Guthrie’s Commercial Casting Call for Families & Students

Female Pianist

Job Description
A pharma commercial is seeking a talented female pianist to bring elegance, creativity, and expressive performance to screen. This role is perfect for musicians with strong technical ability and a passion for storytelling through music. Talent will portray a musician in visually driven scenes that highlight artistry, emotion, and refined hand movement.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform piano playing on camera with confidence and precision

• Convey emotion and musicality through expressive hand and body movement

• Collaborate with the director to achieve the desired mood and tone

• Participate in fittings, callbacks, and shoot requirements

• Maintain professionalism and take direction well on set

Requirements

• Female talent, Latin/Hispanic

• Ages 27–40

• Must have elegant, expressive hands and strong piano ability

• Creative performer with strong emotional presence

• Passionate about music and comfortable playing on camera

Compensation

• Session rate: $700

• Buyout (if recognizable): $5,000

• Fitting & makeup test (3 hours): $150

• Booking fee: 15%

Male Chef / Cook

Job Description
A pharma commercial is seeking a skilled male chef or cook with strong on-camera presence. This role is ideal for someone with genuine passion for cooking, a confident personality, and the ability to perform simple kitchen and manual tasks while showcasing authenticity and technique on screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a commercial as a chef or cook

• Perform simple cooking actions and manual kitchen tasks on camera

• Bring natural charisma, confidence, and believable culinary skill to the role

• Follow direction from the production and creative team

• Participate in callbacks and fittings as needed

Requirements

• Male talent, African American or Afro-Caribbean

• Ages 50–60

• Strong physique, expressive presence, and dexterous hands

• Genuine passion for cooking is essential

• Must be available for callback and fitting dates

Compensation

• Session rate: $700

• Buyout (if recognizable): $5,000

• Fitting & makeup test (3 hours): $150

• Booking fee: 15%

Real Denture Patients – TV Commercial & Photo Shoot

Job Description
A new commercial and photo shoot is seeking real adults who wear dentures and are willing to share their personal stories. This project aims to highlight how dentures have helped individuals eat, smile, and live with renewed confidence. No acting experience is required—just genuine people comfortable speaking about their experiences on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a TV commercial and/or photo shoot

• Share authentic experiences about using dentures

• Follow simple direction from the production team

• Engage naturally and comfortably on camera

• Work one or two shoot days depending on availability

Requirements

• Adults ages 50+

• Must wear dentures

• Comfortable talking about personal experiences

• Friendly, warm, and natural on camera

Compensation

• Paid opportunity

• Final rate confirmed during scheduling

• Talent paid per shoot day worked

Frida Baby Products – Commercial Casting

Job Description
A major baby-care brand is seeking pregnant women, real parents, and toddlers for an upcoming commercial shoot. This project is perfect for families and expecting mothers who want to gain on-camera experience while representing a trusted product line for parents and infants. Talent will participate in a professional shoot focused on showcasing family moments, caregiving, and product interaction.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a one-day commercial shoot
• Follow direction from the production and creative team
• Engage naturally on camera in parent–child or pregnancy-focused scenes
• Ensure toddlers are comfortable and able to follow simple instructions
• Attend fittings if required

Requirements

• Pregnant women 6–9 months, medium to large baby bump, medium to deep skin tone
• Pregnant women 8–9 months with a large baby bump
• Pregnant women around 6 months with a small baby bump, all skin tones
• Real parent with a child ages 3–5 (any gender, any ethnicity)
• Toddler must be potty trained or in the process of potty training on an adult toilet
• Real parent with a toddler ages 18–36 months (any gender, any ethnicity)
• Talent must work as locals

Compensation

• Adult session rate: $880 per 10-hour session, including any fittings
• Adult usage rate: $2,000 guaranteed
• Infant/minor session rate: $400 per session (max time allowed on set)
• Infant/minor usage rate: $1,000 guaranteed
• All rates are +20%

New York Types for Car Commercial

Job Description:
A major car commercial is looking for authentic New York personalities for an upcoming shoot in Lisbon, Portugal. This project is seeking real people—non-actors and non-models—who reflect the energy, diversity, and style of NYC. Ideal candidates should have a vibrant presence, unique character, and an adventurous outlook on life. This is a great opportunity for individuals from all walks of life, including creatives, artists, dancers, and everyday New Yorkers with standout personal style.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in filming for the car commercial in Lisbon

• Bring authentic New York energy and personality to the shoot

• Follow direction from the production team during travel and filming

• Represent the lifestyle and vibe of true NYC residents

Requirements:

• Must be local to the NYC area

• Non-actors and non-models encouraged to apply

• Open to individuals of all backgrounds, careers, and personal styles

• Must have a fun, adventurous, and outgoing personality

• Valid passport and ability to travel internationally

Compensation:

• $25,000 total compensation

• Includes all travel time, filming, and initial usage

Pizza Tossers for Commercial Project

Job Description
A commercial shoot is seeking experienced pizza tossers who can confidently handle and toss dough on camera. This project is perfect for individuals with real-world pizza shop or dough-tossing experience who can bring skill, authenticity, and energy to a fast-paced filming environment. Additional background customers will also be part of the shoot, but this listing focuses solely on pizza tossers.

Job Responsibilities

• Actively toss and handle pizza dough in various on-camera scenes

• Maintain consistency and safe handling of dough during multiple takes

• Follow direction from the production crew

• Be prepared with a short video or examples of your dough-tossing ability

Requirements

• Adults, experienced pizza dough tossers

• Ability to work locally with reliable transportation

• Comfortable demonstrating real skill on camera

• Available for all required shoot dates

Compensation

• $300 for up to 10 hours

Male Runner – Oncology Commercial

Job Description
A Miami-based commercial is seeking an athletic male runner for an upcoming oncology campaign. This role is ideal for real runners or individuals with strong athletic ability who can bring authenticity and energy to on-camera performance. Selected talent will also attend a wardrobe fitting prior to the shoot.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform running scenes with proper form and consistency

• Follow direction from the production and creative teams

• Maintain a strong, athletic on-camera presence

• Attend the required wardrobe fitting before filming

Requirements

• Male, any ethnicity

• Ages 25–35

• Athletic build

• Real runners strongly encouraged to apply

• Must be able to work locally in Miami

Compensation

• Session rate: $500

• Usage: $2,500

Holiday-Themed Commercial Participants

Job Description
A holiday-themed commercial project is seeking individuals from northern regions who either love or strongly dislike Christmas shopping. This fun opportunity is perfect for people with big personalities who can share genuine reactions, stories, and experiences related to holiday shopping. Talent will participate in on-camera segments that highlight the humor, chaos, or joy of the festive season.

Job Responsibilities

• Share authentic thoughts and feelings about Christmas shopping

• Participate in on-camera interviews or light scripted moments

• Bring energy, personality, and genuine reactions to the project

• Follow direction from the production team

Requirements

• Individuals ages 20–40

• Based in northern regions

• Comfortable speaking on camera

• Open to sharing real experiences and opinions

Compensation

• Paid opportunity

Soccer Players – Pharma Commercial

Job Description
A commercial production in Miami is casting skilled soccer players to appear in an upcoming pharmaceutical advertisement. This opportunity is open to men and women who can showcase strong athletic ability and soccer techniques on camera. Candidates must be comfortable performing dynamic movements and delivering authentic sports energy in front of the camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform soccer skills naturally and confidently during the commercial shoot

• Collaborate with the director and crew to capture authentic athletic performances

• Maintain high energy and professionalism on set

• Participate in a brief wardrobe fitting prior to filming

Requirements

• Male and female soccer players, ages 18+

• All ethnicities welcome

• Must have strong soccer skills and recent performance videos for submission

• Must be available for the scheduled fit and shoot dates in Miami

Compensation

• Session: $500

• Usage: $2,500 (guaranteed at booking)

Girls Who Can Do Headstands for Commercial

Job Description
A commercial production is now casting young girls with physical coordination and confidence to perform headstands on camera. This is a fun opportunity for energetic children to appear in a professional production while showcasing their athletic abilities.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a headstand confidently and safely during filming

• Follow simple on-set directions from the production team

• Maintain focus and a positive attitude throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Girls, ages 8–13

• Must be able to perform a headstand easily and hold the position steadily

• Energetic and comfortable in front of the camera

• Parental or guardian consent required for participation

Compensation

• Paid opportunity; rate provided upon booking

Athletic Men and Ballerinas for Commercial

Job Description
A commercial production in Miami is casting athletic men and ballerinas for an upcoming oncology-themed shoot. The project aims to capture inspiring visuals of movement and strength, showcasing both endurance and grace.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in on-camera filming for a commercial project

• Follow direction from the creative and production teams

• Represent the role authentically, whether as an athlete or performer

Requirements

• Men, any ethnicity, ages 25–35, with an athletic build (runner, cyclist, or soccer player types)

• Women, any ethnicity, ages 25–35, with a slim to athletic build (current or former ballerinas preferred but not required)

• Must be available for the scheduled fitting and shoot dates in Miami

Compensation

• Session rate: $500

• Usage fee: $2,500 (guaranteed upon booking)

Snack Commercial – Young Skateboarder Casting

Job Description:
A fun new snack commercial is now casting an energetic and skilled young skateboarder for an upcoming shoot in Miami, Florida. This is a great opportunity for kids with skateboarding experience to show off their tricks in a nationally recognized campaign.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform skateboarding tricks such as ollies, jumps, and ramp landings on camera.

• Follow direction from the production team to ensure safety and performance quality.

• Participate in remote callbacks via Zoom and attend in-person fittings before the shoot.

Requirements:

• Male, ages 8–12, any race.

• Must have real skateboarding experience and be comfortable performing tricks.

• Must submit a video demonstrating skateboarding skills.

• Must be available for fittings and filming in Miami, FL.

• No travel compensation provided.

Compensation:

• Base rate: $500 plus 20% agency fee.

• Usage fee: $3,000 plus 20% agency fee (if recognizable in the final edit).