$2,500 Converse Commercial Casting call for Musicians

Job Description

Donna Grossman Casting is seeking young musicians to form a three-person garage band for an upcoming Converse video and photo shoot in New York City. The non-union campaign is looking for real guitarists, drummers, keyboard players, and other musicians who can confidently perform on camera and bring an authentic garage-band energy to the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as part of a three-person garage band.
• Play guitar, drums, keyboard, or another instrument on camera.
• Appear in both video and photo content for Converse.
• Perform naturally and confidently during production.
• Participate in the required fitting and shoot.

Requirements

• Musicians ages 19–23.
• Guitarists, drummers, keyboard players, and other instrumentalists are encouraged to apply.
• Must have genuine ability playing your instrument.
• Must be a New York City-area local.
• Must be available during the production window.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $2,500 total pay.
• Includes fitting, shoot, and 18-month usage.

1970s Jazz Trio, Backup Singers and Soul Band Musicians

Job Description

A production filming in Syracuse, New York, is seeking talented musicians and singers for a 1972-set project. Casting is looking for a jazz trio, backup singers with a classic soul-inspired sound, and a soul band capable of accompanying a solo singer. Existing bands and individual musicians are encouraged to apply for this paid entertainment opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a musician or singer in a production set in 1972.
• Recreate the look, energy, and musical atmosphere of the early 1970s.
• Perform as part of a jazz trio, backup vocal group, or soul band.
• Soul band musicians may perform drums, guitar, horns, or similar instruments.
• Follow musical and production direction while on set.
• Collaborate professionally with other performers and the production team.

Requirements

• Musicians and singers with strong performance abilities.
• Jazz musicians, backup singers, and soul band performers are encouraged to apply.
• Existing bands are welcome to apply together.
• Must be comfortable performing music appropriate to a 1972 setting.
• Must be available to work in Syracuse, New York.

Compensation

• SAG scale.