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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

  • Share a memorable household moment, from funny disasters to family triumphs

  • Participate in an in-home production experience, including a full-day shoot

  • Be yourselves on camera—no acting required, just natural reactions

  • Host the film crew in your home (which will be temporarily reimagined)

  • Invite up to 10 family members or friends to participate on shoot day

Requirements

  • Must currently be a Mercury customer

  • Household must be based in Auckland (renters and owners welcome)

  • Home does not need to be fancy—just safe and suitable for filming

  • Open to all family types: solo, blended, extended, LGBTQIA+, or multigenerational

  • Must be comfortable relocating to a hotel for up to 3 days before and 1 day after filming (covered by production)

Compensation

  • Household: $15,000 NZD (up to 6 people), less tax

  • Additional location fee for temporary use and redecoration of your home

  • Hotel accommodation costs covered during prep and post-filming days

  • Friends and family participating:

    • Adults: $1,500 NZD each, less tax

    • Children: $500 NZD each, less tax

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description

APE Castings is seeking a gender-fluid Gen Z performer to portray a cashier in an upcoming paid commercial filming in the Los Angeles area. The production is scheduled for September 10 in Burbank, with a potential fitting taking place September 3 or 4.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a Gen Z cashier in the commercial.
  • Deliver an authentic and engaging on-camera performance.
  • Follow direction from the production and creative teams.
  • Attend a fitting if requested.

Requirements

  • Gender-fluid Gen Z performer.
  • Must be able to work in the Los Angeles/Burbank area.
  • Additional experience requirements not specified.

Compensation

Paid.

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description

APE Castings is casting a male actor age 35 or older to portray the “BBQ King” in an upcoming paid commercial filming in Burbank. Talent should be available for the September 10 production date and a potential fitting earlier in the month.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray the BBQ King character in a commercial.
  • Perform naturally and confidently on camera.
  • Follow instructions from the director and production team.
  • Attend a fitting if required.
  • Be available for the scheduled commercial shoot.

Requirements

  • Male actor.
  • Age 35 or older.
  • Must be available for filming on September 10.

Compensation

Paid.

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description

APE Castings is seeking a male actor in his late 20s to early 30s to portray a new father in an upcoming paid commercial. The commercial is scheduled to film in Burbank, California, on September 10, with a potential fitting scheduled for September 3 or 4.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a new father in the commercial.
  • Deliver a believable and natural on-camera performance.
  • Follow creative and production direction.
  • Attend a fitting if requested.

Requirements

  • Male actor.
  • Late 20s to early 30s.
  • Must be able to work in Los Angeles/Burbank.

Compensation

Paid.

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description

APE Castings is seeking a female actress in her late 20s to early 30s to portray a heartbroken girl in an upcoming paid commercial filming in the Los Angeles area. The production is scheduled to shoot in Burbank on September 10.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray the heartbroken girl character in a commercial.
  • Deliver a natural and engaging on-camera performance.
  • Follow direction from the production and creative teams.
  • Attend the scheduled fitting if required.

Requirements

  • Female actress.
  • Late 20s to early 30s.
  • Must be able to work in the Los Angeles/Burbank area.

Compensation

Paid.

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Job Type:
Other
Skills:
Modeling

Female Surfers for Paid Soap Bar Campaign

Job Description

A commercial soap bar campaign is seeking UK-based women with a passion for surfing. Casting is looking for women ages 20–49 of all ethnicities, body shapes, and sizes who can bring an authentic love of surfing to the production. Selected talent will participate in a well-paid commercial shoot taking place in London or elsewhere in Europe. No professional modeling or acting experience is required.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear on camera in a commercial soap bar campaign.
  • Bring authentic surfing experience, personality, and confidence to the production.
  • Participate in professional filming in London or Europe.
  • Follow creative and production direction while on set.
  • Work professionally with the production team throughout the campaign.

Requirements

  • Women ages 20–49.
  • Must be based in the UK.
  • Open to all ethnicities, body shapes, and sizes.
  • Must have a passion for surfing.
  • Comfortable appearing on camera.
  • No modeling or acting experience required.

Compensation

  • Well-paid opportunity; specific rate not provided.
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Athletic Talent for Paid Commercial

Job Description

A paid commercial is casting athletic people based anywhere in the UK who have overcome significant health challenges and are willing to take on the Three Peaks Challenge. The production is seeking inspiring, active individuals who can authentically share their experiences while participating in a demanding outdoor challenge.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear on camera in a paid commercial.
  • Participate in the Three Peaks Challenge.
  • Share personal experiences related to overcoming health challenges.
  • Take part in physically demanding outdoor activities.
  • Follow creative and production direction throughout filming.
  • Work professionally with the commercial production team.

Requirements

  • Athletic people ages 25–30 or 50–69.
  • Must be based in the UK.
  • Must have experienced and overcome health-related challenges.
  • Willing and physically prepared to participate in the Three Peaks Challenge.
  • Comfortable sharing personal experiences on camera.

Compensation

  • Paid commercial; specific rate not provided.
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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

College Student Extras for Sporting Goods Commercial

Job Description

A sporting goods company commercial is casting college student extras in Austin, Texas. The production is seeking young adults who can portray college students ages 18–22. This paid, non-union commercial casting call is open to talent of all ethnicities who can work as local hires in the Austin area.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a college student in a sporting goods commercial.
  • Perform as a background extra during commercial filming.
  • Follow direction from the production and commercial creative teams.
  • Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout the shoot.
  • Be prepared for an estimated 12-hour production day.

Requirements

  • Young adults who can portray ages 18–22.
  • Open to all ethnicities.
  • Must be able to work as a local hire in Austin, Texas.
  • Comfortable performing as a commercial background extra.
  • Reliable and able to follow on-set direction.

Compensation

  • $300 for an estimated 12-hour day.
  • Non-union.
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Job Type:
Other
Skills:
Acting

Italian or Greek Families and Friends for Commercial

Job Description

A commercial is casting New York-based Italian or Greek families and groups of friends who enjoy gathering for potluck dinners. The production is seeking authentic families and friend groups who can naturally showcase the warmth, food, conversation, and community of a shared meal. This paid commercial casting opportunity is open to talent who can bring genuine chemistry and personality to the campaign.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear with family members or friends in a commercial campaign.
  • Participate in a potluck dinner-style commercial shoot.
  • Interact naturally with other participants on camera.
  • Follow creative direction from the commercial production team.
  • Bring authentic energy, chemistry, and personality to filming.

Requirements

  • Italian or Greek families and groups of friends.
  • Must be local to New York.
  • Comfortable appearing together on camera.
  • Genuine connection and natural chemistry within the group.
  • Comfortable participating in a food and potluck-themed commercial.

Compensation

  • $800 per person.
  • Additional $5,000 usage fee.
Job Type:
Singer
Skills:
Singing

Singers for Car Campaign

Job Description

A car campaign is casting Sydney-based performers for an upcoming commercial production. The team is seeking characterful people in their mid-20s to 60s who are confident singing on camera. Professional singing ability is not required, making this opportunity ideal for both experienced singers and enthusiastic personalities who are happy to try something new.

Job Responsibilities

  • Sing on camera for a professional car advertising campaign.
  • Bring personality, confidence, and energy to the performance.
  • Follow creative direction from the director and production team.
  • Participate in one to two scheduled shoot days.
  • Work professionally with the cast and crew on set.

Requirements

  • Adults in their mid-20s to 60s.
  • Must be Sydney-based.
  • Confident and willing to sing on camera.
  • Professional singing experience is not required.
  • Comfortable taking direction and trying something new.

Compensation

  • AUD $10,000–$11,000 talent fee.
  • Fee varies depending on the number of shoot days.
  • Fees are plus super, less tax.
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Girls Ages 7–9 for Positive Self-Image Campaign

Job Description

A paid campaign is seeking confident UK-based girls with red hair, ages 7–9, for an important project focused on self-confidence, self-esteem, body positivity, body image, and media. This casting opportunity is designed for young participants who can bring a natural and authentic presence to a meaningful production. Parents or guardians are encouraged to apply on behalf of eligible children.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate in filming for a positive self-image campaign.
  • Appear naturally and confidently on camera.
  • Follow age-appropriate direction from the production team.
  • Participate professionally in scheduled filming activities.

Requirements

  • Girls ages 7–9.
  • Must have red hair.
  • Must be based in the UK.
  • Comfortable participating in an on-camera production.
  • No acting or modeling experience required.
  • Parent or guardian involvement required for participation.

Compensation

  • Paid opportunity; specific rate not provided.
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Job Type:
Other
Skills:
Acting

Female Surfers for Soap Bar Campaign

Job Description

A commercial campaign is seeking UK-based women with a passion for surfing for an upcoming soap bar campaign. Selected talent will take part in a well-paid production filming in London or elsewhere in Europe. This casting opportunity is ideal for confident female surfers who are comfortable appearing on camera and bringing authentic surfing experience to a commercial production.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear on camera in a commercial soap bar campaign.
  • Participate in professional filming in London or Europe.
  • Bring authentic surfing experience and confidence to the production.
  • Follow creative and production direction while on set.
  • Work professionally with the production team throughout filming.

Requirements

  • Women ages 20–49.
  • Must be based in the UK.
  • Must have a passion for surfing and relevant surfing experience.
  • Comfortable appearing on camera in a commercial campaign.
  • No professional modeling or acting experience required.

Compensation

  • Paid opportunity; specific rate not provided.
Job Type:
Other
Skills:
Cooking

Job Description

Camerino by SALT is casting a professional male chef, ages 18–40, for an upcoming on-camera production filming in Barcelona or surrounding areas. Casting is seeking an experienced chef with a high level of technical kitchen ability and exceptional knife skills. The selected talent must be able to execute culinary actions quickly, confidently, and precisely on camera, including fast chopping, ingredient handling, flipping ingredients, and other technical cooking movements.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform professional cooking techniques naturally and confidently on camera.
  • Demonstrate excellent knife skills, including fast and precise chopping.
  • Handle and prepare ingredients with professional-level technique.
  • Perform ingredient flips and other technical culinary movements as required.
  • Attend the scheduled fitting, rehearsal, and filming dates.
  • Follow creative and production direction throughout the shoot.
  • Maintain professional kitchen safety and performance standards.

Requirements

  • Male professional chef, ages 18–40.
  • Casting is seeking talent with dark skin.
  • Must have strong professional cooking skills and technical kitchen experience.
  • Excellent knife skills are essential.
  • Must be comfortable performing culinary techniques on camera.
  • Open to talent based throughout Europe.

Compensation

Compensation amount not specified. Travel and accommodation are covered.

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07-10-2025

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