Charlotte Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Call: Boston Holiday Folk for “MERV” – Wilmington, NC

Job Description: Join the bustling set of the upcoming film “MERV” during its final week of shooting! We are now casting for the role of “Boston Holiday Folk” to bring to life a festive scene. This exciting opportunity is for those available to shoot on location in Wilmington, NC.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in background scenes as directed by the production team.
• Follow directions for scene setups and adhere to the filming schedule.
• Interact naturally within the set environment to enhance the authenticity of scenes.
• Maintain professionalism on set, respecting the cast and crew around you.

Requirements:

• Any gender and ethnicity are welcome to apply.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to work as a local in Wilmington, NC (no travel or accommodation provided).
• Must be available for the entire day of shooting; exact call times to be confirmed closer to filming dates.
• Must adhere to wardrobe guidelines which will be provided upon selection.

Compensation:

• $123.75 for a 10-hour day.
• Overtime paid at time and a half for any hours worked beyond the initial 10 hours.

Casting Call: “MERV” – Additional Roles for Final Week of Filming in Wilmington, NC

Roles: Boston Park Goers in Snow

Job Details: We are excited to announce the addition of new roles for the final week of filming “MERV” in the beautiful city of Wilmington, NC. We are currently seeking submissions for roles depicting Boston park goers in a winter scene.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in outdoor scenes as a park goer, possibly with simulated snow.
• Follow directions from the director and crew to achieve desired scene outcomes.
• Be prepared for multiple takes in various weather conditions.
• Maintain a professional demeanor on set at all times.

Requirements:

• Any gender and any ethnicity are welcome to apply.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be able and willing to work as a local hire in Wilmington, NC.
• Must be available for the entire day of filming on either May 29th or May 30th.
• Comfortable working in outdoor settings, potentially under cold weather conditions to simulate winter.
• Prior acting experience is a plus, but not mandatory.

Compensation:

• Pay is guaranteed at $123.75 for a 10-hour workday.
• Overtime compensation at time and a half for every hour beyond the initial 10 hours.

Overview:

When a strategy is approved, you know it’s your time to shine. As a true practitioner and expert in marrying narrative and visual design to a strategy, you’re in your element when you sweat the details. You are a master at choosing colors, fonts, kerning, and spacing, and have a sense of deep satisfaction when you pull it all together to guide the appearance of the finished product. To ensure your aesthetics are carried through, you welcome the chance to oversee a project or marketing campaign and enjoy being involved in all stages of the process. As a valued team member, you readily chime in with guidance, constructive criticism, motivation, and ideas.

The Multimedia Art Director will play a key role in the development, delivery, management, and continuous

improvement of marketing content, collateral, and communications for both internal and external projects. Under direct guidance from the Owner & Creative Director, your role will be to: drive the execution of creative direction; create visually stunning collateral; incorporate multimedia and unique concepts into sales tools; improve conceptual representations; adhere to client graphic and branding standards, and complete projects from conception to completion. You will also be in charge of maintaining art and resource files and overseeing the correct licensing and usage of all artwork. This role will include heavy multimedia and graphic production which requires high productivity and accuracy in a fast-paced work environment.

The Multimedia Art Director will be extremely organized, able to work in an energetic environment, and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously, and will thrive on completing a range of work from conception to production.

Responsibilities:

● Primarily responsible for producing and executing existing creative strategies developed by Owner, Creative

Director or Client

● Create and maintain the visual look for all of our clients’ traditional and digital work, from inception to completion

● Develop engaging multimedia marketing content using video and motion graphics (animations), from initial

storyboarding, to production and post-production editing, that enhances and reinforces strategic messaging and elevates visibility and engagement among target audiences

● Design wireframes and mock-ups for websites and applications, including user interface graphics, icons, color schemes, content and infrastructure

● Time management, keeping track of all the current projects and making sure they are completed on time and in budget

● Ensure a high standard of visual execution across all channels and campaigns, ie, the materials are aesthetically engaging, the messaging is clear, the clients’ branding and style is adhered to, and the product is of high quality and error-free

● Collaborate with the team to brainstorm concepts and/or work through challenges

● Work well with copywriters, designers, developers and production team

● Firmly grasp the strategic intent and translate this into beautifully conceived, persuasive work that delivers the client’s objectives

● Technically proficient and works independently hands-on to personally produce all elements required for projects and campaigns

● Present concepts internally to the Creative Director and/or Strategy Team

● Utilizes a comprehensive and complete understanding of all graphic programs including InDesign, Photoshop,

Illustrator, Adobe Premier, After Effects, Adobe XD, Microsoft Suite and Keynote

● Continuously learn new technologies and be willing to dive into ANY project headfirst

● Take direction from Owner/Creative Director and all Senior Team Members and Clients

● Thinks “out of the box” and develops new and innovative ideas to showcase the client’s brand and message

● Work with account team to produce strategic, interesting and compelling creative that supports the

communication goals of the project/brand

● Work with high-profile clients, brands and in partnership with total creative team

● Hands-on team member who exhibits a strong team approach and a positive demeanor

● Play an important role as a team member of the larger “team” and has the flexibility to assist in any area you can when needed

● Possesses a take-charge, can-do attitude (productive/solutions-oriented approach)

● Has a desire to grow, share information, and communicate your role within the agency and to client(s)

● Stays organized, develops excellent file structure, and understands quality control

● Will assist the Creative Director in planning and direction of the creative department when the Creative Director is away

● May be asked to manage video shoots, photoshoots, and other out-of-office projects

Job Duties

● Work closely with Creative Director, and Copywriter to craft ideas for new projects

● Edit/Develop video content for online distribution

● Design wireframes for desktop and mobile using UI/UX techniques

● Manage/update content on our managed WordPress sites

● Design print ads including brochures, direct mailers, door hangers, etc

● Keep accurate data of hours allocated to each project

● Maintain the Able&Co file structure system

● Keep up-to-date on current trends

Goals & Expectations

● 70% billable hours in the first 3 months

● 80% billable hours thereafter

● Coordinate with all design-related vendors and interns as needed

● Work with the management team to streamline our internal creative workflow process

● Produce accurate work, on-time and within budget

● Be actively involved in and contribute to a design community/group of your choice

● Identify needs of the creative department and share with reporting supervisor

● Work with Website Developers on projects

Able&Co.

Casting Call: The Hunting Wives

Job Details:

We are currently seeking extras for the upcoming production of “The Hunting Wives.” Due to pending weather, we have adjusted our schedule and are now filming on Wednesday, May 15, in Mooresville, NC. We are looking for 4 pedestrians to appear in various scenes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Role: Pedestrian

• Duties: Extras will be required to walk, stand, and interact naturally in outdoor and/or indoor scenes to create a realistic background for the main action.

• Attire: Extras will need to bring a variety of casual clothing options suitable for a pedestrian role. Further details on wardrobe will be provided upon selection.

Requirements:

• Age: Various ages are welcome to apply.

• Ethnicity: All ethnicities are encouraged to apply.

• Availability: Must be available for the entire day of filming on Wednesday, May 15.

• Transportation: Must have reliable transportation to and from the filming location in Mooresville, NC.

• Experience: No prior acting experience is required, but familiarity with being on a film set is a plus.

Compensation:

• Pay: Compensation details will be provided upon selection. Standard rates for extras will apply.

• Meals: Meals and refreshments will be provided on set.

Casting Call: The Hunting Wives – Charlotte, NC

Role: Female Teen (18 years or older to play younger)

Job Details: We are seeking a female actor, aged 18 or older, who can convincingly portray a teenager. This role will be photo selected by the director, so please ensure your headshots and photos accurately reflect your look and ability to play a younger age.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a teenage character in accordance with the director’s vision.

• Participate in all required scenes and follow direction precisely.

• Maintain a professional attitude on set.

• Be punctual and reliable for all call times.

Requirements:

• Female actor, 18 years or older.

• Ability to convincingly play a teenage character.

• Must be available for filming on Wednesday, May 15th.

• Previous acting experience is preferred but not required.

• Must be able to provide recent photos/headshots for director selection.

• Reliable transportation to the filming location in Mooresville.

Compensation:

• Competitive day rate based on experience.

• Meals provided on set.

• Credit in the film.

• Opportunity for future roles in upcoming productions.

Casting Call: The Hunting Wives – Charlotte, NC

Job Details:

We are seeking a female actor to portray the “Mom of Teenage Daughter” for a single-day shoot in Mooresville, NC. This role requires a photo selection by the director. This is an urgent casting call due to schedule changes caused by pending weather.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the role of a mother with a teenage daughter.
• Follow the directions provided by the director and production team.
• Maintain a professional attitude and be punctual for the shoot.
• Collaborate effectively with other cast members and crew.

Requirements:

• Female actor, age range 35-50.
• Previous acting experience is preferred but not required.
• Comfortable working on set for an entire day.
• Reliable transportation to and from the filming location in Mooresville, NC.
• Must be available on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.

Compensation:

• Competitive day rate, to be discussed upon selection.
• Meals and refreshments provided on set.
• Opportunity to work with a professional production team and gain valuable experience.

Casting Call: The Hunting Wives – Baby Role

Role: Caucasian Babies (Girls preferred, 8-10 months old)

Job Details

We are seeking Caucasian baby girls, aged 8-10 months, for a filming opportunity in Mooresville, NC. Due to weather conditions, our filming schedule has been adjusted, and we now need to cast for this role on Wednesday, 5/15.

Job Responsibilities

• On-Set Presence: Babies will be required to be on set during the filming day. Specific times will be communicated upon selection.

• Acting Requirements: Babies may need to be held or placed in specific settings as required by the scene. No extensive acting experience required.

• Parental/Guardian Supervision: A parent or guardian must be present with the baby at all times during filming.

Requirements

• Age: Babies must be between 8-10 months old.

• Ethnicity: Caucasian

• Gender: Girls preferred.

• Availability: Must be available on Wednesday, 5/15 for filming in Mooresville, NC.

• Flexibility: Comfortable with possible adjustments in the schedule due to weather conditions.

Compensation Details

• Rate: Competitive hourly rate for the baby’s time on set.

• Travel Stipend: Reimbursement for travel expenses to and from the filming location in Mooresville, NC.

• Meals: Meals will be provided on set for the baby and the accompanying parent/guardian.

• Additional Perks: Opportunity to be featured in a professional production and gain experience in the industry.

Casting Call: Seeking Dogs for Film Production in Wilmington, NC

Job Detail: We are seeking dogs and their owners for a film production happening this Wednesday, May 15th, in Wilmington, NC. This is a rush call for an exciting opportunity to have your furry friend featured in a film! Pay is guaranteed, and filming will take place locally in Wilmington.

Job Responsibilities:

• Owners and their dogs will participate in film scenes as required by the production team.
• Ensure dogs are well-behaved and can follow basic commands during filming.
• Be available for up to 10 hours of filming on the scheduled date, with potential for overtime.

Requirements:

• Owners: Any gender, any ethnicity, aged 18 and above.
• Dogs: Any breed, categorized by size:
  • Small & Medium Dogs: Weight under 69 lbs.
  • Large Dogs: Weight over 70 lbs.
• Owners and dogs must be able to work as local hires in Wilmington, NC.
• Owners must add “dog” to the Special Skills section of their profile to be easily found for future opportunities.
• Complete the form provided in the role description for submission.

Compensation Details:

• Guaranteed pay of $123.75 for up to 10 hours of work.
• Time and a half compensation for any hours exceeding the 10-hour mark.

Casting Call: Pool Moms for Strawberry Fields and Cherrix Casting

Job Details: Strawberry Fields and Cherrix Casting are excited to invite new faces to participate in an upcoming production scheduled for Monday, May 20th, in Wilmington, NC. We seek individuals who are fully available throughout the day without prior commitments. The workday typically spans 12 hours with an expected early call time at approximately 5:30 AM.

Job Responsibilities:

• Act as “Pool Moms” in various scenes requiring you to be comfortable wearing a bathing suit and a coverup on camera.
• Participate in wardrobe fittings if selected for roles that require it. Fittings are scheduled for Friday, May 17th, and Saturday, May 18th, between 9 AM and 4 PM, with the aim to complete all fittings by 5 PM.

Requirements:

• Open to diverse and open ethnicity applicants.
• Female, ages 25-45.
• Comfortable wearing a bathing suit and cover-up on camera.
• Must be fully available on the day of shooting with no other commitments.
• New faces are highly encouraged to apply.

Compensation Details:

• Pay rate is $134 for the first 10 hours of work. Overtime will be compensated if the working hours exceed 10 hours.
• A wardrobe fitting bump of $25 will be provided if you are required to attend a fitting.

Casting Call: Background Actors for Film Production

Job Title: Background Actors for Film Production – Club Members

Job Details: Strawberry Fields and Cherrix Casting are excited to announce a casting call for background actors in Wilmington, NC. We are currently seeking men and women aged 18-70s to portray club members at a prestigious country club for an upcoming film shoot. This opportunity is open to individuals of all ethnicities and backgrounds, and we are especially eager to welcome new faces to the set!

Responsibilities:

• Actively participate as a background actor portraying a club member.
• Attend and participate in wardrobe fittings if required.
• Be prompt and fully available on the day of shooting without any prior commitments.

Requirements:

• Must be available for a 12-hour workday on Monday, May 20th, with an early call time around 5:30 AM.
• Must be available for wardrobe fittings on Friday, May 17th, or Saturday, May 18th, between 9 AM and 4 PM, as scheduled by the wardrobe department.
• Ability to follow directions and effectively work under film set conditions.
• Open to individuals of all ethnicities and backgrounds.

Compensation:

• $134 for 10 hours of work.
• Overtime compensation after 10 hours.
• Additional $25 wardrobe fitting bump if a fitting is required.