Talent Casting Calls and Auditions

Please read entire post if you are interested in playing a high school student in an indie film and are at least 18 years old!

Here is what we will need for background talent for this movie:

Young Adult Casting submissions will be selected by the Producers and Directors since there are so few. We will have a narrowed down link for them next week. If you submitted for Stand In or Photo Double, you can still submit for an extra role.

Can be union or non union. however, it would be at the non union rate below. 18 (must be at least 18 years old) to 25 years old to play a high school student.

Please note in your email if you have an Illinois Residency. Most talent need to be an Illinois resident so they qualify for the tax breaks. They are coming in from LA, but have a mostly Illinois crew.

They DO have a Zone A vaccine mandate. ALL SI, PD and BG must have fully vaccinated proof. In addition, there will be pre-employment covid testing prior to shoot day. They will have a $50 stipend for you on your check. 

Dependable people only to play friends and schoolmates of the actors. All ethnicities and genders. There will be school and party scenes. If you are a female with cheerleading experience, please note that in your email. We will need a few to play cheerleaders.

This should be a lot of fun and a great film!

Shooting is in the city of CHICAGO. Mostly on the north side. Easy for public transportation. If you are driving, of course they will pay for your parking.

They have set up a very efficient payroll company to expedite your payments. Please bring your 2 forms of government ID to set. 

Rate of Pay: the usual $120 for up to 8 hours, plus time and one half overtime for background talent. Plus the $50 stipend for coming in for your PCR covid testing approx. 48 hours prior to filming.

• Monday, 4-04, any ethnicity, female onlyTuesday, 4-05, any gender/ethnicity 
• Wednesday, 4-06, any ethnicity, female onlyThursday, *4-07, any gender/ethnicity (especially need here)
• Friday, *4-15, any gender/ethnicity (especially need here)

Jigsaw Casting is seeking Male Football Players and a Football Coach for a Cancer Medication Campaign in Toronto!

Looking for the following:

• Male athletes who have experience in playing football. Ages 20 to 35. Athletic build.
• In terms of football skills they need to look convincing as big time football players. There likely won’t be extended football action. Probably just a play or two.

Examples of action:

QB throws a TD pass to a Receiver who catches it over a Defender.

*The QB needs to be able to legit throw.

*Receiver needs to be able to run and catch.

*Defender needs to be able to run and look convincing.

WE WILL Not audition the football players. We will book off self tape videos. Talent will need to provide pre existing footage of them playing football.

We are also looking for a football coach. He will not be on camera, he will be booked as an advisor on set. Payment is $1,000 per day. Must be a very experienced football coach to work as a consultant on set. 

IF YOU KNOW OF SOMEONE, PLEASE PASS THIS ON.

Football Players – This is a featured extra role. If selected, each athlete will be paid $2,000 inclusive of usage. 

This is a non union campaign. COVID test will be required prior to the shoot. No previous acting experience is required. This is for a prostate cancer treatment campaign.

Deadline to submit: March 16, 2022 at 9am EST.

Must be available for these key dates, filming in Toronto:

Covid Test: March 27-29, 2022. TBC which day. (Football Players and Coach)

Wardrobe: March 29th, 2022. (1 to 2 hours, football players only)

Shoot Date: March 30 or 31 – TBD which day needed. (full day) For football players and a coach consultant on set. 

*Production and talent will follow all COVID SAFETY ON SET PROTOCOL.

**Starting Dec 9th, 2021 – the ACCP (association of Canadian Commercial Productions) has mandated that all film crew and Talent over the age of 12 MUST BE fully Vaccinated in order to be on set . Proof of vaccination will be required. Any individual who does not meet this requirement will not be employed. The only permitted exceptions are those who are medically exempt which would excuse them from Vaccination.

Employment Opportunity

Seeking: Talent Agent Assistant

(Full time position)

The Diamond Agency is currently seeking a full-time assistant.

Requirements:

• Passion for the entertainment industry
• Full and flexible availability
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Computer Savvy
• Great people skills
• Detail oriented with the ability to multitask.

Our office is in Lake Mary, Florida

Hello, Basketball Players!

C&J is looking for tall individuals to be part of a basketball commercial shooting in Charlotte, North Carolina! This role is for a body double only.

This is a paid opportunity.

Please pay close attention to taping instructions for each role. Please upload videos accordingly. 

ROLES

• [LAMELO BODY DOUBLE] 18 to 30 years old, Black or Mixed Ethnicity male. We are looking for a double for Lamelo Ball. Height, weight, and skin tone are most important:
• 6’5” to 6’8” and ~180lbs

PRODUCTION DATES + LOCATIONS: 

• SUBMISSION DEADLINE – 3/12 by 5:00pm EST
• START DATE – 3/22/2022

RATE

• SAG SCALE FOR BODY DOUBLE(Anticipated $400)
• Travel Stipend may be available for talent outside of Charlotte NC region

Vicky Boone Casting is looking for people with physical disabilities for a Dell commercial shooting in Austin, TX! 

Project: Dell

Agency Producer: Kaetie Turner

Producer: Camille Chambers

Casting Director: Vicky Boone

Audition Dates: Tapes due 03/14//2022

Callback Date(s): No callback

Wardrobe Date(s): Fitting on day of shoot

Note: Talent will be asked to bring some wardrobe options

Start Date: 03/31/2022, 04/01/2022

Rate of Pay: $1500 

Usage: 2 years Worldwide. Web(unpaid) and Tradeshow/Event.

Conflicts: Technology – computers. If talent has worked for Dell before, they’ll need to share what product it was for.

Location: Austin, TX

CASTING:

• WOMAN 1, 43-47 years old, all ethnicities, with a physical disability 
• MAN OR WOMAN 2, 27-33 years old, all ethnicities, with a physical disability 

NOW CASTING MEN AND WOMEN FOR NEW TV SHOW NEXT WEEK

Test Sunday 3/13, work 3/15

Rate: $100/10 ($25 for covid test)

Loc: Atlanta

Role: “40 Under 40” Event Staff & Attendees

We’re looking for MEN AND WOMEN 18+ able to portray CAUCASIAN, HISPANIC/LATINX, or EAST ASIAN for a “40 Under 40” event!

Monarch has a mandatory vaccination policy for all Zone A workers, including Background Actors, Stand-Ins, and other talent ages 5 and above working on its set.  To be eligible to work on this production, you must be (1) either (a) fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine AND received a “Booster” if you are eligible for a Booster according to CDC guidelines (click here to check if you are eligible for Booster) (Also: if you received the AstraZeneca and Novavax vaccines, then three doses of any combination of Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca, or Novavax vaccines would deem you Boosted) or (b) fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine but not yet Booster-eligible; or (2) have a medical disability or sincerely-held religious belief that prevents vaccination.  Any offer of work is “conditioned” on you providing adequate proof to Production that you meet the criteria mentioned above.  If you are unable to show adequate proof to Production, then you are ineligible to be hired for this Production.   

If you answer “yes” to this message, then you are hereby attesting to the fact that you can and will provide such adequate proof to Production.  If you are selected, Production will collect and verify your proof.

As a condition of working on set, you are required to get a paid Covid-19 test at a production sanctioned testing facility prior to any work date(s). Additional testing may also be done on workdays. The COVID test MUST be completed 48 hours prior to your first work date.

While at the test facility and on set, Production requires that a face mask that covers your nose and mouth be worn. All possible work dates are contingent upon clearing these tests.

Now Casting: New York Based Talent for Album Visuals for an iconic Black Music Artist

Seeking:

• NYC based black Families, Friend Groups, and Couples
• Must be available March 16th
• Paid

CASTING CALL – FINANCIAL INSTITUTION – FILMING IN SYDNEY

We’re looking to cast four individuals to feature in an upcoming health industry focused campaign for a popular Australian bank.

1. FEMALE OF INDIAN OR MEDITERRANEAN DESCENT (30s) 

2. FEMALE OF ASIAN DESCENT (early – mid 40s)

3. FATHER (30 – 45 yrs) + CHILD (5 – 7 yrs) OF ABORIGINAL, TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER, MAORI, OR PACIFIC ISLANDER DESCENT

SHOOT DATES: 22nd – 24th of March 2022 (1 x shoot day – TBC)

***Please note that all precautions are being taken by production and the client to make sure talent will be working in a clean and safe environment. COVID safe plans will be adhered to on set. 

TALENT FEES: 

Selected Adult Talent will receive $2,000 – $6,000 AUD for their involvement 

Selected Child Talent will receive $1,400 AUD for their involvement 

*All fees are less tax and plus super 

**UNION ONLY**Must be registered with Central Casting!!!!! 

Must pass COVID test to work. Even if you test negative, you are not confirmed for work unless we send you details confirming shoot day.

Margarita is taking submissions for a show that is COVID testing Friday, 3/11 at multiple Flow Health sites and works Monday, 3/14 in Hacienda, CA .We are looking for WOMEN of diverse ethnicities and ages with real housekeeping experience. 

NOTE: This production has a mandatory vaccination policy for all Zone A workers, including Background Actors, Stand-Ins, and other talent ages 5 and above working on its set. To be eligible to work on this production, you must be (1) either (a) fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine AND received a “Booster” if you are eligible for a Booster according to CDC guidelines (click here to check if you are eligible for Booster) (Also: if you received the AstraZeneca and Novavax vaccines, then three doses of any combination of Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca, or Novavax vaccines would deem you Boosted) or (b) fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine but not yet Booster-eligible; or (2) have a medical disability or sincerely-held religious belief that prevents vaccination. Any offer of work is “conditioned” on you providing adequate proof to Production that you meet the criteria mentioned above. If you are unable to show adequate proof to Production, then you are ineligible to be hired for this Production.If you answer “yes” to this message, then you are hereby attesting to the fact that you can and will provide such adequate proof to Production. If you are selected, Production will collect and verify your proof.

NOW CASTING PROJECT CUISINE 

 NON UNION 

A comedic spot for a frozen food brand. 

Double vaccination required. 

Rapid testing will be done on site.

Audition: Self-Tape

Shooting: Mid March 2022 (TBD)

Rate: $500 session plus $1000 buyout per talent. 1 year usage with an option for renewal based on the buyout fee.

Market: Digital/Social (YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook/Instagram)

Roles:

SOC – DJ Dreamz – Male – 36 To 49

• White. Fit and energetic. Tattoos a plus but not a requirement.

SOC – Mom – Female – 65 To 75

• White. Quintessential sweet, supportive mom with great dancing skills.