Music Video Casting Calls and Auditions

Job Title: Project Manager

Company: Leff Communications

Location: Hybrid in Chicago – onsite one day a week

Since its founding in 2010, Leff has helped businesses and organizations around the world conceive, develop, design, and market content that captures and holds the attention of their target audience.

Our clients range from start-ups and large corporations to government agencies, nonprofits, and universities.

Project Manager

As a Project Manager, you will help manage and cultivate client relationships, acting as a liaison between clients and internal teams while directly managing their projects. The Project Manager will work across all Leff’s service lines—editorial, design, social, web, and strategy—to ensure that together we meet client needs and think creatively about how to solve their challenges. The Project Manager will tap a variety of skills as they collaborate with stakeholders and drive a high volume of overlapping projects from intake through delivery. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment; has great organizational skills and keen attention to detail; thinks proactively; and communicates clearly. The Project Manager should be an expert in marketing and/or agency project management and related systems and be a single source of information for their assignments at any point in their lifecycle.

Key responsibilities and tasks:

• Partner with key clients and internal colleagues, including the following tasks: collaborating on strategy and planning, preparing status reports, proactively communicating, leading purposeful and organized meetings followed by clear and concise contact reports, end to end resourcing, problem solving, and project delivery
• Be a strong leader in a cross-functional team, driving initiatives in collaboration with all internal departments and external stakeholders
• Effective and strategic project management of a high volume of overlapping projects, including building and maintaining timelines, estimating, kickoffs, job entry and updates, reporting, and performing quality assurance on deliverables
• Coordinate resources to ensure projects are done on time, on budget, and with unparalleled levels of quality
• Ensure projects adhere to process and all documentation is properly maintained
• Utilize and drive continuous improvement and best practices of process, workflow software and other systems used to manage projects, assets, resources, and reporting
• Provide lateral support to team members during periods of high volume and lead by example with a positive and goal-oriented approach

REQUIREMENTS:

• Two or more years of experience in project management, client service, or marketing roles in an agency or professional services environment
• Expertise in client service and a commitment to the success of high-volume small client projects, goals, and relationships
• A deep interest in the content production process for various formats and channels, including editorial, design, and video projects
• A professional demeanor and general level of comfort being proactive and dealing with demanding, sometimes ambiguous projects
• Strong analytical skills and comfort dealing with data
• Crazy attention to detail
• The ability to meet deadlines and balance multiple projects without sacrificing quality
• Curiosity, creativity, and enthusiasm for working in a start-up, team-oriented environment
• Humility—our main goal is to serve our clients and make them look good
• Some travel may be required – 10%

Leff

job Title: Writer / Director / Producer

Location: Santa Clara, CA 95050

Duration: 03 Months Contract

PR: $102.99/Hr on w2

Job Description:

Summary:

• Client’s Retail Engagement and Marketing group is looking for an exceptional Writer / Director / Producer to join a small but creatively ambitious Social team focused on sourcing, pitching and producing timely features and human stories within Client for our 75,000+ person global retail fleet.
• Qualified candidates should have a background in creating video for a legacy publication, new media company, or YouTube channel with a large following. If you thrive in the relative autonomy inherent to working on a nimble team inside a large organization, can take initiative without direction and love telling stories, this could be a good fit for you.

Description:

• The Writer / Director / Producer will work closely with the Content Lead, the Shooter/Editor, and REM’s Creative and Strategic Leadership and other internal partners to create compelling stories for our internal network. The ideal candidate has experience writing, directing and producing high quality, fast turnaround social films.
• This role will be responsible for concepting, pitching and selling stories to leadership, planning and executing shoots, directing talent, and shepherding content from planning through final leadership and BA reviews, localization, and final delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, manage and execute productions from start to finish.
• Write scripts and social posts, and concept and pitch stories to Retail Leadership Team.
• Provide creative direction, feedback, and support to Editor during Post Production.
• Work alongside team to concept, develop, and test ideas for new turnkey series formats
• Work with Strategy, Localization, and Publishing leads to create pipelines for Loop.
• Help set and withhold standards for un-scripted storytelling and learning material in Retail.

Key Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ experience creating and editing video for digital/web/social, preferably for a legacy publication or new media company
• Creatively flexible, even in the face of less-than-perfect footage and limited partner assets
• Experience writing, directing, and producing high-quality docu-style films.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Communication or Media Arts or Radio/TV/Film Production a plus.

About ASK: ASK Consulting is an award-winning technology and professional services recruiting firm servicing Fortune 500 organizations nationally. With 5 nationwide offices, two global delivery centers, and employees in 42 states-ASK Consulting connects people with amazing opportunities

ASK Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

ASK Consulting

Job Title: Associate Creative Director

Location: Cupertino, CA 95014 / Culver City, CA 90232 / Austin, TX 78727 / New York, NY – 10011

Duration: 12 Months Contract

PR: $148.69/Hr. on w2 for CUPERTINO, $137.73/hr. on w2 for CULVER CITY, $120.57/hr. on w2 for AUSTIN, $150.80/hr. on w2 for NEW YORK

Job Description:

Notes: Fully Remote, but the candidate must be based in one of the mentioned locations

Job Summary:

• The client is looking for an Associate Creative Director contractor to support the work of our Retail Engagement + Marketing team. In this role, you’ll be focused on shaping and leading ideas through the creative and execution process from concept to completion. You’ll work on a range of deliverables across multiple marketing, experience, and communication platforms while collaborating with and empowering a talented creative team around you to develop compelling content that aligns with campaign roadmaps and overall priorities.

Key Qualifications:

• You’re an experienced leader who has created extraordinary content work in advertising, social media, conceptual campaigns, product launches, branding, and communications.
• You have a passion for inspiring others through your craft which you continuously develop.
• You’re savvy working across a matrix of stakeholders and you excel in ways that are thoughtful, significant, inspiring, and provocative.
• You love to tell stories, evoke emotion, and communicate through your craft, and are always finding ways to connect with your audience.
• Fluency in all aspects of modern digital workflows.
• 10+ years of relevant creative agency experience.
• You are a positive force that elevates the work of the people around you.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects at one time.
• Your responsibilities will include some travel. It’s one of the most exciting aspects of the job.
• Able to provide clear and timely direction and effective feedback across all mediums of video.
• You have a solid working knowledge of both static and animated CG workflows.
• A portfolio or sample reel is required.

Description:

• Write treatments, creative briefs, and develop ideas into pitches. Champion excellent creativity and align partners with a vision. Inspire your teammates and colleagues to do amazing work Collaborate across the entire Client organization to design solutions for high-profile projects. Identify, brief, and creatively direct external partners across simultaneous projects. Review work regularly with senior staff to get feedback on direction and alignment. Deliver consistent quality within production timelines and schedules.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree

About ASK: ASK Consulting is an award-winning technology and professional services recruiting firm servicing Fortune 500 organizations nationally. With 5 nationwide offices, two global delivery centers, and employees in 42 states-ASK Consulting connects people with amazing opportunities

ASK Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

ASK Consulting

Casting Call: Spoken Word Artist

Project: Thurgood Marshall College Fund Online Video

Casting Call Deadline: Tuesday, August 22, 11:30 AM

C&J Productions seeks a talented and captivating Spoken Word Artist to participate in an exciting online video project for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. This project will be shot in the Charlotte, NC/Greensboro, NC/Winston-Salem area and presents a fantastic opportunity for skilled spoken word artists to showcase their craft.

Job Details:

Role: Spoken Word Artist Age: 20 to 60 years old

Responsibilities:

The chosen Spoken Word Artist will be tasked with delivering powerful and emotionally engaging spoken word performances that resonate with the hearts and minds of the audience. The artist’s delivery should evoke strong emotions and effectively convey the intended message of the project.

Location:

Charlotte, NC/Greensboro, NC/Winston Salem (Location details will be provided closer to the shoot)

Callback Date:

July 24, 2023, via ZOOM (Subject to confirmation)

Fitting & Shoot Dates:

• Fitting Date: To be determined (if required, the day before the shoot)
• Shooting Week: August 28, 2023 (Talent may be required for two days)

Compensation Details:

• Session Fee: $650 for a 10-hour session
• Usage Fee: $2500
• Travel: A $150 travel stipend will be provided, along with hotel accommodations as needed, for talent located more than 1.5 hours away. Additionally, flight and ground transportation will be arranged for talent more than 5 hours away.
• Fitting Fee: $50 per hour (if applicable, for advance fitting)

Casting Call: Tituba for Black Cat Curiosity Shoppe Video

Job Details: We are seeking a talented actress to portray the historical character Tituba for an upcoming video project at the Black Cat Curiosity Shoppe in Salem. The video will recreate a pivotal scene from the Salem Witch Trials in the 1690s, depicting Tituba’s questioning during the trials. The location will involve a phonetic reading of actual trial documents, immersing viewers in this critical historical moment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Tituba, an enslaved woman of South American Indigenous descent, during her questioning in the Salem Witch Trials.
• Deliver a convincing and emotionally resonant performance, capturing the historical context and significance of the scene.
• Perform a phonetic reading of actual trial documents, bringing an authentic touch to the portrayal.
• Collaborate effectively with the director and production team to achieve the desired artistic vision for the video.

Requirements:

• Female actress between the ages of 25 and 35.
• Must have South American Indigenous descent, authentically representing Tituba’s heritage.
• Strong acting skills with the ability to convey complex emotions and historical nuances.
• Comfortable with phonetic reading and pronunciation of historical trial documents.
• Union and non-union actors are both welcome to submit for the role.

Compensation Details:

• Pay Rate: $401 for a 4-hour session.
• The project falls under the SAG-AFTRA Corporate Education Non-Broadcast Agreement.
• Filming will take place in Salem.
• The total filming time required is one day, with a 4-hour session.
• This is an excellent opportunity to participate in an educational video project exploring a significant historical event.

Casting Call: Conservative Political Shoot

Job Details: We are currently casting for a conservative political shoot scheduled to take place during the week of August 28th in Richmond, Virginia. While specific shoot dates are pending confirmation, we target either August 29th, 30th, or September 1st. The exact shoot date will be confirmed by Tuesday afternoon. The shoot will require all selected talent to be available for 5-6 hours on set.

Job Responsibilities: All selected talents will have one line to deliver in their respective roles. The shoot aims to capture the essence of conservative political themes and involves a mix of scripted scenes. Talent will need to embody the characters they are portraying, delivering lines convincingly while adhering to the project’s overall vision.

Requirements:

1. Political Look-A-Like

   • Gender: Female
   • Age: Late 30s to 40s
   • Appearance: Blonde hair slightly longer than shoulder length, straight hair with bangs, blue eyes.
   • Note: The chosen talent should be comfortable portraying a look-alike and embodying the desired political figure’s appearance and mannerisms.

2. Robber

   • Gender: Male
   • Age: 30s to 50s
   • Ethnicity: Caucasian
   • Physical Traits: Big stature, strong build, facial hair (preferably a big beard), salt and pepper hair is preferred but open to other options.

Compensation: The compensation for each role is as follows:

• Political Look-A-Like: $950
• Robber: $750

Casting Call: Seeking Actor/Model/Real Person Who Uses a Wheelchair

Job Detail: We are currently searching for an ADULT actor/model/natural person, aged approximately 25-45 years, who utilizes a wheelchair for an upcoming shoot. This project offers a unique opportunity to participate in an inclusive and impactful production that celebrates diversity and representation. The shoot will capture authentic and captivating visuals showcasing the individual’s personality and presence.

Job Responsibilities: The selected candidate will be required to participate in a photo or video shoot, where they will be featured prominently in various scenes. The role involves portraying a confident and dynamic persona while using their wheelchair, contributing to the authentic representation of people with diverse abilities. Collaboration with the creative team and following directions during the shoot will be essential.

Requirements:

• Adult aged approximately 25-45 years.
• Must use a wheelchair as a primary mode of mobility.
• Comfortable and confident in front of the camera.
• Ability to convey emotion and presence through facial expressions and body language.
• Open to direction and collaboration with the creative team.
• No previous acting or modeling experience is necessary.
• Passion for promoting inclusivity and representation in the media.

Compensation Details: The selected candidate will receive a payment of $700 for their participation in the shoot. This compensation covers the time and effort required for the shoot day and the usage rights for the final visuals in the project’s promotional materials. Payment will be made promptly upon completion of the shoot.

We believe in creating a respectful and inclusive environment for all participants and are committed to ensuring a positive experience. Suppose you meet the requirements and are excited to participate in this meaningful project. In that case, we encourage you to apply and showcase your unique personality and story through your application.

NASHVILLE, TN – CASTING CALL

Project: MUSIC VIDEO – Undisclosed Artist

Filming Date: MONDAY – 8/28/23

Filming Location: Nashville, TN area

Rate of Pay: Varies by Role – see specific roles for rates

Job Details:

We are excited to announce a casting call for an upcoming music video project featuring an undisclosed artist. We are seeking both Featured Talent and Background Actors to bring life and energy to this project. If you have a passion for music, love to be in front of the camera, and can’t wait to be a part of an exciting visual project, we want to hear from you!

Filming Date:

The filming will take place on Monday, August 28, 2023. Filming times are still to be determined, so all applicants must have the full day available, pending the actual shoot window. We kindly request that you only submit if you are available for the entire day, regardless of the call and wrap times.

Roles Casting:

1. Featured Background: Car Meetup Friends
   • Rate: $100/day (NO Agency fee) CASH PAID AT WRAP
   • Gender: Male & Female
   • Ethnicity: All ethnicities
   • Age Range: 18-30
   • Description: We are looking for individuals with a vibrant and unique presence to portray friends who share a passion for cars and an adventurous spirit. Think Fast and Furious vibes! We need individuals with strong looks, distinctive styles, and loads of personality. Your energy will contribute to the dynamic atmosphere of the scene, and your LA/NYC vibes will make you stand out. If you’re ready to bring your charisma and style to the set, we want you!

Job Responsibilities:

• For Featured Background – Car Meetup Friends:
  • Participate in the filming of scenes related to car meetups and social interactions.
  • Bring energy, excitement, and enthusiasm to the set to help create an engaging atmosphere.
  • Follow the directions of the director and production team to ensure the success of the scene.
  • Collaborate with other background actors to create a cohesive and authentic environment.
  • Be prepared to improvise and showcase your unique personality on camera.

Requirements:

• Must be available for the entire filming day on August 28, 2023.
• Applicants should be within the age range of 18-30 for the Featured Background role.
• Strong, distinctive looks with a sense of style that fits the Fast and Furious vibe.
• A positive attitude, enthusiasm, and the ability to take direction effectively.
• No prior acting experience necessary, but a passion for music videos and visual storytelling is a plus.

Compensation Details:

• Featured Background: Car Meetup Friends – Rate of $100/day (CASH PAID AT WRAP), no agency fee.

CASTING CALL FEATURED TALENT & BACKGROUND for MUSIC VIDEO

Filming Date: MONDAY – 8/28/23

Location: Nashville, TN area

Rate of Pay:

Varies by Role – see specific roles for rates

ROLES CASTING:

FEATURED TALENT:

AUTO BODY SHOP WORKERS – Rate $250/day + 20% agency fee (if represented)

Male & Female, all ethnicities, age range 20-55, rich and diverse cultural background, strong and powerful image, no need to be super fit but should be in pretty decent shape. Some acting experience is helpful.

Job Details:

Join an exciting project as we cast for an upcoming music video featuring an undisclosed artist. We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to bring life to the backdrop of an auto body shop setting. This is a unique opportunity to showcase your talent and be a part of a captivating visual production.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray auto body shop workers in a dynamic and engaging manner.
• Convey authenticity and enthusiasm while working within the setting.
• Follow the director’s guidance and instructions for scene execution.
• Collaborate with fellow cast members and crew to create a seamless visual narrative.

Requirements:

• Male and female individuals of all ethnicities are encouraged to apply.
• Age range: 20-55 years.
• Rich and diverse cultural background.
• Strong and powerful image that resonates with the auto body shop theme.
• While super fitness isn’t a requirement, a generally decent physical shape is preferred.
• Prior acting experience is advantageous but not mandatory.

Compensation Details:

• Rate of $250/day for the shoot.
• Additional 20% agency fee if you are represented by an agency.
• Meals and refreshments will be provided on set.
• Gain exposure by being part of a high-profile music video production.
• Experience the excitement of collaborating with a creative team and talented performers.

If you’re ready to showcase your talents and be a part of an engaging music video project, apply now to be considered for one of these featured auto body shop worker roles! Don’t miss the chance to contribute to a visually stunning production and gain valuable experience in the entertainment industry.

NASHVILLE, TN – CASTING CALL

FEATURED TALENT & BACKGROUND for MUSIC VIDEO

Project: MUSIC VIDEO – Undisclosed Artist

Filming Date: MONDAY – 8/28/23

Filming Times: TBD (Must have full day available pending shoot window)

Location: Nashville, TN area

Rate of Pay:

Varies by Role – see specific roles for rates

Job Details:

We seek talented individuals to participate in an exciting music video project for an undisclosed artist. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your skills and be featured in a dynamic production that promises to captivate audiences. We’re looking for individuals who are passionate about their craft and can bring energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism to the set.

Roles Casting:

LEAD TALENT – RIVAL:

• Rate: $500/day + 20% agency fee (if represented)
• Gender: Male
• Ethnicity: All ethnicities
• Age Range: 20-45
• Physical Appearance: Rich and diverse cultural background, strong image, fit and in great physical shape (someone who looks like they work out regularly)
• Experience: MUST have acting experience! Acting experience REQUIRED!

Job Responsibilities:

• LEAD TALENT – RIVAL: As the lead talent, you will be a crucial part of the music video’s storyline. Your acting skills will be highlighted as you bring the character to life. You will work closely with the production team, follow the director’s instructions, and contribute to the overall vision of the music video. Your physical presence and acting prowess will play a significant role in the video’s success.

Requirements:

• LEAD TALENT – RIVAL:
  • Male, aged 20-45
  • Rich and diverse cultural background
  • Strong image
  • Excellent physical shape (regular workout routine)
  • Acting experience is a must (please do not submit if you do not have acting experience)
  • Must be available for the entire filming day (8/28/23) regardless of call/wrap times
  • Local to Nashville, TN area or able to self-arrange transportation
  • Professionalism, punctuality, and dedication to the project

Compensation:

• LEAD TALENT – RIVAL: $500/day + 20% agency fee (if represented)