A Callout for Contestants for Australian Idol + More Australian Casting Calls

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CAT (Caterpillar) Commercial  

A commercial for the construction brand CAT (Caterpillar) is casting a male actor of ethnically ambiguous or multiracial descent, aged 30–55, as a tech officer. Talent, who will play a character communicating with their on-site team through a video call, will work in Melbourne on 12 or 13 Aug. Pay is AU$9,000 for an estimated eight hours of work.   

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Australian Idol  

TV talent contest Australian Idol is casting unsigned singers of all genders, aged 15-35, who are permanent residents of Australia. Talent will work at a to-be-announced location over to-be-announced dates. This opportunity is unpaid. 

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Branded Content Shoot  

A shoot for a car accessories brand is casting a male actor, aged 29–50. Talent, who will not be required to speak, will work in Melbourne and/or Macedon on 5–7 Aug. Pay is AU$4,000 for an estimated two days of work. 

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Short Film: The Last Supper  

A short film about two former lovers who reunite for one last meal “to finish the conversation that tore them apart” is casting a male and a female actor, aged 18–35. Talent will work in Sydney on to-be-announced dates in Nov. Pay is US$500 for an estimated three days of work. 

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Parramatta Studio Shoot  

An agency studio shoot in Parramatta is casting a female actor-creator, aged 25–30, who is comfortable creating ad-style UGC content with an iPhone. Talent will work in Parramatta on a to-be-announced date. Pay is AU$500–AU$750 for an estimated five hours of work. 

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Drifter Lifestyle Shoot  

A documentary-style campaign celebrating "the spirit of travel, capturing genuine moments of adventure, connection and exploration", is casting actors of any gender, aged 22–30. Talent, who should be comfortable acting in swimwear, will work in Auckland and Wellington, New Zealand, on to-be-announced dates. Pay is NZ$2,400 for an estimated six days of work. 

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Fintech Brand Content Shoot 

A fintech brand is seeking actors of all genders, who are of white/European descent and aged 30–40,  to feature in a series of 15 short-form social media videos. Talent, who should be comfortable with a mix of scripted and ad-libbed delivery, will work in Collingwood, Melbourne, on 4 Aug. Pay is AU$1,200 for an estimated one day of work. 

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Major US Feature Film, Extras

A major US feature film shooting in Australia is casting male and female actors, aged 18+, as extras. Talent will work in Sydney on to-be-announced dates in Aug. and Sept. Pay is AU$256.45 per day. 

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Alcohol Brand Campaign 

An ad campaign for an alcohol brand is casting actors of any gender, aged 25+, to play "quintessential Aussie characters" who are "full of personality". Talent will work in Victoria on 31 Aug.–1 Sept. Pay is AU$3,500 for an estimated 10 hours of work. 

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JD Sports Campaign  

A JD Sports campaign is casting actors of any gender, aged 25–55, as extras. Talent, who will be portraying corporate workers and must have their own suits, will work at Sydney’s Olympic Park on 31 July. Pay is AU$200 for an estimated four hours of work.

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New Car Feeling Stewart Toyota Commercial  

A 60-second commercial for Sydney’s Stewart Toyota Sutherland, “celebrating the joy of getting a new car”, is casting: a male actor, aged 30–50, as a wheel-hugging tradie; a female actor, aged 30–60, as a librarian-esque parking perfectionist; a female actor, aged 35–50, as a parent; an actor of any gender, aged 8–12, who can hold a downbeat stare; a male actor, aged 30–60, to play a service spy. Talent will work in Sydney on 15–16 Sept. Pay is AU$500 for an estimated three hours of work.  

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Brand Film  

A property brand film is casting: a female actor, aged 25–37, as a “polished” woman balancing a professional life with being a mother; a male actor, aged 25–37, as the “grounded and handsome” partner of the female lead; a male actor, aged 58–80, as a retiree and happy downsizer. Talent will work in Canberra on to-be-announced dates in late July or early Aug. Pay is AU$1,000–AU$1,500 for the hero couple for an estimated 10 hours of work; AU$500–AU$1,000 for the retiree for an estimated five hours of work.

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Ellie Grace Jewellery Social Media Ads  

A short jewellery brand video and B-roll shoot is casting a female actor of white/European descent, aged 25–37. Talent will work remotely on a to-be-announced date. Pay is AU$200 for an estimated one hour of work. 

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Performance Ad Shoots US Talent  

An actor of any gender, who is American but based in Sydney and aged 20–45, is wanted for a series of short-form performance ads due to run on social media platforms. Talent will work in Sydney on to-be-announced dates. Pay is AU$1,000–AU$2,000 for an estimated eight hours of work.

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