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Casting Call for Real People Who Make Chicago Great

Chicago Real People Casting for Paid Billboard Campaign

Job Description
A paid promotional campaign is seeking real people who help make Chicago great. This project is looking for standout locals—restaurant owners, community leaders, designers, athletes, artists, musicians, and other changemakers—who are making an impact through food, community, art, fashion, business, or culture. If you have a strong story and real Chicago pride, this is a great marketing opportunity to be featured in a billboard-style campaign.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate as a real person featured in a promotional/billboard campaign

  • Share a short, authentic story about what you do in Chicago

  • Follow simple direction during a photo shoot or filmed capture

  • Represent your work, community impact, or creative identity on camera

Requirements

  • Adults only (no minors)

  • Must be a real Chicago-area local with a meaningful connection to the city

  • Open to being photographed/filmed for promotional marketing use

  • Ideal fits include: restaurateurs, community leaders, designers, athletes, artists, musicians, business owners, and creators

Compensation

  • Paid campaign (rate provided upon selection)

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Soccer Players Needed for SAG-Scale Commercial

Job Description
A SAG-scale commercial is casting male soccer players for an upcoming shoot. This paid commercial opportunity is seeking skilled, camera-ready athletes who can perform authentic soccer movement and take direction on set. If you have real soccer experience and a strong on-screen presence, this is a great chance to land a professional commercial role.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform soccer skills and gameplay actions on camera
  • Follow direction from the director and production team during the shoot
  • Maintain a professional attitude on set and be ready for multiple takes

Requirements

  • Male talent, ages 20–40
  • Must be a real soccer player with strong athletic ability
  • Available for an in-person shoot in San Diego
  • Comfortable working on a professional commercial set

Compensation

  • SAG-scale pay (rate details shared upon selection)
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Job Type:
Other
Skills:
Acting

Casting Interesting People for a Major Retailer Ad

Job Description
A major retailer is seeking real, interesting people to appear in an upcoming commercial campaign. This opportunity is open to individuals with authentic stories, unique lifestyles, and strong personal presence. The production is looking for everyday professionals and creatives whose real lives and work reflect diversity, creativity, and individuality.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear as yourself in a professional retail advertising shoot

  • Share your authentic personality, lifestyle, or profession on camera

  • Participate in a short photo and/or video production session

Requirements

  • Must be 21 years or older

  • Open to all ethnicities, body types, and backgrounds

  • Professionals, creatives, and community members encouraged to apply

  • Comfortable being photographed or filmed for commercial use

Compensation

  • Paid commercial opportunity

  • Usage and compensation details provided upon selection

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African-American Female Sprinter (Commercial Shoot)

Job Description
A commercial project is seeking a high-level African-American female sprinter to bring elite athleticism and on-camera presence to a track shoot. This is a paid opportunity for experienced runners who compete or train at a serious level in sprint events and can perform naturally on camera in a fast-paced production setting.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform sprint actions on camera for a track-focused commercial shoot

  • Bring strong athletic presence for 100m, 200m, and/or 400m sequences

  • Follow direction from the production team to capture multiple takes and angles

  • Maintain consistent performance, form, and energy throughout filming

Requirements

  • African-American female sprinter

  • High-level sprint experience (100m, 200m, 400m)

  • Height: 5’9″–5’11”

  • Weight: 135–150 lbs

  • Must be a Los Angeles local hire

Compensation

  • $800 for 10 hours (Non-Union)

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Job Type:
Other
Skills:
Acting

Travel App Commercial Talent

Job Description
A paid commercial project is seeking energetic travelers in their 30s who love adventure and exploring new destinations. This opportunity is perfect for backpackers, friends, and couples who enjoy capturing real travel moments and sharing authentic experiences on camera for a travel app campaign.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear on camera as a real traveler enjoying scenic locations and activities

  • Interact naturally with friends or partners in travel-style scenes

  • Follow light direction while maintaining an authentic, lifestyle feel

  • Participate in multiple shoot days as part of a commercial production

Requirements

  • Ages 30s

  • Backpackers, close friends, and female couples encouraged to apply

  • Couples, friends, and solo travelers welcome

  • Comfortable being filmed while traveling

  • Genuine love for travel and adventure

Compensation

  • Well-paid commercial opportunity

  • Travel-based filming experience

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Job Type:
Other
Skills:
Fitness

Fitness App Casting Call

Job Description
A fitness app project is seeking on-camera talent who are comfortable demonstrating real workouts and athletic movement. This is a paid opportunity for active individuals across a range of fitness levels who can perform activities like HIIT, yoga, road cycling, weight lifting, or running. Talent will be hired as local to the shoot area and should be ready to move naturally and confidently on camera.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform fitness movements on camera such as HIIT, yoga, cycling, weight lifting, and/or running

  • Follow direction from the production team to capture clean, repeatable workout actions

  • Arrive prepared for an active shoot day, including warm-ups and wardrobe readiness

  • Maintain strong energy and consistency across multiple takes

Requirements

  • Ages 25–50

  • Comfortable performing at least one of the following: HIIT, yoga, road cycling, weight lifting, running

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

  • Reliable, professional, and able to take direction in a production environment

Compensation

  • $3,050 per person

  • Paid fitting: $100

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Chicago Real People Casting for Paid Billboard Campaign

Job Description
A paid promotional campaign is seeking real people who help make Chicago great. This project is looking for standout locals—restaurant owners, community leaders, designers, athletes, artists, musicians, and other changemakers—who are making an impact through food, community, art, fashion, business, or culture. If you have a strong story and real Chicago pride, this is a great marketing opportunity to be featured in a billboard-style campaign.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate as a real person featured in a promotional/billboard campaign

  • Share a short, authentic story about what you do in Chicago

  • Follow simple direction during a photo shoot or filmed capture

  • Represent your work, community impact, or creative identity on camera

Requirements

  • Adults only (no minors)

  • Must be a real Chicago-area local with a meaningful connection to the city

  • Open to being photographed/filmed for promotional marketing use

  • Ideal fits include: restaurateurs, community leaders, designers, athletes, artists, musicians, business owners, and creators

Compensation

  • Paid campaign (rate provided upon selection)

Job Type:
Other
Skills:
Acting

Female Pianist Needed for YouTube Commercial

Job Description
An Atlanta casting call is seeking one female pianist for a major YouTuber video/commercial. This is a paid, on-camera musician opportunity for talent who can confidently play piano or keyboard on set. If you’re an experienced pianist with a strong performance presence, this commercial role is a great way to showcase your skills in a professional production.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform piano or keyboard on camera for a commercial-style shoot

  • Follow creative direction to match the tone, pacing, and energy of the scene

  • Arrive prepared and ready to play with consistent performance across takes

  • Work professionally with the crew during call time and setup

Requirements

  • Female, ages 18–40

  • Skilled pianist or keyboard player with 2+ years of experience

  • Comfortable performing on camera in a commercial/YouTube production setting

  • Must be able to work in Atlanta, GA as a local hire

  • Reliable, punctual, and able to take direction well

Compensation

  • Paid (rate provided upon selection)

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Job Type:
Other
Skills:
Acting

Commercial Casting Call: Real Mothers With Newborns

Job Description
A non-union commercial production is seeking real moms with newborn babies for an upcoming shoot. This is a paid on-camera opportunity for mothers who can appear naturally on camera with their baby in a warm, authentic commercial setting. Casting is open to all ethnicities, and the team is prioritizing real mother-and-newborn pairs.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear on camera as a real mom in a non-union commercial
  • Participate in a fitting and follow simple on-set direction
  • Help create natural, lifestyle-style moments with your newborn
  • Maintain a calm, professional presence in a family-friendly set environment

Requirements

  • Real mothers, all ethnicities, ages 25–45
  • Newborn baby (up to 6 months old)
  • Must be able to work as a local hire in Austin, Texas
  • Comfortable on camera in a commercial production environment
  • Able to attend a fitting and be available for the scheduled shoot day

Compensation

  • Mother: $1,500 per individual (session + usage)
  • Baby: $1,500 per individual (session + usage)
  • Fitting fee: $75 per individual
  • Mother and baby are paid separately (not a combined rate)
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Hockey Players for National Commercial (Non-Union)

Job Description
Real hockey players are needed for a national commercial filming in the Northern Pittsburgh area. This is a paid, non-union on-camera opportunity for athletic talent who can bring authentic gameplay energy and look camera-ready in full gear. Players must be local to the Pittsburgh region, have their own equipment, and be available to work a full shoot day with flexibility to stay longer if needed.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear on camera as a real hockey player in a national commercial

  • Arrive in full uniform with personal equipment ready for filming

  • Follow direction from the production team for positioning, timing, and action

  • Maintain continuity and performance consistency throughout the shoot

  • Remain professional, punctual, and prepared for a potentially extended day

Requirements

  • Male talent, mid-20s to early 30s

  • Caucasian talent with dark hair

  • One role needs a beard; one role needs a clean-shaven look

  • Must be a real hockey player with verifiable experience

  • Must have own hockey equipment and uniform

  • Must live in the Pittsburgh region (local hire)

  • Must be able to work with flexible hours on the shoot day

Compensation

  • $350 flat rate (non-union)

  • Additional agency fee may apply if represented

Job Type:
Other
Skills:
Acting

SAG Commercial Casting: Real Mechanics (Ages 18–30)

Job Description
A SAG commercial is casting real mechanics and actor-mechanics who can authentically work in a shop environment. This opportunity is open to talent ages 18–30, including non-actors, as long as the mechanic experience is real and camera-ready. SAG membership is not required, and travel is provided for selected talent.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear on camera as a real mechanic in a commercial setting
  • Follow direction on set while performing natural, authentic shop actions
  • Maintain professionalism, punctuality, and a cooperative attitude
  • Bring genuine mechanical credibility through real-world experience
  • Work comfortably in a production environment alongside crew and talent

Requirements

  • Ages 18–30
  • Real mechanic experience (non-actors welcome)
  • Comfortable on camera and able to take direction
  • SAG membership not required
  • Able to travel if selected (travel provided)

Compensation

  • SAG commercial rates (details provided upon selection)
  • Travel provided
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Job Type:
Other
Skills:
Soccer

Latino Youth Soccer Players for Sporting Goods Commercial

Job Description
A non-union social media commercial is seeking Latino boys and girls ages 5–15 who can confidently play soccer on camera. This is a great opportunity for young talent with real soccer skills to appear in a professional commercial shoot and gain on-set experience in a fast-moving production.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform soccer actions naturally for camera (dribbling, passing, basic gameplay)
  • Follow simple direction from the director and production team
  • Bring strong energy, focus, and a great attitude on set
  • Participate in commercial-style scenes for a social media campaign

Requirements

  • Latino boys or girls, ages 5–15
  • Must have real soccer ability and feel comfortable playing on camera
  • Must be non-union
  • Must be able to work as a local hire in Austin, TX

Compensation

  • $400/day
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Male Football Player for Non-Union Commercial (Ages 9–10)

Job Description
Project Casting is seeking boys ages 9–10 with real football ability for a non-union commercial. This nationwide opportunity is open to all ethnic appearances and is perfect for young talent who can take direction, feel comfortable on set, and handle a dialogue-heavy script. Filming will take place in Los Angeles, with travel and accommodations provided for selected talent.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform as a young football player in a scripted commercial scene
  • Deliver dialogue confidently in a dialogue-heavy setup
  • Follow on-set direction and adjust performance quickly
  • Work professionally with cast and crew in a commercial production environment

Requirements

  • Boys ages 9–10
  • All ethnic appearances encouraged to apply
  • Must have some football skills (does not need to be an expert)
  • Comfortable speaking lines and memorizing dialogue
  • Able to travel to Los Angeles if selected (travel arrangements provided)

Compensation

  • Paid non-union commercial role
  • Travel and accommodations covered if booked

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02-07-2026

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