Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Major TV Series Casting French Nationals

Calling all French nationals who are interested in being part of a MAJOR TV series!

We are working with production to cast many roles for a huge TV series and we were wondering if you can help us?!

ESPECIALLY LOOKING FOR :

A Jacques Chirac looking individual

French national’s with medical experience eg. Paramedic, nurse, doctor

This is a fantastic opportunity with excellent rate of pay.

Storm of Suspicion’ Ep. 411 Casting Call

Filming in the Knoxville, TN area this week- August 25-26. This is a non-union, true-crime recreation series with no scripted audio.

Firefighters 1-2: Any adult late 20’s-early 40’s. Must be in good physical condition/fit. Likely needed Thursday around 5:15pm. Paid, day rate only.

Detective #2- White male, full head of brown hair. Should be in decent physical condition/fit. Clean shaven. Should own clean, well-fitted professional wardrobe. Likely needed Thursday around 12pm and Friday around 1:45pm. Paid + hotel

CSI– Female, 30’s-early 40’s. Fit/muscular/good physical condition. Likely needed Thursday around 4:30pm. Paid, day rate only.

Bar Extra– Male, muscular or football player body type. Should be ok with bar scene, drinking alcohol. Likely needed Friday around 3pm. Paid, day rate only.

Ad Council PSA Open Casting Call

We’re casting an important PSA for Ad Council shooting in Atlanta, directed by award-winning filmmaker Haya Waseem and produced by Object+Animal. We are looking to cast real people and actors open to portraying the experiences of young adults on mental health journeys.

We are looking for actors to play a FAMILY. Real families is a plus. You do not need to have acting experience as the director is interested in working with real people for the roles. You can find more information about the project here https://www.dropbox.com/…/f1zuki…/AAD1aLkYzUSAyp9ZFgIyO4j8a…

Anyone cast as a principal performer will be paid $1,000 for the shoot per shoot day and usage (+20% if with an agency). Extras will be paid $250 (+20% if with an agency).

The shoot will be either August 30th or the 31st (12 hrs) in Atlanta. Rate and usage details below.

There will be no callback, talent will be booked directly from self tapes.

Submissions are due ASAP or by Thursday August 25th at 2pm EST.

PROJECT DETAILS:

Project: “We Can Talk About It” PSA
Sag Status: Non Union
Production Company: Object+Animal
Director: Haya Waseem
Shoot Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Shoot Date: August 30th or 31st (up to 12hrs per day/talent will only be shooting one of the two days but should hold both)
Fitting: Date TBD. $75 + 20%
Rate / You will be paid:
PRINCIPALS:
Session Fee + Usage Fee (Guaranteed): $1,000 for a 12 hour work day* (+20% if with agency)
EXTRAS:
Session Fee + Usage Fee (Guaranteed): $250 for a 12 hour work day* (+20% if with agency)
Fitting: $75 + 20%
Covid Testing Stipend: $100 + 20%

Usage:
For all versions/edits/stills/behind the scenes:
Media: All forms of Media.
Territory: North America, except as to usage via the internet and digital which is
global.
Term: 1 year from first airdate
Option1: Additional 1 year for the same terms +10% = $1,100 + 20%
Option 2: Additional 2nd year for the same terms +10% = $1,210 + 20%
Exclusivity: None
**For extras only all media in perpetuity

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:

• YOUNG PERSON – late teens-20s, any gender or ethnicity
• PARENT – late 40’s, any gender or ethnicity

NBC ‘Chicago Fire’ Casting Call for Kid Actors

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

Searching for CAUCASIAN MEN, to PLAY THE ADULT CHILDREN OF AN ACTOR in a medical scene (30’s), ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 30TH. This will require a Covid test on Monday, August 29th (takes about one hour). There also might be a wardrobe fitting TBD. These are non-speaking roles.

The director wants to hold a ZOOM INTERVIEW with extras to choose who he wants to cast as there are some reactions required. The Zoom interview will be Wed., August 23rd, time TBD.

Let us know the last time you have worked on Chicago Fire, or scheduled to work, if you have worked.

Let us know if you have acting experience.

Send in ASAP!

Day of the Dead Event Casting Call for Models

OPEN CASTING CALL

Looking for 2-males and 2-females who have their own wardrobe and makeup for a “Day of the Dead” celebration!

Venue:
JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort and Spa
3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85745
Arizona Ballroom

Age range is pretty open, but they would prefer 30-50 year old’s.

This is for a company event at Starr Pass on September 20th from 5pm to 7pm.

Pay is $200.00 for the event on a straight buyout.

(From the Director) “We’ll start in the ballroom (they can meet us there), and they’ll be part of the closing session. We’re still working out the script, but around 5:45pm, our speaker closes out the conference and officially kicks off the party.
We’ll have them go on stage, and present the speaker with their Day of the Dead mask and then help lead the attendees onto the outdoor Terrace where the party will be held.
From about 6pm – 7pm, we’ll use them for “atmosphere.” The closing General Session is being recorded, but if it has legs, it may be used as a post conference stream for those who couldn’t attend (this would be an internal audience only.)
Guests may post pics from the reception on their personal social media accounts.”

Production company is “Ignition Event Group”. Their client is “TRANE-HVAC”

NBC’s ‘Chicago Fire’ Beach Scene Extras Casting Call

Local to Chicago, Suburbs, and Surrounding Border states to IL.

Casting Alert! We are casting a FUN BEACH SCENE, on Wed., August 31st. There will be a Covid test (takes about one hour) on Monday, August 29th. You also need to be available to work on Sept 1st in case it rains. You must be available both days.

Let us know if you can do the following:

• JOGGERS
• BICYLES
• ROLLER BLADES

Since this is a beach scenes we will have extras in shorts, tank tops, maybe a swim top, etc. Let us know if you are okay with this.

To apply send a recent color photograph with your height, weight, age, phone number, city, state, and clothing sizes. Current hair color/cut/style, and men current facial hair.

The Moving Picture Company (MPC) is a global creative studio with a single goal: to create experiences that move people. With decades of storytelling experience, we are perpetually pushing the limits of what is technologically and artistically possible to tell visually stunning stories.

MPC continues to lead in an ever-evolving industry, building authentic and long-lasting connections with audiences across all channels.

Job Description

Executive Producers oversee the Delivery teams: the VFX Producers and VFX Supervisors assigned to the delivery of shows, accountable for all aspects of planning and execution of project delivery and financial success.

They are a senior commercial representative for MPC, forging strong client relationships and speaking for the company in critical negotiations. They are a point of escalation during deliveries, and key contributor during the bidding and award of new projects.

As well as these relationships, the EPs work extensively with the Senior Management teams and Global leadership team to achieve the business objectives and manage the company.

The EPs collaborate as a global group to ensure that the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for all aspects of Producing are upheld and continually improved.

All EPs report directly to the Global MD but may report operationally to Senior Management in their location.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities Include:

(The following is a list of responsibilities which are central to all EPs. Individual EPs may have separate key objectives and duties, depending on their location, strengths and position within the company)

• Liaise and negotiate on major changes in award scope, value and schedule
• Regular calls with all clients to ensure continuity and transparency of Producer reporting, and that high delivery service is maintained
• Meets with VFX Producers & Supervisors weekly to monitor project financials
• Accountable for quota & schedule achievement, ensuring schedules are competently planned and executed
• Attends weekly Delivery Management meetings to collaborate with Senior Management Team on delivery statuses and undertake actions where necessary
• Briefs Producers weekly, cascading relevant information to Producers at all times
• As key member of Senior Management Team
• Provide constant training, feedback and mentorship to all Producers and is a role model for all Production
• Ensures a healthy and productive work environment and duty of care for all employees

Key Skills

Client facing – it is essential to be confident, clear and calm with all clients. The faculties to steer conversations to a constructive outcome, maintaining diplomacy and professionalism, whilst creating a pleasant, warm and productive working relationship are critical

• Communication skills – ability to lead a team, manage diverse personalities and viewpoints; the ability to build relationships and collaborate with others
• Scheduling – there should be a proven ability to schedule work of a complex nature, especially within the VFX space, with a thorough understanding of quota-based tracking and forecasting
• Adaptability – the will to shift gears mentally and deal with both ambiguity and fluidity, whilst supporting and leading others through the same
• Finance – understanding Profit and Loss, budgeting, analysing bids vs. actuals and spend vs. Completion.

MPC

US Army

We are looking for a talented Video Producer for a 6 month+ temporary hire opportunity in McLean, VA for our client in the hospitality space.
They are launching a new exploratory project focused on new cutting edge photos/videos of their luxury properties and are looking to add to their incredible team. Responsibilities: Assist in the bid process, budget management, call sheets, pre/post production, and more Work closely with the company’s luxury brand category The Photos/Videos connected to this project will help to tell the narrative of the brand and individual properties being highlighted through the use of drones, hyper lapse videos, first person visualizations and other types of still photography For this role, Video will take priority of Photography.
The long term hope is that this work may be featured on social media, and hospitality websites The expectation is that there will be up to 5 shoots in 2022.
The Producer will need to be onsite for these of course Producer Requirements: 5+ years experience as a Producer – handling budgets, working with production partners, helping with the bid process, manage the pre/post production Agency background and/or broadcast + experience with luxury brands preferred Works well under pressure and with deadlines Excellent communication skillsContact from a Cella, Inc employee will always come from the domain @cellainc.com and will always provide a phone number where you can contact us. Cella will NEVER present a job offer without a verbal or video interview and we will never ask you to transfer or pay money to get hired or for equipment. If you are skeptical about any email or job offer, please reach out to us directly at [email protected] ID: 325988#LI-Cella#LI-CW1Producer Responsibilites: Assist in the bid process, budget management, call sheets, pre/post production, and moreWork closely with the company’s luxury brand categoryThe Photos/Videos connected to this project will help to tell the narrative of the brand and individual properties being highlighted through the use of drones, hyper lapse videos, first person visualizations and other types of still photographyFor this role, Video will take priority of Photography.
The long term hope is that this work may be featured on social media, and hospitality websitesThe expectation is that there will be up to 5 shoots in 2022.
The Producer will need to be onsite for these of courseProducer Requirements: 5+ years experience as a Producer – handling budgets, working with production partners, helping with the bid process, manage the pre/post production Agency background and/or broadcast + experience with luxury brands preferred Works well under pressure and with deadlines Excellent communication skillsWe are looking for a talented Video Producer for a 6 month+ temporary hire opportunity in McLean, VA.
The Producer will need to be onsite for shoots. It is possible there will be 1-2 shoots done outside the US.Producer Responsibilites: Assist in the bid process, budget management, call sheets, pre/post production, and moreWork closely with the company’s luxury brand categoryThe Photos/Videos connected to this project will help to tell the narrative of the brand and individual properties being highlighted through the use of drones, hyper lapse videos, first person visualizations and other types of still photographyFor this role, Video will take priority of Photography.
The long term hope is that this work may be featured on social media, and hospitality websitesThe expectation is that there will be up to 5 shoots in 2022.
The Producer will need to be onsite for these of courseProducer Requirements: 5+ years experience as a Producer – handling budgets, working with production partners, helping with the bid process, manage the pre/post production Agency background and/or broadcast + experience with luxury brands preferred Works well under pressure and with deadlines Excellent communication skillsWe are looking for a talented Video Producer for a 6 month+ temporary hire opportunity in McLean, VA.
The Producer will need to be onsite for shoots. It is possible there will be 1-2 shoots done outside the US.Producer Responsibilites: Assist in the bid process, budget management, call sheets, pre/post production, and moreWork closely with the company’s luxury brand categoryThe Photos/Videos connected to this project will help to tell the narrative of the brand and individual properties being highlighted through the use of drones, hyper lapse videos, first person visualizations and other types of still photographyFor this role, Video will take priority of Photography.
The long term hope is that this work may be featured on social media, and hospitality websitesThe expectation is that there will be up to 5 shoots in 2022.
The Producer will need to be onsite for these of courseProducer Requirements: 5+ years experience as a Producer – handling budgets, working with production partners, helping with the bid process, manage the pre/post production Agency background and/or broadcast + experience with luxury brands preferred Works well under pressure and with deadlines Excellent communication skillsWe are looking for a talented Video Producer for a 6 month+ temporary hire opportunity in McLean, VA.
The Producer will need to be onsite for shoots. It is possible there will be 1-2 shoots done outside the US.Producer Responsibilites: Assist in the bid process, budget management, call sheets, pre/post production, and moreWork closely with the company’s luxury brand categoryThe Photos/Videos connected to this project will help to tell the narrative of the brand and individual properties being highlighted through the use of drones, hyper lapse videos, first person visualizations and other types of still photographyFor this role, Video will take priority of Photography.
The long term hope is that this work may be featured on social media, and hospitality websitesThe expectation is that there will be up to 5 shoots in 2022.
The Producer will need to be onsite for these of courseProducer Requirements: 5+ years experience as a Producer – handling budgets, working with production partners, helping with the bid process, manage the pre/post production Agency background and/or broadcast + experience with luxury brands preferred Works well under pressure and with deadlines Excellent communication skillsWe are looking for a talented Video Producer for a 6 month+ temporary hire opportunity in McLean, VA.
The Producer will need to be onsite for shoots. It is possible there will be 1-2 shoots done outside the US.Producer Responsibilites: Assist in the bid process, budget management, call sheets, pre/post production, and moreWork closely with the company’s luxury brand categoryThe Photos/Videos connected to this project will help to tell the narrative of the brand and individual properties being highlighted through the use of drones, hyper lapse videos, first person visualizations and other types of still photographyFor this role, Video will take priority of Photography.
The long term hope is that this work may be featured on social media, and hospitality websitesThe expectation is that there will be up to 5 shoots in 2022.
The Producer will need to be onsite for these of courseProducer Requirements: 5+ years experience as a Producer – handling budgets, working with production partners, helping with the bid process, manage the pre/post production Agency background and/or broadcast + experience with luxury brands preferred Works well under pressure and with deadlines Excellent communication skillsWe are looking for a talented Video Producer for a 6 month+ temporary hire opportunity in McLean, VA.
The Producer will need to be onsite for shoots. It is possible there will be 1-2 shoots done outside the US.Producer Responsibilites: Assist in the bid process, budget management, call sheets, pre/post production, and moreWork closely with the company’s luxury brand categoryThe Photos/Videos connected to this project will help to tell the narrative of the brand and individual properties being highlighted through the use of drones, hyper lapse videos, first person visualizations and other types of still photographyFor this role, Video will take priority of Photography.
The long term hope is that this work may be featured on social media, and hospitality websitesThe expectation is that there will be up to 5 shoots in 2022.
The Producer will need to be onsite for these of courseProducer Requirements: 5+ years experience as a Producer – handling budgets, working with production partners, helping with the bid process, manage the pre/post production Agency background and/or broadcast + experience with luxury brands preferred Works well under pressure and with deadlines Excellent communication skills Cella is an equal opportunity employer.
All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Cella

About Dandy

Dandy is transforming the massive ($200B) but antiquated dental industry. Backed by some of the world’s leading venture capital investors, we are on an ambitious mission to integrate and simplify every function of the dental practice through technology. By building the operating system for every dental office in America, Dandy is empowering dentists with technology, innovation, and world-class support to achieve more for their practice, their people, and their patients.

About The Role

In this role, you’ll work with our Creative Director and growing creative team to grow the brand’s video experience across every brand touchpoint. You will integrate design thinking with creative production to instill brand affinity through engaging, emotive, and high-quality video content creation, owning the process from pre-production to post-production. This opportunity is for someone who is excited about playing a key role in building a bold, innovative brand in the dental technology space.

We’re looking for a video producer & editor (PREDITOR) who is driven to construct engaging, fresh, and impactful video experiences that clearly communicate our brand’s story, educate our market in best practices, and deliver key messages through video content including commercials, educational videos, branded shows, and every other kind of video deliverable you can imagine!. The right candidate will be able to quickly understand asset objectives, translate key brand messages into a pre-production plan, execute that plan as a sole videographer or with outside resources, and manage the post-production process to ensure an accurate and engaging deliverable.

What You’ll Do

• Be a foundational part of “Dandy Studios” (our videography team) that develops breakthrough videos across Dandy’s marketing, educational, and enablement programs, building brand affinity and driving engagement with Dandy’s audience.
• Ideate and execute on strategic briefs to craft effective video content, with a focus on the ever-shifting creative marketing space.
• Manage video projects and all deliverables from pre-production through post.
• Take responsibility for the creation and delivery of video assets, ensuring the individual pieces adhere to the overall brand strategy, tone, and voice.
• Provide creative leadership and support for the team, sharing your knowledge and experience as a seasoned professional and mentor.
• Manage a cadre of freelance resources including external agencies providing animation, CAD design, and more.

Who We’re Looking For

• 6+ years of experience, with a focus on branded content and short-form storytelling, as a producer, videographer, and editor, with demonstrated ability across the Adobe Suite.
• Competency and curiosity as a filmmaker with experience directing talent and crafting presentations/treatments.
• An entrepreneurial and owners mentality in your work with the ability to self problem-solve in order to meet the project’s objectives.
• Ability to sell and defend your work, as well as accept feedback and apply it, while articulating feedback to teammates in a constructive manner.
• A firm grasp on production scoping and scheduling as it applies to the creative.
• A reel/portfolio that expresses your talent and passion for the above.
• Local to NYC Metro Area or Salt Lake City, UT

Bonus Points For

• Previous entrepreneurial experience in videography or working with a boutique agency.
• Experience utilizing video review and feedback tools such as Frame.io, Vimeo, etc.
• Experience working with outside freelancers across animation, audio, and other disciplines.
• Outstanding professional references to share.
• Experience with marketplace models.
• Relentlessly positive attitude, strong sense of humor, and the ability to have fun at work!

What Benefits We Offer

• Fully sponsored best in class healthcare including medical, dental, and vision
• Competitive salary and equity packages
• 401k program

Dandy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture and celebrate authenticity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Dandy