Log InSign Up
Home$3,000+ Ad Campaign Casting Call in New York City

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

Commercial Actors and Featured Extras for Ad Campaign

Job Description
An exciting commercial project is now casting three on-camera principals (OCPs) and eight featured extras for a high-profile ad campaign. This opportunity is open to non-union talent based in the NYC area. Selected actors will appear in both motion and stills content, working with a professional creative team. If you’re ready to showcase your personality, style, and camera presence, this is a chance to gain valuable exposure and solid pay.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform confidently on camera for commercial stills and motion video

  • Follow direction from creative and production teams during shoots and fittings

  • Deliver authentic, natural performances that align with brand messaging

  • Attend self-tape submissions, callbacks, and potential in-person fittings

Requirements

  • Ages 18–27, all genders welcome

  • Must be non-union and based in the NYC area

  • Submit a self-tape by the specified deadline

  • Be available for remote callback, potential fitting, and scheduled shoot dates

Compensation

  • OCP Rate: $750 session + $2,500 usage for motion + $2,500 usage for stills

  • Featured Extras / Stills Models Rate: $500 session + $1,250 usage for motion + $1,250 usage for stills

  • Fitting fee: $100 (if applicable)

  • Professional exposure in a national-level ad campaign

Related jobs:

$$
Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description
A commercial production is seeking male bodybuilders for an exciting shoot in Las Vegas. This is a high-energy opportunity perfect for men with a bold and commanding presence.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear on set as featured talent for the commercial

  • Showcase physique confidently on camera

  • Follow direction from the production team to achieve desired shots

Requirements

  • Male bodybuilders with strong, muscular builds

  • Must be comfortable being on camera and performing with confidence

  • Must be available for the full 5-hour shoot

Compensation

  • $500 for 5 hours

  • Paid commercial appearance

$$
Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Male Talent for Commercial

Job Description
A commercial project is seeking male talent to appear in an upcoming shoot. This role is perfect for someone who is confident on camera and can deliver clear, articulate speech in English.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate as on-camera talent for a commercial spot

  • Deliver lines in perfect English as directed

  • Follow production team instructions for timing and performance

Requirements

  • Male, ages 35+

  • Open to all ethnicities

  • Must speak perfect English

  • Must provide recent photos for consideration

Compensation

  • $150 flat rate

$$

Featured Role for Commercial/Industrial Project

Job Description
A commercial and industrial production is seeking a female actor for a featured role. This is a non-speaking part, perfect for someone who is expressive and able to convey emotions through facial expressions and body language.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform as the featured talent in a commercial/industrial spot

  • Deliver a friendly, relatable, and expressive performance without dialogue

  • Collaborate with the director and production team for a smooth shoot

Requirements

  • Female, ages 18–26

  • Hispanic, Black, or multiracial

  • Must submit a recent smiling, unedited headshot

  • Provide name, phone number, and height in submission

Compensation

  • $300 flat rate for the role

$$

National Lawn Care Commercial Casting Call – On-Camera Principal Talent

Job Description
A national lawn care brand is seeking an on-camera principal talent for an upcoming commercial. The role will focus on natural, relatable storytelling with authentic performances. This is a SAG project offering strong pay and extended digital usage.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform as the lead on-camera talent for the commercial

  • Act naturally in lifestyle-driven scenarios while following direction

  • Deliver subtle, authentic expressions to connect with the audience

Requirements

  • Female, late 20s to late 30s

  • Diversity strongly encouraged

  • Comfortable performing naturally in front of the camera

  • Must be able to take direction well

Compensation

  • $822.30 per 8-hour day (plus applicable overtime)

  • SAG scale rates apply

$$

National Lawn Care Commercial Casting Call – Featured Talent

Job Description
A national lawn care brand is casting featured talent for its upcoming commercial campaign. This role will highlight lifestyle-driven moments and natural performances that connect authentically with audiences. Talent will be prominently featured on screen with session and licensing included in compensation.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform as featured talent in a national commercial

  • Deliver natural, relatable performances to capture authentic moments

  • Take direction from the production team to achieve the desired tone and style

Requirements

  • Open to diverse talent with strong on-camera presence

  • Must be comfortable performing lifestyle-driven actions

  • Prior acting or commercial experience is encouraged but not required

Compensation

  • $800 per 8-hour day + 20% agent fee (includes session and licensing)

  • Licensing and usage: All media buyout, worldwide in perpetuity

  • SAG scale rates apply

$$

National Lawn Care Commercial Casting Call – Hand Models

Job Description
A national lawn care brand is casting hand models for an upcoming commercial. The role will focus on expressive thumb movements to tell relatable stories and convey emotions. This is a SAG project offering excellent pay and broad digital usage.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform as a hand model in featured commercial scenes

  • Use thumb and hand movements to convey emotion and action naturally

  • Take direction from the production team to achieve authentic, expressive performance

Requirements

  • Open to all genders, ages, races, and abilities

  • Must have expressive thumbs capable of showing emotion on screen

  • Tattoos, nail polish, or distinctive hand details welcome (tattoo releases required if applicable)

  • Prior modeling or on-set experience is a plus but not required

Compensation

  • $684.40 per 8-hour day (plus applicable overtime)

  • Licensing includes all media buyout worldwide in perpetuity

  • SAG scale rates apply

$$$

Casting Call – Principal Roles for Tourism Campaign

Job Description
A tourism marketing campaign is casting two on-camera principal roles for non-speaking parts. This project seeks talent based in the Pittsburgh region who can embody vibrant, authentic energy on screen.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray authentic, engaging characters in a tourism promotional campaign

  • Participate in a one-day shoot with potential physical activity, such as riding a bike

  • Follow direction on set to deliver natural, camera-ready performances

Requirements

  • Male, 20s–30s

  • African American/Black, Bi-Racial, Asian, or East Indian

  • Must live in the Pittsburgh region (local hires only)

  • Non-union talent only

  • Fully available for September 17, 18, and 19 (shoots one day)

  • Comfortable on camera; ability to ride a bike is a plus

Compensation

  • $1650/day (includes usage)

$$$
Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Sally Beauty Commercial Casting Call

Job Description
A major beauty brand is seeking women ages 20–45 of any ethnicity to appear in an upcoming commercial campaign. Multiple roles are available, offering the chance to represent a well-known name in the beauty industry while showcasing personality and style on camera.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray assigned role naturally and confidently on camera

  • Collaborate with the production team during filming

  • Deliver expressive, engaging performance that aligns with the brand’s vision

  • Remain professional and adaptable during the shoot

Requirements

  • Women ages 20–45

  • Open to all ethnicities

  • Must be comfortable working on camera

  • Prior commercial or acting experience preferred but not required

Compensation

  • Flat rate of $2,750

$$

Commercial Casting Call for Non-Speaking Roles

Job Description
A commercial production is seeking men and women ages 10 through 50s of any ethnicity for non-speaking principal roles. This opportunity is open to local talent and does not require prior acting experience, making it ideal for individuals looking to gain on-set experience.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate in filming as a principal performer in a commercial

  • Take direction from the production team during scenes

  • Convey expressions and presence without speaking lines

  • Maintain professionalism throughout the shoot

Requirements

  • Male and female talent, ages 10–50s

  • Open to all ethnicities

  • No acting experience required

  • Must be a local resident

  • Clear headshot or recent photo (no filters, sunglasses, or hats)

Compensation

  • Approximately $400 per day

$$
Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Financial Services Commercial Casting Call

Job Description
A financial services commercial is seeking real kids and their grandparents to appear together on camera. This is a great opportunity for authentic family pairs to participate in a professional shoot while showcasing genuine family bonds.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear on camera as a child and grandparent pair

  • Follow direction from the production team during filming

  • Provide natural interactions that reflect authentic family connections

  • Be available for the full duration of the shoot day

Requirements

  • Children between the ages of 6–11

  • Must apply with real grandparents

  • Non-union project

  • Talent should be based in the NYC area

Compensation

  • Paid commercial opportunity

$$$
Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Beverage Container Commercial Casting Call

Job Description
A new beverage container commercial is searching for talent with an authentic, relatable presence. The role calls for individuals who can capture subtle emotion and humor without dialogue, relying on expressions and gestures to convey the story. Casting is open to all ethnicities, and the character should feel like a genuine crew member with a natural, unpolished energy.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a realistic crew member with understated authenticity
  • Convey emotion and humor through subtle expressions and body language
  • Deliver a performance without dialogue, focusing on non-verbal storytelling

Requirements

  • Ages 30s–50s
  • Open to all ethnicities
  • Must be local to South Florida (no travel or accommodations provided)
  • Comfortable performing with subtle, understated gestures and dry humor
  • Must be available for fitting in Ft. Lauderdale before the shoot
  • Cannot have conflicts with reusable water bottle or food/beverage container brands

Compensation

  • Session fee: $750
  • Buyout: $4,500
  • Paid fitting in Ft. Lauderdale prior to shoot
$$
Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Casting Call for Social Media Content – Sports Betting Service

Job Description
A sports betting service is seeking talent for a social media campaign. This project will focus on engaging digital content designed to connect with audiences in an authentic and creative way.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate in a professional social media video shoot

  • Deliver natural and engaging performances suited for online audiences

  • Collaborate with the production team to capture high-quality content

  • Represent the campaign with professionalism and enthusiasm

Requirements

  • Male, 18+

  • People with dwarfism strongly encouraged to apply

  • Must be comfortable on camera and available for a short shoot in Las Vegas

  • Reliable, professional, and punctual

Compensation

  • $800 for approximately 4 hours of shooting

  • Usage: 6 months across social media platforms

  • Paid opportunity with industry exposure

Share this job:

Job overview

Location:
Production type:
Job type:
Ethnicity:
Body type:
Expiration date:
07-19-2025

Job skills

Are you ready to get discovered?

Gain access to thousands of jobs and appear higher in the search results now!

Stay Safe in the Industry

Simple steps to protect your career and avoid scams.