Actress (w/d) to play "Grandmother" in an advertising campaign for a well-known cheese brand

For an advertising campaign for a well-known cheese brand, we are looking for authentic performers, preferably from Hamburg and Berlin (adults may also be from anywhere in Germany; children must be from Hamburg or Berlin).

Process:

• Application Deadline / Self-Tape Submission: Friday, July 17, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

• Zoom callback (shortlist): July 21, 2026

• Fitting: August 3, 2026, in Hamburg

• Shooting days: August 4, 2026, and/or August 5, 2026 – we expect to book 1 shooting day, possibly 2. Please make sure you are available on both shooting days as your first option.

• Filming location: Hamburg

Along with the invitation, we will send a link with detailed casting instructions as well as audio files for creating your self-tape audition.

Fees

Adults (woman, man, grandmother)
Daily fee (including fitting and travel) 1,000 € + 20% agency commission
Optional second day of filming: 800 € + 20% agency commission
Buyout: 1 year in Germany: 2,250 € + 20% agency commission
Optional extension: 2nd year in Germany: 2,475 € + 20% agency commission
Optional extension: Year 3 in Germany: 2,722.50 € + 20% agency commission

Expenses: Travel and lodging costs to Hamburg will be covered as needed.

Buyout / Media Usage

• Film: TV, online, social media, YouTube, CTV, ATV, OLV, client and agency websites, POS, DOOH, and trade shows/events

• Photo: Print, OOH, DOOH, digital, social media, POS, and PR

• Includes the client’s and agency’s own advertising, internal presentations, and annual reports

• Usage applies to all film versions, cut-downs, reminders, and tag-ons

• Subsequent international use can be purchased as an option

Grandmother | approx. 60–70 years old Warm, lively, and full of love for her grandson. Natural, approachable, and please not too elegant or prim.

Application Guidelines / Requirements
Actors must be able to enjoy the product convincingly. Please apply only if:

• You like cheese and do not have a protein allergy or similar intolerance

• You can guarantee that during filming, you will be able to eat cheese as well as various dishes (e.g., vegetable soup or pasta dishes) can be eaten during filming

• you have healthy teeth (age-related gaps in children’s teeth are, of course, not a problem)

• you have well-groomed skin without visible tattoos or piercings in the visible area

• well-groomed hands (close-ups of the hands are planned)

• ideally, the participant has not previously advertised for other cheese brands