This roundup is a must-read if you’ve been searching for child actor roles and new opportunities. We update this list each week to include the best gigs for young talent. From a commercial for an electronic tricycle to a feature film that needs twin infants, these are the top casting calls and auditions for kids this week.
Corporate Video: “Don’t Miss the Bus”
A corporate training video wants female and male talent, aged 9–11, to play a trio of elementary school students. The whimsical and comedic video will prepare volunteers for the Gus Bus mobile classroom. Talent will be paid $250 per day.
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Lumber Store Commercial
A commercial for a well-known lumber company wants talent, aged 6–12, to play a family member. Shooting is in Beaumont, Texas. Talent should be local to the area and will be paid $500 for an 8-hour day.
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Feature Film: “Oops All Berries”
The feature film “Oops All Berries” needs twins, aged 6 months–2 years. Talent will portray the child of one of the main characters. Shooting is in Atlanta, Georgia. Talent will be paid $250–$800 for a 2-day shoot.
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Electric Tricycle Photo and Video Shoot
A photo and video shoot for a series of electric tricycles wants talent, aged 3–10. Shooting is this May in the Los Angeles, California area. Talent will be paid $600 for a 7-hour shoot.
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Young Dancer for Music Short Film
A short film is seeking East Asian female talent with dark hair, aged 6–12, with contemporary dance and ballet skills. Talent will portray one of the principals as a younger person. Shooting is on April 27 and 28 in the Los Angeles, California area. Talent will be paid $800 for a 2-day shoot.
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Short Film: “Superlative Day”
The short film “Superlative Day” is looking for young talent. The story is about a boy who must make a choice about losing an old friend or harming a new one during an awards ceremony. The production wants male talent, aged 10–12, to play the hyper Elijah, white female talent with blonde hair, aged 11–14, to play the gossipy and controlling Jackie, plus more. Shooting is 1–3 days, based on the role, in New York City. Talent will be paid $250 per day.
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Baby and Mother for Product Video
A product demo video is looking for 1-year-old white talent of any gender, as well as their mother. Talent will appear together in simple product scenes for photo and video content. Shooting is in Burbank, California. Talent will be paid $240–$360 for a 3- to 4-hour day.
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Feature Film: “Your Lips Never Left Mine”
The feature film “Your Lips Never Left Mine” is looking for talent. The story is about a young woman hired to tutor a rich couple's son and eventually uncovers dark secrets from their past. The production wants white or multiethnic male talent with swimming skills, aged 13, to play the moody and withdrawn Connor. Shooting is July 29–Aug. 15 in Rock Hill, New York. Talent will be paid $286 per day, plus overtime.
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Sneaker Brand Campaign Shoot
A photo shoot for a sneaker brand’s social media campaign wants Black, Latino, or multiethnic male modeling talent with street dancing skills, aged 8–12. The production is seeking confident talent who have good style and a big attitude. Shooting is April 28 in Chicago, Illinois. Talent must be local to the area and must be paid $900 for an 8-hour shoot.
Want this gig? Apply here.
Gaylord National Brand Campaign
A photo and video shoot for a hotel brand is seeking young modeling talent, aged 8–10. The shoot will focus on different areas of a hotel, including guest rooms, the lobby, and more. Shooting is on April 26 in National Harbor, Maryland. Talent will be paid $500 for an 8-hour shoot.
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Toy Brand Commercial
A commercial for a brand new toy is looking for talent, aged 4–12. Shooting is April–May in Austin, Texas. Talent will be paid $350 for a 4-hour shoot.
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Short Film: “Grey Skies”
The short film “Grey Skies” is seeking Middle Eastern female talent, aged 6–10, for the principal role. The story is about a child with a strange love for grey skies. Talent will play Sadaf, a Syrian refugee living in the US, and must be able to perform in English with a Syrian accent or similar. Shooting is this June in South Bay, California. Talent will be paid $150 per day.
Want this gig? Apply here.
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