Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

****CASTING CALL**** 

PROJECT: POWER IV: FORCE
ROLE: BOXER
COVID DATES: WED. 5/25
FILMING DATES: THURS. 5/26
LOCATION: VARIOUS IN CHICAGO, IL
FILMING RATE: $150/8 + COVID TEST BUMP
COVID TESTING RATE: $60/4

LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO FIT THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION:

• MALE 18-35 yrs old
• BOXING ABILITY. MUST BE ABLE TO USE A SPEED BAG IF NEEDED. 

*To be eligible to work on POWER IV : FORCE, the production requires that you verify that you are “Up To Date” (FULLY VACCINATED + BOOSTER SHOT COMPLETED if eligible for) on your COVID-19 vaccination. PLEASE ONLY SUBMIT YOURSELF IF YOU ARE FULLY VACCINATED AND WILLING TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF YOUR VACCINATION STATUS TO OUR PROJECT’S HEALTH & SAFETY DEPARTMENT (DO NOT SEND IT TO OUR 4 STAR TEAM).

“Up-to-date” means the following:

• A two-dose Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination series, and if eligible, a booster dose for those who are 5+ months past their second shot. Currently, the Pfizer booster is approved for everyone ages 12+. 
• A two-dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccination series and if eligible, a booster dose for those who are 5+ months past their second shot. Currently, the Moderna booster is approved for everyone ages 18 and up.
• A single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccination, and if eligible, a booster dose for those who are 2+ months past their single dose. Currently, the Johnson & Johnson booster is approved for everyone ages 18 and up, but an mRNA booster is recommended in many cases.
• OR If you are not yet eligible for your booster shot, your vaccine status is considered up to date.  You must obtain your booster promptly once you become eligible and submit validation that you received your booster dose.
• You must have a POP Minors profile. To create a POP profile, click the following link and follow the instructions 
• If you already have a POP profile, proceed to the submission email instructions.

****CASTING CALL**** 

PROJECT: POWER IV : FORCE
ROLE: TIKTOK DANCERS
FILMING DATES: TBD
LOCATION: VARIOUS IN CHICAGO, IL
FILMING RATE: $150/8 + COVID TEST BUMP
COVID TESTING RATE: $60/4

LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO FIT THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION:

• AA, MALE/FEMALE 18-30 yrs old

*To be eligible to work on POWER IV : FORCE, the production requires that you verify that you are “Up To Date” (FULLY VACCINATED + BOOSTER SHOT COMPLETED if eligible for) on your COVID-19 vaccination. PLEASE ONLY SUBMIT YOURSELF IF YOU ARE FULLY VACCINATED AND WILLING TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF YOUR VACCINATION STATUS TO OUR PROJECT’S HEALTH & SAFETY DEPARTMENT.

“Up-to-date” means the following:

• A two-dose Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination series, and if eligible, a booster dose for those who are 5+ months past their second shot. Currently, the Pfizer booster is approved for everyone ages 12+. 
• A two-dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccination series and if eligible, a booster dose for those who are 5+ months past their second shot. Currently, the Moderna booster is approved for everyone ages 18 and up.
• A single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccination, and if eligible, a booster dose for those who are 2+ months past their single dose. Currently, the Johnson & Johnson booster is approved for everyone ages 18 and up, but an mRNA booster is recommended in many cases.
• OR If you are not yet eligible for your booster shot, your vaccine status is considered up to date.  You must obtain your booster promptly once you become eligible and submit validation that you received your booster dose.

*CASTING CALL FOR PHOTO DOUBLES!*

PROJECT: Insight

Looking for 18+ to look younger and match resemblance to cast members** PHOTOS OF CAST BELOW. 
**PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING. WE WILL ONLY REVIEW SUBMISSIONS THAT FIT THE LISTED CRITERIA**

COVID TEST DATES: TBD 
FILM DATE: 5/13 through 6/3 
RATE: $200/8 
LOCATION: Chicago, IL

ROLE: ARUK 
Height: 5’ 11” Weight: 125 lbs 
Hair: Black
Eyes: Black 

*To be eligible to work on INSIGHT, the production requires that you verify that you are “Up To Date” (FULLY VACCINATED + BOOSTER SHOT COMPLETED if eligible for) on your COVID-19 vaccination.

“Up-to-date” means the following:

• A two-dose Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination series, and if eligible, a booster dose for those who are 5+ months past their second shot. Currently, the Pfizer booster is approved for everyone ages 12+.
• A two-dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccination series and if eligible, a booster dose for those who are 5+ months past their second shot. Currently, the Moderna booster is approved for everyone ages 18 and up.
• A single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccination, and if eligible, a booster dose for those who are 2+ months past their single dose. Currently, the Johnson & Johnson booster is approved for everyone ages 18 and up, but an mRNA booster is recommended in many cases.
• OR If you are not yet eligible for your booster shot, your vaccine status is considered up to date.  You must obtain your booster promptly once you become eligible and submit validation that you received your booster dose.

CASTING CALL ALERT!

We are looking for Chicago based kids for a paid shoot

Jewelry and accessories brand shooting later at this week! 

Chicago locals only please!

Looking for the following age groups:

• 18 years old girls (must have multiple ear piercings)
• 13-14 years old girl
• 5-9 years old girl (must have atleast basic ear piercings)
• 16-20 years old boys (Must have 1-2 ear piercings)
• 10 years old boy (must have 1-2 ear piercings)

Looking for a Diverse Mix of Kids, cool interesting features and looks.
Must be comfortable and confident in front of the camera

JUSTIFIED CITY PRIMEVAL BACKGROUND CASTING CALL

Moving along to Thursday’s (the 12th) background talent in Chicago.

We only need just a few bar patrons (flies) for JUSTIFIED. $120 for up to 8 hours plus time and one half overtime.

Plus $50 Covid Stipend for tomorrow.’s testing at Chicago Studio City.

Need to get tested tomorrow and be already vaccinated and boostered (if within guideline) to be considered.

For this day, need to have worked with us on any project in the past to know your dependability.  

No repeats this day. If you already worked this show or are booked for it, please do not submit for this day.

PHOTO SHOOT CASTING

Location: Chicago (hotel TBD)
Rate: $400 + AFUsage: UKG Website
All day shoot/ not evening
Shoot Date: Wednesday / 5-18

Looking for corporate looking MALES age 30-55. 
All ethnicities.  
Shooting at a Chicago Hotel not determined yet. 
They will pay for parking.  
Since we are only casting a couple, we will go by those we worked with already on this one and we know are dependable and professional. 
There will be other opportunities for new talent with us.

Stand-In Casting Notice

• Caucasian Male Stand in 5’8″–5’10” with light brown hair for Tuesday, testing today.

  Additional Stand Ins needed this week on JUSTIFIED: 

• Caucasian Male Brown Hair, 5’11”–6’2″
  Ian Bratschie and for ‘Raylan’ when his regular Stand In is not available
• Caucasian Female with light to medium toned hair for
  Jeanette O’Connor/Marin Ireland
  5’4″ ish (for both- one is 5’3 ish and one is 5’5″ ish
• Caucasian Male with Brownish Hair for
  Norbert Leo Butz
  5’7″–5’9″
• Female Caucasian or Hispanic Receptionist for Wednesday, testing tomorrow (Monday).
  Not worked yet on this show. $120 for up to 8 hours, plus time and one half OT.

Must have Stand In Experience and be totally dependable if booked.
$175 for up to 10 hours each day, plus overtime, 
plus $50 covid bump
*must be fully vaccinated on this Sony show and have booster,
if eligible yet

Must be available TOMORROW (Monday) also for mandatory covid testing to work Tuesday.Wednesday. A couple Stand Ins will only work later in the week. A couple most of the week or mid week. If you are only available certain days this week, please note in case your actor is only on for one or two days. Include the days you are available this week in your email.

Casting Alert!

For our last episode of Season 10 we are casting an exciting outdoor scene!

We are searching for MALES, 16 to 21, Caucasian, to be submitted to the director for a photo double who is 5’9 to 5’11, slim build, and can work on Monday, May 9th AND Tuesday, May 10th.

There will be a covid test on Friday, May 6th (takes about an hour. There will also be a fitting Friday, May 6th.  

AXION Risk Management Strategies is a premier health & welfare employee benefits consulting, risk management and brokerage firm. We partner with insurance carriers and innovative health solution providers to design and execute benefit strategies for mid market size businesses in the Midwest. We help our clients proactively manage rising healthcare costs by mitigating risk, supporting business objectives, and providing innovative and “best practice” benefits solutions to their workforces. Our clients value our deep knowledge of healthcare trends, challenges, insurance markets, and consulting advice to their business needs. We are a boutique firm with deep health benefits expertise and work hard/play hard mentality. This is an outstanding opportunity for driven, entrepreneurial, and consultative producers to make a significant impact and embrace the opportunity to continuously learn as consulting experts. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and consultative sales training

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

· Proven track record of business to business sales experience

· Ability to communicate with and sell to the “C” suite

· BA/BS degree

· 4+ years of experience in B2B new business sales

· Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel skills

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred:

· Accident & Health and Life insurance license

· Deep knowledge of health & welfare benefits industry and trends

· Advanced Microsoft Excel and Employee Benefits Financial Modeling Experience

· Experience with Salesforce.com, or sales CRM, and digital marketing

· Professional certification (CEBS, CPCU)

· Strong existing network of Chicago area mid-market business C-Level and VPs of HR

Axion RMS, Ltd.

You were born to grab the world’s attention through art, creativity, and intelligence.

We built Havas New York to give you the most amazing home to do it all.

We are a tight knit team of creators who design work to raise consciousness

and inspire conversation in culture. And most of all, we have fun doing it.

We also believe business can be a force for good, so we became the first and only major agency to be a certified B Corp.

It’s in our nature to strive for firsts–we find it’s where awards and rewards come together. It’s also why we get recognized by our industry as Employer of the Year and Network of the Year.

There are millions of great ideas out there.

But you want to make something meaningful.

You were born to grab the world’s attention.

Havas is where it can happen.

This role is all about learning precise communication, management from start to finish, delegation and leadership. The Associate Producer should be able to scope, bid, and manage small to mid-scale productions/budgets, (video, design, motion/digital assets, audio, post-production) with the oversight and guidance of more senior producers.

The AP will work to ensure all deliverables are produced on-time, on-budget and at the highest quality standards. The AP position handles a variety of requests in support of the production department’s job flow, production activity and department organization. This person is organized, detail-oriented and has a strong visual aesthetic and has an Interest to crossover into all areas of production (TVC/OLV, STILLS, DIGITAL, OOH).

What You’ll Be Doing

Client Support

• Assume accountability for defined client deliverables, ensuring client needs are met and exceeded
• Maintain effective client relationships, ensuring that all client’s needs are heard, understood and addressed in a timely way
• Update status reports and schedules and maintain lists of action items, ensuring all deadlines are met

Project Delivery

• Ensure project/ program is delivered on-time, on-budget and flawlessly
• Schedule regular team meetings and manage communications between team members, ensuring all deadlines are met, and teams are set up for success
• Manage production assets
• Support and manage production logistics
• Assist in maintaining and developing production and travel schedules
• Coordinate and manage crew travel
• Manage program wrap-up and archiving

Budget Management

• Coordinate production estimates and invoices
• Assist in reconciling costs against budget

If you can do all that, you have what it takes. It might also help if…

• 1-2 years brand experience production experience preferred
• Strong project management, organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Flexible and able to learn quickly
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel
• Must have high level of professionalism and a strong work ethic
• Knowledge of Photoshop, MS PowerPoint and Keynote is a plus
• Some travel required

Last but not least, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion.

Havas Chicago