San Francisco Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Call: Major R&B Artists Music Video – Lead Female

Job Details: We are seeking a Lead Female for a prominent R&B artist’s upcoming music video to be filmed in the vibrant city of Los Angeles. This is a fantastic opportunity to participate in a high-profile project showcasing your talent and uniqueness. The music video promises to be an artistic masterpiece, and we are searching for a captivating and enigmatic individual to embody the essence of the song’s message.

Job Responsibilities: As the Lead Female in the music video, you will play a pivotal role in bringing the artist’s vision to life. Your portrayal should reflect the song’s emotional depth and capture the audience’s attention through your presence and charisma. You must convey various emotions and interactions while maintaining a magnetic and eccentric aura. The ability to follow directions from the director, choreographer, and production team is crucial for a successful collaboration.

Requirements:

• Gender: Female
• Ethnicity: African American
• Age Range: 21 – 32
• Exceptional screen presence and ability to convey emotions effectively
• Unique and eccentric features that stand out
• Comfortable taking on dynamic roles and embodying the spirit of the song
• Previous acting or music video experience is a plus but not mandatory

Compensation:

• Rate: $1000 per day

This is an incredible opportunity to be a part of a primary music video production and gain exposure within the entertainment industry. If you have a captivating presence, embody the essence of the song’s message, and possess the unique qualities we seek, we invite you to audition.

Casting Call: Major R&B Artist’s Music Video – Los Angeles

Job Details: We are excited to announce a casting call for a groundbreaking music video by a major R&B artist. This is an opportunity to be a part of a visually stunning and creative project that will captivate audiences worldwide. We are looking for a female talent with unique and eccentric features to bring an extraordinary element to the video. If you’re a dynamic and expressive performer who fits the bill, we want to hear from you!

Job Responsibilities: As the selected talent, you will play a crucial role in the artist’s music video. Your role will involve emotive expressions, movement, and interaction with the artist and the environment. You will contribute to the video’s overall narrative and aesthetic, showcasing your distinctive features and capturing the audience’s attention.

Requirements:

• Female
• Any ethnicity
• Ages: 21 – 32
• Must possess unique and eccentric features that stand out
• Expressive and comfortable with emotive performances
• Able to take direction and work collaboratively with the artist and production team
• Prior experience in music videos, acting, or performing is a plus but not mandatory

Compensation: Selected talent will receive a competitive rate of $350 for approximately 6 hours of work on Saturday, August 12th. This is an excellent opportunity to not only be a part of a major R&B artist’s music video but also to showcase your individuality and talents on a global stage.

If you fit the criteria and are excited to contribute your unique essence to a groundbreaking project, we encourage you to apply and join us for this unforgettable experience.

Casting Call: HERBALIFE Commercial

Job Details: We are seeking enthusiastic individuals of any gender, aged 22 to 50, from all ethnic backgrounds, to participate in an upcoming commercial for HERBALIFE. This exciting project will take place in Los Angeles on August 15th.

Job Responsibilities: Selected candidates will be featured in a dynamic HERBALIFE commercial highlighting the transformative journey of individuals who have embraced a healthier lifestyle through HERBALIFE products. As a talent in the commercial, you will be required to convey genuine excitement and positivity while showcasing the positive impact of HERBALIFE on your wellness journey. This will involve natural interaction, engaging with the products, and delivering authentic expressions of satisfaction.

Requirements:

• Age: 22 to 50
• Gender: All genders
• Ethnicity: Any ethnicity
• Must be located in or able to travel to Los Angeles on August 15th
• No prior acting experience required, but a natural and enthusiastic presence in front of the camera is essential
• Individuals who have genuinely used HERBALIFE products and have seen positive results will be given preference
• Must be able to follow directions from the director and work collaboratively with the production team

Compensation: Selected participants will be compensated at $4,750 for their involvement in the commercial shoot. This fee covers the day of filming, potential rehearsals, and usage rights of your appearance in the final commercial. Meals and refreshments will also be provided on set.

Casting Call: Lawyer Firm Commercial – Role 2: Patient

Job Detail: We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for actors to participate in our upcoming Lawyer Firm Commercial. We are seeking dedicated and talented individuals to portray various roles, and Role 2: Patient is one of the key positions we are looking to fill. This commercial aims to capture the essence of professionalism, trust, and expertise that our law firm embodies.

Job Responsibilities: As the Patient, you will play a crucial role in conveying a sense of trust and understanding toward our law firm’s clients. Your performance will involve non-verbal cues, expressions, and reactions that showcase empathy and support. This role requires the ability to evoke a genuine emotional connection with the audience as you represent a client who seeks reliable legal counsel.

Requirements:

• Age: 25 to 65 years old
• Hair: Dark/brown hair
• All genders are welcome to audition for this role
• Strong ability to convey emotions through facial expressions and body language
• Comfortable following directorial instructions and adapting your performance accordingly
• Prior acting experience is a plus but not mandatory
• Reliable and committed to the project’s timeline

Compensation Details:

• Competitive compensation will be provided based on the role and individual experience
• Meals and refreshments will be provided on set
• Exposure and the opportunity to be a part of a compelling commercial for a reputable law firm
• A collaborative and professional work environment that encourages creativity and growth

Casting Call: Lawyer Firm Commercial – Role of Doctor

Job Detail: We are seeking talented individuals to audition for the role of Doctor in an upcoming Lawyer Firm Commercial. This commercial aims to create an engaging and relatable portrayal of legal professionals and their interactions with various clients. The Doctor character plays a crucial part in the storyline, adding depth and authenticity to the commercial.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the role of a senior doctor aged 65 to 70.
• Embody the character’s traits, including gray hair and dark eyes, to provide a genuine appearance.
• Interact convincingly with other actors and follow the director’s guidance to deliver a compelling performance.
• Contribute to the overall storyline by bringing the character to life and adding authenticity to the commercial.

Requirements:

• Actors of any gender are welcome to audition for the role.
• Age range: 65 to 70 years old, with a convincing appearance of gray hair and dark eyes.
• Acting skills that can convey emotion, depth, and authenticity.
• Ability to take direction from the director and work collaboratively with the production team.

Compensation:

• Payment: Competitive compensation based on industry standards and the role’s significance.
• Usage: The selected actor will be compensated for their appearance in the commercial, including potential usage in various media formats.

This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your acting talents and participate in a meaningful commercial project highlighting the dynamic world of legal professionals. If you believe you can embody the character of the Doctor and bring authenticity to the role, we encourage you to audition.

CASTING CALL: ONLINE COMMERCIAL – 60’s/70’s Hippie Inspired

Job Details: We are casting for a non-union online commercial with a fun ’60s/70’s hippie-inspired theme. The commercial will promote sustainable and functional home goods from Quiet Town, a well-known San Francisco, CA brand. The commercial will be a vibrant and nostalgic celebration of the 60’s, and 70s culture.

Job Responsibilities: Selected talents will be required to attend a half-day fitting session (4 hours) to try on wardrobe options and then participate in a full day of shooting (8-10 hours) for the commercial. The shoot will take place on Thursday, September 7th, and the wardrobe fitting will occur on August 28th, 29th, or 31st. Additionally, Zoom callbacks/auditions will be scheduled on August 23rd, 24th, and 25th.

Requirements:

• All Genders (women/men/nonbinary) are encouraged to apply.
• Any ethnicity/race.
• Age Range: 20’s and 30’s.
• Desired hairstyles: Medium to long hair, facial, grown-up facial hair, Afros, shaggy hair.
• Submission materials: Headshot/photo, resume/bio, and a 1-2 minute video showcasing your movement, dancing, or improvisation skills to late 60s/70’s style music. The video should not be choreographed. If you have additional talents like juggling, playing an instrument, or freestyle dancing, feel free to include them in the video.

Compensation: Selected talents will receive a flat rate of $750.00 for participation. This rate includes:

• $250.00 for the half-day fitting session (4 hours).
• $500.00 for the whole day of shooting (8-10 hours) on September 7th.

Location: The shoot will occur at the Quiet Town Home Goods store in San Francisco, CA. Quiet Town is dedicated to creating sustainable, thoughtful, and functional products for homes and lifestyles.

If you’re ready to embrace the groovy vibes of the 60s and 70s and be part of a creative and exciting commercial project, we encourage you to submit your application today!

ArtClass is a team of directors, producers, editors, writers, and designers. We are a bi-coastal production company that creates work ranging from commercials, to series, to films.

We are seeking a Senior Producer with a strong background in advertising production, who understands the standards and demands of the industry, and is excited about digging in with us. This contract position is located in-office, in El Segundo, LA. Applicants with no true ad agency / commercial experience will not be considered for this role.

Reporting to: Managing Director/EP

Responsible for: Commercial bidding, teeing up jobs for production, occasional line producing, and overseeing production teams on multiple projects at once and ensuring they’re delivered on time and on budget.

Qualifications

Ability to be in the weeds of production (budgeting and line producing), capable of communicating with freelance production teams, guiding and improving the creative product, and also fostering deep client relationships.

About You

• You have a desire to join a team and find a home base where you can impact and shape the production department, and creative product from start to finish.

• You like to work on multiple projects at once that are at various stages from creative/production/post rather than just going from set to set.

• You have experience bidding and producing Non-Union jobs, and either experience producing union jobs or a desire to learn how to bid and/or produce them occasionally.

• You have clear and concise writing skills for bid letters, and client/agency communication.

• You’re equally comfortable producing a more robust $500K+ job as you are getting scrappy on a $40K quick shoot.

• You have a strong track record of producing quality content in both NYC and LA.

• You’re competent in all areas of commercial production and you understand the agency, brand, production company dynamics.

• You know ShowBiz Budgeting software inside and out and capable of quickly pulling bids and bid letters together, with an understanding of AICP language.

• You have strong crew relationships and genuine interest in our industry and the people who help make it all work.

• You naturally bring a positive and enthusiastic presence to your work, your crew relationships, and your client experience.

Experience

• 5-7+ years experience working directly with clients and production teams to produce outstanding work.

ArtClass

The Samsung TV Plus team is responsible for driving Smart TV and mobile services businesses by building intelligent, integrated, cross-platform services that delight and entertain users.

Samsung TV Plus is Samsung’s direct-to-consumer OTT video service featuring ad-supported linear channels and ad-supported VOD. In the US, TV Plus launched in April 2018 and is currently available on 2016-23 model Samsung Smart TVs, recent Galaxy mobile devices, and more.

As a Product Manager for TV Plus, you will help define the vision for the service across multiple platforms, integration with other Samsung services and technologies, with a high degree of day-to-day ownership over critical features that shape the viewer experience. The role demands a mix of great technical depth, principled thinking and well-honed product judgment. TV Plus is in the midst of an exciting period of growth and development, and seeks an experienced Product Manager who will drive evolution of the product during this critical phase.

Role And Responsibilities

• Understand and articulate viewer needs, build associated business cases and prioritize product requirements; synthesize data from various sources to inform product decisions, alongside with good intuition and prior experience
• Coordinate and synchronize product initiatives across different internal efforts by establishing shared vision and building consensus on common components
• Communicate product plans, benefits and results to all audiences — internal teams and external partners

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a computer science, engineering, science or math
• MBA or Master’s degree a plus
• 3-5 years of total relevant of experience in a consumer-facing OTT video streaming product management experience with a track record of building and launching successful SVOD content services
• Experience with prototyping and other creative ways to gather direct feedback early in the product development process
• Proven analytical and quantitative skills; ability and passion to use hard data and metrics to back up product decisions
• The ability to manage chaos, ambiguity and complexity, in a detailed, organized way
• Solid knowledge of best practices and trends among SVOD video streaming products
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must be able to influence others
• Self-starter with an insatiable will to get stuff done

Benefits:

Compensation for this role, for candidates based in LA or Mountain View, CA, is expected to be between $120,000 and $160,000 + Bonus

Actual pay will be determined considering factors such as relevant skills and experience, and comparison to other employees in the role

Regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) have access to benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Employee Purchase Program, Tuition Assistance (after 6 months), Paid Time Off, Student Loan Program (after 6 months), Wellness Incentives, and many more.

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Casting Call: Weight Loss Transformation Participants

Job Details: Ready to transform your body and embrace a healthier lifestyle? We’re seeking individuals who are motivated to kickstart their weight loss journey with the support of our expert team. You’ll receive 12 weeks of comprehensive assistance, including food delivery, a cutting-edge weight loss supplement, fitness guidance, and ongoing support if selected. This is a fantastic opportunity to achieve your fitness goals and inspire others.

Job Responsibilities:

• Commit to a 12-week weight loss transformation journey.
• Regularly check in with the team for accountability and progress monitoring (twice a month, location in Los Angeles TBD).
• Submit lifestyle photos and “selfie-style” video interviews at home, guided by our coordinators.
• Use a provided fitness tracker and wifi-enabled digital scale throughout the program.
• Engage in user-generated content (UGC) activities to document your experiences and results.
• Participate in an exit interview and potential B-roll filming based on participation/results.

Requirements:

• Individuals with a strong desire to lose weight and improve their health.
• Willingness to commit to the 12-week transformation program.
• Ability to regularly check in and attend sessions in Los Angeles.
• Comfortable with submitting lifestyle photos and video content.
• Open to using provided fitness tracking tools and wifi-enabled digital scale.
• Must be located in or near Los Angeles for the project’s duration.
• No prior acting experience is required.

Compensation: Selected participants will receive:

• Complimentary new weight-loss supplement product for the 12-week project duration.
• Food delivery worth $5628: 7 days; 3 meals and two snacks per protocol for the 12-week project duration.
• $375 for product usage compliance, including journals and bi-monthly check-ins.
• Additional $75 for intake/day one photo and $50 per check-in (total of 6, including exit photos).
• $100 technology compensation for self-directed user-generated content (UGC).
• Additional compensation based on results: $100 for an exit interview and $125 for potential B-roll filming, subject to participation/results.

Take advantage of this chance to embark on a transformative journey and inspire others to achieve their fitness goals. Apply now and take the first step towards a healthier you!

Overview

Nox Sky is hiring a Director of Photography/Videographer to work with our Producer to lead our Los Angeles, CA, film production team. 

Nox Sky works with professional sports teams to create ongoing short-form documentary films published on the Nox Sky platform. The Nox Sky platform is integrated into team mobile apps and web properties, where the films are published and syndicated on other social video platforms. The platform allows for fan engagement in film series featuring one or more team players and team organization members. 

Nox Sky’s film production team is based in Los Angeles, CA.

Roles and Responsibilities 

Pre-Production

The DP (Director of Photography) will work closely in pre-production with the Producer, developing relationships with the sports teams, the individuals in the organization, and the athletes, while assisting with story writing, production planning, and navigating the unique personalities of athletes we will film.

• Meet with teams, athletes, marketing/pr departments with the producer for understanding and alignment of goals
• Work with the producer in crafting story arcs, screenwriting, and creative direction
• Work with the producer on logistics and scheduling for all future production
• Build relationships with the teams’ individuals and internal departments

Production

The DP will work with the producer to ensure a smooth start-to-finish production process. The DP will set up and prepare all equipment, operate the camera, and help the producer direct lean production teams.

• Execute planned logistics and production
• Operate and record the film
• Work with a crew to assist with any other equipment (audio, lighting)
• Be sensitive and aware of the unique individuals that are being filmed
• Maintain a safe environment and prioritize the comfort and interest of the athletes being filmed
• Utilize industry best practices in filming, security, and redundancies

Post Production

The DP will work closely with the producer to do initial video editing and color grading and, for specialty needs, will work with a video editor to execute the vision.

• Basic video editing, color grading, and sound/music editing
• Work with the Producer on iterating on the video editing
• If specialty video editing is needed, ensure prompt and proper asset delivery to the video editor
• Work with Producer to review and provide feedback to the video editor

Innovation

One of the main focuses of the DP will be innovating on the production of our unique short documentary films, by breaking the rules of traditional crew, equipment, and production setups, by utilizing cutting-edge equipment and methods to find a sweet spot that we will need to succeed in the long-term.

• Work on utilizing different tools to reduce the overhead of crew and equipment
• Proactively test, try, and experiment with technology, equipment, and processes to discover new and unprecedented ways of creating highly engaging films.
• Maintain clear goals of reducing footprint during production, furthering the ability to be more unobtrusive, and keeping a pulse on how we can constantly iterate and be better.

The producer will be located in the Greater Los Angeles, California area, able to travel to meet with teams, travel with the teams, and be on-location for shoots. 

Requirements

• Experience in camera operation, videography, audio, lighting
• Experience as a director of photography and basic video editing
• Expertise in documentary-style filmmaking
• Expertise and enthusiasm for maintaining strong relationships and communication with organization counterparts
• Experience with logistics, planning, and pre-production of shoots
• Experience with all asset organization, storage, and privacy/security best practices for film storage and organization
• Familiarity with modern filmmaking equipment and systems
• Interest and understanding of competitive and professional sports, including soccer, golf, basketball, tennis, and more
• Able to travel around the Greater Los Angeles area, domestically and occasionally, internationally
• Open-minded, eager to learn, and maintain a solid commitment to adding positivity to local communities and the world
• Interest and familiarity with issues around race, gender, background, and culture
• Sensitivity, understanding, and openness to a diverse number of unique individuals

Bonus

• Experience with art direction
• Experience with animation and illustration
• Experience in startup environments
• Experience working with tech, product, engineers, and more
• Experience with professional athletes
• Experience working with underrepresented groups

Employment Details

• Location: Los Angeles, California
• Position: Full-time salary (W-2)
• Compensation: competitive salary + equity
• Benefits: health, wellness stipends, flexible paid time off
• Travel: Local, domestically, and occasionally, internationally

Nox Sky