San Francisco Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Call: Exciting Day Trip Photoshoot Opportunity

Job Details: We are excited to announce a unique casting call for a personal project with a dynamic photographer renowned for capturing authentic moments and vibrant emotions. We seek diverse groups of friends, family members, or couples to embark on an unforgettable day trip just outside Los Angeles.

Job Responsibilities: Selected participants will participate in a vibrant and candid photoshoot experience, showcasing the beauty of friendship, family bonds, and romantic connections in a picturesque outdoor setting. Your role will involve engaging in various activities, conversations, and interactions while the photographer expertly captures the moment’s magic.

Requirements:

• Groups of friends (2-4 individuals), family members (3-5 individuals), or couples (2 individuals) are welcome to apply.
• All genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds are encouraged to participate.
• Must be available for one or two days between 8/15 – 8/20 (exact date to be confirmed).

Compensation:

• Each participant will receive a competitive compensation package of $150 for their involvement in the photo shoot.
• Transportation to and from the day trip location will be provided.
• Refreshments and meals will be catered throughout the day.
• Participants will receive high-quality edited photographs from the day as cherished keepsakes.

Casting Call: BG & Featured BG for Major Music Streaming Service Commercial

Job Details: We are excited to announce an upcoming casting for a major international music streaming service commercial, set to be shot in Los Angeles on August 25th, 2023. We are seeking individuals from diverse backgrounds to join our project and bring their unique energy to the screen. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a high-profile production that celebrates various cultures and musical genres.

Job Responsibilities:

• Act as background (BG) and featured background (Featured BG) talent in a vibrant and dynamic commercial shoot.
• Follow direction from the director and production team to create authentic and engaging scenes.
• Embody the essence of the music streaming service, contributing to the energetic and diverse atmosphere of the commercial.
• Collaborate with fellow talent and crew to ensure a smooth and enjoyable filming experience.

Requirements:

• Individuals of African diasporic, African American, Latino, Asian, and Native American backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
• Open to men, women, and non-binary individuals.
• All ages are welcome (18 and older).
• No previous acting experience required, but a positive attitude and enthusiasm are essential.
• Must be available for the shoot on August 25th, 2023, in Los Angeles.

Compensation Details:

• BG Rate: $250/12 hours
• Featured BG Rate: $300/12 hours
• Additional compensation: $100 media buyout

The rates are contingent on whether you are cast as background talent or featured background talent. We value your commitment and contribution to our project and are pleased to offer competitive compensation for your time and talent.

Casting Call: Mental Health Awareness PSA Commercial

Job Detail: We seek passionate and talented individuals to participate in a thought-provoking PSA commercial promoting mental health awareness. This project aims to shed light on the importance of mental well-being and encourage open conversations around the subject. The commercial will be shot in Los Angeles and provide a platform to convey a powerful message to a broad audience.

Job Responsibilities:

On-Camera Roles: We are looking for an African American between 18 and 34 with unique and eccentric features. As an on-camera talent, you will deliver authentic emotions and convey the essence of the mental health message. Your performance will play a pivotal role in connecting with viewers deeply and meaningfully. The shoot will involve an 8-hour workday.

Featured Background Roles: We also seek background talent of any gender within the African American or Latinx community, aged 18 to 34, with unique features. Your presence will contribute to the PSA’s visual storytelling, enhancing the message’s overall impact. You will be an essential part of the scene, helping to create an environment that reflects the diversity and authenticity of the subject matter. The shoot will also involve an 8-hour workday.

Requirements:

• On-Camera Roles: African American individual, aged 18 to 34, with unique and eccentric features. Prior acting experience is preferred but not mandatory. Openness to embracing the emotional nuances of the role is crucial.
• Featured Background Roles: Individuals of any gender from the African American or Latinx community, aged 18 to 34, with distinctive features. No prior acting experience is required, but the ability to take direction and contribute to the scene’s atmosphere is essential.

Compensation Details:

• On-Camera Roles: $783 for an 8-hour workday. Meals will be provided on set.
• Featured Background Roles: $427.30 for an 8-hour workday. Meals will be provided on set.

This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a project that addresses a significant societal issue and makes a positive impact. If you are passionate about promoting mental health awareness and believe in the power of storytelling, we encourage you to audition for these roles. Join us in spreading a message of understanding, empathy, and support.

Hollywood TV Cops/HVT Casting

Job Details: We are seeking talented cop actors to join our music video project for Hollywood TV Cops/HVT Casting. This exciting opportunity involves portraying police officers in a dynamic music video shoot. The shoot will take place on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at 8:00 PM at a studio located in South Los Angeles. While the shoot is anticipated to be short in duration, it promises to be a memorable and engaging experience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray police officers in a captivating and authentic manner within the context of a music video.
• Embody the role and demeanor of a cop while delivering compelling performances.
• Follow the director’s guidance and contribute to the overall creative vision of the project.
• Collaborate with other actors, crew members, and production staff to ensure a smooth and successful shoot.

Requirements:

• Age Range: 25 to 45 years.
• Gender: Male or Female.
• Ethnicity: Open to all ethnicities.
• Strong ability to embody the characteristics and demeanor of a police officer.
• Previous acting experience is a plus, but not mandatory.
• Comfortable following direction and working as part of a team.
• Reliable and punctual.

Compensation:

• Pay Rate: $130 for an 8-hour workday.
• Uniforms will be provided for the shoot.
• While the shoot is expected to be short in duration, actors are encouraged to remain available for the full day, in case any additional time is required.

Casting Call: Voice-Over Artist for Major Retailer Campaign

Job Detail: BuzzFeed seeks a talented and versatile Voice-Over Artist to bring life to three short scripts, each lasting approximately 60 seconds, for an exciting campaign with a Major Retailer. As a Voice-Over Artist, you will be crucial in delivering engaging and compelling narration that aligns with the campaign’s messaging and objectives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret scripts provided by the client to match the desired tone, style, and pacing.
• Infuse personality and emotion into the narration to captivate the audience and enhance the campaign’s impact.
• Collaborate with the BuzzFeed team to understand the creative vision and adjust as needed.
• Provide multiple takes and variations to ensure a diverse range of options for the final selection.
• Adhere to project timelines and meet deadlines for script recording and delivery.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Voice-Over Artist with a strong portfolio showcasing your versatility and range.
• Exceptional vocal control and the ability to modulate your voice to suit different characters, moods, and contexts.
• Proficiency in understanding and adapting to various voice directions and client preferences.
• Access to high-quality recording equipment and a soundproof environment to ensure professional-grade audio.
• Flexibility to take direction and make adjustments based on feedback from the BuzzFeed team.

Compensation:

• Compensation details will be disclosed to shortlisted candidates.
• This is a paid opportunity, and the compensation will be commensurate with experience and industry standards.

Important Dates:

• Shoot Date: September 1st, 2023
• Location: Los Angeles, CA

Excelling in quality, innovation, and impact, UCLA Extension (UNEX) is one of the top providers of continuing and professional education in the United States, offering programs and classes to more than 50,000 students per year through approximately 4,500 classes and certificate programs to meet the professional development, continuing education, and personal enrichment needs of the full spectrum of traditional, nontraditional, domestic, international, professional, and continuing education students throughout and beyond Los Angeles.

Under the direct supervision of the Department Director, CE III, the Program Director shares academic and administrative responsibility for the development, implementation, marketing, fiscal management, ongoing evaluation, academic quality and supervision of the 11 certificate programs and 4 specializations in the fields of Film, Television and Music in the Entertainment Studies programs.

The incumbent is responsible for the administration of self-supporting cost centers that generate approximately $5M annually and 8,000 enrollments. The incumbent monitors changing trends in Film, Television and Music, and forms partnerships to implement area of expertise initiatives. The incumbent will manage the many existing industry relationships with entertainment companies, studios, guilds and professional facilities. In efforts to expand and reach underserved communities, responsibilities will include statewide and local outreach efforts.

The incumbent serves as a member of various ad hoc committees and task forces convened at the discretion of the Director and/or the Dean’s Office. The incumbent is expected to demonstrate outstanding leadership, excellent managerial and interpersonal skills, and enthusiasm for UCLA Extension’s public service educational mission. The incumbent also represents the institution and the department in a number of regional networks and professional associations related to the education field.

Access, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (AEDI) is one of UCLA Extension’s guiding principles. We strive to extend access to UCLA, our programs, and services to underrepresented communities and populations, while serving as a model organization for AEDI in the field of continuing higher education. Committed to attracting and retaining diverse staff & instructors, UCLA Extension welcomes your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Please visit our website dedicated to our AEDI efforts as an organization: https://www.uclaextension.edu/about/equity-diversity-inclusion

Required:

• Master’s degree in relevant field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant entertainment industry experience.
• Experience in supervision, including experience in evaluating effectiveness against job standards, administer discipline and organizing workflow. Skill in managing, directing and motivating personnel with diverse experience and strengths in a complex setting.
• Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Experience with outreach to, and programming supports for, underserved communities and students.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills with an ability to relate as peer to faculty, professional associations, community leadership groups, local district, county, and state personnel. Specific strengths in building partnerships among constituent groups required.
• Experience in an academic environment
• Knowledge and facility with computers, leading word-processing and financial management software within an electronic network office environment.
• Experience in report writing, proposal and grant writing
• Experience or understanding of distance learning methods and techniques for adult education using online learning formats. Ability to use multimedia software and tools in the development of online courses and formats.
• Ability to work successfully with a highly diverse staff and student population.
• Experience creating and managing a budget, management of fiscal controls, expenditures, and cost analysis.

Preferred:

• Experience in program design, implementation, and evaluation of continuing education and professional development programs in the field of Entertainment Studies.
• Ability to develop creative continuing education programs within an entrepreneurial framework in response to changing needs and trends in the field of Entertainment Studies.

UCLA

Parallax Creative is a fast-growing entertainment production agency based in Los Angeles. Collectively, our team draws from diverse industry experience across film ideation, production and marketing. We are looking for a bright go-getter to help us achieve our company goals.

We are looking for a talented, motivated and experienced Art Director to oversee our team of concept artists and provide clear, concise direction to ensure all assets are produced at the highest quality that delivers the artistic vision to our clients. 

This is a full-time position for our Los Angeles office. Employees are in-person Monday and Thursday at our Los Angeles office. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays are work from home.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the CEO to provide directional feedback and support to concept art team.
• Meet with clients (directors, production designers, etc.) to get launched on new projects and receive feedback on submitted work.
• Provide clear, concise, consistent and timely visual direction, guidance and feedback to artists.
• Conceptualize designs to best represent the project’s intent that supports the overall art direction.
• Manage internal and freelance concept artists from around the world to best execute the client’s creative vision.
• Own and supervise the high-quality delivery of assigned projects.
• Identify and implement best practices, workflows and pipelines that push the quality bar for concept art.
• Support, guide and inspire the art team to deliver overall goals and projects on time.
• Mentor and help artists grow artistically and professionally.

Requirements:

• Must submit link to most recent portfolio to be considered for this position.
• 5+ years in a lead artist or director position for a video game, film production or other creative media.
• Excellent ability to establish, effectively communicate, and maintain artistic vision for several projects at once.
• Strong ideation skills that demonstrate a firm grasp and understanding of the needs of visual arts in an interactive medium.
• Previous experience providing AAA quality concept art.
• Ability to work with industry standard 2D graphics applications (e.g. Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, etc.).
• Ability to leverage 3D applications (e.g. Blender, Maya, 3DS Max, ZBrush, etc.).
• Preferred: Experience working in game engines (e.g. UNREAL, Unity, and other propriety or commercial engines), design tool-sets and production pipelines is a plus.

Parallax Studios

Job Title: Art Director

Location: California, United States

Duration: 6 months Contract

Pay Range: $120/hr -$130/hr

Department: Services Marcom

Marcom LA is responsible for the marketing creative across all lines of business within Services Marketing. Client Services include Music, Podcasts, an App Store, an Arcade, a TV App, News, Books, Pay, One, and others.

Our team conceives, designs, and leads the development of high-quality creative work that pushes the Client Services brands forward.

As the Art Director (Design), you will be responsible for crafting innovative and compelling design solutions. This includes identity systems, design language for advertising, performance design systems, and more. Accordingly, this role requires broad experience in developing creative solutions for a variety of mediums.

Qualifications

You have at least at least eight years of relevant experience, preferably at agencies and/or design firms

You have outstanding conceptual and problem-solving skills

You have a strong grasp of the creative development process

You have strong art direction and organizational skills, and you consistently deliver excellent, detail-oriented design

You have experience in developing identity systems, look and feels for campaigns, and art-directing photo shoots

You have a good understanding of digital media

You can communicate effectively with fellow creatives, producers, and project management staff; always engendering trust and respect in your dealings

You are proficient in relevant design software, including Keynote, InDesign, Illustrator, Sketch, and Photoshop

You can produce all work efficiently and on schedule

You are self-motivated, flexible and process-driven

You are able to adapt to rapid change in a dynamic deadline-driven environment

Description

In this role, you’ll partner with different creatives across Client Services.

You will craft innovative and inspiring identity systems, as well as campaign design collateral that meets the requirements outlined in the Client’s creative briefs.

You’ll be responsible for leading the creation and production of different design solutions while following creative direction from Associate Creative Directors (ACD) or Creative Directors (CD). Together, we execute high-quality design work on projects in a variety of media.

Regular reviews of creative work with each group’s ACD and/or CD are a key part of our workflow.

This includes gathering feedback on direction and ensuring work aligns with other activities within the Client’s Graphic Design group. We’re responsible for monitoring creative teams’ progress against schedules on a project-by-project basis.

We conduct persuasive creative presentations to executive staff members within the company

• A Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field required

Notes: Mid-level AD (5-8 years experience)

Open to remote candidates

About ASK: ASK Consulting is an award-winning technology and professional services recruiting firm servicing Fortune 500 organizations nationally. With 5 nationwide offices, two global delivery centers, and employees in 42 states. ASK Consulting connects people with amazing opportunities

ASK Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

ASK Consulting

Job Description

***. is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. We contribute to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.

We are looking for an interim Creative Producer, Global Brand Experience (GBX) to join ***. The GBX team oversees the creative direction and execution of Client’s physical presence in the world, through experiential activations, events, client/partner/showroom spaces, the AR Studio, as well as continuing to innovate on virtual and hybrid experiences. GBX collaborates with all teams at Client to provide a consistent brand point of view and standard, as well as support the development and scaling of the Client internal culture globally by creating inclusive experiences for our team. This leader and their team will oversee tentpole event production and execution for GBX within a multi-functional environment and influence shared goals across partner teams. Additionally, the ideal candidate is able to think creatively with a strong background in event production and build collaborative relationships with our partners on various projects.

What you’ll do:

Work cross functionally to plan and execute logistics for Client’s signature brand experiences

Develop comprehensive project timelines and create new visual branding elements

Work cross-functionally with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, driving projects across teams and time zones, and managing vendors

Facilitate ongoing, timely, and proactive executive communications regarding key projects

Client interesting trends & think outside of the box to bring Clientchat to life, spark interest, and champion creativity

Have strong relationships and experience working with executives, agency partners and fabrication shops

Bring first-to-market experiential ideas to the table and lead research on best in class industry events and design

Make sure that events are planned and executed in a timely manner and within budget

Manage relationships with new and existing venues & vendors

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Strong communication skills with ability to demonstrate expertise with executive stakeholders

Excellent negotiation skills and an understanding of contractual agreements with vendors and venues

Experience working with Google applications, Apple applications, and Microsoft Office Suite

Detail-oriented

Passion for creativity, innovation and thinking creatively

Ability to influence and motivate people at all levels across a variety of responsibilities

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Experience in experiential & brand strategy

Refined aesthetic that aligns with Client’s brand

Minimum Qualifications:

BS/BA degree or equivalent years of experience

6+ years of proven experience successfully managing and producing global events

Ability to travel

Preferred Qualifications:

Excellent negotiation skills and an understanding of contractual agreements with vendors and venues

Proven track record of producing unique event activations

Experience supporting sales and advertising initiatives at a Tech/Media company, or Production Agency

Can-do attitude; no task is too big or too small

Meticulous attention to detail on creative and design elements

Fluency in industry trends

Strong work ethic and ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

A passion for the Clientchat brand!

NLB Services

Obsidian Entertainment is looking for a talented, self-motivated Administrative Assistant to join the studio in a part-time capacity.

An ideal candidate for the Administrative Assistant position should have excellent communication and organizational skills, be able to work independently and as part of a team, and have proficiency in various computer programs, including Microsoft Office.

This position requires the ability to work onsite at the Obsidian Entertainment office in Irvine, CA.

This role is expected to work 5 days a week, from 10am to 2pm PDT.

Responsibilities

• Answer and direct phone calls, emails, and other communications
• Greet and direct visitors and clients
• Provide general administrative support, such as ordering office supplies and maintaining shared spaces in the studio like the breakroom
• Manage schedules and calendars, arrange appointments, and meetings
• Assist with shipping & receiving
• Coordinate student/college studio tours
• Manage files and records, both electronic and physical
• Handle basic bookkeeping tasks
• Coordinate travel arrangements, such as flights, hotels, and rental cars

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational ability
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook and Excel

Pluses

• Previous Administrative Assistant experience
• A passion for games

Obsidian Entertainment is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The estimated base pay range for this role is:

• $19.23 – $21.63 per hour

Please, no phone calls or drop-ins. We only accept electronic applications.

Obsidian Entertainment