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Teen Basketball Player for Sneaker Commercial
Job Description
A major sneaker brand commercial is casting African American teen boys for a high-paying project filming in California. This campaign is looking for athletic talent with real basketball skills and strong on-camera presence. The production will highlight authentic street-style energy and youth culture, focusing on confident, expressive performers who can naturally embody the spirit of the game.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform as a featured talent in a sneaker commercial
- Showcase basketball skills on camera in a natural and engaging way
- Follow direction from the production team during filming
- Bring energy, confidence, and authenticity to the role
Requirements
- African American boys ages 12–16
- Must know how to play basketball
- Hair long enough for cornrows
- Strong personality and natural on-camera presence
Compensation
- $5,000 for a 12-hour shoot
- Travel accommodations provided
- Major commercial exposure opportunity
Elite Basketball Players for TV Series
Job Description
Casting elite basketball players for a long-running comedy TV series filming in Los Angeles. This role is perfect for highly skilled players who can perform impressive tricks on camera, including ball handling, spinning, and dunking, while appearing as paid background talent.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform advanced basketball tricks on camera (dribbling, spinning, shooting, dunking)
- Portray background characters in a sports-related scene
- Follow direction from the production team during filming
- Maintain consistency and energy across takes
- Be available for scheduled shoot dates
Requirements
- Height between 6’1”–6’7”
- Strong basketball skills, including trick performance
- Ability to perform dunks, ball spins, and advanced dribbling
- Comfortable performing on camera
- Reliable and able to follow direction
Compensation
- Paid background role (rate disclosed upon selection)
- Opportunity to showcase basketball skills on screen
- Work on a long-running TV comedy series
- Gain professional on-set experience