Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Client: Fitbit by Google

Production: PictureHouse

Project Type: Fitness Trainer Classes

Union Status: Non union

Shoot Location: San Francisco

Shoot Weeks: Shooting July 10th (week), July 17th (week), and July 24th (week) in San Francisco. Each trainer would be needed for up to 5 days somewhere in that date range. Background talent would be needed for up to 2 days in that date range.

Zoom callbacks: Week of 6/19

Audition Instructions for Trainers: Workouts are linked here. Please send us a 15 minute example of your workout class, using the workouts as a template if needed. Please include the Intro and Outro from the template. We are looking to see how you teach a class, so don’t worry if your sequence does not align with the example. You’re welcome to riff and showcase your personality. Please instruct and demonstrate the positions.

Audition Instructions for Background: Please slate your name and show us a workout routine. You do not need to speak while working out. 5 minutes maximum.

Audition Deadline: Tuesday, June 6th at 5pm PST

Audition Ticket LINK: https://airtable.com/shrf49gm8LEvpuXSH

On-Camera Lead Fitness Trainer Casting Call Brief

A major fitness brand is looking for fitness instructors with experience in leading group fitness classes or on-camera workouts to join our team. The workouts will range from 2–30 minutes each to be released on a subscription based app. Our main focuses will be on bodyweight strength training, cardio, and mobility/stretching, but all exercise disciplines and body types are welcome and will be considered.

Specs:

• All Ages
• All races
• All gender Identities
• All body types (More plus-sized trainers needed)
• Previous on-camera experience is a bonus, but not required
• 10 English speaking trainers (open to all ethnicities)
• 3 German Speaking trainers (open to all ethnicities)
• 2 Japanese speaking trainers (ethnicity needs to be Japanese)

Background talent:

• 7 Background talent, 20-50, all genders, all ethnicities. Non speaking, will be following a workout routine guided by the trainer.
• 5 Background talent, 20-50, all genders, Japanese. Non speaking, will be following a workout routine guided by the trainer.

Requirements:

• Have experience in group exercise instruction or previous on-camera or live performance experience (live workouts, theater, studio acting, commercials, etc.)
• Able to travel to San Francisco and commit to up to 5 days for filming, rehearsals, and practice.
• Be coachable, have an understanding of the exercise they are performing, and be able to coach and talk about moves without the need to be fed lines
• Complete 2-30 minute workouts while maintaining the stamina to talk and exercise simultaneously

Preferred Qualities:

• Be certified by a nationally recognized organization (NASM, ACE, NSCA, ACSM, ISSA, Yoga Alliance, etc.)
• Specialty in a specific exercise category (Kettlebell, yoga, cycling, mobility, older adult work outs, etc.)
• Social media reach or following is not required, but considered
• Be able to write or create their own workouts. These workouts must be scalable, include modifications (progressions and regressions) where appropriate, and be in line with the brand philosophies

LOCATION: San Francisco, California

RATE:

• Trainers: $2,500/day + 20%. Will accommodate travel if booked.
• Background: $625/day + 20%. No travel rate.

USAGE: Digital, social, app – 3 years, and archival.

Angela Boehm Casting is now casting Real People for Hot Pockets

Concept Descriptions 

Hot Pockets is collaborating with Hot Ones to develop some new hot pockets. The Eater (Talent) will take a bite of the Hot Pocket and be transformed into an animated version of themselves and their reactions.

Shoot Date: June 22nd

Fitting: June 20th 

Shoot Location: Solon, Oh

Creative Specs: 

• (4) Adults, Male or Female. All Ethnicities. 25-40. 
• People Types (styles) Punk, Skater, Older Millennial, Gamer

Rate: SAG Scale -$3,400 + $60.00 Manicure Fee

CASTING CALL

• We need good actors for a commercial. This campaign will be based on a musical comedy, and we are looking for actors who have basic knowledge in singing and dancing.
  
• It is NOT necessary for our cast to be professional dancers or singers, that would be a plus. but it is not exclusive.
  

Union Status: Non Union

Shoot dates: June 27th / 28th / 29th

Working days: up to 2 (two)

Shoot place: Miami, Fl.

Callback: June 19th (remote)

Fitting & Rehearsals: June 22-26th

Usage: Tv & Digital media, Florida – Spanish & English version

Term: 1 year

Exclusivity: YES , healthcare industry (medical centers, insurance plans)

Rate Main Roles:

• Fitting/Rehearsal $300
  
• Day rate $600
  
• Usage $2,500
  

Rate Secondary Roles:

• Fitting: $300
  
• Day rate $300
  
• Usage $1,500
  

TALENT BREAKDOWN:

• AA-AGLO-CAUCACIAN-HISPANIC: FEMALE / MALE 65-70 YEARS OLD
  
• AA-CAUCASIAN-HISPANIC:FEMALE 27-30S
  
• ANGLO-HISPANIC BABY: FEMALE/MALE 6-10 MONTH
  

HEINZ CASTING CALL

Looking for:

• Black Male 30-40
• Has a unique look (not a model); fun-loving and confident
• Ability to convey a variety of subtle to intense facial expressions-comedic a plus!

FILMS IN JACKSONVILLE – LOOKING FOR TALENT FROM ORLANDO, MIAMI, ATLANTA & NEW YORK

Rate: $1,000 for shoot, if cast

Possible Zoom casting on Fri. June 9.

Shoot Date: Filming 1 day. June 15 or 16

Waldron Casting is seeking:

• Non-Union men and women to portray NFL EXECUTIVES at a convention

GLADIATOR

Workday:  THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2023

Filming in Teaneck. NJ

Transportation from the city available

Experience NOT necessary for this role

RATE OF $165 / 10 hours of work

Casting

• Fit, athletic, and Muscular

AA women in LA for Artist music video 6/8/23

Rate: $400/12

Casting Multiple roles in Atl for High Profike Latin Artist music video shooting 6/12/23

• AA men and women
• White men and women
• Ages 18-70

Pay rates up to $400/12

CASTING CALL!

NATIONAL BRAND CASTING JUNE 2023!

SHOOT DATES:

Tues – Fri: June 27th — 30th – (not required to be available all week)

CASTING CRITERIA:

The Brand/Company is looking for and prioritizing a wide range of diversity in family “types”, e.g. same sex couples, gender diverse, traditional, single parents! All ethnic backgrounds! In addition, they are looking for and prioritizing people and children with disabilities, tattoos, piercings, etc.

AGE RANGE: (at time of shoot)

SWING:

• 1 Parent/Guardian
• 15 DAYS – 3 MON and 2 – 3 YEARS

STROLLERS:

• 1 parentJGuardian
• 15 DAYS – 3 MON and 18 MON – 2.5 YEARS

CASTING DR. PEPPER

• M/F 18-35
• ANY ETHNICITY
• RATE: SAG SCALE
• LOS ANGELES
• JUNE 26TH