Child actors (m/f) for 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 the self-tape audition.

Fees

Children (boy, girl)
Daily fee (including fitting and travel) 450 € + 20% agency commission
Optional 2nd shooting day: 350 € + 20% agency commission
Buyout: 1 year in Germany 900 € + 20% agency commission
Optional extension: 2nd year in Germany: 742.50 € + 20% agency commission
Optional extension: 3rd year in Germany: 816.75 € + 20% agency commission

Fallback child (set standby) €450 + 20% agency commission

Accompanying Person €100 flat rate

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

Buyout / Media Use

• 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

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

• The usage rights apply to all film versions, cut-downs, reminders, and tag-ons

• Subsequent international use can be purchased as an option

Boy | Ages 7–8 Active, lively, and always hungry. Please, no children 6 years old or younger.

Backup Children: We are also looking for backup children (set standby). Please indicate in your application whether the child would also be available as a fallback.

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

• The child likes cheese and has no egg white allergy or similar intolerance

• It is guaranteed that cheese and various dishes (e.g., vegetable soup or pasta dishes) can be eaten during filming

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

• they 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