Music Video Casting Calls and Auditions

Casting Call for Just Dance Video Game – Miami

Job Description: We are casting for dancers to feature in the upcoming Just Dance video game. This project is seeking fun, quirky, interesting, and unique individuals who are comfortable with dancing and can follow simple choreography. This is a great opportunity for teen dancers to showcase their talent in a popular video game.

Job Responsibilities:

• Attend a fitting and rehearsal session on the specified dates.
• Perform dance routines as directed during the shoot day.
• Follow choreography accurately and bring high energy to the performance.
• Collaborate with the production team to achieve the best possible outcome.
• Maintain professionalism and punctuality throughout the project.

Requirements:

• Talent must be able to work as locals in Miami (no travel, per diem, or hotel provided).
• Comfortable with dancing and able to pick up or follow simple choreography.
• Open to quirky, unique, and edgy styles.
• Teen Boy and Girl: Ages 15-19, emo, quirky, unique looks (goth/y2k), distinctive hair, soft facial features, edgy style.
• Talent should be able to express themselves through dance and feel comfortable moving to music.

Compensation Details:

• Fitting: $50
• Rehearsal: $250
• Session: $500 for 12 hours
• Buyout: $1500

Child Actor – Special Needs, Physical Disabilities, and Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Job Description: Trigger Casting is seeking talented young individuals for an exciting and inclusive photoshoot. We are looking for children ages 5-14 with special needs or physical disabilities, as well as bilingual children who can fluently speak both English and Spanish. This shoot aims to celebrate diversity and showcase the unique abilities and talents of all participants.

Job Responsibilities:

• For Kids with Special Needs or Physical Disabilities:
  • Participate in a photoshoot on June 27th.
  • Follow the photographer’s directions for poses and expressions.
  • Enjoy a fun and supportive environment with a professional team.
• For Bilingual Kids (English/Spanish):
  • Participate in a photoshoot on June 27th.
  • Deliver 1-2 lines in both English and Spanish as directed.
  • Follow the photographer’s directions for poses and expressions.
  • Enjoy a fun and supportive environment with a professional team.

Requirements:

• For Kids with Special Needs or Physical Disabilities:
  • Ages 5-14.
  • Comfortable in front of a camera.
  • Ability to take direction well.
• For Bilingual Kids (English/Spanish):
  • Ages 5-14.
  • Fluent in both English and Spanish.
  • Comfortable in front of a camera.
  • Ability to take direction well.

Compensation Details:

• For Kids with Special Needs or Physical Disabilities:
  • $1000 for the shoot.
• For Bilingual Kids (English/Spanish):
  • $1500 for the shoot.

Casting Call: “Corn Maze” – Filming in Argentina

Project: Corn Maze
Location: Argentina
Travel: Travel expenses covered
Compensation: SAG scale pay

Casting Roles:

1. Real Expert Plus-Size Dancer

   • Age: 20-40
   • Gender: Male
   • Ethnicities: All
   • Description: Seeking a talented plus-size dancer with significant expertise and experience.

2. Real Expert Bo-Staff/Cane Twirler

   • Age: 20-40
   • Gender: Male
   • Ethnicities: All
   • Description: Seeking a skilled individual with extensive experience in Bo-Staff or Cane twirling.

3. Commentator

   • Age: 30-55
   • Gender: Male or Female
   • Ethnicities: All
   • Description: Seeking someone with real sports commentary experience. The ideal candidate should have an Olympic-level gravitas with a natural comedic flair. Color commentators who are passionate and spontaneous are highly desirable.

4. Expert Plus-Size Drag Queen

   • Description: Looking for a confident and graceful plus-size drag queen with real expertise. The candidate should be burly or plus-sized, embodying the look of an Olympic weightlifter.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform specific roles as outlined above.
• Work closely with the director and other crew members to bring authenticity to the character.
• Adhere to all on-set guidelines and schedules.
• Participate in fittings, rehearsals, and shoots as per the schedule.

Casting Call: Prom King and Queen for Music Video

Location: Atlanta, GA

Project: Music Video

Shoot Dates:

• Shorter Shoot: Friday, June 21, 2024
• Filming Day: Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Compensation: To be discussed upon selection

Job Details

Roles:

1. Prom King

   • Gender: Male
   • Age: 18 to early 20s
   • Ethnicity: Caucasian
   • Wardrobe: Must have options of suits

2. Prom King (Additional)

   • Gender: Male
   • Age: 18 to early 20s
   • Ethnicity: Any ethnicity
   • Wardrobe: Must have options of suits

3. Prom Queen

   • Gender: Female
   • Age: 18 to early 20s
   • Ethnicity: Any ethnicity
   • Wardrobe: Must have options of prom dresses

Job Responsibilities

• Portray prom king and queen in a fun, featured role for the music video
• Follow the director’s instructions and contribute to the overall theme and atmosphere of the shoot
• Be punctual and professional on set

Requirements

• Must be available for both shoot dates: June 21, 2024, and July 9, 2024
• Must have wardrobe options as specified (suits for males, prom dresses for females)
• Must submit a recent color photo and photos of clothing options available
• Must provide sizes, age, and contact information

Casting Call: Featured Background Talent for Undisclosed Artist’s Music Video

Location: Nashville, TN

Project: Music Video for an Undisclosed Artist 

Shoot Date: Monday, June 17, 2024

Shoot Location: Nashville, TN area
Note: Must be able to work as a local hire (Transportation/Accommodation will not be provided).

Compensation: $175.00 for up to 10 hours

Job Details

Roles:

1. Featured Background Talent – Bar Patrons

   • Gender: Male and Female
   • Age: 21 to 35 years old (must be at least 21 due to filming in an active bar)
   • Ethnicity: All ethnicities
   • Type: Dive bar types ranging from interesting characters to hip, beautiful people
   • Experience: Preferably those with some set experience or used to working with artists

2. Featured Background Talent – Older Bar Cowboys

   • Gender: Male and Female
   • Age: 40 to 65 years old
   • Ethnicity: All ethnicities
   • Type: Dive bar interesting characters and cowboy types (NOT a “biker” type look)

Job Responsibilities

• Portray bar patrons in a dive bar setting
• Follow the director’s instructions and contribute to the overall atmosphere of the music video
• Be punctual and professional on set

Requirements

• Must be available for the full evening/night on Monday, June 17, 2024, as exact call/wrap times are not provided
• Must be able to work in the Nashville, TN area as a local hire (no transportation/accommodation provided)
• Must be at least 21 years old for the Bar Patrons role
• Must submit a recent color photo that best represents the role you are applying for

Designer Fragrance Casting – Real Couples

About the Project:

We are casting a diverse pool of couples for an exciting motion piece project for a major fashion designer fragrance shoot. We will confirm 4-6 couples in total, with 4 couples being used for the video piece and 3 specifically selected for the Print Campaign who will also be featured in the video.

We are open to submissions from real couples and talent who are comfortable posing as couples with their friends.

Important Dates:

•In-Person Casting: Tuesday, June 18th

•Measurement Session: Date TBD

•Fitting Date: June 24th

•Shoot Date: June 25th

Talent Rates:

•Project Fee: $1,500 per person (inclusive of agency fee, if applicable). This covers participation in casting, measurement sessions, fittings, and the shoot date.

•Print Campaign Usage Fee: An additional $4,500 for couples chosen as recognizable Hero faces, inclusive of agency fee if the client exercises the option. Rates are renewable for 3x 1 year terms at +10% yearly.

•All non-recognizable material is allowed in perpetuity.

Usage Term:

•One (1) year from the date of first commercial insertion, determined at the client’s discretion.

•Includes a three (3) month PR period immediately preceding the first day of Usage and a six (6) month wind-down period following the last day of the Usage Term.

•Brand retains perpetual rights to all materials for non-commercial, historical, archival, and corporate uses (including videos, brochures, and corporate website).

Territory: Worldwide, All Media

We look forward to your submissions and the opportunity to work with you on this incredible project!

Eminem Project: Photo/Video Shoot

Location: Detroit, MI (No travel paid)

Shoot Dates: June 17th to June 21st (Date TBD)

Rate/Hours: $650

Casting Call:

We are looking for someone who closely resembles Slim Shady’s face and body and can effectively impersonate Slim’s accent, cadence, rhythm of his voice, and physical mannerisms.

This is a unique opportunity for fans and talented impersonators of Slim Shady to showcase their skills and be part of an exciting project!

Casting Call for Disney Print Campaign in Southern California

Are you a regular at Downtown Disney? We’re looking for real families, groups of friends, and couples in love for an exciting new Disney print campaign!

Campaign Overview:

This campaign celebrates real Disney guests at Downtown Disney. We’re seeking authentic families and friends who frequent the area. This is for a print campaign only – no video will be taken on set.

We are searching for:

•Multi-generational Latin/Hispanic families (Parents, Children, and Grandparents)

•Multi-generational Chinese/Taiwanese families (Parents, Children, and Grandparents)

•Multi-generational LGBTQIA+ families (Parents, Children, and Grandparents)

•Families with a visible disability (Parents & Children)

•Families with kids ages 6-16

•Group of Gen Z friends (Ages 21-27)

•Group of adult friends in their 30s

•Real couples in love (LGBTQIA+ couples, Gen Z couples, and couples in their early 30s)

Important Details:

•You do not need to be a professional model or actor to submit for this campaign.

•All participants must be able to work as Southern California locals and be available for the following dates:

•6/14, 6/17, & 6/18: Self-submit video submissions on Casting Crane form

•6/20 or 6/21: Zoom callback

•7/19 & 7/20: Wardrobe fitting

•7/22 – 7/24: Shoot window

Important Notes:

•Some adult roles will require night shoots.

•We cannot consider any children under the age of 6.

•This is a cherished, memorable, and paid opportunity to shoot with your family/friends for Disney. We will not be pairing models with strangers.

Talent Rates (Non-Union):

•Session fee: $800 per person (potentially up to 3 session fees depending on the final shooting schedule)

•Buy-out fee: $1200 per person (In perpetuity/Worldwide/All Media)

•Fittings fee: $75 per person

•Agent fee: 20% (if applicable)

•No payment or stipend for travel and accommodations – seeking locals to Disneyland & Southern California.

•Talent will need to provide their own transportation to Disneyland.

•Disney will conduct background checks on all available talent.

Casting Call: Extras for Jersey-Type Music Video

Job Description:

We are seeking extras with urban looks and energetic personalities to participate in a vibrant Jersey-type music video. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an exciting music video production in Brooklyn, NY.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray various background roles, adding to the dynamic atmosphere of the music video.

• Follow directions from the director and production team to ensure scenes are captured as envisioned.

• Maintain high energy and enthusiasm throughout the filming process.

• Collaborate with other extras and cast members to create an authentic and lively setting.

Requirements:

• Must have an urban look and an energetic personality.

• Comfortable performing in front of a camera.

• Reliable and punctual, able to commit to the specified date and time.

• No prior acting experience is required, but a positive attitude and willingness to follow directions are essential.

Compensation:

• Gas Money: Reimbursement for travel expenses.

• Credit: Your name will be credited in the music video.

• Meal: Meals will be provided during the shoot.