Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Charles & Colvard is seeking a creative leader with vision, drive, and a passion for mentoring creative teams. The Art Director role is the creative anchor within our in-house brand and content development team. They will lead creative development of core marketing initiatives and product launches, develop brand campaigns and graphic standards, and work closely with the Director of Creative Services and a team of designers, photographers, and copywriters to ensure that the creative campaigns are executed across all brand channels (print, digital and social). Ideally, they will have a refined eye for luxury design, and experience working within jewelry, fashion, or luxury industries. They will play an active role in brainstorm sessions with cross-functional management teams and should be comfortable in presenting both creative concepts and rationale. This role requires strong management skills and ability to lead, develop and retain a growing team, set goals, and delegate responsibilities.

**This role is required to be on-site at our headquarters located in Morrisville, NC.

Accountabilities & Performance Measures:

• Develop, lead, and manage the overall look and feel of the Charles & Colvard brand, owning the progression of voice/tone of all creative content
• Manage all creative content development from start to finish and work closely with the web team to ensure content is optimized for performance
• Work closely with the overall marketing team and IT department to ensure that web infrastructure supports brand messaging, content, and product promotion goals

Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• 4+ years of experience in an Art Director or Senior Designer role and 6+ years in creative/design field with emphasis on ecommerce
• Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite, Project Management systems, MAC platform, etc.

Qualifications:

• Strong self-starter with demonstrated experience in developing brand identity and messaging
• Demonstrated experience in luxury brand development and strong multi-channel execution
• Proven track record of directing photography and videography
• Proficiency in a variety of digital marketing tools and the ability to learn new technologies quickly
• Understanding of how content marketing, PR, email marketing and social media interact and bolster the overarching brand initiatives and goals

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has supervisory responsibilities and will manage the creative team inclusive of graphic designers, photographers, and videographers.

Charles & Colvard, Ltd.

Job description

Freelance Researcher/ Associate Producer, Documentary Productions, Law&Crime Network

The Law&Crime Network has an immediate opening for a freelance Research/Associate Producer to work on a new long form documentary series led by Executive Producers Brian Ross and Rhonda Schwartz , Emmy award winning investigative journalists.

The Researcher/AP will assist producers in all aspects of story development and production – research, shooting, writing and editing . This position is responsible for archival photo/video research, including rights and clearances , preparing transcripts, organizing elements for writers and editors, help coordinate field shoots and various production work as needed.

Requirements:

We are looking for applicants with at least two years of professional production experience in long form projects with expertise in FOIA requests, Lexis Nexis research, archival film and photo research and knowledge of rights and clearances . Candidates with should have basic video editing experience , familiarity with organizing materials for the edit room.

We are a collegial team in a small shop looking for detailed oriented, creative, high energy candidates. This is an excellent opportunity for entry level applicants with solid writing, creative and technical skills aiming for a career in long form production.

Recent graduate journalism or filmmaking students who can provide strong professional references and have demonstrated experience in the craft will be considered. Salary commensurate with experience.

About us:

The Dan Abrams Media Law&Crime Network is the premiere legal network featuring live trial coverage, legal and investigative news, featuring award -winning journalists, jurists and lawyers. Abrams Media long form productions are broadcast on a variety of top streaming media in both the US and internationally, including A&E, Hulu, Peacock, Discovery and Netflix.

The position is based in Manhattan at our offices in Herald Square, but we will consider a hybrid work arrangement for a qualified candidate, as long as they can work several days a week in the office.

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter, 3 references and resume addressed to Executive Producer Rhonda Schwartz at [email protected].

Applications submitted without a cover letter and references will not be considered.

Abrams Media

“Peanut Head” Short Film Casting Call

We are looking for Mixed Black heritage actors

Below 5’5″ to play a supporting role in the upcoming Ehsan B’ Short Film, “Peanut Head”

Mixed Black heritage

Playing age of 45-60 years old

Must live in UK

All needs and abilities welcome

HBO Pilot Casting Call for Servers

**CASTING NOTICE**

HBO Pilot is looking for SAG people with real restaurant server or bartender experience age 21-40, any ethnicity to play SERVERS/BARTENDERS.

Filming Date: 11/30 (subject to change)
Rate: SAG $187/8 plus $100 paid covid test.
Description: male or female, age 21-40, any ethniciticy.
Must have real experience as a server or bartender, please specify which you have.

NBC “Law & Order: SVU” Casting Call for Featured Kids

NBC SERIES – LAW AND ORDER : SVU – SEEKING – BOYS, AGES 11-13YRS, APPEAR LATINX

ROLE: FEATURED KID ON BIKE

COVID TEST 11/29 or 11/30 NYC, WORK 12/1 EXTERIOR FOR WINTER 

**MINOR MUST BE COMFORTABLE RIDING A BIKE IN THE SCENE, PLEASE NOTE IF YOU HAVE A BIKE/HELMET YOU CAN BRING TO SET ON WORK DAY- PLEASE LIST NAME OF CHILD, NAME OF GUARDIAN, ALL CHILDS SIZES, LIST CHILDS AGE UNION STATUS – INCLUDE PHOTO OF CHILD, MUST HAVE NY WORK PERMIT READY AND VALID, TRUST ACCOUNT MUST BE DONE.

ALL KIDS MUST HAVE PROPER i9 IDENTIFICATION IN ORDER TO WORK. 

HBO Pilot Casting Call for Afghan Extras

**CASTING NOTICE**

HBO Pilot is looking for men and women of Afghan descent for background roles.

Filming Date: 12/1 but subject to change, in Malibu.
Rate: SAG $187/8 plus $100 paid covid test
Description: male or female, any age, of Afghan descent

“The Bikeriders” Casting Call for New Talent

*RUSH CALL* Looking for motorcycle riders with 1950s, 1960s, or 1970s bikes to ride for the feature film, THE BIKERIDERS.

Must be available to film on Tuesday 11/29 and must be able to test ride for production some time on Monday 11/28.

HBO Pilot Casting Call for Real Surfers

** REAL SURFER CASTING NOTICE **

HBO pilot is looking for real surfers who can provide their own boards and wetsuits to work on Thursday, 12/1 in Malibu.

FILMING: Thursday, 12/1
COVID TESTING: Tuesday, 11/29
Role is Union

Rate: SAG $197/8, paid covid test and an equipment bump.

“The King and I” UK Tour Casting Call

***AUDITIONS***BOYS***AUDITIONS***
THE KING AND I
UK TOUR 2023

Trafalgar Theatre Productions Presents:

The Lincoln Center Theater’s Production of
Roger and Hammerstein’s
THE KING AND I

Based on Anna and the King of Siam by Margaret London

Director: Bartlett Sher

Music: Richard Rogers

Lyrics: Oscar Hammerstein II

Book: Oscar Hammerstein II
Musical Supervision: Ted Sperling
UK Musical Supervisor: Stephen Ridley
Choreography: Christopher Gattelli

Dates : Rehearsals from 12th December or 2nd January in London TBC
Performances from w/c 30th January in Canterbury
Touring through till late 2023 – initial contracts 6 months.

Auditions : Thursday 1st December (afternoon) in London

Set in 1860s Bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna, a British schoolteacher whom the modernist King, in an imperialistic world, brings to Siam to teach his many wives and children. With a superior score of treasured songs including Whistle a Happy Tune, Getting to Know You, and Shall We Dance, The King and I is a testament to the lavish heritage of gloriously romantic musical theatre.

For practical reasons, children must live within easy travelling distance of central London –no more than 1 hour away. Please do not suggest children who live outside this area. We are looking for three teams of children to share the following roles – this means when touring in the UK, they will mostly only be away for half a week, with a week off before the next dates. Tutoring will be provided whilst away where required.

ROYAL PRINCES (aged 9-13) (Male) We are looking for young looking 9-13 year old boys, to play Siamese Princes. All children need to be confident singers. Boys voices must be unbroken. All need to be able to pick up simple movement routines.

All submissions for these roles must be of East Asian,South East Asian or mixed heritage thereof in appearance.

Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010; (Occupational Requirements) applies.

Please send submissions by Spotlight link or by email with details, including a small recent photo, height, age, where they are based (town) and details of any experience or training – drama classes etc – as soon as possible to :

Los Angeles Casting Call for Hair and Make-up Artists