Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

CASTING: Music Video Shoot
Male and Female Extras Needed

Ages 18-22 years old
Wed, March 15th
Call TimeL 4 pm
Location: Jersey City, NJ

COMPENSATED

NOW CASTING PAID AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE EXTRAS, AGES 18+ to portray MALE SOLDIERS for new NETFLIX & Tyler Perry Studios movie SIX TRIPLE EIGHT (6888) filming in Atlanta, GA.

COVID TEST: Thursday March 16, 2023 (between the hours of 6 AM-10 AM)

FITTING: Friday, March 17, 2023 (1-hour  time slots available between 8 am and 5:30 pm) 

FILM: March 30, 2023

RATE: $175/12(DAILY) + $50 FITTING BUMP + $25 COVID 

These specific roles will TENTATIVELY shoot on the LISTED ABOVE DATE FOR CONTINUITY (must be available for these dates. If not, please wait for another casting)

• 20 AFRICAN-AMERICAN MALE SOLDIERS

Race: AFRICAN AMERICAN

Age: 18+ 

This movie takes place in the 1940s; particular looks will only allow some to be in this movie. Please, no modern hairstyles, no locs, no facial hair, and no colored hair will be allowed in this movie during filming.

For this booking, you will have to attend a MANDATORY fitting. The correct times are an hour each. 

Must be available for COVID-19 testing at our testing location in Atlanta. No outside Covid test from anywhere else will be allowed. If interested in working this position and these dates, testing goes as stated above with the specific filming dates.

Testing is NASAL PCR, and you will receive a $25 COVID TESTING BUMP on your voucher the day you report to set for each test taken. YOU MUST REPORT TO SET TO RECEIVE THIS BUMP! Tests from other productions are invalid on this set as each show has its own Covid guidelines and labs. Your results must come from the designated lab that all cast and crew use on this production.

THREE Stand-ins are needed for I LOVE YOU FOREVER!!

Stand-ins will be needed pretty much every shoot day from March 20th to April 15th. 

Stand-in rate is $14/hr.

We are looking for two women and one man

The Women are both 5ft7in.

The Man is 5ft11in.

NOW CASTING 1 PAID REAL PIANO PLAYER EXTRA, Ages 18+, for the new NETFLIX & TYLER PERRY movie “MEA CULPA” filming here in Atlanta, GA. 

We are casting for the following specific extras for scenes:
• PIANO PLAYER 
YOU MUST KNOW HOW TO PLAY THIS INSTRUMENT AS YOU WILL BE ON A PLAYBACK TRACK. PRODUCTION HAS AN INSTRUMENT ON SET.

Wardrobe requests you have a BLACK SUIT for the scene.

Filming: WEDNESDAY, March 15, 2023

Testing: (Covid Test: TUESDAY 3/14 @ 6AM-9AM)

Race: ALL RACES

Age: 18 and up

Rate: $300/12 + $25 Covid Test

Prelim Call Time: TBD (Please have open availability on the day of interest)

WE ASK THAT WHEN BOOKED AS A PAID EXTRA, YOU BE PREPARED TO WORK AT LEAST A 12HR WORK DAY AS WE DON’T KNOW HOW LONG YOU WILL BE, SPECIALLY ON SET… SO PLEASE HAVE OPEN AVAILABILITY FOR THE DAY YOU SUBMIT FOR.

COVID TESTING:
The new studio policy is that 1 MANDATORY COVID TEST the day before work is required whether you are vaccinated or not. You will be paid $25 for each test taken.

Must be available for COVID-19 testing at our remote testing location in Atlanta. No outside Covid test from anywhere else will be allowed. If interested in working this position and these dates, testing goes as stated above with the specific filming dates.

Testing is NASAL PCR, and you will receive a $25 COVID TESTING BUMP on your voucher the day you report to set for each test taken. YOU MUST REPORT TO SET TO RECEIVE THIS BUMP! Tests from other productions are invalid on this set as each show has its own Covid guidelines and labs. Your results must come from the designated lab that all cast and crew use on this production.

The rate for extras on this production is $300 for 12hrs of work, which you will receive in the form of a check in the mail 2 to 3 weeks after filming.

Local to Chicago, Suburbs, and Surrounding Border States to IL ONLY!
Casting Alert!

Searching for:

• AFRICAN AMERICAN
• MALES,
• 30s to ’50s,
• bald,
• 5’10 to 6′,
• medium to light skin tone 220 to 250,

To work as a STAND IN (same height and coloring as an actor to use in place of actor to light and camera block the scene) on Wed., March 15th. There will be a Covid test tomorrow, March 14th.

Local to Chicago, Suburbs, and Surrounding Border States to IL ONLY!
Casting Alert!

Searching for:

• MALES
• 20’s to 30’s
• All ethnicities, clean-shaven, short hair, mustache okay,
• To play a POLICE OFFICER in our overnight shoot on Friday, March 17th. 

There will be a Covid test/fitting on Wed., March 15th. You also need to attend a ZOOM LOOK SEE (meet the director in a group on Zoom” on Monday, March 13th around 4pm or so.

Local to Chicago, Suburbs, and Surrounding Border States to IL ONLY!
Casting Alert!

Searching for:

• AFRICAN AMERICAN
• MALES
• 20’s to 50’s
• Who can work on Thursday, March 16th and attend a Covid test tomorrow, March 14th.

Talent Agent Assistant Position in a Talent Agency!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Trisko Talent Management Inc. seeks a dynamic, enthusiastic professional for an Assistant position. This is an exciting full-time position for someone looking to join a close-knit team of individuals working in the fields of Film, Television, Commercials, and Mocap. Working directly with one of the agents, you will be responsible for commercial submissions, scheduling auditions, sending script materials to actors, editing and uploading self-tapes, maintaining and organizing databases and spreadsheets, document control, and providing general administrative support for the team.

The ideal candidate is:

• detail-oriented
• efficient & exceptionally organized
• outgoing & personable
• calm under pressure
• has excellent phone etiquette
• able to work independently
• able to multi-task & time manage
• able to communicate clearly (both orally and written)
• able to deal with various personalities
• able to think outside of the box
• able to maintain and handle confidential information with discretion
• excellent customer service
• able to work remotely from home when required

Desired Skills & Experience

• 1 + years experience in an administrative role is mandatory
• experience using MAC computers
• proficient in Microsoft Office (word, excel, outlook)
• knowledge of iMovie and Adobe Photoshop, an asset
• knowledge in accounting and general bookkeeping, an asset
• previous experience in the industry is an asset but not mandatory

Applicants must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, continuously changing environment and have excellent organizational skills. They will be a team player in a friendly, upbeat, pleasant manner. An ability to adjust while maintaining order is essential.

Access to a computer and internet outside the office is imperative.
The office hours will be Monday-Friday, 10:00 to 6:00 pm; however, some after-hour work may be required.

CASTING UPDATE

We are looking for more moms (25-40) and babies (2.5-4 months)

The mom should have a waist measurement of 48 to 60 inches and no tattoos. Open ethnicity.

The rate is $20,000 for mom and $3,500 for baby