Austin Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

CKP is an award-winning communications firm headquartered in Houston, TX, operating in Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, Charlotte, NC, and Charleston, SC. We work with clients in a variety of industries through a holistic approach to story-telling. CKP is a three-time PRSA Houston PR Agency of the Year, an Inc. Best Workplace and listed twice on the Inc. list of fastest growing private companies in Texas. The agency is the recipient of more than 100 awards for excellence in marketing, advertising, public relations and corporate social responsibility programs.

On-site Requirements: This is a hybrid role that blends work-from-home with in-person office and client on-site requirements. 

Location Requirements: Only candidates who currently reside in the Houston metro area will be considered.

Availability Requirement: This role includes some evening and weekend hours

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Film, edit and produce short-form video for digital, social media (Tik Tok, Meta platforms etc.) and other uses 
• Collaborate with creative director and/or account lead to develop shot lists/creative briefs for video shoots
• Strong interviewing skills and the ability to make on-camera interviewees comfortable
• Edit/turn around video products in-scope and on time
• Collaborate with creative and account teams on video content strategies for various social and other platforms
• Participate in CKP and client meetings and events (includes in-person meetings)
• Maintain excellent client relationships
• Collaborate across other CKP verticals and support other staff members as needed
• Occasional travel to film in secondary markets (primarily within Texas, occasionally out-of-state)
• Some evening and weekend hours (filming events)
• A successful person in this role would be organized, self-motivated, disciplined about meeting deadlines and a proactive communicator

Required qualifications/experience

• Three years of experience creating video content
• Ability to manage cameras, audio and lighting as a team of one and/or with an assistant
• Experience working within a team/agency
• Only candidates currently residing in the Houston area will be considered
• Access to regular transportation
• Tik Tok
• Meta (Facebook & Instagram)
• Adobe Premiere

Preferred qualifications/experience

• Adobe After Effects
• Drone pilot license
• Experience shooting still photography

CKP

CASTING HOUSTON COMMERCIAL BACKGROUND ACTORS 

Seeking the following:

• Adult Men and Women, age range 20’s-60’s+, of all ethnicities portray teachers, scientists, business professionals, neighbors, etc. 
• Real Families Adults and Kids for evening neighborhood scene. 

Rate: $250 per day / per person 

Shoot Dates: July 28th, 29th, 30th**will most likely shoot one day 

Please have the full day open as these shoots tend to have a morning call time and can last up to 10 hrs. 

The exact call time and location will be provided closer to the shoot date once those details are finalized. 

BOOKING OFF OF PHOTOS

SeaWorld San Antonio

Casting: Twins for Commercial Shoot!

RUSH CASTING: MALE ROLLER SKATERS

Vicky Boone Casting is looking for those with experience roller skating ASAP for a paid commercial for Quaker State. A good sense of rhythm or dance experience is a plus, since this commercial will feature a bit of dancing (nothing professional or heavily choreographed). No acting experience necessary. Details below!

Project: Quaker State

Production Company: ArtClass Content

Fitting Date: 7/20 (Rate: $75)

Shoot Date: 7/21

Location: Austin, TX

Use/Run: Licensing required through 2022. OLV / Social and Digital. USA and Canada

Rate: Principal: $500 (session), $1000 (usage)

CASTING:

• [SKATING BOY] 18 to 22 years old, all ethnicities male. Knows how to roller skate. 

We look forward to your submissions!

Team VBC

CASTING HISPANIC WOMEN 60+ FOR COMMERCIAL (DALLAS)

We are looking for Hispanic Women, age 60+ for a commercial project shooting in Dallas in early August. This is a Featured Extra role. If you or someone you know fits the description, please email a recent photo and your contact info for consideration. We will send audition instructions and more info.

Shoot Dates: talent will only shoot one of these days.

August 1-5 in Dallas

Rate: $600 + 20% agency fee, if applicable

LHH is looking for a Video Producer for a commercial real estate client in the Austin, TX area. Qualified candidates must have a passion for video storytelling and work well in a fast paced environment.

*Candidates must have a portfolio to be considered for this position.*

Responsibilities:

• Operates video cameras, on location or in the studio, in the production of professional pre-recorded programming.
• Works closely with the social media team to help produce TikToks and Instagram Reels.
• Designs, transports, sets up, and operates production equipment, including audio and lighting equipment, for field and studio productions.
• Storyboards the video campaigns from concept to completion.
• Computer edits video segments on a variety of tape and digital formats.
• Travel to various locations to get the shot; do interview style videos with local realtors
• Completes trouble and preventive maintenance reports on video and audio production equipment; assists in repair and upkeep of studio and production sets and properties.
• Maintains equipment inventory and field and studio production schedules.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or similar role
• 2+ years experience working in a Videographer role
• Proficient in Adobe Premier Pro and Adobe AfterEffects
• Great communication skills – written and verbal
• Experience working with digital marketing tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and social media platforms

LHH

LHH is recruiting to fill a direct hire a video producer position in the Austin area with a great client in the real estate industry. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in video editing and producing.

Job Responsibilities:

• Works with team on video strategy to promote properties
• Manages interns and other video positions keeping everyone on timeline
• Operates video cameras, on location or in the studio
• Designs, transports, sets up, and operates production equipment, including audio and lighting equipment, for field and studio productions.
• Computer edits video segments on a variety of digital formats.
• Completes trouble and preventive maintenance reports on video and audio production equipment; assists in repair and upkeep of studio and production sets and properties.
• Maintains equipment inventory and field and studio production schedules.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• Content and video creation experience – must be able to provide portfolio or relevant samples upon request

Employment details:

• Direct Hire
• Competitive pay & PTO
• Hybrid Schedule in Austin, TX

If this sounds like your next opportunity, please apply now!

LHH

Production Title: Quaker State Commercial

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting kids to work on scenes filming in Austin, Texas, on Thursday, July 21st. Must be able to work from the said date. 

Casting: Dancers

Grandson/Granddaughter

• 7 to 9 years old
• Hispanic male or female
• Always smiling, curious, full of energy, enjoy getting their hands dirty, and likes to help dad.

Father

• 30 to 40 years old
• Hispanic male
• Handsome, but not in a traditional/over-the-top/distracting way
• Relatable, approachable, and authentic

Grand Father

• 60 to 65 years old
• Hispanic male
• A bit rugged, but with a joyful spirit
• Humble presence, seen as the patriarch of the family

Female Relative

• 30 to 35 years old
• Hispanic female. Intense, fiery presence.
• Confident—think the older version of Cha Cha DiGregorio from Grease. Known as “the cool aunt.”

Covid Test: TBD

Rate: Principal: $500 (session), $1000 (usage)