Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Casting Call: Background Actor for Wife Role in Air Conditioning Company Commercial

Job Title:
Background Actor – Wife (Non-Speaking Role)

Job Description:
We are currently casting a female actor to portray a suburban wife in a commercial for an air conditioning company. This role requires the actor to depict a stressed and frustrated wife dealing with a broken air conditioning system in her home. The character experiences relief after making the smart decision to call the AC repair service. This is a non-speaking role, but the actor must be able to convey emotions of discomfort and eventual relief through facial expressions and body language.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a suburban housewife dealing with the frustration of a non-working air conditioner.
• Use non-verbal acting to convey emotions of stress, discomfort, and eventual satisfaction after resolving the issue.
• Follow direction from the production team to enhance the commercial’s storytelling and message.
• Collaborate with the actor portraying the husband to create an authentic household scenario.
• Maintain a polished and professional appearance that reflects the suburban environment of the commercial.

Requirements:

• Female talent, aged 25 to 45.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Ability to effectively communicate emotions through facial expressions and body language, as this is a non-speaking role.
• Comedic and improvisational skills are a plus but not required.
• Must be available to film in Phoenix, AZ.
• Prior experience in commercial or non-verbal acting is a plus but not mandatory.

Compensation:

• Pay rate: $750 flat rate plus craft services.
• This role includes a complete buyout for use across TV, internet, print, radio, and out-of-home media, with no talent fee renewals required.

Background Actor for Husband Role in Air Conditioning Company Commercial

Job Description:
We are casting a male actor to portray a suburban husband in a commercial for an air conditioning company. This role requires the actor to play a stressed and frustrated husband dealing with the discomfort of a broken air conditioning system in his home. Alongside his wife, the character experiences relief after deciding to call the AC repair service. The actor must effectively communicate these emotions through facial expressions and body language, as the role is non-speaking.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a suburban husband in a household dealing with the stress and frustration of a non-working air conditioner.
• Use non-verbal acting to express emotions of discomfort, stress, and eventual satisfaction after the air conditioning issue is resolved.
• Collaborate with the actor portraying the wife to create a realistic suburban household environment.
• Follow direction from the production team to ensure the commercial’s message is effectively conveyed.
• Maintain a professional and polished appearance that reflects the commercial’s suburban setting.

Requirements:

• Male talent, aged 25 to 45.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Ability to effectively communicate emotions through facial expressions and body language, as this is a non-speaking role.
• Comedic and improvisational skills are a plus but not required.
• Must be available to film in Phoenix, AZ.
• Prior experience in commercial or non-verbal acting is a plus but not mandatory.

Compensation:

• Pay rate: $750 flat rate plus craft services.
• This role includes a complete buyout for use across TV, internet, print, radio, and out-of-home media, with no talent fee renewals required.

Casting for Grandmother Role in Major Sports Commercial

Job Description: We are seeking a dynamic and stylish Black woman, aged 55-70, to portray a grandmother in a major sports commercial. This role requires someone with a strong presence, someone who embodies the spirit of a family’s cornerstone. The character is stylish in her own way but practical and no-nonsense when it comes to her household rules. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-profile commercial production.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a strong, practical grandmother who is the heart of the family.
• Follow the creative direction and styling specific to the role’s look and vibe.
• Be professional and cooperative during fitting sessions and on set during the shoot.
• Bring the character to life with authenticity, especially the “no-nonsense” demeanor described in the brief.
• Work collaboratively with the production team to deliver an engaging performance that aligns with the commercial’s vision.

Requirements:

• Gender: Female
• Age: 55-70
• Ethnicity: Black
• Must have a strong, stylish look that reflects a practical yet confident grandmother figure.
• Comfortable with a bit of sass or humor in the role (e.g., strict about household rules like using coasters).
• Ability to attend a wardrobe fitting.

Compensation:

• Day Rate: $500 per day
• Additional Buyout: $500 for usage of the footage in the commercial

Casting Call: Female Basketball Players for TV Commercial

Job Description:
We are currently seeking female basketball players in the Greater Toronto Area to be featured in an upcoming television commercial for an online betting company. Whether you’re a weekend player at the local park or have advanced, semi-professional skills, we want to hear from you! This is a unique opportunity to showcase your passion for basketball in a high-visibility TV ad.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in filming a basketball scene for a commercial.
• Be comfortable playing basketball on camera in an outdoor setting.
• Engage in potential interviews, showing your personality and enthusiasm for the sport.
• Follow direction from the production team to ensure the commercial shoot goes smoothly.

Requirements:

• Female, aged 25-45, of any ethnicity, shape, or size.
• Must be located in the Greater Toronto Area and available to film locally.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Comfortable being filmed and playing basketball on camera (no acting experience required).
• Outgoing and able to showcase competitive spirit during filming.
• Must be available to film in Toronto.

Compensation:

• Base rate: $500 for one day of filming.
• If your likeness is featured in the final commercial, you will receive an additional $2,500 (total of $3,000).
• Non-union project.

Casting Call: Real Mechanics for a Fun Commercial

Job Description:
Groundglass Casting is seeking outgoing real mechanics aged 35-50, based in the Greater Toronto Area, for an exciting telecommunications and internet commercial. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your skills on camera while participating in a fun, light-hearted commercial shoot. The shoot will take place in Vancouver, and all mechanics with automotive or motorcycle experience are encouraged to apply!

Job Responsibilities:

• Appear in a commercial as a mechanic, bringing your real-life expertise to the role.
• Perform basic mechanic-related tasks on camera as required by the production team.
• Follow the direction of the production crew to deliver an authentic portrayal of your craft.
• Represent the brand in a fun, outgoing, and engaging manner.

Requirements:

• Real mechanics with experience in automotive or motorcycle repair.
• Male or female mechanics, aged 35-50.
• Must be based in the Greater Toronto Area.
• Outgoing personality and comfortable being filmed for a commercial.

Compensation:

• Rate: $1,800 – $9,000+ for one day of filming.
• Final compensation will depend on the role and the extent of participation.

Casting Call: Real Paramedics for a Fun Commercial

Job Description:
Groundglass Casting is seeking real paramedics aged 25-55, based in the Greater Toronto Area, to appear in a fun telecommunications and internet commercial. This is an exciting opportunity for paramedics who are passionate about their job to share their skills and experiences on camera while participating in a high-profile commercial shoot in Vancouver.

Job Responsibilities:

• Appear in a commercial as a paramedic, showcasing your real-life expertise.
• Perform basic paramedic-related tasks on camera, following the production team’s direction.
• Engage with the camera and represent the brand with enthusiasm, professionalism, and authenticity.
• Collaborate with the production crew to deliver an authentic and engaging performance.

Requirements:

• Real paramedics with hands-on experience in the field.
• Male or female paramedics, aged 25-55.
• Must be based in the Greater Toronto Area.
• Outgoing and comfortable being filmed for a commercial.

Compensation:

• Rate: $1,800 – $9,000+ for one day of filming.
• Final compensation will depend on the role and extent of participation.

Casting Call: Real Farmers & Ranchers for a Fun Commercial

Job Description:
Groundglass Casting is seeking real farmers and ranchers aged 55-85, based in the Greater Toronto or Southern Ontario regions, to appear in a fun telecommunications and internet commercial. This is a unique opportunity for ranchers and farmers to showcase their lifestyle and skills on camera while participating in a high-profile commercial shooting in Vancouver.

Job Responsibilities:

• Appear in a commercial as a real farmer or rancher, bringing authenticity to the role.
• Perform tasks related to farming or ranching on camera, as directed by the production team.
• Engage with the camera and represent the brand with a friendly and outgoing demeanor.
• Collaborate with the production crew to deliver a genuine and engaging performance.

Requirements:

• Real farmers or ranchers with hands-on experience.
• Male or female, aged 55-85.
• Must be based in the Greater Toronto or Southern Ontario regions.
• Outgoing and comfortable being filmed for a commercial.

Compensation:

• Rate: $1,800 – $9,000+ for one day of filming.
• Final compensation will depend on the role and extent of participation.

Casting Call: Outgoing Individuals for Commercial Shoot (Toronto, Canada)

Job Description:
We are looking for outgoing individuals or pairs with great chemistry to participate in an exciting commercial project filming in Toronto, Canada. This is a non-union project, and no prior acting experience is necessary. Participants should be comfortable being filmed and interviewed on camera. If selected, you will have the opportunity to be featured in a national commercial and potentially earn significant compensation if your likeness is used in the final version.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a commercial shoot that involves both filming and interviews.
• Follow direction from the production team to ensure smooth and effective delivery on camera.
• Attend a wardrobe fitting prior to the filming dates.
• Be available and punctual for both the fitting and the filming days.

Requirements:

• Must be outgoing and have great on-camera chemistry.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Must be able to film in Toronto.
• No acting experience required, but confidence and comfort on camera are essential.
• Must be available for a wardrobe fitting prior to filming.

Compensation:

• $75 for a wardrobe fitting.
• $600 for one day of filming.
• Up to $5,000 if your likeness is used in the final commercial.

Thanksgiving Cooking Mishaps Commercial Casting

Job Description: Miami Talent Casting is seeking individuals of any gender, age 18 to 80, and any ethnicity, for an exciting commercial campaign focused on real-life Thanksgiving cooking mishaps. This is not a typical photoshoot or online campaign, but rather a unique opportunity to showcase genuine kitchen blunders that you’ve already shared on social media or cooking mishap platforms. If your cooking fail is selected, you could be featured in a commercial that encourages people to keep experimenting in the kitchen.

Job Responsibilities:

• Submit a headshot and brief description of your cooking mishap.
• Provide one or more photos or videos of a past Thanksgiving cooking mishap that has already been posted online.
• If chosen, your photos or videos will be featured in the commercial campaign for a major food brand.

Requirements:

• Any gender, aged 18 to 80, any ethnicity.
• Must have experienced a Thanksgiving cooking mishap in the past and have posted it on social media or a similar platform.
• The cooking mishap must be real and should not be created specifically for this casting.
• Submissions must include one or more photos or videos of the mishap, along with details of where and when it was posted online.
• Provide contact information, including name, location, and phone number.

Compensation:

• Selected participants will receive a payment of $1,500 if their cooking mishap is chosen to be featured in the commercial campaign.

Casting Female Twins for Commercial

Job Description: We are seeking female twins for an upcoming commercial shoot in Los Angeles, CA. This is a paid opportunity for identical or fraternal twins who can portray synchronized actions and expressions on camera. The selected twins will need to be available for both the fitting and the shoot day.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a commercial shoot alongside your twin, delivering synchronized performances as required by the director.
• Attend a fitting session to ensure proper wardrobe selection for the commercial.
• Follow directions on set to achieve the desired look and feel for the commercial.
• Maintain professionalism and punctuality during both the fitting and the shoot.

Requirements:

• Must be female twins.
• Must be local to Los Angeles, CA, as no travel expenses will be covered.
• Must have open availability on the specified shoot and fitting dates.
• Prior on-camera experience is a plus but not required.

Compensation:

• Rate: $1,000 each for the shoot.