New York Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Position Summary

The Executive Producer will oversee and maintain the operations of the studio and ensure minimal interruption to the business while maximizing quality product and communication with all other departments. This involves the management of producers, the division’s financial status, client relationships and collaborative management for the direction, growth and vision of the company.

Main Duties

The ideal candidate will be become a profitable creative entity by working with managing director, finance manager, head of sales/operations, and head of production to produce projects within approved budgets/deadlines. They will work to develop close relationships and participate in process of hiring film crews, talent, and outside vendors.

• Generate and maintain revenue for the company through client relationships, strategizing with internal sales/head of production/producers, negotiations and other means necessary.
• Gather and distribute to head of production/producers all key information (boards, creative expectations, schedule, transfer and delivery requirements, etc.) necessary to bid and manage all project based and/or hourly project sessions in the most efficient manner.
• Work with Managing Director, Finance Manager, Head of Sales, Head of Operations, Head of Production, Creative branding, new hires, pipeline development, etc. to become a strong and profitable creative entity.
• Encourage and mentor the growth of less experienced production talent for additional support.
• Make sure every session booked has a producer assigned.
• Get proper rate approvals in writing by Managing Director.
• Check credit limits in advance and resolve accordingly both internally and with the client.
• Make sure all necessary elements are presented to the artist/assists prior to the commencement of the session.
• Have Operations create Work Orders for all billable, non-billable, testing and pro bono work.
• Attend the session while Masters are being laid off to help QC final picture and assure a perfect product.
• Work with accounting/sales representative/executive producer/operations client to make sure the billing is properly done in accordance to the client’s needs.
• Communicate changes in projects to department leads and management.
• Maintain a positive customer relationship through both written and verbal communication as well as high levels of customer satisfaction by accurately fulfilling customer orders and resolving customer problems accurately, on time, and with high quality.
• Complete additional duties as required.

What You Bring

• Experience in a fast paced post-production environment.
• Strong experience in a supervisory role at an agency or studio.
• Ability to create and maintain a positive working environment and team spirit in order to motivate the team to contribute at their highest and most efficient capacity.
• Editing experience in feature, commercial, and documentary based projects.
• Strong PC skills, including experience using MS Office, Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, and Final Cut Pro, and Avid.
• Demonstrated superior written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills are needed.
• Proven planning and problem solving abilities are required.
• Very strong ability identifying clear priorities and meeting department goals.
• The ability to work flexible hours is necessary.

About The Company

Company 3 / Method Studios provides a full range of Creative Services for content creators, including conceptual design, pre-vis, look development, ideation and rapid prototyping, 3D animation/CGI, motion graphics/designers, matte painting, compositing, dailies and production services, color grading, post-production finishing, marketing/trailers, live-action production, experiences, and more.

Diversity And Inclusion At Company 3

Creativity has diversity at its core. We celebrate the value of each unique experience by being dedicated to fostering the most diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where every employee feels empowered and safe to show up to work as their full self.

It is our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Please inform the company’s HR representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Method Studios

• Job Description:

To oversee and manage the color workflow on assigned projects. Encourage and grow client relationships, along with supporting internal personnel collaboration. 

Main Duties

Artist

• Drive artist schedule and manage one to two Colorists session time.
• Face to face interaction with assigned Colorist regarding sessions, new specs, and clientele.
• Coordinate Colorist time off with the color production team.

Clients

• Act as the main point of contact for clients, via e-mail, phone, in-person meetings.
• Maintain effective communication with clients regarding deliverables and job status, including billing updates when workflow changes;
• E-mail prep guide, contact clients for specs and update all Work Order specs.

Bidding and Budget

• Gather all key information (boards, rough-cuts, source material, schedule, & delivery specifications, etc.) necessary to bid & manage project.
• Regularly communicate budget status to clients.
• Establishing a project workflow with the EP to fit the clients’ budget.

Preparations for Projects/Sessions

• Receive a PO for project and/or session prior to its commencement.
• Have credit card authorization filled out and submitted to accounting prior to session for any COD clients.
• Obtain all project details, source, delivery and shipping specs prior to the session.
• Ensure all specs fit within the clients booked time and will meet their delivery deadlines.
• Work with EP/ Ops to find alternative workflows to accommodate the clients’ delivery deadlines.
• Ensure clients are aware of how and where to deliver elements
• Make sure all necessary elements and prep are acquired prior to session allowing for adequate prep time.
• Verify project is built and setup prior to session start / client arrival. Arrive a half-hour before first sup’d session when needed, double checking complicated setups/laydowns, etc.
• Communicate weekend and holiday staffing needs to the production team.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings with internal team on complex projects.

Execution of Job

• Create Work Orders for all billable, non-billable, testing and pro bono work. No work is to be done without a Work Order, no exceptions. Generate work orders based on the approved work order template.
• Ensure that the production team is aware of any special set-up needs per project.[polycom, food orders…]
• Greet and escort clients to the bays upon arrival.
• Check in on artist, clients, color assists, and client services on a regular basis to make sure the session is well supported. The client should feel the producer’s presence and know that you are taking care of them.
• Organize, supervise and monitor the progress of a session to make sure it is on schedule.
• Make the production coordinator team aware of any known pick up shots coming their way
• Update WO and the production coordinator team with any spec changes.
• Communicate any machine downtime to production, operations, engineering, and clients and arrange for other solutions to keep the session on schedule.
• Keep track of all elements pertaining to the projects being produced.
• Supervise evening and weekend sessions (if required)

Final Delivery

• Coordinate the delivery of all required elements by the desired deadline date with the client/vault.
• Email (via vault or yourself) the client all proper tracking information including contents and expected delivery date/time to the requested location.
• Prepare & send all elements (credit lists, still frames, completed commercials), to our PR division for proper publicity.
• Follow up with client after session to ensure all elements were received timely and accurately.

Final Billing

• Work with accounting to make sure the billing is properly done in accordance to the client’s needs.
• Make sure all Work Orders are reviewed and actualized by yourself (with applicable accounting information: i.e. rates, billable hours, etc)

What You Bring

• A solid understanding and background in Post-Production workflow.
• Media Pulse and/ or post production scheduling software experience
• Basic knowledge of offline editing workflows including but not limited to the understanding of EDL, XML, and AAF.
• Knowledge of file based workflow
• Excellent working knowledge with MS Excel, and at least one working experience with a production shot/asset tracking system.
• Demonstrated superior written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills are needed. Proven planning and problem-solving abilities are required.
• The ability to effectively handle multiple projects and reporting to multiple project managers.
• Very strong ability identifying clear priorities and meeting department goals.
• The ability to work overtime when necessary.
• Strong client interaction skills with excellent customer service experience with internal and external clients.

• Diversity and Inclusion at Company 3:

Creativity has diversity at its core. We celebrate the value of each unique experience by being dedicated to fostering the most diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where every employee feels empowered and safe to show up to work as their full self.

It is our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Please inform the company’s HR representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Company 3

Showtime’s Three Women Casting Call

Seeking (ages 8-15) to portray Birthday Party Guests for new Showtime series, “THREE WOMEN”:

– COVID Test: Thursday 2/10 in LIC (required for both minor and guardian)

– Tentative Shoot: Friday 2/11 in Long Island/Greenport area

PAY RATE: $165/10hrs, COVID test $60/4hrs

REQUIRED FOR GUARDIANS AND MINORS: This production has a mandatory vaccination policy and requires all cast & Zone A crew to be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson) or have a disability or sincerely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. If you meet this criteria, please submit without providing any additional information at this time. If you are selected, you will be given separate information on how to provide evidence to the production that you are fully vaccinated or to request an accommodation of any disability or a sincerely held religious belief. Any job offer will be conditioned on satisfactorily testing negative for COVID and showing evidence of vaccination or being granted an accommodation of a disability or sincerely held religious belief by the Employer. Per COVID department: we cannot guarantee the exemption will be granted in time for your scheduled dates, but, if granted after, the exemption will apply for all future projects with ViacomCBS/Showtime.

Please note, you must be able to present valid identification to fill out a Federal I9 form and be paid.

THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL Casting Call

KIDS to portray Christmas Tree Lot Patrons (NON SAG-AFTRA COVERED) ages 8-16 yrs old for background work on the Golden Globe & Emmy Award Winning show THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL (Season 5). FILMING IN NYC! 

• Must be okay working around atmospheric smoke. No wool allergies.  EXTERIOR WORK in Winter season wardrobe.
• Boys and girls must be okay getting a 1960s haircut.  No braces! 
• This background performer role is not covered by a SAG-AFTRA CBA and subject to a Preference of Employment provision.

Tentative shoot dates (2/23) – Looking for general availability. Attending a wardrobe fitting next week in Brooklyn before work date is required. There will be 3 mandatory COVID testing prior to fitting and work date(s). 

Must have full day availability for all the shoot dates, as we don’t get the call times until the day before filming. (COVID tests are typically in the morning.) Tests and fittings are paid and take place in Brooklyn.

Consistent with the COVID-19 Return to Work Agreement, this production has a mandatory vaccine policy for individuals working in Zone A, which includes actors and background actors. This production may make limited accommodations as required by law for individuals that cannot be vaccinated because they are minors, have a disability and/or a sincerely held religious belief.

PAID GIG! – 210/12hrs for each shoot date.  $60 stipend for covid test.

Now Casting Female Models Only 18 and over!

(New faces are welcome)

February 2022

Next Casting for NYFW | FW/2022 shows

Casting Date:

• Saturday, February 5th
• 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
• (Door closes at 5:45 PM)

Requirements:

• Female models only! Must be 5’8 or Taller (without heels) 
• Dress Size (0-2-4-6)

Please be advised that in order to receive a call back to attend our casting all models must meet the required height and size listed above. Do not apply if you do not meet the requirements.

THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL Casting Call

1960s Types to portray Airline Workers & Airport Travelers (NON SAG-AFTRA COVERED) ages 18 and older for background work on the Golden Globe & Emmy Award Winning show THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL (Season 5). FILMING IN NYC! 

Must be okay working around atmospheric smoke. No wool allergies.  INTERIOR & EXTERIOR WORK in Winter season wardrobe.

Men must be okay getting a 1960s haircut, if needed, and being clean shaven on the shoot date.  

Women’s hair requirements are as follows: No fashion colors. No wigs. No weaves. No braids. No undercuts. No ombré or unnatural looking highlights. No roots if hair is colored. Hair must be above the shoulders; it CANNOT touch the shoulders. If hair touches shoulders, it will need to be cut by our hair dept. Short hair is great. Any texture is ok. Gray hair on more mature women is great.  

NO TATTOOS FOR WOMEN! Men cannot have any visible tattoos that won’t be covered in a suit.

This background performer role is covered by a SAG-AFTRA CBA and subject to a Preference of Employment provision.

Tentative shoot dates (2/14 & 2/15) – Looking for general availability. Attending a wardrobe fitting next week in Brooklyn before work date is required. There will be 3 mandatory COVID testing prior to fitting and work date(s). 

Must have full day availability for all the shoot dates, as we don’t get the call times until the day before filming. (COVID tests are typically in the morning.) Tests and fittings are paid and take place in Brooklyn.

Consistent with the COVID-19 Return to Work Agreement, this production has a mandatory vaccine policy for individuals working in Zone A, which includes actors and background actors. This production may make limited accommodations as required by law for individuals that cannot be vaccinated because they are minors, have a disability and/or a sincerely held religious belief.

*Please note, you must be able to present valid identification to fill out a Federal I9 form and be paid. 

Once we receive your email submission, we will keep you on file for the duration of the season, so please do not be discouraged if you haven’t heard from us right away! There will be many opportunities. 

PAID GIG! – 210/12hrs for each shoot date.  $60 stipend for covid test. 

General Entertainment Content,ABC News

Company Description

The Mill is a global creative partner for agencies, production companies and brands, working across all media channels and platforms.

We are trusted specialists in visual effects, creative technologies and content production Our projects include the creation of digital products and virtual experiences, as well as world class visual effects and video production.

We are a vibrant network of talented artists, producers, directors and creative technologists from multinational backgrounds. We nurture innovation, flexibility and diverse ideas across our studios in London, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Berlin and Bangalore. We are all united by one single ambition: To create extraordinary and memorable work that captivates and excites audiences.

We are The Mill. We create the extraordinary.

Job Description

The Mill NY VFX Executive Producer – Content (EP) is a management position. The EP – Content must have an excellent understanding of The Mill’s strategic goals and be instrumental in delivering increased sales and in encouraging greater bottom line profit. EP is primarily an outwardly orientated, client facing role, requiring excellent communication skills and the fostering and development of extremely strong client relationships.

The Mill NY EP – Content must also have a very thorough understanding of the Mill production pipeline in order to maximise the use of resources and to oversee the smooth production of projects through the company.

Management Structure

The EP – Content reports to the Mill NY Director of Production and must work closely alongside the Head of Content in NY to form a mutually supportive structure to allow The EP and the NY Head of Content to manage the live action production department together as a team. It is vital that both The EP and Head of Content work closely with our reps and the EP/Director of Production of Mill LA to ensure the best communication regarding bidding and execution of projects, to ensure we take full advantage of sales/project opportunities and that Mill resources are as well utilised as possible.

Responsibilities

Sales

• Highly proactive in the task of winning new business with an exclusive focus on live action projects. Targeting clients and accounts to be won by The Mill and define client specific strategies to win business.
• Provide support to the live action production department in NY and ensure excellent communication and the careful handover of projects from the bidding stage to the line production stage of a project.
• Work along side the Head of Content and other key partners in looking for new director talent and rounding out our roster of directors.
• Bid live action projects
• Monitor the satisfaction of existing clients and ensure that they continue to use The Mill.
• Maximise revenue and utilisation of The Mill NY by having an overview of the work going through each site(NY/LA) and encouraging effective scheduling and efficiency of resources.
• Develop and maintain an ‘ear’ to the market and disseminate relevant information to the production team and key staff at The Mill.
• Work closely with our reps to help define potential clients, sales/marketing opportunities and PR exercises both on a short term and a long term ‘bigger picture’ basis.
• Network with agency, direct to brand and other clients

Mentoring/other Responsibilities

• To oversee quotations and sales pitches with clients as necessary with more junior members of production.
• To ensure that quality standards and good working practices are met on all projects undertaken by the department.
• To develop, train, motivate and support all people in the department.
• Monitor, and take steps to care for, creative operators’ welfare while also providing balanced protection for our clients and upholding the level of service/work they should expect from The Mill.
• Promote the advancement of new Mill offerings both internally and externally (in-house directing, cross platform content, volume/relationship driven workflow etc.)
• On a regular basis, meet with heads of other Mill departments.

Overview

• To ensure that there is healthy communication between production and other departments within the company to aid overall communication and to better working relationships, especially with the operators and artists that work directly with the production staff.

Key Performance indicators

• Revenue figures are on target or exceeded.
• Effective resources utilised to full potential.
• Client relationships solidified and developed throughout the Mill.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years as either a Senior Producer or Executive producer focusing on live action with experience at either a production company or other vfx company with live action offerings.
• Established client relationships at agencies, direct-to-brand and other clients.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.
• Effective communication skills

Additional Information

Please click here to review our privacy notices for job applicants.

If you require assistance applying, please reach out to talent@thefocus.com and we’ll be happy to assist.

TECHNICOLOR IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Technicolor complies and prohibits against discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, medical condition (including genetic characteristics), mental and/or physical disability or handicap, marital status, sex, age, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political party preference, political belief, socioeconomic status, familial status, registered domestic partner status, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and any other characteristic or activity protected by federal, state/provincial or local law.
The Mill

Company Description

The Mill is a global creative partner for agencies, production companies and brands, working across all media channels and platforms.

We are trusted specialists in visual effects, creative technologies and content production Our projects include the creation of digital products and virtual experiences, as well as world class visual effects and video production.

We are a vibrant network of talented artists, producers, directors and creative technologists from multinational backgrounds. We nurture innovation, flexibility and diverse ideas across our studios in London, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Berlin and Bangalore. We are all united by one single ambition: To create extraordinary and memorable work that captivates and excites audiences.

We are The Mill. We create the extraordinary.

Job Description

Our global Visual Effects team combines talent with technology, artistry with rigor, the familiar with the fantastic. Our work can be inspiring or invisible, but always unforgettable. From the language of colour to the hand drawn and photo-real, we bring ideas to life through the use of movement, storytelling and timing.

The role of an Associate Producer is to assist with the facilitation of complex visual effects advertising commercial projects through The Mill, starting at the storyboard stage through to the final delivery on diverse media.

In order to deliver the standard of work The Mill has become renowned for, an Associate Producer must have excellent knowledge of current technology and techniques, an in-depth knowledge of the working pipe-line of The Mill, superb communication, team work and organizational skills, a creative eye and an innate understanding of our clients’ requirements and the post-production industry as a whole.

The Associate Producer must also work in conjunction with Producers in the day to day running of current jobs and projects. This person will be involved in bringing efficiencies for producers running current jobs ranging from internal systems and processes to client communication, interaction and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Attend client meetings at the storyboard stage to advise on current post-production techniques, procedures and plan timings
• Involved in the planning and quoting for all elements of the job i.e. shoot attend, Telecine, 2D, complex 3D requirements i.e. Modeling, texturing lighting of CG creations and character animation, MCR, dubbing and delivery costs in conjunction with Beam, and ensuring the smooth running of the job through the building
• Ability to confidently and effectively act as a liaison between client and Producer
• Possess an acute sense for visual aesthetics and ideas and the ability to manage people and resources effectively
• Assist producer with postings, layoffs, interfacing with client and client needs and quality control
• Prepare shot lists
• Compile reference material and pitch content
• Keep the Mill’s history archive and internal show reels up to date
• Maintain client data base
• Assist Producers and the scheduling department with any specific job related issues
• Compile credit list and PR details at job wrap
• Wrangle meetings, sales calls and catalogued minutes of all Production meetings
• Efficient response time to client queries and requests
• Increase communication and productivity within the Production department
• Good working knowledge and relationships with other Mill offices
• Work towards role of Producer by shadowing on when possible

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of the Post Production process and the US advertising industry
• Have a keen understanding of in-house technology
• Flexible working hours
• Attention to detail and a willingness to go the extra mile
• Ability to multitask and change direction depending on the current needs of the situation
• Well organized and able to prioritize tasks
• Resourceful and lateral thinking
• Able to communicate at all levels/across all departments

Additional Information

Please click here to review our privacy notices for job applicants.

TECHNICOLOR IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Technicolor complies and prohibits against discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, medical condition (including genetic characteristics), mental and/or physical disability or handicap, marital status, sex, age, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political party preference, political belief, socioeconomic status, familial status, registered domestic partner status, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and any other characteristic or activity protected by federal, state/provincial or local law.
The Mill

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee all aspects of production in the creation of print, video, digital and social advertising, and packaging/collateral programs
• Develop and enforce operational processes for production and post-production teams
• Help craft, then oversee production and post-production budgets, art buying and vendor sourcing for Digital, Ecommerce, Social, Broadcast, Photo and Print
• Manage retouching process; oversee all approvals to ensure brand guidelines are met
• Lead casting and be the primary owner of all talent contract negotiations, in partnership with DY legal (including SAG), related to Digital, Broadcast and Print shoots and assures usage alignment with placed media
• Manage production relationships with 3rd party vendors securing preferential pricing, timing and loyalty to the David Yurman brand codes and aesthetic
• Partner with Creative leadership in resource planning and helping to manage workflow for the Creative Team; hire freelancers when necessary
• Build and maintain a comprehensive high-level calendar of production and post-production timelines to support all cross functional initiatives
• Maintain a contact list of stylists, casting-agents, production partners, glam resources, etc.

SKILLS

• Extremely organized, strong verbal and written communication skills, and intimately familiar with all aspects of creative production
• Experience working with luxury brands, ideally brands that are private and/or founder-led
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Able to collaborate and partner cross-functionally in a non-siloed, non-hierarchical manner
• Experience with all aspects of post-production, ideally intimate knowledge of jewelry retouching
• Familiarity with Digital Asset Management systems and digital archiving
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and leading creative software solutions

SUPERVISES: Production Coordinator, Post-Production and Retouching Team, Studio Manager

REQUIREMENT:

• 5-7years experience preferably in fashion, advertising, marketing or related field
• Strong problem solving skills. project management, planning, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Understanding of the creative, photographic and digital processes as they relate to creative, photo and video production.
• Must be team oriented, self motivated, and an exceptional communicator

David Yurman