Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Who We Are:

Cross Channel and Branded Content is a creative, multi-skilled team of production experts, creating content for the modern media world. We produce a wide range of video and audio formats including short & long form, digital, social, live and audio/podcasts. We are an extension of the IMG Media production unit, providing content services to the wider Endeavor network and direct to client.

What You’ll Do:

To provide Financial and Accounting assistance to the Production Team – Dealing with all matters that arise during the course of a Production and to provide regular “Final Cost” information to Heads of Production.

This is a “Sleeves Up” Role for someone who enjoys getting fully involved in a Role and working as part of a busy Team.

Key Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To:

• Issuing Purchase Orders as required using the SAP System.
• Ensuring that Vendor Invoices are properly Coded and Authorised for Payment via Esker.
• Liaising with Accounts Payable on all Payables Issues – Dealing with Vendor enquiries etc.
• Managing and reconciling the Production Pre-Paid Card Floats and ensuring that proper controls are maintained over Cash Advances using the PFS System.
• Assisting with Managing and reconciling expenditure incurred on Production Credit Cards.
• Ensuring that all Production Costs are recharged to the relevant Projects each Month (Including the Salary Allocations).
• Dealing with T&E expenses for all relevant Staff using the Concur System.
• Raising Client Invoices using the Stadium System.
• Completing the Monthly update of the Actual expenditure for the Production Cost Reports and helping Production Managers to analyse and explain their Budget variances.
• Reporting the Production Costs in accordance with strict deadlines at Month End.
• Dealing with any other ad hoc Production related Finance matters as required.

You Will Have The Following Strengths:

• Be numerate and able to organise and deal with multiple tasks and determine priorities.
• Be able to work without close supervision and have the initiative to deal with problems as they arise or refer them to Supervisors for further investigation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Packages specifically Excel.
• Previous experience in an Accounting/Finance environment.
• Mathematically competent.

We’d Love If You Also Have These:

• Knowledge of the Television Programme Production Business.
• An interest in Sport
• Knowledge of the SAP Accounting System.
• Studying for a recognised Accounting Qualification

Our Values:

• We are fuelled by Persistence, adapting and seeking solutions in the face of challenges.
• We support and elevate diverse voices, promoting equity and Inclusion within our company, industries and community.
• We operate with a spirit of Entrepreneurialism, a willingness to take risks and mindset that is built to disrupt.
• We rely on Collaboration across our network to power culture and unite people around the world.
• We hold ourselves to the highest standards of Excellence in every aspect of our work, including how we interact with one another, our clients and our partners.

Our Work Ethic:

We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home.

We’ve adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You’ll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process, but we are currently excited to have our employees experience our office culture as much as possible.

Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we harness the entirety of our company and lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. It means that we engage in anti-racism and ally-ship the way we do anything. Fiercely and fearlessly. As a global company that drives culture we endeavor to reflect the world’s diverse voices both internally and externally to ensure success in our mission.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please let us know. We will work together to best meet your needs.

IMG is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

Benefits:

• Income protection
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Pension contribution
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays + Winter break
• Dental insurance
• Green car scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free breakfast
• Eye Care
• Endeavor Wellness – lunch and learn events
• EAP – range of practical and emotional support services
• Dependent care – 5 days subsidized emergency child, pet, elder care
• Subsidized gym membership / Class-pass
• Health Screening
• Will Writing
• Dynamic office environment with great people!
• Regular team and company networking events/celebrations
• Access to free tickets to sporting and entertainment events

The Process:

We appreciate the time take to apply for the role and your recent interest in IMG.

We aim to review all applications within five working days and be in touch with those who have been shortlisted to the next stage.

Unfortunately, due to volume we are not able to get back to everyone individually so if you have not heard back from us unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion and wish you all the best in your search.

• Tele/Virtual Interview – up to 30 mins with member of talent acquisition team
• 1st stage interview – Virtual/in person – with hiring manager and peer
• 2nd stage interview – if required

A Bit About Us:

IMG Production and Studios is part of Endeavor, a global entertainment, sports and content company, home to the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events and experiences. The company is comprised of industry leaders including entertainment agency WME; sports, fashion, events and media company IMG; and premier mixed martial arts organization UFC. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation; marketing and licensing; content development, distribution and sales; event management; and a number of direct-to-consumer offerings.

IMG Media Website – https://www.imgmedia.com/

IMG Media

Position Summary:

Seeking Executive Assistant to provide high level support within a private equity environment in midtown Manhattan. The EA will be a professional, ambitious self-starter who is highly motivated, hard-working, flexible and capable of maintaining confidentiality of all personal and company matters. SALARY 100-120K.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Completes a broad variety of administrative tasks for three senior Executives including managing an extremely active calendar of appointments, composing and preparing correspondence, arranging extremely complex and detailed travel plans (domestic & international) itineraries, agendas, and compiling documents for travel.
• Manages a high incoming flow of daily emails, phone calls and corresponds accordingly on behalf of Executive with excellent writing skills and superior judgement.
• Researches, prioritizes, and follows up on incoming issues and concerns, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature. Determines appropriate course of action, referral, or response.
• Works closely and effectively with the Executive Assistants throughout the organization to secure scheduling of meetings, events and interviews. Follow up appropriately when necessary.
• Prioritizes conflicting needs, handles matters expeditiously, proactively, and follows through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures.
• Liaise with the IT department to confirm all computer equipment, scheduled zooms and personal devices are functioning properly during Operations meetings and/or events.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate the nature of the business.
• Meticulous eye for detail, accuracy and high standards of presentation.
• Act as back up support for Executive Assistant to Partner when required.
• Coordinate food service for meetings.
• Provide support for entertainment and off-site events, as needed.
• Occasionally run errands and schedule personal appointments.
• Occasional gift purchasing.

Experience/Education/Skills:

• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting high-level executives is desired preferably in a financial company.
• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree preferred. HS Diploma Required.
• Advanced proficiency working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), and a strong aptitude for learning new technology and programs.
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with staff, board members and Portfolio companies.
• Advanced level written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem solving with strong decision-making capability.
• Knowledge of Adobe, Concur, Zoom Video Conferencing, CRM & the ability to schedule within various time zones.

TalentWatch Inc.

Beatmatch is the social app that helps music lovers find relationships and friendships by matching people with similar music tastes. We are looking to hire an experienced Community Manager to help us grow, engage, and maintain our vibrant music community. If you’re a music lover, hard-worker, and dedicated, Beatmatch is the ideal place to fine-tune your skills and grow alongside a fast-paced startup!

The app is available in Los Angeles, NYC, and Seattle. To grow our community of music lovers, we are searching for an experienced and self-driven Community Manager to join our marketing team! As a Community Manager, you will be responsible for developing our online and offline community through events, partnerships, social media, and ambassador programs.

The ideal candidate has experience building brand awareness through online and offline communities. Experience organizing events, managing accounts, sourcing partnerships, and working with brand ambassadors is strongly preferred. To fit our company culture, we want a candidate who also has a passion for listening to, creating, or experiencing music.

Beatmatch is backed by some of the most influential investors in music and tech including Warner Music Group, Techstars, Google for Startups, Concord Music, and Rhymesayers Entertainment so you’ll have access to an incredible network of resources to help you succeed!

Responsibilities

• Set community goals and objectives
• Plan, implement and manage community strategy
• Coordinate community events to reach target audience
• Contribute to the overall growth of our music community
• Recruit and manage campus ambassadors to spread awareness with Gen-Z
• Recruit and collaborate with local promoters to organize community events
• Maintain brand persona as a thought leader in music and live events
• Engage community through newsletters and digital communication channels
• Ideate promotions and giveaways to drive installs and build community
• Partner with local vendors to curate community incentives
• Sponsor music events like concerts and music festivals to spread awareness
• Improve key performance indicators (KPIs) for the marketing department
• Keep the community budget in check
• Track KPIs on a regular basis and present reports
• Develop strategies to acquire new users from event activations
• Use data and reports to make data-driven decisions
• Analyze company’s community strategy and suggest improvements

Qualifications

• 3-5 years professional experience in community management or marketing
• Being customer-centric
• Strong soft skill online and in-person
• Hands-on experience with event planning
• Regularly produce and present reports
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Great communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• BA or MA in Marketing, Communications or similar relevant field

Beatmatch (Techstars ’22)

CAB Castings, LLC. is looking for NEIGHBORHOOD BG, Female and Male

All Ethnicities, ages 21-70 to be a part of the hit TV Show “The Oval” Season 6 filming in Atlanta, GA.

We are casting for the following specific: 

NEIGHBORHOOD BG

• All Ethnicities 
• Females and Males
• Ages 21 to 70

Date: Thursday 3/16/2023 
Covid Test: Wednesday 3/15/2023 (between 8am and 11am)
Rate: $90/8 + $25 per Covid Test

Please have open availability:

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: Must be available for COVID-19 testing at our remote testing location in Atlanta. If interested in working this position and these dates, testing goes as follows: 1 Mandatory Test the day before your work date. 

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 not valid on this set as each production has their 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 body doubles on this production is $90 for 8hrs of work which you will receive in the form of a check in the mail 3 to 4 weeks after filming.

“WDW Disney Springs Social Campaign for Spring 2023
Internet Commercial | Non-Union

Conflicts: Any competing theme parks with marketing and promotion (commercial, print, social media, etc.) currently running. 
Usage / Run: Intended use is for paid social + streaming videos + display + search + email for Spring and Mother’s Day 2023, but the release will be standard Disney release (all media, worldwide, in perpetuity)

Additional Provisions
Shoots in Orlando. Mandatory in-person fitting in Orlando for $100 per person. All talent MUST work as local hire to Disney (not budgeted for gas, food, lodging), though we will feed talent on set.

NOTE: This WILL be an overnight shoot (late, late night call time…working past midnight and into early next morning. Expect up to 12 hours on set. 

Project Synopsis

MOTHERS DAY:  Looking for a diverse range of authentic, unique, and heartwarming stories (including LGBTQIA+ stories of acceptance) about inspiring moms, step-moms, grandmas, and mom-like figures. Casting will include a diverse mix of multi-gen families (do not need to be nuclear families but should be accurate) with stories of sons & daughters (ages 9-99 years old), husbands, and partners.

Diversity means people of all kinds: different body types, all abilities, all skin tones, all sexual orientations — everyone should feel welcome and represented. Note: This is a docu-style spot where you are looking to tell real stories of real people 

STORYTELLING GRANDMA (actual) w/other multi-gen family members
Principal Non-Union 
Any Gender 9-99 Any Ethnic Appearance

STORYTELLING GRANDMA centers on a mom and other members of her family. It does not have to be a nuclear family). IT MUST BE A REAL GRANDMA WITH REAL OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS. This is a docu-style social media piece. This might include Grandma with spouse Grandma with kid(s) aged nine and up, and Grandma with her mother. 
Diversity is key! Diversity to us means people of all kinds: different body types, all abilities, all skin tones, all sexual orientations—everyone should feel welcome and represented. 

We seek diverse, authentic, unique, and heartwarming stories (including LGBTQIA+ stories of acceptance) about inspiring moms, step-moms, grandmas, and mom-like figures. Casting should include a diverse mix of multi-gen families (do not need to be nuclear families) with stories being told by sons & daughters (ages 9-109), husbands, and partners.

Role Ethnic Appearance
Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander, Ethnically Ambiguous, Black, Native American, White, East Asian, East Indian / South Asian, Eastern European, Latinx / Hispanic, Maori, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Pacific Islander, Southeast Asian

Spot Name
MOTHER’S DAY

Rate Details
Adults: $800 | Minors: $600
$100/per person fitting fee Shoots overnight Must work locally to Disney 

Work Requirements
Talent will work one or more days within the Mar 12 to Mar 18 window (TBD). 

Wardrobe
Fitting is on a Sunday morning to ensure all talent more easily attend the mandatory in-person fitting.

STORY TELLING MOM (actual) w/other multi-gen family members
Principal Non-Union
Any Gender 9-99 Any Ethnic Appearance

STORYTELLING MOM centers on a mom and other members of her family. It does not have to be a nuclear family). IT MUST BE A REAL MOM WITH REAL OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS. This is a docu-style social media piece. This might include Mom with a spouse, Mom with kid(s) aged nine and up, and Mom with her mother. 

Diversity is key! Diversity to us means people of all kinds: different body types, all abilities, all skin tones, all sexual orientations—everyone should feel welcome and represented.

We seek diverse, authentic, unique, and heartwarming stories (including LGBTQIA+ stories of acceptance) about inspiring moms, step-moms, grandmas, and mom-like figures. Casting should include a diverse mix of multi-gen families (do not need to be nuclear families) with stories being told by sons & daughters (ages 9-109), husbands, and partners. 

Role Ethnic Appearance
Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander, Ethnically Ambiguous, Black, Native American, White, East Asian, East Indian / South Asian, Eastern European, Latinx / Hispanic, Maori, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Pacific Islander, Southeast Asian

Spot Name
MOTHER’S DAY

Rate Details
Adults: $800 | Minors: $600
$100/per person fitting fee Shoots overnight Must work locally to Disney 

Work Requirements
Talent will work one or more days within the Mar 12 to Mar 18 window (TBD). 

Wardrobe
Fitting is on a Sunday morning to ensure all talent more easily attend the mandatory in-person fitting.
STORY TELLING STEPMOM (actual) w/other multi-gen family members
Principal Non-Union Adults: 

Any Gender 9-99 Any Ethnic Appearance

STORYTELLING STEPMOM centers on a mom and other members of her family. It does not have to be a nuclear family). THEY MUST BE REAL STEPMOMS WITH REAL OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS. This is a docu-style social media piece. This might include Stepmom with spouse Stepmom with stepkid(s) aged nine and up, and Stepmom with her mother. 

Diversity is key! Diversity to us means people of all kinds: different body types, all abilities, all skin tones, all sexual orientations—everyone should feel welcome and represented. We seek diverse, authentic, unique, and heartwarming stories (including LGBTQIA+ stories of acceptance) about inspiring moms, step-moms, grandmas, and mom-like figures. Casting should include a diverse mix of multi-gen families (do not need to be nuclear families) with stories being told by sons & daughters (ages 9-109), husbands, and partners.

Role Ethnic Appearance
Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander, Ethnically Ambiguous, Black, Native American, White, East Asian, East Indian / South Asian, Eastern European, Latinx / Hispanic, Maori, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Pacific Islander, Southeast Asian

Spot Name
MOTHER’S DAY
Rate Details
Adults: $800 | Minors: $600
$100/per person fitting fee Shoots overnight Must work locally to Disney 

Work Requirements
Talent will work one or more days within the Mar 12 to Mar 18 window (TBD). 

Wardrobe
Fitting is on a Sunday morning to ensure all talent more easily attend the mandatory in-person fitting. 
Even sons, daughters, grandsons, granddaughters, spouses, friends, neighbors, and coworkers can help get this opportunity to the moms, stepmoms, and grandmas in their lives or the lives of those they know.”

FEATURE FILM CASTING NOTICE

Seeking teenagers ages 13-15 for the upcoming feature film RE-LIVE: A TALE OF AN AMERICAN ISLAND TEENAGER.

You don’t need any acting experience. Cheer and dance experience are a plus. 

CHARACTER DESCRIPTION:
[YOUNG ROW] Can play 13-15, Filipino or AAPI, pre-gender transition or early transition MTF, cheer, and dance experience a plus. Young Row is strong, willful, and ambitious and loves their mother and sister but will do anything to make their dreams come true.

STORYLINE: Rowena (Rain Valdez), a transgender actress who returns to her estranged home childhood of Guam for her high school reunion’s “Do Over Week,” to live out a big regret… her childhood dream of becoming a cheerleader. But she must then confront a different kind of reunion — her estranged family.

CASTING CALL!

We are looking for Scottish men in their 40s with disabilities (specified below) for two roles in a forthcoming TV series

Casting by BAFTA-winning Des Hamilton Casting

If you fit one of the character descriptions below, we would love to hear from you!

“JAMIE”

Character portrayed as:

• Male, aged 40-50
• Working class, Scottish
• Ex-military, any ethnicity
• Uses a prosthetic leg

“TOBY”

Character portrayed as:

• Male, late 40s, Scottish
• Ex-policeman
• Any ethnicity
• a wheelchair user

CASTING REAL MOMS (and stepmoms) and GRANDMAS FOR UPCOMING SHOOT

Looking for a diverse range of inspiring moms, stepmoms, grandmas, and mom-like figures.

Overnight shooting in a Docu-style, telling real stories.

MUST work as local hire to Disney World

CASTING FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS OLD. For baby care online commercial.

£350 payment for the shoot day, plus £800 for appearing in the final edits.

Parents will be asked to film some additional video at home with their children – £250 per person if they appear via this UGC. Travel costs will be covered.

We will create a set of films that are a welcoming space for parents to discuss the truth about parenting openly.

For these films, we’re looking to cast birth parents with at least one child aged five and under – parents ready to open up about their journey with parenting, talking about how parenting has impacted their identity, mental health, self-care, and relationships. 

We are casting individuals and existing pairs of parents (couples, friends, siblings, people who met at NCT classes, etc.). We’re looking to launch five sets of parents, including parents who might previously have been left out of parenting conversations.  We want a broad spectrum of viewers to see themselves represented in the films. 

We also want to hear from Australian and American parents currently based in the UK.

So that you know, the parents will also be asked to film some sivideosvideo at home with their baby/ child (they will be given a guide for this). There is an additional payment for this.

Our casting brief is open – we want to hear from various experiences. We’re also keen to feature parents that may not be featured in these kinds of projects, including;

• Parents with both visible and non-visible disabilities.
• Trans and non-binary parents
• A couple in which a Dad is a primary caregiver
• People who became parents at an older age
• People who became parents at a very young age
• An expectant parent

Our casting should welcome all races, socio-economic backgrounds, and body types across all subject matter to show a broad spectrum of our society.

Payment and Dates:
Filming in London on the 16th or 17th of March. 
Social films in a variety of lengths: 1 x Hero Film (60-90”), 2 x Interview Films (30-60”), 3-4 Snippets from Interview Films (10-20”). Appearing on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. One Year Online, with paid media in US, Aus & UK.

R.A.W THEATRE GROUP

CASTING CALL!

BLACK FEMALE: 25-30

Seeking the LEAD role of BILLIE in our upcoming stage production, a bold examination of the devastating impact of American history on Black families in the 80’s.

If you’re a talented performer who can bring depth and authenticity to this role, we want to hear from you!