Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Production Title: ‘Houston’ TV Series Casting Call

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting background actors to work on scenes filming in Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday, July 5th. Must be available to work from the said date. 

Roles: Student Background Actors

• Age range: 11-16
• All genders
• All ethnicities
• You will work in a variety of interior/exterior middle school scenes.
• There will be approximately 110 Student Background Actors total working on this date.

Covid Test: Friday, July 1st, 2022

• Testing is located in Atlanta, GA.
• No outside tests are accepted.
• The test performed is a Covid-19 PCR Test.
• While at the test facility and on set, You must wear PPE.
• All possible work dates are contingent upon clearing these tests.
• You may not provide test results from another outside source. The Houston Health and Safety team must test you.
• You must attend testing regardless of vaccination status.

Rate: Pay is $100/ 8 hours

COVID-19 testing bumps: Quarter check rate COVID-19 Testing Bump (for any testing outside of a work date)

Production Title: Maternity Hospital Commercial

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting newborn babies to work on scenes filming in Albany, New York, in the last week of July. Must be able to work from the said date. 

Role: Newborn Babies

• must be at least 15 days old and weigh approximately 7-12 lbs.
• All ethnicities
• All genders

Covid Test: Not required 

Rate: Pay is $800/day

Production Title: Miami Music Video

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting lead models to work on scenes filming in Miami, Florida, on Wednesday, July 6th. Must be able to work from the said date. 

Role: Lead Model

• Female Models over 5’8
• Age range: mid-20s
• All ethnicities
• amazing body, charismatic and naturally gorgeous
• You will play a stripper and ballet dancer (with the possibility of having a Dance double). 
• Accommodation expenses will be covered if coming from out of town

Covid Test: TBD

Rate: Pay is $3000/day

Production Title: Thomas Jefferson Mini-Series

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting actors to work on scenes filming in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from July – September 2022. Must be able to work from the said date. 

Roles:  

Young Thomas Jefferson (Principal Role)

• Age Range: 14-early 20s
• Male
• Caucasian.
• Red hair is a plus but not necessary.

British Dragoons

• Age Range: 18-50 years old
• Male
• Caucasian
• Thin to athletic builds are needed. Clean-shaven. These soldiers will be a part of a tavern scene and a montage of raiding various buildings.
• Must have the complete kit – uniform, pistol/musket, accouterments.
• Horse & tack are not necessary,
• Work Horses are not needed for all days.
• The setting is Alex Shoots on July 20, 2022, without Horses.

British Soldiers 

• Age Range: 18-40 years old
• Male
• Caucasian
• Thin to athletic builds are needed. 
• Clean-shaven. These soldiers will be a part of a marching column montage.
• Must have the complete kit – uniform, musket, accouterments.
• Works multiple days of filming in September.

Continental Soldiers

• Age Range: 18-40 years old
• Male
• Caucasian
• Thin to athletic builds are needed. Clean-shaven.
• These soldiers will be a part of a montage doing various duties.
• Must have the complete kit – uniform, musket, accouterments.
• Works one day of filming in September.

Civilians

• Age Range: 16 – 70 years old
• Male & Female.
• Caucasian & African American.
• Thin to athletic builds are needed. These Civilians will be seen crossing camera, standing in a crowd, or given specific duties.
• Must have a complete kit uniform
• We will not have extra clothing for you.
• Women must have all the proper underpinnings, etc.
• Men must be clean-shaven. No exceptions. Shoots in July and September.

Covid Test: TBD

Rate: Pay is $200 (Soldiers).  Additional bump for Mounted w/horse (if needed)

Production Title: Casting Call Notice

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting extras to work on scenes filming in Chicago or Suburbs from late July or early August 2022. Can work around the candidate’s schedule, if necessary. Must be able to work from the said date. 

Role: Nursing Home Resident

• Plus Size Women 
• Age Range: 70-90 years old
• Female
• All ethnicities
• Non-speaking. On-Line Only.

Covid Test: TBD

Rate: Pay is $$

Production Title: Sid Roth’s ‘It’s Supernatural’

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting featured actors and extras to work on scenes filming in West Palm Beach, Florida, from Saturday, July 2nd to Sunday, July 3rd. Must be able to work from the said date. 

Roles:

Woman Needing Help (Supporting Role)

• Female
• Age Range: 30 – 45 years old
• All Ethnicity
• To play a woman needing help. 

Pastor (Featured Extra)

• Male 40 – 50 years old
• Caucasian
• To play pastor talking about tithing. Should have graying or white hair.

Rate: $100/day

Robby’s Mom (Supporting Role)

• Female
• Age Range: 56 – 70 years old
• Caucasian
• To play Robby’s mother, who is prayed over by her son and receives healing. 

The rate is $100 starting, negotiated based on experience, location, etc.

Robby’s Dad (Supporting Role) 

• Male 60 – 70 years old.
• Caucasian
• To play Robby’s father, John. For two scenes. One where he receives prayer from Robby and another where he speaks to Robby in jail on a phone call. 

The rate is $100 starting, negotiated based on experience, location, etc.

Covid Test: TBD

We prefer local Florida hire but are willing to look at those in GA and SC. If outside the state of FL, please let us know the location. Lodging, gas, and per diem can be negotiated if coming from out of state. 

Production Title: One Fast Move

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting background extras to work on scenes filming in Braselton, Georgia, on Monday, July 11th. Must be able to work from the said date. 

Role: Motorcycle Race Fans 

• All ethnicities
• Male and female
• All looks shapes & sizes
• Ages: 18+
• Must be good with an exterior shoot

Covid Test: Sunday, July 10th, 2022

Rate: Pay is $135/12 + OT

• Paid in the form of a check via payroll company within 4-6 weeks
• Virtual voucher completed via every set
• Must have valid identification to work in the US

Red Dress website and Instagram is rapidly growing, and we are looking for people interested in fashion and influencer marketing to join our team! This is the perfect position for those wanting to gain experience in public relations, marketing, social media, eCommerce, etc.

You will get a first-hand look at how social media influencers can positively impact brand growth and awareness, as well as utilize google analytics to analyze influencer performance after every marketing campaign. So are you ready to get an inside look at the creative marketing department of one of the nation’s fastest-growing online stores?

Purpose

One should be able to increase brand awareness and audience engagement across a range of social platforms and be able to report on the effectiveness of your activity. You should have excellent multitasking skills, a creative way of thinking, brand understanding, and be comfortable presenting ideas and results to both influencers and internal team members. 

Description

Presentation and people skills: Strong presentation and speaking skills; ability to effectively communicate information and ideas in written and verbal format and build and maintain relationships; organized (you’ll work on multiple projects at once), with high attention to detail; a proactive, can-do attitude

Influencers: Work with clients to define the right approach for influencers to meet the set objectives. Identify and liaise with relevant influencers, negotiate fair rates for content, and ensure the relevant agreements are in place 

Project management skills: Effectively manage client campaigns, ensuring they’re delivered on time, to a high standard

Campaign Analysis: Once the content is published, you’ll be tracking the success of the campaigns and reporting it to the rest of your team. You’ll need to be able to communicate how this campaign helped (or didn’t help) the brand reach their overall growth goals

Communications: Answer multiple emails with questions as well as approving or denying new brand influencers. Schedule and coordinate collaborations with industry influencers to help drive brand sales and exposure. Follow up on influencers throughout the whole collaboration process from start to finish

Analytics: Use Google Analytics, CJ, IG Insights, etc. to keep track of RS sales/revenue and plan the budget accordingly; Create analytics reports to measure the success of collaborations (includes spreadsheets with conversion reporting/number)

Social Media: Monitor Instagram (and other social media collaborations), like/comment on posts, respond to messages, and stay up to date with our top-tier influencers and special events; Help social media team when needed

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Maintains excellent writing and language skills
• Basic knowledge of Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LTK, etc.
• Ability to grasp future trends in digital technologies and act proactively
• A self-starter but a team player with respect for others’ points of view
• Ability to work well alone and with different departments across the warehouse
• Preferred, Google Analytics class
• Preferred, a degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or similar field

Red Dress

Non-profit creative department is looking for a full-time Media Production Specialist, beginning in July 2022. This role will deliver high quality video content for various clients.

Responsibilities:

• Visually design, light, record, and ingest various styles of ENG production in short and long form.
• Conduct production studio operations from lighting, camera control, live switching and live streaming for various styles of productions.
• Design, record and conduct live virtual events and recordings, using various equipment platforms.
• Maintain and organize in-house production equipment.
• Collaborate with entire creative team to ensure the capture of needed material.
• Travel for ENG shoots, live events, and on location productions.

Qualifications:

• Professional aptitude in communicating with C-Suite executives.
• Mastery of camera operation and production with experience using a variety of video camera platforms.
• Understand broadcast standards, virtual production standards, and ENG production standards.
• Experience with audio recording standards, operating multichannel sound mixers and audio equipment.
• Extensive studio operations, live switching, live streaming, green screen lighting and virtual production skills.
• Flexibility with last minute shoot changes, extensions, cancellations.
• Strong production problem solving skills.
• Software experience with video editing, color correction, asset management. (Adobe Premiere, Avid, Davinci Resolve, Shotput Pro).
• Willingness for continual professional development and learning.
• Willingness to assume various production roles and adapt based on production needs.

Salary:

$65-70,000 depending on experience, with generous benefits package.

This is a full-time position, based in Santa Monica, CA with potential for regular travel. Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination Required.

To apply:

Submit Resume, Cover Letter, and references to:

Brian Roth: [email protected] and Anthony Clegg: [email protected]

Milken Family Foundation

Are you a talented Video Producer with the ability to create engaging video products including student lessons and teacher professional development videos? Do you have a passion for education and interest in working within the industry?

You Will:

• Manage and coordinate technical needs between production crew and post-production vendor, sourcing new crew or vendors as needed
• Coordinate file deliveries and archiving
• Manage relationships with cast of in-app teachers (talent) including auditioning, onboarding, and scheduling new teachers
• Coordinate with external casting director or producing partners for lessons involving children
• Manage and execute multiple projects simultaneously
• Identify and deliver improvements to creative and technical processes and systems
• Set and execute production calendar: Organize and schedule on-site shoots and remote recordings , Maintain shot lists, including for pickups and other needs, secure production crew for shoots
• Directly support pre-production and production days
• Meet with Curriculum Authors to discuss their lessons’ needs, helping them with approaches to any concepts including proof-of-concept tests before filming
• Record “lofi” pre-production test footage to try out props or test approaches to a given shot.
• Attend shoots to facilitate smooth operation of the studio and support Curriculum Authors and crew as needed, especially with shots involving specialty props
• Maintain studio inventory and wardrobe, acquiring new wardrobe and props as needed
• Photograph props or other setups as required for product team
• Build and manage relationships between internal stakeholders and external contractors and vendors, anticipating needs and offering solutions

You Have:

• 3-5+ years’ experience with video production
• A plus if experience is in educational/instructional or non-profit content
• Proven track record building and managing relationships with vendors and colleagues
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Adobe Suite
• Familiarity with Smartsheet and Asana is a Plus
• Flexibility in scheduling: because we film with real teachers, there will be weekend shoots up to 1-2 days/month (If working a Saturday shoot, you can then make up that day and have a weekday off)

Logistics:

• Projected Start Date: ASAP
• Fulltime position: FT – 30 hours per week
• Onsite/offsite: Hybrid, onsite for photoshoots as needed – NYC
• Laptop/Program Requirements: TBD
• Team Structure: Working with Production Director and Curriculum authors
• Background Check needed? No
• Competitive benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, 401K matching, parental leave, and a generous PTO policy

Job #48525

Artisan Talent