Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Mexican Family Casting Call

Job Description

A production filming in the Fairburn, Georgia area is casting featured background talent to portray members of a Mexican family in small, featured scenes. Casting directors are seeking children, adults, and individuals with an older sedan to help create an authentic family setting. Real siblings are especially encouraged to apply for this paid opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray members of a Mexican family in featured background scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout the shoot.
• Participate in short filming sessions as scheduled.

Requirements

• Boys and girls, ages 9–12, of Mexican or similar appearance.
• Real siblings are encouraged to apply.
• Female, ages 20–50, of Mexican or similar appearance.
• Male, ages 20–50, of Mexican or similar appearance.
• Male with a cowboy hat preferred.
• Male or female who owns a 2015 or older sedan in running condition is encouraged to apply.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity (rate not specified

Job Description

Mollie Maguire Casting is seeking athletes and their families—either blood-related or chosen family—for an upcoming campaign shooting in Los Angeles. The project celebrates the idea that no athlete becomes who they are alone and highlights the authentic relationships and support systems behind athletes. Families can include parents, children, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, mentors and mentees, coaches, teammates, and schoolmates. At least one person within each group must participate in a sport, with the rest of the family showing how they support that athlete in ways unique to their relationship. Casting is open to applicants across the United States, with all ages and backgrounds encouraged to submit.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate with your real or chosen family in an upcoming campaign shoot in Los Angeles.
• Represent an authentic relationship between an athlete and their support system.
• Work collaboratively with the production team during the shoot.
• Be comfortable appearing on camera as part of a family or chosen-family group.

Requirements

• At least one person in the group must be an athlete in a sport.
• Open to both blood-related and chosen families.
• Blood-related families may include parents, children, grandparents, aunts, and uncles.
• Chosen families may include friends, mentors, mentees, coaches, athletes, teammates, and schoolmates.
• Open to all ages and backgrounds.
• Groups should have a genuine, close, and authentic connection.

Compensation

This is a paid opportunity. Travel to Los Angeles will be covered by the client.

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.

Real Families Casting Call for Coca-Cola Commercial

Job Description

A Coca-Cola commercial is casting real Jewish, Italian, and Greek families in the New York and New Jersey tri-state area. The production is seeking authentic family groups who can appear together on camera and bring genuine chemistry, personality, and natural interactions to the commercial. At least three real family members must participate together, making this a great opportunity for families interested in a professional commercial campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a real family in a professional Coca-Cola commercial
• Participate in natural, family-focused commercial scenes
• Bring authentic chemistry and genuine interactions on camera
• Work alongside at least two other real family members
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams
• Attend a required fitting if selected
• Participate in one day of commercial filming

Requirements

• Real Jewish, Italian, or Greek families
• Talent must be legal age 17+
• At least three real family members must participate together
• Must be based in or able to work as a local hire in the New York/New Jersey tri-state area
• Comfortable appearing together on camera
• Natural family chemistry and personality
• Able to attend a required fitting and one filming day

Compensation

• Paid commercial opportunity
• Selected families will receive compensation for participation

Real Families Casting Call for Halloween Theme Park Campaign

Job Description

A major Orlando theme park Halloween event is casting real families of four for an upcoming video and photo campaign. The production is seeking families who genuinely enjoy Halloween, thrill-seeking experiences, themed entertainment, festivals, haunted attractions, concerts, and immersive adventures. Families should have natural chemistry, believable interactions, and energetic personalities. Non-actors are welcome, and the production is looking for authentic family moments rather than scripted performances.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a real family in a professional Halloween-themed video and photo shoot
• Participate in theme park and Halloween entertainment scenes
• Show natural, unscripted family interactions on camera
• React authentically to attractions and immersive experiences
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams
• Participate in approximately 4 PM–3 AM filming
• Maintain continuity and availability throughout the production

Requirements

• Must apply as a complete, real family of four
• Family must consist of two parents and two children
• Children must be ages 16+
• Parents should present approximately ages 16–40s
• All ethnicities, backgrounds, body types, and gender identities are welcome
• Families should enjoy Halloween, thrill-seeking, themed entertainment, festivals, concerts, or similar experiences
• Natural family chemistry and believable interactions
• Actors and non-actors welcome
• Must be comfortable with late-night filming
• Must be available for all required shoot dates
• No acting experience required

Compensation

• $500 plus 20% per day
• Session and usage included
• Principal non-union roles

Real Football Families Casting Call – NY, NJ & PA

Job Description

A national commercial is casting real, athletic families in the New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania Tri-State area who genuinely love playing football together. This real people casting opportunity is ideal for parents and children who regularly toss a football around, play pickup games, or share a strong connection to the sport. Casting is also seeking high school or college football players and their families. Applicants should be authentic families who actually spend time playing football together rather than actors portraying a family.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as a real family in a national commercial.
• Play football together naturally on camera.
• Showcase an authentic family connection and shared passion for football.
• Follow production direction during filming.
• Be comfortable participating in an unscripted, real-people commercial setting.

Requirements

• Must be a real family based in the NY, NJ, or PA Tri-State area.
• Parents and children who play football together are encouraged to apply.
• Children participating with parents should be ages 17 or older.
• High school and college football players and their families are encouraged to apply.
• Family members should genuinely enjoy playing football together.
• Must be comfortable appearing together in a national commercial.

Compensation

• Paid commercial opportunity.

Job Description

Del Valle Casting is seeking families and groups of friends who play flag football for an upcoming paid commercial opportunity in the New York/New Jersey area. Production is looking for people with genuine flag football experience and natural chemistry who can authentically represent the fun, energetic atmosphere of playing the sport together. Families or friend groups interested in appearing in a commercial are encouraged to submit for additional casting details.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a professional commercial production.
• Participate in flag football-related scenes and activities.
• Demonstrate natural chemistry and authentic interactions with family members or friends.
• Follow direction from the casting and production teams.
• Be available for required production dates if selected.

Requirements

• Families and/or groups of friends who play flag football.
• Comfortable participating in football-related activity on camera.
• Include an email address when requesting casting details.

Compensation

Paid commercial opportunity.

Funeral Scene Casting – Italian-Looking Family Members

Job Description

A production filming in Griffin, Georgia is casting additional male and female background actors to portray family members attending a funeral. The production is seeking talent in their 20s–80s with an Italian or similar appearance who can bring an authentic family presence to the scene. Selected performers should have appropriate formal funeral attire available for filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a family member attending a funeral
• Perform naturally as a background actor during funeral scenes
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams
• Maintain appropriate reactions and continuity throughout filming
• Arrive prepared with suitable formal funeral attire

Requirements

• Male and female talent in their 20s–80s
• Italian or similar appearance
• Must be able to work in the Griffin, Georgia area
• Must have appropriate, polished funeral attire
• Comfortable performing as a background family member

Compensation

• Compensation details not disclosed

Job Description

Celtic Casting is seeking a real family of four for a paid feature film opportunity filming in Wicklow, Ireland. The production is specifically looking for a family consisting of two parents and two children, with the children between 18 months and 7 years old. Selected family members will be required to attend a fitting before the scheduled shoot on September 9.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear together as a real family in a feature film
• Participate in filming in Wicklow
• Attend a required fitting before the shoot date
• Follow direction from the production and casting teams
• Maintain availability for the scheduled production requirements

Requirements

• Must apply as a real family
• Family must include two parents and two children
• Children must be between 18 months and 7 years old
• Must attend a fitting before filming
• All participating family members must meet applicable right-to-work requirements
• Must have a valid PPSN and right to work in Ireland

Compensation

Paid casting at supporting artist rate.

Multigenerational Family for Tourism Photo and Video Shoot

Job Description

A tourism project is seeking non-union talent to portray a multigenerational family in Williamsburg, Virginia. The production will capture non-speaking photos and B-roll at accessible attractions, including an archaeology center and art museums. Casting is open to mixed-race and open-ethnicity families, including parents, children, grandparents, and other relatives. The production is also interested in including a younger wheelchair user to highlight accessible tourism experiences.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray members of a multigenerational family for tourism content
• Participate in professional photography and B-roll filming
• Visit designated tourism attractions during the production
• Follow direction from the creative and production teams
• Perform naturally in non-speaking lifestyle scenes
• Participate in a full-day shoot

Requirements

• Non-union talent
• Mixed-race and open-ethnicity families encouraged
• Parents approximately ages 30–40
• Two to three children approximately ages 7–16
• Grandparents or additional relatives, such as an aunt or uncle
• Couples and family groups may be considered
• Younger wheelchair users are encouraged to be considered for accessible tourism scenes
• Must be able to work in Williamsburg, Virginia

Compensation

• $1,400 for an extended family consisting of parents, 2–3 children, and 2 additional family members
• $800 for a family consisting of parents and 2–3 children
• $600 for a couple
• Rates are for a full-day booking and usage, less applicable fees