Music Video Casting Calls and Auditions

Casting Call: Amplitude Brand Film

Project Description:
We’re creating a 60-second brand awareness film for a startup specializing in B2B data analytics. The shoot will take place over one day in a studio located in the East Bay. The film requires one talent to act in a ‘host’ style, delivering a scripted message and interacting with simple props. This film aims to elevate brand visibility and engage a professional audience with a mix of informative content and charismatic presentation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Deliver scripted content in a host/presenter style, engaging with the audience through direct address.
• Interact with simple props as required to enhance the message delivery.
• Work closely with the director and production team to capture the brand’s essence and message effectively.
• Bring a playful, confident, and approachable energy to the set, contributing to a positive working environment and an engaging film presence.

Cast Requirements:

• Age: 25-35, Male or Female.
• Open to all races and nationalities.
• Attributes: Smart, confident, approachable, and possesses a carefree quality. Should have a natural smile, grace, and an easy flow in speech.
• Background in comedy and presentation is highly advantageous.
• Must be able to pronounce technical jargon naturally and make it sound conversational.
• Should strike a balance between being lighthearted and funny without being overly cheesy. The ideal candidate is energetic and smart, yet not over the top.

Ideal Candidate:
We are looking for someone who embodies a blend of intelligence, confidence, and warmth. The ideal candidate should be someone audiences naturally gravitate towards and feel at ease with, conveying a sense that they have life figured out, allowing their charismatic and fun-loving personality to shine through. Your delivery should feel like a seamless conversation with the audience, showcasing your ability to navigate complex topics with ease and charm.

Compensation: $1500, plus 20% agency booking fee if represented

Casting Call: Young Students for Educational Tech Video

Company Overview: A leading global education technology company is currently seeking students in 2nd grade to participate in an engaging and interactive video shoot. Our company specializes in creating innovative and interactive educational content that inspires and educates students worldwide. We are committed to showcasing real student experiences and perspectives in our products to make learning more relatable and effective.

Job Description: We are looking for enthusiastic 2nd-grade students to appear in a video, where they will be discussing a math activity in a classroom setting. The video will be unscripted to capture the genuine interactions, observations, and thoughts of the students as they engage with the math activity. This opportunity is perfect for students who are articulate, not shy about expressing their opinions, and comfortable speaking on camera in a natural, spontaneous manner.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a video shoot, discussing and interacting with other students about a math activity.
• Share thoughts, observations, and opinions organically, contributing to a lively and engaging discussion.
• Collaborate with the production team and other students to create a comfortable and dynamic learning environment on camera.
• Follow direction from the production team to ensure a smooth and efficient filming process.

Requirements:

• Must be in 2nd grade at the time of the shoot.
• Strong verbal communication skills and not afraid to express thoughts and opinions on camera.
• Comfortable with being filmed in a classroom setting, interacting with peers.
• Availability during the end of February to the first part of March for approximately 3 hours of filming.
• A guardian’s permission and availability to accompany the student to the shoot.

Compensation Details:

• This is a paid opportunity. Selected participants will receive compensation for their time and contribution to the project.
• The video shoot is expected to last approximately 3 hours.
• Specific details regarding compensation will be provided upon selection.

Casting Call: Chris Farley Look-Alike for Film Role

Job Details: We are seeking a talented actor to fill the role of a Chris Farley look-alike from the iconic film “Tommy Boy” for an upcoming project. The role requires the actor to work in Los Angeles for one or two days between February 27th and March 1st. This casting call is open to both Union and Non-Union actors.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the mannerisms and comedic style of Chris Farley’s character from “Tommy Boy.”
• Collaborate with the director and other actors to achieve the desired performance.
• Be available for costume fittings and possible makeup sessions to enhance resemblance to Chris Farley.
• Participate in promotional activities for the project as required.

Requirements:

• Male actor with a strong physical resemblance to Chris Farley.
• Height: Approximately 5’9″ (175 cm).
• Weight: Around 300 pounds (136 kg).
• Must have availability to work in Los Angeles for the specified dates.
• Acting experience in film, television, or theater is preferred.
• Must be able to take direction well and contribute positively to the film set environment.
• Comfortable with physical comedy and improvisation.
• A video reel showcasing comedic timing and performance may be requested.

Compensation:

• Competitive day rate commensurate with experience.
• If applicable, Union rates will be honored in accordance with industry standards.
• Travel and accommodation expenses will be covered if the actor does not reside in the Los Angeles area.
• Any additional promotional work will be compensated separately.

About ROKiT Productions:

ROKiT Productions is a dynamic content creator for the ROKiT Flix app, a unique platform offering a wide array of cartoons, motion comics, and more, all available for free and without any ads. Our mission is to captivate and entertain audiences with high-quality, innovative storytelling. We are currently seeking talented Voice Over Actors/Actresses to bring life to our characters and stories.

Role Overview:

As a Voice Over Actor/Actress at ROKiT Productions, you will be instrumental in creating the voices and personalities that populate our diverse range of content. This role requires versatility, creativity, and the ability to bring characters to life through your vocal performance. The hours for this position will vary based on the specific needs of our projects and the range of voices you can perform.

Responsibilities:

• Provide voice over for a variety of characters across our cartoons, motion comics, and other content.
• Collaborate with directors and producers to understand character motivations and deliver performances that align with the creative vision.
• Attend recording sessions prepared and on time, ready to perform multiple takes if necessary.
• Maintain a high level of vocal health and stamina to perform various characters and emotions.
• Be adaptable and open to feedback and direction during recording sessions.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a voice over actor/actress in cartoons, video games, dubbing, or similar projects.
• A versatile vocal range capable of performing a variety of characters, ages, and emotions.
• Ability to take direction well and adjust performances based on feedback.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Must be available to work in-person at our Sun Valley, CA, office.
• (Desired but not required) A demo reel or portfolio showcasing your voice over work.

ROKiT

Position: Assistant Video Producer / Line Producer

Location: Orem, UT (this position is in house, NO remote positions available)

At Creatably, we grow disruptive brands with long-form video campaigns.  We are  a dynamic and innovative video marketing agency located in Orem, Utah. Our mission is to help our clients build their brands and efficiently sell to their customers through the power of humor, video and online marketing. We believe in pushing the boundaries of creativity to drive results and deliver exceptional value to our clients. In other words, we help companies sell lots of stuff online using funny videos. 

We are searching for a detail-oriented individual to work with our Head of Video Production to stay on top of our rapidly expanding list of fun and exciting projects. Do you like to find a unicorn, a barbarian, and a house that kind-of looks like a castle? Do you like bringing together amazing teams of talented people and making sure they all get paid? Then you should take a look at this job.

Responsibilities:

• Help make the greatest ads on the internet. 
• Training:  Work under the existing Head of Video Production to learn Creatably framework and processes, and be willing to offer guidance to future employees.
• Assist with regular pre-production duties of a producer and/or line producer. 
• Work within budget parameters to hire and manage contractors on set.
• Help vet and choose directors for large-scale video productions. 
• Manage and organize the paper trail that comes with video production including deal memos, W-9s and release forms. 
• Work with Creatably accounting department to ensure prompt payment of contractors. 
• Help make miracles happen on set to achieve clients’ goals. 
• Act cool, calm, and collected even when it seems like the sky is falling. We can do this. 
• In-Office Collaboration: Work with a variety of departments towards a common objective in a pleasant and affable manner. 
• Contractor Collaboration: Work with a variety of video production contractors helping them work towards a common vision. 
• Strategic vision: Learn about Creatably framework for success to understand production expenses that will make a difference to the success and/or failure of a campaign. 
• Join regular strategy and writing retreats to offer personal consumer insights (and funny voices if needed)
• Laugh, occasionally. 
• Work in a fast-paced environment while keeping your cool. The greatest pressure we feel is to make something great. 

Requirements

• 2-3 years of on-set experience, ideally in the commercial or film world. 
• Experience as a LINE PRODUCER a MAJOR plus. 
• Experience working with crews of 10 or more people. 
• Experience making ads for the internet.
• Ability to pick up the phone to make things happen when people don’t get back to you. 
• Some on-set experience, ideally something bossy like a line producer or assistant director. 
• Experience with Creatably a major PLUS. 

Creatably

Executive Producer

KCCI-TV, the CBS affiliate in Des Moines, IA is looking for an Executive Producer who can oversee newscasts in a faster–paced news environment. We need someone who can construct a vision for newscasts and manage a team towards the vision. You will be a leader who can develop multi-platform content that succeeds on air, on mobile, and on social media. You are a pro when it comes to making decisions under the daily pressure and have a solid background in news producing. The Executive Producer will recruit producers and work with the News Director to implement winning strategies for each newscast. You can handle Breaking News when it comes, and when it doesn’t, oversee a compelling product that delivers interesting content to our viewers. Overseeing the product is only one facet of the job. You must also be a coach and a leader with the ability to make those you oversee better. You will report to the News Director.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of the preparation of a rundown and scripts for the newscasts
• Research, pitch, and gather enterprise news stories
• Oversight of the use of all our graphics resources to enhance our presentation
• Manage, coach, and motivate producers, reporters, and video journalists
• Respond to breaking news
• Oversight of digital response to breaking news and social media engagement
• Write compelling news stories in active voice
• Booth newscasts when needed
• Post stories and video on station website and on mobile
• Lead editorial meetings and pitch enterprise stories in editorial meetings
• Perform administrative responsibilities including scheduling, performance reviews, training and providing important feedback.
• Communicate with news staff, promotions, and production/engineering

Requirements

• Three years producing experience
• Have demonstrated experience in writing and be able to think visually
• Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously
• Summarize information into easy-to-understand components
• Creative presentation style, and ability to showcase all resources and elements
• Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
• Adobe Premier editing system
• Related military experience will be considered

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst’s benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family’s needs

About Company

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and operates 33 television and two radio stations serving 26 media markets across 39 states reaching over 21 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry’s premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

Hearst

Company: VIMERGY

Position: Creative Director

Location: 4 days on-site (M-Th) – 3301 N University Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33065

Duration: Full-time

Must-haves:

7+ years’ experience in a creative leadership role

Experience managing a creative team

Expert Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.)

Portfolio displaying visual design, branding, and creative campaign development

Concept development

Project management skills

Plusses:

Video editing

CPG industry experience

Day to Day: Our client is looking for a highly motivated and passionate Creative Director to join the Brand team. The Creative Director will own the creative vision and execution to elevate the company’s brand name and vision. This individual will be responsible for the overall visual representation of the brand across all channels, ensuring the consistency of brand imagery and design language. The Creative Director will lead an internal creative team and agency partners in the strategic development of visual messages and design deliverables and manage all creative efforts. This role will prioritize creative projects and resources based on short-term and long-term objectives, establishing production schedules and ensuring the fulfillment of internal stakeholder needs. The Creative Director will review and approve designs and visual concepts developed by the team, ensuring deliverables effectively address marketing goals and challenges. The idea candidate will be a storyteller at heart that thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is able to balance creative, strategic and revenue goals.

Screening Questions:

• What is a big creative idea you’ve come up with and brought to market?
• Have you been able to either reposition or launch a brand with creative? What was it before, and what was ultimately the new direction?
• How do you get into the head of the consumer and connect with them?

Internal Notes:

• Managing a team of 3-4 direct reports (social media manager, content manager, graphics manager, etc.)
• Must have high-level vision and strategy, but then also hands-on in executing creative ideas
• Upcoming projects: full brand refresh on the design side – new logo, new labels, new packaging, new visual identity, etc.
• Relocation packages available for any candidates open to relocate!

Insight Global

Casting Call: Unique Opportunity for Real People in Diverse Roles

We are excited to announce a casting call for an upcoming project in collaboration with a leading Tech Company. We are seeking individuals and groups from various walks of life to bring authenticity and diversity to our project. This is an excellent opportunity for those who fit the following categories:

• Multi-Gen Families: We are looking for families with members spanning multiple generations to showcase the diversity and unity of family dynamics.
• Real Food Truck/Stand Owners: If you own or operate a food truck or stand, we want you! Bring your culinary skills and entrepreneurial spirit to the screen.
• Bike Messengers: Agile, dynamic, and navigating the city with ease, bike messengers are vital to our project’s authenticity.
• Real Couples: Couples who share a genuine connection and can convey their relationship on camera.
• Real Friends: Groups of friends who can exhibit their camaraderie and shared experiences.

Project Details:

• Shoot Dates: March 14-21, 2024
• Fit Date: March 12-13, 2024 (Note: Multiple shoot days are not guaranteed)
• Location: Los Angeles, CA (Talent must work as locals)

Compensation:

• Adults:

  • Wardrobe Fitting: $400 for a maximum of 3 hours (if applicable)
  • Session Rate: $600 for a 10-hour session, including COVID-19 testing (excluding meals)
  • Print Usage Rate: $3000, covering term, territory, and media (guaranteed at time of booking)
  • Video Usage Rate: $1500, covering term, territory, and media (guaranteed at time of booking)

• Minors:

  • Wardrobe Fitting: $150 for a maximum of 3 hours (if applicable)
  • Session Rate: $450 for the maximum time allowed on set, including COVID-19 testing (excluding meals)
  • Print Usage Rate: $1500, covering term, territory, and media (guaranteed at time of booking)
  • Video Usage Rate: $1000, covering term, territory, and media (guaranteed at time of booking)

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in fittings and shoot days as scheduled.
• Bring authenticity and enthusiasm to your role.
• Collaborate with the production team and follow directions as needed.

Requirements:

• Must fit into one of the specified categories (Multi-Gen Families, Food Truck/Stand Owners, Bike Messengers, Real Couples, Real Friends).
• Available for the entirety of the shoot and fit dates.
• Able to work as a local in Los Angeles.
• Comfortable with being filmed and photographed for commercial use.

Casting Call: Senior Participants for Pharmaceutical Campaign

Job Description: Milo Casting is on the lookout for vibrant seniors from Barrie and Sudbury to be the face of an upcoming pharmaceutical campaign. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are interested in gaining experience in the commercial and advertisement sector. No prior on-set experience is required, making this an excellent chance for those looking to step into the world of acting and modeling without the need for a resume filled with related roles.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a professional photoshoot and/or video shoot for the campaign.
• Follow directions from the director and crew during the production.
• Be prepared to have the production filmed in the driveway/front area of your own home.
• Be available for the entirety of the shoot, as scheduled by the production team.

Requirements:

• Must be a senior aged between 65 to 80 years old.
• Open to any ethnicity and any gender orientation.
• Must reside in Sudbury or Barrie, Ontario, Canada.
• Must be comfortable with the production team filming at your residence.
• No previous set experience is required.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and comfortable in front of the camera.

Compensation: Selected participants will be compensated between $2000 to $3500, depending on the usage of the final product in the campaign.

Casting Call: Gamers for Commercial Shoot

Job Description: We are seeking individuals with a passion for gaming to participate in a commercial shoot. Gamers of all backgrounds are invited to apply as we aim to represent the diversity within the gaming community. The commercial will showcase the fun, intensity, and camaraderie found in gaming across various genres.

Job Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in the filming of the commercial as directed, which may involve portraying the act of playing video games, interacting with other gamers, and following the direction for specific scenes.
• Be punctual and available on the set for the entirety of the assigned filming dates.
• Be able to take direction and adjust performances as requested by the director and production team.
• Work collaboratively with the production crew and other cast members to create a dynamic and authentic gaming environment.

Requirements:

• Must be within the age range of 14 to 60+ years old.
• Open to all genders and ethnicities.
• Must be available to film on the following dates: March 19th, March 20th, April 16th, and/or April 17th.
• Must be able to provide your own transportation to the location in Atlanta, GA.
• Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and have consent to participate.
• Previous acting experience is not required but is a plus.
• Must be comfortable being on camera and able to follow production protocols.

Compensation Details:

• Minors (under 18 years old) will be compensated at a rate of $150 for a 10-hour shoot.
• Adults (18 years and older) will be compensated at a rate of $150 for a 12-hour shoot.
• Compensation will be provided at the end of the shooting day.