The History Channel has released a new kids casting call for their upcoming commercial! African American boys and girls who are between the ages of 8 and 14 years old are needed to be in the upcoming shoot. The History Channel Promo shoot will be filming on Monday, September 19th in the Bronzeville/ Chicago area. If your child model or actor has what it takes to be appear in the upcoming commercial, this is the perfect audition for them! This is a great paying shoot. Child models and actors will be paid $350.00 for eight hours of filming. Not only will they make some money to add to their piggy bank, but they will be in a national commercial for the History Channel!
About the History Channel
HISTORY, now reaching more than 98 million homes, is the leading destination for award-winning original series and specials that connect viewers with history in an informative, immersive and entertaining manner across all platforms. The network’s all-original programming slate, including scripted event programming, features a roster of hit series including American Pickers, American Restoration, Ax Men, Counting Cars, Ice Road Truckers, Pawn Stars, and Swamp People as well as HISTORY®’s first scripted series Vikings, and epic miniseries and special programming such as The Bible and the Emmy® Award-winning Hatfields & McCoys, Gettysburg, Vietnam in HD, America The Story of Us and 102 Minutes That Changed America. [History]
Key Details
PROJECT: History Channel Promo Shoot
AUDITION DATE: Tentatively Monday, 9/19
AUDITION LOCATION: Ravenswood
SHOOT DATE: Wednesday, 9/21
SHOOT LOCATION: Bronzeville/Chicago
USAGE/RUN: This promo will run a couple months and it will be a buy out.
RATE: $350/8
Roles & Requirements
NON-UNION EXTRA ROLE
ROLES: AFRICAN AMERICAN KIDS!
Boy/Girl, African American, Age Range: 8 – 14 years old. We are looking for late elementary/early middle school aged kids. This is a non-speaking extra role, but your child must be able to take direction well from the director. We are looking for kids that have experience being on a set, auditioning, and/or have a professional acting resume. Please attach an acting resume if your child has one.
NOTE: Your child MUST had a Valid IL Work Permit through 4 Star Casting or a local talent agency. Please attach a photo of your child’s work permit in your submission and provide the employer that is listed on the work permit.
Instructions for Submissions
If interested and available, send an email with the following to 4starcasting@gmail.com:
1) Put HISTORY PROMO KID in the subject line.
2) Include name, age, height, weight, MEASUREMENTS, phone number, current zip code and email address.
3) Send 2 RECENT, candid photos of your child (one full length and one from the shoulders up so we can clearly see your face). The better the photo quality, the better your chance of being chosen. If your child has a professional headshot, please attach that as well.
4) NAME YOUR JPEG WITH YOUR FULL NAME!
5) Please confirm your child’s availability for an audition on Monday, 9/19 and the shoot date on Wednesday, 9/21.
6) Please attach a photo of your child’s current work permit and confirm the employer listed on the work permit.