Catch Casting

15/01/2025

***** Applications have now closed for this. Thanks to everyone who applied - we will be in touch mid next week with anyone shortlisted *****

Happy New Year

We are currently casting for a Women in Sport project.

Do you know a keen young female rugby player aged 5 – 8?

THE ROLE
We are looking for a young girl aged 5 – 8 yrs old who plays rugby / ripper rugby or is very keen to start this year.

Our hero girl is learning what it means to be a part of something and figuring out how she fits into this big, exciting new world of sport. She is a bright-eyed kid, brimming with excitement. She is small but determined and there’s an undeniable spark about her.
Previous acting experience is not necessary.

DATES & PAYMENT
The potential participants must be Auckland based or nearby and be available for the shoot date of 15th February. If selected for the role the child will be paid $6000.
This payment is for the shoot day and for the commercial to air on NZ TV, In Stores and on the Internet for 1 year. There will also be photography, mainly for Online and Instore. The campaign is sponsored by a NZ telecommunications company.

TO APPLY
Take a photo of the child and make a short video of around 2 minutes long. Then fill in this easy little form and upload the photo and video.

The video can be shot on a phone or tablet – ideally in landscape mode. Please follow these instructions.

Part 1.
The girl should tell us her name and where she comes from, and tell us whether you play rugby/ripper rugby or even if you aspire to play in the future.
Then tell us a short story. It can be any story inspired by the word “hero”. For example a story about someone you admire. Please keep it to no more than 1 minute long.

Part 2.
Shoot this part in close up on just the girl’s face. Act out a little moment as if she is about to go on the field. She should have wide eyes, full of anticipation, fear, and mixed with excitement. She takes a calming breath as she looks out to the field she’s about to play on. Maybe she hears a cheer from a parent behind her so looks to the side, gives her parent a small smile, looks ahead and puts her game face on, then runs off as if onto the field. Please keep it to no more than 1 minute long.

Both videos combined should be no longer than TWO MINUTES

NOTE
We don't accept applications via DMs or Direct Message so please use the link above.
The potential participants must be Auckland based or nearby and be available for the shoot date of 15th February.

Ngā mihi,
Catch

12/11/2024

***UPDATE - this role has now been cast. Thanks to all the great families that applied! *****

GOT A COOL GRANDAD?!
WHAT ABOUT A STASH OF OLD FAMILY HOME MOVIES?!

We are casting a NZ TV commercial about community, family and looking after each other.

A GRANDAD AND HIS WIDER FAMILY

A man in his 70s/80s/90s with his adult children and some young adult or teenage grandchildren.

We are wanting to cast an extended family of 4 or 5 people.
Ideally you would have some old videos and/or DVDs of family celebrations, memories and moments that you can watch together.

Ideally you will all live in Auckland or the wider Auckland area

DATES & PAYMENT…
If you are selected for a role you will be required for 1 day of filming from the 6th to the 10th December. Anyone auditioning must be available for these anticipated dates.
The commercials will screen on NZ television, Internet and Cinema for 1 year.

Payment if cast:

Grandad $5000 (minus tax)
Family Members $3000 each (minus tax)

NOTE: we don’t accept applications via DMs or direct message, so please make sure to
contact the email address. You must have a clean criminal record to apply for this project and standard background checks will be done.

08/11/2024

***UPDATE - this role has now been cast. Thanks to everyone who applied we met some great people! *****

We are looking for a range of people to appear in a Television Commercial for a NZ company. The story is about community, family and looking after each other.

PEOPLE WE NEED IN THE WIDER AUCKLAND AREA …
FLOOD OR DISASTER VICTIM

A woman aged 35 – 55 who has experienced flooding or a disaster in her home similar to the 2023 Auckland floods, the earthquakes or Cyclone
Gabrielle.
We understand this is a really sensitive issue for many people and all applications and questions will be treated with care and understanding.
Payment if cast: $5000 (minus tax)

LGBTQI TEEN BOY AND HIS MUM OR AUNT OR COUSIN

A young person aged 13 – 18 years old who is interested in wearing make up and has a close relationship with their Mum or an Aunt or Cousin. We also encourage those who identify as non binary or trans to apply.
Payment if cast: $5000 each (minus tax)
DATES & PAYMENT …
If you are selected for a role you will be required for 1 day of filming from the 6th to the 10th December. Anyone auditioning must be available for these anticipated dates.
The commercials will screen on NZ television, Internet and Cinema for 1 year.

CONTACT US …
Please email us with the following information:
First and Last Names
Recent photos of the applicants
Contact details – phone number and email
Ages of kids and teens if relevant
Where you live
Finally a bit about your lived experience if relevant to the above
EMAIL TO: [email protected]
NOTE: we don’t accept applications via DMs or direct message, so please make sure to
contact the email address.

Send a message to learn more

07/11/2024

***UPDATE - this role has now been cast. Thanks to all the great people that applied! *****

We are looking for some people to appear in a Television Commercial for a NZ company. The story is about community, family and looking after each other.

THE ROLES ...

LGBTQI TEEN BOY AND HIS MUM OR AUNT OR COUSIN
A young person aged 13 – 18 years old who is interested in wearing make up and has a close relationship with their Mum or an Aunt or Cousin. We also encourage those who identify as non binary or trans to apply.

Payment if cast: $5000 each (minus tax)

DATES & PAYMENT …

If you are selected for a role you will be required for 1 day of filming from the 6th to the 10th December. Anyone auditioning must be available for these anticipated dates.

The commercials will screen on NZ television, Internet and Cinema for 1 year.

CONTACT US …

Please email us with the following information:
First and Last Names
Recent photos of the applicants
Contact details – phone number and email
Ages of kids and teens if relevant
Where you live
Finally a bit about your lived experience if relevant to the above

EMAIL TO: [email protected]

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

11/07/2024

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

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

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

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

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

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.

28/04/2024

Actors with Authentic Slavic, Italian or Russian accents to appear in a Feature Film!

Kia ora!

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

WHO…

We’re looking for actors above the age of 60 who have an authentic Slavic, Italian, Eastern European or Russian accent. Open to any gender. Must already be based in New Zealand. No previous acting experience required.

DATES & PAYMENT…

The potential participant must be available to work for approximately 4 days between June - July 2024. There may also be some fittings/rehearsals in May.
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.

AUDITIONS...

Auditions will take place at our offices in Auckland, instructions to be provided.

CONTACT US…

If interested, please email [email protected] with:
a recent photo, name, location city, age, a bit about where your accent is from and also your contact details.

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

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY MAY 1ST

17/03/2024

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

We are looking for a newborn baby (or as close to as possible) for a commercial to screen on TV in NZ.

Note: you MUST be Auckland based.

This is will be a match to one character throughout his years growing up and we are looking for as close to newborn babies as possible.

We are happy to receive applications for babies a few months old. Key traits are:
- Pākehā
- Blue eyes (but not a deal breaker)

DATES & PAYMENT
The potential participants must be available to shoot on one day between 4th – 7th April

Those selected for roles will be paid $750 minus tax and will include a parent / chaperone to be with them on set.

We will also cast a back up baby to be paid $400 (including a parent / chaperone) to be on set. If used in the final edit the payments will be reversed.

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

Ngā mihi,
Catch

28/02/2024

*** UPDATE - applications have now closed. THanks to everyone who put their hand up! ****
Casting Call! Asian Footballers aged 7 - 10 yrs old!

We are looking for an Asian / St Asian / Sth East Asian boy who plays football aged 7 - 10 yrs old and his Mum aged 30s - 40s for a commercial to screen on TV in NZ.

Real Son / Mum pairings only please. We will not cast individuals!

DATES & PAYMENT
The potential participants must be Auckland based and be available to shoot on one of these dates:

Sat 9th, Sun 10th, or Mon 11th March. Tuesday 12th March is a weather contingency day. Anyone auditioning must be available for these anticipated dates.

Those selected for roles will be paid as follows, minus tax:
Mum $3000
Son $1000

This payment is for the shoot day and for the commercial to air on NZ TV and the Internet for 1 year – mainly as little introductions around the One Sports News.

Sorry but we can't accept applications if you have a criminal conviction

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

Ngā mihi,
Catch

27/02/2024

**** UPDATE - Applications for this have now closed. We had a huge response of great basketballers so thanks to everyone who applied **** Calling All Female Basketballers aged 14 - 16yrs old!

We are looking for a great female basketballer aged 14 - 16 yrs old and her Dad aged 40s - 50s for a commercial to screen on TV in NZ. Ideally the daughter can spin the ball on her finger but this isn't a deal breaker

Real Dad / Daughter pairings only please. We will not cast individuals!

DATES & PAYMENT
The potential participants must be Auckland based and be available to shoot on one of these dates:

Sat 9th, Sun 10th, or Mon 11th March. Tuesday 12th March is a weather contingency day. Anyone auditioning must be available for these anticipated dates.

Those selected for roles will be paid as follows, minus tax:
Dad $3000
Daughter $1000

This payment is for the shoot day and for the commercial to air on NZ TV and the Internet for 1 year – mainly as little introductions around the One Sports News.

Sorry but we can't accept applications if you have a criminal conviction

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

Ngā mihi,
Catch

30/01/2024

Casting Call!

Similar to our previous post we are looking for more Auckland based boys to audition for a small role in a film we are casting.

WHO?
A boy aged 5 - 8 yrs old. They must be Pākeha to play a younger version of an actor already cast. We're looking for quirky and unique kids. A loveable underdog ideally with brown eyes and brunette hair.

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.

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

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.