UWICK Commercial Casting Call for Stand-Ins

Job Description

A paid non-union commercial shooting in Sussex County, New Jersey, is casting a male actor to portray a Victorian Gentleman. The comedic commercial revolves around a portable toilet and requires a performer who can bring a dignified, aristocratic character to life while leaning into the project’s physical humor. The Victorian Gentleman should appear sophisticated and proper while also being slightly above it all.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a dignified and aristocratic Victorian Gentleman.
• Perform physical comedy using expressive movement and reactions.
• Communicate the character’s personality without dialogue.
• Maintain the appropriate character presence throughout filming.

Requirements

• Male actor.
• Ages 35–55.
• Dignified and aristocratic character presence.
• Strong physical and expressive performance ability.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in New Jersey.
• Talent from Sussex, Morris, Warren, Passaic, Bergen, Essex, and surrounding North Jersey areas is encouraged.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.
• Non-union.
• One-day shoot.

Job Description

A paid non-union commercial filming in Sussex County, New Jersey, is seeking a female actor to portray a Princess in a comedic advertisement centered around a portable toilet. The role calls for a performer who can bring a refined, poised, and elegant presence to the character while embracing the humor of the commercial’s unusual premise. This is a non-speaking role where physical comedy and facial expressions will carry the performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a refined and elegant Princess in a comedic commercial.
• Use facial expressions and physical performance to communicate humor.
• Maintain the character’s poised personality throughout filming.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.

Requirements

• Female actor.
• Ages 25–40.
• Strong physical comedy and facial-expression skills.
• Must be comfortable performing a non-speaking role.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in New Jersey.
• Talent from Sussex, Morris, Warren, Passaic, Bergen, Essex, and surrounding North Jersey areas is encouraged.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.
• Non-union.
• One-day shoot.

Job Description

A paid non-union commercial filming in Sussex County, New Jersey, is casting a male actor for a comedic dual-character role. The commercial centers around a portable toilet and is seeking an expressive performer who can portray both a caveman and a clean-cut modern man. This is a non-speaking role driven by physical comedy, facial expressions, and visual performance. The selected actor should be comfortable shifting between two contrasting character types and delivering humor without relying on dialogue.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray both a caveman and a clean-cut modern man.
• Perform physical comedy and expressive visual reactions.
• Differentiate the two characters through movement and performance.
• Take direction from the commercial’s production team.
• Perform effectively without spoken dialogue.

Requirements

• Male actor.
• Ages 30–45.
• Strong physical comedy skills.
• Expressive on camera.
• Must be able to portray both a caveman and a clean-cut modern man.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in New Jersey.
• Talent from Sussex, Morris, Warren, Passaic, Bergen, Essex, and surrounding North Jersey areas is encouraged.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.
• Non-union.
• One-day shoot.

Job Description

A potential multi-day lifestyle commercial for a resort is seeking male and female actors to portray a married couple. The production will feature the couple experiencing the resort, its surroundings, and a variety of outdoor recreational activities. Selected talent will portray a natural, believable couple enjoying an active resort getaway. The production may involve horseback riding, boating, biking, and scenes around bodies of water, so performers who are comfortable participating in these activities are preferred.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a married couple in a resort lifestyle commercial.
• Create natural and believable chemistry between the two featured performers.
• Perform comfortably in lifestyle, leisure, and outdoor scenes.
• Participate in potential horseback riding, boating, and biking sequences.
• Work comfortably in scenes filmed around bodies of water.

Requirements

• Male and female actors.
• Must be able to portray ages 25–35.
• Comfortable working in outdoor and resort environments.
• Comfort with horseback riding, boating, biking, and being around water is preferred.

Compensation

• Paid commercial opportunity.
• Potential multi-day shoot.

Job Description

A potential multi-day resort lifestyle commercial is seeking a Production Assistant to support filming near Mendocino and an additional shoot near Highlands. The project will involve lifestyle content filmed across resort and outdoor environments, with production potentially moving between different locations and recreational setups. The team is looking for a dependable crew member who can assist with day-to-day production needs and help maintain an organized workflow on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the production team with general on-set needs.
• Support crew operations and production logistics as directed.
• Help maintain an organized and efficient working environment.
• Assist across different locations and setups throughout production.
• Follow instructions from production leadership and respond to changing on-set needs.

Requirements

• Relevant production or on-set experience preferred.
• Must provide current availability.
• Must be able to work on location for the commercial production.

Compensation

• Paid crew opportunity.
• Potential multi-day production.

Job Description

A resort lifestyle commercial currently in development is seeking an experienced Gaffer for potential multi-day production near Mendocino and an additional shoot near Highlands. The campaign will feature lifestyle-focused imagery across resort and outdoor locations, potentially including horseback riding, boating, biking, and waterside environments. The production is gathering rates and availability from experienced lighting professionals who can support a commercial crew across changing locations and conditions.

Job Responsibilities

• Support and execute the lighting requirements for the commercial production.
• Work with the production team to achieve the intended visual approach.
• Manage lighting setups across indoor and outdoor locations as required.
• Adapt lighting operations to changing locations and shooting conditions.
• Maintain professional and efficient lighting workflows throughout production.

Requirements

• Professional experience working as a Gaffer.
• Must provide current availability.
• Must be available to work on location as required.

Compensation

• Paid crew opportunity.
• Potential multi-day production.

Job Description

A potential multi-day resort lifestyle commercial is seeking experienced production sound crew for filming near Mendocino and an additional shoot near Highlands. The project will involve commercial lifestyle content across outdoor resort environments and may include active recreational sequences. Production is currently requesting availability, full day rates, portfolios, and equipment lists from qualified sound professionals.

Job Responsibilities

• Handle production sound requirements during the commercial shoot.
• Capture clean and consistent location audio as required.
• Prepare and manage necessary professional sound equipment.
• Work effectively across outdoor and potentially activity-based filming environments.
• Coordinate with the director, camera department, and other crew members.

Requirements

• Professional production sound experience.
• Must provide current availability.
• Must be able to work on location for the production.

Compensation

• Paid crew opportunity.
• Potential multi-day production.

Job Description

A commercial production currently being developed for a resort lifestyle campaign is seeking an experienced 1st Assistant Camera for potential multi-day filming near Mendocino, with an additional shoot planned near Highlands. The project will feature lifestyle content in outdoor and resort environments, including possible recreational and waterside sequences. The production is collecting availability, full day rates, portfolios, and equipment information from qualified camera crew.

Job Responsibilities

• Support professional camera operations throughout the commercial shoot.
• Assist with camera preparation and on-set camera workflow.
• Maintain focus and support consistent technical execution during filming.
• Work effectively during outdoor, lifestyle, and activity-based sequences.
• Coordinate professionally with the camera department and wider production crew.

Requirements

• Professional experience working as a 1st Assistant Camera.
• Must provide current availability.
• Ability to work on location near the planned production areas.

Compensation

• Paid crew opportunity.
• Potential multi-day production.

Job Description

A lifestyle commercial shooting in New York City is casting real men and “dad types” with authentic professions and everyday lifestyles. This casting is specifically seeking real people rather than professional actors or models, with selected talent being featured naturally in environments connected to their lives, careers, and routines. The production may follow selected dads through activities such as walking around the city, cooking at home, coaching, running a business, or working on the job.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as yourself in a lifestyle commercial filmed in New York City.
• Participate in natural, real-life scenes connected to your profession or daily routine.
• Follow production direction while maintaining an authentic on-camera presence.
• Be comfortable being filmed at work, at home, or in lifestyle environments as required.
• Self-report to the production location in NYC.

Requirements

• Male talent ages 30–55.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Seeking real people, not professional actors or models.
• Dads and “dad types” are encouraged to submit.
• Real professions may include coaches, accountants, electricians, lawyers, real estate agents, construction workers, medical professionals, delivery drivers, firefighters, paramedics/EMTs, police officers, guards, mail carriers, barbers, restaurant professionals, insurance agents, and others.

Compensation

• $1,000 for a half-day shoot.
• 20% agency fee (AF).

Real Families for Outdoor Photo and Video Shoot

Job Description

An upcoming promotional photo and video shoot in Flowery Branch, Georgia, is seeking natural, authentic-looking real families for a faith-based nonprofit organization that supports children and families. The production is looking for families who can portray genuine happiness, hope, connection, and authenticity during an outdoor lifestyle shoot. Families of all ethnicities and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as a real family in an outdoor promotional photo and video shoot
• Pose for natural family portraits and lifestyle images
• Interact naturally with family members on camera
• Portray genuine happiness, connection, hope, and authenticity
• Follow creative direction from the photography and production teams
• Maintain a professional and cooperative attitude throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Real families of all ethnicities and backgrounds
• One family with two middle or high school-aged boys
• One family with two middle or high school-aged girls
• All participating family members must be comfortable appearing in promotional photo and video content
• Must be available to work in Flowery Branch, Georgia
• Must be comfortable participating in content for a faith-based organization
• Natural and authentic family dynamics encouraged

Compensation

• $200 for 8 hours per person

Major Food Chain Commercial Casting Call – On-Camera Background Talent

Job Description

A major food chain commercial is seeking non-union on-camera background talent for an upcoming production filming in Aurora, Illinois, or Montgomery, Illinois. Casting is open to all ethnicities and genders, with opportunities available for children ages 6 and older as well as adults of all ages. Talent must have previous on-camera experience and be comfortable working in a professional commercial environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as on-camera background talent in a commercial
• Bring a natural and authentic presence to the production
• Follow creative direction and on-set instructions
• Maintain continuity throughout filming
• Work professionally with cast, crew, and other background performers
• Remain available for the required production hours

Requirements

• Open to all ethnicities and genders
• Children must be at least 6 years old
• Adults of all ages may apply
• Previous on-camera experience required
• Non-union talent
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Aurora or Montgomery, Illinois
• Reliable and able to follow production direction

Compensation

• $250 session guarantee and buyout for up to 10 hours
• $45.46 per hour overtime after 10 hours
• Minors will work shorter hours

Job Description

A commercial and branded content shoot is casting a real mother and her young child for an upcoming production in and around Laramie, Wyoming. The production is seeking a mother in her late 20s to mid-30s with her own child around two years old to appear together on camera. This is a non-speaking, visual role, so there are no lines to memorize. The production will work around the child’s naps, feeding schedule, and comfort throughout the shoot, with the parent remaining with the child at all times.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear together as a real mother and child in a commercial/branded shoot.
• Perform naturally in non-speaking, visual scenes.
• Interact comfortably together on camera.
• Follow direction from the production team while keeping the child’s comfort a priority.

Requirements

• Mother in her late 20s to mid-30s.
• Must apply with her own child around two years old.
• Mother and child must be comfortable appearing on camera together.
• No speaking or memorized dialogue required.
• Must be able to work in or around Laramie, Wyoming.

Compensation

• $1,000 for the mother-and-child pair.
• Perpetual usage/buyout.
• Travel and an overnight stay may be available for non-local talent.