CASTING CALL:

Healthcare Commercials

PROJECT OVERVIEW & TONE:

We're seeking authentic talent to portray healthcare team members and patients for non-speaking b-roll scenes that will illustrate the patient care journey across various settings. We are creating a warm, professional, and approachable healthcare environment that reflects the diversity of Tulare and Kings Counties. We aim to capture genuine interactions that communicate trust, expertise, and compassionate care. This is a paid opportunity for actors in Fresno, Tulare & Kings Counties, and neighboring communities.

USAGE: Non-speaking b-roll footage for web and event videos, lifetime usage rights

PRIVACY: No real patient data will be used during filming. All scenes will be HIPAA-compliant and staged for privacy protection. Talent will be required to sign confidentiality agreements.

ROLE SPECS:

  • Physicians (2-3): Ages 35-65, diverse backgrounds, confident but approachable demeanor, comfortable portraying medical expertise through non-verbal communication

  • Nurses/Nurse Practitioners (2-3): Ages 28-55, diverse backgrounds, emphasizing women in these roles, warm and attentive presence

  • Front Desk Staff (1-2): Ages 25-50, friendly and efficient manner, professional appearance

  • Public Health Nurse/Case Manager (1-2): Ages 30-55, supportive presence, good at explaining visual materials

  • Social Worker (1): Ages 30-60, compassionate demeanor, good at portraying supportive conversations

  • Adult Child with Elder Parent (2): Adult ages 35-55, Parent ages 70+, showing respectful supportive relationship

  • Solo Adult Patients (3-4): Ages 30-75, diverse backgrounds, able to convey both concern and relief

  • Community Members (2-3): Various ages, representing the diversity of Central California

WARDROBE GUIDANCE:
Clinic-appropriate neutrals, no logos, light layers; patients in everyday attire

Care team in role-appropriate attire (scrubs, doctors coats, stethescopes, etc.), will be provided by production.

PRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be available for a full 8-hour shooting day

    • includes 30 minute lunch break

      • Lunch & Crafty will be provided

    • (x2) 15 minute breaks.

  • Strong non-verbal communication skills

  • Natural on-camera presence without dialogue

TENTATIVE SHOOT DATES & LOCATION:

Up to four (4) days of filming during December, 2025 & January 2026 - Visalia, California

ACTORS DAY RATE:

Starting at $120 per day.

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR VIDEO AUDITION

If you are interested in an in person audition we ask that you:

  1. submit a simple 3-5 minute phone video audition through our submission form below. File uploads are limited to a maximum of 10MB. If you have difficulties submitting through our online form, feel free to email auditions to frontdesk@rodartemedia.com

  2. Submit your audition by no later than November 30, 2025.

Thank you for your interest! Selected candidates will be contacted for callback sessions where we'll pair providers with patients to create authentic interactions.

SUBMISSION REQUIRMENTS:

Video Auditions should be formatted by the requirements listed below. If some requirements can not be met, we ask that you explain what difficulties you had with your submission, so that we can refine our process in the future.

SLATE (30 Seconds):

  • Full name

  • Current city/location

  • Role(s) you're submitting for

  • Confirmation of your availability for shoot dates (listed above)

  • Disclosure of any visible tattoos or piercings

FRAMING AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Record both waist-up and full-body shots so we can see your movement and posture

  • Use natural light when possible (no harsh shadows)

  • No filters or heavy editing

  • Wear appropriate attire, if possible, for the role (scrubs or business-casual for care team; everyday attire for patients)

Optional Action Sequences (2-4 minutes total)

Please record yourself performing one or more of the following sequences, please note before performance, which role you will be performing. Performances may include spoken parts, or can be mit-out-sound:

For Care Team Roles:

  • Physicians & Nurses: Enter an exam room, greet a patient (imaginary), review a chart, demonstrate supportive listening, then transition to a brief handoff with a colleague

  • Nurses/NPs: Check vitals (mime the actions), explain something using a visual aid, show active listening and reassurance

  • Front Desk: Welcome someone arriving, check them in, hand them materials, provide directions

  • Case Manager/PHN: Review a checklist, explain something to a patient using point-and-explain techniques, provide a warm and reassuring send-off

  • Social Worker: Sit with a patient (imaginary), demonstrate supportive conversation, offer resources (pamphlet or form)

For Patient/Community Roles:

  • All patient types: Arrive at front desk, check in, be seated in waiting area, follow a care provider to exam room, engage in a consult, exit with after-visit materials

  • Adult with Elder Parent: Show helping an older person check in, assisting them to a seat, helping them understand information

AUDITION SUBMISSION FORM

PLEASE READ: If you have trouble submitting through our form above, or encounter any other technical issues, please feel free to email your submissions to frontdesk@rodartemedia.com

Thank you!