KIDS CASTING CALL for Local Richmond Virginia Commercial!
Seeking a girl 6-8 years old for the lead speaking role.
Also seeking a number of children ages 6-8, all genders and ethnicities to play extras in this scene as well!
All the logistical details are below and submission instructions are at the bottom of this post.
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: LEAD PREVENTION
Commercial: Non-Union
Talent must be Virginia Local. No housing or travel available.
Shoot date is scheduled for JULY 1st with a rain date of JULY 2nd.
Lead Kid will be cast from self-tape and a virtual callback.
Self-tape auditions will be needed by EOD Thursday 6/12
Callbacks will be via zoom on TUESDAY 6/17, by invitation only.
Location: Richmond, VA
Usage: State of VA, TV, CTV/OTT, paid online for one year, and client website in perpetuity.
Pay: Principal Kid: $1,000 flat (session and usage) + 20% if agent. Party kid extras: $450 + 20% if agent
Must be Virginia Local Talent ONLY. No housing or travel available.
ROLES WE ARE CASTING:
[BIRTHDAY GIRL] Female, age 6 to 8, hair long enough to do some kind of braid or pigtails. Innocent voice with the ability to portray curiosity, playfulness and a bit of sass.
[KID EXTRAS] EXTRA ROLE: We will see 4 to 8 kids to be in the background during the birthday party, between the ages of 6 and 8. Both boys and girls, different ethnicities. They need to be able to carry on with the party in the background, and maybe have a side conversation with another kid that we see but don't hear.
Storyline: PSA about lead prevention: Kid's Birthday party. There is a man dressed as an Alligator and the kid stops to ask if he is the clown her mom hired? He says no and they banter a bit before he dismisses the kid to go get some cake.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
For Actors NOT submitting on Actors Access:
EMAIL: [email protected]
SUBJECT LINE: Kid Commercial Casting [YOUR CHILD’s NAME]
Send 3 CURRENT Photos of your child. One close up photo which shows their CURRENT look, hair length, color, etc. And TWO current full body photos. These should NOT be professional photos. We want to see them as you look TODAY. In good lighting with NO filters, NO hats, NO sunglasses.
ALSO SEND THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
- Child’s name:
- Child’s Age:
- Child’s Height:
- Child’s current Clothing size:
- Location (City and State):
- Parent’s Name:
- Phone Number:
- Email address:
- Role you are submitting for: (Speaking lead role or extra role (or both))
- Are you FULLY available ALL DAY on 7/1 for filming, and 7/2 if it rains? Also are you available for a virtual zoom callback on TUS 6/17?
- Please include your child’s acting resume if they one, or describe any acting experience/training.
REMINDER: We will be needing self-tape auditions submitted by THURSDAY 6/12 at the latest so send your submission ASAP so we can send you taping instructions if we would like you to audition for a role! We will be casting extra roles straight from photos, so PLEASE make sure your photos are CURRENT, we need to see what your child would actually come to set looking like, so we need photos taken TODAY. THANK YOU!!!
Seeking a girl 6-8 years old for the lead speaking role.
Also seeking a number of children ages 6-8, all genders and ethnicities to play extras in this scene as well!
All the logistical details are below and submission instructions are at the bottom of this post.
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: LEAD PREVENTION
Commercial: Non-Union
Talent must be Virginia Local. No housing or travel available.
Shoot date is scheduled for JULY 1st with a rain date of JULY 2nd.
Lead Kid will be cast from self-tape and a virtual callback.
Self-tape auditions will be needed by EOD Thursday 6/12
Callbacks will be via zoom on TUESDAY 6/17, by invitation only.
Location: Richmond, VA
Usage: State of VA, TV, CTV/OTT, paid online for one year, and client website in perpetuity.
Pay: Principal Kid: $1,000 flat (session and usage) + 20% if agent. Party kid extras: $450 + 20% if agent
Must be Virginia Local Talent ONLY. No housing or travel available.
ROLES WE ARE CASTING:
[BIRTHDAY GIRL] Female, age 6 to 8, hair long enough to do some kind of braid or pigtails. Innocent voice with the ability to portray curiosity, playfulness and a bit of sass.
[KID EXTRAS] EXTRA ROLE: We will see 4 to 8 kids to be in the background during the birthday party, between the ages of 6 and 8. Both boys and girls, different ethnicities. They need to be able to carry on with the party in the background, and maybe have a side conversation with another kid that we see but don't hear.
Storyline: PSA about lead prevention: Kid's Birthday party. There is a man dressed as an Alligator and the kid stops to ask if he is the clown her mom hired? He says no and they banter a bit before he dismisses the kid to go get some cake.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
For Actors NOT submitting on Actors Access:
EMAIL: [email protected]
SUBJECT LINE: Kid Commercial Casting [YOUR CHILD’s NAME]
Send 3 CURRENT Photos of your child. One close up photo which shows their CURRENT look, hair length, color, etc. And TWO current full body photos. These should NOT be professional photos. We want to see them as you look TODAY. In good lighting with NO filters, NO hats, NO sunglasses.
ALSO SEND THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
- Child’s name:
- Child’s Age:
- Child’s Height:
- Child’s current Clothing size:
- Location (City and State):
- Parent’s Name:
- Phone Number:
- Email address:
- Role you are submitting for: (Speaking lead role or extra role (or both))
- Are you FULLY available ALL DAY on 7/1 for filming, and 7/2 if it rains? Also are you available for a virtual zoom callback on TUS 6/17?
- Please include your child’s acting resume if they one, or describe any acting experience/training.
REMINDER: We will be needing self-tape auditions submitted by THURSDAY 6/12 at the latest so send your submission ASAP so we can send you taping instructions if we would like you to audition for a role! We will be casting extra roles straight from photos, so PLEASE make sure your photos are CURRENT, we need to see what your child would actually come to set looking like, so we need photos taken TODAY. THANK YOU!!!
NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT: By applying for this project, you agree not to mention your involvement in the project, nor disclose to outside parties any details regarding the advertiser, product, or shoot that may be shared during the casting process. Violation of the NDA may result in termination and/or legal action.
OUR PARTNERS: We recognize the brands we work with may not have a perfect history in terms of media representation or other social issues. We are partnering with them in hopes of moving in a thoughtful + conscientious direction. While we don't represent or speak for the brand directly, we'd be happy to receive any feedback this casting call may bring up, in order to open a dialogue on your behalf. Your voice matters.
OUR PARTNERS: We recognize the brands we work with may not have a perfect history in terms of media representation or other social issues. We are partnering with them in hopes of moving in a thoughtful + conscientious direction. While we don't represent or speak for the brand directly, we'd be happy to receive any feedback this casting call may bring up, in order to open a dialogue on your behalf. Your voice matters.