San Francisco Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

About us

Reporting to: ECD

FutureDeluxe is a global creative studio with offices in London, New York, Los Angeles and Sydney. We combine design, technology and moving image to craft visual experiences for future facing brands. We are a diverse group of artists, directors, designers, creative technologists and administrative professionals who thrive in an environment based on experimentation, collaboration and innovation. From concept through to final delivery, we collaborate with brands to explore, imagine and define their future vision.

Why we think you’ll want this role

You’re passionate about visual storytelling and have a history of leading projects that include a high level of polish and complexity. You are a strategic thinker and are comfortable leveraging your communication skills to lead award winning work for our clients. You are an integral member of our client facing team, building loyal client relationships by identifying their needs and bringing their ideas to life.
 

The Opportunity

– Collaborate with our clients and project leadership team to generate inspiring, creative and strategic ideas that capture our clients’ business needs and transform them into elegantly designed solutions

– Contribute to production planning, pitch asset creation, capabilities presentations etc., providing your insights into resource planning and budgets to support realistic and creative solutions

– Lead pitches, pushing briefs beyond their original inception towards innovative new aesthetics

– Oversee creative teams across multiple productions from pitch to launch, acting as a creative sounding board as they lead the daily workflow

– Provide inspiration and insight, ensuring that high creative standards are maintained throughout the production process 

– Proactively collaborate to develop initiatives that foster community and connection among the team with the people team

– Mentor and grow our creative team, providing inspiring and empowering feedback that builds confidence and skills both on and off the box

– Act as a thought leader for the creative team, leading workshops and skill building sessions to develop the skills of the artists

– Pursue endless boundary-pushing opportunities, striving to acquire new skills related to software, animation, and design

– Infuse your work with your knowledge of current trends in areas including typography, fashion, architecture, and contemporary art

Come Prepared to Talk about:

– What motivates you to push boundaries and be a leader in this industry

– Your expert communication, presentation, and leadership skills

– Your experience creating and implementing processes into a production team

– Trending technologies, campaigns, and award-winning work in the global market’

– Your experiences and strategies for navigating clients through successful and difficult productions

Our Culture

We strive to create a space where people will be challenged and rewarded, where their voice will be heard and their impact felt. We look for team players who are truly invested in our vision and share our values.

Our Purpose – To Create The Future

The work we craft for our clients is always looking forward to what’s next – we never look back or repeat what’s been done before. We have a constant hunger to create new visual experiences that truly amaze, inspire and have never seen before. This means creating new visual techniques, new aesthetics and experimenting with the very latest technologies.

And this isn’t just about the work that we do for our clients. Everything we do is about creating the future – a better future for all the communities that we serve. It means breaking new ground and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in everything we do.

Our Values

Experiment. We are curious and driven by the new.

Collaboration. There are no single players.

Quality. Chase perfection.

People First. Killing it with kindness.

FutureDeluxe

*MUST BE BASED IN CALIFORNIA*

Associate Event Producers support the internal workings such as planning, staffing, tracking and overall behind the scenes of activating brand events.They are responsible for assisting the Regional Director in an administrative support role to execute the overall quality and execution of consumer experiences. Specific responsibilities include (but not limited to): staffing, managing payroll, Event report forms, event sourcing, budget creation / management, vendor communications, timeline management, asset logistics, on-site execution, administrative and operational tasks.

Events range in size, scale, and timing, and Associate Event Producers must be able to organize and coordinate multiple sized events simultaneously. This role requires strong cultural, community, and local awareness, with the ability to connect brands with the right events while maximizing consumer satisfaction and brand relevance.

Position Responsibilities:

• Play a support role to Event Regional Directors and assist in all aspects of administrative needs, event planning and activation within designated markets as assigned, ensuring all deliverables are met for both regional and localized assignments and any assigned task as assigned.
• Activate assigned events according to brand guidelines and ensure execution is consistent with brand standards
• Coordinate staffing and logistics for all non-premise brand experiences (event staffing, asset transportation, product delivery, etc.)
• Work with national and local vendors, including insurance carriers
• Procure permits, civic documents, and all other permits / paperwork required for events
• Administrative tasks:invoice requests, staff payroll, expenses, etc.
• When requested, travel within assigned market area is expected and often required to perform managerial, activation, and execution responsibilities
• Provide client and stakeholders with new ideas and activation opportunities
• Support budget creation, implementation, expense tracking & management, and reporting as assigned by the Regional Director
• Ensure activation is planned for / and executed in compliance with state event regulations, local sampling laws, company policies, and client marketing codes
• Continual evaluation of local market sponsorship opportunities and local event alignments against brand objectives

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience producing experiential / event production projects within a marketing or communications environment
• Strong organizational and keen attention to detail
• Ability to support numerous projects simultaneously while managing priorities and timelines
• Strong interpersonal skills and easily approachable
• Ability to pro-actively anticipate obstacles and create solutions
• Must possess a strong work ethic, thrive in a fast-paced dynamic work environment, (this is not a 9 to 5 job)
• Daily Use/Knowledge of: Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint, Keynote. General understanding of Sketchup or ACAD is preferred.

Additional Information

The anticipated salary range for this position is $45,000 – $72,450. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills and other factors permitted by law. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit dentsubenefitsplus.com

About dentsu

Dentsu is the network designed for what’s next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities in the sustainable economy. Taking a people-centered approach to business transformation, dentsu combines Japanese innovation with a diverse, global perspective to drive client growth and to shape societywww.dentsu.com.

We are champions for meaningful progress and we strive to be a force for good—for our people, for our clients, for the industry and for our society. We keep our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. We embed diversity, in our mindset, in our solutions and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable and culturally fluent environment. Building this culture within our teams makes us better collaborators with each other and with our clients, driving better outcomes for all.

Dentsu (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact your recruiter if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.

dentsu

Title: Manager of Broadcast Traffic

Department: Broadcast

FLSA: Exempt

Location: Los Angeles or New York

Reports: EVP Broadcast Media Director

Overview:

USIM is a full-service, integrated, media planning and buying agency. We are media agnostic – aligning the most successful and efficient media strategies with the goals of our clients, regardless of channel. This position is key and covers either one major account or a portfolio of clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement and manage all video and audio traffic for all clients.
• Deliver all traffic instructions, materials, and ads in a timely manner to all vendors.
• Montor and resolving any issues, discrepancies that may arise, such as missing materials, conflicts, and error.
• Maintaining all vendor and client traffic materials
• Communicating with departments on all traffic issues
• Review all broadcast traffic software and negotiation of vendor rate cards.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

– Minimum 5 years

– Technical proficiency, particularly with media systems, S-Traffic and MS Office

– Excellent written and verbal communication

– Ability to work successfully with teams, handling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines under pressure.

– Possessing excellent client services skills

– Solid financial management skills

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

– Bachelor’s degree

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ø The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ø The employee will spend up to 50% of time sitting at desk, typing on keyboard, viewing computer monitor, answering telephone calls.

Ø While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear.

Ø The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

Ø The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Ø The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ø The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.

SELECTION GUIDELINES:

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interviews and reference check; job-related tests may be required.

EEO

USIM is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees with respect to any terms or conditions of employment on account of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, physical or mental disability (actual or perceived), medical condition including genetic characteristics, marital status, citizenship status, military service status, gender, gender identity, registered domestic partner status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. USIM also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of USIM , and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of USIM, including supervisors and co-workers. All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principles of equal employment opportunity.

65-85K+ DOE

USIM

Corso Marketing Group, an award winning experiential agency, is hiring a Creative Director to successfully lead our Design Department through projects from conception to execution.

We are only accepting West Coast residents at this time.

As Creative Director you are responsible for initiating thought provoking ideas, overseeing the development of concepts, and ensuring timely delivery of creative deliverables to the Production Department. Strong preference towards appolicants who have event or experiential marketing experience.

You are confident in your ability to provide encouragement, clear and concise feedback, and communicate a vision that bridges the gap between our clients and final delivery. You posses a proven track record leading creative teams, are collaborative and highly organized, and possess an understanding of production processes. You are equal parts strategic and creative, a master at storytelling.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead creative brainstorming, formulate strategies, and provide creative direction for all project
• Supervise and support the creative team in managing project deliverables from initiation to completion
• Ensure brand consistency and spearhead internal updates to maintain a unified company visual identity
• Actively engage in client discovery calls, client presentations, and pitches

Qualifications:

• MUST be based on the West Coast
• 5-7 years experience with an agency or brand
• Experiential marketing experience is mandatory
• Demonstrated expertise in conceptualizing and crafting comprehensive strategies for immersive brand experiences, including events, fabricated elements, and experiential programs
• Proficient in collaborating with various departments and adept at project management for internal creative initiatives
• Skilled in utilizing Adobe Creative Suite and Google Workspace (specifically Google Slides)
• Understanding of 3D and AI programs mandatory
• Proven success in leading a creative team
• Strong ability to think strategically and creatively
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to juggle multiple projects in various stages of completion
• Must submit a portfolio with resume

CMG is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We offer a flexible working environment and great benefits, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), flex time/unlimited PTO, and more. This is a Salaried Exempt position.

Corso Marketing Group

Casting Call: SAG Background Actors for Feature Film

Job Detail: This casting call is for SAG (Screen Actors Guild) members to portray college students as background actors in an upcoming feature film shooting in Long Beach, CA. Due to a last-minute schedule change, we are urgently seeking union submissions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray college students in various scenes as background actors.
• Follow directions from the director and production team regarding movements, positioning, and actions on set.
• Maintain professionalism and be punctual for all call times and filming schedules.
• Collaborate with fellow actors and crew members to create a realistic and engaging atmosphere.

Requirements:

• Must be a SAG member.
• Age range: 18-25 years old.
• Ability to realistically portray a college student.
• Must have a flexible schedule and be available to work on Wednesday, October 25th.
• Diverse looks and ethnicities are encouraged to apply.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $208/8 (eight hours of work).
• Payment will be processed according to SAG guidelines.
• Meals and refreshments will be provided on set.

As an Associate Producer in TV & Streaming, we’re offering you an opportunity to be part of a team that’s shaping the future of entertainment.

ZEALOT is a powerhouse of creativity and innovation in entertainment marketing with a rich history of crafting compelling trailers, TV spots, and digital campaigns for some of the most popular film and TV productions in the world.

We’re about nurturing the next generation of creative talent who display passion, dedication, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. We want to invest in the right person who has a burning desire to become a Producer.

So, if you’re looking to make your mark in the world of entertainment marketing, ZEALOT is the place for you. Are you ready to join us?

Summary:

The position reports to the VP of TV and Streaming. You will have the ability to solve creative problems as well as track and manage department tasks and manage projects.

Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Strong QC skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload in a constantly shifting environment while maintaining a high level of organization and hitting tight deadlines.
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Must have the ability to work independently and with team members.
• Understanding of UHD/HD/SD formats, for file-based deliveries.
• Manage asset distribution between editorial, motion graphics and finishing.
• Track projects through the offline editorial phase in anticipation of those projects entering the finishing phase.
• Requesting and obtaining assets such as graphics, music, cue sheets and archival videos and photos
• Manage delivery of shot, VFX, and graphic checker requests
• Understand and follow all security protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in a Coordinator position in a post-production environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems on the fly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Regular business hours are Mon-Fri 10am to 7pm.

**This is a hybrid position – 3 days working in our Culver City office and 2 days WFH. You must live in the Los Angeles area**

PLEASE no phone calls / LinkedIn messages or additional emails! If you have the experience/skills we are looking for, we will reach out to you! THANK-YOU

ZEALOT

Our client, a well known name in the education space has an immediate need for an Experiential Art Director. This is a freelance position that starts off part time (20 hours a week) and will ramp to 40 hours nearer to the event date (January). Must be able to work a hybrid schedule in the LA area.

You will be responsible for helping lead the design/production for an annual corporate event, coming up with the vision as well as being hands on with execution with support from the internal design team.

Experiential Art Director (with Scenic Production Experience) • Directs the overall visual aspects of the event • Creates the overall VisID/visual aesthetic of the branding, blowing out the theme through graphics and set design, specializing in scenic or experiential design • Considers lighting, spatial design, themes, product, and interactive elements to align with objectives. • Responsible for sourcing props and set elements to enhance the immersive and visually appealing environment and will work closely with set designers • Works closely with a graphic designer to build out various style guide elements for the theme that can be used as a jumping-off point for video production, 3D graphics, event website, and ancillary materials • Design ability to create select and ad hoc assets as needed such as PowerPoints, Awards, etc. • Works to document and recommend future processes, collaborations, and best practices

Send your portfolio today!

24 Seven Talent

Casting Call: Real Grandparents and Grandkids for Disneyland Resorts Commercial

Job Details: We are seeking real grandparents aged 60-75 with two real grandkids aged 12 and younger for an upcoming commercial promoting the magical experience at Disneyland Resorts.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the role of loving and adventurous grandparents experiencing the joy and wonder of Disneyland alongside their grandkids.
• Engage in various activities and attractions within the park, showcasing the magical moments that Disneyland offers to families.

Requirements:

• Real grandparents aged 60-75 with a genuine affection for their grandkids.
• Two real grandkids aged 12 and under.
• Ability to convey excitement, joy, and a sense of wonderment.

Compensation:

• Grandparents: $1500 per day of shooting (expected 1-2 days).
• Grandkids: $1000 per day of shooting (expected 1-2 days).
• Travel expenses, accommodation, and meals provided during the shooting period.

CASTING CALL: ASL Translator for Major Toe Artist Music Video

Job Details: We are seeking an experienced ASL (American Sign Language) translator for an upcoming music video featuring a major toe-tapping artist. This project promises to be a vibrant and visually captivating experience, and we are excited to include the deaf and hard-of-hearing community in the magic.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide on-set ASL translation services for dialogue, lyrics, and instructions to ensure seamless communication between the artist and the deaf or hard-of-hearing members of the crew.
• Work closely with the director, producer, and the artist to ensure that the artistic vision is effectively conveyed to everyone involved.
• Collaborate with the production team to ensure that the video is accessible and inclusive to all viewers.

Requirements:

• Proficient in American Sign Language with a strong understanding of various dialects and styles.
• Proven experience as an ASL translator in the entertainment industry, particularly in music videos or similar projects.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, creative environment.
• Familiarity with music video production processes and terminology is a plus.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $600 for 8 hours of work on set.

Real Family Casting Call

Job Detail: Storyboard Casting, in collaboration with Level Up, is seeking cisgender female couples with young children for a heartwarming photoshoot in the Bay Area. This project is a volunteer effort aimed at capturing the beauty of real families.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a family-oriented photoshoot with your partner and children.
• Engage naturally and comfortably with your family during the shoot.
• Follow any directions provided by the photographer to capture authentic moments.

Requirements:

• Participants must be cisgender female couples with young children.
• Reside in or be able to commute to the Bay Area, particularly South San Francisco.
• Availability on the shoot date: November 11th.

Compensation:

• This is a volunteer project, and participants will not receive monetary compensation.
• However, selected families will receive a set of high-quality photos from the shoot for personal use, free of charge.