Music Video Casting Calls and Auditions

NOW CASTING HIGHER EDUCATION SOFTWARE – NON UNION WEB VIDEO 

A 30-60 second brand video for a software company.  

Talent must be double vaccinated.

Auditions: Self-Tape

Call Backs: Virtual via Zoom: February 14th or 15th 2022

Shooting: February 23-24th in Toronto, ON

Rates: SOC Provost Pat: $750 for 1.5 days

SOC (Registrar, Curriculum Manager, IT Person, Faculty Member): $500/day

Roles: 

SOC – Provost Pat – 40 To 55

• Female and/or Non-Binary. All Ethnicities. Conductor of the orchestra. She and/or they step up to the podium and queue up several musicians.

SOC – Registrar – Female – 30 To 38 

• All Ethnicities. Strums a “key-tar”, but may be a little off-key. Playing an instrument is not required.

SOC – Curriculum Manager – 30 To 40

• Male or Female. All Ethnicities. Plays a “string instrument”, but may be a little off-key. Playing an instrument is not required.

SOC – IT Person – Male – 30 To 40

• All Ethnicities. Plays the “drums”, but may be a little off. Playing an instrument is not required.

SOC – Faculty Member – 30 To 60

• Male or Female. All Ethnicities. The singer starts off shaky and off-key, but ends on a high note. Singing experience preferred but not required.

About Electric Monster

Electric Monster acquires, builds and develops digital media properties in the kids and family space. We are managed by industry veterans who have built global kids and family franchises.

We have a growing animation department that creates original kids programming. Our youtube channels for Kids Learning Tube and Kids Learning Videos have millions of subscribers and views.

Position Summary

Electric Monster is seeking associate creative producers to join our team. You are smart, ingenious with creative solutions, and meticulous with research. This role is a part of the Creative Department reporting to the head of creative, but temporarily reports to the Post-Production Supervisor. This role would guide creative for our growing team of illustrators, assistant animators, and animators. This position leads creatively on our original content and brainstorms song/episode ideas in collaboration with the strategy department. This role will greenlight ideas into production, give direction to songwriters, review lyrics, and visualize them with input from the Strategy and Creative Department for input on the format. Also, consult with the Post-Production department to ensure the scope of the animation is feasible with deadlines. Develop creative briefs for the animation team. Review various stages of the animation to ensure the vision is adhered to. This is a Full-Time freelance role with potential for staff.

This role is a great fit for someone who wants to take the lead and turn songs into engaging animations for kids’ programming.

Key Responsibilities

• Works with the Strategy department to identify song subjects then communicates clear direction to the songwriters and gives notes on lyrics and music.
• General support and assistance for the animation team
• Manage all tracking as production iterates; includes keeping detailed notes as we update and organize scripts, audio, and design documents
• Tracking animation episodes from start to finish, ensuring lyrics, music, illustrations, assemblies, and cuts fit the vision.
• Working with Creative Production and Post Production Supervisor hit creative brief deadlines
• Communicates notes on videos to ensure the creative vision outlined in the Breakdown Document
• Support the animation department with the creation, revision, and maintenance of all production documents including the strategy lead programming calendar, creative briefs for episodes, lyric scripts;
• Maintain excellent relationships with vendors and outside resources.
• Assist the Creative department, Strategy team, and Post Supervisor in order to complete all aspects of creative decisions for animation.
• Maintain workflow of the animation department.
• Assist with music selections; and handle file deliveries with sound designer
• Test and analyze content for quality assurance

Position Requirements

• A clear understanding of language and the creative process around music and animation composition.
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, and Google Drive
• Enjoyment and understanding of YouTube culture, internet culture, kids programming, animation, etc.
• Understands the pacing of kids programming and various formats
• Meticulous research skills in order to make content accurate and educational
• Knowledge of 2d illustration and 2d animation workflows for fully animated series
• Ability to visualize scripts for animation in 2d
• Possess excellent organizational and communication skills
• Takes feedback well and continually adapts to changing needs
• Has the ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines
• Is personable, fun-loving, and professional
• Data management of files in google drive and coordination of files to the team.
• Doing quality control checks on frame io links being shared
• Tracking all song deliverables and providing access to the Coordinator
• Ensuring all files are properly named and labeled
• Work in illustrator; knowledge of photoshop is a plus

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Are you obsessed with animation and kids programming? Are you a strong researcher that can craft a 2d vision for animation? We foster a culture that creates an enjoyable work environment, internal growth and promotion from within when possible. We are small but growing fast. We offer competitive rates.

Electric Monster

Who We Are

We’re a cast of characters working to shine a spotlight on anime. Crunchyroll is an international business focused on creating both online and offline experiences for fans through content (licensed, co-produced, originals, distribution), merchandise, events, gaming, news, and more. Visit our About Us pages for more information about our collection of brands.

Crunchyroll COVID-19 Hiring Status

Crunchyroll employees are currently working from home, and we are still conducting remote interviews and hiring during this time. This role is expected to start remotely, and we’ll work closely with you as we understand every person has unique circumstances.

Location: Los Angeles

The intersection of media and technology is our sweet spot and we are fortunate to be headquartered at the epicenter of the creative economy – Los Angeles. This office houses many of our corporate functions and cross-functional teams tasked with creating exceptional experiences for our passionate communities.

We are looking for a creative services producer that will help with planning, oversight and execution across multiple creative deliverables in the marketing department of Crunchyroll. This producer liaises with internal and external partners in the creation (concepting, development and production) of creative marketing assets both on and off our platform. This role is integral to bringing all pieces of creative together.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

Project Management / Producing – Proactively manage multiple design and video projects for all lines of business within the marketing organization.

• Must be an effective liaison between various stakeholders within Crunchyroll as well as external agencies and vendors.
• Plan and schedule kick-offs, review sessions and presentations based on project schedule.
• Work closely with stakeholders, strategists, VP, CDs, and ACDs to ensure projects stay on target.
• Create detailed notes and next steps. Responsible for regular project updates, including but not limited to budget, schedule, resources, and progress on deliverables.
• Confirm that all requirements and specifications are accurate throughout the project and all internal processes and workflows are maintained. Ensure successful project delivery including actualized budget, internal archiving etc.
• Required to meet budgets and quick-turnaround deadlines.
• Ability to quickly pivot and adapt to our ever-changing industry without losing focus on our business goals

Communication and Collaboration – Collaborate with global stakeholders, strategists, VP Creative, CDs , and ACDs for all department level needs. Oversee project communication (internal and external) to ensure professional and friendly tone.

• Build a positive relationship throughout the project with lines of business and channel marketers.
• Proactively anticipate and address project needs with appropriate solutions. Participate in review sessions and presentations to help further the overall project goals.

New Project Facilitation – Define marketing project expectation and goals in collaboration with key project stakeholders.

• Create, iterate, and track project timelines, deliverables, and budgets in order to achieve project alignment and approval.
• Build a detailed project plan within the project management system (Wrike), including internal and licensor review considerations, budget, schedule, deliverables, and creative team assigned.
• Maintain familiarity with entertainment industry culture and marketing project management tools and processes.
• Exhibit a willingness to take on responsibilities outside of their job description and the ability to respond to business demands in a fast-paced environment.

Work Requirements:

• 3+ years in project management in entertainment marketing services, creative service agencies, network promotions or a similar field (broadcast, digital, print, and experiential a plus)
• 2+ years of relevant experience at a high-growth technology company; Media and Entertainment experience a plus
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication, strong collaboration, problem solving, time and project management
• Ability to manage projects from concept through execution.

Benefits: Los Angeles

• Competitive salary
• “Use What You Need” time away from work policy
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance
• Health care and dependent care FSA
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Support program for new parents
• Fun, passionate and skilled co-workers

Questions about Crunchyroll’s hiring process? Please check out our FAQ

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About Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll connects anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories through the content they love. Best known as a top streaming service delivering AVOD and SVOD content, Crunchyroll also provides experiences to deepen fan engagement and community through social, events, games, consumer products, content distribution, content creation, and manga publishing.

Fans have access to the largest collection of licensed anime through Crunchyroll, Anime Digital Network (in partnership with Citel, a subsidiary of Média-Participations), and Anime on Demand video streaming services, translated in multiple languages for viewers worldwide. Viewers can also access simulcasts — top series available immediately after Japanese broadcast. Crunchyroll’s services also extend to licensing of theatrical, TV, home video, and consumer product rights.

Fans engage further with events (including owned events Crunchyroll Expo, Anime Awards, Crunchyroll Movie Nights, KAZÉ Movie Nights), consumer products through eCommerce and retail partners (Crunchyroll, KAZÉ, AV Visionen), Crunchyroll Games, KAZÉ Games, and manga (KAZÉ Manga, Crunchyroll Manga app, Crunchyroll Manga Store).

Crunchyroll was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in Los Angeles, Tokyo, Paris, Chisinau, Lausanne, and Berlin (AV Visionen). VRV (U.S.) and Eye See Movies (Germany) are also Crunchyroll brands.

Our Company Values

You’ll see these in action if we’re lucky enough to have you:

• Courage – When we overcome fear, we enable our best selves.
• Curiosity – We are curious, which is the gateway to empathy, inclusion, and understanding.
• Service – We serve our community with humility, enabling joy and belonging for others.
• Kaizen – We have a growth mindset committed to constant forward progress.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Crunchyroll. Pursuant to applicable law, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Crunchyroll

Atlanta casting call for a Youtube video skit! The channel has over millions of views!

1 female actress who is good at improvising scenes.

Date: Sometime this week

Time: Will be needed for 6-8 hours

• All ethnicities 
• Age Range: 18-28 years old

Location: Atlanta , GA

Compensated $350 

LA – MAJOR RAPPER VIDEO

Shoots Feb 9, Brentwood area. 

Looking for extras to act as paparazzi on a red carpet when rapper arrives. It’s the scene of his music video. 

Casual Paparazzi

• 20 – 70, all genders, all eth.
• $100/5 hours + $75 testing stipend
• Casual Paparazzi types in Brentwood

Atlanta casting call for a music video!

• 1 main female model

Date: Tuesday Feb 15th

Time: 7 pm for 5 hours

• All ethnicities 
• Age Range: 18-28 years old

Location: Atlanta , GA

Compensated $200 

MUST NOT BE SICK OR HAVE A FEVER!!! 

Potluck is searching for their first full time hire, a Creative Producer! This key role will be instrumental to the team and ideal for a multifaceted, creative thinker. A blend of creative development, project management and producing – this person will help bring all projects at Potluck come to life – starting with concepting and creative development down to planning, executing and even producing on set. The role is well suited for someone looking to expand their knowledge of video production and strategy, while flexing their project management and creative skills. 

This position will start as a 3 month contract. After which, we plan to hire full-time.

Responsibilities Include

• Concepting and brainstorming, working on strategy sessions with clients
• Communicating with clients and collaborators. Act as the project liaison with the client to ensure alignment, Coordinate, schedule, and facilitate key meetings. WIth Excellent client facing/social skills
• Developing strategy decks, video proposals, and more.
• Producing shoots – assistant directing on set, coordinating, scheduling, managing budgets and timeline. 
• Developing and crafting internal creative needs, instagram, website
• Continuously assess processes to ensure growth and efficiency. proactively identify and manage project risks, escalating issues as needed

Your Background

• 3-5 years as a producer/creative (agency experience preferred) delivering video projects, running photoshoots and more. 
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills while working within tight deadlines, plus experience with a fast paced environment and ability to pivot quickly based on strategic business needs. 
• A creative problem solver who is a passionate, self starter constantly looking to better the process.
• A comfort level with ambiguity and confidence in decision making.
• An interest in telling stories, and knowledge of emerging media trends and digital technologies.
• Ability to be independent when things are moving fast and productive during the time between projects.
• Someone who approaches work with a positive attitude, is willing to take feedback in a productive and proactive manner.

Additional skills that could be beneficial to the Potluck team 

• Marketing background
• Interest in social media management
• Graphic design or presentation design skills

Additional details:

Full time on site with WFH options

Will start with a 3 month contract before full commitment

Looking to hire by 2/25/2022

Ready to apply!?

Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]

Cover letter should include a brief note about why you’d like to work at Potluck Creative, why your skills/experience are a good fit for the role and what you’ve been inspired by so far this year. If you’ve got any passion projects you’re working on, it would be great to hear about those as well!

Potluck Creative

About TIME:

TIME is a global media brand built on 98 years of unparalleled trust and authority, with an audience of more than 100 million people worldwide across our platforms. Our team is collaborative, innovative, and committed to TIME’s mission of informing, guiding, and engaging our audience with groundbreaking in journalism, immersive experiences, and live events.

TIME is an equal opportunity employer. Our people drive the culture. Our culture drives the mission. Our mission drives the business. Our business impacts the world. An inclusive and diverse team not only makes our content and our products better but our workplace stronger. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are top priorities in our recruiting and hiring and our culture.

The Role:

Time is hiring an Associate Video Producer to help create compelling short-form documentaries and series for a variety of platforms, including social-first programming.

The successful candidate will be an integral part of this team, reporting to and working directly with the rest of the video team in a highly collaborative and creative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Research, pitch, produce, film and edit video as directed by senior department leadership.
• Collaborate with editors and reporters – staff and freelance – to identify key news stories and plan video coverage.
• Work with reporters and editors to produce videos and embed related video content in stories on the site.
• Assist in the production of video by pulling archival materials, conducting research and background reporting, subtitling, transcribing, creating SRTs, recording, archiving and other tasks associated with video production.
• Collaborate with the social media and audience team for promotion on off-site social platforms.
• Pitch and book live streams for site and social media.
• Strategize with team for on-site presentation of Time videos
• Collaborate with editors and reporters to identify key news stories and plan video coverage

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of relevant video journalism experience.
• Must possess comprehensive knowledge of Adobe Premiere and a strong working knowledge of Photoshop, and collaborative tools like Google Drive and Airtable.
• Reporting, scripting, story development experience is key to this role as well as an ability to collaborate with colleagues in the newsroom.
• Ability to operate independently in the field when necessary.
• Sound news judgment and a strong eye for visual presentation
• Willingness to travel for on-location shoots

Preferred Qualifications:

• Field production/camera skills expected although this is not primarily a field-based role.
• Ability to set up a studio shoot, camera, audio, lighting, seamless, etc.
• Knowledge of how to use social media to find sources and seek out and distribute video
• Sound news judgement and curiosity about current events

TIME

[MATAR] Female. Age 9-12. Of Persian or Arab descent. Lives within the strict confines of her father’s world on a run-down farm in rural Virginia. Quiet, observant, tender, especially with animals. Seeks a true, deep connection with God, an authentic spirituality that is sharply at odds with her father’s teachings. Loves drawing and music, but is stifled by her father and the labor required to maintain the farm. Meets Nahr, a traveling artist, and begins to contemplate running away. LEAD.

Casting Alert LA Models Only.

We are shooting a very high profile music video in Los Angeles on February 9th with two very popular artists. 

We are looking to hire 6 lead models.

Rate: $600/each