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 commercial for a new card game to a feature film looking for background talent, these are the top casting calls and auditions for kids this week.
“The Longest Memory”
The short film “The Longest Memory” is seeking Indian, South Asian, or multiethnic male talent, aged 9–11, for a principal role. Shooting is April 1 and 2 in New York City. Talent will be paid $250 per shooting day and $75 for one rehearsal day, for an estimated $575 total.
Want this gig? Apply here.
SuperMouth Anchor Video
A comedic long-form commercial for SuperMouth, a new children’s oral care system, wants male talent, aged 7–10. Talent will play the fun and energetic sibling of the principal, a role that requires delivering comedic dialogue with a sarcastic tone. Shooting is April 14–16 in San Diego, California. Talent will be paid $600 per day, plus meals.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“Childhood”
A video ad for a new card game is looking for female and male talent, aged 4–6. The production wants kids who are not afraid of speaking their minds in front of the camera in interview-style content. Shooting is in late April in Los Angeles, California. Talent will be paid $350 for a half-day shoot.
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“Quincy”
The feature film “Quincy” is seeking Black female talent, aged 5–7, for a featured background role. Talent will play a little girl at a hockey game. Mandatory COVID-19 testing is on April 4 in NYC. Interior and exterior shooting is on April 5 in White Plains, New York. Talent’s guardian must be present on set. Talent will be paid $187 per 8-hour shoot, plus a $100 stipend for COVID-19 testing.
Want this gig? Apply here.
Wizard Toy Videos
A series of online commercials for Harry Potter-branded toys wants female and male talent, aged 7–12. The production wants talent to play imaginative and energetic kids who are big fans of Harry Potter and can do funny voices and caricatures. The videos will be shown on YouTube and all social media platforms. Shooting is in June in Los Angeles, California. Talent will be paid $400 for an 8-hour shoot.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“The Garden”
The short film “The Garden” is seeking Black female talent for a nonspeaking role. The story is about a man recalling memories of his daughter in their old garden. Talent will play the young version of the daughter. Shooting is in Los Angeles, California. Talent will be paid $500 per day.
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Stroller Photo and Video Shoot
A photo and video shoot for an established stroller brand wants babies and toddlers, including newborns and talent up to the age of 2. Siblings, twins, and real families, including moms and dads, are encouraged to apply as well. Shooting is April 10 or 17 in the Los Angeles, California area. There may be a paid wardrobe fitting one week prior to shooting. Talent will be paid $75–$100 per hour, or $300–$400 for an estimated 4-hour shoot.
Want this gig? Apply here.
VM Industrial
An internal training video is looking for Black female and male talent, aged 5–8. Talent will play a daughter and a son, respectively. Shooting is March 30 or 31 in Atlanta, Georgia. Talent will be paid $500 for a 5-hour day, plus a travel stipend for non-local talent.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“A Pickle and A Coke”
The short film “A Pickle and A Coke” is looking for female talent, aged 4–7. The story is about the relationship between a teenage girl and her incarcerated father. Talent will play Violet, a 4-year-old who loves art, reading, and her dad. Shooting is April 1–3 in New York City. Talent will be paid $212 per day.
Want this gig? Apply here.
Baby Sheets Brand Commercial
A commercial for Sijo, a baby sheets brand, is looking for young talent, aged 1–2. Shooting is in Los Angeles, California. Talent will be paid $300 for a 1-day shoot.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“Moments that Matter”
A commercial for Smart Carte, a brand for luggage carts and more, is seeking female talent, aged 13–16. The spot will consist of a montage of family experiences in different areas of the world. Talent will play Claire, an only child who is close to her parents and her grandmother. Talent will be shown riding roller coasters and water rides, as well as trying out ice skating. Shooting is for three days in March in NYC and New Jersey. Talent must be local to the area and will be paid $300–$400 per day.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“Candied Toenails”
The short film “Candied Toenails” is seeking BIPOC female talent, aged 7–12, for a principal role. Talent will play Maya, an imaginative and energetic young girl who must rebuild her world with her grandfather’s help after a devastating loss. The production also wants talent of any gender and ethnicity, aged 7–12, to play a new kid on the block who becomes Maya’s friend. Shooting is in late April in the Chicago, Illinois area. Talent will be paid $120–$160 per day.
Want this gig? Apply here.
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