$400/Day Commercial Project Open Casting Call

Unique Character Actors for Non-Union Video Project

Job Description

A non-union video project filming in Los Angeles is seeking distinctive character actors and performers with unique, expressive looks for a creative production directed by a well-known artist/director. Multiple roles are available, including eccentric party guests, stylized characters, a waiter, and older twin or sister performers. Some roles involve prosthetics, while others call for strong character presence, distinctive facial features, movement skills, or a specific period-inspired look.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform an assigned character role in a professional video production.
• Bring distinctive personality, physicality, and expressive on-camera presence to the project.
• Follow creative direction from the director and production team.
• Wear and perform comfortably in prosthetics when required for the assigned role.
• Participate in character movement or dancing when required.
• Maintain professionalism and character consistency throughout filming.

Requirements

• Waiter / Little Person: Male, ages 50s–60s; little person with balding hair to portray a waiter.
• Devil Man: Male, ages 30–50; devilish, cartoon-like features with an evil, mischievous, charming presence; must be comfortable in prosthetics.
• Sweaty Man / Party Guest: Male, ages 40–60; dark hair with distinctive, exaggerated features, including a prominent nose and eyes; highly expressive face.
• Men With Long Noses: Two males, ages 35–55; character actors with surreal or unusual looks who are comfortable wearing prosthetics.
• 1950s Party Guest: Male, ages 25–35; handsome, suave, grounded presence with a classic 1950s look; must be comfortable performing the Charleston with guidance from a movement director.
• Old Lady Twins / Sisters: Two older women who are twins, sisters, or strongly resemble one another; real twins or sisters preferred, but individually matched performers may be considered.
• Must be comfortable working on a non-union production.
• Must be able to work in Los Angeles.

Compensation

• $450 for 12 hours.

Caregiver for Reno Commercial

Job Description

A lifestyle commercial filming in Reno, Nevada, is seeking a performer age 60 or older to portray a supportive caregiver. This non-speaking commercial role calls for an approachable, expressive performer who can authentically portray a spouse, partner, or family member caring for a loved one. Natural chemistry, warmth, and genuine emotional connection are central to the role.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a caregiver in a non-speaking lifestyle commercial.
• Create natural and believable interactions with the patient character.
• Communicate warmth, support, and compassion through facial expressions and body language.
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams.
• Maintain a relaxed and authentic on-camera presence.

Requirements

• Age 60 or older.
• Warm, supportive, and approachable presence.
• Comfortable portraying a spouse, partner, or family caregiver.
• Strong natural expressions and ability to create believable on-camera chemistry.
• No dialogue or line memorization required.
• Reno locals and talent from the Sacramento and Bay Area communities may be considered.

Compensation

• Fully paid commercial booking.
• Gas/mileage reimbursement for qualifying Sacramento and Bay Area talent.

Patient for Reno Commercial

Job Description

A lifestyle commercial filming in Reno, Nevada, is seeking a warm and expressive performer age 60 or older to portray a patient experiencing an early Alzheimer’s journey. This is a non-speaking commercial role focused on natural expressions, authentic emotion, and genuine human connection. Casting is looking for an active, independent presence who can portray the character with warmth and dignity. Talent from Reno, Sacramento, and the Bay Area may be considered.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a patient in a non-speaking lifestyle commercial.
• Deliver natural and expressive reactions on camera.
• Create authentic interactions with the performer portraying the caregiver.
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams.
• Bring warmth, dignity, and emotional authenticity to the role.

Requirements

• Age 60 or older.
• Warm, expressive, and comfortable appearing on camera.
• Able to portray an active and independent individual.
• No dialogue or line memorization required.
• Reno locals and talent from the Sacramento and Bay Area communities may be considered.

Compensation

• Fully paid commercial booking.
• Gas/mileage reimbursement for qualifying Sacramento and Bay Area talent.

Family for Mexican Restaurant Commercial

Job Description

A Mexican restaurant commercial is seeking featured talent to portray a family for an upcoming shoot in Phoenix, Arizona. Casting is open to real families as well as individual actors who can be matched together to create a convincing family unit. This paid commercial casting opportunity is looking for a dad, mom, and two children of any ethnicity who can bring natural chemistry, warmth, and authentic family energy to the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a family in a professional restaurant commercial.
• Perform naturally and authentically in featured on-camera scenes.
• Interact comfortably with other cast members to create believable family chemistry.
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams.
• Maintain professionalism and reliability throughout filming.

Requirements

• Dad: Male, ages 30–50, any ethnicity.
• Mom: Female, ages 30–50, any ethnicity.
• Child 1: Boy or girl, ages 7–12, any ethnicity.
• Child 2: Boy or girl, ages 7–12, any ethnicity.
• Real families are preferred, but individual actors may also be considered and matched together.
• Must be reliable and comfortable performing on camera.
• Must be able to work in Phoenix, Arizona.

Compensation

• Real family of four: $1,400.
• Individually cast actors: $350 each.

Medical Commercial Extras

Job Description

A medical commercial filming in the Miami Lakes, Florida area is seeking men and women to appear as extras in an upcoming production. Casting is also seeking women for a waitress role. This paid commercial casting opportunity is ideal for talent who can bring natural, authentic energy to professional medical and lifestyle scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a background extra in medical commercial scenes.
• Perform naturally and follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain professional on-set behavior throughout filming.
• Waitress talent will portray a restaurant service worker as required for the scene.

Requirements

• Medical Commercial Extras: Men and women, ages 50 and older.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Waitress Role: Women, ages 20–30.
• Must be able to work in the Miami Lakes, Florida area.

Compensation

• $200 flat rate.

Principal Actors for Health Insurance Commercial

Job Description

A health insurance commercial filming in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is seeking men and women for principal roles. Casting is open to performers of all ethnicities, with both SAG-AFTRA and non-union talent eligible for consideration. Selected performers should bring an authentic, relatable, and professional presence to this South Florida commercial campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a principal role for a health insurance commercial.
• Deliver natural and relatable on-camera performances.
• Participate in commercial scenes and interactions as directed.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming.

Requirements

• Men and women ages 35–50.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• SAG-AFTRA and non-union performers may be considered.
• Must be available to work in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
• Must be available for all required production commitments.

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA Principal Scale under the Miami Regional Commercials Code.
• Compensation is paid per workday.

Community Heroes for Holiday Commercial

Job Description

A holiday commercial is seeking inspiring community heroes who go above and beyond to make a positive difference in the lives of others. The production wants to surprise and celebrate someone whose generosity, dedication, or heroic contributions have strengthened their community. Potential honorees may include teachers, coaches, volunteer firefighters, soup kitchen directors, community organizers, or other local heroes who genuinely love Christmas. Family, friends, and community members are encouraged to nominate deserving individuals.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a surprise holiday commercial honoring community service and positive impact.
• Share an authentic story of giving back, helping others, or strengthening the local community.
• Participate in a holiday-themed celebration alongside family, friends, and community members.
• Engage naturally with the production while the honoree’s contributions are recognized.
• Help create an uplifting and meaningful holiday commercial.

Requirements

• Must be someone who has made a meaningful positive impact on their community.
• Teachers, coaches, volunteer firefighters, nonprofit volunteers, community organizers, and other local heroes may be considered.
• Must have a genuine love of Christmas and the holiday season.
• Nominees should have a compelling story of service, generosity, leadership, or community involvement.
• The nomination must remain a surprise for the person being considered.

Compensation

• Selected participants will be paid for their time.

Baseball Kid for Sports and Outdoor Retail Commercial

Job Description

A sports and outdoor retailer commercial filming in Austin is seeking a teenage boy with genuine baseball experience. The role requires a young athlete who can confidently throw and catch a baseball on camera while participating in authentic family and sports-focused scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a young baseball player in a commercial.
• Throw and catch a baseball naturally on camera.
• Demonstrate authentic baseball skills during filming.
• Participate in family and sports-related scenes.
• Follow age-appropriate direction from the production team.

Requirements

• Boy ages 13–16.
• Must have previous baseball experience.
• Must be comfortable throwing and catching a baseball back and forth.
• Confident demonstrating baseball skills on camera.
• Must be able to work in Austin, Texas.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $700 for 12 hours, including session and usage.
• Additional 15% agency fee, if applicable.
• $50 fitting rate.

Backyard Kids for Sports and Outdoor Retail Commercial

Job Description

A national sports and outdoor retailer commercial is seeking children for backyard lifestyle scenes filming in Austin, Texas. The production is looking for kids who can bring natural energy and playful personalities to the campaign. Experience operating age-appropriate ride-on outdoor toys is a plus.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in backyard scenes for a commercial campaign.
• Participate in age-appropriate outdoor activities.
• Operate ride-on outdoor toys if comfortable and directed.
• Follow simple instructions from the production team.
• Bring natural energy and personality to the camera.

Requirements

• Any gender.
• Ages 4–16.
• Comfortable participating in outdoor commercial scenes.
• Experience driving ride-on outdoor toys is a plus.
• Must be able to work in Austin, Texas.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $700 for 12 hours, including session and usage.
• Additional 15% agency fee, if applicable.
• $50 fitting rate.

BBQ Friends for Sports and Outdoor Retail Commercial

Job Description

A sports and outdoor retailer commercial filming in Austin is seeking adults to portray friends enjoying a backyard BBQ. This paid non-union opportunity is looking for performers who can create relaxed, authentic social interactions and bring natural energy to a lifestyle advertising campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray friends socializing at a backyard BBQ.
• Perform natural conversations and reactions on camera.
• Participate in lifestyle and group scenes as directed.
• Interact authentically with other cast members.
• Follow production direction throughout filming.

Requirements

• Any gender.
• Ages 25–45.
• Comfortable performing in social and backyard lifestyle scenes.
• Natural and engaging on-camera presence.
• Must be able to work in Austin, Texas.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $700 for 12 hours, including session and usage.
• Additional 15% agency fee, if applicable.
• $50 fitting rate.

Red Light Therapy Mom for Sports and Outdoor Retail Commercial

Job Description

A popular sports and outdoor retailer is casting a female performer for a non-union commercial filming in Austin. The selected talent will portray a mom using a red light therapy mask as part of a lifestyle-focused advertising scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a mom in a lifestyle commercial.
• Use a red light therapy mask naturally on camera.
• Participate in family or home-based commercial scenes as directed.
• Deliver authentic reactions and interactions.
• Follow creative direction throughout production.

Requirements

• Female talent.
• Ages 35–45.
• Comfortable using a red light therapy mask.
• Comfortable appearing in lifestyle-focused advertising content.
• Must be able to work in Austin, Texas.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $700 for 12 hours, including session and usage.
• Additional 15% agency fee, if applicable.
• $50 fitting rate.

Baseball Dad for Sports and Outdoor Retail Commercial

Job Description

A sports and outdoor retail commercial is seeking a male performer to portray a baseball dad in Austin, Texas. Casting is looking for talent with genuine baseball experience who can confidently throw and catch a baseball during natural family-focused commercial scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a baseball dad in a commercial campaign.
• Throw and catch a baseball naturally on camera.
• Perform authentic family and sports-related interactions.
• Follow direction during filming.
• Demonstrate real baseball skills throughout the scene.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Ages 35–45.
• Must have previous baseball experience.
• Comfortable throwing and catching a baseball back and forth.
• Must be able to work in Austin, Texas.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $700 for 12 hours, including session and usage.
• Additional 15% agency fee, if applicable.
• $50 fitting rate.