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Casting Call – Real Cat Dads for Paid Commercial Campaign

Job Description
A paid commercial campaign is seeking proud cat dads in the NYC and Tri-State area with heartwarming, unique, or inspiring stories to share. Whether you’re a firefighter who’s rescued cats, a tattoo artist who honors your tabby through ink, or someone who simply shares an extraordinary bond with your feline companion, this opportunity is for you. If you and your cat are inseparable, now’s your chance to be featured.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a paid commercial shoot centered on your relationship with your cat

• Share your story through a filmed interview and lifestyle shoot

• Represent modern pet ownership in an authentic, heartwarming way

• Be available for a professional photo and video shoot on location or in your home

Requirements

• Must be based in NYC or the Tri-State area

• Must be a cat owner with a unique or compelling story

• Comfortable speaking on camera and sharing personal experiences

• Willing to include your cat in the shoot

• Open to various professions and backgrounds – artists, rescuers, creatives, and more encouraged to apply

Compensation

• Paid opportunity for participation in a professional ad campaign

• Exposure through a branded, feel-good pet-focused commercial

• Professional photos and video content of you and your cat

Commercial Casting Call – Cat Owners & Couples with Cats

A new commercial is seeking passionate cat lovers who have unique stories tied to cat ownership and allergies. Whether you’re in a relationship, single, or even a former couple, this is a paid opportunity to share your story and your feline on camera. No acting experience is required.

Job Description
Casting individuals and couples in the New York area who share a home or a life with a cat—and a cat allergy. This project aims to explore real-life experiences around relationships and living with cats, especially when allergies are involved. Participants will appear in a short commercial and may be asked to submit or film supplemental videos featuring themselves and their cat.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a commercial shoot with your cat and/or partner

• Share authentic experiences involving cat ownership and allergies

• Be open to discussing personal stories related to relationships and pets

• Submit self-taped content or cat videos/photos if required

Requirements

• Must be local to the NY area

• Open to individuals, couples, and former couples

• Cat owners only

• At least one person involved must have a mild to severe cat allergy

• Comfortable speaking on camera (no prior experience necessary)

Compensation

• $2,500 per person or $5,000 per couple

• $200 transportation stipend per cat

• Covers half-day shoot, media use of photos/videos, and self-filmed content

Casting Call: Teen Athletes for Orthodontic Brand Campaign

Job Description
A national orthodontic aligner system brand is casting real high school athletes for a paid commercial shoot. Producers are specifically looking for female soccer players, track and field athletes, and male baseball players between the ages of 13–17. This campaign will highlight active, confident teens and aims to showcase authentic athletic energy in a professional shoot environment. Filming will take place in Dallas, TX and is a local hire only.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray real high school athletes in lifestyle and action-based shots

• Participate in a full-day video and photo shoot

• Take direction on set and maintain a natural, authentic presence on camera

Requirements

• Ages 13–17

• Must be a real high school athlete in one of the following: girls’ soccer, girls’ track and field, boys’ baseball

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Dallas, TX

• Must have full availability on the shoot date

Compensation

• $3,850 per person

Families and Individuals Needed for Major Theme Park Shoot

Job Description
A major theme park project is casting families and individuals for an exciting early morning shoot. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a high-energy production set in one of the most iconic entertainment destinations. Talent must be local to the area and comfortable being involved with Harry Potter-themed content.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a fun, family-friendly production set at a well-known theme park

• Follow on-set instructions and maintain an enthusiastic presence

• Be available for early morning call times

Requirements

• Open to families and individuals

• Must be okay with Harry Potter-related content

• Must be local to Orlando, FL (no travel provided)

• If submitting as a group, include all individual info in one email

Compensation

• $150 for 6 hours (half-day rate)

• Must be available for early morning filming

Casting Call: Real Dads and Babies/Toddlers for Bank Commercial

Job Description
A national bank commercial is now casting real dads and their babies or toddlers for a heartwarming, non-speaking spot. This is a one-day shoot in Pittsburgh, offering excellent rates for local talent. Producers are looking for genuine parent-child duos to create a relatable and authentic moment on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a commercial alongside your child as a real father-baby/toddler pair

• Follow direction from the production team to deliver natural, candid interactions

• Complete a brief wardrobe fitting prior to the shoot

• Submit a self-tape if selected for the next casting round

Requirements

• Real dads with babies or toddlers

• Must be able to work as a local in Pittsburgh (no travel reimbursement)

• Must be available for one shoot day and a wardrobe fitting

Compensation

• $1,000 for dad

• $500 for baby/toddler

• Fitting required prior to shoot (April 22 or 23)

• Paid opportunity with non-union terms

Casting Call: Families for Commercial and Lifestyle Campaigns

Job Description
Casting directors are now seeking real families to participate in upcoming commercial and lifestyle campaigns. This is a great chance to be featured in feel-good, heartwarming projects that showcase genuine family connections. If your family has great chemistry and enjoys being on camera, this is the perfect opportunity to get involved.

Job Responsibilities

• Pose for commercial or lifestyle photo and video shoots

• Represent diverse, real families in brand storytelling

• Follow direction from photographers and directors during filming

• Bring energy, warmth, and natural interaction on set

Requirements

• Real families of all ethnicities and backgrounds encouraged to apply

• Must be comfortable on camera and able to take direction well

• Family members of all ages welcome

• Must submit recent family photos and contact information

Compensation

• Paid opportunity (rate provided upon booking)

Casting Call: Families, Babies, and Toddlers for Paid Commercial Shoot

Job Description
A major commercial shoot is looking for unrepresented talent to join an upcoming campaign filming in New York. This is a great opportunity for families with young children to take part in a well-known brand’s production. The casting team is especially interested in inclusive and diverse families for this exciting paid project.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a commercial photoshoot or video production

• Follow production team direction for simple family interactions

• Be comfortable on set with infants or toddlers

Requirements

• Families with a baby and toddler

• Same-sex families with a baby and toddler

• Children aged 2T–3T

• Babies aged 6–9 months

• Must be unrepresented by any agency

• Must be based in or near NYC

• Must not have previously submitted

Compensation

• Paid opportunity (rate discussed upon selection)

Featured Non-Speaking Family Roles – Commercial Casting

Job Description
A new non-union commercial is seeking real families to appear in an upcoming shoot. This is a featured, non-speaking opportunity for talent of all ages to portray a family unit in a heartfelt and professional campaign. Submissions are open for children and adults, with the potential to be cast together in the same scene. If you’ve worked on similar projects in recent years, you’re still eligible to apply. Meals and parking will be provided on the shoot day.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray family members in a non-speaking commercial role

• Participate in up to 8 hours of filming on set

• Be prepared for pre-production coordination in early June

• Submit high-quality current photos for consideration

• Commit to availability during the entire first week of June

Requirements

• Children (ages 2–8), Moms (30–45), Dads (35–45), Grandmas (58–62), Grandpas (63–67)

• All genders, racially ambiguous or Latino preferred

• Children must have valid work permits by May

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Illinois (likely North or Northwest suburbs)

• Must provide 3 current color photos with submission, including at least one close-up

• Must include child’s age (if applicable) in submission

• No sunglasses, hats, or outdated looks in photos

Compensation

• $500 for up to 8 hours of work

• Meals and parking provided

• Payment delivered in a timely manner

Casting Call: Non-Union Talent for Chase Home Lending Commercials

Job Description
A new commercial campaign is seeking non-union talent to portray families and individuals in a series of home lending spots. This is a high-visibility opportunity to be featured in a nationally distributed project that highlights authentic stories and real-life moments tied to homeownership. The commercial will be used across multiple platforms including digital, broadcast, and social media.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray relatable family-oriented or individual characters with warmth and sincerity

• Participate in filming for up to 10 hours per session

• Collaborate with the production team to capture authentic, engaging performances

• Deliver self-tape or virtual auditions for consideration

Requirements

• Non-union actors only

• Family units strongly encouraged to apply, though individual roles will also be cast

• Must be available for self-tape submissions and potential virtual callbacks

• Willingness to travel; if not local to Atlanta, a travel stipend will be provided

Compensation

• Session fee: $500.00 per day (up to 10 hours) + 20% agency fee

• Usage buyout: $6,000.00 + 20% agency fee

• Usage term: 2 years across digital, print, social media, streaming, and broadcast

• Travel stipend: $250 for non-local hires

Casting Adults 65+ for Healthcare Commercial

Job Description
A healthcare campaign is casting real individuals—not actors—who are age 65 or older and living in Texas for an upcoming commercial shoot. The project aims to highlight the real concerns and experiences of seniors navigating Medicare Advantage plans. This is a meaningful opportunity to share your voice and story while participating in a professional production.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a filmed interview-style shoot discussing healthcare experiences

• Share honest thoughts on Medicare, prescriptions, and coverage concerns

• Help highlight the needs of older adults in a relatable and respectful format

Requirements

• Age 65+

• Must reside in Texas

• Must be Latino/Hispanic or Black/African American

• Have a Medicare Advantage Plan

• Preferably someone who:

  • Has a chronic illness

  • Is concerned about the cost of medications

  • Is dissatisfied with their current insurance plan

  • Wants more tailored coverage or a lower deductible

• No acting experience required

• A simple online interview will be conducted (no self-tape needed)

Compensation

• $1,500 if selected

• Shoots in Austin, Texas

Casting Twin Girls for National Furniture Brand Commercial

Job Description
A popular furniture brand is seeking twin girls for an upcoming commercial shoot in Atlanta. This is a great opportunity for young performers to gain experience in a professional commercial production. The commercial will feature lighthearted, family-friendly scenes that highlight sibling connection and energy.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in featured roles as twin siblings in a commercial shoot

• Perform natural, playful actions on camera

• Take direction well and maintain focus during filming

• Represent the brand’s family-friendly and joyful image

Requirements

• Twin girls, ages 10–13

• Open to all ethnicities

• Must be available to shoot in Atlanta this April

• Prior on-camera experience is a plus but not required

Compensation

• Paid opportunity (rate to be provided upon selection)

Casting Same-Sex Families with Babies for Paid Commercial Shoot

Job Description
A commercial production is casting real same-sex families with infants for an upcoming shoot in New York City. The project seeks authentic representation of modern families and is open to households with babies between 3 to 12 months old. Older siblings are welcome to be included. This is a great opportunity to share your family’s story while being part of a professionally produced campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a commercial shoot featuring your real family

• Be comfortable on camera and follow simple direction during filming

• Submit up-to-date family photos and detailed information for casting review

Requirements

• Same-sex parents with a baby aged 3–12 months (older siblings welcome)

• Must be local to the Tri-State area (NY, NJ, CT)

• Recent family photos required for consideration

Compensation

• Paid opportunity

• Rate discussed upon booking