Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

GWC is seeking:

UPSCALE NEW YORK ELITE TYPES w/HIGH-END CARS OR BLACK CARS (NON-SAG COVERED) for the new HBO series, BOSS. 

DATES NEEDED:

Covid test: 3/17 (In The Bronx)

Tentative shoot dates: 3/20

DETAILS: 

• A SAG-AFTRA CBA does NOT cover this background performer role.
• Must have upscale clothing that is dark colored- WINTER SEASON.
• Seeking high-end cars like Mercedes, Audi, BMW, etc.  No red, white, or silver cars. 
• As always, we ask for the whole day/night availability- please do not submit if you don’t have full day/night availability for the shoot date.
•  Interior and Exterior work possible.
• Covid testing is done in the Bronx
• Possible atmospheric smoke used on set
• Please note this show may have overnight shoots. As always, we ask for the whole day/night availability- please do not submit if you don’t have full day/night availability for the shoot date.
• Please note the stages are in The Bronx- this doesn’t necessarily mean this scene will be there- but heads up.
• Please note you must be able to present valid identification to fill out a Federal I9 form and be paid
• Must be 18 years old or older to work the scene

Rate Details: 

• $165/10hrs
• $60 covid test stipend 
• $37.50 bump for car 

FILMING IN NYC! 

THE UPS STORE
SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS
NATIONWIDE CASTING

Hello, and thank you for your interest in our casting!

We are seeking REAL, small business owners who are loyal customers of their neighborhood UPS Store and its various services.

Please note there is a difference between UPS and the UPS Store, which offers various services in addition to shipping and delivery. We want to hear from people who have a local UPS STORE and who can tell us which of their services they use regularly, such as banners, posters, sign printing, mailbox, notary, shipping, shredding, passport photo, scanning, marketing/ graphic design, small biz blog, HR vendors and background screening, communications and financial services, and more!

Examples of Small Businesses we’d love to see include, but are not limited to:

• Boutique Hotel, Airbnb, B&B, etc
• Car Wash / Car Detailer
• Fashion Boutique
• Novelty Shop
• Vintage Toy Store
• Online Store (Etsy, eCommerce, eBay, etc.)
• Arts & Crafts Store
• Fitness Trainer / Yoga Studio / Crossfit
• Event Planning
• CBD Dog Treats
• Dog Groomers
• Home Staging
• Comic Book Store
• Food Retailers
• Music Store (Instruments, records, etc.)
• And more!

VIRTUAL INTERVIEW DATES

• 1st Round (via Zoom) Wednesday 3/22, Thursday 3/23 OR Friday 3/24
• 2nd Round (via Zoom) Wednesday, March 29

Potential Work Dates if Chosen:

April – end of 2023

TALENT COMPENSATION

• $4000 total per business (includes filming at your place of work) +Brand Recognition & Exposure

Terms & Usage: Your business name, logo, and story will be perpetually featured in the UPS Store’s social accounts.

FATAL ATTRACTION 1337: FILMS IN KNOXVILLE TN- MARCH 21-22

Role:

Sakeera-

• Black female
• Early 20’s
• Small
• Petite frame
• Should be comfortable with scripted gun violence and murder content.

Likely needed both film dates.

RATE $200/DAY WORKED, +HOTEL

Hayley is looking for real couples who are both registered with Central Casting and willing to kiss for the scene. Looking for real partners!

UNION and NON-UNION  SUBMISSIONS

Must be registered with Central Casting!!!!!

Must be registered with Central Casting

Must pass Covid Test to work. Even if you test negative you are not confirmed for work unless we send you details confirming the shoot day.

Covid Test Wednesday 3/16 at $100.00 for Union background and $33 for Non-Union background

Fitting on Friday 3/17 for $50

Possible workday on Tuesday 3/21 in Huntington Beach for $200

Crew Call: Royal Bake-Off

Small feature film:

Specific Crew Needs are:

• Grip and Electric

2nd AC

Non-union – Paid: 

Shooting Dates are 3/21 – 4/5

Log Line: Allie and Marily are rivals since their bakeries are across the street. Their rivalry intensifies when the Royal Prince of Samavia enters town looking for a baker for his brother’s coronation.

When Allie and the Royal Prince hit it off, he might be in the market for more than just a terrific cake. But will the sneaky Marilyn let Allie get it all: the gig and the prince? Of course not.

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

Searching for an:

• AFRICAN AMERICAN
• MALE
• 6′ TO 6’4
• dark hair,
• beard might be okay,
• APPROX 200 TO 220 POUNDS,

To work our overnight shoot this Friday, March 17th, as a STAND IN (same height and coloring as an actor to use in place of actor to light and camera block the scene).

We will film until sunup in Chicago, the exact location TBD. You must attend a Covid test tomorrow, Wed, March 15th, or Thursday, March 16th.

We are casting two men.

The pay rate for standing is $167/8 hours and time and a half after 8 hours. You will receive a check about two weeks later.

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

We are searching for REAL NURSES

• ALL ETHNICITIES,
• 20S TO 60S,

To submit for a scene we are filming on Wed., March 22nd, on Chicago Fire. We need to show pictures to the director. There will be a Covid test on Monday, March 20th.

CASTING:

This is for background actors. No experience is necessary, and there is a pay.

Seeking karate students

• SAG or Non-Union,
• ages 18-25
• all ethnicities (z Extra work).
• Must be able to perform standard karate moves in a line.
• MUST OWN A WHITE GI.
• Must be available for BOTH TENTATIVE DATES: 

If you belong to a dojo with other students who would be interested, please note that in your submission email and have them fill out a submission email as well.

APRIL 18TH (NIGHT SHOOT)
APRIL 19TH (NIGHT SHOOT)
You will most likely be needed for both work dates.
SHOOTS IN LA. 

MIAMI – PHARMA SHOOT

See ALL details for the shooting scene below, so you make sure you are avail for fitting and shoot dates !!!
Rates are for shoots and stills. 

Main Talent

• $650/day, fitting $250, usage $2,500

Secondary 

• $450/day, usage fee $1,000

Extras

• $450/day, no fitting, no usage. 

VIGNETTES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

SHOPPING

• Main: Caucasian Female 50 or so
• Friends group: all eth females, 50 or so
• vVendor extras, all eth, 30-50 or so. 
• Fitting for main on 3/22. shoots 3/23 – 3/24, will update

SOCCER

• Main: African American man, 60 or so
• youth sports team: girls ages 6-10 or so.
• Coach – Man, all eth 35, or so 
• Spectator family: Men and Women, all eth, 35-50 or so
• Girl age 8-10 or so
• Fitting for main 3/22 and shoot is 3/23 – 3/24. will update**

Art Gallery

• Main: Hispanic woman, 40 or so
• Gallery patrons, Men and Women, all eth 35-60
• Fitting for main 3/22 and shoot is 3/24**

GREETINGS EVERYONE!  The new project is just in!

The client seeks background/extras for a shoot on Friday, 3/17, in Chesapeake.  

This is a non-union shoot.  Talent will be needed for half a day on set.  

The rate will be $250 per talent, less our agency fees (20%).  Multiple skills are required for this project!

Here is what we know:

MORNING CALL TIME
1)  Caucasian family of 4 with mom, dad, and two children/teens.  The client prefers real family but will put families together with interested talent.

AFTERNOON CALL TIME
1) African American family of 4 with mom, dad, and two children/teens.  The client prefers real family but will put families together with interested talent.