Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Call: Feature Film Exploring Refugee and Migrant Experiences

Job Detail: Des Hamilton Casting, in collaboration with the multi-BAFTA award-winning director Shane Meadows (known for “This Is England” and “The Gallows Pole”), is casting for a compelling feature film centered around the experiences of individuals with refugee and migrant backgrounds who have faced challenges in obtaining UK citizenship. This project aims to present authentic and honest portrayals, with the stories and characters being shaped by the individuals we cast.

Job Responsibilities: Selected cast members will work closely with the director and creative team to bring their experiences and perspectives to life on screen. This may involve attending rehearsals, participating in character development discussions, and collaborating with the production crew to ensure the portrayal is authentic and resonates with the intended narrative.

Requirements:

• No prior acting experience is necessary; we welcome individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life.
• Candidates should have personal experiences related to refugee or migrant backgrounds in the UK.
• Strong willingness to share their experiences and work collaboratively with the creative team.
• Candidates based in Sheffield or the surrounding areas are particularly encouraged to apply, but this is not a strict requirement.

Compensation: All roles in the film will be compensated. Details regarding the compensation package will be discussed individually with selected cast members and will be in accordance with industry standards.

Casting Call: Seaside Kids Casting – Newborn Baby Actor

Job Type: Paid TV Work

Job Details: We are currently seeking a Caucasian newborn baby for an upcoming filming project from Friday to Tuesday, 24th. The project is a long-running medical period drama.

Job Responsibilities:

• The selected newborn will be involved in specific scenes as directed by the production team.
• The baby will be in a controlled and safe environment throughout the filming process.
• Must be comfortable with mild handling by professional crew members.

Requirements:

• Age: Newborn (0-3 months old)
• Ethnicity: Caucasian
• Availability: Must be available from Friday to Tuesday, 24th.

Compensation:

• Payment will be provided for the baby’s time on set.
• Details of compensation will be discussed upon selection.

Casting Call: Local Car Commercial

Job Details: We are currently seeking individuals to fill non-speaking background roles for an upcoming local car commercial. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of an exciting project showcasing automotive excellence. The shoot will take place on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, in Huntsville, Alabama.

Job Responsibilities:

• Act as background extras in various scenes for the car commercial.
• Follow the direction of the production team and maintain a professional demeanor on set.
• Be punctual and available for the entire duration of the shoot from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm.

Requirements:

• Adults, Male or Female, Ages 30-55
• Open Ethnicity
• Must be available on the specified shoot date and time.
• Residents of Huntsville, Alabama or nearby areas preferred.

Compensation: Selected individuals will receive a $50 Visa Gift Card on the same day of the shoot as a token of our appreciation for your participation.

Casting Call: Educational Video on Financial Literacy

Job Detail: We are seeking Asian + Hispanic/Latin/Spanish teenage boys (ages 16-19 years) for an educational video project focused on financial literacy. The shoot will take place on October 18th, and it will last for approximately 7 hours. The location of the shoot will be on the North side of Chicago.

Job Responsibilities:

• Act naturally and engage with the provided educational content.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Maintain a professional and respectful demeanor on set.
• Collaborate with fellow actors and crew members to ensure a successful production.

Requirements:

• Male teenagers aged 16-19 years.
• Asian + Hispanic/Latin/Spanish ethnicity.
• Reside in or be able to travel to the North side of Chicago on October 18th.
• Strong interest in acting and a willingness to learn about financial literacy concepts.

Compensation: Each selected teenager will receive a compensation of $350 for their participation in the shoot.

Casting Call: Guest Services Coordinator

Job Type: Seasonal (February – May, 2024)

Location: Atlanta, GA

Job Summary: ATLFF is in search of a highly organized and detail-oriented Guest Services Coordinator to oversee all aspects of guest services for the 46th Atlanta Film Festival. This role entails coordinating travel, accommodation, and hospitality services for festival guests, including filmmakers and industry representatives. The Coordinator will also lead and mentor guest services liaisons, ensuring top-tier guest experiences throughout the event.

Key Responsibilities:

Travel:

• Arrange travel and accommodation for festival guests, including filmmakers, jury members, conference attendees, and sponsors.
• Manage arrivals and departures for special guests.
• Liaise with individuals and organizations arranging their own travel/hotel accommodations.
• Cultivate relationships with hospitality partners and hotels to optimize guest experiences while staying within budget.

Coordination:

• Collaborate with producers and distributors of marquee films on special requirements, press, and festival obligations.
• Coordinate special events and programs for filmmakers and special guests.
• Assist filmmakers in securing tickets for their screenings.
• Identify qualified liaisons for high-profile/special guests.

Database Management:

• Regularly update the master database with guest information, attendance dates, event participation, titles/roles, and festival involvement.
• Share guest attendance document with relevant stakeholders.
• Create and manage accreditation and credentialing processes.
• Establish and maintain a travel tracking document for all guests.

Additional Services:

• Outline duties/hours for filmmaker liaisons in consultation with the Executive Director and relevant staff.
• Participate in recruiting filmmaker liaisons.
• Develop basic filmmaker and guest etiquette guidelines for volunteers.
• Coordinate the assembly of VIP Guest gift bags.
• Supervise onsite guest services and check-in, ensuring proper staffing and resource availability.
• Assist with proofing festival communications featuring filmmaker and guest information.

Requirements:

• Previous professional experience in travel booking is mandatory.
• Proficient in written communication.
• Expertise in data tools such as Google Sheets and Airtable.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Must be available onsite for the entire duration of the 46th Atlanta Film Festival (April 25 – May 5, 2024).

Compensation:

• This is a seasonal position with a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.

Casting Call: Volunteer Coordinator

Term: January 29th – May 17th, with additional training dates as needed.

Responsibilities: As the Volunteer Coordinator for the 2024 Atlanta Film Festival, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of volunteer support throughout the event. Your responsibilities will include:

• Reporting directly to the Operations Director.
• Recruiting and conducting training for volunteers.
• Collaborating with all festival departments to ensure adequate volunteer support coverage.
• Overseeing daily volunteer roles and responsibilities during the festival.
• Coordinating with relevant staff to provide appropriate training for volunteers, ensuring their safety and success in their roles.
• Creating schedules for both General and Specialized Volunteers as required.
• Working with ATLFS staff to develop content for volunteer orientation videos.
• Crafting comprehensive Volunteer Orientation presentations for in-person orientations, covering rules, roles, expectations, and safety training.
• Ensuring volunteers operate in a safe, healthy, and supportive environment in compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations.
• Facilitating the volunteer exit or dismissal process.
• Preparing post-festival volunteer surveys including questions and contact lists.
• Planning and executing formal and informal volunteer recognition activities to express appreciation for their contributions, culminating in a post-festival volunteer appreciation event.
• Resolving critical issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Producing a comprehensive post-festival report covering your areas of responsibility.

Compensation: $5000-$6000 depending on experience. This is a temporary, seasonal contractor position with a flat-rate payment structure and does not include benefits.

Requirements: While training will be provided if necessary, the successful candidate must be a creative self-starter with the capability to independently manage detail-oriented tasks on a deadline. Effective collaboration with other members of the ATLFF team is essential.

Timeframe & Hours: This role involves flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, leading up to and during the 48th ATLFF, which takes place from April 25th to May 5th. Additional training will be provided prior to the festival.

Job Opportunities with the Atlanta Film Festival

POSITION DESCRIPTION: We are seeking a seasonal Box Office Manager to oversee all ticketing operations in the lead-up to and during the 48th ATLFF, April 25 – May 5, 2024.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reports to the Operations Director
• Works extensively within ticketing and virtual platform, Eventive
• Maintaining and overseeing the operation of ATLFF’s online ticketing platform for up to 200 events
• Manage box office operations including but not limited to: the creation of events, enforcement of policies, running of reports, and interfacing with customers
• Enter and track comp requests
• Manage multiple email and voicemail inboxes and return communications in a timely manner.
• Maintaining ongoing evaluation of seating inventory including holds
• Assess/Secure box office signage and prepare daily materials for all venues
• Prepare venue boxes for off-site venues with box office supplies in advance of the Festival
• Interview and hire festival Box Office Staff with support of Operations Senior Staff
• Train Box Office Leads/Box Office Associates on ticketing software for sales at festival venues
• Manage badge holder RSVPs from attendees, filmmakers, sponsors and VIP Guests
• Works closely with the Programming Department to ensure correct details and assets are represented including film descriptions, stills, screening times and virtual film content.
• Maintain and distribute passes as needed manage the procedure for the physical/virtual distribution and maintenance of festival badges/passes
• Generate final box office reports for each event with ticketing
• Reconcile box office & report totals every night of the festival
• Solve critical issues in a timely and professional manner
• Write a comprehensive post-festival report covering your areas of responsibility

REQUIREMENTS:

• Film Festival/Box Office experience
• Live event experience
• Experience supervising a team
• Training, if needed, will be provided for the festival ticketing system, but the successful candidate must be a creative self-starter who is capable of independently managing detail oriented tasks on a deadline and efficiently work with other members of the ATLFF team.

Leading up to the festival and for the duration, this position will be the front line of ATLFF customer service. It is extremely important that the Box Office Manager is an effective communicator and problem solver, and a personable, friendly, customer-service oriented team member.

TIMEFRAME & HOURS: This temporary, seasonal position that pays a flat rate and does not include benefits. The Box Office Manager is expected to work flexible hours February – April on some evenings and weekends and be onsite full-time during the 48th Atlanta Film Festival (April 25 – May 5, 2023).

COMPENSATION: $5000-$6000 depending on experience.

Casting Call: Senior Participants for Quaker Documentary Campaign – “Fuel Your Big Moments”

Job Description: MiLO Casting is excited to announce an opportunity for seniors aged 70 and above to be featured in a heartwarming documentary-style campaign for Quaker, celebrating life’s significant milestones. We are searching for individuals, couples, and families in the Toronto or Greater Toronto Area (GTA) who have recently experienced or are about to embark on a special life event, made possible by a nourishing breakfast.

Job Details:

• Project Type: Documentary-style Campaign
• Location: Toronto or GTA
• Role: Senior Participants

Job Responsibilities:

• Share your personal story and experiences related to a recent or upcoming milestone event.
• Participate in candid, comfortable interviews in the comfort of your own home.
• Showcase the impact of a fortifying breakfast in setting you up for success during these significant moments.

Requirements:

• Age: 70 years and above.
• Reside in Toronto or the Greater Toronto Area.
• Authentic and engaging storytellers with a passion for sharing their experiences.
• No previous on-set experience required – we are seeking real seniors with compelling stories.

Compensation:

• Selected participants will receive an honorarium of $500 CAD for their time and contribution.
• Quaker will also provide a gift package featuring a selection of their wholesome products.

Real Families with Physical Disabilities Casting Call

Job Details:

Project: A heartwarming documentary series highlighting the strength, resilience, and everyday lives of families who have members with physical disabilities. The series aims to shed light on their unique experiences and inspire others.

Job Type: Non-scripted Reality Documentary

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray your authentic family dynamic while engaging in various activities, including a special feature involving Expedition Everest.
• Share personal experiences, challenges, and triumphs with openness and sincerity for the camera.
• Interact naturally with fellow family members and respond to prompts and questions from the production team.

Requirements:

• Family Composition: Seeking real families with at least one parent or guardian and one child between the ages of 9 and 15. The child should have a physical disability, which will be respectfully highlighted in the series.
• Physical Ability: All family members must be comfortable and able to ride Expedition Everest at the Disney theme park. Please consider this aspect seriously before applying.
• Authenticity: Applicants must be genuine, open, and willing to share their experiences on camera.
• Availability: Must be available for the shoot on the specified date: 10/20/23. Tent call time is at 3:00 AM. The shoot will last for approximately 12 hours.

Compensation:

• Each family member will receive a rate of $225 for a 12-hour workday.

Casting Call: Payback Ep. 301

Role: NEIGHBORS

Description:

We are currently seeking a Black male or female actor to portray the role of [NEIGHBORS] for an upcoming episode of “Payback” on tvONE. This is a compelling and pivotal role in the storyline, and we are looking for a talented individual to bring this character to life.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the character [NEIGHBORS] in a believable and authentic manner.
• Act in scenes where [NEIGHBORS] is being interviewed by the police.
• Collaborate with the director and fellow cast members to deliver a captivating performance.
• Follow the provided script and contribute to the character’s development.

Requirements:

• Strong acting skills and the ability to convey a range of emotions.
• Availability for filming from October 25-27, 2023. Note that not all actors may be needed for all three days.
• Black male or female actors are encouraged to apply.
• Previous acting experience is a plus, but newcomers with natural talent are also welcome to audition.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Professionalism, punctuality, and a positive attitude on set.

Compensation:

• Flat rate of $75 per day.
• Lodging, travel, and stipend expenses are not provided for this role.