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 sci-fi short film from an Oscar-nominated director and a hotel shoot that pays $1,000, these are the top casting calls and auditions for kids this week.
Backpack Lifestyle Photo and Video Shoot
A video and photo shoot for an innovative backpack line wants models, aged 5–17, to portray students. Shooting is mid-to late July in Smithtown, New York. Talent will be paid $300 for a 6-hour shoot.
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Short Film: “Pit Stops”
The short film “Pit Stops” is looking for talent. The story is about a Chinese American family on a cross-country move. The production wants East Asian female talent fluent in Mandarin, aged 6–10, to play the quiet and curious Mia, East Asian male talent fluent in Mandarin, aged 12–18, to play the jaded Yuan Yuan, plus more. Shooting is July 26–28 in New York City. Talent will be paid $220 per day.
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Hotel Photo and Video Shoot
A photo and video shoot for a hotel wants models, aged 8–13, to portray kids on vacation. Content will be used for a commercial as well as on social media. Shooting is July 9–10, with a wardrobe review on July 8, all in Boston, Massachusetts. Talent will be paid $1,000 for a 2-day shoot, plus lodging from July 8–11.
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Short Film: “He Loves Me”
The short film “He Loves Me” is seeking talent. The story revolves around a woman living in Brooklyn as she navigates her fragile romantic relationship. The production wants Chinese American male talent with Mandarin fluency, aged 10–17, to play the curious Edward, and female talent, aged 7–10, to play the headstrong Ava. Shooting is for 1 day, June 27–30, in New York City. Talent will be paid $241 for a 12-hour shoot.
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Short Film: “Reset”
Join the cast of the short film “Reset.” The director of the film has been nominated for an Oscar. The production seeks Asian female talent, aged 5–10, to portray a precocious child full of wonder and mischief. Rehearsals are scheduled for June, and filming is set for July. Pay is $250–$350 per day.
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Short Film: “Strange Fruit”
Join the cast of the short film “Strange Fruit,” a 1930s period piece. The production wants Black, Indian, Indigenous Peoples, Latina, Middle Eastern, Pacific Islander, South Asian, or multiethnic female talent, aged 8–14, to play a younger version of the principal role. Filming is in Southern California. Talent will be paid $700 for a 1-day shoot.
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Short Film: “The Boy With His Heart In His Hands”
The short film “The Boy With His Heart In His Hands” is seeking talent for supporting roles. The coming-of-age drama is about a teenage runaway who has magical powers that he must learn to control. The production wants Black female talent, aged 8–13, to play a kid sleuth, and Black male talent, aged 8–13, to play the protagonist at a younger age. Shooting is for 4 days this November in Los Angeles, California. Talent will be paid $241 per day.
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Pool Party Photo Shoot
A pool party photo shoot for a drink campaign wants children with swimming skills, aged 5–14. Families are encouraged to apply together, with roles available for millennial moms and dads. Shooting is set for June 18 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Talent will be paid $400 for an 8-hour shoot.
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