Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

BG CASTING NOTICE – WACO AFTERMATH

SEEKING ALL TYPES OF FAMILIES!

(Same sex couples, gender diverse, traditional,single parents, people with disabilities, tattoos, piercings, etc.)

This is a BIG one everyone, so please click on the link to the submission form and read all the casting criteria, there is a TON of info there, and they will need a TON of talent for this shoot.

Talent MUST live within 3 hrs driving distance from Atlanta, GA to be considered

BEFORE SUBMITTING TO THIS CASTING PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING VERY CAREFULLY:

CreativeDrive (the production/advertising agency hired to produce the shoot) has implemented a vaccination mandate for anyone working with CreativeDrive and its clients in all US studios and on location. Therefore, all visitors, including talent 5 + years, parents/guardians of child talent, will be asked to show the following:

• Proof of vaccination Proof of vaccination must reflect a full vaccination (i.e. 14 days after 2 doses of Pfizer/Moderna or after 1 dose of Johnson & Johnson) and can be a hard copy of the vaccination card, a photo or e-copy. Providing proof of a booster shot is not necessary at this time.
• Negative COVID test within 72 hours as part of the check-in process in all CreativeDrive studios and on location.

(IF SELECTED YOU WILL BE MAILED TESTS AND GIVEN INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO TAKE THE TESTS.)

*PARENT/GUARDIANS CAN SUBMIT THEIR CHILD/REN AS SOLO SUBMISSIONS IF THE PARENT/GUARDIAN DOES NOT WANT TO BE CONSIDERED; HOWEVER – PLEASE NOTE THAT BY DOING SO, YOU UNDERSTAND THAT YOUR CHILD/REN MAY BE PAIRED WITH A DIFFERENT FAMILY OR “PARENT”.

the child needs to be physically in the specific product being submitted for, full length and looking directly at the camera smilimng
Full length shot of adult looking directly at the camera

Car Seats
Booster Seats
Strollers
Pack n’ Play/Playard
Highchair
Baby Carriers

Kids: 4 MONTHS to  10 YEARS

Parents: 25- 45 YEARS

HIGHTOWN SEASON 3, WILMINGTON, NC – LAW ENFORCEMENT GENERAL SUBMISSIONS

WE ARE LOOKING FOR EXTRAS TO PORTRAY LAW ENFORCEMENT TYPES FOR THE DURATION OF FILMING (MAY – JULY). EXTRAS CAN APPLY WITH AND WITHOUT LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPERIENCE, BUT MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF EXPERIENCE TO BE HIRED AT THE SPECIALTY RATE – ALL EXTRAS MUST BE VACCINATED AND BOOSTED AGAINST COVID-19 TO BE ELIGIBLE. 

GENERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT: – Multiple Dates
Any Gender, Any Ethnicity, Ages 18+. Specific roles range from Police Officer to Military Officials and will be determined based on your look and level of experience in a particular field. 

Those applying with real-life experience (Police, Detectives, State Troopers, Military, etc.) should provide a statement of their experience! 

All Extras MUST provide Proof of Vaccination/Booster AND be available to get a COVID Test 48 Hours prior to workdate (unless working on a Monday, then you will need to test the Friday prior or Tuesday, then you will test the Monday prior). The form below will ask for the dates you have received doses of the vaccine, and you will be required to send a copy of your official vaccination records if you are booked to the role. 

Pay is GUARANTEED and will range between $80-$250 a day (depending specificity of the role,) with time and a half for every hour of overtime. Call time could be as early as 5:30am and Filming days can last up to 12+ hours so please come prepared. You will also receive an additional bump in pay for getting a COVID test prior to filming. (Bump amounts are TBD, but will be between $20-$50 per test taken at the approved location).

BACKGROUND CASTING CALL NOTICE

All possible work dates are contingent upon clearing pre-employment Covid test(s).  
Amanda J is taking submissions for a show that will COVID TEST  
5/4 and WORK 5/6.

Looking for BG with Sedans 2015 or Newer (no red, black or white). 

In order to be considered, you MUST update your profile with A CURRENT SELFIE, and you MUST complete the Anti-Harassment Training in order to work.  
This Production has a mandatory vaccination policy for all Zone A workers, including Background Actors, Stand-Ins, and other talent ages 5 and above working on its set.  To be eligible to work on this production, you must be (1) either (a) fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine AND received a “Booster” if you are eligible for a Booster according to CDC guidelines (click here to check if you are eligible for Booster) (Also: if you received the AstraZeneca and Novavax vaccines, then three doses of any combination of Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca, or Novavax vaccines would deem you Boosted) or (b) fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine but not yet Booster-eligible; or (2) have a medical disability or sincerely-held religious belief that prevents vaccination.  Any offer of work is “conditioned” on you providing adequate proof to Production that you meet the criteria mentioned above.  If you are unable to show adequate proof to Production, then you are ineligible to be hired for this Production.   

If you answer “yes” to this message, then you are hereby attesting to the fact that you can and will provide such adequate proof to Production.  If you are selected, Production will collect and verify your proof.

NOTE: As a condition of working on set, all talent are required to get Covid-19 test at a production sanctioned testing facility prior to any work date.  
Must be okay with any form test (nasal swabs, etc). Additional testing may also be done on workdays. While at the test facility and on set, Production requires that a face mask that covers your nose and mouth be worn.

PHOTO DOUBLE CASTING NOTICE

Sony FEATURE FILM: Fantasy Football
DATES NEEDED:

• TUESDAY 5/3/22 COVID TEST
• WEDNESDAY 5/4/22 FILM

*This is a DAY SHOOT

Location: Atlanta, GA at the Mercedez Benz Stadium

Pay RATES:  
Filming dates $157.00/12 hours and overtime if applicable
Covid tests: $43.75/2 hours

ROLE CASTING – PHOTO DOUBLE
Male- African American,  height range 6’4″-6’9″, large build, dark hair,  previous Stand-in experience helpful but not required

CASTING CALL

Union submissions for male to portray age 30’s to 50,

Looking for: 
Caucasian with bald/shaved head and a short to medium beard.
Height 5’8 to 6’0, size 38-42 coat. 

• Covid Test: Tues 5/3 in Culver City 
• Costume Fitting: Thurs 5/5 in North Hollywood 
• Covid Test Saturday 5/7
• Shoot Day Monday 5/9

IMPORTANT:  NOTE NEW BOOSTER REQUIREMENT
This show has a mandatory vaccination policy for all Zone A workers, including Background Actors, Stand-Ins, and other talent ages 5 and above working on its set.  To be eligible to work on this production, you must be (1) either (a) fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine AND received a “Booster” if you are eligible for a Booster according to CDC guidelines (click here to check if you are eligible for Booster) (Also: if you received the AstraZeneca and Novavax vaccines, then three doses of any combination of Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca, or Novavax vaccines would deem you Boosted) or (b) fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine but not yet Booster-eligible; or (2) have a medical disability or sincerely-held religious belief that prevents vaccination.  Any offer of work is “conditioned” on you providing adequate proof to Production that you meet the criteria mentioned above.  If you are unable to show adequate proof to Production, then you are ineligible to be hired for this Production.   

If you answer “yes” to this message, then you are hereby attesting to the fact that you can and will provide such adequate proof to Production.  If you are selected, Production will collect and verify your proof.

CASTING CALL – SUPERMARKET CAMPAIGN – FILMING IN SYDNEY

We’re looking to cast a range of kids and family members for a well-known supermarket campaign. Looking for faces that are full of character with unique features (i.e. gap teeth, freckles, red hair etc). 
1. TWIN BOYS (5 – 10 yrs)
2. GIRL SKATEBOARDER (5 – 12 yrs)
*Must be able to do a kick-flip + be confident skateboarding at an advanced level 

3. FATHER (35 – 45 yrs) + SON (8 – 10 yrs)
4. GRANDAD (70 – 80 yrs) + GRAND-DAUGHTER (5 – 7 yrs)
5. KIDS (5 – 12 yrs)
6. WOMAN (Featured Extra)

SHOOT DATES: 25th – 26th of May 2022 (1-2 x shoot days TBC)
TALENT FEES: 

Selected Adult Talent will receive between $2,000 – $3,000 AUD for their involvement
Selected Child Talent will receive between $800 – $2,500 AUD for their involvement
*All fees are less tax and plus super 

CASTING CALL

Union or Non Union submissions for males & females with beater cars.
Cars should be years 1970’s to 2010 – they can be totally beat up. No red or white please. 
Covid Test: Tues 5/3 
Shoot Day: Weds 5/4 in Santa Clarita 

IMPORTANT:  NOTE NEW BOOSTER REQUIREMENT

This show has a mandatory vaccination policy for all Zone A workers, including Background Actors, Stand-Ins, and other talent ages 5 and above working on its set.  To be eligible to work on this production, you must be (1) either (a) fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine AND received a “Booster” if you are eligible for a Booster according to CDC guidelines (click here to check if you are eligible for Booster) (Also: if you received the AstraZeneca and Novavax vaccines, then three doses of any combination of Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca, or Novavax vaccines would deem you Boosted) or (b) fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine but not yet Booster-eligible; or (2) have a medical disability or sincerely-held religious belief that prevents vaccination.  Any offer of work is “conditioned” on you providing adequate proof to Production that you meet the criteria mentioned above.  If you are unable to show adequate proof to Production, then you are ineligible to be hired for this Production.   

If you answer “yes” to this message, then you are hereby attesting to the fact that you can and will provide such adequate proof to Production.  If you are selected, Production will collect and verify your proof.

*NASHVILLE* CASTING NOTICE:

COMMERCIAL for work on WEDNESDAY 5/4/22
Shoot Location: NASHVILLE, TN area

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT IF YOU ARE NOT LOCAL or able to be Local to the NASHVILLE TN AREA!!!
(within a reasonable self-drive distance)

SHOOT DATE: WEDNESDAY 5/4/22
Tentative Call Time 6:30pm, Tentative Wrap Time 10:00pm, BUT you MUST have FLEXIBLE/Open availability if submitting to be available regardless of what Call/Wrap Times end up being to allow for changes. Please DO NOT submit if you do not have flexible availability on the work date. 

*EXTRAS**  Pay Rate – $150.00 for up to 4 hours (will be paid the full rate even if we film less than 4 hours but MUST be prepared to stay for the full 4 hours just in case)

CUSTOMERS: Male & Female, all ethnicities, age range 18-80, conservative, variety of types.
Everyone MUST wear a mask at all times when not filming on camera, even if you are vaccinated.

This will be Director selected and we do not want to submit anyone who isn’t fully available/might not show up! These are SMALL scenes and the Director will choose from the photo & audition you submit.

Please DO NOT SUBMIT IF THERE IS ANY CHANCE THAT YOU WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE ON THIS DATE IF SELECTED.

ABOUT THE TEAM 

VVK PR + Creative is a full-service integrated communications agency based in downtown Detroit. VVK (formally Velocity Cow) brings decades of strategic communications and creative production experience to media, automotive, energy, insurance, IT, legal, nonprofit, retail and real estate industries. We provide clients and partners with communication solutions that advance their brand and connect with their audiences. VVK is currently growing its 13-person team and 20+ client portfolio. We are a flexible hybrid workplace. 

ABOUT THIS ROLE 

VVK PR + Creative is looking for a Senior Video Producer to join the creative production department who will report directly to the VP of Creative Production. 

This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone with five or more years of producing high quality video content and handling projects from concept to completion. The Senior Video Producer will work closely with the six-person (and growing) video production team and engage with the public relations department and leadership to ensure alignment across business objectives. 

Creativity is key for this position. We produce broadcast commercials, digital marketing content, and even episodic stories and we need someone who will push the envelope of great storytelling, effective project management and creativity. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Lead and execute branded and creative content 

• Pitch, plan, and shoot image/branding campaigns for clients 

• Be a project lead 

• Gather feedback by asking the right questions from the stakeholders/clients to ensure the video represents said objectives 

• Manage multiple projects with varying deadlines. 

• Possess confidence with clients, in the edit room, and on the set. 

• Have a professional demeanor with community partners and lead all shoots. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  

• Well organized, professional and high energy. 

• Excellent editing and proofing skills. 

• Commitment to representation in our projects. 

• If you edit, that would be great. 

• Develop scripts for video shoots and broadcast-style productions for online and social media. 

• At video shoots, give feedback to individuals on look and positioning. 

• Provide excellent logistic support for on staff and freelance crew so they can focus on creative content. 

WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO IS OR HAS: 

· A consummate project manager with a track record of being highly dependable and organized. 

· Strong knowledge of how to produce for broadcast and social media/digital mediums 

· Excellent written and oral communication skills with all levels of company staff, clients, and vendors  

· Exemplary client relations skills 

· Strong attention to detail that allows thoroughness and accuracy to your work 

· An experienced multi-tasker of competing priorities who thrives in high-pressure, fast-paced environments   

· The strong desire to be a team player and ability to work well with a diverse group of professionals 

· At least five years of experience producing, writing and delivering projects on budget and on time.

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WORKING AT VVK PR + CREATIVE 

We want the VVK team to be successful and have a healthy work/life balance and commit the following to our team: 

· A positive and supportive team with opportunities for advancement committed to helping all staff develop and grow 

· A competitive salary with opportunities for commission 

· 75% coverage of Health, Dental, and Vision insurance monthly premiums 

· Generous paid time off including “closing” the office between Dec. 24 and Jan. 1 

· 10 paid holidays 

VVK PR + Creative