Searching for males

Casting for a short Christmas commercial, which will feature a diversity of toys from a chain store, including dolls and board games.

We kindly welcome models/actors in all levels of skills and experiences, from modelling to puppetry.

It will be released during Christmas 2026 and 2027 in TV channels, social media, billboards, and online stores internationally.

The production will be filmed for 1 day during late October. Expenditures for travel and accommodation are fully sponsored for talents. Models will be high-paid in this production.

Fee for models: €2,200/day (with €3,000 buyout fee)
Fee for puppeteers: €2,000/day

Model:
Gender: Male
Age: 18 to 40 years old
Ethnicity: European/Asian/Mixed

Casting energetic, charismatic models, with great creativity. Models should be able to showcase expressive reactions and work in concert in various scenarios.

Working in collaboration, models are expected to bring the toys to life for different settings, while demonstrating the vibrancy and charm of toys featured.

A variety of backgrounds, costumes, and toys will be provided for models, such as Christmas board games. The tasks involve hand modelling as well.

To apply, candidates should submit the following videos:
1. 1-min self-introduction and half-body profile
2. 1-min close-up, slow demonstration of hands and wrists on various sides, with a white background
3. Recent showreels (optional)

Please make sure you have updated headshots. All videos should be shot in 720p or above and horizontally.

Puppeteer:
Gender: Male
Age: 18 to 45 years old

Seeking passionate, creative puppeteers to collaborate systematically and play multiple roles, including animals and mascots.

Both hand puppetry and rod puppetry are involved in the production. Some scenes are shot by green screen.

We welcome puppeteers with all levels of skills and experiences.

Submission for applicants:
1. 2-min introduction video (including why would you like to apply for the role)
2. 2-min demonstration of skills made specifically for this project (e.g. homemade puppet show)
3. A relevant, recent showreel (optional)

*All videos should be filmed clearly in 720p or above, and please tell us the position you are applying for in each video.