Happy Friday, casting friends. This week’s round-up is all about big ideas and big stakes: a brand-new competition series looking for advertising and marketing creatives, plus a handful of verified ABC shows currently taking applications.
If you’re a producer or network exec with a series that’s casting right now, you can also submit it for consideration here: https://www.realitytelevisionawards.com/submit-your-show/.
Featured Casting: A New Advertising Competition Series (MysticArt Pictures)
Calling all ad-world heavy hitters and rising creatives: MysticArt Pictures is casting an untitled competition series where the world’s best advertising creatives go head-to-head on real briefs for real clients—then watch their campaigns launch into the world in real time. If you’ve ever said “Mad Men meets modern marketing,” this is the lane.
Who they want: Advertising/marketing creatives (from hungry up-and-comers to seasoned pros), ages 21+.
What’s on the line: A large cash prize and the title of “World’s Top Creative.”
Where to start: Begin at MysticArt Pictures and follow their submission instructions.
Applicant tip: Treat your application like a mini pitch deck. Lead with one clear “creative POV” (what you’re known for), then show proof: a campaign you’ve shipped, a spec idea that went viral, a brand you’ve built, or a before/after case study with results. Even if you’re early career, strong storytelling plus strong taste can beat a long resume.
What to highlight in your story:
- Your process under pressure: how you go from brief to concept to execution on a clock.
- Your lane: copy, art direction, strategy, social, brand, performance, experiential, or hybrid.
- Collaboration style: are you the idea spark, the closer, or the calm problem-solver?
- Client-ready instincts: how you handle feedback without losing the magic.
Press Your Luck (ABC)
Big bucks. No Whammies. ABC is currently looking nationwide for outgoing contestants ready to “press their luck” on the classic game show revival.
How to apply: Start at ABC’s official casting hub and follow the instructions for Press Your Luck: https://abc.com/casting. ABC also points applicants to pressyourluckcasting.com from that page.
Applicant tip: Game shows love big energy, but they also love clarity. In your video (or written responses), show that you can be fun and easy to produce: introduce yourself cleanly, tell one great story, then end with why you’ll be memorable on camera.
Shark Tank (ABC)
If you’ve built a product with traction—or you’re an entrepreneur with a compelling story—ABC indicates that Shark Tank casting is open and applicants can apply online or attend an open call.
How to apply: Use ABC’s official application page: https://abc.com/shows/shark-tank/apply.
Applicant tip: The Sharks invest in businesses, but the show casts characters, too. Hit both: (1) what problem you solve, (2) why your solution is different, and (3) what makes you the person who has to win. If you can explain your business in one sentence that a non-expert understands, you’re already ahead.
The $100,000 Pyramid (ABC)
ABC’s casting hub lists The $100,000 Pyramid as currently casting energetic, outgoing people with a strong sense of the game.
How to apply: Go through ABC’s official casting page: https://abc.com/casting.
Applicant tip: If you’re submitting a video, practice describing everyday things quickly and cleanly (without rambling). Producers are listening for speed, precision, and personality.
The Bachelor / The Bachelorette (ABC)
ABC’s casting hub also lists applications for The Bachelor and The Bachelorette. If you’re single, serious about finding a partner, and ready for the most public dating experience imaginable, this is your moment.
How to apply: Start at https://abc.com/casting and select the show you’re applying for.
Applicant tip: Be specific about what you want. “I want love” is not a casting story. “I always date the same type and I’m trying to break that pattern” is. Share one or two real relationship lessons you’ve learned and what you’re looking for next.
The Great Christmas Light Fight (ABC)
If your holiday display is the one your neighbors plan their December detours around, ABC’s casting hub includes a link to apply or nominate someone for The Great Christmas Light Fight.
How to apply: Use the official ABC casting hub: https://abc.com/casting.
Applicant tip: Give them a visual. Include wide shots and close-ups of your best moments, plus a quick, friendly tour explaining what makes your display unique (theme, scale, story, DIY build, family tradition, or community involvement).
Quick Tips Before You Hit Submit
- Read the eligibility requirements first: age, residency, background checks, and travel rules can vary.
- Make your first 10 seconds count: introduce yourself with confidence and a clear hook.
- Show receipts: photos, clips, links, numbers, and outcomes beat vague claims.
- Be castable, not perfect: producers want real people with real points of view.
And if you’re creating an unscripted series or know of a verified casting call we should feature, send it our way: https://www.realitytelevisionawards.com/submit-your-show/.
Finally, a reminder: the American Reality Television Awards (ARTAS) celebrates the creators, talent, and teams behind unscripted entertainment. Follow along (and tag us with your updates) on Instagram at @RealityAwardsTV.