Austin Film Meet is seeking currently enrolled Rice University students in Houston for a paid commercial talent role tied to a major tech brand campaign. This is a commercial production shoot, placing real students in branded content for a nationally recognized technology client across digital and channel advertising media. The role suits Rice University students who are comfortable on camera and available for a fitting and two shoot days in March 2026.
About the Role
This commercial talent booking sits within a brand advertising campaign for a major tech company, with usage spanning unlimited worldwide digital and channel advertising, including in-store signage, retail partner materials, and third-party platform content. The shoot runs March 13 and 14, 2026, with a fitting session of one to one and a half hours scheduled the day prior. Talent will be photographed and filmed representing the client's products and services across a five-year usage term.
Key Responsibilities
Attend a wardrobe fitting the day prior to the shoot, estimated at one to one and a half hours, to prepare for on-camera commercial production.
Report to set on March 13 and 14, 2026 for full shoot days on a commercial advertising campaign for a major tech brand.
Take direction from the on-set advertising production team to deliver natural, authentic performances suited to brand campaign content.
Represent yourself as a currently enrolled Rice University student, as this is a specific talent category required by the client brief.
Consent to worldwide usage of produced material across channel advertising, digital media, public relations, and licensed third-party retail contexts for a five-year term.
What You Bring
Current enrollment at Rice University in Houston is a hard requirement, no exceptions.
Availability on March 12, 13, and 14, 2026 is required for fitting and both shoot days.
Comfort in front of camera in a commercial production environment is a plus, though prior credits are not required.
Open to all genders, ethnicities, and applicants with disabilities.
Why This Role
Austin Film Meet has a regional casting footprint across Texas, placing real people in commercial production work for nationally recognized brands. The rate for this booking is $2,000 per day, inclusive of the fitting day, with a five-year renewal option at $1,500. Usage covers unlimited worldwide digital and channel advertising, excluding client-purchased print, outdoor, and broadcast, making this a well-defined and fairly scoped commercial talent agreement.
Apply now for this Rice University student commercial talent role with Austin Film Meet and get your materials in early, as availability confirmation for February campus dates is part of the initial submission process.
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