Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Production Title: Phiphen Studios

Role/Position: Post System Admin

Job Location: Englewood Cliff, New Jersey

Job Description: Responsible for the support and maintenance of all workstations, systems, sound equipment, projection, and software. At the same time, having an understanding of long and short-form workflows and techniques. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Deploy and maintain all hardware and software equipment. This includes projection, monitors, Super Micro, Mac and PC work station, software, and LTO decks.
• Support all software including OSX, Windows, Resolve, Colorfront, Avid Final Cut, Adobe
• Support and provide feedback on project workflows
• Occasionally assist editors and colorists when needed.
• Initiate troubleshooting tactics when needed
• Stay up to date with industry tools and practices.

Experience/Skills Required

• At least three years of experience maintaining post-production facilities in a systems admin role
• Understanding production and post-production techniques and terms such as file formats, codecs, workflows, HDR, Dolby Atmos, and deliverables.
• Knowledge of industry tools like Barco, Apple, Super Micro, OWC, Sony, LG, mLogic
• Knowledge of confirming and finishing deliverable practices
• Knowledge of Blackmagic, Resolve, Colorfront, Premiere, Avid, Final Cut, and After Effects
• Knowledge of audio tools like QSC, Pro Tools, Dolby Atmos, JBL, and Grace Design
• Must have excellent Multi-tasking skills and be able to manage multiple projects at once

Position Type/ Expected Hours of Work: 

• This position is standard business hours. At times may require long hours or weened work. 

COVID Requirement: (Yes / No): TBD

COVID Testing Date: TBD

Production Title: New Movie Casting Call

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting stand-in to work on scenes filming in the United States from June – August 2022. 

Casting:  “M”  Stand-in

• 5’2
• AA Female
• Dark Brown skin tone
• 18 years + 

Covid Test: TBA

Rate: Pay is $180/12

Production Title: STARZ Series ‘BMF’

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting, actors, models, and influencers to work on scenes filming in Atlanta, Georgia from Wednesday, June 1st to Friday.

Role:  Columbian Goons

• Race: Hispanic, Middle Eastern, Eurpoean and etc.
• Ages: 25 + 

Covid Test: May 31, 2022

Must be available for COVID 19 testing at our testing location in the Fulton Industrial Area.
If interested in working on Wednesday, 6/01/2022, testing date is: Tuesday 5/31/2022 between (9am and 4pm)

Testing is Nasal PCR and you will receive a $25 COVID testing bump on your voucher the day you report to set for each test taken. YOU MUST REPORT TO SET TO RECEIVE THIS BUMP! Tests from other productions are not valid on this set as each production has their own Covid guidelines and labs. Your results must come from the designated lab that all cast and crew use on this production.

The rate for extras on this production is $100 for 8hrs of work, which you will receive in the form of a check in the mail 2 to 3 weeks after filming.

Rate: $200/12 + $25 per Covid Test (You will have to take 1 test)

Production Title: HBO’s ‘The Righteous Gemstones’ Season 3 

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting extras to work on scenes filming in Charleston, South Carolina  from Monday, June 20th to Friday, May 24th. Must be able to work from on the said date. 

Role: Church Attendees

• Seeking those available all week, a few days or even a single day that week
• All ethnicities
• All genders
• All ages
• We need many attendees for this scene

Covid Test: TBA

(Those vaccinated and not vaccinated are welcome to film.
All filming will be covid test by production prior to filming)

Rate: Pay is $132 guarantee for 12 hours or less of filming

Production Title: ‘Justified: City Primeval’

Job Description: Casting directors are now stand-in, extras to work on scenes filming in Illinois.

Roles:

• Male Stand-In
  • Caucasian
  • Male
  • Approximately 6’0
• Pre-Teens/Teens
  • All genders
  • All abilities (People with disabilities will be
    accomodated.)
  • All ethnicities
• Military
  • Uniforms are helpful but not necessary.
  • A tucked in shirt/blouse with slacks is great.
  • Clean cut look.
  • Please include any experience in Police, weapons training , government, etc. 
  • Ages 18 (must be at least 18)-40
  • All genders
  • All ethnicities
  • All abilities

Covid Test: TBA

Rate: Pay is $120 for up to 8 hours, plus time and one half. $50 covid bump.
For Military same rate + $20 for specialty bump

Production Title: Anthem Video Lifestyle Video Shoot

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting, actors, models to work on scenes filming in Dallas, Texas on June 7th (but btween June 7 -10 a plus)

Casting: Actors

• Actors for a lifestyle shoot with both photo and video. 
• All non-speaking roles
• Open to all ethnicities and genders, ages 8-75 years old
• Families, couples and/or friends group encourage to apply.

Usage – Video and photos will be on the client’s website, social media marketing and communication, and HR recruitment. 

Covid Test: TBA

Rate: Pay is $150- $350
(Pay rate range depends on time used/how talent is featured.) 

Production Title: Power IV: Force Casting Boxer

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting skateboarders to work on scenes filming in Chicago, Illinois in Friday, June 3rd.

Roles: Boxer

• Male
• African-American
• 18 – 45 years old

Covid Test: June 2, 2022

Rate: Pay is $175/8 + Covid Test Bump
Covid Testing Rate:  $60/4

• A two-dose Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination series, and if eligible, a booster dose for those who are 5+ months past their second shot. Currently, the Pfizer booster is approved for everyone ages 12+.
• A two-dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccination series and if eligible, a booster dose for those who are 5+ months past their second shot. Currently, the Moderna booster is approved for everyone ages 18 and up.
• A single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccination, and if eligible, a booster dose for those who are 2+ months past their single dose. Currently, the Johnson & Johnson booster is approved for everyone ages 18 and up, but an mRNA booster is recommended in many cases.
• OR If you are not yet eligible for your booster shot, your vaccine status is considered up to date. You must obtain your booster promptly once you become eligible and submit validation that you received your booster dose.

Production Title: Power IV: Force Casting Hot Dancers

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting skateboarders to work on scenes filming in Chicago, Illinois in Thursday, June 9th.

Roles: Hot Dancers

• male and female
• 18 -35 years old

Covid Test: June 8, 2022

Rate: Pay is $175/8 + Covid Test Bump
Covid Testing Rate:  $60/4

• A two-dose Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination series, and if eligible, a booster dose for those who are 5+ months past their second shot. Currently, the Pfizer booster is approved for everyone ages 12+.
• A two-dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccination series and if eligible, a booster dose for those who are 5+ months past their second shot. Currently, the Moderna booster is approved for everyone ages 18 and up.
• A single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccination, and if eligible, a booster dose for those who are 2+ months past their single dose. Currently, the Johnson & Johnson booster is approved for everyone ages 18 and up, but an mRNA booster is recommended in many cases.
• OR If you are not yet eligible for your booster shot, your vaccine status is considered up to date. You must obtain your booster promptly once you become eligible and submit validation that you received your booster dose.

Production Title: New TV Series Casting Studio Crews

Job Description: Casting directors are now castings background extras to work on scenes filming in Atlanta, Georgia from Wednesday, June 1st to Sunday, June 5th. Must be able to work from the said date. 

Roles:

• New Studio Crews
  • Any ethnicty 
  •  
    Male and female
  • Appear Ages: 25-40
• Bodega Customer and Pedestrians
  • Any ethnicty 
  • Male and female
  • 18+ 

Covid Test: June 1, 2022

Must test with Production prior to being allowed on set

Rate: Pay is $$88/8+ot

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

Production Title: ‘LeBron James’ 

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting extras to work on scenes filming in Akron Area on Thursday, June 2nd. 

Roles:

• High School Student
  • Age: 14-24 (Must look young like a High School Student)
  • Gender: Any
  • Ethnicity: Any
• School Teacher/Admin
  • Age: 25-65
  • Gender: Any
  • Ethnicity: Any
• Parent/Grandparent
  • Ages: 25-80
  • Gender: Any
  • Ethnicity: Any
• Media Personnel (Still Photography, Video Operator, Camera Reporter, Stadium Crew)
  • Age: 25-50
     
  • Gender: Any
     
  • Ethnicity: Any

Casting Requirements:
Must be FULLY vaccinated; Including booster shot (If eligible)
Must be willing to alter look in order to appear period accurate (late 1900s)
No colored hair, braids, twists, or locs
Men must be willing to shave facial hair
(Please note, minors cannot submit themselves. All minors must be submitted through a parent/guardian’s email account. Parental/Guardian consent is mandatory and consent forms will be provided to all minors who are booked. Parents MUST be on set with the minor at all time).

Covid Test: May 31, 2022

Rate: Pay is $88/8hrs
(PLEASE NOTE: A day on set can go up to 14-15 hours. If your work day exceeds 8 hours you will receive time and a half at $16.50 per overtime hour.)