Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

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

Job Title: Video Producer Role

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Seattle, WA

Wild Gravity is an award-winning creative production company specializing in video and digital content for brands and offering end-to-end creative and video production services under one roof. We’ve hacked the creative production process – With our ‘everything you need, nothing you don’t approach we can develop broadcast-quality video, motion graphics, VFX, CGI and 3D animation faster and easier. We believe in digital storytelling with a human touch, from conception to production, creating high quality video content that will make our clients’ brands stand out.

We are looking for an experienced Producer/Post Producer to join our agile team of seasoned production professionals in producing world-class work. In this role, you will collaborate with the Executive Producer, Executive Creative Director, and Production team to manage projects and crew across a wide variety of styles, scopes, and timelines. Professionalism, an eye for detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to explore creative solutions to any issues that arise in the process are key to success with our clients and teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and actualize overall production budgets

• Prepare production schedules

• Staff both live and post-production teams

• Work with your Executive Producer, Executive Creative Director, and Head of Production closely on all project updates.

• Understand the project requirements and work with the Executive Creative Director and Writers to conceptualize creative ideas that meet client needs and budgets.

• Attend meetings, both internal and client-facing, to discuss ongoing projects.

• Run daily stand-ups with the post team for each ongoing project.

• Work in teams of varied sizes on projects which require diverse skillsets.

• Work across multiple project deadlines.

• Collaborate with all team members to advise on optimum approaches and workflow for production pipelines, improving efficiency and scalability.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience as a Producer/Post Producer, and Certificate, Associate’s

degree, Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years as a Producer/Post Producer.

• A strong roster of previous work you have produced and/or post-produced.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft and Google office apps.

• Familiarity with the editing, color-grading, and VFX (3D, 2D, composting, etc.) production pipeline.

• Ability to successfully work with and mentor production coordinators and the postproduction team, even for tasks that fall outside your main areas of expertise.

• Ability to lead both onsite and remote teams of editors and VFX artists.

• Ability to manage project schedules and budgets with creativity and efficiency.

• Strong client-facing experience and professionalism.

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

• Good written and verbal communication and teamwork skills, and an openness to feedback.

• Excellent time management skills.

Nice to Have

• Both Live and Post-Production Experience

• Experience at a creative agency or on a corporate team

• Experience working with tech industry clients

• Familiarity with Asana

• Familiarity with True Budget

Benefits

• Competitive compensation

• Unlimited PTO

• Paid holidays

• Health/Dental/Vision insurance benefits

• 401(K) plan with matching contributions

Wild Gravity is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Wild Gravity

Position: Video Producer

Location: Nashville, TN

Duration: 3-months

Status: Contract, Full-Time

Equipment: Must have your own equipment capable of professional video production 

ONLY CANDIDATES WITH A REEL WILL BE CONSIDERED

Job Description:

Craftsman Creative is seeking a contract Video Producer who will join our Dallas-based agency to produce (from start to finish) original video content for a children’s animation studio and SVOD platform in Nashville, TN. The primary function of this role will be to have a local presence in the market where this client’s primary operations are, providing pre-production, production and post-production services on a daily basis. The goal will be to increase the quantity and quality of original, live-action content production for marketing and branding purposes. This role will report to the Account Director at Craftsman Creative, and will function as an extension of the agency’s production team.

Qualifications:

• Extensive video production and editing experience
• Basic animation skills required, extensive animation skills a plus
• Extensive experience operating professional video equipment (camera, lighting, audio)
• Experience with the following: Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve (optional), Adobe After Effects, Adobe Creative Suite, Asana (or other project management software), Google Workspace, Milanote (or other pre-production software)
• Shows initiative always and adds value beyond the scope of their role
• Extreme attention to detail, and clear competency for creating elevated work
• Naturally inclined creative, with organizational skills to compliment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must have your own equipment capable of professional video production
• Must be in Nashville, TN

Equal Employment Opportunity:

It is Craftsman Creative’s policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Craftsman Creative

The Senior Video Producer role is responsible for end to end video content including creative direction, filming, post-production editing for a multitude of marketing channels (social, promotional, blogs, product pages, ads) promoting our ecommerce stores and product offering, proprietary brands, and marketing campaigns.

Duties & Responsibilities of the Senior Video Producer are:

• Produce video content from creative direction, filming, post-production editing
• Assist with every facet of video and creative services including ideating unique concepts, developing production plans, gathering input from stakeholders, scheduling, filming, and post-production work.
• Preparing media files to be shared across multiple platforms.
• Be proactive in developing the use of video; provide ideas and outlets for how to implement video into the overall communication strategy at Ecentria.
• Support Internal creative needs
• Responsible for direction on all photography and video (lifestyle and studio)
• On-location and in-studio art direction and management
• Review and approve selections
• Process improvement and team communication with multiple partners
• Concepting and detailed planning
• Reviewing hiring and training of models and crew (photographers, stylist, etc.)
• Planning and budgeting with partners
• Script, storyboard, budget, allocate resources, set deadlines, and select optimal forms of media for projects
• Develop production schedules
• Manage video library
• Evaluate analytics
• Other ad hoc duties as assigned

Qualifications, Skills & Requirements of the Senior Video Producer are:

• Minimum 3 years working experience planning, filming, and editing video projects in a retail or agency environment.
• In-depth knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud suite of apps including Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop
• Moderate to advance photo editing/retouching skills (Lightroom & Photoshop)
• Strong work ethic, passion for your craft, and attention to detail
• Familiar with current/future design & video trends
• Flexible schedule with the freedom to travel for production
• Digital Portfolio of work that demonstrates video proficiency
• Must be comfortable being around firearms (candidates with the industry knowledge will be prioritized)
• Must be comfortable with traveling to film Greater Outdoor Lifestyle events (including but not limited to hunts, competitive shooting events) on as-needed basis
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• MS Office experience, primarily Word, Excel, Outlook
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Medical Insurance from Blue Cross Blue Shield, including HSA, HMO, and PPO options
• Prescription, dental and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life, AD&D and disability insurance
• Employer-paid employee assistance program
• Generous FTO (flexible time off)
• 401k retirement benefits plan with a company match
• Voluntary legal support services, pet insurance & identity theft protection
• Salary commensurate with work experience and education

Ecentria is the winner of many prestigious HR-driven awards, including:

• Best & Brightest Place to Work in Chicago, 2021
• Best & Brightest Place to Work in Chicago, 2020
• Best & Brightest Place to Work in Chicago, 2019
• Top Workplace in Chicago (Chicago Tribune Award), 2021
• Top Workplace in Chicago (Chicago Tribune Award), 2019
• Top Workplace in Chicago, (Chicago Tribune Award), 2018
• Best & Brightest Place to Work in the Nation, 2019
• Best & Brightest Place to Work in the Nation, 2018

Work Location- Northbrook, IL (Primary)

Ecentria and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Ecentria and its affiliates are Drug Free Workplace

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