Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Company Description

The Mill is a global creative partner for agencies, production companies and brands, working across all media channels and platforms.

We are trusted specialists in visual effects, creative technologies and content production Our projects include the creation of digital products and virtual experiences, as well as world class visual effects and video production.

We are a vibrant network of talented artists, producers, directors and creative technologists from multinational backgrounds. We nurture innovation, flexibility and diverse ideas across our studios in London, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Berlin and Bangalore. We are all united by one single ambition: To create extraordinary and memorable work that captivates and excites audiences.

We are The Mill. We create the extraordinary.

Job Description

The Executive Producer is a senior role within The Mill. The role has both internal and external responsibilities. Externally, the role is client facing, requiring the EP to identify and win the appropriate work from both existing and new clients. The EP will need to be confident in articulating the Mill message and will need to work with the New Business and marketing team to get the message across. The EP will need to be a strong negotiator with a focus on pitching and winning work in conjunction with Creative Directors.

Internally, the EP will need to be a focal point for their team, providing leadership and vision for both production and creatives. The EP will need to organize and execute a strategic sales plan and communicate that to his/her team members. The EP will provide guidance, advice and mentoring to both Producers and artists and will ensure that the working conditions of the team are in line with The Mill’s vision of an energetic, challenging workplace that provides opportunities to grow and develop in a welcoming, friendly and diverse environment.

The EP will be a source of positivity, inspiration and learning for team members and will uphold the values and reputation of The Mill at all times.

Sales

• Highly proactive in the winning of new business
• Development and management of strategic plan to win new business including clients and accounts to be targeted by The Mill and defining client specific strategies to win business Network with agency, production company and editorial clients in order to spot opportunities and liaise with the Head of Production, EPs, Managing Director, COO on future sales strategy
• Research and source new and up and coming directing/creative talent. Keep abreast of our competitors talent and projects and forward plan for quiet periods through a sales and marketing plan
• Monitor the satisfaction of existing clients and ensure that they continue to use The Mill
• Develop and maintain an ‘ear’ to the market and disseminate relevant information to the production team and key staff at The Mill
• Ensure the most effective use of resources and drive the highest end creative work with effective production and delivery of projects to budget and time
• Attend industry events

Production

• Plan and set budgets, manage negotiations and quotations with key clients. As such the EP will be instrumental in delivering increased sales and margin and achieving set targets
• Oversee quotations and sales pitches with clients as necessary with more junior members of production
• Ensure the most effective use of the company’s technical, creative and personnel resources to deliver a successful and profitable outcome on all projects undertaken
• Drive and manage the highest end creative work with effective production and delivery of projects to budget and time
• Supervise and ensure quality control on all projects and give feedback when required to appropriate personnel
• Ensure that quality standards and good working practices are met on all projects undertaken
• Ensure that we optimise group resources by liaising with other offices to identify and implement work share opportunities, taking responsibility to drive success in these projects

Management

• Manage the Production members of the department
• Weekly and monthly oversight of targets
• Weekly WIP meeting to track progress of projects vs. Bid / Budget
• Create and deliver financial reports for the Management Board as required
• Work to help deliver the correct discount levels and deliver all projects on track

Qualifications

Key Performance Indicators

• The efficient running of their team
• Encouragement and leadership of team in sales and client entertainment
• The effective resolution of most day to day Production issues within the team
• The timely reporting of any relevant issue that the HoP should know about
• Well monitored projects with accurate, well written bids.
• Engaging, well thought out pitches in line with The Mill aesthetic
• Negotiation of overages where appropriate
• An engaged and challenged group of artists doing exciting work
• Attending appropriate award ceremonies

Additional Information

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If you require assistance applying, please reach out to [email protected] and we’ll be happy to assist. 

At The Mill, we want to work with the best people and we want them to have a great career with us. We will make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process and beyond to help people shine and enable them to show us their skills and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the needs of a diverse workforce. We will offer flexible working practices and make relevant workplace adjustments for employees who need them to be at their best.
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LOOKING FOR LOCAL SAVANNAH, GA, and SURROUNDING AREA ACTORS ONLY! THIS IS AN INDIE FILM THAT’S NON-PAID AND NON-UNION.

I’m casting 21-23 actors or aspiring actors for an upcoming four-episode drama series being filmed in the Savannah local area. Filming will begin the 4th week of March 2022.

This is an independent film loosely based on some true events. With danger at every twist and turn, this suspenseful story follows the distrustful relationship of a non-traditional family and the dealings of the family business that is proven to be lucrative with a local government official.

These are all speaking roles. Each actor will receive film credit and a 60-90 reel of their part. Meals will be provided for each day of filming.

Men must be at least 5’9 or taller with a muscular or athletic build. Arm or neck tattoos, long or short hair is okay for some of the characters. (12 actors ages 20-60, Black, White, and Latino).

Male (1 actor age 16-18 Black or Latino)

Male (1 actor age 45-50 slightly husky-Middle Eastern, Black, Latino)

Mayor (1 actor, male age 55-60 Black)

Mayor Asst ( 1 actor, male 30-36 Black)

Alpha Female (1 actor age 45-55 Black or Latino)

Female Security for Alpha Female (1 actor age 20-30)

Female (2 actors age 25-35 Black, White, Latino)

Dancer/Stripper (1 actor age 21-30)

No experience is necessary but must be able to perform basic acting skills and follow directions. Please submit a 60-second monologue or a previous movie reel along with a current headshot. Please submit the required information to [email protected] for consideration by January 29, 2022.

An April Fool’s Joke Film in association with Solar Plexxus Productions/Casting

LOS ANGELES – SQUARE COMMERCIAL

NO TRAVEL PAID, MUST BE LOCAL, OR SELF REPORT.

Callbacks via ZOOM,  Jan 31

Work Information Los Angeles, CA

• Feb 23 – Feb 25
• Feb 28- Mar 02

Rate: $650/12 hr day + $4000 buyout

See all roles below:

LANDSCAPER – Pacific Islander Male

• medium build guy, long hair, mid 30’s – 40’s

NAIL SALON CUSTOMER 

• White female, mid 20’s

NAIL SALON SELLER 

• Korean female, mid 30s

SURF BUYER 

• White female, medium – athletic build, late 20s

SURF INSTRUCTOR/SELLER

• Filipino or White male, man buns encouraged, athletic build, surf experience, 30s

FLOWER SHOP BUYER 

• African American male, mid 30s 

FLOWER SHOP SELLER 

• White, female, medium-bigger build, late 30s

JEWELRY SHOP BUYER 

• Persian looking female, olive skin, early 30s

RETAIL BUYER

• White male, average build, mid 40s

RETAIL SELLER 

• African American female, early 30s

LANDSCAPER CUSTOMER 

• Middle Eastern type male, “work hands”, early 30s

JEWELRY SHOP SELLER

• African American female with a sense of fashion, thin-medium build, early 30s

*Disney/FX Series Huge Upscale Party Scene*

Brand New Disney/FX Series Looking For Males and Females 18-70 yrs old, any ethnicity,  to work as UPSCALE PARTY GUESTS on Friday February 4th! Costume fittings start next week! You must get costume fit! Must COVID test TWICE prior to the work day, ( Wednesday and Thursday)

Per Disneys policy, We are a mandatory Zone A feature and all talent must be fully vaccinated and able to provide a vaccine card!

Pay Rate: $150/12

COVID bump: $50

Casting Call – Non TX TV Pilot – Young Actors

We are searching for actors for three leading roles in a NON TX TV Pilot which if commissioned will go to series.

• Charley: Female, Manchester Accent. Playing age 15 years – actors must be over 16 to play this role.
• Kai: Male, Manchester Accent. Playing Age 13 years.
• Angel: Female, Manchester Accent. Playing Age 10 years. Actors must be 9 years old or over

All applicants must be completely available from Mid February – Mid March 2022

We are committed to diverse, inclusive casting. We welcome applications from trans/non-binary performers, and performers with disabilities. Unfortunately, we cannot reply to all applicants but will be in touch if we feel you may be right for the roles. 

Casting Call

Location: Los Angeles

Seeking: 

• Boys for a fun nail editorial

Shooting:

• February, 11

Paid

Lip Sync Promo Vid

24 Hour Story Post

15 Seconds minimum

PAID

Looking for the following:

• Active People
• Aged between 18 – 70
• Including: Running, cycling, yoga, skateboarding, basketball, tai chi, etc.

Diverse in ethnicity, age, and body type.

Miami Casting Call

Video Shoot

• Seeking Darkskin Female Models
• January 22 – 23

Time: TBD

Location: Miami, Florida

Compensated

Atlanta Casting Call

Major EDM Artist & Major Hip Hop Artist Music Video

Looking For:

• Featured Dancers
• Female
• Any Ethnicity
• Ages 18 to 28
• Eccentric – Unique Features

Featured Models

• Female
• Any Ethnicity
• Ages 18 to 28
• Eccentric – Unique Features

Rate: $200 (10 to 12 Hours)

Shoot Dates:

• January 20th – Thursday