Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

“JACKPOT!” – NEW FEATURE FILM // DIRECTOR SELECTION – VARIOUS ROLES – MULTI DAY BOOKINGS // SUB REQUEST // ALL VAX STATUSES

Casting TaylorMade (Casting™) is excited to start booking our new Feature Film “JACKPOT!”. This is going to be a SUPER FUN one!!! We think you guys are going to LOVE it!

We are in need of a couple background artists to play the Featured Role of BLONDE ACTRESS for several upcoming scenes/days. This is a 7 day booking spread out over the course of the entire film. It is vitally important that you are available / local to Atlanta for the duration of filming (March 3rd – April 27th) as dates could possibly change. This is a very featured role in the movie! Anyone whom applies should be in good physical shape, ready to be ACTIVE on set, sprinting / running and throwing safe for set objects is required! This is not a role for someone that wants to sit around all day.

• RATE : $300/12
• COVID BUMP : $30
• AGE : 20 – 45
• GENDER : FEMALE
• ETHNICITY : ALL
• HAIR COLOR : BLONDE

DETAILS:

Director selected role. Should be physically active. This role will require some sprinting and physical activity throughout the film. Think model/actress types. Should remain blonde throughout the duration of filming.

Softball experience a plus! (One of you would need to throw a shoe at something and have good aim in one of the scenes.) 

SCHEDULE:

TBD – FITTING

• 3/7 (TUE) or 3/8 (WED) – COVID TEST
• 3/9 (THUR) – FILMING
• 3/10 (FRI – FILMING
• 3/29 (WED) or 3/30 (THUR) – COVID TEST
• 3/31 (FRI) – FILMING
• 4/3 (MON) or 4/4 (TUE) – COVID TEST
• 4/5 (WED) – FILMING
• 4/10 (MON) or 4/11 (TUE) – COVID TEST
• 4/12 (WED) – FILMING
• 4/13 (THUR) – FILMING
• 4/14 (FRI) – FILMING

There is a potential fitting on a TBD date before the first day of filming.

FILMING/TESTING LOCATION : IN/AROUND ATLANTA

“JACKPOT!” – NEW FEATURE FILM // DIRECTOR SELECTION – VARIOUS ROLES – MULTI DAY BOOKINGS // SUB REQUEST // ALL VAX STATUSES

Casting TaylorMade (Casting™) is excited to start booking our new Feature Film “JACKPOT!”. This is going to be a SUPER FUN one!!! We think you guys are going to LOVE it!

We are in need of several background artists to play the Featured Role of YOGA MOMS for several upcoming scenes/days. This is a 5-9 day booking spread out over the course of the entire film. It is vitally important that you are available / local to Atlanta for the duration of filming (March 3rd – April 27th) as dates could possibly change. This is a really unique role in the movie! Anyone whom applies should be in good physical shape, ready to be ACTIVE on set, sprinting / running and throwing safe for set objects is required! This is not a role for someone that wants to sit around all day.

• RATE : $200/12
• COVID BUMP : $30
• AGE : 20 – 45
• GENDER : FEMALE
• ETHNICITY : ALL
• DETAILS:

Should be physically active. This role will require some sprinting and physical activity throughout the film. Director selected role.

Plus upload a photo wearing athletic attire (yoga pants, biker shorts, tank tops, etc).

SCHEDULE:

TBD – FITTING

• 3/10 (FRI) – COVID TEST
• 3/13 (MON) – FILMING
• 3/14 (TUE) – FILMING
• 3/15 (WED) – FILMING or COVID TEST
• 3/16 (THUR) – FILMING
• 3/29 (WED) or 3/30 (THUR) – COVID TEST
• 3/31 (FRI) – FILMING
• 4/3 (MON) or 4/4 (TUE) – COVID TEST
• 4/5 (WED) – FILMING
• 4/10 (MON) or 4/11 (TUE) – COVID TEST
• 4/12 (WED) – FILMING
• 4/13 (THUR) – FILMING
• 4/14 (FRI) – FILMING

There will possibly be a fitting on a TBD date before the first day of filming.

Once the director has made their picks, we will let you know which dates you are booked for (the group of 5 days or group of 9 days)

FILMING/TESTING LOCATION : IN/AROUND ATLANTA

**CASTING WAREHOUSE WORKERS**

*UNION ONLY*

New Feature Film, PEPPERMINT, is looking for males and females, Ages 30-50, to be one of our “Warehouse Workers,” working the following dates with Covid testing prior. 

Working: March 9th

Covid testing: 24-48 hours prior to filming. 

Looking for Vaccinated Males and Females, Ages 30- 50 years old! MUST be available all day filming and for Covid testing prior. 

*This production requires vaccinations*

Rates:

• U: 187 for 8 hours with time and a half after 8
• U $100 Covid test bump
• Fittings: 1/4 Base rate

**CASTING POLISHED BUSINESSMEN**

*UNION ONLY*

New Feature Film, PEPPERMINT, is looking for males, Ages 45-60, to be one of our “Regionals” working the following dates with Covid testing prior. 

Working: March 9th and 10th

Covid testing: 24-48 hours prior to filming. 

Looking for Vaccinated Males, Ages 45-60 years old! MUST be available for both shoot days and for Covid testing prior. 

*This production requires vaccinations*

Rates:

U: 187 for 8 hours with time and a half after 8

U $100 Covid test bump

Fittings: 1/4 Base rate

1990s Gay Bar Scene Reenactment for Documentary

What: Photo Doubles & Background Extras

Who: LGBTQ+ Men & Women (see descriptions below)

Location: Manhattan/NYC

Date: 2/22 or 2/23 – 1 Day, 8 hours on set

Rate: $210 for 8 hours (all roles the same rate)

Non Speaking & Non Union

**All applicants must be vaccinated against covid 19 and tested before working on set. Production will provide test kits.

Role #1: Small Male, 5’6 or shorter, around or less than 100lbs, age 50-55, light colored hair

Role #2: Male, 6’2 – 6’4, 250-300lbs, Black hair and black beard, approximately 50-60 years old

Role #3: Hispanic Male, 5’4 – 5’6, 175-190lbs, black hair, black mustache, Age 40-45

Role #4: Woman, approx. 5’5, around 125lbs, blond/brown hair cut in a bob style with bangs. Age 35-40 – this is a bartender role

Role #5: General LGBTQ people ages 40-70’s.

CASTING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES for upcoming Inclusive Workplaces Ad Campaign (Toronto & Halifax). This spot is joyful in nature. It also delivers an important message that can’t get lost.

Union Status: ACTRA (PLEASE NOTE: we will consider non-ACTRA talent for some of these roles)

Submission Deadline: Friday, February 10th @ 8pm EST

Shoot Date(s): Feb 28-Mar 1 (one shoot day within this date range)

Callback Date(s): 02/14/2023 (Remote Virtual Video Audition)

Shoot Location: Halifax, NS, Canada (If Ontario talent are booked for role(s), flight and accommodation + scale Per Diem will be provided.)

Rate of Pay / Contract: ACTRA SCALE

Usage: Usage will be one year online.

SPECIAL NOTE:*THERE WILL BE TWO VERSIONS OF THIS CAMPAIGN (FRENCH & ENGLISH). THEREFORE, WE ARE LOOKING TO CAST FRENCH & ENGLISH TALENT. PLEASE INDICATE IF TALENT IS FLUENTLY BILINGUAL, AS THEY WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR BOTH VERSIONS OF CAMPAIGN.

ROLE(S):

1. EMPLOYEE WITH DISABILITY: Ages 18 + years old; all ethnicities; any gender. *THERE WILL BE TWO VERSIONS OF THIS CAMPAIGN (FRENCH & ENGLISH). THEREFORE, WE ARE LOOKING TO CAST TWO DIFFERENT TALENT FOR THIS ROLE (ONE FRENCH SPEAKING AND ONE ENGLISH SPEAKING).
2. HEARING-IMPAIRED EMPLOYEE: Ages 18 + years old; all ethnicities; any gender. Talent must be able to sign ASL and/or LSQ. *THERE WILL BE TWO VERSIONS OF THIS CAMPAIGN (FRENCH & ENGLISH). THE PHRASE WILL BE “I’m right here!”

Stills shoot for leading tech brand.

• Leading tech brand stills shoot
• Looking for men and women who love to CrossFit train
• Aged 20 – 30 years old

Paid Job

Must live within in M25

Shooting w/c 27th February in Kent

Commercial Casting Call for Adaptive Ice Skaters

I AM LOOKING FOR ADAPTIVE ICE SKATERS AND SKIERS IN MICHIGAN FOR A NATIONAL AD CAMPAIGN!!

Seeking anyone that participates in ice skating or skiing using adaptive equipment. Skill level is not important. You do not need to own your own equipment.

Stills shoot for leading tech brand.

• Looking for men and women who active trail run
• Aged 20 to 30 years old

Paid Job

Must live within in South East

Shooting w/c 27th February in Kent

SHARE YOUR RECENT FIRST HOME BUYING OR SELLING STORY – Halifax & Toronto ($1,200 COMPENSATION) 

Casting recent home buyers and home seller success stories working with their realtor (realtor will not be featured) for a branded content video documentary series for VICE. Appearance Fees: $1200 per couple/family for two-day shoot. (Submission Deadline: Sunday, February 12th by 8pm EST.) 

– Candidates featured must reside in either Toronto, ON or Halifax, NS.

Candidates featured must live in either Halifax or Toronto and must be recent first time home buyers or first time home sellers.

In each 5–6-minute episode, we will feature a unique story of modern and diverse Gen Y home buyers or sellers in Halifax or Toronto.

Each of our subjects will highlight their relationship with their REALTOR and how they are helping them navigate the complexities of these major life decisions (note: individual realtor names and stories will not be featured). Through real-life storytelling, we will provide a deep dive into the real estate process, and reinforce the importance of using a REALTOR to guide them through one of the biggest decisions they’ll ever make.

– We encourage diverse couples to apply with regards to gender, ethnicity, sexuality, relationship status.
– We encourage couples diverse locations of urban/suburban and small towns if possible.
– Candidates must be sympathetic, credible and authentic.
– Diversity is VERY important, and we encourage LGBTQIA+ families.