Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Call: Mandarin Speakers for Tech Company Commercial

Job Detail: We seek fluent Mandarin speakers aged 30-50 in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) to participate in an exciting tech company commercial. This one-day filming opportunity offers an attractive compensation ranging from $675 to $6,675, based on your involvement and the final usage of your footage. This project aims to showcase the vibrant and diverse community that the tech company serves, and your authentic presence will contribute to the commercial’s engaging narrative.

Job Responsibilities: As a selected participant, you will be an essential part of the commercial, portraying genuine reactions and interactions that reflect the tech company’s inclusive and dynamic atmosphere. Your responsibilities will include:

• Engaging in casual on-camera conversations in Mandarin with fellow participants.
• Showcasing natural reactions during staged scenarios highlighting the tech company’s products and services.
• Being comfortable and enthusiastic while being interviewed by the production team about your experiences and opinions about the tech industry.

Requirements:

• Fluent Mandarin speaker.
• Age range: 30-50 years old.
• No prior acting experience necessary.
• Outgoing, comfortable being filmed and interviewed.
• Legal eligibility to work in Canada.
• Availability for a wardrobe appointment on August 17th (approximately 2 hours).
• Availability for one day of filming between August 18th-21st.

Compensation Details:

• Wardrobe appointment: $75 (for approximately 2 hours).
• One day of filming: $600.
• Additional compensation: If your footage is used in the final commercial, you will receive $3,500 to $6,000, based on the extent of usage.

Important Notes:

• This project is non-union and welcomes individuals with or without acting experience.
• If an agent represents you, please consult them before submitting your application.
• The project requires legal eligibility to work in Canada.
• Filming will take place in Toronto, so participants must be able to travel to the location.
• You must be available for the wardrobe appointment and the filming day.
• The wardrobe appointment will occur on August 17th, and filming will occur on August 18th-21st.

If you are a fluent Mandarin speaker within the specified age range, passionate about being part of a dynamic tech company’s commercial, and excited to contribute to its success, we encourage you to apply. Your genuine presence and enthusiasm will help create an engaging narrative that resonates with the tech community. Apply now to potentially participate in this exciting project and earn compensation for your participation!

Casting Call: FATAL ATTRACTION 1405

Job Detail: We are excited to announce a casting call for “FATAL ATTRACTION 1405,” a gripping thriller filmed in Knoxville, TN. The production is scheduled for August 15th and 16th, and we are seeking local talent to fill the roles of Kindergarten Extras. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a compelling film and gain experience in the entertainment industry.

Job Responsibilities: As a Kindergarten Extra, you will be integral to a crucial graduation scene. In this scene, the kindergarten children will play a significant role in creating tension and suspense as they notice the victim’s absence. Your part will help set the tone for a pivotal moment in the film. You must follow the director’s direction and interact naturally with the other children on set. While the scene is brief, your presence will contribute to the overall atmosphere and emotion of the film.

Requirements:

• Must be able to portray a kindergarten-aged child convincingly.
• Diverse mix of children is highly encouraged to reflect real-world diversity.
• Comfortable following instructions from the director and working alongside other children.
• Reliable and punctual for the shooting schedule.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $75 per day worked.
• Shooting is expected to take place on Wednesday, around 3 pm.
• No travel or lodging expenses will be covered, so applicants must be local to Knoxville, TN.

This is a unique opportunity for young talent to make their mark in the film industry and contribute to an exciting project. If you have a passion for acting and a desire to be part of a suspenseful production, we encourage you to apply for the Kindergarten Extras role in “FATAL ATTRACTION 1405.”

Casting Call: FATAL ATTRACTION 1405 – Detective 2

Job Details: We are casting for the upcoming film “FATAL ATTRACTION 1405,” which will be shooting in Knoxville, TN, on August 15th and 16th. This is a local hire opportunity, and no travel or lodging is associated with these roles. We are specifically looking for a Black male actor to portray the role of Detective 2 in the film.

Job Responsibilities: The chosen actor will be responsible for portraying Detective 2, a character integral to the storyline. Detective 2 is a strong and physically fit individual, aged in the late 30s to 40s. Nature requires a clean-cut appearance, and the actor should be comfortable working with a prop weapon, conducting interviews, and performing scenes involving the arrest of suspects. The actor must bring authenticity and depth to the role to fully engage the audience and contribute to the film’s narrative.

Requirements:

• Gender: Male
• Ethnicity: Black
• Age: Late 30s to 40s
• Physically fit
• Clean-cut appearance
• Comfortable handling prop weapons
• Comfortable with scenes involving interviews and suspect arrests
• Local to Knoxville, TN area (no travel or lodging provided)
• Must be available on August 15th and 16th
• Should own a professional wardrobe suitable for the role

Compensation:

• Rate: $150 per day worked
• This rate covers both shooting days (August 15th and 16th)
• Compensation will be provided as per industry standards

This is an excellent opportunity for an actor to bring their talents to a dynamic and engaging project. If you meet the requirements and are available on the specified dates, we encourage you to submit your application for consideration.

Casting Call: FATAL ATTRACTION 1405 – Knoxville, TN

Job Detail: We seek talented individuals to fill roles for the upcoming film “FATAL ATTRACTION 1405,” set to be filmed in Knoxville, TN, on August 15th and 16th. This is a local hire opportunity; no travel or lodging will be provided for the selected candidates.

Job Responsibilities: The chosen candidate will play the role of VICTIM’S COUSIN in a pivotal scene. This character will be present at the crime scene when the body is discovered and participate in flashback scenes depicting happy family times. While there is no scripted audio for this role, the candidate should be able to provide natural reaction-type sounds in response to the situations portrayed.

The role requires availability on both filming dates, Tuesday at 1 pm and Wednesday at 3 pm. The candidate should be prepared for potentially long days on both filming dates to ensure the scenes are captured perfectly.

Requirements:

• Black male or female, aged 20-30’s
• No specific photo resemblance is required
• Ability to provide natural reaction-type sounds
• Local to Knoxville, TN area

Compensation: The compensation for this role is set at a rate of $150 per day worked. This includes both filming days, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Just so you know, this role does not include travel or lodging compensation, as it is intended for individuals local to Knoxville, TN.

Casting Call: FATAL ATTRACTION 1405

Job Details: Project: FATAL ATTRACTION 1405 Location: Knoxville, TN (Local hire only, no travel or lodging provided) Filming Dates: August 15th and 16th Type: Non-union Compensation: $150 per day worked

Job Responsibilities: We seek talented individuals to fill the role of VICTIM’S UNCLE in our upcoming production, FATAL ATTRACTION 1405. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a gripping narrative that will be filmed in Knoxville, TN. The chosen candidate will be pivotal in conveying emotional moments on screen.

Requirements:

• Gender: Male
• Ethnicity: Black
• Age: 40’s
• No prior acting experience necessary
• Must be available on both filming dates (August 15th and 16th)
• Should be able to emote natural and authentic reactions
• Comfortable being on set for potentially long days

Character Description: The VICTIM’S UNCLE is a black male in his 40s who is involved in crucial scenes at the crime scene and during happy family moments. While there is no scripted audio for this role, the candidate must effectively convey emotions and natural reactions. This role requires the ability to react convincingly to the unfolding events, contributing to the authenticity and depth of the storytelling.

Filming Schedule:

• Tuesday, August 15th: 1:00 PM
• Wednesday, August 16th: 3:00 PM. Both days are expected to be long shooting days.

Compensation: The chosen candidate will receive a payment of $150 for each day worked. This includes both filming dates, August 15th and 16th. Just so you know, no travel or lodging arrangements will be provided, and candidates must be able to work as local hires in the Knoxville, TN, area.

Road Cyclist Models for Alps Photographic Shoot

Job Details: We seek four vibrant and diverse male and female road cyclists between 20 and 35 to participate in an exciting 4-day photographic shoot against the breathtaking Alps backdrop. This shoot aims to capture the spirit of adventure, camaraderie, and the joy of cycling in one of the most picturesque locations on Earth. If you’re a cyclist with a cool and unique look, this is an incredible opportunity to showcase your personality while doing what you love.

Job Responsibilities:

• Engage in various road cycling scenes, solo, and in groups, showcasing your cycling skills and enthusiasm.
• Interact naturally with fellow cyclists to capture the essence of friendship and shared experiences.
• Convey a sense of excitement, energy, and enjoyment while cycling through scenic routes and stopping at picturesque locations.
• Collaborate with the creative team and photographers to follow directions and contribute your authentic expressions.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude throughout the shoot, helping to create a dynamic and memorable visual narrative.

Requirements:

• Must be an experienced road cyclist comfortable cycling long distances and maintaining various riding positions.
• Age range: 20 to 35 years old.
• All ethnicities, genders, and body types are encouraged to apply. Diversity is a crucial focus of this project.
• Must possess an excellent, statement-worthy appearance that reflects your unique personality.
• Strong ability to emote and convey emotions naturally in front of the camera.
• Willingness to travel to the Alps for the 4-day shoot in September (all travel, accommodation, and meals will be covered).

Compensation:

• Payment: $1500 per day for the 4-day shoot (Total: $6000).
• All travel expenses, accommodation, and meals will be covered during the shoot.
• You will receive high-quality edited images from the shoot for your portfolio.

About the Job…

We’re seeking a full-time talented Executive Producer who can cultivate and nurture lasting, meaningful relationships with clients and partners. With your exceptional skills in leadership, account management, business development, strategic planning, quality control, and collaboration, you will take charge of the business side of our operation. As you effectively oversee our team of producers, drive growth, and ensure client satisfaction, your contribution will be instrumental in propelling the sustained growth and success of Good & Gold, positioning us at the forefront of our industry.

About Us…

Good & Gold is a growth marketing and digital design agency committed to shaping better futures. We prioritize hiring great people and forging partnerships with the best clients, ranging from innovative start-ups to established regional and national brands. With a dynamic approach that integrates data analysis, content creation, digital media, and design, we embody an unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation. Continuously evolving and expanding our capabilities, we strive to not only meet but exceed expectations, making a lasting impact in the rapidly changing digital landscape.

Required Skills & Experience

You’re a great fit for this job if:

• 5+ years of agency experience. A proven track record that demonstrates your passion and expertise.
• Marketing Savvy. A deep understanding of SEO, analytics, trends, and the complete digital marketing landscape.
• Leadership Readiness. A commitment to hard work, teamwork, and building something meaningful.
• Business Development & Acumen. Your skilled at identifying and cultivating business opportunities, coupled with a keen understanding of overall business operations. 
• Exceptional Communication. Your ability to present, listen, and lead makes you a natural in this role.
• Intellectually Curious. A thirst for learning and personal growth.
• Great Coordination Skills. With an eye for detail and a methodical approach to managing projects, you excel in coordinating timelines, resources, and deliverables. 
• Proactive. A natural problem solver who takes initiative and gets things done.
  

About You…

An uncannily talented communicator, you are capable of both finessing delicate relationships, inspiring incredible work, and spotting new opportunities.

You intuitively know when to push and when to let things simmer. You have a strong but non-aggressive leadership style and are interested in learning about the intricacies of work beyond your own; you can read (and listen) between the lines and know when to dig deeper. You understand the nuance of balancing client needs and requests against the bottom line. Stress management, organization, and compartmentalization come naturally to you; collaboration and teamwork are your sweet spot. You know how to represent your company professionally, and you’re a great listener, comfortable navigating delicate situations and asking thoughtful second-level questions.

Primary Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will break down into the following categories:

• Great Leadership. This involves setting goals, managing workflows, assigning tasks, ensuring the team operates efficiently and effectively and having clear expectations your team can adhere to. You’ll earn respect by fostering a positive work culture, encouraging professional growth among your team, and pushing for great results.
• Business Expert. You know how to pull on our internal team of specialists, effectively communicating needs, requests, goals, and concerns to help your team get the best results. And you’ll help to strategize and refine digital marketing campaigns, contributing innovative strategies to exceed clients’ revenue goals and expectations.
• Set Goals & Strategize Solutions: You’ll contribute to the agency’s strategic planning process. This involves collaborating with other key stakeholders to define the agency’s vision, goals, and strategies for achieving sustained growth. You would provide insights and recommendations based on your understanding of the market, industry trends, and client needs.
• Always Be Improving. You will take the lead in conducting monthly meetings with leadership team members. These meetings will serve as a platform to provide updates on client progress, identify potential risks, discuss goals and opportunities, and ensure alignment across the organization. Effective communication will be crucial to your role, enabling everyone to stay informed and work together towards shared objectives.
• Business Development Growth & Expansion. You would play a critical role in driving business development efforts for the agency. This involves identifying new opportunities, cultivating relationships with potential clients, and participating in pitches and presentations. You would work closely with the agency’s leadership to develop strategies for sustained growth, including identifying target markets, refining service offerings, and staying updated on industry trends.
• Quality Control and Performance Evaluation: Ensuring the agency maintains high-quality standards in its deliverables is another key aspect of your role. You would review work produced by your team, provide feedback and guidance, and continually implement processes to improve the agency’s output. Also, you may be able to conduct performance evaluations for your team members, identifying areas of improvement and providing mentorship to help them grow professionally.
  

Benefits

At Good & Gold, you’ll find an inclusive, collaborative workplace that prioritizes individual growth, health, and development. We offer competitive salary and health benefits, an employer-sponsored 401(k) plan, and a generous PTO policy. We also recognize the importance of promoting and supporting employees’ and their families’ physical and mental health. Our company culture encourages the pursuit of wellness and strives to support the creation of a work/life balance. Health and wellbeing-related benefits for full-time employees include onsite and remote work, affordable mental health services through our medical benefits, a one-time stipend to furnish a home workspace, and a summer flextime policy to enjoy those precious rays of sunshine! Additionally, Good & Gold understands the importance of supporting professional growth and has an employee-led, manager-supported Professional Development Program available to all full-time staff.

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Good & Gold Marketing Corporation follows an equal opportunity employment policy and employs personnel without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status. We seek to apply an equity lens to all of our hiring considerations. 

This policy also applies to internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, terminations, outside vendors, members, and customers, service clients, use of contractors and consultants, and dealings with the general public.

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One of our clients in the food / beverage space is hiring for a Digital Production Designer. They are open to either contract or full time candidates.

*This is a Contract role, and you must work Eastern Time Zone.

Hourly rate, W2, is between $35 – $40/hr.

**Note – this role DOES have some potential to convert to a direct hire position. It’s not a guarantee, but the client said it could happen based on expected workload that they have coming in.

General Overview: For this role, you will handle all things digital design and digital production output for various assets – digital banner ads, website / landing page graphics, email marketing design (editing of code, nothing from scratch), social media creative, UI design, etc.

Digital Production Designer Responsibilities:

• You will take on design projects from start to finish, keeping in line with brand standards and expected audience personas
• You will design various digital assets for a wide range of platforms including social media, display ads, eCommerce, UI, landing pages, email, etc.
• You will work with the overall design team for planning and strategy
• You will work with marketing and creative teams to make sure all design aligns with the brand, in addition to usability and website standards for both web and mobile
• You will review brand / product positioning and digital marketing content to identify opportunities

Digital Production Designer Requirements:

• Must have 5+ years of directly relevant experience in digital design (not just graphic design)
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field is preferred
• Must have a strong and clean digital portfolio of relevant work
• Should have some experience with eCommerce websites
• Must be skilled in the Adobe Creative Suite
• Must have some experience in Figma, HTML and CSS (*you don’t need to code from scratch, but need to know how to edit)

Onward Search

Position:

Multimedia Sales Manager

About the Company:

Our client is a family-owned media and technology company that has been providing trustworthy, quality journalism and business solutions for more than a century. They’ve always been in the business of telling stories, but they’re more than just a newspaper today. As one of the Upper Midwest’s largest media organizations, they are leaders in the business of print and digital news, broadcasting, printing, and agency advertising.

The company is comprised of passionate and purpose-driven people fueled by collaboration and innovation. In addition to a generous benefits package, you’ll enjoy development and growth opportunities, an inclusive and creative culture, and a safe working environment. They believe in supporting each other, working hard towards common goals, and having fun. Come for the perks. Stay for the people.

About You:

Are you looking for a role that offers you a flexible work schedule, the ability to influence your own earning potential and the opportunity to contribute to important work in the community? As a Multimedia Sales Manager you will leverage your knowledge of sales and account management to sell marketing solutions and advertising across both print and digital formats. You will demonstrate your creativity, drive, and passion in developing sales strategies, prospecting new clients, growing existing clients, and fearlessly asking for the sale. You thrive on the win and on building relationships within in your community, and you have a knack for assessing and translating business needs and challenges into a successful advertising and/or marketing solutions.

In this role, it is paramount to maintain strong communication with both clients and internal parties. The company specializes in adapting to clients’ needs, and as such, clients need to be confident in your ability to put their vision to the page and screen, as well as direct in-house designers to do the same. You are not just selling a product, but an investment in clear messaging from a trusted source.

Your Responsibilities:

• Develop and prepare monthly/quarterly sales strategies within assigned territory to meet revenue goals
• Demonstrate clear understanding of all products and services and effectively communicate how they provide value to different businesses and industries
• Prospect to acquire new business; prepare and deliver customized proposals and presentations to clients
• Manage the day-to day relationships with existing clients, including analyzing their business, conducting business reviews, providing solutions, resolving issues and serving as an extension of their business
• Examine current clients for unmet needs; present recommended solutions and share new product capabilities
• Complete thorough needs analysis for every client to make a clear connection between company products and the return on investment
• Effectively communicate and offer input between the client and our creative department to help facilitate an effective campaign
• Share knowledge, experience and information in order to optimize overall team sales strategies and team effectiveness
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Key Success Factors:

• Strategy Deployment – Creates and develops unique strategies for prospecting and managing campaigns
• Research and Retention – Demonstrates an ability to research new industries and markets and apply findings to campaigns
• Relationship Building – Maintains relationships with both clients and prospects in order to strengthen and grow the book of business
• Setting Aim – Can manage company and personal goals in order to generate revenue
• Self-Development – Can adapt to a changing environment with new and different projects and campaigns; pushes oneself to rise to the challenge

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and experience in sales and marketing
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is insurable by the company
• Must carry an acceptable level of vehicle insurance as required by the company

Your Skills and Attributes:

• Open to development, with a drive to take on new projects and challenges; curious to learn more
• Comfortable working independently and communicating with clients and prospects confidently
• Fearless to bring new ideas to the table, both internally and externally
• Adept at both building and developing relationships; ready to handle change
• Customer focused mindset, with an ability to adapt to different personalities
• Exceptional follow-through and perseverance; comfortable following up with prospects
• Ability to think strategically in prospecting and developing campaigns
• Flexibility to sell a wide range of products and services
• Excellent communication skills and ability to close
• Organized, with close attention to detail

Grey Search + Strategy

Position: Graphic / Production Designer

Location: Long Island

Status: Full-Time

Estimated Duration: Full-Time

Starts: August 2023

Salary: $58,000 – $75,000

Job Description:

Our client, a Manufacturing / Retail company for retail luxury cosmetic brands, is currently seeking a Graphic / Production Designer to join their team Fulltime!

This position is onsite 5 days per week in Melville, Long Island. Your hours will be 8:30-5:30PM.

Designer Responsibilities:

– Research and create conceptual 3D for new client bids for retail displays

– Seeing a project to completion from concept sketches/3D to pre/postproduction artwork set up

– Design and develop seasonal update 3D design as per client needs

– Create in-depth presentations that showcases work, concepts, mood boards and material research

– Answer questions and find solutions for issues that arise during job production

– Work with the team to continuously raise the level or expectations, and to bring new ways of working and presenting work

Qualifications:

– 1-3 years experience as a graphic designer with production skills

– Manufacturing and/or luxury experience highly preferred!

– Adobe creative suite, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign

– 3D software, 3D Studio Max with v-ray a plus

-Microsoft Office, MS Outlook, Word, Excel, & PowerPoint

• 401(k) Matching

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

If you feel you are qualified for this position please send your resume (and samples if applicable) to: [email protected]

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Creative Circle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Creative Circle will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact your Recruiter (the person you’ll be interviewing with) or a member of our Human Resources team to make arrangements.

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