San Francisco Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Miniac is a production-led creative studio composed of a nimble group of strategists, creatives, directors, producers, and account directors. We’ve sat on all sides of the table – production, agency and brand. Our clients span from the world’s largest companies to scrappy start-ups, but our approach remains consistent: we leverage an agile approach to strategizing, concepting and executing for brands.

As Miniac expands its footprint, it’s crucial for us to continue building a knowledgeable, responsive team that can deliver best in class work for our clients. We’re looking for unorthodox thinkers and problem solvers who thrive on new challenges and pushing boundaries to create unexpected ideas and content. To maintain our momentum, Miniac is looking for an Associate Producer to join our tight-knit team to quarterback the Miniac approach to executing client projects.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are interested in candidates who have an ardent desire to build a long-term career in creative production. We value individuals who are passionate about the advertising industry, eager to learn and grow as a member of our team, and committed to making a meaningful impact at our company and in the field of advertising.

If you have a genuine enthusiasm for creative production and a drive to excel in this dynamic industry, we encourage you to highlight your career aspirations and dedication in your application materials. A passion for advertising (making cool stuff), creative problem-solving abilities, and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality work are essential.

As our Associate Producer, you will be responsible for managing internal and external stakeholders, project scopes, task timelines, production budgets, required staff/resources, client expectations, and the overall quality of client deliverables. You are a creative and strategic thinker who loves learning everything there is to know about a client’s brand, business, and customer.

Both a self starter and team player, you are equally game to lead your own projects from start to finish as you are to work under the supervision of Executive Producers to help streamline the production process.

You have foundational experience in production and project management and are easily able to switch gears from creating asset generation to detailed budget planning and scheduling. A confident and proactive communicator, you keep clients and teammates consistently informed and updated about their projects tailoring project status updates to meet the needs of a variety of seniority levels. An expert on all client projects, you raise issues and proposed solutions in a timely manner and consistently seek ways to drive further value for our clients.

Our ideal candidate has experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast paced environment. They should have a general understanding of the production process from start to finish with 2-4 years of experience supporting production / creative teams, clients, and project management efforts across a range of productions: video, photo shoots, digital campaigns, branded assets, live events, etc.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support Executive Producer and other Senior Leadership by ensuring creative being produced remains aligned with client expectations, budget, and timelines.

• Research and support the creation of documents to communicate ideas to clients, including proposals, production plans, presentations and reports

• Coordinate with producers, strategists, creative directors, freelance creatives, and client stakeholders to oversee creation of deliverables, track dependencies, hit deadlines and objectives, and generally traffic all approvals of creative work.

• Anticipate and manage potential blockers across concept development, production, and delivery phases; flag to appropriate partners and proactively find solutions

• Foster and maintain collaborative, strong relationships with all internal and external team members; ensure both the client team and internal team feel heard and supported at all times

• Generate project status updates to empower clients to stay abreast of project progress asynchronously.

Support Executive Producer and other Senior Leadership members with day-to-day internal team management

• Assist in sourcing, evaluation, and management of freelancers, collaborators, and vendors on a project basis

• Forecast, manage and track all production budgets in order to stay within scope

• Oversee production and project crew including manager schedules, booking talent, models, stylist, freelancers, coordinating merchandise and inventory required

• Schedule internal and client meetings, collect recap notes, travel booking, file management, expense reporting, tracking documents, etc

• Prepare call sheets, run of show, artist agreements and contractor documents

• On-site event production support; weekend/evening availability as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

3+ years of experience as a creative project manager or associate producer in an agency, production company or on an in-house marketing team of an established company

• Proven track record of working in physical production within the advertising industry, including experience with TV commercials, digital videos, photo shoots, and other forms of branded content.

• Familiarity with industry-standard production processes, equipment, and workflows.

• Ability to coordinate and manage production logistics, such as locations, permits, crews, equipment rentals, and casting directors / booking talent.

• Experience managing a production budget of $500k +

• Solid understanding and experience using budgeting software or tools to create, track, and manage project budgets.

• Ability to work closely with the finance and accounting teams to ensure accurate budgeting and cost control throughout the production process.

• Experience creating and managing a content calendar or schedules for a variety of creative projects

Previous experience working in a project or team management capacity at an advertising agency, marketing company, or in-house at a brand.

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with internal teams, clients, vendors, and freelancers around scope, schedule, and budget as well as roadmaps, objectives, and strategies.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict timelines and deliverables.

• Strong understanding of how to manage and control project scope; proactively find solutions to changes or issues regarding project schedules, budgets, resources, and scope.

Experience working remotely without in-person daily supervision.

• Proactive and comfortable with ambiguity, shifting priorities, and juggling more than one project at a time

• Highly collaborative and humble – willing to lend an extra hand for teammates and goes out of their way to learn from peers.

BENEFITS

• Fully remote office
• Unlimited PTO
• Company Wide PTO of Bank Holidays
• $5,000 annual stipend towards each employee’s individual medical insurance plan, paid quarterly

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.

DEI STATEMENT

We believe that our teams should accurately represent society, which is why we assemble bespoke teams of individuals with disparate ideas and backgrounds for each project we take on. We believe diverse teams are best positioned to generate innovative and inclusive creative that will resonate with the manifold markets our clients work with us to target. Miniac is committed to actively prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion as core tenants of our hiring process and maintaining a workplace environment inclusive and equitable.

Miniac

Artisan Creative seeks a Creative Content Producer with experience in storytelling, video editing, photo editing, and content creation to join our reputable photographer client. This opportunity is full-time and entirely onsite in their Los Angeles, CA, office.

About our Client:

• Our client is a renowned photographer known for his vibrant and whimsical photographs of aerial shots and iconic locations worldwide.
• Our client has collaborated with luxury brands to create exclusive products and experiences.
• They have a collaborative and fun team that works together in their newly designed office and offers summer Friday hours.

About You:

• You have a strong portfolio showcasing your proficiency in videography, video editing, content creation, and photo editing, demonstrating a keen eye for visual storytelling.
• You deeply understand social media trends and platforms, enabling you to develop innovative and engaging video content strategies tailored to our client’s brand.
• With your excellent communication and collaboration skills, you can effectively work alongside cross-functional teams, bringing creative concepts to life while maintaining brand consistency.

In this role, you will:

• Ideate, create and edit captivating video content for our client’s brand across social media and their website.
• Edit product, lifestyle, and in-room photography for the company website’s and social media using Adobe Suite.
• Manage creative assets in Figma and collaborate with the innovative team on daily tasks.
• Support photo shoot production, including prop and talent management, and shoot exclusive behind-the-scenes footage.
• Collaborate with a graphic designer on editing photography and video for digital marketing.
• Efficiently manage multiple assignments, demonstrating excellent task management.
• Take the initiative and meet project deadlines.
• Implement an organized filing system for design creation files.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience working as a Creative Content Producer in the photography, lifestyle, eCommerce, or travel industry.
• Must have a portfolio showcasing your proficiency in videography, video editing, content creation, and photo editing, demonstrating a keen eye for visual storytelling.
• Proficiency in Adobe programs, including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, After-Effects, and Lightroom.
• Experience with creative asset management platforms such as Figma.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Proactive mindset and ability to take the initiative.
• Excellent attention to detail and adherence to deadlines.
• Must be willing to go onsite five days a week in the Los Angeles, CA office.
• Must be open to traveling for onsite shoots and campaigns.

Artisan Creative

JOB TITLE: Art Director

REPORTS TO: Vice President of Marketing

DEPARTMENT: Marketing

OVERVIEW

We are seeking a highly creative and experienced Art Director to lead the visual and creative department at Summer Fridays. As the Art Director, you will be responsible for managing the overall visual identity of the brand across all touch points, including digital, social, print, packaging and retail. You will be responsible for managing direct reports and agencies to ensure the delivery of exceptional visual and creative work that aligns with Summer Fridays’ brand standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development and execution of the brand’s visual and creative strategy across all channels, including digital, social, print, packaging and retail
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including Founders, Marketing, Product Development, Digital and Sales) to ensure consistent messaging, alignment to brand standards and all touch points are optimized for performance
• Manage and mentor direct reports to ensure the delivery of exceptional visual and creative work
• Evaluate, select, brief and collaborate with external agencies and vendors as needed to ensure the delivery of high-quality work that aligns with brand standards
• Develop and maintain brand guidelines and standards to ensure consistent execution of visual and creative assets
• Oversee the production of all visual and creative assets, including but not limited to, photo shoots, videos, digital ads, brand website, social media content, OOH, packaging and in-store displays
• Oversee in-store visual merchandising to ensure consistent execution of brand standards and elevate the brand’s in-store shopping experience
• Oversee packaging in partnership with our creative agency, ensuring that all concepts are visually appealing, aligned with overall brand identity, feature/benefit-focused and compliant with packaging and regulatory specifications
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to ensure the brand remains innovative and competitive
• Concept and design assets as needed
• Other responsibilities and tasks as needed and assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in art direction, creative direction, or related field
• Strong portfolio showcasing visual and creative work for beauty, fashion or lifestyle brands
• Experience managing a team and mentoring direct reports
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills
• Knowledge of design software (Adobe Creative Suite) and experience managing photo shoots and video production
• Knowledge of current industry trends and best practices in beauty, fashion, and lifestyle
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and a problem solver
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, startup environment
• Must be based in Los Angeles and able to commute to an office 1-2 days per week

Summer Fridays

As the People & Culture Coordinator, you report directly to the People & Culture Director. The People & Culture Coordinator will partner with the leadership team to attract and retain top talent and create a highly effective, motivated workforce within a fun, unique work environment. The People & Culture Coordinator will provide support to senior leaders in the alignment of culture and business strategy, change leadership, organization design, group dynamics, and team development. The People & Culture Coordinator will also be responsible to support the People & Culture Director with recruitment, compliance, benefits, and payroll.

Job Overview:

• You are the brand ambassador who drives the MAMA Spirit through the organization.
• Support the hiring process to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and policies.
• Support the recruiting, new hire documentation, and onboarding process.
• You reinforce MAMA’s unique working culture in partnership with Global HR initiatives.
• Coordinate in partnership with the leader’s necessary training and ensure the quality of training delivery is to the standard of MAMA.
• You break down walls and foster collaboration through all levels and departments in the organization.
• Assist with the implementation of policies and procedures.
• Provide support to comply with all HR-related federal, state, and local legal requirements and stays current with new legislation.
• Help maintain Employee records up to date.
• Assist with internal communication, and internal events (birthdays, staff parties, “fun at work”, etc.)
• Other HR tasks and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 2 – 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Must have the ability to work flexible work hours.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• You’re a team player-At MAMA, we all roll up our sleeves together.
• Maintaining and improving change management programs
• Recruiting experience
• Ability to build and strengthen employee relations at all levels throughout the organization
• Ability to raise difficult issues and provide real-time feedback.
• Experienced in a variety of HRIS platforms.

MAMA Would Love It If:

• Competent in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
• You’re passionate and creative about what you do and how you do it.
• You’re not easily stressed and perform at your best under pressure.
• You stay up to date with all current and upcoming People/Human Resources trends.

Other Duties:

• This job description is not an exhaustive list of all the job functions that a team member may be asked to perform from time to time at the direction of the leadership team.

The Company participates in E-Verify.

MAMA SHELTER

Casting Call

We are looking for our lead on our upcoming short film

• All ethnicities and backgrounds are welcome
• Age: 60s-70s
• Actress/dancer (flamenco preferred)

Shooting in LA on August 24th-27th

Join the NEXT LA team

We are currently looking for the right person to fill an assistant position. This person will be responsible for learning from and catering to our main board agents, coordinating travel for talent and multi-tasking in a range Of areas. We have a fast-paced and creative office.

Responsibilities:

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Welcome visitors in a professional and accommodating manner.
• Answer, screen, take accurate messages &/or transfer moderately busy phones.
• Assist agents with model’s schedules and logistics.
• Multitask and problem solve with agents.
• Responsible for various copy, file set-up or mail projects
• Book travel for all talent including flights, hotels, car service, train etc.
• Communicate via email at fast space.
• Play middleman between model and immigration lawyer.
• Schedule castings
• Data entry, new client paperwork
• General day-t-o day bookings, data entry
• Sending regular emails to follow-up with clients and models
• Open call screening
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of fashion a must
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• US work authorization (Required)
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, while remaining focused, proactive,
• resourceful and efficient.
• Possess a dynamic personality, and positive attitude, with excellent phone presence.
• Dependable and punctual
• Professional work ethic
• ExceIlent verbal communication skills
• Ability to operate under minimal supervision.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Very well-organized and punctual
• Microsoft Word, Excel a plus
• Excited to be a part of a fast-paced agency and wants a long-term position
• PLUS: if you know a camera and Photoshop
  Hours are 9 am — 6 pm, Mon— Fri.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Entry Level

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Ability to commute/relocate: Beverly Hills, CA 90211: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Beverly Hills, CA 90211

NOW CASTING

NON-UNION ONLY!

CASTING IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

WE ARE SEEKING:

• PEOPLE OF ALL DIVERSITIES
  • Real male and female barbers (30-40)
  • Real Family must include a father (45-55) and daughter (12-17 open to kids with disabilities)
  • Real Football players/ athletes, girls and boys (8-12)
  • Real Mom (20-30) with son (6-8)

Casting Call for Editorial

Looking for: 1 male model, Black with dreads

Rate: $500/ 8 hours

Dates: 7/5 (fitting), 7/7 (Shoot)

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Hosting

• 1 Female Model to host a day party in Hollywood

Location: LA- Hollywood

Call time: 3 PM – 6 PM

July 2nd

Paid

LA Casting Call: Bad English

Hosted By: Damian Bao Casting

Damian Bao Casting is launching an open call for Korean talents for Bad English, an upcoming dramatic short film about a newly single Korean American woman who tries to retake her son’s first school picture with her two sisters.

Bad English is currently being produced via the coveted American Film Institute Directing for Women Workshop program and was a Julia S. Gouw Short Film Challenge semi-finalist in its inaugural year.

Rehearsal/ Shoot dates: July 28- August 8, 2023 (TBC)

Shoot Location: Los Angeles, CA

Contract: SAG-AFTRA/AFI Short Film Agreement

Paid casting opportunity

Open to union and non-union talent. No prior acting experience is required.

Open to all Korean or Korean American talents as long as you will be in Los Angeles during the shoot dates.