Casting Call: Real Mother and Son for BBC Films
Job Description:
BBC Films is seeking a real mother and her son (aged 16-20) for a short 10-second snapshot as part of a project celebrating the BBC across Britain. The scene will feature a mother braiding her son’s hair, showcasing authentic, everyday moments that reflect family life.
Job Responsibilities:
- Participate in a short filmed scene highlighting a genuine interaction between mother and son.
- Follow the direction of the production team to ensure a natural and authentic performance.
- Share your personal connection to the BBC as part of the project.
Requirements:
- Real mother and son duo.
- Son aged 16-20.
- Comfortable being on camera; no prior acting experience required.
- Must be based in the UK.
Compensation:
- Paid opportunity (details provided upon selection).
- Professional filming experience with a renowned production team.
Related jobs:
Real Family Needed for Paid Drama Scene
Job Description
A paid casting call is seeking a real family to appear together in a scripted drama production. Filming will take place in Glasgow, and the scene will be shot on one filming day (exact day to be confirmed). Families of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply for this paid family acting opportunity.
Job Responsibilities
-
Appear on set as a real family in a non-speaking or lightly directed drama scene
-
Follow production direction and maintain continuity throughout the shoot day
-
Be camera-ready and available for the full day once scheduled
-
Provide requested details and a recent family photo during the application process
Requirements
-
Real family: 2 parents + 2 children (ages 6–12)
-
Available during the full filming window (dates confirmed closer to shoot)
-
Comfortable working as on-camera talent in a professional TV/film environment
-
Able to share names, ages, contact information, and a recent family photo
Compensation
-
Paid opportunity
Blacksmith with Professional Experience for Major TV Series
Job Description
A major television production is seeking a skilled young male blacksmith to appear in an upcoming episode. This role requires real professional blacksmithing experience, as authenticity is key to the visual and storytelling elements of the show. The shoot will take place at a renowned studio location and will involve a scheduled fitting prior to filming.
Job Responsibilities
-
Perform authentic blacksmithing actions on camera as part of a scripted scene
-
Collaborate with the director and crew to ensure safety and realism during filming
-
Attend a scheduled wardrobe fitting prior to the shoot
-
Maintain professionalism and technical accuracy while demonstrating blacksmithing skills
Requirements
-
Male, no older than 40
-
Must have professional blacksmithing experience
-
Comfortable performing blacksmith tasks on camera
-
Must be available for both fitting and shoot dates
-
Local to or able to travel to Leavesden, Hertfordshire
Compensation
-
£250–£350 filming rate depending on hours worked
-
£80 paid for fitting
We are looking for real couples to tell us their love stories on a new online comedy show. On this show, we follow two well known comedy/reality stars, as they chat to real couples and find out about the journey of their love life.
We are looking specifically for couples whose love stories might not always have been given a platform, these could be couples from the LGBTQ community, they could be interracial couples or even been apart of an arranged marriage. But the possibilities are endless!
The shoot is next Tuesday 9th in London (you do not need to be London based but we willing to travel in) so please urgently get in touch. All necessary covid precautions are being taken so the shoot can go ahead safely for cast and crew. Each couple will be paid £300 for 3 hours of their time.
TO APPLY; Please email [email protected] with info about you and your partner and how you met, along with some pictures.
www.garrettcasting.com