CASTING = CONNECTING, COLLABORATING, AND CREATING
Heather Heinz has been Casting Commercials, TV, Film, Industrials, Print, and Social Media Ads for over 20 years.
Principals, Real People, and Extras Casting!
People we cast in 2024-2025!
Heather Heinz has provided exceptional casting and talent coordinating services in the Southeastern market since 1997. She operated a casting studio on the Universal Orlando backlot for over 15 years and continues to work with Universal Orlando Resorts, casting hundreds of commercials, social media campaigns, and print advertisements.
The Heinz Casting team works closely with production to understand project scope and review scripts and role descriptions. We offer a balanced mix of established actors and new talent to meet your project's needs and budget.
We connect with Talent Agents, Managers, Acting Coaches, and Schools, maintain a database of non-represented talent, and utilize social media to expand our search, offering you a wider range of options.
Central Florida attracts performers from all over the world because of our Theme Parks. Actors, Models, Singers, Dancers, and Stunt Performers all come to Orlando to get a chance to perform at Universal, Disney, SeaWorld, or Busch Gardens.
We are actively seeking individuals and groups to audition for our upcoming ads! Our preference is to work with people who reside in Florida.
TALENT: We’re on the lookout for:
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Real Families
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Real Couples
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People with bright smiles and outgoing personalities who enjoy being in front of the camera.
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Theme Park Enthusiasts
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Bilingual Talent
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Influencers, Content Creators, YouTubers, Vloggers
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Foodies
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Anyone who enjoys thrilling rides.
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Golfers
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Comedians
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We’d love to hear from you if you fit any of these!
CLIENTS: We cast for nonunion and union Commercials, TV, Film, Industrials, Web, Social, and New Media Content and Print Campaigns.
We emphasize Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in our casting process, focusing on:
Racial Diversity (BIPOC)
Sexual Orientation/Identity Diversity
Non-traditional family structure
Body Type Diversity
People or Persons with disabilities visible and non-visible
The LGBTQIA+ community
Heinz, the Casting Director and Owner of Heinz Productions has extensive experience casting Real People Campaigns. We are continually expanding our network of real people from diverse backgrounds and walks of life.
We serve clients from local to international markets.
TALENT: WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO LEARN HOW TO SELF-TAPE.
If you are asked to submit a self-tape audition, here are some examples of the framing you might be asked to use for your audition :
The Self-tape instructions will include the
specific framing we want you to use.
OUR CASTING SERVICES
Casting Principals and Extras.
Union (SAG/AFTRA) and Non-Union Projects. Commercials, Print, New Media Campaigns, Episodic, Feature Film, Reality, Real People, Real Families, UGC, Influencers, etc.
For our Casting Session:
The casting rate is customized to fit your project and budget. Our goal is to find a cast that everyone will be excited about, and we pride ourselves on tracking down those "hard-to-find" talents just for you.
Our job is to arrange and audition the best local, regional, or national talent available. The session will be designed to fulfill your production requirements, and we are always conscientious of the production budget.
Self taping, and/or virtual auditions (Zoom) have been the primary format for our castings.
We connect with Agents and Actors and give them an informative breakdown so they can give you their best performance. We provide clear and concise direction, allowing the talent to be creative and show their vision for the role.
We've cast Spanish, Portuguese, French Creole, and Mandarin campaigns.
**FOR PRODUCTION TEAM MEMBERS**
Such as a producer, director, or creative director—please feel free to reach out with any questions regarding our casting services, availability, or rates. Email us or give us a call for our most competitive rates. We are here to help you find the perfect talent that suits your project’s needs and budget.
Inquire By Phone: Call or text Heather at 407-808-7862 (for production use only).
Inquire By Email: INFO@HEATHERHEINZ.COM
**FOR TALENT** Please note that this number is not for talent inquiries. Instead, we invite you to contact us form to be added to our mailing list.
Fresh New Faces in Florida
ABOUT US
**Opportunity for All**
We provide opportunities for everyone, regardless of their experience level. Our open auditions welcome anyone to submit to our castings, even if they do not have an agent. You don't need any acting experience.
We work with talent agencies, seasoned actors, and new talent. Please note that we do not represent or manage talent.
**Roles Offered**
We cast both speaking and non-speaking roles.
**Important Information** - **Not a Talent Agency**:
- We do not receive commissions from talent, and we do not guarantee auditions or job placements.
**For Minors** If you are a minor, please provide the name and contact information of your parent or legal guardian. If cast, a legal guardian must always be present on set.
**Friendly Advice for Aspiring Actors**
- Snap a few great selfies to provide casting directors with a variety of images. Make sure you're in good lighting and give off a clean, professional, yet natural vibe!
- Put together a resume highlighting your hobbies, special skills, and a little about yourself. Don't forget to include your full name and how to contact you!
- We encourage you to learn the art of self-taping and practice framing your auditions—it’s a valuable skill!
- Consider signing up for acting classes or joining a local theater group.
- Learn how to market yourself. Using social media can help you build a following and create exciting opportunities.
- Make connections with others in the industry! They can be great practice partners and help expand your network.
-A few Ways to Find Out About Our Castings
Follow us on social media.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-heinz-9a87814/
https://www.instagram.com/heatherheinzcast/
https://www.facebook.com/247cast
https://www.facebook.com/CastingDirectorHeatherHeinz/
https://www.tiktok.com/@heinzcasting
Casting websites we utilize:
https://actorsaccess.com/
https://www.castingnetworks.com/
**Casting Notices**
All casting notices shared in our newsletter or on social media are just announcements—there's no solicitation for talent representation or employment associated with them.
**Use of Images** By submitting photos to Heinz Productions, you grant us the right to use your images for client viewing and marketing purposes. Similarly, by submitting your audition video and pictures to Heinz Casting, you allow Heinz Productions Inc. to utilize your images for these purposes. Please be aware that we may need to disclose non-private information about you, such as your name and contact details, to our clients. If you prefer not to be included in social media posts, please inform us when submitting your information.
A FEW OF OUR CLIENTS
And Many More!
Clients and Production Teams.
Contact us if you have questions or need additional info.
Talent:
Join Our Mailing List to receive news about castings.
**CLIENTS: For Production Team Members:**
IF YOU ARE A PART OF THE PRODUCTION TEAM—such as a producer, director, or creative director—please feel free to reach out with any questions regarding our casting services, availability, or rates. Please email us or give us a call for additional info.
Inquire By Phone: Call or text Heather at 407-808-7862 (for production use only).
Inquire By Email: INFO@HEATHERHEINZ.COM
**FOR TALENT** The phone number is not for talent inquiries. Instead, we invite you to fill out the contact form to be added to our mailing list. Please follow us on social media.
Heather Heinz
Heinz Productions Inc.
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TESTIMONIALS
Heather Heinz and her team managed a very challenging non-traditional casting assignment for me.
I was producing a series of videos for the US Army and needed to find/film testimonials from 10 Army veterans for an AOL micro-site called "Army Lifelong Success."
The Army provided us with an approved list of hundreds of real-life veterans all over the country and it was Heather's task to contact these veterans, screen them, obtain photos and/or video samples and submit them for client review.
It was a highly sensitive, time-consuming process – and the result was a huge success as we profiled 10 superb, diverse veterans – and the US Army was enormously pleased with the final videos.
Big thanks to Heather and her wonderful team!
- W. Wiegman - Producer
I have been working with Heather Heinz for 20 plus years and I have always found her professional, very helpful, and knowledgeable . She has help me obtain many assignments over the years. She is definitely an asset to the Industry.
J. Davis- Actor
Thank you so much, yes I have been receiving all the recent scripts via email. I was treated with such respect and it felt like family. Working on David Makes Man Season 2, has open doors for me. I appreciate you believing in me. Have an awesome day
-Diedra Starr- Actor
Hi Heather! Thank you so much for the opportunity to work on this project! It was a wonderful experience; we had an awesome time, and the entire crew was both professional and fun! It was very special to get to do that with my family, so thank you, thank you, thank you!!
A. Robison - Real Family
Hi Heather,
Just wanted to send a quick TY for assisting Brandon and his friends throughout this process. We’ve never done this with a group, so it took some coordination. TY for helping to make it happen.
THEY HAD SUCH A GREAT TIME ON THIS JOB!
B. Liebman - Actors
Hi Heather, I just wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you for your help in securing both gigs with Universal. Last night was an incredible experience; none of it would have been
possible without your support. I know I speak for myself and the others when I say we’d love to hear about any future opportunities you might have in mind. Once again, thank you for everything!
R. Nguyen- Talent
Thank you for searching and narrowing down real people for our team. I don’t think we could be happier with who we shot for the resorts the last part of this year. It’s a big feather in the team's cap for stepping out and letting creative opportunity happen to capture authentic moments with actual, real families. I told everyone that at the end of shooting, we need to want to be friends with everyone we shoot, to make the pieces work. I think who we shot at each property really reflected our task at hand. I thank you for absorbing our challenge and giving us who we shot.
For any project like this, without talent, we can’t do anything!
Thank you. It really means a lot to our business and especially our creative team.
Tom - Universal Orlando
Heather and team,
One of my main goals of 2018 was to book a Co Star role on a TV show. Thanks to you and your team I booked David Mans Man as the Woman Church goer. That could not have happened if you and your team didn’t grant me an audition. For that I am extremely grateful. I know you get countless messages but Today, I wanted to celebrate you and you team to say THANK YOU HEATHER and the Heinz Team! You’ve helped me get one step closer to living my dream.
- M. Artis - Booked a Co Star Role!
Our group just wanted to say THANK YOU for giving us the chance to audition for Universal again! We literally had the time of our lives! If there’s any other opportunities in the future, we’d love to chance to audition more.
Thank you again for all of your help, you’re the bomb!
-K.K and the crew - Actors
Hi Heather, I just wanted to say thank you again for all the help! I had an amazing time shooting with the Big Mouth and commercial crew!
Mike.T - Actor
Hi Heather: I am the Producer for Big Break NFL. I picked the talent for the shoot from Heinz and I couldn’t have asked for a better cast. I am more than thrilled with the the gentlemen that made the final four cast. They were on time. They followed direction beautifully. Craig was awesome, he putted on cue. There wasn't a diva in the bunch. I would love to hire all of them again for separate occasions.
Thank you,
- Karen W. - Producer for Big Break NFL
I have worked with Heather and HEINZ PRODUCTIONS since her companies inception. Heather is a seasoned professional within the talent & castings markets. Heather and her 247cast.com team are fantastic partners! I have hired them on a variety of projects, from large full scale productions to small one-day assignments. Heather has a tremendous ability to move quickly and provide effective solutions to my casting needs. Her never ending attention to detail and timely manner in providing a seamless casting from 10 to a 1000, HEINZ PRODUCTIONS can work wonders for you.
- Paula B. - Photo & Production Services