Georgia Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

“JACKPOT!” // DIRECTOR SELECTION – SPECIALTY LPA AGENTS – WHEELCHAIR USER & PLUS SIZE MODEL TYPE // 20-50yrs // FILMS 4.3 // Sub Request

Casting TaylorMade (Casting™)  has many IMPORTANT roles to book on the Feature Film “JACKPOT!” We need background artists to play SPECIALTY LPA AGENTS & STAFF for a crucial scene. We need a WHEELCHAIR USER & a PLUS SIZE MODEL TYPE. It would be best if you were available/local to Atlanta for the duration of filming (March 3rd – April 27th), as dates could change.

Roles & details are listed below. Please submit your availability in the form below.

LPA AGENT (WHEELCHAIR USER) – Director Selection

RATE: $200/12

COVID BUMP: $30

FITTING BUMP: $50

AGE: 20 – 50

GENDER: ALL

ETHNICITY: ALL

DETAILS : 

Physically fit. Generally good-looking. Please upload a full-length photo in a wheelchair in your photo submission. We want to book REAL wheelchair users for this role.

SCHEDULE :

MANDATORY FITTING DATE:

TBD – We will send you a signup email for multiple days to choose from for your fitting.

MANDATORY FILMING & COVID TESTING DATES :
3/31 (FRI) – COVID TEST
4/3 (MON) – FILMING

FILMING/TESTING/FITTING LOCATION: IN/AROUND ATLANTA

LPA AGENT (PLUS SIZE MODEL TYPE) – Director Selection

RATE: $200/12

COVID BUMP: $30

FITTING BUMP: $50

AGE: 20 – 50

GENDER: FEMALE

ETHNICITY: ALL

DETAILS : 

PLUS SIZE MODEL TYPE! Generally good-looking. Model types. Please upload a full-length photo in your photo submission.

SCHEDULE :

MANDATORY FITTING DATE:

TBD – We will send you a signup email for multiple days to choose from for your fitting.

MANDATORY FILMING & COVID TESTING DATES :
3/31 (FRI) – COVID TEST
4/3 (MON) – FILMING

FILMING/TESTING/FITTING LOCATION: IN/AROUND ATLANTA

IMPORTANT NOTES

1. ALL VACCINATION STATUSES CONSIDERED
2. YOUR FILMING & COVID DETAILS (LOCATION, TIME, WARDROBE) WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU THE EVENING BEFORE YOUR FILMING / COVID DATE(S).
3. ONCE WE HAVE MADE CONTACT TO BOOK YOU, YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL WITH A LINK TO SCHEDULE YOUR FITTING DATE & TIME – PLEASE SIGN UP AS soon as you get a chance. So that you know – your fitting will take 3 hours.

You do NOT need to be VACCINATED to work on this production.

Crew Call: Royal Bake-Off

Small feature film:

Specific Crew Needs are:

• Grip and Electric

2nd AC

Non-union – Paid: 

Shooting Dates are 3/21 – 4/5

Log Line: Allie and Marily are rivals since their bakeries are across the street. Their rivalry intensifies when the Royal Prince of Samavia enters town looking for a baker for his brother’s coronation.

When Allie and the Royal Prince hit it off, he might be in the market for more than just a terrific cake. But will the sneaky Marilyn let Allie get it all: the gig and the prince? Of course not.

We are hiring Voice Actors for a special project on March 22nd in Atlanta.

Rate $150/5. [Local Talent only]

NOW CASTING PAID AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE EXTRAS, AGES 18+ to portray MALE SOLDIERS for new NETFLIX & Tyler Perry Studios movie SIX TRIPLE EIGHT (6888) filming in Atlanta, GA.

COVID TEST: Thursday March 16, 2023 (between the hours of 6 AM-10 AM)

FITTING: Friday, March 17, 2023 (1-hour  time slots available between 8 am and 5:30 pm) 

FILM: March 30, 2023

RATE: $175/12(DAILY) + $50 FITTING BUMP + $25 COVID 

These specific roles will TENTATIVELY shoot on the LISTED ABOVE DATE FOR CONTINUITY (must be available for these dates. If not, please wait for another casting)

• 20 AFRICAN-AMERICAN MALE SOLDIERS

Race: AFRICAN AMERICAN

Age: 18+ 

This movie takes place in the 1940s; particular looks will only allow some to be in this movie. Please, no modern hairstyles, no locs, no facial hair, and no colored hair will be allowed in this movie during filming.

For this booking, you will have to attend a MANDATORY fitting. The correct times are an hour each. 

Must be available for COVID-19 testing at our testing location in Atlanta. No outside Covid test from anywhere else will be allowed. If interested in working this position and these dates, testing goes as stated above with the specific filming dates.

Testing is NASAL PCR, and you will receive a $25 COVID TESTING BUMP on your voucher the day you report to set for each test taken. YOU MUST REPORT TO SET TO RECEIVE THIS BUMP! Tests from other productions are invalid on this set as each show has its own Covid guidelines and labs. Your results must come from the designated lab that all cast and crew use on this production.

NOW CASTING 1 PAID REAL PIANO PLAYER EXTRA, Ages 18+, for the new NETFLIX & TYLER PERRY movie “MEA CULPA” filming here in Atlanta, GA. 

We are casting for the following specific extras for scenes:
• PIANO PLAYER 
YOU MUST KNOW HOW TO PLAY THIS INSTRUMENT AS YOU WILL BE ON A PLAYBACK TRACK. PRODUCTION HAS AN INSTRUMENT ON SET.

Wardrobe requests you have a BLACK SUIT for the scene.

Filming: WEDNESDAY, March 15, 2023

Testing: (Covid Test: TUESDAY 3/14 @ 6AM-9AM)

Race: ALL RACES

Age: 18 and up

Rate: $300/12 + $25 Covid Test

Prelim Call Time: TBD (Please have open availability on the day of interest)

WE ASK THAT WHEN BOOKED AS A PAID EXTRA, YOU BE PREPARED TO WORK AT LEAST A 12HR WORK DAY AS WE DON’T KNOW HOW LONG YOU WILL BE, SPECIALLY ON SET… SO PLEASE HAVE OPEN AVAILABILITY FOR THE DAY YOU SUBMIT FOR.

COVID TESTING:
The new studio policy is that 1 MANDATORY COVID TEST the day before work is required whether you are vaccinated or not. You will be paid $25 for each test taken.

Must be available for COVID-19 testing at our remote testing location in Atlanta. No outside Covid test from anywhere else will be allowed. If interested in working this position and these dates, testing goes as stated above with the specific filming dates.

Testing is NASAL PCR, and you will receive a $25 COVID TESTING BUMP on your voucher the day you report to set for each test taken. YOU MUST REPORT TO SET TO RECEIVE THIS BUMP! Tests from other productions are invalid on this set as each show has its own Covid guidelines and labs. Your results must come from the designated lab that all cast and crew use on this production.

The rate for extras on this production is $300 for 12hrs of work, which you will receive in the form of a check in the mail 2 to 3 weeks after filming.

Position Title:            Senior Manager, Production & Entertainment             

Department:                Production       

Classification:            Exempt              

Direct Report:            Senior Director, Guest Experience      

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Production & Entertainment serves as the department leader for the Production Department and oversees all Entertainment initiatives at the Aquarium. The Senior Manager, Production & Entertainment will assist the Sr. Director, Guest Experience in the creation and development of the Entertainment programming package and be responsible for the oversight and implementation of all production and design elements to complement and support that programming. The Senior Manager, Production & Entertainment serves as the Operations Leader and primary Production liaison for the in-house Theaters, as well as other Entertainment spaces around the Facility as required/assigned. The Senior Manager, Production & Entertainment is responsible for ongoing support of all Entertainment product and related facilities and assets, and for maintaining the artistic integrity and creative intent for all Guest programming as set by the Creative Team and Georgia Aquarium Senior Leadership.

Responsibilities:

Production & Operations: 

1. Provide management, daily operational control, and maintenance oversight for all aspects of the productions in the each of the Theaters, other Facility Venues, including general Production and Special Event support.
2. Manage, supervise, and support all Production departments and personnel including Stage Management/Admin, Lighting, Audio, Video, Staging/Scenic, Special Effects, Costuming/Props and Performance Personnel.
3. Assist the Sr. Director, Guest Experience in the creation, development and implementation of new presentations, content, and other guest programming/entertainment initiatives as directed by the Senior Leadership team.
4. Develop and maintain Operating Budgets and New Project Production budgets as needed.
5. Adhere to all budget parameters and other financial guidelines as required/directed, including forecasting, and providing contingencies for unexpected needs/situations.
6. Establish and cultivate relationships with Vendors and other Partners to provide necessary services to support and enhance the Artistic and Operational needs of the Entertainment Programming.
7. Set all performance and rehearsal call times and daily venue schedules to support operational needs as required by the GAI Operational / Special Events Calendars.
8. Oversee the preparation of weekly staff schedules.
9. Maintain accurate attendance/ personnel records for all Production staff.
10. Assist in the mentoring, training, and development of all Production personnel.
11. Function as liaison and conduct regularly scheduled production meetings with Production, front of house and back of house team members, Creative Services, Guest Programs, Guest Services, Sales, Events, and other in-house departments as required.
12. Oversee the organized operation of all backstage areas including stage, wings, dressing rooms, work rooms and storage rooms.
13. Coordinate with Plant Engineering on the oversight, proper upkeep and maintenance of the primary Theaters and other Entertainment performance spaces and theater systems/equipment as required.
14. Develop and implement Standard Operating Guidelines for all departments in concert with sub-department leads.
15. Prepare and distribute Venue/Performance Reports as required by the Production.
16. Coordinate and support load-ins, turn-a-rounds and strikes as needed/required.

Production Liaison:

1. Serve as liaison between Production/operations and front of house operations and back of house operations (Ticketing, Usher Staff, Plant Engineering, Environment Operations)
2. Work Closely with Animal Husbandry staff on all animal care needs and safety precautions for animals, handlers, performers, and technicians.
3. Collaborate with Animal Husbandry on all performance, rehearsal, and maintenance schedules.
4. Collaborate with outside consultants, contractors, talent, and technical managers as needed and required.

Maintain Creative Integrity:

1. Manage and supervise all rehearsals, re-blocks, design updates.
2. Create and maintain accurate and comprehensive archival records, cue/call book, blocking and staging information.
3. Maintain strict quality control over the producers,’ directors,’ and designers’ original design and creative vision /intent for all productions.
4. Work with designers and other creative departments/personnel on ongoing development of all productions
5. In addition, the Sr. Manager of Production & Entertainment will establish and maintain Standard Operating Guidelines and ensure adherence to all established rules and regulations.

Standard Operating Guidelines:

1. Oversee the appropriate scheduling for inspection and maintenance of all Performance space sand technical systems to follow established Standard Operating guidelines.
2. Work with Production team to ensure accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive maintenance records are kept.
3. Establish and maintain contingency and emergency procedures pertinent to all areas of Production facility operations, including response and recovery scenario rehearsal as appropriate.

Rules and Regulations:

1. Enforce and adhere to all rules and regulations of the company including but not limited to those outlined in the employee handbook or other documentation.
2. Enforce and adhere to all health and safety standards and regulations.
3. Enforce and adhere to all facility/building codes.
4. Enforce and adhere to OSHA regulations and safety procedures.

1. Participate in Aquarium’s cost reduction, budget, and strategic planning process.

Qualifications:

1. College degree— or equivalent professional work experience
2. Minimum five (5) years’ experience in Live Entertainment and Special Events production and management
3. Minimum three (3) years’ experience in a similar management position
4. Minimum three (3) years’ experiences preparing and maintaining multi-department labor and expense budgets.
5. Minimum three (3) experience with Conceptualizing / Scripting/ Managing the design process for live entertainment and special events content / programming.
6. Possess basic knowledge of all live entertainment, theatrical and special event production, and operations for all departments. Specifically: Scenic/Carpentry, Automation, Special Effects, Video, Audio, Rigging, Lighting and Costuming /Props
7. Ability to analyze and negotiate contracts with vendors.
8. Possess strong office computer skills. Specifically: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, PowerPoint.
9. Ability to swim and/or comfortable around aquatic environments/water.
10. Creative thinker with effective troubleshooting skills
11. Effective collaborator with the ability to build and nurture professional relationships.
12. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
13. Professional Appearance & Demeanor
14. Possess the highest level of motivation, pride in work and leadership.
15. Remain flexible and available to work long hours, as needed, on a potentially fluctuating schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
16. Excellent ability to organize, manage time and set priorities to meet deadlines and accomplish goals.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.      

Commitment:

I commit to the Georgia Aquarium, Inc. the following:

Vision:  To be the Premier Aquarium in the World for Science, Entertainment, Education and Conservation.

Mission:  Georgia Aquarium is a nonprofit committed to inspiring awareness and preservation of our ocean and aquatic animals worldwide.

Values: Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Innovation, Leadership, Excellence, Appreciation & Inclusion

Georgia Aquarium

NOW CASTING! PLEASE SHARE!!
NEW MARVEL PROJECT!!

Central Casting is currently searching for:

• men and women
• who appear ages 30s-60s
• to portray upscale Asian Dignitary types.

COVID test in Atlanta, GA, March 27th, to film in Fayetteville, GA March 29th. 

NOW CASTING PAID AFRICAN AMERICAN FEMALE and MALE EXTRAS, AGES 18+ to portray CITY NEIGHBORS for new NETFLIX & Tyler Perry Studios movie SIX TRIPLE EIGHT (6888) filming in Atlanta, GA.

COVID TEST #1: Tuesday, March 14, 2023 (between the hours of 6 AM-10 AM)

FITTING: Wednesday, March 15, 2023 (1-hour  time slots available between 8 am and 5:30 pm) 

FILM (2-DAY BOOKING) – March 27 and March 28, 2023

RATE: $175/12(DAILY) + $50 FITTING BUMP + $25 COVID 

CAB Castings, LLC. is now casting for the following specific extras for this project:

These specific roles will TENTATIVELY shoot on BOTH DAYS LISTED ABOVE FOR CONTINUITY (must be available for these dates. If not, please wait for another casting.)

25 AFRICAN AMERICAN FEMALE and MALE CITY NEIGHBORS

Race: AFRICAN AMERICAN

Age: 18+ 

This movie takes place in the 1940s; particular looks will only allow some to be in this movie. Please, no modern hairstyles, no locs, no facial hair, no colored hair, no Lash extensions, or long acrylic nails will be allowed in this movie during filming.

Rate: $175/12 (Daily)
+ $25 Hiring Covid Test
For this booking, you will have to attend a MANDATORY fitting. The correct times are an hour each. 

FITTING: Wednesday, March 15, 2023

The rate for wardrobe fitting: is $50

Must be available for COVID-19 testing at our testing location in Atlanta. No outside Covid test from anywhere else will be allowed. If interested in working this position and these dates, testing goes as stated above with the specific filming dates.

Testing is NASAL PCR, and you will receive a $25 COVID TESTING BUMP on your voucher the day you report to set for each test taken. YOU MUST REPORT TO SET TO RECEIVE THIS BUMP! Tests from other productions are invalid on this set as each show has its own Covid guidelines and labs. Your results must come from the designated lab that all cast and crew use on this production.

The rate for extras on this production is $175 for 12hrs of work which you will receive in the form of a check in the mail 2 to 3 weeks after filming.