San Francisco Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Call: Parent & Child Duos for “HAVEN & kin” Campaign

Job Description:

HAVEN & kin is launching an exciting new campaign that celebrates the unique bond between parents and their children. We are seeking dynamic duos of parents and children who are comfortable in front of the camera, able to follow directions, and engage with digital devices (iPhone, iPad, etc.) naturally. This campaign aims to showcase diverse family dynamics and the everyday moments that bring us joy.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a brief audition process to showcase your natural interaction and comfort with digital devices.

• Work under the direction of our creative team to bring the campaign’s vision to life, including acting, using devices, and interacting with each other on camera.

• Be available for filming on set in Los Angeles during the specified dates.

• Maintain a professional demeanor on set, following all instructions from the crew and directors.

Requirements:

• For Parents: Ideally in your 30s (ages 24-50 will be considered).

• For Children: Aged between 6-12, comfortable with navigating an iPhone, iPad, or other digital devices.

• Availability: Must be available to audition and film between March 28th and April 2nd. LA applicants should be prepared to film on-set the first week of April.

• Both parent and child should be comfortable performing under direction in front of a camera and crew.

• Diversity: We encourage applications from families of all backgrounds to reflect the diversity of our community.

Compensation Details:

• Competitive compensation package, details to be discussed upon selection.

• Potential for future opportunities with HAVEN & kin and partner brands.

• A unique opportunity to be a part of a creative and engaging campaign that celebrates family connections.

Casting Call: Glamorous Drag Queens for Exciting Project

Job Details: Central Casting is thrilled to announce an open casting call for glamorous drag queens for an upcoming project. Alexis is leading the search for unique, vibrant individuals ready to showcase their talent and charisma. This opportunity is open to both UNION and NON-UNION members registered with Central Casting.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a glamorous drag queen character with authenticity and flair.
• Must come fully prepared with your own hair, makeup, and wardrobe fitting the glamorous theme.
• Be available for the entire shoot day and adhere to call times and schedule provided.
• Collaborate with the production team, directors, and other cast members to bring the vision to life.

Requirements:

• Must be a registered member of Central Casting.
• Previous experience in drag performance is highly preferred but not mandatory.
• Must have a professional attitude and be highly reliable.
• Ability to follow direction and work effectively under pressure.
• Own a collection of drag attire, including high-quality wigs, makeup, and costumes that fit a glamorous theme.

Compensation Details:

• Non-Union Rate: $350 for 8 hours
• Union Rate: $500 for 8 hours
• Any work beyond 8 hours will be compensated as per Central Casting guidelines.

Casting Call: Female Models for Music Video

Job Detail: United Casting Agency (UCA) is currently seeking talented female models for an upcoming music video. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure and experience in the music entertainment industry.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in various scenes as directed within the music video.
• Work collaboratively with the director, producer, and other models to achieve the desired artistic vision.
• Attend wardrobe fittings and makeup sessions as required.
• Be available for the entire shoot, as well as any potential callbacks or additional filming.

Requirements:

• Female models between the ages of 18-22.
• Ethnicity: White/Hispanic.
• Hair Color: Blonde.
• Ability to take direction well and adapt to changes on set.
• Previous modeling or acting experience is a plus but not required.
• Must be local to Los Angeles or willing to travel.

Compensation:

• $400-$700 for 10 hours of filming.

Casting Call: Experienced Waitresses (Union Members Only)

Job Description: We are currently seeking experienced waitresses for an upcoming shoot in Studio City. This opportunity is open exclusively to union members registered with Central Casting. Ideal candidates should possess genuine serving experience and bring a high level of professionalism to the set.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in the shooting process as instructed by the director and production team.
• Demonstrate authentic waitress behaviors and actions as required by the script.
• Be prompt, cooperative, and professional throughout the shoot.
• Follow all guidelines and directions related to set etiquette and safety protocols.

Requirements:

• Union Membership: Must be a current member of the applicable union and registered with Central Casting.
• Age: 25 to 50’s.
• Experience: Must have real experience working as a waitress. Applicants will be required to describe their experience in detail.
• Availability: Must be available for the entire shooting day on Wednesday, March 20th.
• Transportation: Must be able to reliably commute to Studio City for the shoot.

Compensation:

• Rate: $218 for 8 hours (Union rate).

Casting Call: College-Aged Male Twins for Film/TV Production

Central Casting is seeking dynamic and versatile male twins for an upcoming film/TV production taking place in the Los Angeles area. This is an exciting opportunity for college-aged twins looking to showcase their talent in a vibrant and fast-paced setting.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the director, producers, and other actors to bring the characters to life.
• Attend wardrobe fittings, makeup sessions, and rehearsals as scheduled.
• Be available for the entirety of the shoot on March 20th, starting at 2 PM.
• Follow direction and provide feedback when necessary to ensure the vision of the project is realized.

Requirements:

• Must be college-aged male twins or able to portray college-aged individuals convincingly.
• Must be registered with Central Casting to be considered for this role.
• Previous acting experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the location in the Los Angeles area.
• Must be available for a rush call today, March 20th, at 2 PM without conflicts.
• Open to both Union and Non-Union applicants.
• Ability to work well under pressure and maintain a high level of professionalism on set.

Compensation Details:

• Rate of $1000 for an 8-hour day.
• Payment terms and further details will be discussed upon selection.

Casting Call: Background Actors for Cocktail Attire Scene

Job Detail: Lavender Casting is currently seeking Non-Union background actors registered with Central Casting for an upcoming television show scene. We are looking for individuals who own specific cocktail attire and are available for a possible work date. This is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of an exciting production and gain experience on set.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide your own cocktail attire that fits the requirements outlined below.
• Be available for the entire shooting day, with a possible work date on Friday, March 22.
• Follow direction from the production team to ensure the scene is captured as envisioned.
• Be punctual and professional throughout the shoot.

Requirements:

• Must be registered with Central Casting. Only applicants who are currently registered with Central Casting will be considered.
• Attire for Women: Shorter dresses are required. Dresses must not be full-length gowns and cannot be in the colors red, burgundy, lavender, hot pink, light green, or bright/royal/cerulean blue.
• Attire for Men: Medium to darker suits are required. Suits cannot be in the colors burgundy or red.
• Availability on the possible work date (Friday, March 22).
• Must be able to follow instructions and work well in a team environment.
• Previous experience in background acting is a plus but not required.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: Non-Union rate of $136 for an 8-hour workday. Overtime will be paid in accordance with standard industry practices.

**Remote but must sit in California**

About This Featured Opportunity

We’re looking for an Art Director/Designer to join the Social team within Content Studio, with a focus on developing original content for the company’s official social media accounts, across a multitude of social media platforms. This role is responsible for creative art direction and design efforts on projects from conception to execution.

The ideal candidate is highly creative, technically skilled, organized, prioritizes attention to detail, thrives in a multi-tasking, deadline-driven environment, and must have a demonstrated ability of working with a global team to create dynamic content across various platforms for an international audience. This person should be passionate about all things virtual and augmented reality and have a genuine interest in the latest technology in this space. Additionally, this person should have strong communication, and the ability to deliver content on time and on strategy.

THE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU

– Work closely with producer, creative director, XFN team, capture team and post-production team to support projects at every stage.

– Art direct and produce social-first design ideas and deliverables focusing primarily on in-product experiences, leveraging both new and existing formats

– Work with Social media Manager and Creative Director to ensure deliverables and creative approach align with strategic content goals

– Collaborate with multiple stakeholders and external partners from brainstorming phase through to execution and delivery

– Work closely with producers to ensure the project is staying on deadline and within budget

– Adhere to technical and brand standards and specs

– Bring passion for the craft of design and art direction

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

– Visual portfolio of published work

– 6+ years of experience in an ad agency/in-house concepting and art

– 6+ directing ideas for brand and product

– Experience working on social across multiple platforms

– Experience translating complex topics into easy-to-understand and entertaining social concepts

– Experience designing, art directing and articulating conceptual design decisions

– Experience bringing ideas to life with high quality mockups and prototypes using creative software and other tools (Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)

– Experience with self-initiated projects Expert communication skills

Benefits

In addition to the exciting work you’ll be doing, this opportunity comes with the following benefits:

• Company-sponsored Health, Dental, and Vision plans.

(Note: Please submit a portfolio or website along with your resume.)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

• Advantis Global is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit, qualifications and abilities. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, political affiliation, union membership, marital or registered domestic partnership status, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law (“Protected Characteristic”). Additionally, Advantis Global is committed to promoting pay equity and prohibits harassment of any employee on the basis of any Protected Characteristic.
• Advantis Global is a progressive and open-minded collective. If you’re smart, optimistic and care about being awesome at what you do, come as you are! We welcome you with open arms.
• This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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Job Title: Casting Assistant* / Type: Full-time – In Office (Los Angeles, CA)

Podium is the fastest-growing audiobook publishing company in the US. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment where talented professionals can thrive and bring their creativity to life. We work with bestselling authors and emerging voices to produce exceptional audiobooks. 

We are seeking a highly self-motivated, enthusiastic, and goal-oriented individual with an enthusiasm to join our casting team as a full-time casting assistant. In this entry-level role, you will play an important part in the voiceover casting process by assisting in identifying, evaluating, and selecting voice talent. The casting assistant will work with casting leads to identify talent matches for upcoming audiobook productions. You will be responsible for talent communication, scouting, vetting, and supporting the broader production team.

Key Responsibilities: 

o Scouting and recruitment of a diverse range of audiobook narration talent

o Maintain and review a database of voice actors 

o Review and analyze manuscripts, ensuring inclusive and authentic representation  

in casting choices 

o Create shortlists for all incoming productions

o Respond to incoming casting team emails

o Administrative support to the casting team 

o Assess incoming manuscripts to determine the most suitable narration style

Qualifications: 

o Bachelor’s degree in theater, publishing, or equivalent experience 

o Strong attention to detail and organization 

o Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

o Ability to work independently and as part of a team 

o Self-motivated to work in a fast-paced environment 

o An advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion 

o Committed to maintaining confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information

o Passion for romance content, acting, and storytelling 

o Current knowledge of top audiobook narration talent especially in romance genres

o Up-to-date with the latest trends in audiobook narration talent

o Exhibit a proactive approach to problem-solving

o Possess strong interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for collaborative teamwork

Also:

o Excellent verbal and written communication abilities

o Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite as well as Slack, Airtable, Trello, and Worksuite

o Knowledgeable about current top audiobook narration and voiceover talent

Benefits: We offer a competitive benefits package that includes comprehensive health coverage, 401(k), paid parking, paid parental leave, paid holidays, a generous vacation policy, and the ability to work from home on Monday and Friday. This role is remote two days per week and in office T-Th in El Segundo, California. 

To Apply: If you are passionate about audiobooks, romance content, or voice-over and are excited about this opportunity to join a fast-paced and growing team,  please submit your custom resume and cover letter to [email protected]. 

Podium is an audio-first entertainment studio and independent audiobook publisher that finances, develops,  produces, and distributes world-class immersive audio content. We stay on the bleeding edge of what’s trending in the audio world and as a publishing industry leader in science fiction, fantasy, and romance.

Podium is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

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JOB TITLE: Creative Director, Experiential

POSITION: Full-Time

Applicants for this role must have live event production experience in an agency setting, and be willing/able to work from our office in Santa Monica, CA on a hybrid schedule.

Summary of Position:

The Mirrored Media creative department operates as the agency’s lead for creative ideation, conceptual development, experience architecture, brand storytelling and design.

We are currently seeking a Creative Director to join our team to support creative development and management of new and existing clients and campaigns.  The Creative Director will be responsible for spearheading the creative concepting and executional design of campaigns from start to finish.  Candidates should have experience working hand-in-hand with producers and external vendors to ensure all ideas and campaign elements are feasible given client goals, timelines and budgets.  The ideal candidate for this position will have experience crafting strategic campaigns, developing innovative and first to market ideas and overseeing all multi-platform design elements and teams.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as head of agency’s Creative Services department
• Own full creative campaign cycles from RFP to execution to post-mortem
• Develop creative strategies and ideas across all client projects, campaigns, and initiatives
• Accountable for render to reality design execution; working closely with the internal and external teams to ensure all concepts are feasible and executional within budget and timelines
• Generate and communicate ideas, updates, and deliverables across internal teams and clients
• Design and oversee client pitch and project decks; including maintaining agency deck templates
• Visualize brand experiences and guide creative execution across varied mediums
• Build creative teams, oversee creative workflows and drive forward all design deliverables across projects
• Manage and mentor creative department full time employees
• Oversee Creative Services resource planning, including cultivating and managing roster of freelance talent
• Develop and execute agency marketing materials across platforms (website, social, etc)

Requirements:

• Minimum of 6-10 years of creative and multi-platform design leadership experience 
• Minimum of 4 years in an agency setting, managing junior designers and freelance creative roles
• Specified experience developing experiential and event marketing creative
• Strong technical experience with Adobe Creative Suite, 3D and CAD (or similar modeling) software 
• Deep knowledge and experience working with experiential designers, graphic designers,  lighting designers, fabricators, set designers, and staging vendors
• Strong understanding of live event production and physical space, with knowledge of experiential design, scenic design, architecture, or similar
• Experience working on-site during fabrication and installation
• Strong attention to detail and an obsession with brand and cultural trends
• Ability to juggle multiple concurrent projects and tasks, completing work within tight timelines
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to build and maintain relationships with external partners, colleagues, senior management and executives
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft, Apple and Google applications 
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally 
• Hybrid in-office (min. 3 days) and remote work schedule, based out of our Santa Monica office; candidate must be based in Los Angeles Metro Area 
• Ability to travel within Southern California for shop visits and on-site install, as needed
• Must be able to work at a computer in an office setting, and remain in a stationary position 50% – 100% of the time 
• Must be able to work nights and weekends occasionally, and travel domestically and internationally as work requires
• Must be able to work on projects onsite; often working outdoors, late hours, constantly walking up and down stairs, and often walking in excess of 20,000 steps per day

About the Company:

Mirrored Media is an award winning experiential & digital marketing firm with a focus on music and entertainment. We create high impact, enduring lifestyle campaigns that help brands connect to their target market through buzz worthy experiences.

Our board includes Steve McBeth, founding President of Disney Interactive; Steve Kofsky, of RCI Global LLC; Hans Zimmer, world renowned film composer. As an award-winning agency, Mirrored Media is consistently recognized as one of the most creative companies that caters to brands, media, influencers, and artists, creating custom tailored marketing solutions. By bridging the gap between music, technology, influencers, art, automotive, and fashion, Mirrored Media has curated some of the most successful and influential experiential activations and campaigns. Ultimately, every client experiences transformational results.

The company culture is light hearted but passionate. As a millennial founded company in a high stress industry, we pride ourselves on our team. You will benefit from a close working relationship and exposure to multiple areas of the business. We are always looking for growth within the company, and we invest in the personal and professional growth of our family.

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The Position:

The Art Director embodies a unique blend of visionary creativity and diligent execution. Collaborating closely with the Creative Director, you will play a pivotal role in transforming abstract concepts into tangible realities. Your responsibilities encompass thorough research, exquisite design, cultural acumen, and compelling storytelling, collectively contributing to the realization of high-level ideas across digital and print platforms. As a seasoned creative, you excel as a problem solver with a knack for turning creative briefs into exceptional work. Your adept questioning streamlined creative process, and ability to discern the optimal path consistently yield outstanding results. Your cultural awareness and rich experiences seamlessly inform original ideas.

Above all, you are a maker at heart. You developed your career as a designer, so your tools, techniques, and skill set are second nature. You work very fast, efficiently, and with stellar attention to detail. You know when to delegate to others, but also when to step in and take projects over the finish line when needed. You always push for the best creativity yet are always open to other points-of-view.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to lead and take ownership of a variety of projects across digital and print under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrates flexibility and patience with colleagues.
• Leads creative concept development through visual research, mock-ups, and storytelling.
• On-set art direction of photo and video shoots by collaborating with photographers, stylists, creative directors and other members of the creative team.
• Knowledge of print is a must.
• Oversees post-production processes like retouching, video editing, designing layouts.
• Collaborates in a team environment and is respectful of the company culture.
• Highly organized with a high attention to detail.
• Liaise with third party providers and agencies when needed.
• Manages project work streams and deliverables.

Qualifications:

• College degree in Creative Arts or Graphic Design.
• 5+ years of experience directing photo shoots.
• 5+ digital and print graphic design experience in luxury, fashion, e-commerce merchandising.
• Understanding of emerging platforms and new forms of content creation
• Well-versed in social media / marketing trends
• Proficient with InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop
• A deep love for creative, storytelling, and exceptional customer experiences
• Keep a finger on the pulse of fashion, culture, competitors, trends, and consumer cultural shifts to inform creative strategy decisions.
• Understanding of print and digital
• Develop and evolve our visual guidelines for the brand.
• Comfortable navigating through ambiguity and complex problems in pursuit of clarity, simplicity, and concrete outcomes
• Able to juggle multiple projects at once and appropriately prioritize and delegate while remaining accountable for the success of the team.
• Participate in the development of content for social media and supply guidance for visual direction on social channels when needed.

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