Actors Needed for Student Commercial
Seeking actors for a spec spot. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the details below. About the project: Ice Breakers - The Delightfully Weird, Very Awkward, Family Portrait. Please note this is a student commercial for the Master’s Advertising program. Storyline: Our quirky family is leaning into the awkward at a 90s JCPenney style family portrait session. It’s their first reunion as their son Adam is back from college. With close proximity and navigating uncomfortable poses, Dad decides to hand-feed the family members Ice Breakers mints to freshen their breath and “break the ice”. Rate: $125/day. A link will be available to the players for their reels. Additional info: Non-Union – for portfolios and festivals only, will not be aired. Note: comedy and improv experience a plus! Open to twins, triplets, and real quirky families. 1st round via self tape. Virtual CB date TBD, likely the week of March 2nd, 2026. Shoot date: 1 day, Saturday, March 21st, 2026. If you are interested, please apply.
5 roles
Mom’s the glue, the reason we’re all here. She booked the session and picked the outfits. It means the world to her. 1 day. Must be comfortable with variations of awkward, close photos. Example pose: Heads stacked on top of each other, cheek to cheek, with Mom at the bottom of the pile. This is a ridiculously close-knit family. Very little personal space.
Dad loves quality family time, especially as his kids are growing up and one-by-one off to college. He’ll put these portraits in his wallet. Ice Breakers are his obsession. Always prepared with a pack to share. 1 day. Must be comfortable with variations of awkward, close photos. Example pose: Heads stacked on top of each other, cheek to cheek. This is a ridiculously close-knit family. Very little personal space.
A freshman in college, very happy with the new independence he’s been afforded living away from home. Two hours of squished poses in a stuffy, dull room is not his idea of fun, but he gets to bother his sister. 1 day. Directors are likely looking for two brothers. Twins welcome! Example pose: Heads stacked on top of each other, cheek to cheek. Must be comfortable with variations of awkward, close photos. This is a ridiculously close-knit family. Very little personal space.
Usually finds her brothers annoying, but is happy to see them. Knows that this portrait session is important to her mom. 1 day. Example pose: Heads stacked on top of each other, cheek to cheek. Must be comfortable with variations of awkward, close photos. This is a ridiculously close-knit family. Very little personal space.
Playful and inventive. He captures family and couple portraits day-in and day-out. Has endless ideas for poses, and a particular eye for the strange and unexpected ones to keep himself amused. Always willing to see what people will do. Think awkward, not creepy. This is a safe space. 1 day.
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