Casting Families for Paid Home Experience Campaign
Job Description
A unique commercial campaign is seeking fun, authentic families who are current Mercury customers and live in Auckland. This is a one-of-a-kind in-home shoot where your space will be transformed into a fully immersive, interactive light and sound experience. The campaign aims to celebrate resilience and humor by spotlighting real families and their quirky or inspiring household stories. Whether it’s a funny disaster or an uplifting comeback, this shoot brings storytelling into your own home — no acting experience required.
Job Responsibilities
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Share a memorable household moment, from funny disasters to family triumphs
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Participate in an in-home production experience, including a full-day shoot
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Be yourselves on camera—no acting required, just natural reactions
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Host the film crew in your home (which will be temporarily reimagined)
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Invite up to 10 family members or friends to participate on shoot day
Requirements
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Must currently be a Mercury customer
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Household must be based in Auckland (renters and owners welcome)
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Home does not need to be fancy—just safe and suitable for filming
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Open to all family types: solo, blended, extended, LGBTQIA+, or multigenerational
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Must be comfortable relocating to a hotel for up to 3 days before and 1 day after filming (covered by production)
Compensation
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Household: $15,000 NZD (up to 6 people), less tax
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Additional location fee for temporary use and redecoration of your home
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Hotel accommodation costs covered during prep and post-filming days
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Friends and family participating:
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Adults: $1,500 NZD each, less tax
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Children: $500 NZD each, less tax
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