BBC Short Film Casting Call for Young People from Northern Ireland

Boss Baby for Bank Commercial

Job Description

A bank commercial filming in New Orleans, Louisiana, is seeking an expressive baby for a featured “Boss Baby” role. The production is looking for babies who are comfortable on camera and can naturally participate in close-ups, feeding interactions, diaper-changing activity, and scenes involving being held. Twins are especially encouraged for this paid non-union commercial opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as the featured “Boss Baby” in a bank commercial.
• Participate comfortably in close-up shots.
• Take part in age-appropriate feeding and diaper-changing scenes.
• Be comfortable being held by performers during filming.
• Display natural and expressive reactions on camera.
• Participate in one or two production days as required.

Requirements

• Babies approximately 6–12 months old.
• Open to any gender and ethnicity.
• Twins are encouraged to apply.
• Expressive and comfortable in front of the camera.
• Comfortable with feeding interactions, diaper-changing activity, and being held.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in New Orleans, Louisiana.
• Non-union.

Compensation

• $350 session fee, potentially for one or two sessions.
• $1,000 usage fee.
• Additional session fees available for twins.
• Possible additional $1,000 stills usage fee.
• Additional 20% agency fee, if applicable.
• Fitting included in the rate.

Actress for Prop Photo Shoot

Job Description

A production filming in Burlington, Ontario, is seeking a female performer for a prop photo shoot connected to a sensitive scene. The role involves portraying the aftermath of a self-harm scenario while remaining fully clothed. The scene may include visible simulated wrist injuries and theatrical blood, so performers should be comfortable working with mature and potentially distressing subject matter.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a staged prop photo shoot for a scripted production.
• Portray a character involved in a sensitive self-harm-related scene.
• Work with simulated injuries and theatrical blood as required.
• Follow posing and creative direction from the production team.
• Maintain professionalism while working with sensitive material.

Requirements

• Female performer in her mid-to-late 20s.
• Any hair color.
• Must be comfortable portraying sensitive subject matter involving simulated self-harm injuries.
• Comfortable working with theatrical blood.
• Must be a new face to the production.
• Must be able to work in Burlington, Ontario.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity.

Photo Doubles for Feature Film

Job Description

A feature film filming in Wilmington, North Carolina, is seeking young performers to work as photo doubles for two characters. Casting is looking for close physical matches in height, body frame, skin tone, and hair color. The selected talent will work multiple days throughout the production, with an on-set tutor available each working day.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a photo double for a principal character in the feature film.
• Match the character’s physical appearance as closely as possible on camera.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Maintain consistent appearance throughout the production schedule.
• Work professionally with the on-set team and tutor.

Requirements

• Seeking talent who can match one of the following profiles:
• Age 10, approximately 4’6″ and 70 lbs.
• Age 16, approximately 5’6.5″ and 120 lbs.
• Must closely match the applicable character’s height, body frame, skin tone, and hair color.
• Must be available for multiple filming days during the production period.
• Must be local to Wilmington, North Carolina.

Compensation

• $125 per day.

Lead Female Actor for Hygiene Product Commercial

Job Description

A hygiene product commercial filming in Mexico City is seeking a lead female actor with a sophisticated, contemporary look. The ideal performer has natural beauty, an elegant on-camera presence, and the confidence to represent a consumer hygiene brand in a professional commercial production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as the lead female talent in a hygiene product commercial.
• Deliver natural and engaging on-camera performances.
• Follow creative direction during filming.
• Maintain a polished, sophisticated, and contemporary presence throughout production.

Requirements

• Mexican female actor.
• Ages 28–35.
• AAA profile.
• Dark hair; blonde hair is not being considered.
• Light or light-brown complexion.
• Slim build.
• Natural, sophisticated, contemporary, and elegant appearance.
• Must be able to work in Mexico City.

Compensation

• MXN $38,000.
• 20% agency fee applies.

Twin Boys for Consumer Product Campaign

Job Description

A consumer product campaign is seeking twin boys for an upcoming commercial project. Casting directors are looking for energetic and adorable young talent with expressive personalities who can appear naturally and confidently on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear together as twin brothers in a consumer product campaign.
• Follow simple direction during the production.
• Display natural, cheerful, and engaging expressions on camera.
• Participate comfortably in age-appropriate commercial scenes.

Requirements

• Twin boys.
• Ages 6–8.
• Jolly, adorable, and expressive personalities.
• Round, bright-looking eyes preferred.
• Good set of teeth.
• Fun and playful personalities.
• Comfortable and confident in front of the camera.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity.

Job Description

An independent horror production is casting a male actor to portray Tony in the paranormal short film “Phasmo.” The story centers on four investigators whose search for answers inside a suburban home becomes increasingly dangerous as they uncover the deadly force haunting the property. Tony is the group’s natural leader. He is charismatic and comfortable joking with his friends, but quickly becomes serious when circumstances demand it. The role calls for an actor who can project confidence and leadership while revealing vulnerability and genuine fear as the investigation begins to unravel.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Tony as a confident and charismatic group leader.
• Balance lighter character moments with serious horror sequences.
• Demonstrate natural leadership and authority on screen.
• Show believable vulnerability and fear as events escalate.
• Collaborate effectively with the other actors and production team.

Requirements

• Male actor, late 20s.
• Strong screen presence and natural leadership qualities.
• Comfortable performing in horror and high-stress scenes.
• Able to balance dramatic performances with comedic moments.
• Comfortable working with a small independent film crew.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Food provided during production.
• Screen credit provided.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

A paranormal horror short film is casting a male actor to play James, the serious and methodical member of a four-person investigation team. “Phasmo” follows the group into a suburban home connected to unexplained activity, disappearances, and deaths, where their routine investigation takes a terrifying turn. James is focused, disciplined, and committed to following the rules. He often serves as the voice of reason when others become distracted, requiring an actor who can deliver a grounded performance while gradually revealing genuine fear as the situation becomes increasingly dangerous.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray James as serious, focused, and methodical.
• Deliver a grounded and natural dramatic performance.
• Convey escalating fear while maintaining the character’s disciplined personality.
• Perform effectively in suspenseful and high-stress horror scenes.
• Work collaboratively with the ensemble and production crew.

Requirements

• Male actor, mid-20s.
• Strong ability to portray a serious, grounded character.
• Comfortable performing fear, tension, and horror material.
• Able to balance restrained character work with increasingly intense scenes.
• Must be comfortable working with a small independent production.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Food provided during production.
• Screen credit provided.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

A New York City social media series is casting people of all ages with fun, unusual, or highly specific interests, hobbies, collections, and fandoms. The series will spotlight real people who are deeply passionate about what they love, from bird watching and miniatures to insects, unique collections, niche hobbies, and more. Selected participants will share their interests naturally on camera for short-form social media content.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera and discuss a personal hobby, obsession, interest, or fandom.
• Share stories and details about what makes the interest meaningful or unique.
• Bring an authentic and enthusiastic personality to the content.
• Participate in the creation of 1–2 short-form videos approximately 30–90 seconds each.
• Follow creative direction during filming.

Requirements

• Open to talent of all ages.
• Must have a genuine and distinctive hobby, obsession, collection, interest, or fandom.
• Comfortable speaking naturally about your passion on camera.
• Professional headshots or digitals are not required.
• Photos or videos showcasing your interest are encouraged.

Compensation

• Possible stipend or payment available upon inquiry.

Job Description

A tech company commercial is casting a real family or individual talent to portray a warm, relatable family on camera. The production is looking for natural, everyday personalities who can create believable family moments and genuine chemistry. Real families are encouraged to apply, though individual performers matching the roles will also be considered.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a relatable family in a commercial for a technology company.
• Perform natural family interactions and everyday moments on camera.
• Bring warmth, personality, and authentic chemistry to the production.
• Follow direction from the commercial production team.

Requirements

• Mom and Dad: Ages 35–45.
• Daughter: Ages 7–11.
• Son: Ages 5–6.
• Open to any ethnicity or ethnic appearance.
• Real families and individual performers may apply.
• Warm, natural, and relatable personalities preferred.

Compensation

• Compensation not specified.

Job Description

A new shower and body care product campaign is casting UK-based women for an upcoming commercial shoot in the UK or Europe. The production is looking for authentic, warm, and fun personalities with natural confidence. This opportunity is open to women of all ethnicities, shapes, and sizes, with no professional modeling or acting experience required.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in promotional content for a new shower product.
• Demonstrate a natural, confident, and authentic presence on camera.
• Participate comfortably in body care and shower product-related scenes.
• Follow creative direction throughout filming.
• Represent the campaign’s body-positive and inclusive approach.

Requirements

• Women ages 25–35.
• Must be based in the UK.
• Open to all ethnicities, shapes, and sizes.
• No modeling or acting experience required.
• Warm, fun, authentic personality with natural confidence.
• Comfortable appearing on camera for a shower and body care campaign.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Job Description

A production filming in Senoia, Georgia, is casting experienced bartenders and servers for on-camera work. The production is seeking adults with real hospitality experience who can naturally portray professional bar and restaurant staff in a working service environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an experienced bartender or server on camera.
• Perform realistic hospitality and customer-service actions during scenes.
• Handle serving or bartending activities naturally based on prior experience.
• Follow direction from the production team while maintaining continuity between takes.

Requirements

• Ages 18–50.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must have previous bartending or serving experience.
• Complete the required casting database registration and role-specific availability check.

Compensation

• $182 for up to 12 hours of work.