Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

COMMERCIAL CASTING NOTICE

New NON UNION commercial for a local automotive brand is currently casting! Please read the breakdown below and submit for the roles you fit for.

Shoot date: 07/21/23

Location: Albuquerque NM

RATE: $150/4hours (additinal hours paid at $50/hr) + $250 usage 1 year buyout for digital (social media, etc) additional usage to be negotiated at that time.

$400 Guarantee with day rate and buyout.

CONFLICTS: Please no talent who have been in a automotive advertisement in the last 24 months.

ROLES:

• Staff – M/F All Ethnicities 20-40 Years of Age.

All talent must be Non Union, over the age of 18, and legal to work in the US. No Agency Fees provided on this shoot.

COMMERCIAL CASTING NOTICE

New NON UNION commercial for a local automotive brand is currently casting! Please read the breakdown below and submit for the roles you fit for.

Shoot date: 07/21/23

Location: Albuquerque NM

RATE: $150/4hours (additinal hours paid at $50/hr) + $250 usage 1 year buyout for digital (social media, etc) additional usage to be negotiated at that time.

$400 Guarantee with day rate and buyout.

CONFLICTS: Please no talent who have been in a automotive advertisement in the last 24 months.

ROLES:

• Customers – M/F All Ethnicities 20-50 Years of Age.

All talent must be Non Union, over the age of 18, and legal to work in the US. No Agency Fees provided on this shoot.

NOW CASTING: AVID RUNNERS

C&J is looking for individuals who are avid runners who live in Charlotte or the Greater Charlotte Area to be in a running spot. Set experience as a bonus but not mandatory. Please submit it as soon as you can! We need submissions by Tuesday, 7/11 at 10 am. 

Please pay close attention to the taping instructions and upload videos as needed. As always, you can direct any questions about this project to us via email!

TALENT MUST NOT LIVE MORE THAN AN HOUR AWAY FROM CHARLOTTE. 

ROLES:

Avid Runners:  Age 20 – 45. All ethnicities and genders. We are looking for REAL, AUTHENTIC runners. Must run on a regular basis and be comfortable running for an extended period of time.

RATE: 

PRINCIPAL RATE: $2,000 (10/hr day)

BACKGROUND RATE: $300 (10/hr day) 

LOCATION: 

• Charlotte, NC or Surrounding Area 

AUDITION DATE: 

• June 11, 2023 (Auditions Due)

CALLBACK DATE: 

• July 14, 2023 via ZOOM 

EXPECTED START DATE: 

Wardrobe: July 25 

Shoot Dates: July 26 and 27 (talent will work one day) 

Seeking real Generac Generator owners in the tri-state area.

Paying $1500 + 20% (agent fee).

Runs the US and Canada in perpetuity.

The shoot is 1 hr at your home between 7/25 & 8/1/23.

GLADIATOR CASTING

Waldron Casting is seeking:

• Non-Union Men to portray Trainers and Coaches

Workdays: July 11, 2023

Filming in Union, NJ

Transportation from the city is available

Rate of $165/ 10 hours of work

Now Casting:

• Los Ageles Based talent for a campaign.

Looking for:

• Real grandparents
• mature talent all genders (ages 55+)
• celebrity impersonators (any non-living celebrity such as Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, Prince, etc.)

Paid opportunity and must be able to work on W9 and available on Juy 10th.

Seeking videos of people eating something spicy for a Heinz Spicy Ketchup UGC (user-generated content) Campaign in the USA!

We’re looking for a diverse range of Gen Z and millennials who live in the USA ages 18+ to send in or create entertainingly negative, authentic reactions to tasting SUPER spicy food.

We’re talking Carolina reapers, the one chip challenge or da bomb hot sauce.etc. We’re looking for people to challenge themselves with spice and completely lose their composure on-camera, from crying to chugging milk right out of the jug..etc.

What we’re not looking for are individuals who do very spicy mukbangs or who eat spicy food but don’t react or obviously fake reactions to the very spicy food.

If your video is chosen, you will be paid $1,500.00 USD per video. This is a non-union project. You must be over the age of 18 to fill out the application.

CASTING CALL

Waldron Casting is seeking:

• Real tattoo artists for background work on Gladiator.

Workday: July 10

Filming in NJ

Pay for workday is $450 for 8 hours

MODEL CASTING CALL

Harlem Fashion Week, one of the most prestigious fashion events in the industry, is seeking talented and diverse models for their upcoming showcase. This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a dynamic and inclusive fashion experience that celebrates the richness of Harlem’s culture and style.

As a model for Harlem Fashion Week, you will have the chance to showcase cutting-edge designs from renowned designers, collaborate with industry professionals, and gain exposure to a wide audience of fashion enthusiasts, influencers, and media representatives. This casting call is open to experienced models and aspiring talents looking to enter the fashion industry.

• Models of all genders, ethnicities, shapes, and sizes are encouraged to apply.
• Age requirement: 18 years and above.
• Prior runway or modeling experience is preferred but optional.
• Must be available for fittings, rehearsals, and the entire duration of Harlem Fashion Week.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence, poise, and the ability to project a strong runway presence.
• Professional attitude and the ability to follow instructions.

BAD ENGLISH CASTING CALL

Film Title: Bad English

Type: Short Film

Shoot Location: Los Angeles, CA

Callback Date with Director: July 20-24 (1 day – TBC in LA or via Zoom)

Rehearsal/Wardrobe Fitting Dates: July 28-August 1 (1-3 days – TBC in LA)

Shoot Dates: August 2-8 (each role shoots 1-5 days)

Contract: SAG-AFTRA / AFI Short-Form Film Participant Agreement

Talent Rate: $216/day for principal roles

Logline:

• A newly single Korean American woman tries to retake her son’s first school picture with her two sisters.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN FOR PRINCIPAL (SPEAKING) ROLES:

NOAH (Korean-American Male, Age 6-10) First grader and only child to a single parent. Sensitive and emotionally mature creative type who can quickly read the room. Infatuated by the ocean and sea creatures. Doesn’t have many friends at school, but it doesn’t bother him. (LEAD ROLE)

JEAN (Korean Female, Age 27-35) The chic and charming youngest sister. Fierce, stubborn and opinionated. Enjoys the finer things in life. Prefers red wine over soju. Likes to go shopping in her free time with her husband’s credit card. *Must be fluent in Korean* (SUPPORTING ROLE)

YUNA (Korean Female, Age 36-40) The reserved and resilient eldest sister. A conservative, proud, and protective over-thinker. Doesn’t want to cause any trouble. Keeps to herself. First to move to the states with her husband. *Must be fluent in Korean* (SUPPORTING ROLE)

MR. PETERS (Caucasian Male, Age 35-45) Noah’s public school first grade teacher. Naturally good with children but has too many students in his class – not good with their names. New to the school and worn out by the end of the day. (DAY PLAYER)