Commercial Casting Calls and Auditions

SAG Background Actors for National Car Commercial

Job Description
A national car commercial is casting SAG background actors for an upcoming shoot. This project is seeking a wide range of performers to appear in professional, non-speaking commercial scenes. Talent will help create realistic, everyday moments that support the visual storytelling of a major automotive campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent in a national car commercial

• Follow direction from the director and assistant directors

• Maintain continuity and professionalism on set

• Be available for scheduled filming days

Requirements

• SAG-AFTRA members only

• Men and women ages 18–60

• Open to all ethnicities

• Comfortable working as non-speaking background talent

Compensation

• SAG background rate

• Paid union commercial role

• Professional on-set experience

Stand-Ins and Background Extras for Insurance Commercial

Job Description
A non-union insurance company commercial is casting stand-ins and background extras for a professional shoot. This production is seeking talent with athletic builds to support principal scenes, as well as additional background performers to help create realistic commercial settings. Filming will take place in Dallas, Texas, and local talent is encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a stand-in for lighting and camera setup or appear as a background extra

• Follow direction from the director and production team

• Maintain continuity, positioning, and professionalism on set

• Be available for fittings and scheduled filming times

Requirements

• Non-union performers only

• Must be local to Dallas, Texas

• Must fit one of the following available roles:

  • Male Stand-In

    • Ages 18–40

    • Caucasian

    • Height between 6’3”–6’6”

    • Athletic build

    • Short brown hair

    • XL shirt size preferred

  • Female Stand-In

    • Ages 18–40

    • Caucasian

    • Height between 5’3”–5’5”

    • Athletic build

    • Long blonde hair

    • XS or S shirt size preferred

  • Background Extras

    • Men and women ages 18+

    • All ethnicities welcome

Compensation

• Stand-ins: $285 for 8 hours

• Background extras: $200 for 8 hours

• Paid non-union commercial roles

Kids for Law Firm Commercial

Job Description
A kids commercial is casting young performers for a family breakfast scene in a paid law firm advertisement. This project is seeking natural, expressive children who can deliver a short line in Spanish on camera. The role is simple, upbeat, and focused on authentic family moments.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a family breakfast scene for a commercial

• Deliver a short Spanish line naturally on camera

• Follow light direction from the director

• Participate in a self-tape audition

Requirements

• Boy around 8 years old

• Girl around 6 years old

• Must be able to say the line “¡Y él nos protege!” in Spanish

• Comfortable on camera in a family-style setting

• Natural, expressive personality

• Parent or guardian support required

Compensation

• Paid commercial role

• Industry-standard child performer rates

• Professional on-set experience

Real Family Casting for TV Commercial

Job Description
A television commercial is casting real families with a relaxed, natural vibe to appear in a well-paid commercial for a respected brand. This project is looking for families who genuinely enjoy spending time together and feel comfortable being themselves on camera. No acting experience is required—just openness, warmth, and a willingness to try something new.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a real family in a television commercial

• Interact naturally with one another on camera

• Follow light direction from the production team

• Participate in late afternoon or early evening shoots

Requirements

• Real families preferred

• Father: 30s to mid-40s

• Mother: early 30s to mid-40s

• Two girls ages 6–9

• A close friend may be included if a second child fits the age range

• Open to all backgrounds and family diversity

• No acting experience required

• Comfortable being filmed in a natural, lifestyle setting

Compensation

• Well-paid commercial role

• Paid family booking

Restaurant Commercial Casting – Principal Roles

Job Description
A restaurant commercial is casting principal talent for a polished, non-speaking commercial shoot. This production is seeking sophisticated performers to portray restaurant patrons and kitchen professionals in visually driven scenes. Talent may be cast as individuals or as a real couple, and all roles require a refined, camera-ready presence. Filming will take place in South Florida, and local hires only will be considered.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a principal performer in a restaurant commercial

• Portray natural, believable interactions in non-speaking scenes

• Follow on-set direction for blocking, movement, and performance

• Maintain a professional, polished appearance throughout filming

Requirements

• Must be local to South Florida

• Comfortable working in a non-speaking, visual performance role

• No visible tattoos

• Must fit one of the following available roles:

  • Patron Husband

    • Male, ages 40–45

    • Caucasian

    • Sophisticated appearance

    • No long beards

  • Patron Wife

    • Female, ages 40–45

    • Caucasian

    • Sophisticated appearance

  • Butcher / Chef

    • Male, ages 30–40

    • Any ethnicity

    • No long hair or long beards; willing to shave if needed

    • Comfortable cutting large cuts of meat and properly handling knives

    • Restaurant or culinary experience is a plus

Compensation

• Principal talent rate: $850 per day

• Usage and industry deductions apply

• Paid commercial role

Marching Band Performers for Major Apparel Campaign

Job Description
A major apparel brand is casting a local marching band for a professional commercial shoot. This project is seeking experienced musicians who can perform confidently on camera and visually represent a high school–style marching band. Talent will participate in fittings and a full shoot day as part of a high-profile apparel campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as part of a marching band in a commercial shoot

• Play marching band instruments such as drums, brass, woodwinds, or percussion

• Follow creative and performance direction on set

• Maintain energy, timing, and visual coordination during filming

Requirements

• Must be a local hire

• Legal age 18+ but must convincingly look like a high school senior

• Open to all genders and all ethnicities

• Must have marching band experience

• Must provide photos or videos demonstrating musical skills

• Comfortable working on camera in a performance setting

Compensation

• Fitting pay: $250 (up to 3 hours)

• Session pay: $500 (up to 8-hour shoot day)

• Usage pay: $1,500 (guaranteed at booking)

• Usage rate subject to standard industry deductions

Kids for Major Telecom Commercial

Job Description
A major telecom commercial is casting new, local youth talent for an upcoming on-camera project. This opportunity is open to boys and girls who are comfortable reading scripted lines and performing naturally on camera. The commercial will feature kids using mobile technology in fun, relatable scenarios, and selected talent will work with professional directors on a high-profile production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted lines on camera
• Take direction from the director and production team
• Portray natural, expressive reactions in commercial scenes
• Attend an in-person audition with a parent or guardian

Requirements

• Boys and girls up to age 17
• Must be able to read and perform scripted dialogue
• New faces only
• Must be local to the Las Vegas area
• Parent or guardian must be present for auditions and filming
• Comfortable working on a professional commercial set

Compensation

• $1,500 per day
• Additional usage pay if applicable
• Paid commercial role

Job Description
A non-union commercial production is seeking background talent for an upcoming shoot. This project is looking for authentic, everyday individuals who can naturally appear on camera in lifestyle-style commercial scenes. Couples are especially encouraged to apply. The production is focused on real, relatable performances rather than scripted acting.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent in a commercial shoot

• Follow on-set direction from the production team

• Perform natural, unscripted actions suitable for commercial scenes

• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming

Requirements

• Ages 40–70

• Open to individuals and couples

• Must be local to Albuquerque or Santa Fe

• Non-union talent only

• No commercials aired within the past 2 years

• Comfortable appearing on camera in background roles

Compensation

• $150 per day

• Paid, non-union commercial project

Aunts – Bilingual Commercial Roles

Job Description
A paid commercial campaign is casting three women to portray expressive, dramatic aunts in a lively, novela-inspired family setting. These ensemble roles highlight big personalities, strong comedic timing, and dynamic group interactions that bring humor and chaos to family scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in ensemble scenes with expressive reactions

• Deliver comedic and dramatic moments naturally on camera

• Collaborate closely with other cast members in group settings

• Follow direction to enhance family energy and storytelling

Requirements

• Female, 50s

• Latina

• Bilingual in English and Spanish

• Expressive, dramatic, and comfortable in group scenes

• Strong comedic instincts and natural reactions

Compensation

• $500 per session

• Additional $1,250 buyout

• 20% agency fee applies

• Each role works approximately 1 day

Boyfriend – Bilingual Commercial Role

Job Description
A paid commercial project is seeking a bilingual young male actor to play a charming, lovable boyfriend character. This role blends warmth, humor, and heightened reactions as the character is introduced into a lively family dynamic. Ideal for performers comfortable with expressive storytelling and transformation-style scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform expressive, character-driven scenes

• Portray a sweet, genuine boyfriend with strong reactions

• Participate in hair product and transformation moments

• Take direction during energetic ensemble scenes

Requirements

• Male, early to mid-20s

• Latino

• Bilingual in English and Spanish

• Curly hair preferred

• Expressive, warm, and comfortable on camera

• Able to work with hair products

Compensation

• $500 per session

• Additional $1,250 buyout

• 20% agency fee applies

• Works approximately 2 days