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American Detective, ep 208
Filming in the Knoxville area 11/16-11/18*
- FIREFIGHTERS 1-2: Any adult. Must be in good physical condition. 5’8-6’2 (for uniform fitting- extra helpful if you wear a sized 10 or 11 boot). Should be available Thursday around 4:30pm and Friday around 3pm. $100
- DETECTIVE EXTRAS 1-2: Any adult. Must be in good physical condition and own clean, well-fitting professional wardrobe. Should be available Tuesday around 10am. 1 scene in the bullpen when the lead detective gets the call about the case. $75
- CSI #1- (Can be the same as CSI #2 if available both days) Any adult, Must be in good physical condition and able to bend down and stand up with ease. Should be available on Thursday around 6:30pm. 1 scene, background. $50
- CSI #2- (can be the same as CSI #1- if available both days) Any adult, Must be in good physical condition and able to bend down and stand up with ease. Should be available on Tuesday around 9:30am. 1 scene, background. $50
- RESTAURANT EXTRAS 1-2: Any adult. Should be available Wednesday 9:30am $50
- RESTAURANT WORKERS 1-2: Any adult. Should be available Wednesday 9:30am, $50
- NEIGHBOR #1- Any adult female. Must have experience with speaking roles. Southern accent preferred (crime took place in KY). Likely needed Wednesday around 2:45pm. Send clip or demo reel with your submission. $100
- NEIGHBOR #2- Any adult female. Nods her head to detectives- non-speaking. Likely needed Wednesday around 2:45pm. Send clip or demo reel with your submission. $50
- BAR EXTRAS 1-2- Any male over 21yo. Scene takes place in a gay bar. Should be available Wednesday around 11:30am (likely somewhere around Central Ave). $50
This series is non-union, true-crime recreation with scripted audio for some roles. Production requires a negative Covid test within 72hrs of on set arrival, a positive Covid test within 90 days but not within 10 days of on set arrival OR proof of Covid-19 vaccination. If you are unable to provide one of the three items, a rapid test will be given on set.
FATAL ATTRACTION 1208: IMMEDIATE CASTING NEEDS
Films in Knoxville, November 16-17th
Roles:
JONATHAN- Black male, 20’s, shorter to buzz cut style hair
Needed TUESDAY 4PM
Rate $100/day
BRENDA- Black female, 50’s-60’s, average build
Needed Tuesday 1pm
Rate $125/day
TRAVIS’ MOM- Black female, late 40-50’s, average build
Needed Tuesday 1:30pm
Rate $75/day
Additional project info:
Non-union, true-crime recreation
****Production company requires a negative Covid test or proof of vaccination upon arrival to set.****
Network: TVOne, Audio: YES
Production Company: Jupiter Entertainment
Covid protocols in place, distancing (unless from same household), wearing masks and proper PPE, extra sanitizing
“FIGHT SPECTATOR” – Still looking for more MMA fight spectators, specifically Hispanic/Latinx or African American – that are FULLY VACCINATED. Due to the number of background and crew working on this day, and the fact we’re filming indoors, we are requiring that everyone is fully vaccinated for this specific date/role. You must be willing to bring your vaccination card to pre-employment testing or your booking will be cancelled. Proof of a negative Covid test (alone) is not enough for this date, unfortunately.
COVID TEST: Sunday 11/21
FILMING: Tuesday 11/23
PAY: $120/8 + $60 Covid test bump
“BURNSIDE FRIDAY” – Seeking men and women, ages 20s+, African American or Hispanic/Latinx, to play neighborhood pedestrians w/cars. We’re looking for older/beater cars, specifically. No red or white vehicles, please.
COVID TEST: Wednesday 11/17
FILMING: Friday 11/19
PAY: $120/8 + $60 Covid test bump + $35 auto bump
“LINCOLN PARK THURSDAY” – Seeking men and women, ages 20s+, any ethnicities, to play Lincoln Park neighborhood pedestrians w/cars. YOU MUST HAVE A VEHICLE IN ORDER TO BE BOOKED FOR THIS DAY. No red or white vehicles, please.
COVID TEST: Tuesday 11/16
FILMING: Thursday 11/18
PAY: $120/8 + $60 Covid test bump + $35 auto bump
*FEATURE FILM*
Looking for MINOR PHOTO DOUBLE
Dates: Monday 11/15 (COVID Test), Wednesday 11/17 – Friday 11/19 (Filming)
Rate: $175/12 + $30 test pay
Loc: Testing in Atlanta, Filming in Tyrone and Fairburn, GA
Looking for a male who portrays Caucasian, with short brown hair. Height around 4’10, weight around 80lbs.
Filming Wednesday in Tyrone. Filming Thursday + Friday evening in Fairburn.
This production is requiring EVERYONE over the age of TWELVE to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and to be considered for work THE MINOR *AND* PARENT/ GUARDIAN MUST FALL INTO EITHER OF THE TWO FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: (1) fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson) or (2) have a disability or sincerely held religious belief that prevents vaccination.
As a condition of working on set, you are required to get a paid Covid-19 test at a production sanctioned testing facility prior to any work date(s). 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. All possible work dates are contingent upon clearing these tests.
This applies to all minors working as well as all guardians.—-IMPORTANT INFORMATION: All minors working on set must have ONE (and only 1) Parent/Guardian on set with them – this person must also clear a covid test – no other minors (siblings, etc) will be allowed on set.
All minors working must have a Georgia Department of Labor Certification – if your minor does not have a GDOL# or it is expired please visit https://www.dol.state.ga.us/public/es/mie/minor/login ASAP to register them
TRIGGER CASTING IS LOOKING FOR BABIES!!!! We need (5) babies, ages 3-6 months for a popular formula brand. We will also be casting SOME of the moms and dads! SOOOOO, if you or someone you know has an age appropriate baby who drinks from a bottle, and has 1 or 2 cute parents, please email us some current photos!! We are looking for male-female couples and male-male same sex couples!
*RUSH CALL!*
Project: The Out-Laws
Dates: TODAY – Mon 11/15 (COVID Test), Filming Wednesday 11/17
Role: Restaurant Patron
Location: Testing in Atlanta, Filming in Tyrone, GA
Rate: $135/12 (filming rate) + $30 (COVID test pay)
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Alyssa is looking for men and women 18+, all ethnicities, who portray ages 18-30s. Must be able to make it to a COVID test TODAY in Atlanta before 6pm and have full day availability for filming on Wednesday in Tyrone, GA.
OK TO SUBMIT IF YOU HAVE WORKED THIS PROJECT BEFORE!
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This production is requiring all cast & crew to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and to be considered for work you MUST FALL INTO EITHER OF THE TWO FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: (1) fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson) or (2) have a disability or sincerely held religious belief that prevents vaccination.
If you meet this criteria, only reply “Yes” WITHOUT PROVIDING ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AT THIS TIME. If you are selected, you will be given separate information on how to provide evidence to the production that you fall within the two categories mentioned above. Any job offer will be conditioned on satisfactorily showing such evidence to the production AND testing negative for COVID. The production will collect your evidence, not Central Casting; thus do NOT send your evidence to Central Casting.
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As a condition of working on set, you are required to get a paid Covid-19 test at a production sanctioned testing facility prior to any work date(s). Additional testing may also be done on workdays. The COVID test MUST be completed 48 hours prior to your first work date.
While at the test facility and on set, Production requires that a face mask that covers your nose and mouth be worn. All possible work dates are contingent upon clearing these tests.
Location:
Las Vegas, Nevada
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PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The Director of Event Production provides leadership, direction, and management for all departments related to the production of live events, event day services special event operations, and all technical services provided by the T-Mobile Arena. The Director of Event Production ensures all activities performed within the reporting departments are in accordance with the company’s business objectives, budget guidelines, mission statement, and core service standards.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supports the Executive Director / Assistant General Manager and Corporate Entertainment team in the development and implementation of the strategic plan and vision for the T-Mobile Arena consistent with MGM Resort International objectives;
- Provides leadership in the development and monitoring of division operations, fiscal budgets, and marketing strategies to produce both short-term and long-term profitability for T-Mobile Arena;
- Provides leadership and operational direction for the Event Services, Conversion, ICE Operationbs, Event Services, Technical/Production departments within the T-Mobile Arena;
- Executes all technical advances with touring production personnel for concerts, televised events, sporting events, and any other public events in the Arena;
- Manages production walk-throughs and technical advances with corporate clients for private events;
- Serves as a production liaison with property and corporate sales entities to ensure optimal experiences are delivered to internal and external clients;
- Provides leadership and direction to ensure all events are produced in an efficient and timely manner while ensuring procedures are in place to maintain security, safety and enjoyment of clients, guests and employees on a daily and event basis;
- Collaborates with the Executive Director / AGM T-Mobile Arena with the research, development, evaluation and implementation of new venues, products, services, technology, and processes to ensure the T-Mobile Arena’s competitive position in anticipation of changing customer needs within the dynamic hospitality/entertainment environment. Develops new techniques of service focused on quality, maximum event promoter/producer satisfaction, and profitability;
- Selects, contracts with, and monitors work of qualified professionals and vendors for the various outsourced operations and equipment suppliers;
- Develops operational and capital budgets for all technical equipment and event services used to produce live events;
- Develops effective working relationships with local fire and police departments and other government agencies;
- Provides leadership for the division’s human resources responsibilities to include: creating a work environment that promotes teamwork, performance feedback, recognition, mutual respect, and employee satisfaction; quality hiring, training, and succession planning processes that encompass the company’s diversity commitment;
- Ensures all reporting arena policies, procedures, and practices are consistent with the company’s core service standards and brand attributes;
SUPERVISION:
- Manager Event Services
- Manager Conversion
- Supervisor Arena Ops
- Vendor agencies
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- 21+ years of age
- Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in written form
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in event related technical and operations management of large-scale events (5,000+).
- Minimum 1-year supervisory experience in Arena operations
- Extensive knowledge of Computer Assisted Drawing (CAD) programs
- Proficient in MS Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook at an executive level
- Must have strong interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts
- Previous Experience in Ice Related Equipment / Dasher Systems / ICE resurfercer’s
- Forklift operation experience
PREFERRED:
- Associate Degree or equivalent Technical Certification
- Ice maintenance experience
- Ice rink related environment
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- Must possess a valid Nevada Driver’s license for the performance of required company related travel.
- Forklift certification
- Proof of eligbility to work in the United States
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Must have the ability to pay attention to detail and have strong interpersonal skills to handle clients, employees, and interdepartmental relationships.
- Extensive knowledge in the areas of Rigging, entertainment lighting, sound, set design and construction in hotel/casino environment preferred
- Completion of an accredited rigging school or related experience
- Apprenticeship in lighting, sound, video, carpentry, or set design
- Working knowledge of hand and power tools
- Knowledge and experience in operating and maintaining forklifts, articulating boom lifts, man-lifts and scissor lifts
- Extensive working knowledge of Life Safety standards and NFPA Codes for public assemblies and ADA Federal and State regulations
- Extensive knowledge of public seating, egress, seating aisles, occupancy levels, emergency exiting, pyrotechnics and flammability as it pertains to public assembly safety
- Extensive knowledge in financial accounting regarding events pro forma, event pricing/cost estimates/billing, and price level computation/impact
- Budget for events planning and events cost estimating
- Must be able to match and control financial expenditures to meet event pro forma
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Varied shifts to include weekends and holidays, both on property and off
- This is not an official job description for this position and is not intended to include every duty or responsibility of the job nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do this job.
MGM Resorts International
JOB DESCRIPTION
Company Overview WarnerMedia is a powerful portfolio of iconic entertainment, news, and sports brands. We bring people, technology, and the world’s best storytellers together to drive culture and meaningful connection. We believe the enduring power of stories can open our eyes to the world, to each other, and to new and different perspectives. This is our story We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN.See what it’s like to work at CNN! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Join us. Shape your story here.The JobWarnerMedia seeks an Associate Producer Title for the CNN department.The DailyThe Associate Producer works closely with show producers on several fronts. AP’s track, edit and distribute elements for the program.They provide producers with support gathering material for segments, cut video elements and sound bites, help create graphics for segments.They are trained to write and edit short news pieces.AP’s are responsible for coordinating live remotes and guests during the broadcast in the control room and are also the main playback operators in the control room for elements rolling live into the program.The AP must work closely with rights and clearances, the affiliate desk and assignment desks to ensure the best and latest video is acquired, used and credited properly. AP’s are also called on to code and create banners, and all of this work is done under extremely tight deadlines for five hours of morning news programming.The AP’s work closely in the control room with writers, line producers and senior producers on choosing or producing sound bites, tease videos and VOs for live reads. The EssentialsA bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience.Minimum of three years of experience in network television or major-market news production. Newsroom & live control room experience preferred.Familiarity with CNN video databases such as Mediasource is very helpful.Graphics production experience including experience with the “Viz Pilot” graphics device helpful.Non-linear video editing experience also important. Must demonstrate strong research skills.Experience in live control room is a plus.Must be team-oriented, able to take direction from producers and control room personnel, capable of meeting deadlines and functioning calmly in high-pressure situations including breaking news. Must be computer literate, have strong internet research skills, and the ability to learn internal digital video archives.The PerksExclusive WarnerMedia events and advance screeningsPaid time off every year to volunteer for eligible employeesAccess to well-being tools, resources, and freebiesAccess to in-house learning and development resourcesPart of the WarnerMedia family of powerhouse brandsWarner Media, LLC and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
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