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Casting Real Contractors for TV Commercial

Job Description
A new commercial production is seeking real Colorado-based tradespeople to appear in an upcoming TV spot. This is a great paid opportunity for contractors across a variety of skilled trades—especially those with on-the-job experience and a camera-ready attitude. Filming will take place in the Denver area and highlights the hard work and expertise of local professionals.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear on camera in a commercial representing your trade

  • Showcase real-world tasks with confidence and authenticity

  • Follow direction from the creative team while staying relaxed and professional

  • Represent your craft with pride and energy

Requirements

  • Must be a Colorado resident

  • Seeking electricians, plumbers, HVAC techs, roofers, framers, and general contractors

  • Must have real experience working in your field

  • Comfortable appearing on camera in a commercial setting

Compensation

  • Paid commercial role

  • Single-day shoot

  • Professional production experience and potential for future media work

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Job Type:
Other
Skills:
Golf

Highly Skilled Golfer Body Double for Commercial Shoot

Job Description
A production is casting a highly skilled golfer to work as a body double for a professional golfer. This on-camera role requires strong performance and camera awareness, including the ability to repeat golf mechanics consistently for multiple takes. Talent should be comfortable hitting balls with crew and cameras present, taking direction on tempo and blocking, and delivering controlled, professional swings. This is a paid opportunity for experienced golfers who match the requested look and can bring authentic golf technique on screen.

Job Responsibilities

  • Serve as a body double for a professional golfer in filmed scenes

  • Perform repeatable golf swings and controlled ball striking for multiple takes

  • Follow direction for tempo, framing, blocking, and resets

  • Maintain strong camera awareness and professional on-set etiquette

Requirements

  • Caucasian male, appears early to mid-30s on camera

  • Age range: 30–40

  • Height: 5’8”–5’10”

  • Build: athletic, lean

  • Skin tone: fair/light

  • Hair: light to medium brown (must be willing to match athlete’s current cut if needed)

  • Highly skilled golfer with smooth, compact backswing and explosive but controlled downswing

Compensation

  • $850 (paid)

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Real EMTs/Paramedics/First Responders for Paid Commercial Project (Los Angeles)

Job Description
A paid commercial project in Los Angeles is casting real emergency professionals for an on-camera shoot. This production is seeking authentic EMTs, paramedics, first responders, 911 dispatchers, disaster recovery team members, and search-and-rescue personnel (active or former) who can bring genuine credibility to camera. Talent must be LA local or able to work as a local, with fittings and shoot days scheduled in mid-January.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear on camera portraying a real emergency professional in a commercial production

  • Follow direction for movement, timing, and continuity during filming

  • Work professionally on set and remain available for the full scheduled shoot day

  • Attend fittings as scheduled and arrive camera-ready and prepared

Requirements

  • Real emergency professionals with actual experience (current or former), including:

    • EMTs / Paramedics / First Responders

    • 911 Dispatchers

    • Disaster Recovery Teams

    • Search & Rescue Teams

  • All genders, all ethnicities, ages 22–55 (approx.)

  • Must be Los Angeles local or able to work as a local (no travel)

  • No visible face or hand tattoos

  • Other tattoos allowed if they can be covered or you can provide an artwork release / are willing to have them covered

  • Available for January fittings and shoot dates in Los Angeles

Compensation

  • Session rate: $500 (includes any fittings + per 10-hour shoot day)

  • Usage/buyout: $2,000

  • Rates are -20% agency fee

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Latinx Talent Needed for Beauty Brand Campaign (Los Angeles)

Job Description
A beauty brand campaign in Los Angeles is casting unrepresented Latinx talent for authentic, relationship-driven scenes. This project is focused on real people and real connections, including families and relatives, as well as individual women. Talent should feel natural on camera and comfortable sharing warm, genuine moments that fit a modern beauty/lifestyle campaign.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear on camera for a beauty brand campaign in natural, lifestyle-based scenes
  • Follow direction for movement, timing, and continuity during filming
  • Bring authentic connection and comfortable on-camera chemistry (for real pairs/families)
  • Maintain a professional, camera-ready presence throughout the shoot

Requirements

  • Must be based in Los Angeles (local hire)
  • Unrepresented talent only
  • Seeking:
    • Real Latinx families with a Gen X mom, Gen Z daughter, and teen son
    • Real sisters, and real aunt + niece duos
    • Pregnant women
    • Gen X women

Compensation

  • Paid campaign (rate provided upon selection)
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Real Starbucks Baristas for Commercial (Los Angeles Locals)

Job Description
A commercial project in Los Angeles is casting real, current Starbucks baristas to appear on camera. This paid opportunity is for relatable, everyday people who can make Starbucks drinks naturally and comfortably on camera, with a friendly, approachable vibe. All ethnicities and body types are welcome, and talent must be able to work as a Los Angeles local (no travel provided).

Job Responsibilities

  • Prepare Starbucks drinks on camera in a natural, confident way
  • Follow direction for timing,动作, and continuity during filming
  • Maintain a friendly, professional on-camera presence
  • Participate in fitting and shoot days as scheduled

Requirements

  • Must be a current, real Starbucks barista
  • Men and women, ages 18–42 (approx.)
  • Must be able to work in Los Angeles, CA as a local hire (no travel)
  • Comfortable on camera and able to take direction
  • All ethnicities and body types encouraged
  • Relatable, joyful, approachable personality

Compensation

  • $500 session + fitting fee
  • $1,000 usage fee
  • Rates are -20% agency
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Southern Family-Owned Restaurants (Docu-Style Commercial Feature)

Job Description
A major paper towel brand is casting real Southern mom-and-pop restaurants for a paid, docu-style commercial project. They’re looking for family-owned, longtime local favorites known for messy, finger-lickin’ food—think BBQ joints, crab boils, fried chicken spots, rib houses, and more. This casting is focused on big personalities, great stories, and authentic Southern charm. No major chains will be considered, and restaurants must be located in the South. All ethnicities are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate as a real restaurant/business in a commercial-style shoot

  • Share your restaurant’s story and personality on camera

  • Work with the production team during filming in a real working environment

  • Be comfortable showcasing food, staff, and atmosphere on camera

Requirements

  • Real, family-owned mom-and-pop restaurant (no major chains)

  • Must be located in the Southern U.S.

  • Must serve “messy eating” style food (BBQ, crab boils, fried chicken, ribs, etc.)

  • Big personalities and strong stories strongly preferred

  • Open to filming in a Feb/March 2026 window (TBA)

Compensation

  • $3,200 per person

  • Paid commercial feature opportunity

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Job Type:
Other
Skills:
Acting

NYC Medical & Nutrition Experts for Paid Brand Commercial

Job Description
A paid NYC commercial casting is seeking NYC-area pediatricians, pediatric gastroenterologists, pediatric dietitians, and nutritionists for an on-camera brand shoot. This opportunity is focused on professional, evidence-based insights around infant feeding and early childhood nutrition. You will be featured as a trusted medical expert spokesperson sharing educational guidance—this is not a product endorsement.

Job Responsibilities

  • Share clear, camera-friendly expert opinions on infant feeding and nutrition

  • Speak confidently using simple, parent-friendly language

  • Participate in an on-camera interview-style commercial shoot in NYC

  • Maintain a professional, credible on-screen presence

Requirements

  • Must be NYC-based (or able to work locally in NYC)

  • Pediatrician, pediatric gastroenterologist, pediatric dietitian, or nutritionist (or closely related qualified expert)

  • Comfortable speaking on camera for a commercial/brand shoot

  • Able to work a one-day shoot in NYC (mid-December window)

  • Willing to provide expert insights (not endorsements)

Compensation

  • $2,750 for a one-day shoot

  • Paid on-camera commercial opportunity in NYC

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Black Grandmother Who Can Braid Hair (Non-Union Commercial)

Job Description
A non-union commercial is casting a Black grandmother with real hair-braiding skills for a family-centered on-camera spot. Production is looking for warm, authentic talent who can comfortably braid hair on set and bring natural, welcoming energy to camera. This is a local hire commercial opportunity for talent who can work in New Orleans.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear on camera portraying a grandmother in a commercial scene

  • Braid hair naturally and confidently on set as part of the action

  • Follow direction for timing, movement, and continuity across multiple takes

  • Maintain a friendly, professional presence in a fast-paced production environment

Requirements

  • Black female talent, grandmother age range

  • Must be able to braid hair (real skill required)

  • Comfortable being filmed for a commercial and working with family-style scenes

  • Local hire able to work in New Orleans (no travel provided)

  • Able to provide recent photos and basic casting details for consideration

Compensation

  • $400 flat rate (non-union)

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Job Type:
Other
Skills:
Swimming

Miami Swimwear Fitness & Recreation Commercial – Swimmers (Adults & Kids)

Job Description
A swimwear-focused fitness and recreation campaign is seeking confident swimmers for a Miami-based shoot featuring pool and beach lifestyle scenes. Talent must work as local hires (no travel provided) and must be truly comfortable swimming in and around bodies of water. Wardrobe fit is essential, so applicants should match the listed sizes closely.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform on camera in swimwear for fitness and recreation scenes

  • Swim confidently in pools and open-water/beach environments as directed

  • Take direction quickly and repeat actions for multiple takes and continuity

  • Attend fittings as required and maintain a clean, camera-ready appearance

Requirements

  • Must be a competent swimmer and comfortable in and around water

  • Must work as a local hire in Miami (no travel)

  • Fit, athletic, or everyday healthy body types encouraged; diversity welcome across hair, skin tone, and personal style

  • Adult talent (swimwear/fitness & recreation):

    • Women sample size: US 6 / 34 / Medium

    • Men sample size: 32″ waist / Medium

    • Adult age range requested: 20–30 (some specs may also request mid-30s)

    • Additional spec: man or woman with afro hair (as requested)

  • Kids talent (recreation):

    • Confident, playful, expressive; must love the beach

    • Boys sample sizes: S–M (8–10 kids sizes)

    • Girls sample sizes: XXS–XS (5–6 kids sizes)

    • Age ranges requested: 6–8 and 12–14

Compensation

  • Adults: $2,000 per 10-hour session (includes fittings and usage), minus 20% agency fee

  • Minors: $600 session rate (includes fittings) + $600 usage fee, minus 20% agency fee

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Job Type:
Other
Skills:
Acting

Twins & Triplets for Grocery Store Commercial

Job Description
A Texas-based grocery store commercial is seeking twins or triplets for an upcoming shoot in Austin. Production is casting babies in two age ranges, including infants and crawling-stage babies. This project will feature natural, everyday moments and requires babies who are comfortable on camera with parent/guardian supervision throughout the shoot.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate in a commercial shoot with parent/guardian present

  • Remain comfortable on set under safe, supervised conditions

  • Engage in natural baby movements and expressions suitable for the scene

Requirements

  • Twins or triplets in one of the following categories:

    • Ages 7–12 months (must be in the crawling phase)

    • Under 6 months

  • Must be able to self-report to Austin, TX

  • Parent/guardian must accompany the babies at all times

Compensation

  • $740 per baby (SAG Texas rate)

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Bilingual Talent for Commercial and Lifestyle Projects

Job Description
A New York–based talent search is seeking charismatic bilingual performers fluent in Spanish and English for ongoing commercial, print, beauty, lifestyle, and digital campaigns. This opportunity is ideal for authentic storytellers who can represent the vibrant and diverse spirit of NYC. Talent should bring presence, energy, and a natural connection to the Latino community and culture.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear in various commercial and lifestyle productions

  • Bring authentic personality and cultural resonance to each project

  • Represent NYC’s diverse community with confidence and natural presence

  • Collaborate with creative teams to deliver emotionally engaging content

Requirements

  • Non-union

  • Ages 18+

  • Women: 5’4”–5’11”

  • Men: 5’11”–6’3”

  • Fluent in Spanish and English

  • Must reside in NYC or the Tri-State area

  • Comfortable working across multiple commercial and lifestyle mediums

Compensation

  • Rates vary by project

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Recreational Swimmers for Health Supplement Commercial

Job Description
A health supplement commercial is seeking real women who are recreational swimmers and comfortable performing in a pool environment. Talent will participate in lifestyle and wellness-focused scenes that highlight confidence, vitality, and authentic swimming ability. This is a non-union project filming in Los Angeles with fittings scheduled prior to the shoot.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear in wellness-themed commercial scenes centered around swimming

  • Perform light swimming or water-based movements as directed

  • Participate in a scheduled fitting before the shoot

  • Convey a natural, confident, and healthy on-camera presence

Requirements

  • Women of all ethnicities

  • Ages 30–60

  • Recreational swimmers with comfort in the water

  • Non-union talent

  • Must work as a local hire in Los Angeles

Compensation

  • Total: $4,750

  • Fitting Rate: $250 for 8 hours

  • Session Rate: $1,500 for 12 hours

  • Buyout: $3,000

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Families for Indiana Tourism Holiday Commercial

Job Description
A holiday-themed commercial is seeking real families for a tourism campaign filming in Spencer County, Indiana. The project features a festive Christmas setting and aims to capture joyful, heartwarming moments with authentic family interactions. This is a half-day shoot offering a competitive rate for participating families.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear as a family in a holiday commercial

  • Participate in festive, joyful scenes that showcase togetherness

  • Follow direction from the production team to capture natural moments

  • Maintain a positive and cooperative attitude on set

Requirements

  • Real families with:

    • Parents in their late 20s to late 30s or early 40s

    • At least two children ages 5–13 (additional children welcome)

  • Must be available to film in Spencer County, Indiana

  • Comfortable appearing in a Christmas-themed commercial

  • Must provide a current family photo

Compensation

  • $575 for a half-day (4 hours)

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05-15-2025

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