If you’ve been searching for child actor roles and new opportunities, this roundup is a must-read. Each week, we update this list to include the best gigs for young talent. From a photo shoot for Lynn&Milo clothing to a commercial for a home services company, these are the top casting calls and auditions for kids this week.
Short Film Set on a Beach
A short student film is looking for Asian female talent, aged 6–10. The story is about a father and daughter that must live in a tent on the beach after being evicted from their home. Talent will play May, a pensive and fun-loving girl who loves the beach. Shooting is Jan. 2023 in San Diego, California. Talent will be paid $200 for a 1-day shoot.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“Living Spaces: 2023 Life in Motion”
An ad campaign for Living Spaces power recliners and other branded products wants talent, aged 8–12. Shooting is Dec. 15 in La Miranda, California. Talent will be paid $400 for a 1-day shoot.
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Online Commercial for TV Product
An online commercial is looking for talent, aged 8–17. Talent will appear in b-roll footage, playing children and teens watching television with their relatives. Shooting is in early December in Los Angeles, California. Talent will be paid $250 for a 10-hour shoot.
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“Play Date” Home Services Commercial
A television commercial for a home services company is looking for Asian, Black, Latino, or white male talent, aged 10–13, for a short speaking role. Shooting is Dec. 6 in the Dallas, Texas area. Talent will be paid $1,000 for a 6-hour shoot.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“Fighting Lee(ily)”
The short film “Fighting Lee(ily)” is looking for female talent, aged 5–15. The comedy is about a 28-year-old writer who must come to terms with her younger self. Talent will play Lily, a happy and optimistic child; Lily is the personification of the principal’s unwanted younger self. Shooting is Jan. 6–15 in Boston, Massachusetts. Talent will be paid $100–$200 per day, plus travel and meals.
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Lynn&Milo Photo Shoot
A photo shoot for Lynn&Milo’s spring and summer catalog is seeking female modeling talent, aged 8–11 and 4’2”–4’7”. Shooting is Dec. 3 in Los Angeles, California. Talent will be paid $600 for a 6-hour shoot, plus meals.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“Science Experiments for Kids”
The short-form YouTube series “Science Experiments for Kids” is looking for talent, aged 8–12. The production wants kids who are excited about science to go through exciting and educational experiments with their supportive parents. Shooting is Dec. 1–10 in Nashville, Tennessee. Talent will be paid $300 for a 4-hour shoot.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“Under the Apple Tree”
The feature film “Under the Apple Tree” is seeking white female talent, aged 11–13. The story is set in a small town where a community theater artist dreams of making an impact on the world. Talent will play a younger version of the character Charlotte, at an age when she begins questioning the world; talent must resemble the actress in the provided photo. Shooting is summer 2023 in the Southeast Wisconsin area. Talent will be paid $125 for a 6-hour shoot.
Want this gig? Apply here.
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