Influencer and UGC casting calls in Chicago
13 open influencer and UGC casting calls in Chicago, 5 posted in the last 7 days, last updated Oct-16-26. From casting platforms, agency boards, Instagram and TikTok, screened for scams and scored against your profile.
13 of the 146 open castings in Chicago are influencer and UGC work: 9%, against 8% across the whole catalog. 54% are listed as paid, against 71% of influencer and UGC castings everywhere. None is listed as union. 1 can be done remotely. The most common project types: Commercial (6), Social media ad (2) and Online commercial (1). 4 cities have more open influencer and UGC castings, led by New York.
Brands cast creators the way they cast talent now: UGC (user-generated content) videos, product reviews, paid collaborations and ambassador programs, usually posted straight to Instagram and TikTok. Follower counts matter less than the ability to shoot a clean video that sells.
Chicago castings lean toward commercials, industrials and theatre, with television series shooting in the city adding background work in season.
HeyBooker keeps your social handles on your profile, drafts pitches that answer the brief instead of a generic “I’d love to work with you”, and tracks which brands replied.
The numbers
| Open castings | 13 |
| Posted in the last 7 days | 5 |
| Listed as paid | 54% |
| Union or union-friendly | 0% |
| Remote | 1 |
| Commercial | 6 |
| Social media ad | 2 |
| Online commercial | 1 |
| General singing gigs | 1 |
Latest influencer / ugc castings in Chicago
- GAMER / CONTENT CREATORActingCommercial / BrandInfluencer / UGCPaidCommercial · Chicago, IL
- SPORTS / CONTENT CREATORActingCommercial / BrandInfluencer / UGCPaidCommercial · Chicago, IL
- BEAUTY / CONTENT CREATORActingCommercial / BrandInfluencer / UGCPaidCommercial · Chicago, IL
- Commercial For Habthera Nutrition (Ugc Social Content)ActingCommercial / BrandInfluencer / UGCPaidNewly postedOnline Commercial / Video Ad · Naperville, IL
- M4TR (Music 4 The Revolution)ActingInfluencer / UGCPaidNewly postedGeneral Singing Gigs · Chicago, IL
- Menace Boyz Reality Series CastingActingInfluencer / UGCRemotetv · Remote
- "The Walk-In" Indie Short Film Seeks Talent in ILActingBackground / ExtrasInfluencer / UGCChicago, IL
- Winds Sharp as a WhistleActingInfluencer / UGCPaidStudent Film · Chicago, IL
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FAQ
How many influencer / ugc castings in Chicago are open right now?
13 as of Oct 17, 5 posted in the last 7 days, 54% listed as paid.
What do I need to apply?
- Your handles and a few examples of content in the brand’s category
- Rate, usage terms and whether the brand may run your video as an ad
- Turnaround time and how many videos
- Language and market, since many briefs are bilingual
Is it free?
Yes. Finding and applying is free on HeyBooker, and no legitimate casting charges to apply. Listings that ask for money are removed before they reach you.
Is HeyBooker an agency?
No. HeyBooker doesn’t represent talent and doesn’t submit anyone to casting directors on its own. It finds casting calls that fit you, scores them against your profile and helps you prepare applications you review and send yourself. If you want representation, an agency is the usual route — reputable ones never charge upfront fees.
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