Richmond – Casting call for Commercial – April 15 & 16 – Paid

Job Position(s): Richmond – Casting call for Commercial – April 15 & 16 – Paid

Virginia Film Office — Casting is holding a Richmond casting call for a paid commercial shooting April 15 and 16 in Virginia. This is a commercial production casting session, meaning talent selected will appear on camera in a finished advertising spot intended for broadcast or digital distribution. The role suits performers who have experience in front of the camera for commercial work and are comfortable working within a structured production shoot day.

About the Role

This casting call sits within the commercial production pipeline, where talent is sourced, reviewed, and confirmed ahead of a two-day shoot. Selected performers will work directly on set with the production crew across both shoot days, April 15 and 16, in the Richmond, Virginia area. A typical day on a commercial shoot of this kind involves call times, wardrobe checks, direction from the commercial director, and multiple takes across a controlled set environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Report to set on both scheduled shoot days, April 15 and 16, and maintain availability for the full production day as directed by the production team.
• Take direction from the commercial director and adjust performance based on feedback between takes.
• Participate in wardrobe, hair, and makeup as required by the production’s art department and styling team.
• Hit marks accurately and maintain consistent eyeline and physical positioning across multiple takes for editorial continuity.
• Remain available for any additional coverage or pickups the director calls for within the scheduled shoot days.
• Conduct yourself professionally on a working commercial set, respecting crew workflow and production scheduling.

What You Bring

• Prior on-camera experience in commercial production, print, television, or film work.
• Comfort taking direction and adjusting performance quickly in a commercial shoot environment.
• Full availability across both shoot dates, April 15 and 16, with no scheduling conflicts.
• A current headshot and any relevant performance credits to present during the casting process.

Why This Role

Virginia Film Office — Casting posts only paid positions, and this Richmond casting call for a commercial is a compensated engagement, not a deferred or speculative arrangement. The Virginia Film Office has a long track record of connecting local and regional talent with legitimate commercial and film production work shooting in Virginia. For performers building a commercial production reel, a two-day paid shoot is a concrete credit worth pursuing.

Apply now for the Richmond casting call for a commercial with Virginia Film Office — Casting and secure your spot before the April 15 and 16 shoot dates.