Casting Calls: 4 Reality TV Opportunities Open Right Now (Plus an ARTAS Reminder)
If you’ve been waiting for a sign to hit “submit” on that audition tape, this is it. Below are four verified, currently-open reality TV casting opportunities you can apply for right now — including a standout competition series for advertising creatives. (And if you’re producing the next great unscripted format, don’t forget you can submit it to the American Reality Television Awards at any time.)
Quick note: Casting opportunities change fast. Always apply through official links, never pay anyone to “guarantee” you a spot, and read every requirement before you send personal information.
Featured: Advertising Competition Series (MysticArt Pictures)
“Mad Men” meets modern reality TV in this high-stakes competition series looking for advertising and marketing talent. According to MysticArt Pictures’ casting flyer, the show is searching nationwide for rising creatives and seasoned pros ready to go head-to-head building campaigns for real clients — with real stakes and work that launches into the world in real time.
Who they want: Advertising/marketing creatives (21+), from up-and-comers to experienced pros, who can think big, move fast, and thrive under pressure.
Why it’s interesting: Unscripted competitions have expanded far beyond cooking and dating — and this one taps into the creative economy. If you’ve ever wanted the chance to prove your ideas can break through culture (not just win a pitch meeting), this format sounds built for you.
How to apply: Visit MysticArtPictures.com and follow their submission instructions.
Netflix Reality: “Be The Real You” (Ongoing casting portal)
Netflix keeps an ongoing casting portal that can put you in front of multiple unscripted series teams at once. On their Netflix Reality site, they invite applicants to submit a one-minute (or less) video showing the real you — no heavy production needed.
Eligibility basics: You must be 18+ and a resident of the U.S., Canada, the U.K., or Ireland.
What you could be considered for: The portal highlights a range of franchise-style reality shows (from dating and social strategy to competition formats). Even if you’re not sure which series fits you best, the centralized entry point makes it easy to raise your hand.
How to apply: Head to NetflixReality.com and submit your 1-minute video.
Love Island USA (Official application)
If you’re single, outgoing, and ready for a summer that might change your life, Love Island USA’s official application is live on Casting Crane. The landing page functions as a date-of-birth gate — a common step for age verification — before you move into the full application.
Eligibility basics: 18+ (as indicated on the official application landing page). Additional requirements are provided inside the application.
Application tip: Casting teams want clarity and consistency. Make sure your photos, socials, and video answers all match the same version of you — confident, specific, and real — rather than a character you think reality TV “needs.”
How to apply: Start at loveislandusa.castingcrane.com.
ITV Entertainment (UK): Register interest for new entertainment shows
For readers in the U.K. (or those eligible to appear on U.K. productions), ITV has an ongoing “Take Part” form for potential new entertainment shows. They’re specifically looking for confident, outgoing personalities who love games and want to be on TV — and the listing notes there’s currently no closing date (though ITV can close the form at its discretion).
Eligibility basics: 18+.
How to apply: Use ITV’s official form at itv.com/beontv.
Bonus: Property Brothers / Scott Brothers Entertainment — Now casting homeowners (and investors)
Prefer a transformation story over a competition villa? Drew and Jonathan Scott’s casting page lists multiple current opportunities, including Los Angeles-area homeowner projects (one notes a 30K minimum budget), plus additional categories like property investors and even a homeowner competition concept.
Who it’s for: Homeowners (and, for certain opportunities, property investors). Several calls specify Los Angeles and surrounding areas, with requirements that vary by project.
How to apply: Start at drewandjonathan.com/casting and apply only through the official sites listed there.
Quick tips to strengthen your application (no matter the show)
- Lead with your “why.” In the first 10 seconds of your video, tell us what you want and what’s at stake for you.
- Show, don’t summarize. Instead of saying “I’m funny,” include a quick moment that proves it.
- Be specific. Concrete details beat general claims every time (job, hobby, point of view, life twist, dream).
- Keep it clean and simple. Clear audio and good lighting matter more than fancy editing.
- Protect your privacy. Use official links and avoid sending sensitive information unless the production explicitly requests it through a secure process.
And a reminder for creators and producers: if you’re building something new in unscripted, submit your project for consideration through the American Reality Television Awards at realitytelevisionawards.com/submit-your-show/.
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