Role for short film

$1,000 Dick’s Sporting Goods Commercial Casting Call

An Orlando sports casting call is seeking real athletes and youth sports teams for an upcoming Dick’s Sporting Goods commercial photo and video production in the Orlando, Florida area. The shoot runs December 6 through December 12, 2026, and the production is casting across sports including flag football, baseball, and soccer. Teams selected for the production receive a $1,000 donation, making this a rewarding opportunity for local youth teams as well as individual athletes. The application deadline is Saturday, October 24 at 9:00 PM ET, so teams and athletes should apply promptly.

Responsibilities:

• Appear as real athletes in a Dick’s Sporting Goods commercial photo and video production
• Shoot in the Orlando, Florida area between December 6 and December 12, 2026
• Play your sport on camera as directed
• Youth teams participate together as a team
• Follow direction from the production team throughout the shoot

Requirements:

• Real athletes and youth sports teams
• Sports include flag football, baseball, and soccer
• Must be able to work in the Orlando, Florida area
• Must be available during December 6 to 12, 2026
• Applications close Saturday, October 24 at 9:00 PM ET

Compensation:

• Teams selected receive a $1,000 donation

Vertical Drama Series Open Casting Call

A vertical drama series is casting lead and supporting lead roles in London, and is looking for actors experienced in vertical dramas as well as those interested and available to work in the fast-growing format. All roles are paid. Fittings and rehearsals take place on November 2 and 3 in London, and shoot dates run between November 10 and November 18, 2026, in London and within and around the M25. Self-tape requests will be sent to anyone selected from submissions. Actors who are represented by an agent should have their agent submit via Spotlight.

Responsibilities:

• Play a lead or supporting lead role in a vertical drama series
• Attend fittings and rehearsals in London on November 2 and 3
• Film between November 10 and November 18, 2026 in London and around the M25
• Record a self-tape if selected from submissions
• Bring experience of, or strong interest in, vertical drama formats

Requirements:

• Actors experienced in vertical dramas, or interested and available
• Lead and supporting lead roles are being cast
• Must be available for the November 2-3 fittings and rehearsals in London
• Must be available for shoot dates between November 10 and 18, 2026
• Represented actors should be submitted by their agent via Spotlight

Compensation:

• Compensation details were not provided; all roles are paid.

$822/Day Tech Commercial Casting Call for Skateboarders

A large software, tech and AI brand campaign filming in New York is casting skateboarders with great skateboarding skills. The shoot runs November 9 to 13, 2026, with each performer working one day (exact days to be confirmed) under the 2025 SAG Commercials Contract, directed by photographer Miles Jay for production company Smuggler, with casting by Casting Double. The breakdown is built around interesting, unique people, and groups of skater friends are especially welcome to submit together. Skaters for this role must be based in New York City or New York.

Responsibilities:

• Skateboard on camera in a major tech brand campaign
• Showcase great skateboarding skills as the creative requires
• Work one shoot day between November 9 and 13, 2026 in New York (exact day to be confirmed)
• Attend a fitting if scheduled (fitting date to be determined)
• Follow direction from the photographer and production team on set
• Bring your own unique style and personality to the shoot

Requirements:

• Female or male, ages 18 to 25
• All ethnicities are encouraged to apply
• Must have great skateboarding skills
• Must be based in New York City or New York
• Groups of skater friends are welcome
• Must confirm availability for the November 9 to 13, 2026 shoot window
• SAG status will be indicated when applying

Compensation:

• Session fee: $822 per day (8 hours) at SAG scale
• Plus residuals and applicable fees under the 2025 SAG Commercials Contract

$822/Day Tech Commercial Casting Call for Football Coach & Sports Referee

A large software, tech and AI brand campaign filming in New York is casting a football coach and sports referee — a man ages 40 to 60 who is an experienced coach, referee, or both. The shoot runs November 9 to 13, 2026, with the performer working one day (exact days to be confirmed) under the 2025 SAG Commercials Contract, directed by photographer Miles Jay for production company Smuggler, with casting by Casting Double. The campaign’s breakdown favors interesting, unique people and real characters, and this role specifically needs the authority and authenticity that only real coaching or officiating experience brings.

Responsibilities:

• Portray a football coach or sports referee on camera in a major tech brand campaign
• Bring real coaching or officiating presence and authority to the role
• Work one shoot day between November 9 and 13, 2026 in New York (exact day to be confirmed)
• Attend a fitting if scheduled (fitting date to be determined)
• Follow direction from the photographer and production team on set

Requirements:

• Male, ages 40 to 60
• All ethnicities are encouraged to apply
• Must be an experienced football coach and/or sports referee
• Interesting, characterful faces are a strong fit for this campaign
• Must confirm availability for the November 9 to 13, 2026 shoot window
• SAG status will be indicated when applying

Compensation:

• Session fee: $822 per day (8 hours) at SAG scale
• Plus residuals and applicable fees under the 2025 SAG Commercials Contract

$822/Day Tech Commercial Casting Call for Fishermen

A large software, tech and AI brand campaign filming in New York is casting fishermen — men ages 50 to 70 who are experienced or hobbyist fishermen. The shoot runs November 9 to 13, 2026, with each performer working one day (exact days to be confirmed) under the 2025 SAG Commercials Contract, directed by photographer Miles Jay for production company Smuggler, with casting by Casting Double. The campaign is built around interesting, unique people and real characters, so genuine fishing experience and an authentic look are exactly what this role needs — be yourself.

Responsibilities:

• Appear on camera as a fisherman in a major tech brand campaign
• Bring genuine, experienced fisherman presence and know-how to the role
• Work one shoot day between November 9 and 13, 2026 in New York (exact day to be confirmed)
• Attend a fitting if scheduled (fitting date to be determined)
• Follow direction from the photographer and production team on set

Requirements:

• Male, ages 50 to 70
• All ethnicities are encouraged to apply
• Must be an experienced or hobbyist fisherman
• Interesting, characterful faces are a strong fit for this campaign
• Must confirm availability for the November 9 to 13, 2026 shoot window
• SAG status will be indicated when applying

Compensation:

• Session fee: $822 per day (8 hours) at SAG scale
• Plus residuals and applicable fees under the 2025 SAG Commercials Contract

$822/Day Tech Commercial Casting Call for Ski-Touring Performer

A large software, tech and AI brand campaign filming in New York is casting a ski-touring performer who can ski-tour confidently in cross-country style. The shoot runs November 9 to 13, 2026, with the performer working one day (exact days to be confirmed) under the 2025 SAG Commercials Contract, directed by photographer Miles Jay for production company Smuggler, with casting by Casting Double. The campaign’s character breakdown is built around interesting, unique people with diverse, intriguing faces, and this role calls for genuine ski-touring ability rather than an actor’s approximation of it.

Responsibilities:

• Perform as a ski-touring athlete on camera in a major tech brand campaign
• Ski-tour confidently, cross-country style, as the creative requires
• Work one shoot day between November 9 and 13, 2026 in New York (exact day to be confirmed)
• Attend a fitting if scheduled (fitting date to be determined)
• Follow direction from the photographer and production team on set
• Bring your own unique look and character to the performance

Requirements:

• Female or male, ages 25 to 45
• All ethnicities are encouraged to apply
• Must be able to ski-tour confidently (cross-country)
• Must confirm availability for the November 9 to 13, 2026 shoot window
• SAG status will be indicated when applying

Compensation:

• Session fee: $822 per day (8 hours) at SAG scale
• Plus residuals and applicable fees under the 2025 SAG Commercials Contract

$822/Day Tech Commercial Casting Call for Curling Performer / Athlete

A large software, tech and AI brand campaign filming in New York is casting a curling performer or athlete who can curl and ice skate. The production is looking to cast two to three people to be part of the team, and group submissions are encouraged, so curling teammates can apply together. The shoot runs November 9 to 13, 2026, with each performer working one day (exact days to be confirmed) under the 2025 SAG Commercials Contract, directed by photographer Miles Jay for production company Smuggler, with casting by Casting Double. The wider campaign is built around interesting, unique people and intriguing faces.

Responsibilities:

• Perform as a curling athlete on camera in a major tech brand campaign
• Demonstrate real curling and ice skating ability on the ice
• Work as part of a cast team of two to three curlers
• Work one shoot day between November 9 and 13, 2026 in New York (exact day to be confirmed)
• Attend a fitting if scheduled (fitting date to be determined)
• Follow direction from the photographer and production team on set

Requirements:

• Female or male, ages 20 to 35
• All ethnicities are encouraged to apply
• Must genuinely be able to curl and ice skate
• Group submissions are encouraged
• Must confirm availability for the November 9 to 13, 2026 shoot window
• SAG status will be indicated when applying

Compensation:

• Session fee: $822 per day (8 hours) at SAG scale
• Plus residuals and applicable fees under the 2025 SAG Commercials Contract

$822/Day Tech Commercial Casting Call for Young Men & Women 18-30

A large software, tech and AI brand campaign filming in New York is casting young men and women, ages 18 to 30, as part of a character breakdown built around interesting, unique people with diverse, intriguing faces. The shoot runs November 9 to 13, 2026, with each performer working one day (exact days to be confirmed) under the 2025 SAG Commercials Contract, directed by photographer Miles Jay for production company Smuggler, with casting by Casting Double. The creative direction is simple: be yourself. Talent for this role must be based in New York City or New York.

Responsibilities:

• Appear on camera in a large software, tech and AI brand campaign
• Work one shoot day between November 9 and 13, 2026 in New York (exact day to be confirmed)
• Bring your own interesting, unique look and personality to the spot
• Attend a fitting if scheduled (fitting date to be determined)
• Follow direction from the photographer and production team on set

Requirements:

• Female or male, ages 18 to 30
• All ethnicities are encouraged to apply
• Interesting, unique people with diverse, intriguing faces and characters
• Must be based in New York City or New York
• Must confirm availability for the November 9 to 13, 2026 shoot window
• SAG status will be indicated when applying

Compensation:

• Session fee: $822 per day (8 hours) at SAG scale
• Plus residuals and applicable fees under the 2025 SAG Commercials Contract

“Fatal Attraction” Casting Call for Gator

Fatal Attraction, episode 1845, a true crime recreation series for the TVOne Network, is casting the role of Gator for filming in Knoxville, Tennessee from October 27 through October 29. Gator is a Black or mixed race male who should resemble the reference photo and must be comfortable with scripted violence and murder content. The role will likely be needed for two days of filming. There is no audio recorded for this series, so the performance is entirely physical and visual, recreating real events for the true crime format. Talent should note any upper body tattoos when submitting.

Responsibilities:

• Play Gator in Fatal Attraction, episode 1845
• Film in Knoxville, Tennessee from October 27 through October 29
• Be available for likely two days of filming
• Perform scripted violence and murder content as the role requires
• Deliver a physical, visual performance, as no audio is recorded for the series

Requirements:

• Black or mixed race male
• Must resemble the reference photo in the casting
• Must be comfortable with scripted violence and murder content
• Must be able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee from October 27 to 29
• Upper body tattoos should be noted when submitting

Compensation:

• $250 per day worked

“I’d Kill To Be You” Casting Call for Family Friend

I’d Kill To Be You, episode 212, a non-union true crime recreation series with no scripted audio, is casting a family friend role for filming in the Knoxville, Tennessee area on October 27 and 28, 2026. The role is a Black female in her 30s to 60s, needed for one scene at the wake of the victim’s son, likely on Tuesday around 2:30 PM; call times are preliminary and subject to change. True crime recreation work is a distinctive acting opportunity, recreating real events for the series without scripted dialogue. Talent local to the Knoxville area is encouraged to submit for this one-scene role.

Responsibilities:

• Portray the family friend in a wake scene in I’d Kill To Be You, episode 212
• Film in the Knoxville, Tennessee area on October 27 to 28, 2026
• Perform in a true crime recreation with no scripted audio
• Be available around 2:30 PM on the scheduled day, as call times are preliminary
• Follow direction from the production team during the scene

Requirements:

• Black female, in her 30s to 60s
• Non-union production
• Needed for one scene at the wake of the victim’s son
• Must be able to work in the Knoxville, Tennessee area
• Call times are preliminary and subject to change

Compensation:

• $75 per day

“The Rescue” Casting Call for 2-Year-Old Girl

The Rescue, set for release on January 29, 2027, is casting a Caucasian 2-year-old girl to be featured during three days of additional photography in Fairburn, Georgia. The child will work only one of the three days, November 3, 4, or 5, with the final schedule still to be determined. Twins and triplets are encouraged to apply, as are children with experience on set. This is a featured opportunity for a very young performer to appear in a feature film, with the role appearing in a flashback, per the submission subject line.

Responsibilities:

• Appear as a featured 2-year-old girl in The Rescue
• Work one of the three additional photography days: November 3, 4, or 5
• Film in Fairburn, Georgia
• Take simple, age-appropriate direction with a parent or guardian’s support
• Remain comfortable on set throughout the shoot day

Requirements:

• Caucasian girl, 2 years old
• Twins and triplets are encouraged to apply
• Experience on set is encouraged
• Must be available for one of November 3, 4, or 5; the final schedule is to be determined
• Must be able to work in Fairburn, Georgia

Compensation:

• $182 for 6 hours
• Plus a $15 gas bump

$1,750 Major Athletic Brand Commercial Casting Call for Stand-In

A major athletic brand commercial is casting a stand-in for a one-day shoot in Philadelphia on October 29, and submissions are being accepted as soon as possible. The production is seeking an African American male, ages 18 to 45, standing 6 feet 3 inches or taller and weighing approximately 220 lbs, to match the principal performer. This is a non-union booking with a strong total rate for a single day of work, and it is an excellent opportunity for a tall performer who fits the physical specifications exactly. Stand-ins are essential to the camera and lighting process, so reliability and precision on set are key.

Responsibilities:

• Stand in for the principal performer during lighting and camera setups
• Work the one-day shoot on October 29 in Philadelphia
• Hold positions and marks so the crew can prepare each shot
• Follow direction from the camera, lighting, and production teams
• Remain available and professional throughout the shoot day

Requirements:

• African American male, ages 18 to 45
• Height of 6 feet 3 inches or taller
• Build and weight of approximately 220 lbs
• Non-union role
• Must be available on October 29 in Philadelphia

Compensation:

• Total rate: $1,750 for the shoot day
• Rate is less a 20% agency fee