Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Job Description

An upcoming Under Armour commercial is casting real football players in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area. This paid commercial is seeking male athletes with prior football experience to appear in a national advertising campaign. Players from any position are encouraged to apply, with a particular interest in defensive players.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a featured football player in a commercial production.
• Participate in a scheduled costume fitting.
• Follow creative direction during filming.
• Attend a self-tape audition if selected.

Requirements

• Male football players, ages 18–30.
• Prior football experience required.
• Defensive players and athletes from any position are welcome.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Twin Cities area.
• Submit:
  • Name
  • Phone number and email
  • Current location
  • Recent photo
  • Summary of football experience and positions played

Compensation

• $800 for a 12-hour filming day.
• $200 for the costume fitting.
• Two-year commercial usage buyout included.

Horse Rider Casting for Paid Social Media Commercial

Job Description

A paid social media commercial is casting non-union horse riders for an upcoming production in Atlanta, Georgia. Casting directors are seeking Black women and men who are confident horseback riders for featured roles. Applicants who own their own horse are encouraged to mention it during the submission process.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a horseback rider in a social media commercial.
• Ride a horse confidently during filming.
• Follow direction from the production team on set.
• Participate in a virtual callback if selected.

Requirements

• Non-union talent only.
• Black women and men, ages 20–35.
• Must be able to ride a horse.
• Applicants with their own horse are encouraged to indicate this in their submission.
• Available for a virtual callback and one or more filming days in Atlanta, Georgia.

Compensation

• Paid commercial opportunity.
• Featured role in a social media advertising campaign.

Lifestyle Commercial Casting Call for Adults and Kids

Job Description

A lifestyle commercial filming in Mexico is now casting adults and children for a mobile phone campaign. Casting directors are seeking attractive, friendly, and fit talent, including real Hispanic families, for a three-day shoot. This opportunity is open to foreign nationals with a valid FM3 work permit.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a lifestyle commercial for a mobile phone brand.
• Perform naturally on camera while following production direction.
• Be available for up to three filming days during the scheduled production window.
• Work collaboratively with the cast and crew throughout the shoot.

Requirements

• Foreign applicants must have a valid FM3 work permit.
• Seeking the following talent:
  • Women, age 60+
  • Men and women, ages 38–45
  • Boys and girls, ages 6–8
  • Teens, ages 12–18
• Attractive, friendly, and fit appearance.
• Real Hispanic families are encouraged to apply.
• Must be free of conflicting mobile phone endorsements.

Compensation

• Daily rate: $572 USD
• Buyout: $5,700 USD
• Buyout is subject to the final edit, and not all selected talent may appear in the finished commercial.

Hunting Dog for Commercial Shoot

Job Description

A commercial production is casting a hunting dog for an upcoming paid shoot in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Casting directors are looking for a dog similar to the one pictured or another hunting breed that is comfortable working on set. This is a great opportunity for owners of well-trained hunting dogs to have their pet featured in a commercial campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a commercial photoshoot or filming session.
• Follow direction from the animal handler and production team.
• Remain calm and comfortable on set during the scheduled shoot.
• Be available for the full production schedule.

Requirements

• Hunting dog or a similar hunting breed.
• Must be comfortable working on set.
• Owner must be able to work in Cape Elizabeth, Maine.
• Dog should be well-behaved and able to follow basic commands.

Compensation

• Paid commercial opportunity.
• Approximately 4-hour shoot.
• Opportunity for a hunting dog to appear in a commercial campaign.

Basketball Players for Shoe Brand Commercial

Job Description

A shoe brand commercial is casting female background actors with basketball experience for an upcoming production in Downtown Dallas, Texas. Casting directors are seeking athletic women who can authentically portray basketball players in a non-union commercial. This is a paid opportunity for performers with real basketball experience who are ready to bring energy and authenticity to the screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a background basketball player in a commercial.
• Demonstrate basketball skills naturally during filming.
• Follow direction from the production team on set.
• Be available for the scheduled shoot date.

Requirements

• Female talent, ages 18–30.
• Black/African American, Hispanic/Latina, Asian, or mixed ethnicity.
• Must have basketball experience.
• Must be able to work in Downtown Dallas, Texas.
• Non-union talent only.

Compensation

• $200 for a 10-hour workday.
• Paid background role in a shoe brand commercial.
• Professional on-set commercial experience.

Hair Care Print Shoot Models

Job Description

A paid hair care print campaign is casting African American men and women for an upcoming photoshoot in Miami, Florida. Casting directors are seeking talent ages 18–30 with all hair types and styles encouraged to apply, including natural hair. This is a great opportunity to appear in a professional print campaign for a hair care brand.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a professional hair care print photoshoot.
• Showcase your natural look and hairstyle on camera.
• Follow direction from the photographer and creative team.
• Be available for the scheduled shoot date.

Requirements

• African American men and women.
• Ages 18–30.
• Natural hair is welcome.
• All looks are encouraged.
• Must be able to work in Miami, Florida.
• Must be available for the scheduled shoot date.

Compensation

• $2,000 rate.
• 20% agency fee applies.
• Paid print campaign opportunity.
• Professional photoshoot experience.

Male Actors and Models for Gulf Coast Commercial

Job Description

A paid commercial is seeking male actors and models for an upcoming Gulf Coast campaign. Casting directors are looking for active, outdoorsy men who can authentically portray a lifestyle centered around activities like kayaking, golfing, and fishing. This is an excellent opportunity for talent based in the Southeast who are available to work as local hires.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a commercial promoting a Gulf Coast lifestyle.
• Participate in outdoor activities during filming.
• Follow direction from the production team on set.
• Represent an active and approachable lifestyle on camera.

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 30–50.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must live in the Southeast and be able to work as a local hire on the Gulf Coast.
• Must be comfortable participating in outdoor activities such as kayaking, golfing, and fishing.
• Open to both actors and models.

Compensation

• $1,200 paid commercial opportunity.
• Professional on-camera experience.
• Opportunity to appear in a Gulf Coast commercial campaign.

Dancers for Commercial in Mexico

Job Description

A commercial production is casting dancers of all ages for an upcoming shoot in Mexico. Casting directors are seeking both adults and children with strong dance skills and energetic performances for a paid commercial campaign. This is an excellent opportunity for talented dancers to showcase their abilities in a professional production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform choreographed dance routines for a commercial.
• Follow direction from the choreographer and production team.
• Bring energy and confidence to the performance.
• Be available for the scheduled production at the end of July.

Requirements

• Open to dancers of all ages.
• Seeking both adults and children.
• Must be able to work in Mexico.
• Strong dance ability and stage presence are preferred.
• Must be available for filming at the end of July.

Compensation

• Paid commercial opportunity.
• Professional on-camera experience.
• Opportunity to perform in a national commercial campaign.

Luxury Residential Living Commercial

Job Description

A luxury residential living campaign is now casting principal and background talent for an upcoming commercial production in Tucson, Arizona. Casting directors are seeking men and women of all ethnicities to portray residents in a premium lifestyle campaign. This non-union opportunity features a complete buyout and offers paid roles for both principal and background performers.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a principal or background actor in a luxury residential living commercial.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Portray authentic lifestyle moments on camera.
• Be available for all assigned filming dates.

Requirements

• Male and female talent.
• Ages 18–75 for background roles.
• Ages 35–65 for principal roles.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Tucson, Arizona.
• Must be available between July 7 and July 9.
• Non-union talent only.

Compensation

• Principal roles: $300.
• Background roles: $200.
• Complete buyout.
• Paid commercial opportunity.