San Francisco Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

POSITION SUMMARY

TCP is seeking an effective, strategic and experienced grants administrator to support overall grantmaking and fundraising operations at TCP. This position will be responsible for managing and monitoring grants both received and disbursed at The Children’s Partnership and ensuring a consistent process. This position reports directly to the VP, Finance & Operations and works closely with the Manager, Development.

In addition, this role will work closely with the Project Director of TCP’s Peer-to-Peer Mental Health High School Pilot Demonstration, a partnership between TCP and the California Department of Health Care Services, to support all stages of grantmaking to eight high schools around California.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides administration for TCP’s grantmaking process throughout all stages including receiving, assessing, tracking, payment/check requests, documenting all inquiries and/or proposals; assuring that submitted documentation meets all requirements; and maintaining accurate and timely records of grant-making and other programmatic activities.
• Works with Development, Finance, Policy and Program staff to coordinate and maintain a grant cycle calendar and site visit schedules; assists with the preparation of grant related materials.
• Provides technical assistance to grantees with online application and reporting processes.
• Maintains the online nonprofit database and physical grant files, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of data as well as grantee relationship history.
• Oversees standard terms and conditions and drafting of grant award letters, contracts and agreements, including development and standardization of MOUs.
• Trains and serves as point person for staff on grantmaking development, contracts and MOUs; ensures that protocols are executed properly.
• Creates and edits templates and reports.
• Maintains relationships with grants management software vendors.
• Assists with required research pertinent to grant due diligence, ongoing review, and close-out analyses.
• Maintains internal control procedures over accounting, financial reporting, and grantmaking program administration;
• Supports the finance and communication functions by generating requested information, data and reports from information maintained in the grants management database or other sources of information.
• Other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

• A minimum of 5+ years of demonstrated grants administration experience. Experience in and/or knowledge of social justice-oriented nonprofits is preferred.
• BA/BS degree required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of grantmaking best practices and requirements with a proven ability to provide sound and ethical counsel to executive leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with data management systems.
• Ability to quickly build trust, credibility, and goodwill, both internally with staff, and externally with allies, funders, and board members.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Demonstrated strong cultural humility and commitment to racial equity and anti-racism.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Email resume and cover letter summarizing interests & qualifications to [email protected]. State “Manager, Grants Administration” in the subject line. No phone calls, please.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The starting salary range for this position is $70,000 – $85,000 based on experience and skill set. The Children’s Partnership also offers an excellent benefits package which includes 100% employer paid premiums for health, vision, dental, life insurance, and long-term disability. TCP offers a matching 401K, generous time off policies and dedicated professional development funding that encourages and supports growth opportunities for all full-time team members.

TCP is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and welcomes diversity in the workplace and will not discriminate against applicants or employees based upon any characteristics that are protected by federal, state, or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

The Children’s Partnership (TCP)

Casting Call: Featured Background Actor for Major Athletic Brand Campaign

Job Description: Esprit Casting is currently seeking vibrant and unique individuals to serve as featured background actors in an upcoming advertising campaign for a major athletic brand in Los Angeles. This role requires individuals who can bring energy and an eccentric flair to the scene.

Job Responsibilities:

• Act as a background performer during the filming of the campaign.
• Follow directions from the director and crew to ensure the scene is set accurately.
• Maintain a professional demeanor on set at all times.
• Be prepared for a variety of scenes, possibly requiring light physical activity.
• Attend and participate in the fitting session to ensure proper wardrobe fit.

Requirements:

• Open to any gender and ethnicity.
• Must be between the ages of 18 to 25.
• Possess unique, eccentric features that will stand out on camera.
• Must be available for both the fitting session and the shoot dates.
• Previous experience in acting or modeling is preferred but not required.
• Must be local to Los Angeles or willing to travel to the location.

Compensation:

• $350 for the shoot.
• Additional $50 for the fitting session.
• Total compensation of $400.

Union Casting Call: Experienced Soccer Coach

Job Details: Central Casting is excited to announce a casting call for a Soccer Coach role in an upcoming project. We are seeking Union submissions for individuals who are passionate about soccer and have experience coaching. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to showcase their talents on a bigger stage.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a soccer coach character convincingly and interact with other characters according to the script’s requirements.
• Participate in any necessary rehearsal times as scheduled by the director or production team.
• Work closely with the director and production team to achieve the desired portrayal of the soccer coach character.
• Be prepared to perform multiple takes and participate in adjustments as directed.

Requirements:

• Must be a registered member with Central Casting.
• Age: Must appear to be in the 30s-40s age range.
• Experience: Must have genuine soccer coaching experience. Please detail your coaching experience in your submission.
• Availability: Must be fully available on March 4th.
• Union: Must be a SAG-AFTRA member in good standing.
• Transportation: Must have reliable transportation to and from the location in Pasadena.

Compensation Details:

• This role pays according to SAG-AFTRA rates at $208 for an 8-hour day. Overtime will be paid according to Union regulations.
• Any additional compensation for wardrobe fittings or other pre-shooting requirements will be communicated accordingly.

Casting Call: Non-Union Extras with SUVs for Hit TV Show

Job Description: Central Casting is excited to announce a casting opportunity for a hit TV show filming in Los Angeles! We are currently seeking Non-Union men and women, ages 30 to 50, who own an SUV (strictly no Crossovers) and can portray a business professional. This is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of a popular television production and gain on-set experience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a business professional in various background scenes.
• Provide your own business attire suitable for your role.
• Follow directions from the director and crew to ensure scenes are captured as required.
• Be prepared for a full day of shooting, potentially involving waiting periods between scenes.

Requirements:

• Must be registered with Central Casting.
• Age: 30 to 50 years old.
• Owns an SUV (no Crossovers allowed) that can be used on set.
• Men should be well-groomed, either clean-shaven or with minimal facial hair.
• Must have business attire suitable for your role (both men and women).
• Available to work on the specified date in the Los Angeles area.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and have a professional demeanor on set.

Compensation Details:

• Pay rate is $136 for an 8-hour workday.
• An additional $25 will be provided for the use of your SUV on set.

Casting Call: Real Couples Wanted for Editorial Photo Shoot in Los Angeles

We are currently seeking real couples of all backgrounds for an upcoming editorial photo shoot in Los Angeles. This is a unique opportunity for couples to showcase their love and diversity in a professional photography setting. Please review the detailed information below regarding the shoot and submission process.

Job Details:

• Location: Los Angeles, California
• Shoot Date: Tuesday, March 12th
• Duration: 2-3 hours on set

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a professional editorial photo shoot, including posing and following photographer’s directions.
• Bring a selection of outfits as requested (details to be provided upon selection).
• Be comfortable with public display of affection in front of the camera.
• Be available for the entire duration of the shoot and arrive on time.

Requirements:

• We are seeking real couples – you must be in a romantic relationship.
• Open to all romantic preferences (LGBTQIA+ couples, straight couples, etc.).
• Open to all ages, genders, ethnicities, sexualities, and body types.
• We specifically encourage applications from trans and queer couples, as well as older couples (age 50+).
• No previous modeling experience required, but must be comfortable in front of the camera.
• Must be able to provide your own transportation to the shoot location in Los Angeles.

Compensation Details:

• Selected couples will receive a fixed honorarium for their participation (amount to be disclosed upon selection).
• Professional photos from the shoot will be provided for personal use.
• This is a non-union shoot.

@WEB SHORTS CREATOR

Animation skills required

About Us:

(Who we are – the company, or the brand, the team, etc)

About the project:

We’re looking for motivated visual storytellers to put their own stamp on: INSERT NAME OF OUR WEB SERIES, a series centered around a group of sometimes overlooked but exceptional friends who encounter strange phenomena around their home town of Night Valley.

We’re looking to bring the energy of short form vertical TikTok and YouTube shorts content into the world of (still) short form 1920×1080 animations!

Each storyteller will be the creative lead on their own episode!

Responsibilities:

* Write short web animation story/scenarios (roughly 1-2 min shorts) that utilize our characters and locations and bring them to life on the page. We want to tell our stories quickly.

* Using provided character assets and visuals, bring stories to life on the screen

* Create custom assets as needed

* 2D animation/ After Effects animation to give characters expressions and movement (your own animation styles are welcome)

* Be creative and let your imagination run free. Our characters have defined backstories and motivations but it’s up to you to take them on an adventure.

Examples of what we expect at minimum:

Requirements:

* Proficient with 2D animation techniques

* Proficient with Premiere, AfterEffects, Photoshop

* Efficient project management, can produce and adapt at a fast pace

* Strong interest in animation, web videos

* Interest in visual storytelling

* Good communicator – able to give and receive constructive feedback

Include a link to portfolio of animation works/ social media

Perfect World Co., Ltd.

Description

Art DirectorAbout XQ Institute

XQ Institute is the nation’s leading organization dedicated to rethinking the high school experience so that every student graduates ready to succeed in life. We work in communities throughout the country, with individual schools and entire school systems, to help them dream big about what high school could be, turn their innovative ideas into action, and create more rigorous and equitable schools. We share what’s working with other schools and districts, so they can tailor new models to the needs of their own students and communities. We know that seeing is believing, so we meet people where they are to share the importance and possibility of change through listening, learning, and storytelling. And our open-source tools, based on research and design thinking, empower people to take up the challenge of transforming their high schools with a unifying goal: unlocking the American promise of a high-quality education for everyone.

The Role

XQ is seeking an experienced Art Director to join our dynamic team of cross-disciplinary designers, illustrators, writers, and producers. As the Art Director, your role will involve crafting creative content for digital, video, and print formats across various marketing campaigns and products.

Reporting directly to the Head of Creative, you will play a pivotal role in shaping concepts and bringing campaigns to life. Your work will be instrumental in driving audience acquisition and retention across multiple channels, all while shedding light on the transformative potential of reimagining the high school experience.

(Applications without a portfolio URL will not be considered.)

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Creative Director and relevant stakeholders to translate concepts into top-tier visual designs across various mediums, including print, digital, and video.
• Work across marketing, product development, and other departments to define strategies, brainstorm ideas, and oversee the execution of projects.
• Ensure the XQ brand and its values shine through in everything we produce.
• Take the lead in the artistic direction and design of projects from inception to completion.
• Apply a wide range of creative styles and techniques to bring projects to fruition.
• Be actively involved in hands-on design work as well as guiding freelance talent and external agencies.
• Develop mood boards and storyboards to influence the design direction of new initiatives.
• Source and curate photography and illustration resources as necessary.
• Shape the scope of assigned work and manage expectations effectively.
• Ensure a consistent visual identity and style across all tactics executed by the team.
• Maintain compliance with XQ’s file and archive standards.
• Take responsibility for delivering projects on time.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• A robust portfolio demonstrating mastery in your craft.
• 5 + years of design and art direction experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a management role.
• Proficiency in designing for web, video, and print. Publishing experience is a plus.
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite and Figma. After Effects is a plus.
• Experience in art directing photography and video.
• Ability to lead medium to large-scale projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Proven collaboration experience with marketing teams.
• Exceptional organizational and decision-making skills.
• The capability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Innate curiosity about the world, staying attuned to popular culture, trends, brands, and technologies, and understanding their impact on both business and culture.
• A drive to identify and resolve inefficiencies, along with a passion for building cohesive processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be based in Oakland or the greater Bay Area, as this position reports to our Oakland office.

Benefits

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $120k – $150k. XQ offers excellent organizational benefits.

Discover XQ’s exceptional benefits package, designed with you in mind:

• Immediate eligibility for medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one.
• Generous 401k matching and vesting to secure your financial future.
• Enjoy the flexibility of paid time off (PTO) and a convenient lunch stipend.
• Elevate your work experience with Apple products.
• Embrace the joys of parenthood with paid parental leave.

Join us and experience the difference with XQ’s competitive benefits package. Your well-being is our priority.

To Apply

Please apply online. In your cover letter, please address why your skills, interests, and experience align with the requirements for this role. If you are selected to interview, we will request a portfolio of your work, demonstrating work artifacts across the entire design and product development lifecycle and across multiple professional products.

(Applications without a portfolio URL will not be considered.)

XQ Mindsets

Ours is a world defined by uncertainty, a society in flux, a state of unprecedented upheavals. While we don’t anticipate any quick fixes, we can anchor ourselves to what we see emerging. That’s why we have established a set of collective XQ Mindsets to ground us.

• 100% accountability: This doesn’t mean you have 100% ownership. It doesn’t mean you are responsible for every last thing that needs to be done. It means choosing to take responsibility for our collective success and impact.
• Maker mindset: We build stuff. We won’t always get it right the first time—in fact, we rarely will. But by quickly making and testing our work, we can learn what works and what doesn’t.
• We are the ones we’ve been waiting for: Critique is not enough. It is on us to create the solutions—no matter where we sit in the organization. We are a well-resourced organization filled with brilliant people. No one else is coming to our rescue.
• Opportunity knocks: We are ready, willing, and able to take on anything that is thrown our way. Pivots are a natural part of our approach, so let’s embrace them so that we can experience them joyfully.
• Stand on the shoulders of giants: We honor those who came before us, who aren’t seated at our tables, and build on others’ and our own earlier work with respect and reverence.

XQ is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. At XQ, promoting, celebrating, and supporting diversity is a core value. Individuals are considered without regard to race, gender, age, sexual orientation, sexual expression, religion, color, veteran status, disability, marital status, or ancestry.
XQ Institute

Casting Call for Background Actors with Lifted/Extra-Large Trucks

Lavender Casting

We are currently accepting submissions from both union and non-union talents who are registered with Central Casting for an exciting opportunity to be part of a television show. We are specifically looking for individuals who can provide lifted or extra-large trucks and are comfortable working with their headlights on throughout the shoot. This is a unique chance to be a part of a dynamic filming experience and showcase your vehicle on screen.

Job Details:

• Position: Background Actor with Truck
• Dates: Wednesday, February 28
• Location: Burbank Area
• Type: Union and Non-Union Submissions Accepted

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide a lifted or extra-large truck for the shoot.
• Operate your vehicle’s headlights as required throughout the filming.
• Be punctual and reliable, ready to work as scheduled.
• Follow directions from the production team and collaborate with the crew and other actors to create a seamless background scene.

Requirements:

• Must be registered with Central Casting.
• Must own a lifted or extra-large truck that can be used during the shoot.
• Willingness to work with vehicle headlights on for extended periods.
• Availability to work on the specified date and location.
• Adherence to set etiquette and the ability to work well under the direction of the production team.

Compensation Details:

• Union Rates: $208 for 8 hours of work (Car Allowance: $37.50)
• Non-Union Rates: $136 for 8 hours of work (Car Allowance: $25)

Casting Call: Heavily Tattooed Men for New Production

Job Detail: Central Casting is thrilled to collaborate with the visionary Kainoa M for an upcoming production that seeks to cast heavily tattooed men, embodying the essence of hot rocker types. This casting call is open to both UNION and NON-UNION submissions. To be considered for this exciting opportunity, you must be registered with Central Casting.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a heavily tattooed man in his 20’s to 30’s, exuding a hot rocker vibe.
• Participate in various scenes as directed, potentially including speaking or non-speaking roles, according to the needs of the production.
• Collaborate with the production team and other cast members to bring authenticity and depth to the character.
• Must be willing and able to provide tattoo clearance to production, ensuring that all visible tattoos can legally be displayed on screen.

Requirements:

• Male, aged 20’s to 30’s, with a muscular build preferred.
• Heavily tattooed, with the ability to portray a hot rocker type.
• Must be registered with Central Casting to be eligible for submission.
• Ability to provide tattoo clearance for all visible tattoos.
• Reliable transportation to and from the filming location.
• Availability for all required shooting dates.
• Strong commitment to professionalism and the ability to take direction well.

Compensation:

• $208 per 8-hour workday. Overtime, if applicable, will be compensated according to union guidelines.

Casting Call: Dancer/Villager for Feature Film “MOANA”

Job Description: We are seeking highly talented and trained dancers to join the cast of the upcoming feature film “MOANA,” produced by Walt Disney Studios. This is an exciting opportunity for dancers who specialize in Polynesian dance to be a part of a major motion picture. Dancers of all ages, genders, and ethnicities are encouraged to apply, as we are dedicated to diverse and inclusive casting.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform and train in choreographed dance routines as directed by choreographer Tiana Nonosina Liufau.
• Participate in rehearsals and perform in costume as required by the production team.
• Collaborate with other cast members and the production crew to ensure a seamless performance.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and be prepared to work various schedules according to filming requirements.

Requirements:

• Strong dance skills with a focus on Polynesian dance styles.
• Ability to learn and perform complex dance routines.
• Open to dancers of all ages, genders, and Pacific Islander backgrounds.
• Specialists in specific styles of Polynesian dance are highly encouraged to apply.
• Must be available for the specified audition dates and production schedule.
• Compliance with all legal requirements for employment in the entertainment industry.
• Willingness to adhere to the terms of the SAG-AFTRA collective bargaining agreement.

Compensation: The compensation for this role is competitive, with a weekly range of $3,150.00 – $3,725.00, depending on the actor’s experience and prominence. Factors including but not limited to engagement length, production location, and individual considerations will be factored into the final offer.