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Casting Alert Atlanta
We’re shooting a 90’s themed music video for two platinum selling male/female artists October 2nd in Atlanta, Georgia.d
Seeking the following:
- 5 – 7 Beautiful Models
- 50 Background male and female actors
- 3 – 4 muscular shirtless bodybuilders
- 2 – 3male actors with “PIMP” costumes and hair
- 1 – 2 men that own large snakes
- 5 – 7 professional dancers/twerkers
- Men and women – 20’s to 50’s – business types with nice options of buisness attire
- Men and women – 20’s to 50’s – police officer types — any real experience is great but not required, just a police type look
Local to Chicago and Surrounding Suburbs ONLY!
Casting Alert! Okay, awesome people!
- Searching for MALE and FEMALE, 20’s to 40’s, all ethnicities. We are shooting a CHURCH SCENE on Chicago Fire and we can use the parishioners who already worked plus new parishioners.
This is our exciting church shoot. You must be available on Wed., Oct. 13th and Thurs., Oct. 14th, and attend a Covid test (takes about one hour) on Monday, Oct. 11th.
Even though this is a bit of time from now, we are casting it right now! Please send in ASAP, and help us SPREAD THE WORD!
The HBO Max Limited Series Staircase has implemented a new vaccination mandate effective as of 9/23/21. The Prison extras will play an integral role in the series as they are featured in multiple episodes and will be required to work multiple dates during the filming of the series in October 2021.
COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for Staircase:
-Please be advised that, effective 9/23/21, prior to working on STAIRCASE, all background cast must be fully vaccinated against COVID 19 (i.e., at least 2 weeks have elapsed since receiving the 2nd dose of Pfizer or Moderna, or since receiving a single shot of Johnson & Johnson).
-You must be able to show proof of vaccination status prior to your start date. All vaccination records will be maintained confidentially and securely by production.
-If you are offered employment on STAIRCASE and would like to request an accommodation to this policy due to medical or religious reasons, you must submit your request for approval via WarnerMedia’s Xempt portal.
Staircase – HBO Max Limited Series
Core Prison Extras
-Inmate Extras
-“Pops Inmate” – Caucasian male, ages 60+. This role is described as a “half-blind, toothless, ghost of a man.”
-Male and Female Correction’s Officer Extras
-Prison Teacher Extra
-Postal Worker Extra
-Prison Staff Extras
-Please note, you will be considered for any of the above roles.
-This recurring role will require professionalism, some acting experience, and a flexible schedule to commit for the duration of filming. Your appearance may also be altered for this role i.e. haircut, facial hair cut, head shaved, fake tattoos applied, etc. The Director and Producers of the series only wants to consider those individuals that are fully available and open to any potential changes to your appearance.
-Please note, you may not be required to work all dates. These dates are also subject to change.
-Extras booked to work in these scenes will be required to sequester in a hotel for 3 nights before they are scheduled to work.
-The hotel accommodations would be provided by the production. You will not have to pay for the hotel or parking.
-Extras will receive a quarantine bump of $232 each day + $53.50 per diem each day that they are sequestered. This bump and per diem will be applied to an extras voucher. You would receive payment 2-3 weeks from the date.
-You will be responsible for paying for your 3 meals a day since your per diem will not be added until you work. The per diem is provided based on the following breakdown of meals – Breakfast = $9.50, Lunch = $14, Dinner = $30. This will not be cash, but will be applied to your extras voucher on the date that you work. You would be responsible for ordering and paying for your own food during your quarantine. This can include delivery from a restaurant or a food app. You must eat in your room and not in the restaurant or bar area.
-You must quarantine alone in your room and not leave. There will be no visitors allowed including other quarantined extras. No use of the hotel gym, pool, or spa.
-You must quarantine in the hotel. Extras will not be permitted to quarantine at home. This will be required regardless of your vaccination status.
-COVID-19 testing will be required daily at the hotel.
-Transportation will not be provided by the production. You are responsible for providing your own transportation to the hotel and to set.
-You may be required to attend a wardrobe fitting for this role during your sequester period. You must bring all necessities with you to the hotel.
-Please only submit if you have open flexibility.
-You will also be required to COVID-19 test at the production’s facility in Atlanta, GA the day before the sequester period begins (Thursday, 9/30/21). You will receive a quarter check rate testing bump for this test.
-The test performed is a Covid-19 PCR (nasal swab) Test.
-While at the test facility and on set, PPE must be worn.
-All possible work dates are contingent upon clearing these tests.
-You may not provide test results from another outside source. You MUST be tested by the STAIRCASE Health and Safety team.
-Background performer services: $104/8 hrs ($13/hour, you are guaranteed 8 hours, with applicable overtime)
-You will only receive the $104/8 rate on the dates that you work on set as an extra. You may not be required to work all filming dates.
-COVID-19 testing bump: You will receive the COVID-19 testing bump of a quarter check rate for testing on Thursday, 9/30/21.
Call Time:
-Call time will not be provided until the day before the filming date. Please do not submit if you do not have open availability for the time frame listed above.
Tattoos:
-The production is requesting that you send all photos of any tattoos that you may have. On the form below, please attached the photos of your tattoos.
-The production may also apply fake tattoos to some Core Prisoners that work. There is the possibility that some of the fake tattoos may be offensive content.
Hair:
-The production may want to cut your hair or facial hair for this role, including potentially shaving your head. Please select on the form below if you are open to having your hair cut, facial hair cut, or head shaved.
MIAMI MUSIC VIDEO OCT 11
Rate $350
- Asian Male, 20-30 or so, tall, fit.
Actor must be:
- – Great at argument improvisation.
- – 6ft and over or so
- – Okay with on camera implied intimacy and shirtless beach shots.
Shoots Oct 11
Time: 9:00am -6pm
Location: Ft. Lauderdale Area
CASTING CALL – FURNITURE COMPANY – SHOOTING IN SYDNEY
Casting for an upcoming campaign for a popular furniture company.
We are after relatable and engaging people from all walks of life. All sizes, abilities and gender identities welcome.
Looking for the following:
- 1. REAL COUPLES (20 – 30 yrs) – ALL ETHNICITIES WELCOME
- 2. REAL COUPLES (25 – 40 yrs) – SOUTH KOREAN
- 3. INDIVIDUALS (25 – 40 yrs) – JAPANESE
SHOOT DATES: 18th + 19th October 2021 (1 x 10 hr shoot day)
*Please note that all precautions are being taken by production and the client to make sure talent will be working in a clean and safe environment. COVID safe plans will be adhered to on set.
TALENT FEES:
Selected Adult Talent will receive between $1500 – $2500 AUD per person, depending on the level of feature
*All fees are less tax and plus super
If interested, please fill out the form on the link below ASAP. The deadline to apply is Friday 1st October 2021 at 12pm.
CISCO Industrial Video Casting Call
This one is for a short corporate industrial video filming in a Chicago office next week. Both non-speaking talent will play as extras on Tuesday, 10/5 AND Wednesday, 10/6. You need to be available ‘both’ days for continuity to be considered.
Rate of Pay is $250/day for less than an 8 hour day. $500 in total for each person. Parking provided as usual.
- We are looking for 1 female (Latino or Caucasian with brown hair) and 1 male (African American). Both in the Age Range of 25–45 years old.
- Wardrobe will NOT be provided, and we ask each actor bring a few options for business, business casual and casual attire.
- This is for an internal Industrial video for Cisco that may also land on their website, not television.
Usage: One year clearance. There will be NO dialogue for either actor, but they will be asked to express responses to the main talent who is a Cisco employee.
All crew will remain masked throughout the production, and all are vaccinated. Talent will be asked to mask up when off set, but they need to be comfortable removing their masks when shooting (including in an elevator). They may need talent to confirm vaccination before entering the building. In your email, please not if you are fully vaccinated. Everyone will follow all covid protocols.
Breakwater – Wilmington, NC
RATES:
- Covid Test bump 50, must be done 48 hours prior to film date!
- BG 130/12
- STAND IN 160/12
Tuesday, October 5
Must covid test Monday 10/4 at OUR LAB in Wilmington.
–GRANDMOTHER IN WHEELCHAIR–
- All ethnicities, ages 70 & up
–GRANDSON PUSHING GRANDMA–
- All ethnicities, between 12-14 years old
–CHURCH USHER–
- TALL male, all ethnicities, ages 50 & up
–CHURCH GOER–
- All ethnicities, ages 18 & up
—-Wednesday, October 6 & Thursday, October 7—-
- Must covid test Monday 10/4 at OUR LAB in Wilmington
–FISHERMAN–
- All ethnicities, Males between 45 – 65, look weathered, fishing your whole life, character faces
–DEPUTY–
- All ethnicities, older male, small town deputy that doesn’t have to do much work
–SPEED BOAT PARTIER–
- All ethnicities, young, out having a good time on the water
ULTRA VIOLET BLACK SCORPION – SEEKING PHOTO DOUBLE!
You do not have to be registered with Central Casting!
PAY RATE: $175/12 (filming) + $100 COVID
Filming in Chalmette, LA | Testing in Metairie, LA
Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available and okay with production’s requirements.
You must be available to take a mid-nasal PCR COVID test WEDNESDAY 9/29 and work THURSDAY 9/30 and/or FRIDAY 10/1.
This Disney show is a coming of age story of a Latinx teenager who is chosen by a magical luchador mask to be a superhero!
Comfortable wearing a unitard (chest/coat size 36-40) and shoe size 10 in mens. You should have minimal or no tattoos on your chest, back, and arms. *You will not be wrestling*comfortabtle wearing a unitard (chest/coat size 36-40) and shoe size 10 in mens. You should have minimal or no tattoos on your chest, back, and arms. *You will not be wrestling*comfortable wearing a unitard (chest/coat size 36-40) and shoe size 10 in mens. You should have minimal or no tattoos on your chest, back, and arms. *You will not be wrestling*comfortabtle wearing a unitard (chest/coat size 36-40) and shoe size 10 in mens. You should have minimal or no tattoos on your chest, back, and arms. *You will not be wrestling*
- PHOTO DOUBLE: Seeking submissions for a man (18+ years old) who appears to be Hispanic/Latinx and is 5’9 – 5’11 in height. You must be comfortable wearing a unitard (chest/coat size 36-40) and mens’ boots in size 10. Low, scruffy beard is a PLUS! You should have minimal or no tattoos on your chest, back and arms. *You will not be wrestling*