Family Casting Calls and Audition
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Casper Black Casting is seeking fun, warm, and lively families and couples in and around London for a paid celebrity-led shoot with Smart Energy GB. The production wants real households with big personalities who are comfortable having fun and being themselves on camera with a presenter. No previous TV or filming experience is required, and only one adult from the selected household needs to participate in filming.
Job Responsibilities
- Participate in a one-day celebrity-led shoot in London.
- Interact naturally with the presenter on camera.
- Bring an authentic, energetic personality to the production.
- Take part in filmed activities and conversations as directed.
Requirements
- Real families and couples based in London or within the M25.
- No previous television or filming experience required.
- Must be comfortable and natural on camera.
- Only one adult from the household is required to participate.
Compensation
- £500 per selected household.
- One-day paid shoot.
Real Nashville Families and Mayor Role for Commercial
Job Description
A non-union commercial filming in Nashville, Tennessee, is seeking real local families and a female actor for a mayor role. The production is looking for authentic family chemistry and natural personalities, and no previous acting experience is required. Families with children and older female talent are encouraged to apply for this paid commercial opportunity.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear on camera in a professional commercial production.
- Bring natural personality and authentic family interactions to assigned scenes.
- Follow direction from the commercial production team.
- Perform naturally and confidently on camera.
- Work professionally with the cast and crew throughout filming.
Requirements
- Mom with a son ages 6–9.
- Son ages 6–9 who is curious and creative and can participate with his real mother.
- Grandparent ages 60 and older.
- Female talent ages 50s–70s to portray a mayor.
- Real Nashville-area families are encouraged to apply.
- Must be local to Nashville, Tennessee.
- No acting experience required.
- Non-union talent.
Compensation
- $600 per day, per person.
- Additional $2,500 usage fee if featured.
Orlando Water Park Commercial Casting Call for Families, Adults and Kids
Job Description
An Orlando water park commercial is seeking families, adults, tweens, and children of all races and ethnicities for a paid photo and video production. Talent will participate in water park activities, including riding water slides and entering pools. Real families are encouraged to apply, and swimmers are preferred. This opportunity is for talent who can work as local hires in Orlando, Florida.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear in professional photo and video content for a water park commercial.
- Participate in water park activities, including riding water slides and entering pools.
- Perform naturally and comfortably on camera.
- Wear appropriate swimwear while participating in water activities.
- Follow production and safety instructions throughout filming.
Requirements
- Seeking moms and dads, ages 35–45.
- Seeking kids, ages 6–10.
- Seeking tweens, ages 12–16.
- Seeking young adult men, ages 20–30.
- Seeking young adult women, ages 20–30.
- All races and ethnicities are welcome.
- Real families are encouraged to apply.
- Must be comfortable wearing a bathing suit.
- Must be comfortable in the water and participating in water park activities.
- Swimmers are preferred.
- Must be able to work as a local hire in Orlando, Florida.
Compensation
- $1,200 minus 20%.
- Full buyout for photo and video usage.
- Usage term: three years.
Paramount Series “9/12” – Family Background Roles
Job Description
The Paramount series “9/12” is seeking a real family for paid background roles in New York City. The production is looking for two parents or guardians to appear alongside their two children, who should be siblings between the ages of 9 and 11. This is a non-SAG background opportunity for a family that can work together on set.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a family in background scenes for the Paramount series “9/12.”
- Parents or guardians will work on set alongside their two children.
- Participate in assigned background scenes as directed by the production team.
- Follow all on-set instructions and maintain professional behavior throughout filming.
- Ensure children are accompanied and supervised by their parents or guardians as required.
Requirements
- Two parents or guardians with two children.
- Children must be siblings.
- Children should be ages 9–11.
- Must be local to the New York City/New Jersey area.
- Family members must be available to work together.
- Must be comfortable working as background talent on a television production.
Compensation
- $187 for 10 hours.
- Non-SAG background rate.
Fast Food Commercial Casting Call – Families
Job Description
A fast food commercial filming in Wylie, Texas, is seeking real families for a Friday Night Lights-style production. Casting is open to families of any ethnicity, including dads, moms, teens ages 16 and older, and grandparents. This is an overnight commercial shoot, and selected families should be comfortable working through late-night and early-morning hours.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear together as a family in commercial background scenes
- Bring a natural, authentic family dynamic to the camera
- Follow direction from the production team
- Maintain professional behavior throughout the overnight shoot
- Remain available for the full production schedule
Requirements
- Dads, moms, and teens ages 16 and older
- Grandparents are a plus
- Open to all ethnicities
- Must be available to work in Wylie, Texas
- Must be comfortable working an overnight shoot
- Must be able to fully commit to the production schedule
Compensation
- $350 per person
- Plus 15% agency fee, if applicable
Job Description
RMT Management is holding an open casting call for real families to appear in upcoming commercial lifestyle shoots. The casting team is looking for fresh faces and authentic family dynamics for a range of paid campaign opportunities. Families do not need previous modeling or acting experience to be considered. Families with three children are particularly encouraged to apply, although families of different sizes are welcome.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear together in upcoming commercial lifestyle campaigns.
- Participate naturally as a family during professional shoots.
- Follow direction from the production and creative teams.
- Represent authentic family interactions on camera.
Requirements
- Real families are encouraged to apply.
- Families with three children are preferred, but all families are welcome.
- No previous acting or modeling experience is required.
- Applicants must not be represented by another agency.
Compensation
- Paid commercial opportunities.
Bilingual Families for Food Service Commercial
Job Description
A food service commercial filming in Miami is seeking bilingual families for an upcoming paid production. Casting is open to adults and children of any ethnicity who are bilingual and comfortable appearing together on camera. This commercial casting opportunity is ideal for real families who can bring natural chemistry, personality, and authenticity to the campaign.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear as a family in a professional food service commercial.
- Perform naturally and comfortably in front of the camera.
- Follow creative direction from the production team.
- Bring authentic family interactions and energy to the commercial.
Requirements
- Adults approximately 30–40 years old.
- Children approximately 6–14 years old.
- Open to all ethnicities.
- Must be bilingual.
- Families should be comfortable working together on camera.
- Must be available to work in Miami.
Compensation
- Adults: $500 session fee + $2,000 buyout.
- Children: $500 session fee + $1,500 buyout.
- All rates subject to 20% agency fee
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.
