Casting Call: Specialty Duo Act Wanted!

Real Street Basketball Players for Paid Commercial

Job Description

A paid commercial casting in South Florida is seeking real street basketball players to showcase their skills on camera. This opportunity is looking for authentic male basketball players with strong court presence, confidence, and real playing ability. Talent of all ethnicities is encouraged to audition for this commercial project.

Job Responsibilities

• Play basketball naturally and competitively during commercial filming.
• Demonstrate authentic street basketball skills and movement.
• Perform confidently and naturally in front of the camera.
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams.
• Work effectively with other basketball players during on-court scenes.

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 18–35.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must have real basketball playing skills.
• Comfortable demonstrating basketball ability during an in-person audition.
• Must be able to work in South Florida.

Compensation

• Paid commercial opportunity.
• Compensation details will be provided to selected talent.

College Students for Paid Market Research Campaign

Job Description

A market research campaign in Los Angeles is seeking college students to participate in a paid 30-minute focus group. This opportunity is designed for students interested in sharing their opinions and experiences while contributing to consumer research and receiving compensation for their time.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a 30-minute market research focus group.
• Share honest opinions, feedback, and perspectives during the discussion.
• Engage actively with research questions and group conversations.
• Follow instructions provided by the research team.

Requirements

• Must be a college student.
• Must be located in or able to participate in the Los Angeles market research project.
• Comfortable sharing opinions and participating in a group discussion.

Compensation

• $250 for selected participants for a 30-minute focus group.

Job Description

A production in Downtown Los Angeles is seeking talent with customized or “souped-up” vehicles for featured background work. Casting is specifically interested in visually distinctive cars with modifications such as fancy rims, different-colored rims, spoilers, or other noticeable custom upgrades. Both union and non-union submissions are welcome. Applicants must have a qualifying vehicle available for the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in background work with your customized vehicle.
• Bring the submitted vehicle to the production location in Downtown Los Angeles.
• Follow on-set instructions regarding vehicle placement and filming.
• Maintain professional conduct throughout the production.

Requirements

• Union and non-union talent may apply.
• Must be registered with Central Casting.
• Must own or have access to a customized or modified vehicle.
• Vehicles with fancy rims, colored rims, spoilers, or other distinctive modifications are encouraged.

Compensation

• Union: $231 for 8 hours.
• Union vehicle bump: Additional $37.50.
• Non-union: $149 for 8 hours.
• Non-union vehicle bump: Additional $25.

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is casting real police officers and military personnel for background roles in Chicago. The production is seeking male and female talent with genuine law enforcement or military experience who can bring an authentic presence to the scenes. Applicants must be local to Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or states bordering Illinois. Male applicants must have short hair and be clean-shaven.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent on “Chicago Fire.”
• Portray police or military personnel using relevant professional experience.
• Follow direction from the production and background teams.
• Maintain the required professional appearance and grooming throughout filming.

Requirements

• Male and female real police officers or military personnel.
• Male talent must be clean-shaven with short hair.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or states bordering Illinois.
• Must not have recently worked on the production or already be booked for an upcoming date.

Compensation

• $206 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours.
• Additional $25 special ability bump.

Female Massage Therapist for Short Film Shoot

Job Description

A production in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is seeking a female massage therapist for a short filming assignment. The production is looking for someone who can authentically demonstrate professional massage techniques and natural hand movements on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform authentic massage techniques during filming.
• Demonstrate natural and professional hand movements on camera.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Maintain a professional presence throughout the shoot.
• Help create a realistic massage therapy scene.

Requirements

• Female massage therapist.
• Must have experience performing massage techniques.
• Comfortable demonstrating massage skills on camera.
• Must be able to work in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity.

Bald Men and Women for AI Research Study

Job Description

A major technology company is seeking bald, clean-shaven men and women with outgoing personalities for a paid AI research and training project near Marina del Rey, California. Participants will be recorded wearing a GoPro camera on their forehead while completing everyday activities, having their faces scanned for an ethical diversity study, and interacting with other participants. The recordings will be used exclusively for AI research and training and are not intended for advertisements.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in an AI research and training study.
• Wear a forehead-mounted GoPro while performing everyday activities.
• Participate in facial scanning for an ethical diversity study.
• Engage in natural conversations and interactions with other participants.
• Follow instructions from the research and production team.
• Bring an outgoing and comfortable personality to the recorded activities.

Requirements

• Men and women.
• Must be bald and clean-shaven.
• Outgoing and personable.
• Comfortable being recorded and participating in facial scanning.
• Comfortable wearing a GoPro camera during research activities.
• Must be able to work near Marina del Rey, California.

Compensation

• $300 for an 8-hour day.

Job Description

A New Orleans-based performance company is expanding its artist roster and seeking performers and creators specializing in visually extraordinary, large-scale entertainment. The opportunity is open to artists working across puppetry, creature performance, wearable creations, roaming installations, interactive performance, and other unconventional forms of live spectacle. The team is particularly interested in original work that is theatrical, beautifully executed, unexpected, and visually unforgettable.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform or present visually striking large-scale entertainment.
• Participate in live spectacle, character, creature, or interactive performances.
• Collaborate on immersive and unconventional entertainment concepts.
• Bring original performance skills, creations, or installations to live environments.
• Deliver professional and engaging experiences for audiences.

Requirements

• Artists specializing in one or more of the following are encouraged to submit:
  • Giant creatures and characters.
  • Large-scale puppetry.
  • Oversized wearable creations.
  • Stilt-based spectacle.
  • Creature and character performance.
  • Unusual roaming installations.
  • Large-scale interactive performance.
  • Original acts that transform a space.
• Strong theatrical and visual performance skills preferred.
• Original and unconventional concepts are encouraged.

Compensation

• Compensation not specified.

Music Fans for Major Music Brand Commercial

Job Description

A major music brand commercial filming in New York City is seeking real people and actors to share honest confessions, memorable stories, anecdotes, and hot takes about their music, audiobook, and podcast listening habits. Casting is looking for a wide variety of ages, ethnicities, accents, languages, and personalities. Professional acting experience is not required, making this opportunity ideal for anyone with entertaining, authentic stories about the songs, artists, books, or podcasts that have shaped their year.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in a music brand commercial.
• Share authentic stories, opinions, and personal anecdotes about music, audiobooks, or podcasts.
• Discuss memorable experiences connected to favorite songs, artists, books, or podcasts.
• Bring a genuine personality and natural conversational style to the commercial.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Participate in a fitting if selected.

Requirements

• Ages 18–65.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• All accents and languages are welcome.
• Open to experienced actors and non-actors.
• No previous acting experience required.
• Comfortable sharing personal stories and opinions on camera.
• Must be available to work in New York City.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $500 for a 10-hour shoot day.
• $2,500 usage/buyout.
• Additional 20% agency fee if represented.

Female Athletes for Sports Commercial

Job Description

A sports-focused commercial filming in South Shore, Massachusetts, is seeking female athletes with real experience in basketball, soccer, tennis, or track and field. This non-union opportunity is looking for women who currently play or have previously competed in one of these sports and can authentically demonstrate their athletic abilities on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform authentic athletic movements and sports activities on camera.
• Demonstrate skills in basketball, soccer, tennis, or track and field.
• Participate in action-oriented commercial scenes as directed.
• Follow creative and performance direction from the production team.
• Maintain energy, professionalism, and consistency throughout filming.

Requirements

• Women ages 18–32.
• Must currently play or have previous experience in basketball, soccer, tennis, or track and field.
• Strong athletic ability and familiarity with the selected sport.
• Comfortable demonstrating sports skills on camera.
• Non-union talent.
• Must be able to work in South Shore, Massachusetts.

Compensation

• $1,200.

Argentinian Talent for Athletic Apparel Campaign

Job Description

An athletic apparel campaign filming in South Florida is seeking real people from Argentina for an upcoming commercial project. Casting is open to men and women, including individuals, friends, and families, who are comfortable speaking Spanish. Soccer fans are especially encouraged for this energetic sports-focused campaign. This is a local hire opportunity for talent currently based in South Florida.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in an athletic apparel advertising campaign.
• Participate individually or alongside friends or family members.
• Perform natural, authentic interactions on camera.
• Communicate comfortably in Spanish as required.
• Follow creative direction from the production team throughout the shoot.

Requirements

• Men and women ages 18 and older.
• Must be from Argentina.
• Must be comfortable speaking Spanish.
• Individuals, friends, and families are welcome.
• Soccer fans are a plus.
• Must be local to South Florida.

Compensation

• $500 for a 12-hour session.
• $1,500 usage fee for a one-year buyout.
• $100 for a two-hour fitting.
• All rates are subject to a 20% agency fee.

Job Description

An animal healthcare company is casting pet owners and their cats or dogs for a paid documentary-style shoot in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area. The production is seeking individuals, couples, and families who are comfortable appearing naturally on camera alongside their pets. Filming will primarily take place at selected participants’ homes, capturing authentic interactions between owners and their animals. Some participants may instead be asked to film with their pets at a local park.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera with your cat or dog for a documentary-style production.
• Participate in natural, lifestyle-focused scenes with your pet.
• Welcome the production team into your home if selected for an at-home shoot.
• Follow direction from the production team while maintaining authentic interactions with your pet.

Requirements

• Pet owners ages 2–80 may be considered.
• Open to individuals, couples, and families.
• Must live within approximately 40 miles of Dallas city center.
• Cats and dogs only.
• Pets must be at least 6 months old.
• Pets must be friendly and comfortable around people.
• Pets with unique quirks or tricks are encouraged.
• Households with multiple pets are welcome.
• Declawed cats cannot be considered.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.
• Rates start at $850+ depending on the selected role.

Real Family for Mobile Pixels Commercial

Job Description

A Mobile Pixels commercial is seeking a real family of four for an upcoming non-union production filming in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area. This paid, non-speaking commercial opportunity is open to families of any race and gender combination. Casting is ideally seeking two parents and two children, with some flexibility in the requested age ranges.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear together as a real family in a Mobile Pixels commercial.
• Participate in natural, non-speaking lifestyle scenes.
• Interact authentically as a family on camera.
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams.
• Participate in one full day of filming.

Requirements

• Must apply as a real family of at least four people.
• Mother or female parent, approximately ages 35–45.
• Father or male parent, approximately ages 35–45.
• One child, approximately ages 10–13.
• One child, approximately ages 14–16.
• Open to any race.
• Some flexibility is available regarding age ranges.
• Must be able to work in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area.

Compensation

• $3,000 family rate, less applicable fees.