TV Spec Commercial – Xmas Comedy

Tuesday, October 14th, 2025 at 10:50 am | Castings and Jobs

We are making a TV Spec commercial for Lidl in November. We are a group of
film students and indie filmmakers who want to create a memorable TV advert
for Christmas this year. A spec commercial is an indie commercial, made
without the involvement of Lidl in the hope that they might purchase the advert

after completion. If this should happen every cast member involved will be
compensated with both usage fees and day rates according to industry
standards. A sale however is quite unlikely, really why we are making this
project is to practice making TV commercials, to have a strong portfolio piece
and to have some fun while we do it!

It would be a great opportunity for you to flex your comedic muscles and gain
the experience of working in a professional environment without the normal
pressures of high budget work. We are a group of passionate filmmakers and
we stress the importance of having fun while we work. It’s a comedy afterall
and we should all enjoy the moviemaking experience!

This project puts a unique spin on the usual Christmas advert titled ‘Christmas
Disasters’ – depicting a bunch of unfortunate Christmas mishaps happening to
a family of 6 around Christmas time throughout the years ending with a clever
punchline – Mom comes home with shopping and we end with the classic
family Xmas dinner with V.O ‘Avoid disaster this year, Lidl

Project Details:

Shooting over 2 weekends in November 8th, 9th, 15th and 16th – Dates are
flexible so if you want to be involved let us know and we might be able to work
around your schedule!

Location – Dublin, Templeogue
Food included

Schedules vary depending on which role:

– Male 18-23
– Male 40-55
– Female – 18-23
– Female – 35- 55

Thanks and I hope to hear from you soon!
Niall

You’ll see some of my brand and film work here –
https://www.laughorcrypictures.ie/
Garreth – DOP – https://www.instagram.com/garrethfilms/

Email: niall@laughorcrypictures.ie