Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Call: Young Male Models Needed for Major Artist Photoshoot

Job Detail: United Casting Agency (UCA) is seeking young male models with dark to brown skin complexion to participate in a high-profile photoshoot for a renowned artist. This is a rush call for an urgent requirement.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a professional photoshoot session directed by a leading photographer.
• Follow the photographer’s guidance to pose and express as required for the shoot.
• Interact with the artist and the production team in a professional and cooperative manner.
• Be punctual and ready to engage throughout the scheduled time of the photoshoot.

Requirements:

• Age: Young males aged 7 to 12.
• Complexion: Dark/Brown skin.
• Availability: Must be available on Friday, December 22, 2023, in Los Angeles, CA.
• Experience: Prior modeling experience is a plus but not mandatory.
• Parental/Guardian Consent: Must have consent from a parent or legal guardian to participate.

Compensation:

• Competitive pay will be provided for the photoshoot.

Casting Call: Healthcare Commercial – Non-Union Talent Needed

Job Details:

We are seeking non-union talent for a healthcare commercial set to film in Pittsburgh, PA. The production will be a one-day shoot, scheduled for either January 5th or 6th. The exact filming date is to be determined, so applicants must be available for both dates. This project pays $1000 for the day’s work.

Job Responsibilities:

• Attend and perform in a one-day shoot for the healthcare commercial.

• Follow direction from the director and crew.

• Be available for the entire day, as call times are yet to be determined and may include morning, day, and evening schedules.

Requirements:

• COVID Vaccination Mandate: Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for all adult participants unless a medical or religious exemption is approved, in accordance with CDC guidelines. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose in a two-dose series or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine.

• No Visible Tattoos: Applicants should not have visible tattoos on the head, face, neck, ears, chest, forearms, wrists, hands, legs, calves, ankles, or feet.

• Must be non-union talent.

• Available for the entirety of the specified filming dates.

Specific Roles:

• Real Mom with Newborn: Seeking a female in her 30s and her newborn child (5 months old or younger at the time of filming). Note: No COVID vaccination is needed for children under 6 months.

• Women (40-65 years old): To play patients in various scenarios within the healthcare setting.

• Men (40-65 years old): To play patients in various scenarios within the healthcare setting.

Compensation Details:

• $1000 total for the day of shooting.

Keywords China Studios (Mindwalk Studios and RedHotCG Studios), we provide CG outsourcing services for the gaming industry’s top-tier developers.

At Keywords China, you’ll be working on world-famous assets and demanding, high-skill artwork for AAA-grade game projects. You’ll be working with all the same tools and processes as top global game development companies while earning name credits on blockbuster game titles played by millions. We pride ourselves on our open management structure and warm, family-like culture. We emphasize teamwork and a fun environment that we hope brings the best out in all our employees.

As our studio continues to grow, we are looking to appoint an experienced Art Director to continue to drive our well-established operations in the North American market. In this position, you will work very closely with our international clients to set the artistic vision for their projects and act as the interface with our China-based production team to ensure that our client’s needs are met to the highest possible standards.

We are looking for a person who is passionate about 3D art, the ‘big picture’ of art direction, and knows how to extrapolate on creative direction notes to keep asset production ‘on look’ and cohesive. You will be comfortable moving from style to style and identifying the key stylistic characteristics across a variety of projects. You will also be comfortable with the language of art direction and can confidently give feedback as well as ask the right questions of the team or the client.

Some of the cool stuff you’ll be doing:

• Interface directly with clients and our Business Development team to understand their needs and form a solid working relationship
• Work with multiple clients simultaneously; understand their requirements and artistic style of various projects, and provide art guidance for the Production team in China
• Responsible/answer to the client for the visual direction on the spot and QC of work
• Help with estimation, team feedback, and pipeline development
• Define and communicate the key components of the project style and design
• Continually look for opportunities to innovate and improve the visual quality on all projects

Requirements

What you’ll bring to the table:

• Passionate about games with a proven 3+ years of professional art leadership experience in the games industry
• Strong game production work experience showcasing top-quality work
• Sufficient knowledge of workflows in multiple software packages and game engines (i.e. 3DS Max, Maya, Zbrush, Unreal, Unity)
• Proficient understanding of industry-standard techniques and tools
• Excellent communication skills, with an understanding of the value of listening as well as providing feedback, and the confidence to ask the right questions
• Team Player, quick learner, and self-motivated
• Have an understanding of up-to-date game development technical processes, take a keen interest in the latest workflows, and have an interest in learning, evaluating, and evangelizing appropriate usage of new software, tools, and technologies.

Bonus points:

• Experience working with Chinese-based art production teams
• Mandarin language skills
• Previous experience working with or for Art outsourcing providers and/or experience managing remote art production teams

Benefits

In addition to working for one of the leading Art Services providers in the games industry, we are also able to offer the following benefits:

• Fully remote work environment (or Hybrid in select locations)
• Salary range based on experience but expected to be within $120K USD
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Voluntary long-term & short-term disability insurance
• 401K with company matching
• Ability to work on multiple AAA IP’s
• The opportunity to build or expand your career the way you want to, in a smaller studio connected to a global studio family

Keywords China Studios is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. Please let us know of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process.

Role Information: EN

Studio: Keywords Studios

Location: North America, United States, Oregon

Area of Work: Art Services

Service: Create

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time

Working Pattern: Remote, Hybrid
Keywords Studios

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Executive support (phones/meeting schedules/mail delivery, etc).
• Department Administration (processing invoices and budget tracking, travel planning and ordering supplies, etc).
• Collaborate and work closely with Network Directors of Production in overall communication and guidelines for deliverable processes to on designated programs.
• Review team production schedules, treatments, scripts, rough cuts, fine cuts, final screening copies, and other materials.
• Provide, organize, and dispense production information to outside production companies (i.e. clocks, technical guidelines, producers packet, logo, uplink numbers, credits, ad sales guidelines, copyright language, research information, beta selects, slides, QC results, suggested breaks, etc).
• Maintain constant communication with production companies to ascertain the most accurate and updated production information such as production schedule, shoot locations, episode descriptions, credits, scripts, graphics, etc.
• Make copies/dubs and distribute tapes, scripts, proposals, and correspondence.
• Assist with coordination and communication with other internal departments. Including:
• Press/IPR Provide treatments, episode descriptions, cuts, production delivery dates, and shoot locations. Coordinate with the Press regarding promotable titles, Upfront programs, and TCA to include production personnel relations and presentation tape production.
• Programming Provide episode descriptions, episode and show titles, program clips for ad sales reels, delivery updates, and Upfront information. Develop alternative program titles, facilitate the title clearance process, provide parental ratings, and recommend viewer advisories.
• Program Editing/Shared Program Services Notification of master deliveries, production schedules, suggested edits, viewer advisories, narration, and off-line/online supports as needed, and assist in resolving QC issues.
• Production Management Provide timely updates on production schedules, milestone payment confirmation, and other deliverables information.
• Viewer Relations Provide Viewer Relations representatives/viewers with airdates, contact information, and filed program content questions.
• Awards / Competition Provide required information for selected award entries and materials (includes information such as clips, episode and segment selection, program descriptions, credits, and contact info.).
• Marketing & Promotions Assist in selecting and distributing tapes, scripts, and artwork for promo editing and consumer marketing campaigns.
• Business Affairs / Legal Coordination and communication with Business Affairs and Legal as needed regarding business and contractual matters.
• Provide administrative support to the VP of Production. Arrange meetings, conference calls, and travel arrangements and handle travel and expense reports as requested.

Qualifications:

• Detail orientation/organizational skills, ability to work well with many and diverse personalities, ability to thrive under pressure, ability to work well with numbers, strong communication skills.
• Strong organizational ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Should be proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• 2-5 years of experience in a support role preferred.
• Education college degree preferred.

Cynet Systems

Benefits
*Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off
*Variable compensation plans
*Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
*Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
*Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
*Inclusive workplace with DEI committee. DEI is a part of our company’s DNA.
*Nursing Student Loan Debt Repayment and Tuition Assistance
 
Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.
 
Join our team as the Recreation Director where you will develop, implement and supervise nursing center activities services with the goal of improving patient/resident’s quality of life.
 
Position Highlights
*Report to Nursing Home Administrator
*Plan individual and group programs in accordance with patient/residents’ needs, preferences, interests, abilities, and consistent with treatment goals and interventions
*Lead, guide and direct recreation staff and volunteers
*Maintain required documentation; participate in budget planning
*Develop positive relationships with patient/resident’s family and the community
*Use community resources to create or enhance recreation programs

Genesis HealthCare is a leading provider of healthcare services from short-term to long-term care and a wide variety of living options and professional clinical services. We are changing how care is delivered by bringing together people like you — passionate, highly skilled and motivated to make a difference.
 
Our mission: We improve the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality healthcare and everyday compassion.
 
*We Care Deeply about YOU! Guided by our Core Values, Code of Conduct and Ethics program, we foster a culture of care and compassion. We focus on improving the quality of care through creativity and innovation, honesty and integrity in all we do.
*We Develop YOU! We provide career ladders, education and training opportunities so you can build a long and successful career with Genesis.
*We Appreciate YOU! We value your contributions to the Genesis mission and vision and instill an environment of teamwork and enjoyment in working together. We recognize and celebrate our shared successes.
*We are Committed to YOU! We know you are the vital link between Genesis, our patients and residents! We inspire you to be your best self.
*We Protect YOU! We take great pride in meeting or exceeding CDC and CMS standards.
Genesis

Benefits
*Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off
*Variable compensation plans
*Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
*Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
*Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
*Inclusive workplace with DEI committee. DEI is a part of our company’s DNA.
*Nursing Student Loan Debt Repayment and Tuition Assistance
 
Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.
 
Join our team as the Recreation Director where you will develop, implement and supervise nursing center activities services with the goal of improving patient/resident’s quality of life.
 
Position Highlights
*Report to Nursing Home Administrator
*Plan individual and group programs in accordance with patient/residents’ needs, preferences, interests, abilities, and consistent with treatment goals and interventions
*Lead, guide and direct recreation staff and volunteers
*Maintain required documentation; participate in budget planning
*Develop positive relationships with patient/resident’s family and the community
*Use community resources to create or enhance recreation programs

Genesis HealthCare is a leading provider of healthcare services from short-term to long-term care and a wide variety of living options and professional clinical services. We are changing how care is delivered by bringing together people like you — passionate, highly skilled and motivated to make a difference.
 
Our mission: We improve the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality healthcare and everyday compassion.
 
*We Care Deeply about YOU! Guided by our Core Values, Code of Conduct and Ethics program, we foster a culture of care and compassion. We focus on improving the quality of care through creativity and innovation, honesty and integrity in all we do.
*We Develop YOU! We provide career ladders, education and training opportunities so you can build a long and successful career with Genesis.
*We Appreciate YOU! We value your contributions to the Genesis mission and vision and instill an environment of teamwork and enjoyment in working together. We recognize and celebrate our shared successes.
*We are Committed to YOU! We know you are the vital link between Genesis, our patients and residents! We inspire you to be your best self.
*We Protect YOU! We take great pride in meeting or exceeding CDC and CMS standards.
Genesis

Casting Call: Swanky Restaurant Patrons

Job Details:

• Production Type: Film/Television Production

• Role: Non-Union Swanky Restaurant Patron

• Work Day: Wednesday, January 3, 2024

• Location: Morristown, NJ

• Scene Setting: Swanky, upscale restaurant

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a patron at a swanky, upscale restaurant setting in a non-speaking background role.

• Follow direction from the director and assistant director promptly and efficiently.

• Maintain character throughout the shooting period and while on set.

• Be prepared for multiple takes and able to remain in good spirits throughout the process.

• Interact with other actors and extras to create a believable restaurant environment.

Requirements:

• Must be a non-union actor.

• Professional demeanor and reliability are a must.

• Must have own transportation to the set or be willing to use provided transportation from the city.

• Ability to arrive at the early call time as required.

• Must be comfortable being on set for extended periods of time.

• Previous experience in background acting is preferred but not necessary.

Compensation Details:

• This is a paid role. Rates will be discussed upon application and will align with industry standards for non-union background actors.

• Transportation from the city to the filming location will be provided if needed.

• Meals and refreshments will be provided on set.

Casting Call: Starbucks Spring Campaign

Job Details: We are seeking dynamic individuals to be the face of our Starbucks Spring Campaign, a non-union internet commercial. Talent will represent Starbucks in a series of engaging and high-quality visuals to be distributed across various media platforms worldwide.

Job Responsibilities:

• Represent the Starbucks brand positively and professionally
• Perform in front of the camera according to the director’s vision
• Maintain high energy and a professional demeanor throughout long shooting days
• Follow direction and feedback from the creative team
• Adhere to wardrobe, makeup, and stylistic guidelines
• Collaborate with other talent and crew members on set
• Be available for the entire shooting schedule and any necessary pre-shoot meetings or fittings

Requirements:

• Previous modeling or acting experience preferred but not required
• Must not have any conflicting engagements with competing brands (Tea, Hot Beverages, Energy Drinks, Coffee) for three months
• Ability to take direction well and adapt to changes
• Professional demeanor and reliability
• Flexible schedule for shoot dates and potential call-backs
• Legal right to work in the location of the shoot

Compensation Details:

• Project Rate: $500 per day
• Usage Fee: $1500 for OCP (On-Camera Principal) roles
• Hand Model: $900

Casting Call: Voice-Over Artist for Sutter Health Project

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide voice-over recordings for various scripts, alterations, versions, edits, and tags as needed for the project.
• Be available for up to two 3-hour recording sessions, with the possibility of additional hour-long sessions as needed.
• Deliver clear, professional-quality voice recordings suitable for TV, Social/Web, and Radio/Streaming.

Requirements:

• Professional voice-over experience, preferably in healthcare or related fields.
• Ability to deliver a range of emotions and tones, adapting to different scripts and directions.
• Flexible availability to accommodate recording sessions, including possible weekends and nights.
• Own mode of transportation to the recording studio/location.

Compensation:

• Session Fees: $1,500 per session for up to 3 hours ($500/hourly), estimating 2 sessions (not guaranteed). This includes unlimited scripts, alts, versions, edits, and tags read during the session. Additional 1-hour sessions will be compensated at $500/hourly with similar terms.

Casting Call: Featured Male Extra for Grocery Store Commercial

Role Description: We are seeking an African-American male aged 14 to 17 to portray the older brother in a key scene for a high-profile commercial. The individual should be able to convey a range of emotions and interactions typical of a supportive and caring older sibling. This is a featured role requiring the extra to engage with the main characters and environment actively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate actively in all scheduled shooting days.

• Attend and be fully prepared for the fitting session on the specified date.

• Work closely with the director and crew to fulfill the role’s requirements.

• Maintain professionalism and a positive demeanor on set.

Requirements:

• Race: African-American

• Age: 14 to 17 years old

• Ability to take direction and adapt to changes in shooting schedules.

• Must have full day availability for the preliminary call time and throughout the filming dates.

• No prior acting experience required, but must be comfortable in front of the camera.

Compensation:

• Rate: $400 per shoot day