Talent Casting Calls and Auditions

Casting Call: “Killer Couples” Episode 1801 – Polygraph Examiner Role

Role: Polygraph Examiner

Job Details

Jupiter Entertainment is seeking talent for a non-union, true-crime recreation series titled “Killer Couples,” specifically for episode 1801. This role requires no scripted audio and is part of a recreation series that aims to bring true-crime stories to life.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in the reenactment of true-crime stories, specifically portraying a Polygraph Examiner.

• Work closely with the production team to ensure accurate representation of the character and scenario.

• Be available for preliminary call times and flexible with potential schedule changes.

• Follow directions from the director and crew to deliver a compelling performance.

Requirements

• Gender: Male

• Age: 40’s-50’s

• Availability: Likely needed on Friday around 6pm. Must be flexible as preliminary call times are subject to change.

• No travel or hotel accommodations will be provided. Candidates must be local to the Knoxville area or willing to work as local.

• Non-union

Compensation

• $75 for the role

Casting Call: “Killer Couples” Episode 1801 – Officer Role

Jupiter Entertainment is currently seeking talent for a non-union, true-crime recreation series, “Killer Couples,” specifically for episode 1801. This project requires individuals to visually portray events and scenarios without scripted audio. As these roles are for re-enactment purposes, we emphasize non-verbal storytelling skills.

Job Details:

• Position: Officer

• Gender: Male

• Age: 35-45 years old

• Availability: Must be available on the specified dates and flexible with changes in the preliminary schedule.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a true-crime reenactment, portraying an officer.

• Convey narrative and emotional context through non-verbal actions and expressions.

• Collaborate with the director and crew to achieve realistic re-enactments.

• Follow production schedules and be available for call times, with a specific likelihood of being needed around 3:30pm on Thursday.

Requirements:

• Must be in good physical condition, capable of performing the physical aspects of the role.

• Non-union.

• Must not require travel or hotel accommodations, as these are not provided.

• Provide via email: full name, height/weight, location (city/state), and 2 current snapshots (shoulders up and full body).

• List any potential conflicts with the preliminary schedule, as flexibility may be required.

Compensation:

• $135 for participation.

Casting Call for True-Crime Recreation Series – Knoxville

We are currently casting for an upcoming episode of a non-union, true-crime recreation series, “Killer Couples,” episode 1801. This series focuses on dramatic recreations of true-crime stories without scripted audio. We are seeking local talent to fill a specific role for a scene to be filmed in Knoxville on March 28-29, 2024. Please note that these preliminary call times are subject to change, and roles do not include any travel or hotel accommodations.

Job Detail:

• Project: True-Crime Recreation Series

• Episode: Killer Couples, ep 1801

• Location: Knoxville

• Filming Dates: March 28-29, 2024 (Specific call time for role: Likely needed Thursday around 1:45 pm)

• Type: Non-Union

Role Available:

• Character: Mary’s Friend

• Gender: Female

• Ethnicity: White

• Age: Late 40’s-50’s

• Scene: Bar scene where Mary meets the victim

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a bar scene as per the director’s instructions.

• Collaborate with the production team and other actors to ensure a smooth filming process.

• Adhere to call times and schedule adjustments as necessary.

Requirements:

• Must be a female in her late 40’s-50’s and Caucasian.

• Available in Knoxville on the specified dates and times.

• Able to provide own transportation and accommodation if not local to Knoxville.

• Must provide two current snapshots: one shoulder up and one full body.

• Include full name, height/weight, location (city/state) in your application.

• Indicate any potential conflicts with the preliminary schedule.

Compensation:

• $75 for participation in the scene.

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: 100 Fresh Faces for Night Shoot in ABQ

Overview: We are seeking 100 individuals to join us as extras for an exciting night shoot for a new TV series. This unique opportunity is for those who have not yet been booked on this project and are looking to gain experience on a professional set. The shoot is scheduled for Wednesday, April 17th, in Albuquerque (ABQ), and will involve late evening to overnight filming.

Job Details:

• Date: Wednesday, April 17th
• Location: Albuquerque, NM (specific location details will be provided upon selection)
• Duration: Expect a day on set to last between 10-14 hours, filming through the night
• Scenes: Exterior shots
• Role: Extras

Job Responsibilities:

• Availability for the entire duration of the shoot, from call time through to wrap, which may extend through the night.
• Follow directions from the director, assistant directors, and production staff to ensure scenes are captured as required.
• Maintain a professional demeanor on set, respecting the working environment and all cast and crew.
• Be prepared for waiting periods and ready to perform when needed.
• Dress according to wardrobe requirements (details to be provided upon selection).

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older to apply.
• No previous experience required, but must not have been booked on this specific TV series previously.
• Must be available for the entire duration of the shoot on the specified date and times.
• Reliable transportation to and from the set in Albuquerque.
• Must be comfortable with nighttime and outdoor filming.
• Ability to follow directions and work as part of a team.

Compensation Details:

• This is a paid opportunity. 
• Meals and snacks will be provided on set.

Onward Search needs a full-time Director of Photography for one the nation’s leading Commercial and Real Estate Online Marketplace!

As the Director of Operations, you’ll:

• Recruit, Develop and Lead a team of Photography Managers and Individual Contributors
• Problem Shoot any issues and ensure operational metrics are being met to ensure success
• Focus on continuous improvement of workflows and processes to drive optimization and innovation.

Skills & Experience Needed:

• 10+ years of experience leading large scale teams
• Have a Bachelors Degree, Masters preferred’
• Proven track record driving accountability with Managers and leading in a metric driven organization
• Passion and interest in real estate

Onward Search

ROLE:

The Creative Director will own the creative vision and execution to elevate the Vimergy brand. This individual will be responsible for the overall visual representation of the brand across all channels, ensuring the consistency of brand imagery and design language. The Creative Director will lead an internal creative team and agency partners in strategically developing visual messages and design deliverables, and manage all creative efforts for Vimergy. This role will prioritize creative projects and resources based on short-term and long-term objectives, establishing production schedules and ensuring the fulfillment of internal stakeholder needs. The Creative Director will review and approve designs and visual concepts developed by the team, ensuring deliverables effectively address marketing goals and challenges. The ideal candidate will be a storyteller who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and can balance creative, strategic, and revenue goals.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Budgeting, hiring, training, and staffing for creative roles
• Organizing and overseeing schedules and work assignments
• Hands-on management with a heavy emphasis on creative collaboration
• Coaching, mentoring, and developing creative team members
• Monitoring performance and initiating action to strengthen results
• Translating corporate goals into functional and individual creative goals
• Conducting performance evaluations that are timely and constructive

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Creative that Inspires: Develop an inspiring creative vision for the brand that builds off the brand foundation/purpose.
• Creative Strategy: Drive the creative strategy and content development, creating visual concepts and developing and executing content for key audiences across various channels including web, marketplace, and in-store. This involves producing visually compelling and innovative designs and ensuring that the content, whether written, video, or other forms, aligns with these designs and effectively communicates the brand’s message.
• Editorial Management: Ensure all written content is consistent and on brand.
• Creative Leadership: Lead and inspire a team of designers, copywriters, and other creative professionals to produce high-quality, innovative content that effectively communicates the benefits of our health supplements.
• Campaign Development: Produce fresh, innovative work that translates complex ideas into compelling digital experiences for visually sophisticated audiences including but not limited to videos, infographics, blogs, social posts, and emails.
• Product Launches and Packaging Design: Collaborate with research and develop team to create engaging packaging designs and marketing strategies for new product launches.
• Consistent Creative Oversight: Ensure brand message, imagery, and design language are consistent across all consumer touchpoints.
• Partner Management: Lead briefing and management of external partners and agencies.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with sales, marketing, and research and development teams to ensure creative concepts and strategies meet business objectives and market needs.
• Budget Management: Manage the creative department’s budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and maximization of return on investment.
• Project Management: Oversee and manage multiple creative projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet high-quality standards.
• Quickly adapt to changing priorities and timelines with flexibility and a solutions-driven approach.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Design, Fine Arts, or related field required (Master’s degree preferred).
• At least 7 years of experience in a creative leadership role, preferably in the health supplement, wellness, or related industry. (Creative agency experience preferred).
• 3+ years of experience managing a creative team
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in visual design, branding, and creative campaign development
• Proven experience creating marketing/advertising campaigns and content from developing vision and the message platform to overseeing production on time and budget
• Proven experience creating integrated content across all marketing channels from digital, social media, paid media, and mobile, but also understand offline and print
• Proven experience with concept development
• Proven experience with project management and process improvements
• Highly skilled in leading a team of creative talent
• Strong creative vision with an understanding of business objectives
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other design software.

Vimergy

Onward Search needs a full-time Director of Photography Operations for one the nation’s leading Commercial and Real Estate Online Marketplace!

• This is a direct hire postion
• Annual Comp: $150k-$165k
• Location: Onsite in Virginia
• Relocation Packages Available

As the Director of Photography Operations, you’ll:

• Recruit, Develop and Lead a team of Photography Managers, Individual Contributors and Field Operations Managers across the United States.
• Problem Shoot any issues and ensure operational metrics are being met to ensure success
• Focus on continuous improvement of workflows and processes to drive optimization and innovation.
• Collaborate with Sales Leaders, Product, Research and IT to provide the superior product
• Coach Managers and Individual Contributor Photographers to drive success

Skills & Experience Needed:

• 10+ years of experience leading large scale teams
• Have a Bachelors Degree, Masters preferred’
• Proven track record driving accountability with Managers and leading in a metric driven organization
• Passion and interest in real estate

Benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
• Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
• Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family
• Commuter and parking benefits
• 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent), with yoga studio, Pelotons, personal training, group exercise classes
• Access to CoStar Group’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups
• Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks

To learn more about this opportunity, apply now and chat with a Recruiter today!

At Onward Search, our job is to find your dream job.

• We are creatives, marketers and digital wizards who use our talents to connect talented people with the nation’s leading brands.
• More than recruiters, we are true partners who continue to check in, talent advocates who make sure your needs are met, and trusted advisors who measure our success by yours.
• Uncover more career-changing creative, marketing and tech opportunities at Onwardsearch.com.
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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.

Podium Audio

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.

Mirrored Media