Charlotte Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Exciting Casting Call: “My Daddy’s Daughter” Short Film Seeks Talented Japanese Couples!

Are you ready to be a part of an intriguing and action-packed short film? “My Daddy’s Daughter” is casting for various roles, including supporting characters and extras. Set against the backdrop of a gripping story, this film promises an engaging and unforgettable experience for both the cast and the audience.

The Plot: “My Daddy’s Daughter” follows the journey of Simone, a young adult grappling with the aftermath of her father’s passing. Faced with a life-threatening situation, Simone, her devoted boyfriend Jay, and a loyal group of friends embark on a mission to secure $250,000 to settle a debt. The stakes are high, and the path to success is fraught with challenges, as they navigate the shadowy world her father left behind.

Characters in Search of Actors:

1. Jay (21-25): An African American male, Jay is Simone’s boyfriend. Once a loyal soldier in Simone’s father’s empire, he left the drug game behind, determined to protect Simone and ensure she has the means to pay off KT.

2. KT (Early 40’s): The formidable adversary, portrayed by an African American male, who was once Simone’s father’s greatest rival. KT’s actions set the events of the film in motion, revealing a complex character yearning for the power and influence her father once wielded.

3. Yvonne (Late 30’s): An African American female, Yvonne was Simone’s father’s ex-lover of 15 years. Though seemingly willing to assist Simone and Jay in their quest, her motives remain shrouded in mystery.

4. Ashley and Niya (21-25): These sisters, portrayed by African American or Hispanic females, are Simone’s steadfast companions. Their loyalty is unwavering as they work alongside Simone to navigate the challenges they face.

5. Nino (21-25): Jay’s lifelong best friend and a former soldier in Mike’s empire. While still somewhat involved in the drug trade, Nino is resolute in his determination to help Simone and Jay confront KT.

6. Trey (18-20): A character with minimal screen time, Trey is an old customer of Jay’s, appearing briefly in 1-2 scenes.

7. Darius: Also with a limited role, Darius is Ashley and Niya’s brother, a player in the drug trade.

Additional Opportunities:

• Directorial Help: The team is seeking individuals who can assist with directing, working closely with writer and lead actor, Ayanna Williams (playing Simone), who will also serve as the assistant director for scenes she’s in.

• Sound Direction: If you have expertise in sound design for film, your skills are needed to enhance the overall cinematic experience.

• Extras: Join the cast as a member of the family inside Mike’s house after his funeral. We’re looking for 4-5 African American males and females to bring this scene to life.

Filming Details: The production will take place in Greenville, NC, over a weekend in early to mid-November (specific dates will be finalized based on availability). The film is scheduled for completion by the end of November, offering a dynamic and fast-paced experience for all involved.

Don’t miss this chance to be a part of “My Daddy’s Daughter” – an enthralling tale of loyalty, danger, and the lengths we’ll go to protect the ones we love. Be sure to submit your applications and seize this exciting opportunity!

Casting Call: Industrial Casting for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Talent

Job Details: C&J is currently casting for an industrial film project for a Software Company. We are seeking talent with varying degrees of hearing loss to portray authentic characters in the film.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the character of [ANA], a female-presenting manager who exudes a calm and composed demeanor while dealing with her team’s challenges, never revealing her own struggles.
• Deliver lines as per the script while effectively conveying the character’s personality and emotions.

Requirements:

• Gender: Female
• Age Range: 30 to 39 years old
• Preferred Ethnicities: Latino, East Asian, Filipino, Hispanic, Middle Eastern, Mixed Ethnicity, Pacific Islander, South Asian, Southeast Asian, West Indies/Caribbean. All ethnicities are welcome to submit.
• Must be deaf/hard of hearing.
• Previous acting experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Compensation Details:

• Rate of Pay: $2000 per day
• Travel Stipend:
  • $75 gas stipend for talent located more than 1.5 hours away from the shooting location.
  • $150 hotel stipend for talent located more than 1.5 hours away from the shooting location.
  • $250 airfare stipend for talent located more than 3 hours away from the shooting location, with the availability of a second hotel night if needed.

Dates:

• Exact shooting dates are to be determined, and will fall within the range of October 24th to 26th, or the week of October 31st, 2023.

Location:

• The shoot will take place in the Raleigh area.

Casting Call: Background Talent Casting Call – Hispanic Men and Women

Job Details: C&J Productions is seeking background talent for an upcoming shoot in the Charlotte Area. This project offers a paid opportunity for those selected. Please note that this is a quick turnaround project.

Job Responsibilities:

• Act as background talent in various scenes as directed by the production team.
• Follow instructions provided by the director and production staff.
• Maintain professionalism on set and adhere to all production guidelines.

Requirements:

• Age: 35 to 50 years old.
• Ethnicity: Hispanic.
• Must be available for the shoot on 9/26/2023.
• Local hire to Charlotte, NC.

Compensation Details:

• Rate of Pay: SAG Scale Background
• Local Hire to Charlotte, NC

Are you a talented communicator with a passion for connecting with people? Are you looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills in a fast-paced and dynamic environment? We are seeking a highly motivated Communications Assistant to join our team!

As a Communications Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our internal and external communications efforts. Your attention to detail and strong writing skills will be essential in delivering clear and compelling messages to our target audience.

Why Choose Us?

• Exciting Industry: Be part of a dynamic field, where each day brings new challenges and opportunities.
• Collaboration: Work alongside a supportive team, fostering a collaborative and creative environment.
• Professional Growth: Expand your skills and knowledge with ongoing training and development.
• Impactful Role: Your communication expertise will directly influence our brand’s reputation and success.
• Diverse Projects: Engage in various communication initiatives, from media relations to content creation.

Responsibilities:

• The Communications Specialist will coordinate and develop marketing and communications platforms and policies, programs, and campaigns
• In this position, the Marketing and Communications assistant will maintain knowledge of trends and developments in the market while identifying opportunities for new products and services
• Drive product adoption and promotion
• Collaborate in the development of new products
• Compose, develop, evaluate and conduct training on marketing activities, strategies, and policies

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading abilities
• Familiarity with digital marketing tools and analytics platforms
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Creative thinking and ability to generate innovative ideas
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Experience in graphic design or video editing is a plus

Join our team and be part of a vibrant and collaborative work environment where your communication skills will be valued. Apply now to become our Communications Assistant and contribute to the success of our organization!

RecVance

Avalara is a rapidly growing technology company that’s fundamentally changing the world of transactional tax compliance. We deliver comprehensive, cloud-based automation solutions that adapt to the ever-changing global tax landscape.

Job Summary:

The Director of Internal Communications will be highly experienced in employee-related and people manager communications in North America and, ideally, across Europe and India. This individual is a hands-on leader who can provide strategic counsel to senior executives as well as lean into the day-to-day internal communications tasks and coach a team of direct reports. The Director will possess deep experience in a variety of issues management and people-related organizational announcements and have the proven ability to not only create communications plans from scratch but also program manage a comprehensive global internal communications calendar at a high-growth technology company, where change is constant. This leader will also mentor, manage, and grow a team of talented internal communicators. This strategic position will report to the company’s Senior Director of Corporate Communications. This role will work closely with the Chief People Officer (CPO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), General Counsel, and every leader within Avalara’s People and Culture (P&C) organization. The Director and their team will draft, edit, and distribute internally facing communications for business related news as well as HR initiatives including career development, regional and global compensation and benefits programs, performance management, rewards and recognition, onboarding, employee engagement, diversity, and others. Additionally, the successful candidate will play a critical role in helping to deliver engaging digital employee communications by managing our intranet, what we call the Grove, and supporting content creation and promotion of our virtual global company meetings with our CEO and other business leaders, called AvaChats, as well as support content creation and execution of our annual global company meeting, CONNECT, which will be held in-person and virtual in February 2024.

Job Responsibilities:

• Create and program manage a global internal communications strategy, messaging and collateral (written and visual) for employee and people manager communications at Avalara.
• Support strategic communications for the Chief People Officer (CPO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), spanning internal and external media channels, positioning them as trusted, transparent, C-Suite leaders.
• Host and support critical internal stakeholder meetings to drive alignment, present plans and timelines, and gain agreement. This includes global monthly meetings with the CEO and other business leaders, HR-related meetings, leadership team meetings, and more.
• Serve as trusted strategic communications counsel to executives and HR business partners, collaborating with Avalara’s Corporate Communications team on a coordinated approach, annual communications plan, and related messaging and materials.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and Marketing in updating and implementing a global employer brand narrative that is tailored to specific geographies.
• Partner with the HR leadership team and regional HR and leadership teams to develop a cohesive global calendar and communications strategies for key HR initiatives.
• Review all communications materials created by the internal communications team members.
• In partnership with HR business partners, supervise communications to managers while advancing our capabilities to reach this critical audience and convert them into communicators.
• Align to a global strategy, corporate messaging, and standards for all written and visual communications with Avalara’s Corporate Communications, Brand, and Marketing teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 15+ years of relevant internal communications experience at technology company managing a team of direct reports; strong preference for those who specifically worked with HR teams in North America, Europe, and India
• Must have deep issues management and people-related organizational announcements experience and expertise
• Strong technical skills for internal material development programs (MS Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and others) and communications platforms (Slack, Zoom, Teams, etc.)
• Strong executive presence and negotiation skills
• Extreme attention to detail, time management, organization skills.
• Excellent planning, project management, prioritization, and presentation skills
• Must have a positive and flexible attitude for working in a fast-paced environment and be able to build strong relationships across various departments and functions

About Avalara:

We’re building cloud-based tax compliance solutions to handle every transaction in the world. Imagine every transaction you make — every tank of gas, cup of coffee, or pair of sneakers, every movie ticket, meal kit, or streamed song, every sensor-to-sensor ping. Nearly every time you make a purchase, physical or digital, there’s an accompanying unique and nuanced tax compliance calculation. The logic behind calculating taxes — the rules, rates, and boundaries is a global, layered, three-dimensional mess of complexity, with compliance dictated by governments and applied by every business, every day.

Avalara works with businesses of all sizes, all over the world — from corner stores to gigantic global retailers — to calculate tax accurately and automatically, at speeds measured in milliseconds. That’s a massive technical challenge, in terms of scale, reliability, and complexity, and we do it better than anyone. That’s why we’re growing fast. Headquartered in Seattle, Avalara has offices across the U.S. and around the world, in Brazil, Canada, India, U.K, Belgium and across Europe.

Equal Opportunities

Avalara is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, national orientation, disability, sexual orientation, US Veteran status, or any other factor protected by law.

Avalara

Our client is looking for a contract Director of Internal Communications to manage the development and implementation of the company’s internal communications strategy, as well as oversee the tactics and tools required to increase employee satisfaction and drive business results across the company!

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Work directly with business leaders to identify needs, objectives, and strategies to create plans and processes to engage employees; partner with Human Resources (HR) on intranet benefits
• Establish innovative new programs that have scale to increase engagement across multiple networks
• Create new channels to reach employees with core messages; develop and drive a messaging framework that engages and inspires
• Determine ongoing needs and develop strategies and plans to address those needs through a variety of methods and touch points
• Implement reporting mechanisms for sharing measurements around success and areas of improvement
• Manage editorial calendar and content on corporate channels while balancing input from key internal stakeholders across a range of businesses and geographies
• Determine types of charities aligned with the business globally; establish a framework that allows the company to give globally and locally, while identifying top external charity partners
• Act as a leader for global communications by guiding regional and business-level talent

What you’ll need to excel:

At a minimum, you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work or military experience
• 7 years of experience with internal employee communications
• Experience with Microsoft Office

It’d be great if you also have:

• 10 years of experience in employee and HR communications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present clean, organized, and thorough information and data appropriate for intended audience
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, collaborative work relationships both internally and externally
• Self-motivated work style; able to work well with minimal supervision or in a team environment
• Proven leadership and collaboration skills with the ability to effectively supervise, coach and influence employees

*This is a contract position from November – April

TalentBridge

This position is for the State of North Carolina

Benefits:

• 100% paid by employer Health benefits, Life insurance, Short and Long term disability insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• One paid week off during Christmas and New Years
• 10 PTO days
• 10 Sick days
• 401K (with 5% employer contribution

NOTE: Total Compensation = ~85k (car & phone allowances, 100% employer-paid medical insurance premiums, 401k match, 3 weeks vacation).

The Organization

Mi Familia Vota (MFV) is a Latino-led organization with the largest field operation in the nation that uses a holistic approach to building political power. We are located in 7 strategic states AZ, CA, CO, GA, FL, NV & TX. We engage our community around the most prevalent issues to ensure the construction of a healthy democracy and the advancement of a national Latino progressive agenda. MFV utilizes a variety of strategies to reach our community, including citizenship, door-to-door voter education, registration and mobilization, issue organizing, leadership development, advocacy, accountability campaigns and litigation.

Mi Familia Vota is a 501(c)(4) organization and Mi Familia Vota Education Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization.

The Role

Mi Familia Vota North Carolina seeks a Civic Engagement Manager to be the North Carolina lead strategist in creating a year-round multi-faceted voter engagement strategy. We are looking for someone with demonstrated skills leading outreach efforts to the Latino community, with experience implementing different tactics such as door-to-door efforts, phone calls, text campaigns, and on-the-ground voter registration efforts. Under the leadership of the North Carolina State Director, the Civic Engagement Manager will oversee robust statewide voter engagement operations and collaborate with other departments to implement voter education opportunities for the Latino community in North Carolina. The desired candidate will have demonstrated experience managing and coaching others, creating strategic community partnerships, and implementing best practices to meet organizational voter engagement goals.

Mi Familia Vota North Carolina seeks a Civic Engagement Manager to be a lead strategist creating state campaigns and supporting and coordinating the work of the field and programs teams. We are looking for someone with strong experience in campaigns and field operations. Under the leadership of the State Director the Civic Engagement Manager will oversee robust statewide field operations and other programming. As a key leader in the state the field manager implements best practices to meet goals set forth for the organization. This leader should have experience managing and coaching others and be an experienced data-driven campaign manager.

Job Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement effective electoral field programs, including but not limited to doors, phones, texts, and voter registration campaigns
• Ensure an ever-evolving understanding of the political and demographic landscape in the state
• Provide training and support for on-the-ground outreach staff
• Represent the organization internally and externally; speaking on behalf of the organization when necessary
• Identify, recruit, onboard, and manage high-quality staff to execute programs and campaigns
• Develop, oversee and, drive the execution of the state’s overall voter engagement strategy
• Set and meet metrics for the organization’s direct voter contact, digital, text, and field integration work.
• Oversee implementation of programs at the state to level to include program assessment, integration and evaluation
• Oversee data management process & collaborate with the National Data Dept to ensure that program implementation metrics are being met
• Ensure data management protocols are followed accurately and completely to capture data from all outreach efforts in-person and online
• Create and maintain an environment of professionalism; ensuring fluid communication amongst staff and other departments
• Organize and prioritize critical issues and required information to facilitate efficient decision making

Qualifications

• Bilingual Conversational in both English and Spanish
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills; successful at motivating staff to meet recruitment and voter engagement goals
• At least two cycles of field/outreach experience, preferably at a Manager level
• Experience managing and training high performing staff
• Experience with and ability to train on electoral databases
• Ability to design, maintain and improve a goal-oriented accountability structure
• Strong cultural competence with communities of color and experience working with diverse groups
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to work flexible hours and weekends
• Access to reliable transportation

Mi Familia Vota

Video Producer/Editor

This an onsite role at our Raleigh, NC office. This position is not open to those seeking a remote working setting.

Summary

The Video Producer/Editor is responsible for the management, planning, and execution of all video production. This is a hands-on role that requires a video production expert with demonstrated experience who is highly motivated, ambitious, and eager to join our team of creative professionals. The Video Producer/Editor must have a well-rounded knowledge and provide their creative vision through a blend of storytelling, creative, and technical expertise. This position reports to the Executive Director of Creative Services.

Job Duties

• Producing all video assignments for the company (from pre to post)
• Create and assemble video content for customer stories, external promotional social videos, product marketing videos, recruiting videos, corporate training and presentation videos, and other enterprise-wide projects
• Assist with scriptwriting, storyboarding, and selecting optimal forms of media for projects
• Work independently, as well as part of a team to produce project deliverables
• Collaborate closely with internal clients and stakeholders to help facilitate the creation of video content
• Direct and capture video remotely via a remote video capture application
• Edit video and audio projects, including selecting program format for final output, capturing/importing media, organizing raw media, editing footage and sound files, creating and inserting static and motion graphics, titling, adding music/voice-over/sfx, media management, and archiving project media
• Hiring of contracted vendors (voiceover, models, drone) across the US and abroad if necessary
• Video equipment organization upkeep and upgrades

Required Skills

The Video Producer/Editor must possess the following technical skills in video, audio, and post-production:

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in television, film, sound, or new media in a corporate environment
• Fluent knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro, and After Effects
• Familiarity with professional cameras, preproduction/planning, studio and field production, lighting/grip, scriptwriting, storyboarding, and digital still photography
• Post-production expertise with digital video editing, still and motion graphics design, and video compression for multiple delivery platforms
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong independent decision-making, organizational, and planning skills
• Ability to maintain a high attention to detail while working under tight timelines

Travel

Many “on location” video projects and corporate events will require overnight travel – less than 10%.

Please provide a link to a portfolio or website with examples of your work

Centrifuge Media, Inc.

Casting Call: Basketball Player – Commercial Background Role

Description: C&J Productions is currently seeking skilled basketball players to serve as background talent for an upcoming commercial shoot in the Charlotte Area.

Roles:

• Basketball Players: Individuals aged 18 to 23, all ethnicities, male. We are specifically seeking individuals with streetball skills.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in basketball scenes as directed by the production team.
• Exhibit proficiency in streetball skills and showcase an authentic playing style.
• Follow instructions from the director and maintain a professional demeanor on set.
• Collaborate with other cast and crew members to create dynamic scenes.

Requirements:

• Must be between the ages of 18 to 23.
• Must possess strong streetball skills and demonstrate proficiency in basketball techniques.
• All ethnicities and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
• Must be available for the shoot on 9/27/23, which will extend from mid-day into the night.
• Must be a local hire to the Charlotte area.

Production Details:

• Shoot Date: September 27, 2023
• Shoot Location: Charlotte, NC

Compensation:

• Rate of Pay: $350

Casting Call: “Sleeping in Dirty Sheets”

Job Details:

• Project Title: Sleeping in Dirty Sheets
• Shooting Dates: November 4 – 7, 2023
• Location: Fayetteville, NC

Job Responsibilities:

1. CYNTHIA (JAMES’ WIFE):

   • Age Range: 53-55 years old
   • Description: Slim, still hip to the latest generation.

2. SMITTY (MALE):

   • Age Range: 38-40 years old
   • Description: Black male in fairly good shape.

3. TARA (FEMALE):

   • Age: 37 years old
   • Description: Light brown-skinned complexion.

4. KIESHA (FEMALE):

   • Age: 37 years old
   • Description: Ratchet.

5. LISA (FEMALE):

   • Age: Open

6. JUNKIE (MALE):

   • Description: No specific age or appearance details provided.

7. FRIEND 1 (MALE):

   • Description: No specific age or appearance details provided.

8. FRIEND 2 (MALE):

   • Description: No specific age or appearance details provided.

9. POLICE OFFICER (MALE):

   • Description: Average age male.

Requirements:

• All actors must be available for shooting on the specified dates.
• Experience in acting is preferred, but newcomers are also encouraged to apply.
• Must be able to portray the character as described in the job details.

Compensation:

• Payment will be provided as per industry standards and will vary based on the role and experience.
• Travel expenses and accommodation (if required) will be covered by the production team.