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11/07/2024

Kia ora!

We are casting an international TV series which is shooting in Auckland, New Zealand.

WHO…
We are looking for GIRLS aged between 5 – 7 years old.
They should be PĀKEHĀ with BLONDE or LIGHT BROWN HAIR and GREEN EYES. This is to match an older actor that has already been cast.
You MUST already be based in New Zealand. No previous acting experience required.

AUDITIONS...
Auditions will take place at our studio in Auckland, instructions to be provided. If you are not based in Auckland, we can organise a zoom audition.

DATES & PAYMENT…
The potential participant must be available to work for a few days
between October 2024 - March 2025. Specific dates to be confirmed.
This is a paid opportunity if chosen for the role. Please note there is no payment for auditioning.

CONTACT US…
If interested, please email [email protected] with:
a recent photo, name, location city, age, height & contact details.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY 17th JULY

NOTE: we don’t accept applications via DMs or direct message, so please make sure to contact the email address.

Ngā mihi,
Catch

03/07/2024

LOOKING FOR TEENS WITH ROCK CLIMBING EXPERIENCE for an INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM

Kia ora!
We are casting an international film which is shooting in Auckland, New Zealand.

WHO…
We are looking to audition FEMALE TEENS between the ages of 16 – 25 years old, that are already based in New Zealand.

You must have experience with ROCK CLIMBING / MOUNTAINEERING / ABSEILING and be comfortable climbing with a harness.

DATES & PAYMENT…

The potential participant must be available for rehearsals and training from OCTOBER 2024 & shoot the film from late JANUARY – MARCH 2025.

Anyone auditioning MUST be available for these anticipated dates.

This is a paid opportunity if chosen for the role. Please note there is no payment for auditioning.

CONTACT US…
If interested, please email [email protected] with:
- a recent photo
- name
- age
- location (city)
- contact details
- relevant experience you have.

NOTE: we DO NOT accept applications via DMs or direct message, so please make sure to contact the email address.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Thursday 11th July 2024

Ngā mihi,
Catch

30/05/2024

Casting for Japanese speakers! Please check out the photo for all the details...

17/05/2024

***UPDATE - applications have now closed. Thanks to all those who have applied***

Kia ora!

We are currently casting for a Māori Grandmother and her Māori 16 – 20 year old Grandson. We are looking for related family pairings from the community. It could be Nan and her real Grandson or a nephew or close family friend. Anyone can apply but you need to be based in the Auckland area for this one so we can audition you at our studios.

This is for a NZ brand TV commercial and there is a little bit of acting involved, but it’s pretty easy!
In the story the Grandson is visiting his Nan for a cup of tea, and they have a little chat / kōrero

DATES & PAYMENT

The potential participants must be available to shoot on one of these dates which will be decided closer to the time:

Tuesday 4th, Wednesday 5th or Thursday 6th June.
Anyone auditioning MUST be available for these anticipated dates.

Those selected for roles will be paid $5000 each (minus tax)

This payment is for the shoot day and for the commercial to air on NZ TV, Cinema, and the Internet for 1 year

Please note there is no payment for auditioning.

10/01/2024

Casting Call 🍿

We are looking for Auckland based boys aged 6 - 10 years old, to audition for a feature film.

Please read the post below for full information and requirements.

📧 send your applications with name, age, and location of your child to [email protected]

Note - we do not accept applications via DM or direct message.

13/12/2023

Casting Call! 📣🎹

We are looking for professional level piano players, based in Auckland, to appear as a hand double in a television series.
Please read the post below for full information and requirements.

📧 send your applications to [email protected]

Note - we do not accept applications via DM or direct message

Ngā mihi nui,
Catch

Casting Call ⭐️ 🎶 Musical TV Series Info below, email applications to- 📧 apply@catchcasting.com DEADLINE: Tuesday 21st N...

14/11/2023

Casting Call ⭐️ 🎶
Musical TV Series
Info below, email applications to
- 📧 [email protected]
DEADLINE: Tuesday 21st Nov

26/10/2023

**** UPDATE - these roles have now been cast. Thanks to everyone that applied! Ka nui te mihi ki a koutou! ****

We are casting a new commercial for the iconic brand Canterbury of New Zealand.

We’re looking for the following people based in AUCKLAND, WAIKATO & NORTH AUCKLAND.

MOTHER & DAUGHTER FARMERS
We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.
We’re looking for real Mum/Daughter pairings who live on or have their own farm. It would be ideal if you had your own dogs too! They can appear in the commercial with you.
Mum (30s/40s)
Daughter (around 8 – 13 years old)

KOROUA & TEEN MOKOPUNA/GRANDSON
Māori
Not necessarily a Grandad/Grandson, could be an uncle or Kaumātua of the boy. The teen should have some Kapa Haka experience & it would great if you’re both rugby fans or players too!
Koroua (70 and over)
Teen (14 – 18 years old)

DATES & PAYMENT…

The potential participants must be available to film the commercial on the week of November 20th 2023 – you will only be required for one day and they will most likely do it near where you live
Anyone auditioning MUST be available for these anticipated dates.

If you are selected for the role, you will be paid:

Mum - $4500
Daughter - $2500

Koroua - $4500
Teen - $2500

The commercial & photographs will be used on the internet and in stores for 12 months. You will be paid again if it extends passed this period.

Please note there is no payment for auditioning.

NOTE: we don’t accept applications via DMs or direct message, so please make sure to contact the email address.

12/10/2023

*** UPDATE - This has now been cast. Thanks to all the amazing kids that applied - we truly appreciate the time and effort you went to. Ngā mihi nui ki a koe me ngā mihi pai ***

Casting Call 📢 📣 🇳🇿

Kia ora!

We’re looking for an Imaginative 7-8 YEAR OLD GIRL to appear in an international commercial for a New Zealand brand.

We are doing a nationwide search for a New Zealand based girl to appear in a TV commercial that will shoot in New Zealand, Asia & Europe.
Whoever is cast will travel to each location as part of the shoot. A parent/guardian will also be required to travel and chaperone her.

We are looking for girls who are IMAGINATIVE & ADVENTUROUS and might also be SURFERS, TREE CLIMBERS, SKATERS, BMX or MOTO X RIDERS, DIVERS or GYMNASTS.
Swimming and climbing are things we’d like her to be able to do and she should not be scared of heights. Anyone who loves being underwater would be great!

THE GIRL – 7 - 8 YEARS OLD

Open to all ethnicities & backgrounds

She’s a bit of a hard case and has a fantastic imagination. She’s the sort of kid who wears her gumboots on the wrong feet because her mind is busy thinking of so many other things than her lefts and rights…

She loves to dress up in strange combos and her teachers always look forward to seeing the next day’s outfit.

DATES & PAYMENT…

The potential participants must be available to travel & work between the
13th November – 10th December 2023.
Anyone auditioning MUST be available for these anticipated dates.

The child selected for the role will be paid:

$500 per shoot day (approx. 9 shoot days)
$300 per travel/rest day (approx. 18 travel/lay days).

In addition she will be paid a usage fee - either $15,000 or $33,000 to appear in the commercial campaign for 12 months. The final fee will depend on which countries the material is used in.

The parent/guardian who travels with her as chaperone will also be paid $400 per day – for up to 29 days.
Please note there is no payment for auditioning.

CONTACT US…

Parent or Guardians should email us with ALL of the following in

1. Recent Photo
2. First and Last Name
3. Child’s Age
4. Location in NZ
5. A bit about the child, what sports she plays, interests or hobbies or any other cool bits of information about her!
6. Parent/Guardian contact details – phone number and email

DO NOT DM US: we don’t accept applications via DMs or direct message, so please make sure to contact the email address.

04/10/2023

CASTING CALL 🎉
**** UPDATE - applications are now closed for this. Thanks to everyone who got in touch! ******

We’re looking for real gay couples to audition for a TV commercial

KIA ORA!
We are looking for real female same s*x couples in their 60s+ to appear in a New Zealand Television commerical.
The characters are a couple of hard workers, salt of the earth-types who are semi-retired.

Applicants MUST be AUCKLAND based. No previous acting experience required.

Shoot Dates: 26th, 27th & 28th October 2023 (you will be required for 2 of these dates).

If chosen for the commercial, you will be paid $8,500 each, to appear in the campaign for 12 months.

NOTE: there is no fee for auditioning.

If this sounds like you & your partner, please get in touch with the following information:
NAMES
CITY YOU LIVE
AGE
A BIT ABOUT YOURSELVES
CONTACT DETAILS
+ A RECENT PHOTO

Send your applications to [email protected] as soon as possible please

Ngā mihi nui,
Catch

02/10/2023

SHORT FILM CASTING CALL 🎉
Looking for boys aged 12-14 years old who are based in Auckland.
Read the post below for more details and please email [email protected] to apply 📧
DEADLINE: October 17th 2023

26/07/2023

BEHIND THE SMILE

Kia ora

Are you someone or know someone who has overcome mental health challenges and/or has a powerful life story, that others would benefit from hearing?"

We’re looking for everyday people with unique faces and big smiles who have experienced mental health challenges and are willing to share their story for a charity campaign.

We are looking for faces from all different backgrounds, ages, gender, abilities and ethnicities, to capture the true diversity of lived experiences. We encourage people who are willing to talk about any life or mental health struggle
To be considered for this campaign you must be over 18 years, willing to have your portrait taken and story told, live in Auckland and be available for a few hours during the last 2 weeks of August 2023.
Shoot Dates: Approx 5 hours, between 18 - 27 August.

Any travel expenses within Auckland will be paid but this is a non-paid opportunity for charity.

We are looking for faces from all different backgrounds, ages, gender, abilities and ethnicities, to capture the true diversity of lived experiences. We encourage people who are willing to talk about any life or mental health struggle.

How will it work?
This is for a charity exhibition where people will be able to see your portrait while wearing headphones so that while they look at your picture - they will be able to hear audio of you telling your own story.

The charity will also make use of donated space on
billboards and in print for a few weeks. So your image may also be featured on these.

The aim is to help raise awareness about mental health by sharing the stories of everyday people.

Everyday people from all walks of life are encouraged to apply! For example:

-Farmers
-Refugees
-Young People aged 18 - 35
-Māori, Pacifica & Asian
-Anyone with a great personal story

If this sounds like you or someone you know please get in touch with the following information

NAME
A BIT ABOUT YOURSELF - A PARAGRAPH ABOUT YOUR STORY there are no rules about what you want to tell us
CONTACT DETAILS
A COUPLE OF RECENT PHOTOS, ideally smiling!

Send your applications to [email protected]

We are only accepting applications via email, please do not contact via messenger.

Behind The Smile 🙂mental health awarenessPlease read below for more info and email to apply 🙏🏼 kiaora@catchcasting.com

26/07/2023

Behind The Smile 🙂
mental health awareness
Please read below for more info and email to apply 🙏🏼 [email protected]

21/07/2023

Thanks to everyone who has applied to this project, we have had a great response and applications are now closed, we may also be in touch with some of the applicants for another upcoming paid job! Catch

We are casting a NZ TV commercial for retirement living to shoot in Auckland and we’re looking for real couples and individuals who are happy to portray a couple. The story is about two much loved family members, who are about to make the big change into retirement living. It’s a story about love and family connection with all their family gathering around a big table with them. This is a paid opportunity.

Note: you MUST be Auckland based.

FEMALE – aged approx. 70
One of those Mums that always has been able to juggle a multitude of things at one time. Lively, not only raised her kids but headed the PTA and coached the swimming team at college. She’s not a busy body, just good at managing stuff. Especially her family. Strong, loving, and artistic to boot.

MALE – aged approx. 70
There’s a kind of strong gruffness to him that feels old school kiwi-as, but he’s still pretty dapper and looks bloody chipper. Behind his mask though is the softest parent you could have asked for. Always ready to laugh with his kids, he’s a joker.

DATES & PAYMENT…

The potential participants must be available to work for 2 days between 10th – 12th August 2023.
Anyone auditioning MUST be available for these anticipated dates.

If you are selected for the role, you will be paid $15,500 to appear in the commercial campaign for 12 months. This will include NZ TV, Online and an printed campaign such as billboards. Please note there is no payment for auditioning.

We are open to casting real life couples or individuals!
Note: you MUST be Auckland based.

10/07/2023

***** UPDATE - appplications have now closed *****

CASTING CALL ☎️ *ring ring*

Kids wanted for NZ based film! Details below:

We are looking for boys between the ages of 9 - 12 years old.
Must be of Māori or Polynesian decent and already based in New Zealand. We need kids with long hair, at least shoulder length!

Ngā mihi nui!

28/06/2023

**** Applications are now closed *****

CASTING CALL 📣

Teens wanted for NZ based film! Details below:

We are looking for those who are between the ages 14 - 18 years old, to portray a male character who is 16 years old.

Must be of Hawaiian, Māori, or Polynesian decent and already based in New Zealand.

DEADLINE: Friday 30th June

Ngā mihi,
Catch

08/06/2023

Kia ora!

We are looking for IDENTICAL OR SIMILAR LOOKING FRATERNAL MALE TWIN BABIES who are approximately 8 MONTHS OLD. 👶🏼👶🏼
We are matching these babies to a family that are already cast, so ideally the twins would have blue eyes.

This is for a feature film that will shoot in AUCKLAND between June 16th - 19th 2023.

If selected, the twins will be required for either 1 or 2 shoot days and if selected, you will be paid $600 per child, per day - as well as $400 per day for a parent chaperone on set.

Please note there is no fee for auditioning.

Applicants MUST already be AUCKLAND based.

If this sounds like your children, please send the following information to: [email protected]
- Children’s Names
- Recent Photos
- Eye Colour
- Age & Date of Birth
- Location Suburb
- Parents Name and Contact Details

DEADLINE: Please get back to us by Friday 9th June @ 4pm

We don’t accept application via DM or Direct Message so please remember to EMAIL!

04/05/2023

***UPDATE*** Thanks to everyone who got in touch for this. Applications are closed

Kia ora

We are looking for rangatahi / young people aged 16 – 22 who are ENTREPRENEURS or MAKERS!

Ideally your business can be depicted well on film, with a visual language to it.

This is for a well known cereal brand commercial and will air in NZ in 2024.

If selected for the shoot you will be required for a day around 17th or 18th July – exact date still to be confirmed. The shoot will take place in Auckland.
If selected for the shoot you will be paid $4000 for your involvement

There is no acting involved, you just need to be yourself
Get in touch with us if you have a started a business!

02/05/2023

We love bees, awesome response to this one, thanks to everyone who applied!

We are looking for rangatahi / young people aged 16 – 22 who have some involvement with BEEKEEPING!

28/04/2023

We’re looking for the fastest bid caller around! 📣

Kia ora, we are casting an international film based in New Zealand. We’re looking for those with bid calling, auctioneer or horse race calling experience to audition.

Please read the flyer below for all details.

Remember to please send applications to: [email protected] as we do not accept DM or Direct Message applications.

DEADLINE: Wednesday 3rd May 2023

Ngā mihi,
Catch

20/03/2023

**** UPDATE: He mihi nui ki a koutou katoa. A huge thanks to everyone who applied. All roles have now been cast ****** Calling all All Blacks super fans!

Are you a die-hard supporter who lives and breathes everything All Blacks?
How do you show your support and what makes you stand out from the other All Blacks supporters?

SOME EXAMPLES OF THE PEOPLE WE NEED …
People with All Blacks tattoos
Collectors of All Blacks memorabilia
Anyone who has built a dedicated All Blacks memorabilia space (ie. basement / garage)
People with ticket stubs from a lot of All Blacks games
A garage full of All Blacks jerseys
People with All Blacks decals on their car
Farmers with signs in their paddocks or on their water tanks
Giant flag wavers
Groups of friends, families and couples who live and breathe the ABs

BUT ANYTHING GOES WE ARE OPEN TO HEARING YOUR STORIES!

DETAILS, DATES & PAYMENT FOR THE ROLES…
If you are selected for a role you will be required for 1 day of filming between 27th – 29th May 2023. We will be shooting these in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch so if you are selected you will need to be near one of those cities.

If selected for the shoot you will be paid between $2500 - $4500 depending on the size of the role. You may also be paid another $1800 if you are used in the connected print campaign. We would likely want to film you at your home, work, or possibly in your community.

The commercials will screen on NZ TV, Cinema, Online and Stadium Screen for 6 months this year.

You MUST be over 25 years old to apply as this is for an alcohol brand
You MUST NOT have any criminal convictions - including drink driving or loss of licence.

Note we CANNOT accept submissions via direct message.

Ngā mihi,
Catch

26/02/2023

Kids Casting Call!

We’re pushing out for more submissions.
Looking for 3 - 6 year old Child Actors based in either Auckland or Christchurch.

Details below, remember to please send applications to [email protected] 👶🏼
DEADLINE: This Friday 3rd March - 10am

We are still going through the first round of applications so if you applied in that round you don't have to submit again. We will contact you if we have to.

NOTE: we don't accept applications via DMs or Direct Message so please use the email address on the flyer.

Ngā mihi,
Catch

17/02/2023

Kia ora koutou,

Kei te rapu a Caravan Carpark Films i ētahi kaiwhakaari mō tētahi hōtaka ka pāhotia ki te hōngere TVNZ 2 me TVNZ+.E rapu ana mātou i tētahi tamaiti, kōtiro rānei i waenga i te 9 me te 13 tau te pakeke, e matatau ana ki te kōrero i te reo Māori(ka mātua ake, mēnā e waea ana ki te mita o te Tai Rāwhiti). Kaua e māharahara mēnā kāore o wheako kaiwhakaari. Ka utua te kaiwhiwhi mō tēnei mahi.Ka tīmata ngā mahi hopu a te mutunga o te Aperira/Paengawhāwhā ki Tamaki Makaurau. Ka utua hoki ngā kaihautu waka mō ngā haereere I te Ika a Māui.

Caravan Carpark Films is casting for a one-off Te Reo Māori drama that will screen on TVNZ 2 and TVNZ+. We are looking for a child actor (Male or Female) aged between 9 - 13 years of age who is confident in Te Reo Māori and would ideally be confident with Ngāti Porou mita. No previous acting experience is necessary. Paid opportunity. Shooting in late April in Auckland. Travel and chaperone costs can be covered within the North Island.

Ngā mihi nui, Catch

15/02/2023

Kia ora koutou

Some bad news on our casting call for Dare Devil Kids. This job has been put on a hold by the client for reasons totally beyond our control ... at this stage we are no longer accepting applications.

Some AMAZING kids have been sent in to us for this project and we are really disappointed we couldn't run auditions for a cool project.

Our apologies to all those who have already applied, we will be in contact directly over the next few days with each and every one of you.

Our thoughts also go out to all whānau dealing with the after effects of Cyclone Gabrielle at this tough time.

Ngā mihi nui
The team at Catch Casting

07/02/2023

Kids Casting Call! ⏰

Looking for 3 - 6 year old Child Actors based in either Auckland or Christchurch.

Details below, remember to please send applications to [email protected] 👶🏼

19/01/2023

***UPDATE: These roles have now been cast. Thanks to everyone who applied and auditioned!****

Kia ora and Happy New Year!

We are looking for people who are very competitive in certain sports 🎾🏉⚽️🏇
Please see the image for more information and email us.. please do not DM us here, use the email thanks!

07/12/2022

Bad Behaviour is premiering at 2023! Congratulations Alice Englert and all the team. Sundance here we come 🥳For more info on tickets and how to attend from January 19 - 29 visit: festival.sundance.org

31/10/2022

Casting Call! We are seeking performers of Indian heritage in NZ who have athletic builds similar to a boxer or a wrestler.
Read the flyer below for info on how to apply.

Please don't DM us, but use the email on the flyer to get in touch!

Deadline: Monday 7th November 2022 at 10am

Ngā mihi
Catch

20/10/2022

Catch Casting Call! ☎️ Seeking performers of Filipino heritage in NZ.
Read the flyer below for info on how to apply. Please don't DM us, but use the email on the flyer to get in touch!
Deadline: Tuesday 25th October 2022 at 10am
Ngā mihi
Catch

06/10/2022

This time last year on the set of 🩸

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