Family Casting Calls and Audition
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Amazon “The Challenger” Series Casting Call for Families
An Amazon series recreating the late 1970s and 1980s Houston world around NASA is casting background performers to portray families in Atlanta, Georgia. Selected talent will help bring the family and neighborhood life surrounding the space program to life across filming dates in October.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray family members in background scenes.
- Perform natural, period-appropriate actions as directed.
- Follow direction from the production team during filming.
- Maintain continuity across filming dates.
Requirements
- Open to background performers of all backgrounds.
- Natural, period-friendly hair strongly preferred.
- Must be available for filming on October 14 and October 19–23.
- Must be able to work as a local hire in Atlanta, Georgia.
Compensation
- $182 for 12 hours.
$4,500 Major Hotel Chain Commercial Casting Call for Real Families
A major hotel chain is casting real families for an upcoming commercial filming in Miami, Florida, and submissions are being accepted as soon as possible. The production is looking for real people rather than polished performers, and this casting covers parents in their mid-30s with kids ages 7 to 10 or so, appearing together as a genuine family unit. Selected talent will attend a fitting on November 16 ahead of the shoot, which runs November 17 through November 19, with one session guaranteed and a second session likely, although multiple shoot days are not guaranteed. This is a strong opportunity for Miami-area talent to appear in a national hotel brand commercial with guaranteed usage pay confirmed at the time of booking.
Responsibilities:
- Attend the fitting in Miami on November 16
- Work the commercial shoot in Miami between November 17 and November 19 as scheduled
- Portray a hotel guest naturally and authentically on camera
- Appear on camera as a real family enjoying the hotel experience
- Follow direction from the director and production team throughout the shoot day
- Remain available for a possible second session, as two sessions are likely
Requirements:
- Real families: parents in their mid-30s with kids ages 7 to 10 or so
- The family must be a genuine, real family unit
- Must be able to work as a local hire in Miami, Florida
- Must be available for the November 16 fitting and the November 17-19 shoot dates
- Real people encouraged to apply; this casting is seeking authentic, natural appearances
Compensation:
- Session fee: $500 for 10 hours
- Usage: $4,000, guaranteed at booking
- All rates are less a 20% agency fee
£300 Christmas Surprise Campaign Casting Call for Families – London
Job Description
A heartwarming Christmas campaign in London is seeking individuals whose partners work long hours during the holiday season and have limited opportunities to spend quality time with their children. The production is looking for families interested in nominating a hardworking parent for a memorable Christmas surprise. This paid opportunity celebrates family connections, dedication, and the importance of spending meaningful time together during the festive season.
Job Responsibilities
- Nominate a hardworking partner who spends long hours working during the Christmas period.
- Share meaningful experiences about the nominee’s dedication to their family.
- Participate in a special Christmas surprise campaign.
- Collaborate with the production team to create a memorable family experience.
- Engage naturally in filmed family interactions and conversations.
- Follow instructions from the production team throughout filming.
Requirements
- Must have a partner who works long hours during the Christmas season.
- The nominated partner must have limited opportunities to spend time with their child or children due to work commitments.
- Must be based in London or available to participate in filming in London.
- Willingness to share genuine family experiences and stories.
- Comfortable participating in a filmed Christmas surprise.
- Family members must be willing to participate in the campaign.
- No previous acting or modeling experience required.
Compensation
- £300 per person for participation in the Christmas campaign.
£2,000 Christmas Campaign Casting Call for Grandparents and Families – London
Job Description
A heartwarming Christmas campaign in London is seeking naturally funny grandparents to appear alongside their families and grandchildren. The production is looking for a grandmother or grandfather with a hilarious personality and a natural ability to make others laugh. This festive casting opportunity is ideal for families who enjoy spending time together, sharing funny moments, and creating memorable experiences. Selected participants will contribute to an entertaining Christmas video campaign celebrating family connections and humor.
Job Responsibilities
- Participate in a Christmas campaign alongside family members and grandchildren.
- Showcase natural humor, personality, and authentic family interactions.
- Engage in entertaining conversations and festive activities on camera.
- Follow instructions from the production team during filming.
- Collaborate with family members to create memorable and engaging content.
- Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude throughout production.
Requirements
- Seeking a naturally funny grandmother or grandfather.
- Must be willing to participate alongside family members and grandchildren.
- Must be available to film in London.
- Comfortable appearing on camera and interacting naturally with family.
- Must have a humorous, outgoing, and engaging personality.
- Family members must be willing to participate in the Christmas campaign.
- No previous acting or modeling experience required.
Compensation
- £2,000 for participation in the Christmas campaign.
$1,650 Orlando Attraction Commercial Casting Call for Real Families
An Orlando attraction holiday campaign is casting real families for a commercial shoot, with an availability window of November 30 through December 5. The production seeks parents with kids ages 7-16, with grandparents optional, and provides hotel accommodations.
Responsibilities:
- Appear as a real family in an Orlando attraction holiday campaign commercial.
- Be fully available for the entire November 30 to December 5 shoot window; talent will work up to 3 days.
- Self-report to set in Orlando.
Requirements:
- Must be a real family with parents and kids ages 7-16; grandparents optional.
- Must be fully available November 30 through December 5.
- Must self-report to set; no travel is paid.
Compensation:
- Session: $500 per person.
- Usage: $1,000 per person.
- Fitting fee: $150 flat per person.
- Hotel accommodations provided.
- All rates subject to a 20% agency fee.
TV Commercial Casting Call for real Families
A commercial is casting real families based in Melbourne for a fun family barbecue scene filming on the Mornington Peninsula on either October 28 or October 29. No acting experience is required, and the production is seeking confident, natural, and warm families in several specified age combinations.
Responsibilities:
- Appear in a commercial featuring a family barbecue scene.
- Participate in filming on the Mornington Peninsula on either October 28 or October 29.
- Bring a confident, natural, and warm presence to the shoot.
Requirements:
- Must be a real family based in Melbourne.
- No acting experience is required.
- Parents ages 35-45 with children ages 5-10 may apply.
- Grandparents ages 60 and over may apply.
- Parents ages 35-45 with a baby ages 12-18 months may apply.
Compensation:
- $3,000 for each adult.
- $1,500 for each child.
- $750 for the baby.
$12,000 Commercial Casting Call for Families
Miami Talent Casting is seeking a Caucasian-looking family for a commercial filming in Tampa, Florida. This is a local-hire opportunity with no travel paid, and selected talent must be available for the fitting and all listed shoot dates.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in a commercial shoot in Tampa, Florida.
- Attend the scheduled fitting and filming dates.
Requirements:
- Local hire only.
- Seeking a Caucasian-looking family.
- Mom in her 20s-30s.
- Dad in his 20s-30s.
- Baby from newborn to 2 months, any gender.
- Grandmother age 60+ is optional.
- Must be available for the October 27 fitting and October 28 or 29 shoot.
Compensation:
- Session: $500 per person for 10 hours.
- Guaranteed usage: $2,500 per person.
- All rates minus 20% agency fee.
Tampa commercial casting for a family with rates up to $3,000 per person. Apply now on Project Casting.
$2,000 CASTING CALL – FAMILIES WITH A DISABLED CHILD
A financial services corporation is casting real families with a child living with disabilities for an upcoming remote recording project. The casting is specifically seeking families where one parent serves as a full-time caregiver. Professional actors and models are not being sought. The project will involve one day of remote recording between October 18th and October 30th, with worldwide usage rights across all media for two years.
Responsibilities
- Participate as a real family in a financial services corporation project.
- Complete one day of remote recording between October 18th and October 30th.
- Participate in content intended for worldwide distribution across all media.
Requirements
- Must be a real family with a child living with disabilities.
- One parent must be a full-time caregiver.
- Professional actors and models are not being sought.
- Must be available for one day of remote recording during the specified dates.
- Both parents must sign the release and agreement forms if minors participate.
- Must agree to worldwide usage rights across all media for two years.
Compensation
- $1,000 USD per profile, whether an individual or a family.
- The $1,000 flat rate applies regardless of family size.
Kirsten Stewart’s ‘The Challenger’ Casting Call for Families
The upcoming film production “The Challenger,” associated with Kirsten Stewart, is casting background actors to portray families in scenes set in Houston during the late 1970s and 1980s. Filming will take place in Atlanta, Georgia, with performers helping recreate the historical atmosphere surrounding NASA and the engineering community of the era. This paid opportunity is ideal for local performers interested in working on a professional film production and bringing authenticity to period-specific scenes.
Job Responsibilities:
- Portray families in scenes set during the late 1970s and 1980s.
- Help recreate authentic residential and community environments from the NASA era.
- Participate in background scenes as directed by the production team.
- Follow instructions from the director, assistant directors, and other production staff.
- Maintain appropriate period-specific appearance and behavior throughout filming.
- Work collaboratively with cast and crew to support the production’s historical setting.
Requirements:
- Must be local to Atlanta, Georgia, as this is a local-hire-only production.
- Must be available for filming on October 14 and/or October 19–23.
- Natural, period-appropriate hairstyles are strongly preferred.
- Ability to portray family members in a late 1970s or 1980s setting.
- Comfortable performing background roles and following on-set direction.
- Must be available for the production’s scheduled filming hours.
- Professionalism and reliability throughout production are required.
Compensation:
- $182 for 12 hours of work.
$1,100 Investment Company Video Shoot Casting Call for Families
An investment company video production is casting real people and families for an upcoming commercial-style video project. The production is seeking a young rural couple with a new baby who values family connections, simple living, and travel, as well as an everyday foodie and traveler who enjoys exploring new places and experiences. This opportunity focuses on authentic individuals and families who can share their genuine lifestyles and personalities on camera. Professional actors and models are not being sought. Filming will take place remotely on one day between October 18 and October 30, 2026.
Job Responsibilities:
- Participate in a remotely recorded video production for an investment company.
- Share authentic personal experiences, interests, and lifestyle perspectives on camera.
- For the young rural family role, highlight family connections, simple living, parenting, and a love of travel.
- For the foodie and traveler role, showcase enthusiasm for food, exploration, and everyday adventures.
- Communicate naturally and comfortably while being recorded.
- Follow direction from the production team while maintaining an authentic, unscripted presence.
- Participate in one scheduled recording day between October 18 and October 30, 2026.
Requirements:
- Seeking a young rural couple with a new baby who enjoys simple living, family connections, and travel.
- Also seeking an everyday foodie or traveler who enjoys discovering new experiences.
- Must be genuine individuals or families comfortable sharing their real-life experiences.
- Professional actors and models are not being sought for this project.
- Comfortable appearing on camera and speaking naturally about personal interests and experiences.
- Must be available for one remote recording day between October 18 and October 30, 2026.
- Families with minors must have consent from both parents through signed participation releases.
- Must be comfortable with the resulting video being used worldwide across all media for two years.
Compensation:
- Fee: $1,000 USD per selected profile.
- The fee applies to either an individual participant or a family profile.
- Compensation includes worldwide, all-media usage rights for two years.
Family Casting Calls: Find Acting and Modeling Jobs for Families
Overview
Family casting calls give real families the opportunity to work together in commercials, television shows, films, advertising campaigns, lifestyle shoots, and branded content.
Production companies, casting directors, brands, and agencies regularly look for families who can appear naturally together on camera. These opportunities may involve parents, children, siblings, grandparents, couples, or multigenerational families.
Project Casting helps families discover casting calls and entertainment jobs that match their location, availability, age ranges, and family dynamic.
Whether your family has previous acting experience or is completely new to the industry, family casting opportunities can be an exciting way to work together and gain professional experience.
What Are Family Casting Calls?
Family casting calls are opportunities specifically seeking multiple members of the same family or performers who can convincingly portray a family on camera.
Some projects prefer real families because they already have natural chemistry and familiarity with one another.
Family casting jobs may include:
- Commercials
- Television shows
- Feature films
- Streaming productions
- Print advertisements
- Lifestyle campaigns
- Family photo shoots
- Social media campaigns
- Retail advertising
- Healthcare campaigns
- Food and restaurant commercials
- Travel campaigns
- Theme park promotions
- Holiday advertisements
- Product campaigns
- Public service announcements
Depending on the project, casting teams may look for families of different sizes, backgrounds, age ranges, and appearances.
Family Casting Opportunities
Companies and productions often need families to portray everyday situations such as eating dinner, traveling, shopping, playing together, celebrating holidays, or spending time at home.
Casting opportunities may seek:
- Parents with children
- Mothers and daughters
- Fathers and sons
- Mothers and sons
- Fathers and daughters
- Siblings
- Twins
- Couples with children
- Large families
- Multigenerational families
- Grandparents with grandchildren
- Families with babies
- Families with teenagers
- Families with adult children
- Real couples
- Single parents with children
Some casting calls may specifically request real families, while others may cast individual actors separately to portray a family.
Always read the casting notice carefully to understand what the production is looking for.
Who Can Apply for Family Casting Calls?
Family casting opportunities may be open to people with or without professional acting experience.
Many commercial and lifestyle projects value authenticity, personality, and natural family chemistry.
Your family may be a good fit if you are:
- Comfortable on camera
- Available to work together
- Able to follow direction
- Comfortable interacting naturally
- Reliable and punctual
- Able to travel to the filming location
- Comfortable working on a professional set
Some opportunities may also require specific age ranges, looks, skills, or family compositions.
For example, a casting call may seek a family with two young children, a multigenerational family, or parents with teenagers.
How to Find Family Casting Calls
Finding the right family casting opportunity starts with creating strong profiles and regularly checking for new jobs.
Project Casting helps families find casting opportunities from brands, agencies, production companies, and entertainment projects.
Step 1: Create or Update Your Project Casting Profiles
Start by creating Project Casting profiles for family members who want to participate.
Profiles should include:
- Recent photos
- Current age
- Height
- Location
- Contact information
- Acting experience
- Modeling experience
- Special skills
- Availability
- Family relationships
- Previous credits, if applicable
Use clear, recent photos that accurately show what each family member looks like.
It can also be helpful to have recent family photos that show everyone together.
Step 2: Search for Family Casting Calls
Once your profiles are ready, search Project Casting for opportunities using terms such as:
- Family casting calls
- Real families casting
- Family commercial casting
- Parents and kids casting
- Families wanted
- Family modeling jobs
- Family acting jobs
- Mother and daughter casting
- Father and son casting
- Sibling casting
- Multigenerational family casting
- Families for commercials
New casting opportunities may be added frequently, so families should check regularly.
Step 3: Read the Casting Requirements Carefully
Before applying, review the entire casting notice.
Pay attention to requirements such as:
- Age ranges
- Family size
- Location
- Shoot dates
- Compensation
- Travel requirements
- Wardrobe
- Photo requirements
- Availability
- Union status
- Work permits for minors
Some jobs may require all family members to be available on the same day.
Others may only need certain members of the family.
Step 4: Submit Clear Family Photos
Casting teams may ask for individual photos as well as family photos.
Your photos should be:
- Recent
- Well lit
- Clear
- Unfiltered
- Easy to view
- Free of distracting backgrounds
Avoid heavy editing or outdated photos.
Casting directors need to see what each family member looks like now.
If the casting notice requests a family photo, use an image where everyone is clearly visible.
Step 5: Submit the Requested Information
Family casting submissions may require:
- Names of family members
- Ages
- Heights
- Current location
- Contact information
- Recent family photos
- Individual headshots
- Availability
- Acting experience
- Special skills
- Transportation information
Follow the casting instructions exactly.
Incomplete submissions may be less likely to receive consideration.
Family Casting Calls for Commercials
Commercials are one of the most common types of family casting opportunities.
Brands often want families who can naturally represent everyday consumers.
Commercial projects may feature families:
- Eating together
- Shopping
- Driving
- Traveling
- Using household products
- Playing games
- Celebrating holidays
- Visiting restaurants
- Using technology
- Enjoying outdoor activities
Real families can be especially valuable for commercial casting because their interactions often feel natural on camera.
Family Modeling Jobs
Families may also be hired for print and lifestyle modeling campaigns.
These projects can include:
- Retail advertising
- Clothing campaigns
- Catalogs
- Healthcare advertising
- Travel advertising
- Parenting brands
- Toy campaigns
- Home and lifestyle brands
- Food campaigns
- Digital advertising
Family modeling jobs may involve posed photography, lifestyle photography, or both.
Professional modeling experience is not always required.
Casting Calls for Parents and Children
Parents and children are frequently cast together for entertainment and advertising projects.
These opportunities may be especially common for:
- Parenting products
- Children’s products
- Healthcare campaigns
- Family restaurants
- Retail brands
- Grocery brands
- Travel companies
- Home products
- Educational campaigns
Having a parent present can also make the production process more comfortable for younger performers.
Casting Calls for Babies and Toddlers
Some family casting calls specifically seek parents with babies or toddlers.
These opportunities may involve:
- Baby products
- Diaper brands
- Clothing campaigns
- Parenting advertisements
- Healthcare projects
- Family television scenes
- Lifestyle photography
Parents should carefully review requirements related to age, availability, documentation, and local child labor regulations.
Production schedules involving young children are often subject to special legal requirements.
Casting Calls for Siblings
Brothers and sisters may also be cast together.
Real siblings often have natural chemistry that can be useful for commercials and scripted productions.
Sibling casting opportunities may seek:
- Brothers
- Sisters
- Brother-and-sister pairs
- Twins
- Multiple siblings
- Adult siblings
These roles can range from background work to featured commercial appearances.
Casting Calls for Multigenerational Families
Some productions seek several generations of one family.
This may include:
- Grandparents
- Parents
- Children
- Grandchildren
- Adult siblings
Multigenerational casting is common in healthcare, financial, travel, food, and family-focused advertising.
These projects often focus on connection, tradition, and family life.
What Do Family Casting Jobs Pay?
Compensation varies depending on the production, number of family members, usage rights, location, shoot length, and type of project.
Family casting jobs may pay:
- Per person
- Per family
- Per filming day
- A flat project rate
- Additional usage fees
- Buyout compensation
Commercial projects may also include additional compensation depending on where and how long the final advertisement will be used.
Always review the payment terms before accepting a job.
What Families Should Know Before Working on Set
Professional productions may involve long filming days and periods of waiting between scenes.
Families should be prepared to:
- Arrive on time
- Follow production instructions
- Bring requested wardrobe
- Keep children supervised
- Maintain continuity
- Remain available throughout the shoot
- Follow set safety rules
- Stay professional around cast and crew
Parents should also bring anything young children may need during downtime, depending on production rules.
Working With Children on Professional Sets
Casting jobs involving minors may have additional legal and production requirements.
Depending on the location, children may need:
- Work permits
- School documentation
- Parent or guardian supervision
- Limited working hours
- Studio teacher supervision
Requirements vary by jurisdiction.
Families should carefully follow all instructions provided by the production or casting company.
Tips to Improve Your Family’s Chances
To improve your chances of getting selected:
- Use recent family photos
- Keep everyone’s profiles updated
- Apply early
- Follow instructions exactly
- Confirm that all family members are available
- Be honest about experience
- Respond quickly to casting messages
- Mention relevant skills
- Keep contact information current
- Arrive prepared if booked
- Maintain professional behavior on set
Natural chemistry is often an advantage in family casting.
Avoid trying to make your family appear overly rehearsed unless the casting notice asks for a specific performance.
Family Casting Calls for Beginners
You do not need to be an experienced acting family to start applying.
Many family-focused advertisements and lifestyle projects specifically look for real families rather than professional actors.
Families new to casting can start by:
- Creating complete profiles
- Taking clear photos
- Applying to commercial jobs
- Looking for lifestyle shoots
- Applying for background roles
- Building experience gradually
Smaller projects can help families become comfortable with auditions, production schedules, and professional sets.
Why Family Casting Jobs Are a Great Opportunity
Working together on a professional production can be a memorable experience.
Family casting jobs can help participants:
- Gain acting experience
- Build professional credits
- Work with major brands
- Experience a television or film set
- Develop confidence on camera
- Earn money together
- Build professional relationships
- Create new opportunities
- Learn how casting works
For children interested in acting or modeling, working alongside parents or siblings can also make the experience feel more familiar.
Find Family Casting Calls on Project Casting
New family casting opportunities are posted for commercials, television, films, modeling campaigns, branded content, and lifestyle productions.
Keep your Project Casting profiles updated and regularly search for opportunities that match your family composition, location, age ranges, and availability.
Whether your family is experienced or completely new to the entertainment industry, Project Casting can help you discover opportunities to work together.
Final Thoughts
Family casting calls give real families the chance to appear in commercials, television shows, films, advertising campaigns, and lifestyle productions.
From parents and children to siblings and multigenerational families, productions need many different family types to create authentic stories and relatable advertising.
By keeping your profiles current, using clear photos, following submission instructions, and applying to opportunities that match your family, you can improve your chances of booking professional family casting jobs.
Explore family casting calls on Project Casting and discover opportunities your family can experience together.
