Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Swim Week Model Casting Call

Job Description
A major Swim Week event in Fort Lauderdale is now casting models for an exciting runway and fashion showcase. This opportunity is open to aspiring and experienced models looking to gain exposure during one of Florida’s premier swimwear fashion events. Selected talent will have the chance to walk the runway, network with fashion industry professionals, and participate in high-profile Swim Week activities.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in Swim Week runway presentations and fashion events
• Model swimwear and fashion apparel during live showcases
• Work closely with designers, photographers, and event staff
• Attend scheduled casting and fitting sessions
• Maintain professionalism throughout the event experience

Requirements

• Open to aspiring and experienced models
• Be ages 16 and older
• Be available for show dates on June 11 and June 13
• Bring a comp card or recent photos to casting
• Wear or bring swimwear and heels for the audition

Casting Details

• Event: FLL Swim Week Model Casting
• Date: May 17, 2026
• Time: 12 PM – 3 PM
• Location: Las Olas Oceanside Park, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Compensation

• Opportunity to participate in a major Swim Week event
• Exposure to fashion industry professionals and brands
• Networking opportunities within the modeling industry
• Professional runway and fashion event experience

Open Casting Call for Feature Film Roles

Job Description
A feature film is holding an open casting call and is looking for talent across multiple age ranges for upcoming roles. This is a great opportunity for actors who want to be considered in person, share their experience, and connect with a production team casting a family-focused holiday film.

Job Responsibilities

• Attend an in-person open casting call for role consideration

• Present yourself professionally and be prepared for brief casting direction

• Provide a headshot and resume for review

• Communicate availability and acting experience if asked

Requirements

• Men in their 30s and 60s–70s

• Women in their 20s and 50s

• Acting experience preferred

• Must be able to attend an in-person casting call in Branson, Missouri

• Must have a headshot and resume available to bring

Compensation

• Paid roles may be available (details provided if selected)

Job Description
A rush casting call is seeking real family pairs for a quick and simple self-filmed social media shoot. This project involves creating short-form content from home, capturing authentic interactions between family members. Selected participants will film a single concept shot in multiple variations, with full creative brief provided upon booking.

Job Responsibilities

• Film a short self-tape from home following provided instructions
• Capture one concept shot in multiple variations
• Use Snapchat or similar app for filming if required
• Follow creative direction outlined in the brief
• Submit completed content within the given timeframe

Requirements

• Real family pairs only:
  • 18+ male and his real grandmother
  • Real 18+ brother and sister
• Must be comfortable filming content at home
• At least one participant must have Snapchat and be comfortable filming in-app
• Ability to follow simple filming instructions
• Reliable and able to complete the task promptly

Compensation

• $200 flat rate per pair ($100 per person)
• Approximate time commitment: 30 minutes

New York Casting Call for Family Member Background Actors

Job Description
Waldron Casting is seeking non-union men and women to portray family members in a graduation scene for the television series Dexter: Resurrection. Filming will take place in Manhattan, New York, featuring an academy graduation setting with emotional and celebratory moments.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray family members attending a graduation ceremony
• Follow direction from the production team
• Participate in exterior filming scenes
• Maintain professionalism and continuity during takes

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 18–90
• Open to all ethnicities
• Must be non-union
• Comfortable working outdoors in Manhattan
• Must be available for filming

Compensation

• $187 for up to 10 hours
• Overtime paid after 10 hours

Latino Family Casting Call for Health Insurance Campaign

Job Description
A health insurance campaign is seeking a Latino family for a photo and video shoot. Casting is looking for authentic families with one or two children to portray real-life moments in a warm, relatable setting. This project welcomes diverse looks and natural personalities.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in photo and video campaign content
• Interact naturally as a family unit on camera
• Follow direction from the production team
• Participate in a one-day shoot within the production window

Requirements

• Latino couple with one or two children
• Children ages 3–8
• Comfortable on camera
• Must be available for one shoot day
• Open to Portland or Bend, Oregon filming locations

Compensation

• Adults: $150 per hour
• Kids: $100 per hour
• 4-hour minimum
• Travel fee provided if traveling between Portland and Bend
• Additional location fee available if providing home as shoot location

Family Casting Call for Health Insurance Campaign (Tween/Teen & Toddler)

Job Description
A health insurance campaign is casting a family featuring a couple with a tween or teen and a toddler. This project focuses on authentic family interactions for a photo and video shoot in Oregon.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a real family dynamic on camera
• Participate in lifestyle-based scenes
• Follow direction from the production team
• Be available for one production day

Requirements

• Couple with one child ages 11–14 and one toddler
• Comfortable on camera
• Must be available for filming in Oregon
• Open to Portland or Bend locations

Compensation

• Adults: $150 per hour
• Kids: $100 per hour
• 4-hour minimum
• Travel fees provided if applicable
• Additional location fee if home is used for filming

Real Miami Families for Apparel Commercial

Job Description
A vibrant apparel commercial is casting real Miami families who reflect the city’s diversity, energy, and authentic lifestyle. The production is looking for families with kids who bring natural chemistry and genuine personality on camera, showcasing everyday Miami life in a stylish and engaging way.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a real family unit in lifestyle commercial scenes
• Interact naturally on camera in everyday scenarios
• Follow creative direction while maintaining authenticity
• Represent Miami culture and diversity

Requirements

• Families with children ages 8 and up
• Open to all ethnicities and genders
• Must have a natural, relatable on-screen presence
• Comfortable being filmed in group settings

Compensation

• $750–$1,000 depending on role
• Rate includes fitting, shoot, and usage
• Additional 20% agency fee

African American Family of 5 for Feature Film

Job Description
A feature film is now casting an African American family of five for an upcoming filming day in the North Carolina coastal region. Casting directors are seeking a mom, dad, and three children or teens ages 10–16 to appear together in scenes for the production. Real families are encouraged to apply, but individual talent may also be considered to form a family group for filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a family in featured background scenes
• Follow direction from the production team on set
• Participate in scheduled filming activities
• Maintain professionalism throughout production

Requirements

• African American family of 5
• Seeking one mom, one dad, and three kids/teens ages 10–16
• Real families encouraged, but individual submissions accepted
• Must be available to film in the North Carolina coastal region
• Comfortable working on a professional film set

Compensation

• $143 guaranteed per person
• Time and a half paid after 10 hours
• Opportunity to work on a feature film production

Job Description

Salt & Lime Media is now casting individuals and families with authentic user-generated video footage for an upcoming paid campaign promoting a major family safety app. The production is seeking emotional, real-life moments that capture meaningful connections between loved ones during departures, transitions, and goodbyes.

Casting directors are especially interested in heartfelt family stories from LATAM, Latin American, Hispanic, Mexican, and Brazilian communities, though submissions from all backgrounds and locations are welcome.

Selected footage may be featured in a commercial advertising campaign focused on family connection, safety, and emotional storytelling.

Job Responsibilities

• Submit authentic user-generated video footage featuring emotional family moments
• Provide clear, usable footage suitable for commercial use
• Capture real-life interactions and genuine emotional experiences
• Participate in the campaign selection process if chosen

Requirements

Seeking real footage featuring moments such as:

• School drop-offs
• Airport goodbyes
• First drives
• College move-ins or drop-offs
• Friends or loved ones moving away
• Family members leaving home
• Pets watching their owners leave
• Other emotional farewell or transition moments

Additional requirements:

• Open to submissions worldwide
• Especially seeking LATAM, Latin American, Hispanic, Mexican, and Brazilian family stories
• Footage must be authentic and user-generated
• Emotional storytelling and genuine connections encouraged

Compensation

• Paid UGC campaign opportunity
• Selected submissions will be featured in a commercial campaign for a major family safety app

Family of 4 Needed for Tourism Commercial

Job Description
A tourism commercial filming in Pittsburgh is now casting a real family of four for a paid non-union commercial project. Casting directors are looking for parents in their 30s and children ages 6–10 to appear in non-speaking principal roles. Real families are encouraged to apply, but individual submissions are also welcome for this exciting commercial opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in non-speaking scenes for a tourism commercial
• Follow direction from the commercial production team
• Participate in lifestyle and family-oriented scenes
• Be available for filming in Pittsburgh
• Attend a full filming day if selected

Requirements

• Seeking families of four with young children ages 6–10
• Parents should appear to be in their 30s
• Must live within two hours of Pittsburgh
• Must have reliable transportation to set
• Must be available both filming dates even though talent works one day
• All ethnicities encouraged to apply
• Real families preferred, but individual submissions accepted

Compensation

• $1,000 per person
• Includes filming day and usage rights
• Additional 20% agent fee if applicable
• Paid non-union commercial opportunity