be actively participating in the listed sport or activity

• Parent or legal guardian must attend if the child is selected

• Coaches associated with the teams are also eligible

Compensation

• $500 per child

• $300 for one parent or legal guardian (must attend)

• $300 for coach

Job Description

A sports brand social media campaign is seeking a real Tee-Ball team (ages 5–6) for background roles in a commercial-style shoot. This project will capture authentic youth baseball moments and real team interaction on camera. The production is looking for teams that can participate together, including players and a coach, and who are comfortable being filmed in a natural Tee-Ball setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as a real Tee-Ball team in background scenes for a sports brand commercial/social media campaign.

• Follow on-set direction for staging, timing, and continuity in group shots.

• Bring authentic Tee-Ball energy and natural team interaction on camera.

• Arrive prepared with any required uniforms/gear as instructed by production.

Requirements

• Age Range: 5–6 (real team required)

• Must be a real Tee-Ball team, including a coach.

• Must be local to Austin, Texas.

• Union Status: Non-union

• Comfortable being filmed for a social media campaign (planned run approximately two weeks).

Compensation Details

• Rate: $250 per day per player or coach

Job Description

A sports brand social media campaign is seeking a real youth girls’ softball team (ages 11–12) for background roles in a commercial-style shoot. This project will feature a full team and coach in authentic softball action and team moments. Talent must be local to Austin, Texas, and include players and a coach who can participate together as a group.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as a real softball team in background scenes for a sports brand commercial/social media campaign.

• Follow on-set direction for blocking, timing, and continuity during team sequences.

• Bring authentic softball energy, teamwork, and natural group interaction on camera.

• Arrive prepared with any required gear/uniform items as instructed by production.

Requirements

• Age Range: Girls ages 11–12 (real team required)

• Must be a real youth girls’ softball team, including a coach.

• Must be local to Austin, Texas.

• Union Status: Non-union

• Comfortable being filmed for a social media campaign running approximately two weeks.

Compensation Details

• Rate: $250 per day per player and coach

Job Description
A paid commercial campaign for a local financial institution is casting fresh faces for a generational story centered on the passage of time. Production is seeking local talent in Bay County, Florida (Panama City area), and families with physical similarities are encouraged to apply to help portray two versions of the same grandmother character on camera. This is a non-speaking opportunity with regional broadcast and social usage.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in a non-speaking commercial shoot portraying a family role.

• Follow direction for natural reactions, movement, and lifestyle-style moments.

• Maintain professionalism on set and support continuity across takes.

Requirements

• Must be able to work in Bay County, Florida (Panama City area).

• Non-speaking roles needed:

  • Grandmother: Female, 60–70.

  • Younger Grandmother: Female, 30–35.

  • Grandson/Son: Child, 8–10.

• Families encouraged to submit together (physical similarities preferred).

Compensation

• $450 per talent.

• Media buyout included.

• Usage: Regional broadcast (up to 1 year) and social media (in perpetuity).

Job Description
A restaurant commercial project is casting San Antonio talent for paid on-camera roles. This is an online casting call seeking adults and kids with strong personality and camera presence, especially those comfortable dancing on camera. Filming will take place in San Antonio, Texas, with roles needed for featured talent and restaurant background.

Job Responsibilities

• Record and submit a short self-tape audition following the provided prompts.

• Perform on camera in a restaurant commercial, including simple dance movement when requested.

• Take direction well and bring natural energy and expression to the scene.

Requirements

• Must be able to work in San Antonio, TX.

• Casting needs include:

  • Mom: Female, 30–45, Hispanic or Anglo; attractive with strong smile; confident dancer.

  • Dad: Male, 30–45, Hispanic or Anglo; attractive with strong smile; confident dancer.

  • Son: Male, 7–12, Hispanic or Anglo; some dance experience preferred.

  • Daughter: Female, 7–12, Hispanic or Anglo; some dance experience preferred.

  • Restaurant Extras: Various ages, 18+; preference for adults 40+; any ethnicity; dance experience preferred but not required.

• Self-tape should include a photo and a short selfie video introducing yourself, followed by 15 seconds of best or worst dance moves (to any music).

Compensation

• Paid roles (rate provided upon selection).

Soccer Fans & Players for Retail Commercial

Job Description
A paid commercial is casting Los Angeles local talent for multiple on-camera roles centered around soccer culture. Production is seeking real soccer fans, skilled soccer players, kids, and talent with physical disabilities who can bring authentic energy, strong performance, and natural comedic timing. This is a one-day shoot scheduled within a set production window. No travel is provided, so applicants must be able to work locally in Los Angeles.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform on camera in a commercial featuring soccer fans and soccer action.
• Deliver natural reactions, comedic beats, and/or dialogue as directed.
• Participate in group scenes and auditions when requested.
• Follow blocking and continuity notes while maintaining performance energy.

Requirements

• Must be a Los Angeles local (no travel paid).
• Ages vary by role; all ethnicities encouraged.
• Real group of die-hard pro soccer fans (no singles—must audition together).
• Male and female soccer fans (18–40).
• Real female college-aged soccer players (18–24) with expert ball-handling skills.
• Soccer player kid (ages 6–10), any gender, with excellent soccer skills and the ability to perform a playful action moment on camera.
• Real person with a physical disability (18–50), including wheelchair users, individuals with Down syndrome, or limb differences; must be comfortable on camera with dialogue.
• Must have great energy and strong knowledge of soccer (where applicable).

Compensation

• $650 per session.
• $1,500 buyout.
• Additional pay: 20% AF (if applicable).

Job Description

A shoe retailer campaign is casting real couples for a commercial-style shoot in the NYC area. This project is seeking Black and Hispanic couples, as well as one LGBTQ WLW (women-loving-women) couple who is Black and/or Hispanic. Talent must be able to fit specific shoe sizes, as the campaign centers around footwear product imagery and lifestyle content. Selected talent will be featured across worldwide web, in-store, and social placements.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a commercial campaign shoot as a couple

• Take direction for posed and lifestyle-style shots featuring footwear

• Provide clear photos together and accurate shoe sizing for consideration

• Maintain professionalism, punctuality, and a cooperative attitude on set

• Be comfortable appearing in content used for web, social, and in-store marketing

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to work in the NYC area

• Seeking:

  • Black couples

  • Hispanic couples

  • One LGBTQ WLW couple (Black and/or Hispanic)

• All submissions must fit one of these shoe sizes:

  • Men’s: 10.5 or 11.5

  • Women’s: 7 or 8

Compensation

• $600 / 10 hours

• Usage: 6 months worldwide (web, in-store, and social)

Non-Speaking Talent for Brand Sizzle Reel (Bay Area)

Job Description
A visually driven brand sizzle reel is casting in the San Francisco Bay Area and is open to real people and actors for non-speaking roles. This is a one-day, paid shoot for a commercial-style project featuring authentic, lifestyle moments tied to creative and professional identities. If you’re looking for paid commercial casting, non-speaking on-camera work, and Bay Area casting calls, this opportunity is now accepting submissions.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in non-speaking scenes for a brand sizzle reel

• Follow direction from the production team for movement, timing, and continuity

• Bring natural, believable presence to visually driven setups

• Maintain a professional, on-time set attitude throughout the shoot day

Requirements

• Must be able to work as a local hire in the SF Bay Area

• No acting experience required (roles are non-speaking)

• Casting is seeking the following:

  • Female artists, 40s–60s (preferably with access to an art space/studio)

  • Female architects/office workers, 20s–30s (preferably with access to an office space at home or rented)

  • Male golfers, 40s–50s (any skill level)

  • Men and women, 30s–60s (general/alternate options)

Compensation

• $1,200

• Additional location fee may apply if relevant

Job Description

A commercial production is casting male and female extras ages 20–45 for a paid shoot. This is a great opportunity for talent looking for commercial extra work, paid background acting, and on-set experience. Filming is one day within the production window, but availability across the window may be required for scheduling.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a commercial extra in lifestyle-style scenes

• Follow direction from the production team for timing, movement, and continuity

• Maintain a consistent look and performance across multiple takes

• Arrive on time and work professionally throughout the shoot day

Requirements

• Ages 20–45

• Male and female talent

• Must have valid documents to work

• Must be available within the production window (one filming day scheduled)

Compensation

• $200 (flat rate)

Black and Hispanic Couples for Shoe Retailer Campaign

Job Description
A shoe retailer campaign is casting Black and Hispanic couples for a paid commercial shoot in the NYC area. Production is seeking real couples with natural chemistry and strong on-camera connection for lifestyle-focused scenes created for web, social, and in-store use. This is a great opportunity for talent looking for paid commercial casting, couples casting, and brand campaign work in New York.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a couple in lifestyle-style campaign scenes

• Follow direction from the creative team for movement, timing, and continuity

• Provide natural reactions and authentic chemistry on camera

• Maintain a consistent look and performance across takes

Requirements

• Black and Hispanic couples

• LGBTQ+ couple needed as well (Black or Hispanic)

• Must be able to work as a local hire in the NYC area

• Must be able to fit one of the required shoe sizes:

  • Men’s: 10.5 or 11.5

  • Women’s: 7 or 8

• Comfortable being photographed/filmed with your partner for a brand campaign

Compensation

• $600 / 10 hours

• Usage: 6 months (worldwide web, in-store, and social)