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***MAGNUM PI CASTING CALL***
Magnum PI is looking for men and women to play DOCKWORKERS with CARS for 1/7.
Please also note that we just became a Mandatory Zone A Vaccinated Production so all adults have to be vaccinated before they join us on set (no exemptions).
*NASHVILLE TN* CASTING NOTICE
Project Type: Digital Commercial
Union Status: NON-UNION
Rate of Pay:
- $800.00/day per person (for up to 12 hour day) ($3200/day for a family of 4 people) +20% if agency represented
- FULL BUYOUT – Usage: All Digital, No Broadcast, In Perpetuity
Casting Director: Tina Kerr
FILMING DATE: TBD – will be ONE date during the week of 1/17/22-1/22/22. Should have open availability to work on any of these dates if selected. *Possible Zoom Callbacks on 1/11/22
Shoot Location: NASHVILLE, TN
NASHVILLE TN LOCAL HIRE ONLY!! (Travel/accommodation is NOT provided)
SPECIAL NOTE: REAL FAMILIES are ideal but not required – please let us know if you have a real family unit that fits the talent specs
Roles:
FAMILY of FOUR (4)
- MOM & DAD with KIDS, conservative, wholesome, all ethnicities, *Dad MUST have some experience with an outdoor grill/grilling experience. We would like to try to book real families with at least (2) children. If your family is smaller or larger than 4 people, please submit your entire family as long as you would be comfortable with nor everyone possibly being selected (or if smaller than 4 people, we would add to your “family”)
***MAGNUM PI CASTING CALL***
Magnum PI is looking for men and women ages 25-45 to play FBI for 1/6.
Please also note that we just became a Mandatory Zone A Vaccinated Production so all adults have to be vaccinated before they join us on set (no exemptions).
*** UNION SUBMISSIONS ONLY ***
Must be registered with Central Casting!!!!!
Must pass COVID test to work. Even if you test negative, you are not confirmed for work unless we send you details confirming the shoot day.
Kira is taking submissions for a show seeking background actors with REAL law enforcement experience. Covid test SATURDAY 1/8 and SUNDAY 1/9, work MONDAY 1/10. Please only submit if you have actual law enforcement experience.
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.
** BACKGROUND BCS6 LAST EPISODE FILMING WEEKENDS
For the last episode, we will also be filming on Weekends so if you haven’t been on BCS6 yet and want to be, pls submit.
EXPERIENCE: PLS INDICATE IF YOU HAVE BEEN ON ALREADY & IF SO WHAT ROLE YOU PLAYED. We prefer that you have not been featured this season. If you have worked with us, please include when and how we have booked you. We love new faces! If you have not been on please let us know.
PRODUCTION UPDATE
We have been advised by Production the following, effective October 2021, :
“Per this production’s newly implemented vaccine policy, everyone in the Performance Zone must be fully vaccinated and provide valid proof of vaccinated status.” The Performance Zone includes all Background Artists.
SEEKING 9 -15 year olds and a BASEBALL COACH for 1968 BASEBALL SCENE!
*YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE REGISTERED WITH CENTRAL CASTING!* We would love real teams, or portions of teams who have and can play together!
Show: The Wonder Years
Work Dates: Covid Test Thur 1/6, 2nd Covid Test Sat 1/8, Third Covid Test Mon 1/10, Fitting Wed 1/12 and filming on Fri 1/14
*Due to the rise in covid cases, this show is requiring THREE negative covid tests prior to filming. Must be available ALL dates*
Rate: $100/10 filming + $25/2 PER COVID Test & Fitting date
Covid Testing will be in Midtown Atlanta, GA – Filming and fitting will be in Stone Mountain, GA
We are looking for minors who can portray African American boys who are 9-15 years old to play baseball players. Baseball experience is preferred! Sizes should be average as vintage baseball uniforms and gear will be provided! This is a PERIOD show, so no locs, braids, twists, or other modern hair cuts or styles. All Minors must have an accompanying adult that fits the below guidelines as well.
Additionally, we are seeking a male who can portray African American COACH, who appears 30-50 years old with little league or other baseball experience. This is a PERIOD show, so no locs, braids, twists, or other modern hair cuts or styles. Rate for the Coach is $175/12!
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.
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. 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 and meet the vaccination guidelines above – 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
Show: The Wonder Years
Rate: $100/10 (Filming Rate) – $25/2 (Testing Rate)
Location: Testing in Midtown Atlanta, filming & fittings in Stone Mountain
Date(s): Filming begins 1/12/2022 with multiple work dates through 3/10/2022
- Role – The Wonder Years is looking for minors aged 9-15yrs that appear to be or can portray Caucasian students. Please note, this is a 1960’s period piece, so all wardrobe will be provided, but we cannot use modern haircuts, or unnatural hair colors. We are now accepting submissions from minors who fit this category to register with Central Casting GA!
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). This applies to all minors age 5+, as well as the parent(s)/guardian(s) accompanying them to set.
Or
(2) have a disability or sincerely held religious belief that prevents vaccination.
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. As such, please do NOT send your evidence to Central Casting. This applies to all minors age 5+, as well as the parent(s)/guardian(s) accompanying them to set.
We are looking for men and women 25 – 50 years old or so – all ethnicities – that could currently be available 1/25 through 1/28 – it’s for an ad and placement can vary over those 4 dates – but great rates
** BACKGROUND WITH MOTORCYCLE & Helmet
FILM DAYS – SUNDAY 30 JAN
LOCATION – ABQ Area
This is “BACKGROUND RATE” guaranteed 8 and OT after 8hrs & $25 Car Bump
EXPERIENCE: PLS INDICATE IF YOU HAVE BEEN ON ALREADY & IF SO WHAT ROLE YOU PLAYED. We prefer that you have not been featured this season. If you have worked with us, please include when and how we have booked you. We love new faces! If you have not been on please let us know.
PRODUCTION UPDATE
We have been advised by Production the following, effective October 2021, :
“Per this production’s newly implemented vaccine policy, everyone in the Performance Zone must be fully vaccinated and provide valid proof of vaccinated status.” The Performance Zone includes all Background Artists.
We’re looking for a brilliant creative producer with 8-10 years of experience in fashion to join a growing and ambitious team.
The opportunity:
ME+EM is one of the UK’s fastest-growing direct to consumer luxury fashion brands. With UK and global growth going from strength to strength our Brand and Creative team is expanding to hire a Creative Producer to lead our production across video and stills, liaising closely with talent, photographers and video teams.
Reporting into the Brand Communications Director, you’ll join an ambitious team of graphic designers, a motion designer, artworkers, editors and work with some of London’s best stylists and fashion photographers.
As a direct-to-consumer brand we operate in a truly multi-channel sense with six London stores, concessions in Harrods and Selfridges, production of a monthly book (global), monthly digital campaigns (global) and weekly emails (global). The brand is loved by celebrities, models as well as the global style set for our mantra of “Intelligent Style, Now and Forever” underpinned by our four pillars: Flattering, Functional, Fair and Forever.
About you:
You’ll have 8-10 years experience in creative production in London and Europe, with a little black book of creative contacts and a deep understanding of talent agencies across models, photographers, hair and makeup teams and videographers. You have deep knowledge of locations abroad, in London and across the UK that support our monthly creative production needs.
You’ll have experience negotiating contracts, rights usage and delivering production perfectly to creative briefs led by our acting Creative Director and Clare Hornby, our Founder and Chief Creative Officer. You’ve got experience working with some of the world’s leading creative teams on set, but also deeply understand how assets will come to life across our channels to ensure that suppliers are delivering against our briefs.
Objectives and Key results:
- Leading creative production in-house across Campaign and eCommerce shoots in the UK and abroad
- Sourcing photographers, videographers, hair and makeup artists and casting teams to support our acting Creative Director’s vision for the brand
- Negotiating contracts with suppliers: models, photographers, casting directors, hair and makeup artists and videographers including costs, rights usage and building strong relationships across the industry
- Location sourcing through a network of location companies and your own experiences
- Carrying out recce’s with creative teams ahead of shoots
- Sourcing equipment for shoots once a creative brief is set with talent
- Setting up quarterly casting days to set up models for upcoming seasons
- Sourcing props and materials for shoots
- Managing, reconciling and forecasting creative budgets; you’ll deliver the year’s work at or below the agreed budget
- Successfully managing a Junior Producer so that they grow in the business and support the team
- Working closely with external suppliers and our internal design team to deliver assets in a timely manner to expedite selects and retouching
- Working closely with the Brand Communications Director to map out the year and ensure that annual planning across creative, trading and eCommerce teams is aligned
- Supporting the Brand Communications Director on workflow management for campaign briefs once assets are back at the Studio
Your style and mindset:
- Your taste levels are high and understand the luxury space; this aids your talent sourcing
- You’re proactive and super organised
- You inspire and motivate teams
- You are positive and solutions-focussed; nothing is impossible
- On set you keep teams on track while building supportive relationships
- You manage up to senior leaders and keep key stakeholders informed
- You have a passion for great design and love fashion
- You’re customer obsessed and not only think about production, but also where our creative ends up in execution
About ME+EM
At ME+EM, we don’t believe that modern women should have to choose between quality and cost; between contemporary trends and clothes they can actually function and look great in. Each and every piece is designed to be incredibly flattering, refreshingly functional and to last forever. Put simply, this is ‘Intelligent style, now and forever’. We design everything in-house and go straight to luxury manufacturers ourselves. No third parties mean no unnecessary mark-ups. It’s the simple reason why we can offer luxury quality for an accessible price. We are proud to say that ME+EM was the very first luxury brand in the UK to disrupt the market in this way, paving the way for a new vision of womenswear.
Equality and Diversity:
We promote a working environment in which diversity is recognised, valued and encouraged. We acknowledge the multi-cultural and diverse nature of the UK workforce and society in general. We are committed to principles of fairness and mutual respect where everyone accepts the concept of individual responsibility. It is therefore your responsibility to make sure you observe and adhere to this policy at all times.
Organisational Values:
As part of your role, it is important that you operate within the following key organisational values:
+ That everyone is treated equally and with respect.
+ That everyone is responsible in contributing positively to our culture of equality, diversity and support.
+ That we accept, individually and as a brand, our social and environmental responsibility in our local and wider communities.
The post holder must at all times adhere to ME+EM’s Equality Policy and Diversity Policy. This job description is indicative and does not exclude other duties which may be required and that are generally consistent with the role.
ME+EM Ltd