Documentary Chicago Open Casting Call

Families Wanted for Chicago-Based Smartphone Documentary

Job Description
A new documentary is seeking real Chicago-area families to share their experience as their child prepares to receive their first smartphone. This heartfelt and thought-provoking film will chronicle five diverse families through the anticipation, decision-making process, and emotional impact of gifting a phone to a child aged 7 to 14. Families selected will be featured before, during, and after their child receives their first phone (provided by production).

This is a unique opportunity to authentically represent your family’s views—whether cautious or tech-forward—on kids and screen time, digital access, and the evolving role of technology in parenting.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in on-camera filming in your home or local area

• Share personal stories, family dynamics, and perspectives on children and smartphone usage

• Allow filming of the moment your child receives their first phone and subsequent follow-up

• Provide insight into your parenting approach and thoughts on digital technology

Requirements

• Must be located in the Chicagoland area

• Families with at least one child between ages 7–14 who is expected to receive their first phone within the year

• Willingness to be filmed over multiple days

• Openness to discussing your views on smartphones and parenting

• Families of all backgrounds and viewpoints encouraged to apply

Compensation

• Phone will be provided for the child as part of filming

• Paid participation

• National exposure in a professionally produced documentary

Homeowners – National Documentary Casting Call

Job Description
A new national documentary film series is searching for real homeowners and families with compelling stories of homeownership, legacy, and generational impact. The production will film at your home or in your neighborhood, highlighting journeys that shaped your family’s future. Stories from all backgrounds are welcome, especially those from first-generation homeowners and families who have created generational wealth.

Job Responsibilities

• Share your authentic story about homeownership, family, or legacy on camera

• Allow the production team to film at your home or neighborhood for 1–2 days

• Inspire audiences with your unique experience and journey

• Collaborate with filmmakers to capture honest, unscripted moments

Requirements

• Homeowners and families with impactful stories

• All backgrounds, ages, genders, and abilities welcome

• Comfortable being filmed at home or in your community

• Especially seeking first-generation homeowners, those who created generational wealth, families living multigenerationally, and anyone whose homeownership changed their family’s future

Compensation

• $750 per day for main participants

• $500 per day for secondary participants

• One-year digital usage across brand and publisher platforms

Homeowners Legacy Documentary – Casting Call

Job Description
A new short-form branded documentary is seeking homeowners ready to share the powerful stories of their legacy. This project highlights the meaning of homeownership and how it shapes family history, tradition, and the future. If you’re passionate about your home and the story it represents, here’s your chance to be featured in a nationwide campaign for a leading editorial publication and insurance brand.

Job Responsibilities

• Share your personal homeownership journey and the legacy you are creating for your family

• Participate in on-camera interviews and filmed segments in your home or community

• Collaborate with a professional documentary crew to authentically capture your story

Requirements

• Homeowners of all ages and backgrounds

• Comfortable being filmed at home or in your community

• Non-union

• Available for 1-2 days of shooting

Compensation

• Main participants: $750 per day

• Secondary participants: $500 per day

• National exposure in a distinguished editorial documentary

Casting Religious Families with Strong Cultural Traditions for Docuseries

Job Description
A new unscripted docuseries is now casting religious families across the U.S. who actively live by deep-rooted cultural or spiritual traditions. Whether you’re part of a Christian, Amish, Hasidic, Mormon, Muslim, Hindu, or another devout religious community, this is a powerful opportunity to authentically share your values, beliefs, and daily life with a national audience.

The project aims to celebrate faith-based lifestyles and explore the beauty of tradition, generational wisdom, and family dynamics in a heartfelt, respectful way. Families chosen will be featured in an inspiring series created by an Emmy-winning team.

Job Responsibilities

• Share your family’s daily routines, values, and traditions on camera
• Participate in scheduled filming at your home or community
• Engage in meaningful conversations about your faith and way of life

Requirements

• Families of any size from devout religious communities
• Must have strong, consistent religious or cultural traditions
• Willing to be filmed and open about your beliefs and family structure
• Must be based in the U.S.

Compensation

• $10,000 per selected family

Casting Call for Real People – Financial Docu-Series

We are seeking real individuals interested in learning skills to improve their financial futures for a paid docu-series with a major financial brand. This is a great opportunity to share your story and gain valuable financial insights.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a docu-series focused on personal financial growth.
• Share your experiences and journey in an authentic and engaging manner.
• Work with a production team to document your story.

Requirements

• College students or recent graduates
• Small business owners, solopreneurs, or side hustlers
• Individuals contributing to their households
• Must be located in or willing to work in Los Angeles, Atlanta, or New York City

Compensation

• Paid opportunity