Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Call – Insurance Company Stills Campaign

Job Details: We are excited to announce an open casting call for an upcoming insurance company stills campaign. This campaign aims to capture the essence of real-life moments featuring diverse individuals in various roles. If you have the characteristics outlined below, we encourage you to apply.

Job Responsibilities: Selected candidates will be featured in a series of still images that will be used for an insurance company’s promotional materials. You must portray the assigned role authentically and convey the desired emotions and professionalism through your expressions and actions. The campaign will be shot in different locations across the United Kingdom.

Requirements:

1. Medical Professional:

   • Gender: Male or Female
   • Age: 30 to 55
   • All races and ethnicities
   • Must exude a professional and knowledgeable demeanor
   • Shooting location: North of England

2. Real Couple:

   • Gender: Male and Female (Real Couple, ideally)
   • Age: 45 to 70
   • Must exhibit genuine chemistry as a couple
   • Shooting location: Scotland

3. Florist or Design-Savvy Individual:

   • Gender: Male or Female
   • Age: 25 to 55
   • All races and ethnicities
   • Should have a bit of a design sensibility (real florists are encouraged to apply)
   • Shooting location: Sussex

4. Versatile Individual:

   • Gender: Male or Female
   • Age: 30 to 55
   • All races and ethnicities
   • Open to various roles
   • Shooting location: Scotland

Compensation: Selected candidates will receive competitive wages for their participation in the campaign. I’ll discuss the payment details with the final candidates after they’ve been selected. In addition to monetary compensation, this is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure in the advertising industry and become a part of an exciting project.

Casting Call Job Description: Exponent Study Participants

Job Detail: We are seeking participants for an upcoming Exponent scientific study casting in Atlanta, GA. This casting call is for individuals interested in taking part in safety measurements conducted by the Exponent scientific team. This is a quick and easy opportunity to earn extra money by simply showing up and participating in the study.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in safety measurements conducted by the Exponent scientific team.
• Follow instructions provided by the study coordinators.
• Engage in measurements and data collection as required for the study.

Requirements:

• INDIVIDUAL #1:
  • Adult male
  • Height: 6’2″ – 6’3″
  • Weight: 240 – 250 lbs
  • Any ethnicity
• INDIVIDUAL #2:
  • Adult male
  • Height: 6’5″
  • Weight: 320 lbs
  • Any ethnicity
• Note: If you do not fit the exact height and weight criteria but are close, we encourage you to submit your application anyway.

Compensation Details:

• Payment: $225 for 2-3 hours of participation
• Compensation will be provided as a Visa gift card to participants at the end of the shoot.

Location: Atlanta, GA

Date: Tuesday, September 5th

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals to earn quick and easy money while contributing to essential safety studies conducted by the reputable Exponent scientific team. If you meet or are close to the specified criteria, we encourage you to submit your application and participate in this valuable study. Your participation will help advance scientific research while giving you compensation for your time and cooperation.

Casting Call: Real Parent(s) with Babies/Toddlers for European Baby Formula Photo and Video Shoot

Job Details: We seek non-union natural parent(s) with babies and toddlers for an exciting European baby formula photo and video shoot. The project aims to capture authentic moments of parenting and showcase the use of the featured baby formula product. This is an excellent opportunity to participate in a creative project highlighting parenthood’s joy and challenges.

Job Responsibilities: Selected parent(s) and their child(ren) will participate in a photo and video shoot that portrays genuine interactions and experiences. Responsibilities include engaging with your child in a natural and unscripted manner creating heartwarming moments that reflect a parent’s and child’s daily life. The shoot will take over 4 hours to capture various scenarios highlighting the use of the European baby formula.

Requirements:

• Parents (REAL couples or individuals): Late 20s to late 30s
• Babies: Ages 3 to 12 months
• Toddlers: Ages 12 months (minimum) to 2 years
• Juniors: Ages 2 to 6 years
• All genders, ethnicities, and abilities are encouraged to submit
• Must be available for the shoot dates: September 21st and 22nd
• Location: To be announced, likely within Boston/surrounding communities

Compensation Details:

• Session (4 hours):
  • Adults: $400
  • Children: $250 (for primary roles)
  • Backup Children: $250 (for standby roles)
• Usage:
  • Adults: $3000 (unlimited time usage for global, eCommerce & blog posts, organic social media, paid advertising – email & Facebook, including retargeting, printed collateral)
  • Children: $2500 (unlimited time usage for the same purposes as adults, excluding broadcast & out-of-home)

Note: Selected talent will be used on one of the two shoot days (September 21st or 22nd). The usage of the content will be extensive and varied, showcasing the talent on various digital and print platforms.

Casting Call: FATAL ATTRACTION 1407

Job Details: We are casting for the upcoming film “FATAL ATTRACTION 1407,” which will be shot in Knoxville, TN, on August 29th and 30th. This gripping drama explores intense themes and emotions, showcasing a tale of suspense and intrigue.

Role: ERIC We are seeking a talented Latino male actor in his late 40s to portray the role of Eric. The chosen actor should bear a resemblance to the provided photo and should be comfortable with engaging in scenes involving murder content and depicting domestic violence. The role of Eric is a significant character with depth, and the actor should be prepared to bring authenticity and emotional range to the performance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the director and fellow cast members to bring the character of Eric to life.
• Interpret the script’s emotional nuances and deliver a convincing performance that resonates with the audience.
• Engage in scenes that involve murder content and domestic violence while maintaining professionalism and respecting boundaries.
• Be available for filming on August 29th and 30th, demonstrating commitment and punctuality.

Requirements:

• Male actor of Latino descent.
• Age range: Late 40s.
• Strong acting skills with the ability to portray complex emotions.
• Professionalism and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Comfortable with scenes involving murder content and domestic violence.

Compensation:

• Rate: $300 per day.
• Accommodation: Hotel accommodations will be provided.
• Travel: Travel expenses will be covered.

Position: Executive Producer- Currents News

Status: Full-time

Overview:

Currents News is looking for an experienced, ambitious, and creative journalist who can jump into a fast-paced newsroom environment to be the executive producer of NET-TV’s flagship news program. Currents News covers secular and faith-based news for a Catholic audience in the New York market with plans to syndicate to a national audience. The ideal candidate is someone who is searching to step off the news merry-go-round of covering crime, accidents, and fires, and leap into the world of engaging, inspirational and in-depth story-telling. The EP will thrive in a multi-platform environment and help to execute the organization’s mission. You will be in charge of managing the newsroom, supervise talent and producers, work with the assignment desk editor, and collaborate with managers from other platforms. You will participate in the editorial meetings, pitch stories, approve the rundown and scripts, and mentor a group of producers and reporters. You will supervise and monitor the recording of the newscast in the control room and booth live coverage of breaking news events.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise the stacking of the rundown and ensure that scripts are well-written, accurate and updated throughout the day.
• Work closely with the assignment desk editor to communicate story and information needs
• Write vos, anchor leads, teases and topical promos.
• Attend editorial meetings and pitch stories.
• Hire and train and mentor producers and reporters, approve vacation requests, work with news coordinator to schedule freelancers, as needed.
• Approve reporter packages.
• Communicate with and direct reporters in the field.
• Supervise the program in the control room, make editorial decisions.

Background, Skills, Requirements:

• Degree in journalism, broadcast news, or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in a newsroom as a line producer or 1+ years as an executive producer
• Exceptional news judgment and ability to visually tell stories
• Manage, inspire, develop talent
• Excellent broadcast news writing, communication, and organizational skills
• Strong and proven ability to multitask and to work under deadlines
• Willing to occasionally work outside of your shift schedule to accommodate breaking news
• Basic knowledge of Catholic Church, teachings, and traditions is a plus

About DeSales Media Group:

DeSales Media Group is the communications and technology non-profit based within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn. DeSales offers many services that include media relations and strategy, marketing and social media, ad sales, educational support, video production, and news production. DeSales Media operates NET-TV, a cable television channel that reaches more than two million people in the New York area. Its news group produces a nightly television program (Currents News), two award-winning newspapers (The Tablet and Nuestra Voz), and runs a news digital department that produces original content. DeSales Media is scheduled to move into a new state-of-the-art production facility in 2023 and is looking for creative and experienced professionals who are motivated to make a difference. The company offers competitive salaries, and many benefits including comprehensive medical and dental benefits, paid time off, and a 403b program with a salary contribution.

To apply, qualified candidates should submit an application form, a non-generic cover letter, and a resume/CV.

DeSales Media Group

The CD (Copy) role is a full-time (hybrid) position based out of our Boston office. We’re looking for someone that is a limitless generator of original ideas, leads the charge, inspires the juniors, gets their hands dirty when necessary, and ideates work that will trouble the judges and excite the clients. And, ultimately write ads that others wish they’d written. 

Taking an aerial view, you are that perfect combo of big picture and small detail.  

As a writer, you are a natural storyteller, switching voices and tones with ease. That said, you have an eye for art direction and understand branding needs when required. 

Keeping up to date with current trends, you will drive proactive work that lives our Add+ Agency strategic focus.  

Comfortable in a management role, you will work with agency/planning chiefs to dig out those relevant insights, assign the right work to the right teams, present to C-Suite executives with ease, prioritize and oversee work from brief to production – and coordinate with all departments to ensure work is on-brief, on-time and on-budget.  

You grasp and promote the R+C brand as second nature, driving our message wherever and whenever possible. 

15+ years’ experience and a portfolio that turns heads, takes breath and drops jaws are required.  

R+C

Job description

Mavi, 34 Heritage and Brooklyn Industries are looking for a talented and seasoned Art Director to join the evolving Content + Marketing team in New York City. The new-to-be-created Art Director will partner with VP, Content and Marketing to lead the art (creative) direction for the 3 brands. He/She will work on the development of brand content creation across all platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the creative concepts, visuals and execution of brand and product campaign materials — creating the graphic, photo, and video assets and their implementations across all channels including wholesale, retail, e-comm, social, and digital.
• Oversee production – including execution of pre-production and post-production of photo and video shoots. Leading the art direction of the brand’s seasonal commercial content for product marketing, brand stories and social communication.
• Develop successful seasonal creative assets (on-figure and still life) that will help create strong brand awareness and experience,
• Work collaboratively with all cross-functional teams to build brand visuals across all channels; print, digital, E-commerce and social,
• Build and maintain/update brand guidelines, seasonal templates, brand book, brand identity and photography guidelines etc.
• The Art Director will work with VP, Content and Marketing to develop content stories, photography and videos that engage the customer, elevate the brand, drive sales and support company strategy. This includes concept, art direction, design guidance for the designers and post production (retouching),
• Comfortable in creating mood/storyboards to effectively communicate the look and feel of asset creation,
• Confidently art direct on assigned production shoots (photography & video), working with the photographer, stylist, crew, producer, set designer and models in proper execution of shoot concept,
• Ideate concepts for motion assets, primarily for social,
• Partner with copywriter and graphic designers to ensure all creative is aligned and communicated in a consistent matter,
• Oversee the implementation of stylistic requirements including copy, layout, illustrations and final art and photography for the company’s brand advertising and social media campaigns, brand websites, digital storefronts/marketing assets for wholesale and international partners.
• Improve E-Commerce photography/video assets
• Keep up-to-date with emerging cultural trends in fashion, design, film, art, media, and technology as relevant to Mavi, 34 Heritage and Brooklyn Industries.

Requirement for Qualified Candidate: Resume and portfolio (website), REQUIRED.

Professional Knowledge & Experience:

· 5-7 years of work experience as an Art Director, in retail/fashion/apparel brand or agency.

· Degree in Visual Communication, Multimedia Design or a related course of study.

· Must have a full understanding of the creative, photography and digital processes as they relate to photo shoots and video productions.

· Must have experience leading photo/video shoots on location and in studio. Must have pre-production and post-production experience.

· You should have the ability to think conceptually and design aesthetically, translating creative direction into visual references.

· Must have experience creating animation/motion content.

The hiring range for this position ranges from $90,000 – $110,000. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidates’ relevant skills and experience.

Mavi North America

About Ascendion

Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.

https://ascendion.com/

We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:

• Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brands
• Solve complex problems – and learn
• Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
• Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience
• Experience a community of change makers!

Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.

About the Role:

Job Title: Associate Gaming Producer

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive and support a broad range of content teams through our sprint planning process.
• Maintain the schedule; ensure the team is on track with their deliverables.
• Work with team leads to support feature teams through the various stages of game development, ensuring commitments are met on time and to the highest possible quality.
• Apply a customer-first mindset.
• Facilitate collaborative and effective communication between team members.
• Identify risks and drive the team toward a successful resolution.
• Keep the team aware of deliverables and goals through all phases of development.
• Use inclusive behaviors – ensure all voices are heard, invite input from many perspectives, resolve disagreements, and be brave.

Must Haves:

• 2+ years of experience as a producer with a track record of exceptional performance.
• Demonstrated experience shipping game features.
• Working knowledge of agile development practices.
• Strong analytical mind and experience working with project scheduling.
• Proven ability to collaborate with features leads to achieving production plans that work for all disciplines.

Location: Redmond WA

Salary Range: The salary for this position is between $75K – 95K annually. Factors that may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [5 personal day accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State] [10-15 day of paid vacation time] [6 paid holiday and 1 floating holiday per calendar year] [Ascendion Learning Management System]

Want to change the world? Let us know.

Tell us about your experiences, education, and ambitions. Bring your knowledge, unique viewpoint, and creativity to the table. Let’s talk!

Ascendion

About Ascendion

Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.

Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life

We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:

• Build the coolest tech for the world’s leading brands
• Solve complex problems – and learn new skills
• Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
• Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience
• Experience a community of change-makers!

Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.

About the Role:

Job Title: Producer

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive and support a broad range of content teams through our sprint planning process.
• Maintain the schedule; ensure the team is on track with their deliverables.
• Work with team leads to support feature teams through the various stages of game development, ensuring commitments are met on time and to the highest possible quality.
• Apply a customer-first mindset.
• Facilitate collaborative and effective communication between team members.
• Identify risks and drive the team toward a successful resolution.
• Keep the team aware of deliverables and goals through all phases of development.
• Use inclusive behaviors – ensure all voices are heard, invite input from many perspectives, resolve disagreements, and be brave.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience shipping game features.
• Working knowledge of agile development practices.
• Strong analytical mind and experience working with project scheduling.
• Proven ability to collaborate with features leads to achieving production plans that work for all disciplines.
• 2+ years of experience as a producer with a track record of exceptional performance.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Resolves conflict and enables the team to do their best work.

Must Haves:

• Demonstrated experience shipping game features.
• Working knowledge of agile development practices.
• Strong analytical mind and experience working with project scheduling.
• Proven ability to collaborate with features leads to achieving production plans that work for all disciplines.

Location: Redmond WA

Salary Range: The salary for this position is between $75K – 95K annually. Factors that may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [5 personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertain to the City/ State] [10-15 days of paid vacation time] [6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year] [Ascendion Learning Management System]

Want to change the world? Let us know.

Tell us about your experiences, education, and ambitions. Bring your knowledge, unique viewpoint, and creativity to the table. Let’s talk!

Ascendion

Associate Content Producer

Overview

• We are currently looking for an Associate Producer to join our diverse team, working with our development team.
• Producers are excellent communicators, problem solvers, and collaborators. We provide clarity and empower teams to make experiences players love. We are also pragmatists, process creators, and schedule owners.
• A Producer is accountable for the team’s process. You’ll work with engineers, designers, and artists to bring high quality features to life. During development, a Producer uses metrics and good process to drive customer focus, team priorities, and coordinate deliverables across multiple disciplines to achieve team goals.

Responsibilities

• Drive and support a broad range of content teams through our sprint planning process.
• Maintain the schedule; ensure the team is on track with their deliverables.
• Work with team leads to support feature teams through the various stages of game development, ensuring commitments are met on time and to the highest possible quality.
• Apply a customer-first mindset.
• Facilitate collaborative and effective communication between team members.
• Identify risks and drive the team towards successful resolution.
• Keep the team aware of deliverables and goals through all phases of development.
• Use inclusive behaviors – ensure all voices are heard, invite input from many perspectives, resolve disagreements, and be brave.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience shipping game features.
• Working knowledge of agile development practices.
• Strong analytical mind and experience working with project scheduling.
• Proven ability to collaborate with feature leads to achieve production plans that work for all disciplines.
• 2+ years of experience as a producer with a track record of exceptional performance.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Resolves conflict and enables the team to do their best work.

Compensation:

· $36.23 – $48.31/hr (W2/Non-Exempt)

Cypress HCM