Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Mobile Network Commercial Casting Call for Families with Grandparents

Looking for:

• Families with grandparents who live with them
• All ages
• Shooting between 27th February – 17th March

Mobile Network Commercial Casting Call for Families Across Multiple Generations

Looking for:

• Families Across Multiple Generations
• All ages
• Shooting between 27th February – 17th March

“Fatal Attraction” Ep. 1326 [Role: Officer]

Ethan Hawke’s ‘Wildcat’ Male Stand-In Casting Call

$1,500 Beer Commercial Open Casting Call

CASTING A NATIONWIDE CAMPAIGN FOR A BEER COMPANY

Tiffany Company Casting
is looking for
BILINGUAL SPEAKERS (English | Spanish) who embrace and amplify their Mexican Culture in America!

LOOKING FOR:

• Charros | Escaramuzas
• Rancheros
• Dancers (folklórico)
• Mariachi’s
• Frutro | Fruit Stand Vendors

Taco Truck Owners

• Multi-Generational Family that owns a Bodega*
• Multi-Generational Family that owns a Mexican Restaurant*
• Multi-Generational Family that owns a supermarket | market*
• Female that celebrates Dia de los Muertos with a Shrine | Alter displayed year round for a loved one**
• AND Those who amplify their Mexican heritage through other traditions not listed above

( those roles with an asterisk* are scheduled to film in Mexico and will require talent to have a valid US Passport)
( the role with 2 asterisk** is scheduled to film in either NYC or Mexico & will require talent to have a valid US Passport)

NOTE FOR MULTI-GENERATIONAL FAMILY: Seeking a multi-generational Mexican Family (3-4 people) that owns a Bodega or a Mexican Restaurant or a supermarket. Open to Small Business Owning-families across the USA!

REAL Family must consist of at least 3 generations:

Grandfather (75-85), Father (58-65), & Son (28-35) + Wife

OR Grandmother, Mother & Daughter + Husband

OR a combination of the above

SYNOPSIS OF CAMPAIGN

We are looking for people with Mexican or Mexican-American backgrounds who are living in the USA.

These individuals have experienced victories for themselves, their families, or their community. These victories connect them back to their roots and empower them, no matter how big or small they may seem. Seeking stories of success, hard work, passion, and resilience.

We want to get to know these REAL, AMAZING people and the stories that enhance their sense of belonging and connection to their heritage. Seeking people who feel a deep sense of pride in their roots, are unapologetically Mexican, celebrate where they come from and where they have been, and always carry their Mexican spirit with them wherever they go.

HERE IS THE FEELING THE CAMPAIGN WILL EVOKE:

We’re torn between two worlds. The fusion of two cultures. We find ourselves struggling between who we are, and who others believe we should be.
A Beer Company recognizes this struggle and celebrates the importance of this journey in the United States. Because your path is our path as well.
We are a symbol of our pride. Always carrying the beauty of Mexico with us into the USA.
We might form new traditions, new celebrations,
but we hold our heritage like a badge of honor.
We are orgullosamente aquí and we know that our beer is here too.

PROJECT DETAILS
This is a commercial campaign for a major beer company.

There are THREE commercials within the campaign.

USAGE: This commercial will be used for ALL MEDIA, In Perpetuity

There will be COVID Testing for this film shoot. Each talent will receive a $50 stipend for the CoVid Test. Production will set up a Covid test for you & it will be at Productions expense.

If selected to film the commercial, there is payment. Please see below for the payment breakdown per role / spot:

1. SPOT: Content Capture

CONTENT CAPTURE ROLES: Charro | Escaramuzas, Ranchero, Frutero (Fruit Vendor), Mariachi, Folklórico Dancers, Taco Truck Owner

RATE: $500 (4 hour session + usage) – per person + $50 Covid Test Stipend

If selected to film in Mexico or in a different city where you live, all travel and accommodations will be paid for by production.

2. SPOT: Celebrating Culture

CELEBRATING CULTURE ROLES: Dia de los Muertos Female

CELBRATING CULTURE RATE: $1.5K (covers travel dates, including down time, fitting, session, and usage) – per person + $50 CoVid Test Stipend

If selected to film in Mexico or in a different city where you live, all travel and accommodations will be paid for by production.

3. SPOT: Generation

GENERATION ROLES: Bodega Owning Family, Mexican Restaurant Owning Family, Supermarket | Food Market Owning Family

GENERATION RATE: $1.5K (covers travel dates, including down time, fitting, session, and usage) – per person + $50 CoVid Test Stipend

PLEASE NOTE: This spot films in Mexico. All travel and accommodations will be paid for by production

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Participants need to be bilingual in English and Spanish. 100% fluency is not required, however, those participants MUST be comfortable speaking on camera in either language.

Participants must be at least 25 years of age and over. Any persons who appear in a a beer or alcohol campaign MUST be at least 25 years of age

This is open to U.S. residents

Some roles film in the U.S. while other roles film in Mexico. Participants must have a current and active U.S. Passport that does NOT expire within 6 months.

AVAILABILITY

ZOOM AUDITION-INTERVIEWS

Tuesday January 3, 2023

OR

Wednesday January 4, 2023

ZOOM INTERVIEW CALLBACKS WITH THE DIRECTOR

Friday January 6, 2023

FITTING

TBD

Those that travel may have a wardrobe fitting in Mexico

FILM SHOOT

If the role travels, talent will travel 1 or 2 days before | after the filming

Content Capture – Films in Los Angeles between M, 1/23 – T, 2/7, Talent will be needed 1 day for 4 hours

Celebrating Culture – Either films in NYC OR Mexico between Th, 1/19 – F, 2/3 *if filming in Mexico, talent will be needed approx. 5-6 days

Generation – Films in Mexico between Th, 1/19 – F, 2/3 *Including travel, talent will be needed 5-6 days

 VALID US PASSPORT IS REQUIRED FOR SOME ROLES – THE PASSPORT MUST NOT EXPIRE WITHIN 6 MONTHS 

 OPPORTUNITY FOR ZOOM INTERVIEWS ARE LIMITED SO PLEASE COMPLETE THIS SUBMISSION FORM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.

“Fatal Attraction” Ep. 1326 [Role: Freddy]

• Black male
• 30’s
• Gives a ride to Alex, when he confesses to a murder in his truck

Casting Call for Wheelchair Users

Boston Casting is seeking: 

Wheelchair Users for a commercial

• Non-Union
• Open ethnicity/Gender
• All ages

Pay: $750/Day

Shoots: Either January 7th or 8th. 

“Expressions” Student Film Open Casting Call

NATIONAL CASTING: SEEKING DEAF MALES WITHIN THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY FOR GRADUATE THESIS SHORT FILM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN 

Casting director Karlie Loland-Ringer of KLR Creative Group is currently casting a short Romantic Comedy featuring 2 deaf male leads within the LGBTQ+ community.

The film is titled “Expressions” with a goal of showcasing authentic representation.

This is a paid opportunity – Production has provided a budget to fly/lodge talent across the country and providing 2 ASL interpreters.

“Expressions” will be showcased through film festivals.

The project will take place in Savannah, GA in late February/early March.

Ages 20-40 and all ethnicities welcome.

Feel free to spread the word! 

Mister Car Wash Commercial Casting Call

Company Description

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service. Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain, and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced, and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment and how we are making an impact.

Job Purpose

Job Description

The Entertainment Coordinator will provide administrative support to the Heyday television department within the Universal International Studios organization, and serve as office liaison communicating with internal NBCU divisions as well as the external business and creative community. This position is based in the Universal City/Hollywood, CA offices.

Essential Responsibilities

• General administrative duties including: answering telephones, scheduling, arranging drive-ons, copying, filing, and executing travel arrangements and expense reports
• Develop external contacts for competitive information and materials for informational databases
• Generate and maintain submission, pitch, and coverage logs, staffing grids, development reports, status reports, writer and director lists, competitive tracking, and other documents and databases for all aspects of drama, comedy, and non-scripted development and production
• Research writer, director, and actor lists; brainstorm and compile information regarding the international market for potential projects, talent, formats, and needs
• Provide creative input, script analysis, notes, and coverage for new material submitted for development consideration and/or in various stages of development
• Manage key information on series in production (schedules, key dates, casting, etc)
• Compile notes, facts, and pertinent information in preparation for meetings
• Keep executives informed of trade news, position changes, announcements, hot topics
• Draft, organize, or prepare correspondence and documents

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year experience within studio, network, agency or production company
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Desired Characteristics

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Multi-task oriented, excellent organizational and time management skills, as position will assist high volume department
• Flexible, personable, self-starter, and extremely detail-oriented with the ability to interface with the creative community as well as all levels of NBCU staff
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
• Team player/collaborative
• Involved in networking groups

Additional Requirements

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered
• Willingness to work long hours and on weekends with short notice, specifically when dealing with international clients/time zones
• Must be willing to work in Universal City/Hollywood, CA
• Must have work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols
• In select work settings or where jurisdictionally mandated, must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or adhere to enhanced protocols

Additional Information

NBCUniversal’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations in the US by calling 1-818-777-4107 and in the UK by calling +44 2036185726.
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