Virginia Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Preschoolers for School Bus Safety Shoot

Job Description
A quick, fun shoot is looking for preschoolers to participate in a school bus safety video. This non-broadcast project will help train school bus drivers on transporting young children safely.

Job Responsibilities

• Get on and off the school bus as directed

• Follow simple instructions from the director

• Participate in a smooth and cooperative shoot

Requirements

• 3–4 preschoolers needed

• Must be able to listen and follow directions

• Parents must submit a recent photo, child’s name, and age

Compensation

• $50 per child for participation

National Lawn Care Commercial Casting Call – On-Camera Principal Talent

Job Description
A national lawn care brand is seeking an on-camera principal talent for an upcoming commercial. The role will focus on natural, relatable storytelling with authentic performances. This is a SAG project offering strong pay and extended digital usage.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as the lead on-camera talent for the commercial

• Act naturally in lifestyle-driven scenarios while following direction

• Deliver subtle, authentic expressions to connect with the audience

Requirements

• Female, late 20s to late 30s

• Diversity strongly encouraged

• Comfortable performing naturally in front of the camera

• Must be able to take direction well

Compensation

• $822.30 per 8-hour day (plus applicable overtime)

• SAG scale rates apply

National Lawn Care Commercial Casting Call – Featured Talent

Job Description
A national lawn care brand is casting featured talent for its upcoming commercial campaign. This role will highlight lifestyle-driven moments and natural performances that connect authentically with audiences. Talent will be prominently featured on screen with session and licensing included in compensation.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as featured talent in a national commercial

• Deliver natural, relatable performances to capture authentic moments

• Take direction from the production team to achieve the desired tone and style

Requirements

• Open to diverse talent with strong on-camera presence

• Must be comfortable performing lifestyle-driven actions

• Prior acting or commercial experience is encouraged but not required

Compensation

• $800 per 8-hour day + 20% agent fee (includes session and licensing)

• Licensing and usage: All media buyout, worldwide in perpetuity

• SAG scale rates apply

National Lawn Care Commercial Casting Call – Hand Models

Job Description
A national lawn care brand is casting hand models for an upcoming commercial. The role will focus on expressive thumb movements to tell relatable stories and convey emotions. This is a SAG project offering excellent pay and broad digital usage.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a hand model in featured commercial scenes

• Use thumb and hand movements to convey emotion and action naturally

• Take direction from the production team to achieve authentic, expressive performance

Requirements

• Open to all genders, ages, races, and abilities

• Must have expressive thumbs capable of showing emotion on screen

• Tattoos, nail polish, or distinctive hand details welcome (tattoo releases required if applicable)

• Prior modeling or on-set experience is a plus but not required

Compensation

• $684.40 per 8-hour day (plus applicable overtime)

• Licensing includes all media buyout worldwide in perpetuity

• SAG scale rates apply

Day Players for Documentary Reenactment Project

Job Description
A documentary reenactment project titled Investigating the Supernatural: Angels & Demons is casting day players for October filming in the Virginia Beach area. This non-union production seeks talent to portray real-life inspired characters in dramatic reenactments for a feature-length investigative documentary.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted reenactments with authenticity and emotional depth

• Collaborate with the director and production team to achieve narrative accuracy

• Deliver strong on-camera presence in short, focused shoot days

• Follow direction, maintain professionalism, and stay prepared for scenes requiring intensity and realism

Requirements

• [Maria] Female, 30–40, Hispanic; plain-looking wife and mother, meek and holy, targeted by demonic spirits

• [Richard’s Colleague] Male, 35–45, Caucasian; psychiatrist assisting with a supernatural evaluation

• [Catherine] Female, 35–45, Caucasian; housewife oppressed by demonic forces, emotionally vulnerable

• [Catherine’s Husband] Male, 45–55, Caucasian; supportive but desperate husband seeking help

• [Richard’s Wife] Female, 35–45, Caucasian; experiences a spiritual event with her husband

• [Sidney] Male, 20–30, Caucasian; friend present during a bombing in Jerusalem

• [Francis MacNutt] Male, 65–75, Caucasian; prominent Catholic priest, thin build, gray hair, peaceful and kind demeanor

• [Judith’s Father] Male, 50–60, Caucasian; estranged father trying to reconcile with his daughter

Compensation

• Day Players: $225/day (no travel)

• Leads: $600/day, Supporting: $300/day, Featured Extras: $150/day, Extras: $125/day

Children’s Hospital Project – Multiple Roles

Job Description
A new commercial project is casting multiple roles for the Children’s Hospital of Richmond. The production will feature children, teens, and adults in heartfelt and emotionally engaging scenes that highlight family, healthcare, and community moments. Talent will appear in both video and still photography, with usage across digital, print, broadcast, and industrial media.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray authentic and heartfelt moments in a healthcare and family setting

• Participate in short video and still photography sessions

• Deliver natural expressions and emotions such as joy, pride, and support

• Collaborate with the production team to capture both individual and group scenes

Requirements

• Wide range of talent needed, including children, teens, adults, and infants

• Roles include:

  • African American male, 10–14

  • Hispanic female, 6–11

  • Caucasian female, 10–15

  • Caucasian male, 40s

  • African American female, 20s

  • East Asian male, 30s

  • Hispanic college-aged woman

  • Hispanic male, 50s

  • Caucasian male, 8–12

  • Caucasian parents, 30s

  • Infant, Caucasian

  • East Asian female, 6–10 (music therapy)

  • Hispanic male, 6–10 (music therapy)

  • African American male, teenage cancer survivor

  • African American female sibling, teen

  • African American parents, 40s

  • Caucasian male, teen basketball player

  • Hispanic female, 6–11 (wheelchair)

  • Hispanic parents, 30s

  • Caucasian male teen, birthday boy

  • Caucasian male, 10–12, sibling

  • Caucasian parents, 50s

  • Mixed ethnicity female, 6–8 (pillow fight)

  • African American female, 6–8 (pillow fight)

Compensation

• $500 minimum per talent for half-day (includes session and usage)

• Usage: 1 year with potential for client rebuy

• Coverage includes paid/native digital, broadcast, out-of-home, print, and industrial usage in the Richmond-Petersburg DMA

Casting Call for Internal Training Video

Job Description
A professional training video project is seeking nonunion talent for an internal corporate production in Richmond, VA. This project focuses on realistic scenarios addressing healthcare and home settings, offering actors the opportunity to portray impactful, scripted roles used for educational purposes.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted roles in internal training video scenarios

• Deliver authentic, believable performances in professional and home settings

• Work with production team to convey training messages effectively

• Participate in self-tape auditions prior to selection

Requirements

• Female patient, age 60+, open ethnicity (portraying medical checkup with signs of abuse)

• Male or female medical professional, age 40+, open ethnicity

• Elderly man, age 60+, open ethnicity (to match adult son talent)

• Adult son, male, age 45+, open ethnicity (to match elderly man talent)

• Comfortable with scripted dialogue and sensitive subject matter

Compensation

• Rate: $1,000 per talent (less any fees)

• Usage: Internal training only, in perpetuity

• Location: Richmond, VA

Casting Call for National Beer Brand Commercial

Job Description
A national beer brand is seeking talent for an upcoming commercial campaign filming in Richmond, VA. This project will feature a rugged, blue-collar type with a natural outdoorsman vibe. Talent will be considered through self-tape submissions and must embody authenticity, personality, and presence on screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a commercial for a national beer brand

• Portray a rugged, outdoorsman look with confidence and relatability

• Deliver lines with a dry personality and natural intonation

• Participate in both paid and unpaid social media usage for campaign distribution

Requirements

• Male actor, ages 30–40s

• Caucasian appearance

• Burly build with some facial hair or scruff

• Blue-collar, rugged, outdoorsman type

• Comfortable portraying a hardworking, hands-on character

Compensation

• Total pay: $2,678

  • $1,845 session fee

  • $368 PH

  • $374 taxes

  • $91 handling

• Usage: Paid and unpaid social media campaigns

• Location: Richmond, VA

Promotional Model for Live Brand Activation Event

Job Description
A national brand event is seeking energetic and professional promotional models to represent a major product roadshow. As a brand ambassador, you’ll interact with event attendees, distribute promotional materials, and support on-site engagement efforts. This is a great opportunity for models with outgoing personalities and a passion for live events and marketing.

Job Responsibilities

• Represent the brand with enthusiasm and professionalism

• Greet attendees and answer basic product-related questions

• Distribute samples, flyers, or branded materials

• Assist with event flow and crowd engagement

• Maintain a polished, on-brand appearance throughout the shift

Requirements

• Must have prior promotional or modeling experience

• Strong communication and people skills

• Reliable, punctual, and able to work on your feet for extended periods

• Able to follow brand guidelines and represent the brand positively

• Available for all assigned event hours

Compensation

• Competitive hourly rate (varies by assignment)

• Opportunity for additional promo bookings

• Paid branded experience for resume building

Male Hand Model for Still Photography Shoot

Job Description
A still photography project is now seeking a male hand model for a short shoot. This opportunity is ideal for talent with clean, neat hands and a professional demeanor. The shoot involves no video work and is anticipated to last for a half day in the afternoon. Perfect for models looking to expand their portfolio with commercial or product-based hand modeling.

Job Responsibilities

• Pose for still photography focused exclusively on hands

• Present hands in various positions for product-style images

• Follow photographer’s direction for consistent framing and lighting

• Maintain hand cleanliness and grooming throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Male, age range 20–35

• Open to all ethnicities

• Must have well-groomed, neat hands

• Must be available for a short afternoon shoot

• Comfortable posing hands for commercial still photography

Compensation

• $100/hour with a 2-hour minimum (fees may apply)

• Half-day shoot anticipated

• Paid opportunity