"The Leap" and Companion Specs - Casting Networks
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"The Leap" And Companion Specs

Commercial Non Union
Los Angeles
Synopsis:

Casting a series of high-production-value short spec commercials designed as definitive calling cards for everyone. The centerpiece is a dramatic athletic shoe commercial with a social and humanistic twist. The others are shorter, humorous pieces with a dash of the surreal and some physical movement/dance thrown in. hese videos will showcase the team's ability to deliver world-class aesthetics and technical precision. The production offers a deeply collaborative environment where the team of industry pros and young creatives each have a voice in the creative process. Ultimately, this project serves as a powerful portfolio piece - especially for actors -- to open doors to high-tier, larger-scale commercial work. By executing this vision exactly as intended, the team will create visually beautiful work that proves their collective capabilities to future clients.

Roles For This Project

  • Commercial
    Supporting: $100-$25...

    Role Rate:

    Supporting: $100-$250 (depending on Experience)
    Man Los Angeles 35 - 45 Non Union Commercial
    Submissions Due: 08/01/2026

    Rugged, weathered, grim-faced. A border guard who has a quota to meet. He doesn’t like to give up - both for pride and because of the dire consequences of failure. Russian pronunciation a plus.

  • Commercial
    $80-$150 Woman Los Angeles 65 - 75 Non Union Commercial
    Submissions Due: 07/10/2026

    Has seen her fair share of war/conflict - bombings, invasion. We see that in her face. Fleeing to find a better life.

  • Commercial
    $80-$150 Man Los Angeles 40 - 50 Non Union Commercial
    Submissions Due: 07/10/2026

    Refugee from Africa, fleeing political conflict; has seen his share of suffering; strong and determined; seeking freedom and a better life.

  • Commercial
    $80-$150 Man Los Angeles 65 - 75 Non Union Commercial
    Submissions Due: 07/10/2026

    Tough but gentle - a life of hardship; fleeing war, invasion. We see this in his face.

  • Commercial
    Principal: $150– $25...

    Role Rate:

    Principal: $150– $250/day (dep on experience)
    Woman Los Angeles 10 - 13 Non Union Commercial
    Submissions Due: 07/08/2026

    Lean, lanky, determined. A migrant. She’s suffered a lot in her time fleeing a life of war overseas in an unnamed country - including things she’s like to forget. But she maintains a fierce, indeed positive spirit. Someone who remains a kid at heart - but who doesn’t take no for an answer. Athletic ... [See More]

  • Commercial
    Supporting: $100-$25...

    Role Rate:

    Supporting: $100-$250 (depending on Experience)
    Woman Los Angeles 25 - 30 Non Union Commercial
    Submissions Due: 07/08/2026

    Quirky-cute, Midwestern, geeky, wholesome. Bit of a wallflower, fresh-faced and focused on her job; mixes vintage pieces into wardrobe, knits; she’s spent some time carving out her own space in the office. Think Mae Whitman (Perks of Being a Wallflower); Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle (from Pen15); An... [See More]

  • Commercial
    Principal: $150– $25...

    Role Rate:

    Principal: $150– $250/day (dep on experience)
    Woman Los Angeles 18 - 25 Non Union Commercial
    Submissions Due: 07/08/2026

    Lean, strong, positive track and field athlete. College-aged older version of "Girl" - the 12 year old heroine who fled an unnamed country to come here. Absolutely determined and at the top of her game. Sadness in her that she doesn’t let get in her way; indeed that motivates her to triumph. Should ... [See More]

  • Commercial
    Supporting: $100-$25...

    Role Rate:

    Supporting: $100-$250 (depending on Experience)
    Woman Los Angeles 40 - 50 Non Union Commercial
    Submissions Due: 07/08/2026

    Firm, no-nonsense. Wears budget-range power suits. Moves fast, means business, always looking to make a point and to get ahead. Little sense of humor for messy behavior. Could be interesting to get tall actor who towers over our boy. Think Taraji P Henson; Hannah Waddingham; Gwendoline Christie.

  • Commercial
    $80-$150 Woman Los Angeles 22 - 25 Non Union Commercial
    Submissions Due: 07/08/2026

    Best Friend - focused, work-oriented.

  • Commercial
    $80-$150 Woman Los Angeles 22 - 25 Non Union Commercial
    Submissions Due: 07/08/2026

    Lovable, pretty roommate - fastidious.

Project Details

Project Notes

Shoots btwn. July 25-Aug. 2 (1-2 days per spec commercial) in the L.A. area, primarily Santa Clarita/the Valley.

Usage/Run

Non Union

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