Catch Casting, Ponsonby (2025)

29/06/2025

****UPDATE: Thanks to everyone who applied. All roles for this campaign have now been cast. *****

WARY OF DAIRY? SCARED OF CHEESE? LACTOSE INTOLERANT? MILK FREE?

We’re casting a campaign that features real people of any age, gender, or background who are either:

Lactose Intolerant or choose to avoid dairy due to digestive discomfort.

You must be based in Auckland to apply, or close to the Auckland region so that you can travel there for the shoot.

THE ROLES…
We’re especially interested in hearing from people who miss certain dairy products, have tried to find alternatives, or have personal stories around dairy and digestion.

You do not need to be actor, we’re just looking for honesty, personality, and your real experiences! There are no wrong answers, just be yourself.

We just want great characters with great stories to tell in their own special way.

As mentioned, we are looking for people of all ages, but in particular elderly women and men & children aged 7 – 11ish.

DATES & PAYMENT…

If you are selected for the shoot, you will be required for 1 day of filming on Tuesday July 15th 2025. Anyone applying must be available for this date.

If you are selected for the shoot day you will be paid $1000 for your time.
Children will be paid $500.

If your footage and images are used in the advertising campaign, you will be paid another $4000 as well. Children will be paid another $2500.
Please note that there is no payment for auditioning.

It will play on the internet for 1 year, targeted at NZ. There will also be a print/stills campaign for other media like billboards, posters and online.

This campaign will shoot in Auckland so you must be based in the region or close by to travel for the shoot

IMPORTANT… You must have a clean criminal record to apply for this project and background checks will be done.

HOW TO APPLY…

Click the link below or scan the QR code to apply! On the link you will find full instructions on what to include in your little video.

LINK TO APPLY: https://form.jotform.com/251769219935874

Applications close: 12 pm Thursday 3rd July

We don’t accept applications via DMs or direct message, so please make sure to apply via the form or if you have any questions please contact us on this email address:

[email protected]

08/06/2025

DOES MERCURY POWER YOUR HOUSEHOLD?
HAVE YOU GOT A FUNNY DISASTER STORY OR EXPERIENCE?
AND DO YOU WANT TO HAVE A REALLY COOL EXPERIENCE IN YOUR HOME POWERED BY MERCURY!?

We want to film the next Mercury ad in your home. But this is more than just an ad – we want to bring the buzz to your home and transform it into incredible interactive light and sound experience; that you and your family and friends will get to enjoy and be part of for a whole day.
This is a paid gig and will be an awesome in-home experience to enjoy with your family and close friends. They will then turn the experience into an advertising campaign.

It will be filmed in your own house and for production reasons you must live in Auckland – you can be renters or owners of the house.
The house does not need to be flash or fancy – this is not Grand Designs!
There is no acting required you just need to be yourselves and enjoy the experience!

Mercury would like to show your family some love and the aim is to find a deserving household.
Maybe it’s a moment of triumph through adversity for one of the kids? A missed celebration due to unforeseen circumstances? A funny experience born out of initial disaster? Or simply something that didn’t go to plan.
We are looking for amazing or fun stories of woe. Whether that be a kids party that floated away in apocalyptic weather, or the cat tipped over the goldfish tank and caused a blackout for three days, or Dad's moon boot slowed down a holiday, or the family car didn’t want to go on a family holiday and decided to never start again.
We'd like this individual and household to be deserving – we want to show some love.

We are open to who applies for this, but you MUST be an existing Mercury customer. We are open to any types of families - not just nuclear ones – solo, blended, extended, elderly or other relations living there too etc.
PAYMENT…
If selected you will be paid the following:
Household (up to 6 people) $15,000 less tax.
A separate location payment for the use of your house which will be temporarily re-decorated for a really cool experience in the home – kids and adults will love it. The house will be returned to normal once the shoot day is finished.
You will need to move into a hotel for up to 3 days prior to filming and 1 day after filming - this accommodation will be paid by the production company.
Once we have cast a household we will also want to get up to 10 of your wider friends and family involved on the shoot day … no need to ask anyone yet though. They will be paid as follows:
Adult Family & Friends $1,500 less tax
Child Family & Friends $500 less tax
IMPORTANT…
You must be an existing customer with Mercury – it would be great if there are kids/teens living with you but we are open to any types of families - not just nuclear ones – solo, blended, extended, elderly or other relations living there too etc.
We are looking for people with a standalone house - no apartments sorry.
You must have a clean criminal record to apply for this project and background checks will be done. Speeding tickets and parking tickets are fine though!

DATES…
The shoot will happen on Saturday 2nd August 2025 and the commercials will screen on NZ television and online for 1 year. There will also be a print campaign included. As mentioned above you will need to move out for a number of days around the shoot and the hotel will be provided at no cost to you.

HOW TO APPLY…
Take a photo of the people in your household and make a short video approx 2 – 3 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 roughly follow these instructions but there is no wrong way to do this we just want to hear your story.
One person from the household can shoot this OR you can involve as many people as you like in the video.
Part 1.
Tell us the names of who is in your household and where you live.
Part 2.
Then take us on a brief tour of your house. While doing so tell us a yarn about you and your household - maybe it’s a moment of triumph through adversity for one of the kids? A missed celebration due to unforeseen circumstances? A funny experience born out of an initial disaster? Or simply something that didn’t go to plan.
We are looking for amazing or fun stories of woe.

LINK TO APPLY…
https://form.jotform.com/251458100271851

OR SCAN THE QR CODE

Applications close: 8pm Monday 16th June

We don’t accept applications via DMs or direct message, so please make sure to apply via the form or if you have any questions or want to email us your story contact us on this email address:
[email protected]

29/05/2025

DOES MERCURY POWER YOUR HOUSEHOLD?

HAVE YOU GOT A FUNNY DISASTER STORY OR EXPERIENCE?

AND DO YOU WANT TO HAVE A REALLY COOL EXPERIENCE IN YOUR HOME POWERED BY MERCURY!?

We want to film the next Mercury ad in your home. But this is more than just an ad – we want to bring the buzz to your home and transform it into incredible interactive light and sound experience; that you and your family and friends will get to enjoy and be part of for a whole day.

This is a paid gig and will be an awesome in-home experience to enjoy with your family and close friends. They will then turn the experience into an advertising campaign.

It will be filmed in your own house and for production reasons you must live in Auckland – you can be renters or owners of the house.
The house does not need to be flash or fancy – this is not Grand Designs!
There is no acting required you just need to be yourselves and enjoy the experience!

Mercury would like to show your family some love and the aim is to find a deserving household.

Maybe it’s a moment of triumph through adversity for one of the kids? A missed celebration due to unforeseen circumstances? A funny experience born out of initial disaster? Or simply something that didn’t go to plan.

We are looking for amazing or fun stories of woe. Whether that be a kids party that floated away in apocalyptic weather, or the cat tipped over the goldfish tank and caused a blackout for three days, or Dad's moon boot slowed down a holiday, or the family car didn’t want to go on a family holiday and decided to never start again.

We'd like this individual and household to be deserving – we want to show some love.

We are open to who applies for this, but you MUST be an existing Mercury customer. We are open to any types of families - not just nuclear ones – solo, blended, extended, elderly or other relations living there too etc.

PAYMENT…

If selected you will be paid the following:

Household (up to 6 people) $15,000 less tax.

A separate location payment for the use of your house which will be temporarily re-decorated for a really cool experience in the home – kids and adults will love it. The house will be returned to normal once the shoot day is finished.

You will need to move into a hotel for up to 3 days prior to filming and 1 day after filming - this accommodation will be paid by the production company.

Once we have cast a household we will also want to get up to 10 of your wider friends and family involved on the shoot day … no need to ask anyone yet though. They will be paid as follows:

Adult Family & Friends $1,500 less tax

Child Family & Friends $500 less tax

IMPORTANT…

You must be an existing customer with Mercury – it would be great if there are kids/teens living with you but we are open to any types of families - not just nuclear ones – solo, blended, extended, elderly or other relations living there too etc.

We are looking for people with a standalone house - no apartments sorry.

You must have a clean criminal record to apply for this project and background checks will be done. Speeding tickets and parking tickets are fine though!

DATES…

The shoot will happen on Saturday 2nd August 2025 and the commercials will screen on NZ television and online for 1 year. There will also be a print campaign included. As mentioned above you will need to move out for a number of days around the shoot and the hotel will be provided at no cost to you.

HOW TO APPLY…

Take a photo of the people in your household and make a short video approx 2 – 3 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 roughly follow these instructions but there is no wrong way to do this we just want to hear your story.

One person from the household can shoot this OR you can involve as many people as you like in the video.

Part 1.
Tell us the names of who is in your household and where you live.

Part 2.
Then take us on a brief tour of your house. While doing so tell us a yarn about you and your household - maybe it’s a moment of triumph through adversity for one of the kids? A missed celebration due to unforeseen circumstances? A funny experience born out of an initial disaster? Or simply something that didn’t go to plan.
We are looking for amazing or fun stories of woe.

LINK TO APPLY…

https://form.jotform.com/251458100271851

OR SCAN THE QR CODE

Applications close: 8pm Monday 9th June

We don’t accept applications via DMs or direct message, so please make sure to apply via the form or if you have any questions or want to email us your story contact us on this email address:

[email protected]

18/05/2025

Tēnā tātou!

We are casting a Māori TV series that will shoot in Tāmaki Makaurau, October - December 2025.

We are looking for kōtiro between the ages of 8 - 11 years old that are fluent in Te Reo Māori.

Please read the post below for more details and click the link for instructions on how to apply!
https://form.jotform.com/251267222579865

DEADLINE: Friday 30th May

13/05/2025

Kia ora - have you had a bad accident on your MOTORBIKE?!

We’re still looking for experienced motorcyclists to appear in this campaign and we are particularly keen to hear from Maori and Pasifika riders

You may have seen this posted on social media recently by others - but we are also helping to widen this search as well and see if we can find some more people. Thanks to those who have
already applied, you are still being considered we are just doing another push

THE ROLE…
You may have seen last year’s campaign telling Matt & Rhys's stories about Motorcycle Safety.

Well now we are looking for new candidates who can pass on their experience & knowledge to help others to ride safely.
We are looking for someone from anywhere in NZ, any ethnicity and gender who is over 30 years old.
You must own a road-legal motorcycle (all forms) & currently hold a full motorcycle licence.
We are looking for passionate individuals who live and breathe the motorcycle lifestyle.
- Have you had a serious crash that made you reassess how you ride?
- Has wearing the right gear and riding to the conditions saved you from a possible fatal accident?
Then we want to hear from you!

DATES & PAYMENT…
If you are selected for a role you will be required for 1 – 2 days of filming between
Friday 13th – Monday 16th June 2025 .
Anyone applying must be available for these dates.
If you are selected for the campaign you will be paid $6000.
If they use your motorbike for the shoot you will be paid an additional $500.
They will also pay you another $500 if you are required for a second shoot day.
It will air on NZ TV and the Internet for 1 year. There will also be a print campaign included.
Please note that there is no payment for auditioning.
This campaign will shoot in the North Island. If you are based elsewhere in Aotearoa New Zealand, travel will be arranged and covered by the production.

IMPORTANT…
You must have a clean record to apply for this project and background checks will be done.
Speeding tickets and parking tickets are fine though!

HOW TO APPLY…
Take a photo of yourself and make a short video no longer than 2 – 3 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 roughly follow these instructions but there is no wrong way to do this we just want to hear your story.
Part 1.
Tell us your name, where you live and what bike you ride.
**** UPDATE - Applications have now closed. Thanks to everyone who got in touch. We will update you as soon as we hear ****

Have you owned other bikes in the past?
What protective gear do you wear when you ride?
How long have you been riding and what do you love about it?
Part 2.
Tell us a yarn about your riding past. Have you experienced an an accident that has changed the way you see the road and ride your bike? What happened and how did it affect you and those around you? Do you ride differently now? Has it humbled you? Please share as much as you can about this experience we want to hear about it all.

LINK TO APPLY: https://form.jotform.com/251250081578859
OR SCAN THE QR CODE IMAGE
Applications close: Friday 16th May but get it in ASAP!

Or give us an email and we'll call you back

We don’t accept applications via DMs or direct message, so please make sure to apply via the form or if you have any questions or want to email us your story contact us on this email address:
[email protected]

07/05/2025

MOTORBIKE RIDERS!

We’re looking for experienced motorcyclists to appear in a Motorcycle Safety Campaign to run on NZ television.

You may have seen this posted on social media recently by others - but we are also helping to widen this search as well and see if we can find some more people. Thanks to those who have
already applied, you are still being considered we are just doing another push

THE ROLE…

You may have seen last year’s campaign telling Matt & Rhys's stories.
Well now we are looking for new candidates who can pass on their experience & knowledge to help others to ride safely.

We are looking for someone from anywhere in NZ, any ethnicity and gender who is over 30 years old.
You must own a road-legal motorcycle (all forms) & currently hold a full motorcycle licence.
We are looking for passionate individuals who live and breathe the motorcycle lifestyle.

- Have you had a serious crash that made you reassess how you ride?

- Has wearing the right gear and riding to the conditions saved you from a possible fatal accident?

Then we want to hear from you!

DATES & PAYMENT…

If you are selected for a role you will be required for 1 – 2 days of filming between
Friday 13th – Monday 16th June 2025 .
Anyone applying must be available for these dates.

If you are selected for the campaign you will be paid $6000.
If they use your motorbike for the shoot you will be paid an additional $500.
They will also pay you another $500 if you are required for a second shoot day.
It will air on NZ TV and the Internet for 1 year. There will also be a print campaign included.
Please note that there is no payment for auditioning.

This campaign will shoot in the North Island. If you are based elsewhere in Aotearoa New Zealand, travel will be arranged and covered by the production.

IMPORTANT… You must have a clean criminal record to apply for this project and background checks will be done.
Speeding tickets and parking tickets are fine though!

HOW TO APPLY…

Take a photo of yourself and make a short video no longer than 2 – 3 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 roughly follow these instructions but there is no wrong way to do this we just want to hear your story.

Part 1.
Tell us your name, where you live and what bike you ride.
Have you owned other bikes in the past?
What protective gear do you wear when you ride?
How long have you been riding and what do you love about it?

Part 2.
Tell us a yarn about your riding past. Have you experienced an an accident that has changed the way you see the road and ride your bike? What happened and how did it affect you and those around you? Do you ride differently now? Has it humbled you? Please share as much as you can about this experience we want to hear about it all.

LINK TO APPLY: https://form.jotform.com/251250081578859

OR SCAN THE QR CODE IMAGE

Applications close: Tuesday 13th May

We don’t accept applications via DMs or direct message, so please make sure to apply via the form or if you have any questions or want to email us your story contact us on this email address:

[email protected]

04/04/2025

We've had an amazing response on this and applications are now closed - we are getting messages out to those who have contacted us over the last few days

CASTING CALL FOR 85 YEAR OLD KIWIS!

Are you or someone you know born in NZ in 1940?

Someone who has turned 85 this year or will be turning 85 later in 2025.

The birthdate must be in 1940 for authenticity reasons - this is to celebrate a well-known Kiwi brand’s 85th birthday

THE ROLE…
Our hero MUST have turned 85 or is due to turn 85 in 2025 – that is they were born in 1940 – there is no wiggle room on this
No acting experience required!
We are just looking for someone who has a bit of a sense of humour, likes a joke and to hold decent conversations. Someone who is happy to be in front of camera talking about turning 85yrs old, their milestones and their family they’d love to have with them for their special day
We are looking for someone from anywhere in NZ and any ethnicity and gender

DATES & PAYMENT…
If you are selected for a role you will be required for 1 day of filming on Monday 14th April . Anyone auditioning must be available for this date.
The commercials will screen Online in NZ for no more than 1 month in May

Payment if cast:
$4000 (minus tax)

APPLY…

Please send an email to the email address below with:

- Birthdate
- A recent photo
- A contact phone number
- Location in NZ

If you are applying on behalf of a family member please make sure they have your permission first

[email protected]

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.

31/03/2025

EXTENDED DEADLINE:
There’s still time to apply if you haven’t already!

Casting Call for Short Film 📣

Kia ora! We are casting a short film that will shoot in the South Island of NZ.

We’re looking for a New Zealand based female, between the ages of 17 to 22 years old to portray a teenager in our father/daughter story.

The film centres on a character from the blind & low vision community. So, we strongly encourage applications from individuals who identify with this community or have a close connection to someone who does.

The potential participant must be available to work & travel for 4 shoot days + rehearsal between June to September 2025. Specific dates to be confirmed. Anyone auditioning must be available for these anticipated dates and already be based in New Zealand.

You can be based anywhere in NZ.

This is a paid opportunity if chosen for the role. Please note there is no payment for auditioning. Auditions will be via our self-tape portal - copy the link below or scan the QR code on the attachment.

https://form.jotform.com/250607023291852

No previous experience required.

DEADLINE: April 11th 2025

Ngā mihi,
Catch

06/03/2025

CASTING CALL for Short Film 📣

Konnichiwa! こんにちは

Please read the flyer below and follow the link to apply.

We are looking for NZ based Females (20s - 30s) who are Japanese.

No previous experience required.

DEADLINE: March 14th

04/03/2025

Casting Call for Short Film 📣

Kia ora! We are casting a short film that will shoot in the South Island of NZ.

We’re looking for a New Zealand based female, between the ages of 17 to 22 years old to portray a teenager in our father/daughter story.

The film centers on a character from the blind & low vision community. So, we strongly encourage applications from individuals who identify with this community or have a close connection to someone who does.

The potential participant must be available to work & travel for 4 shoot days + rehearsal between June to September 2025. Specific dates to be confirmed. Anyone auditioning must be available for these anticipated dates and already be based in New Zealand. You can be based anywhere in NZ.

This is a paid opportunity if chosen for the role. Please note there is no payment for auditioning. Auditions will be via our self-tape portal - copy the link below or scan the QR code on the attachment.

https://form.jotform.com/250607023291852

No previous experience required.

DEADLINE: March 11th 2025

Ngā mihi,
Catch

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.

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