Talent Casting Calls and Auditions

Oakleaf Productions is a production and media studio that works with brands to create amazing work for amazing brands. Our team of talent is always eager and ready to take an idea into incredible storytelling. We are built for new ways of creating content by continuously searching for innovative ways to deliver content. We have an entrepreneurial spirit that’s always looking to grow and evolve our team’s skill sets, ambitions and the clients we work with. We have offices in Huntington Beach and New York. This role would currently be in the Huntington Beach office. 

The Associate Agency Producer will work directly with client services and business affairs to help manage various projects that will go from concept through delivery.. This is a hands-on position with ownership in managing project timelines, and any conflicts that arise from development and through the production process. This role requires a focus on problem solving and the ability to find the best solution to changing scope and deliveries by understanding how to quickly pivot to a new direction. In this role you will work closely with business affairs. creatives, clients and client services on various projects that can be original  production requests all the way to versioning existing content. Our producers are also passionate about being content creators for social and other content needs, if and when needed. 

Understands the details and processes that go into production workflow and pipeline. You bring positivity and enthusiasm to every project you touch, while making sure that final deliveries are always on time, on budget, and exceed creative expectations. In addition to the work, you love being part of a team and working collaboratively through the process. You’re ready to roll up your sleeves and deliver quality work in a time-crunch, and you have a unique passion and proficiency for your craft. Last but not least, you’re efficient, organized and accountable, giving proper attention to detail and bringing the full team along in the process.

Responsibilities

• Provide status updates for creative projects you own
• Collaborate with Resource Management on project expectations and creative needs to properly forecast and assign appropriate resources
• Collaborate directly with assigned creatives by briefing them on project guidelines, expectations and timelines
• Organize all necessary details, direction and specs to ensure the team can execute in a timely manner
• Update budgets with project details
• Plans and manages versioning schedules and oversees post production artists to ensure that timelines are met.
• Oversees day-to-day localization workflow ensuring all projects and operations are running smoothly.
• Ensures a standard of consistency, accuracy and excellence across all localized deliverables
• Forecasting deliverables, dependencies, and anticipate obstacles
• Communicate daily on task & project status with team and Resource Management
• Proactively communicate forecasting details to internal team and client
• Manage internal workflow and external client workflow
• Identify, schedule, and manage project resources on an ongoing basis
• Leading weekly project status meetings and report on project status
• Monitor hours billed towards projects on a weekly basis
• Managing projects’ scope of work and adjust resources based on additional client requests
• Review creative and give notes as needed
• Creative quality control

Requirements

• Minimum 3+ years of experience
• You must be Bilingual (native English/ Spanish) to be considered for this role
• Strong experience managing project timelines and resources
• Ability to work well with a team of talented people, but capable of working independently
• Possess a proactive, positive, collaborative attitude, with a fun energy
• Balance being tough and strong, while remaining calm and fair-minded

Oak Leaf Productions

Empire Entertainment is a dynamic, full-service event production company that conceptualizes, designs, and executes entertainment-driven projects for corporations, associations, not-for-profits, and private interests. Based in New York City and Los Angeles, we produce over 100 projects annually including concerts, award shows, charity galas, premieres, and public-facing promotional events. 

We are seeking intelligent, organized, resourceful and energetic NYC-based candidates to support the Empire Entertainment team in the creation and management of live and virtual events. The successful candidate will be able to complete large volumes of varied tasks, work diligently and with appropriate urgency, communicate efficiently and effectively with the teams one is supporting, and creatively solve challenges that arise within the day-to-day work of event production.

Responsibilities

• Support Producers in coordinating, planning, managing, and producing events
• Conduct research for event elements including potential venues, talent, entertainment, guest services, innovative event and décor concepts, new technologies, branding initiatives, permitting requirements, etc., and update company databases with all new information
• Support Producers in building venue, talent, and creative proposals for new and current clients
• Lead and produce project elements or segments, scope pending on project needs – including reporting directly to clients on planning and progress (under the guidance of the Producer)
• Work with Producers to draft proposals, budgets, production schedules, run of shows, and other deliverables documents and more
• Take and circulate notes for all project calls as well as track all emails and update master project documents accordingly (often supported by a project coordinator)
• Track all project deliverables
• Assist Producers in the coordinating and scheduling of all project meetings and calls
• Contract project-based vendors and freelancers, coordinate payments and invoicing
• Work onsite through load-in, event, and load-out, overseeing various components of events and / or vendors efficiently, and with professionalism
• Oversee staffing plan on projects assigned, for onsite (or virtual) staff, conducting walkthroughs, training, etc.
• Work with Producers to draft case studies on completed projects to live on company website

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in the event and entertainment industry  
• NYC-based applicants
• Extensive knowledge of the event production process, and with standard event documents such as production schedules, run of shows, etc. 
• Excellent organization skills and the ability to follow-up and complete tasks in a timely and responsible manner
• Proficient in vendor contracts (being able to work with talent contracts is a plus)
• Positive can-do attitude with strong initiative, follow through, and attention to detail
• Creative problem-solver with an ability to work in a rapidly changing environment
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as Google Drive and Dropbox 
• Eagerness and ability to work long hours onsite, managing small teams and event components with composure and professionalism
• Familiarity with and / or interest in current musical, theatrical and comedy talent, is a plus
• Familiarity with NYC-based production vendors is a plus
• Familiarity with virtual events on various platforms is a plus

 Empire is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact: [email protected]

Empire Entertainment

Vicky Boone Casting is casting a REAL EXOTIC DANCER ages 20-30 for a speaking role in a feature film shooting in Houston, TX!

Project details and submission instructions below.

Director: Richard Linklater

Production Company: Detour Filmproduction

Producer: Mike Blizzard

Casting Director: Vicky Boone

Callback Date(s): TBD

Shoot Date Range: 3/28/22 – 5/20/22

Rate of Pay: SAG Basic Scale

Location: Houston, TX

CASTING:

STRIPPER – 20 to 30 years old, all ethnicities female. Looking for talent with real exotic dancing experience for a speaking role. Day player.

Casting Call

Kodak Black – Prom Night

Kodak Black’s “Prom Night” Celebrity event goes down March 1st in Atlanta and It’s being powered by the GOAT

Talent Needed:

• Platform Dancers
• Cocktail Waitresses
• Vegas Style ShowGirls
• Body Paint Models
• Invite Only Guest List (Non-Paid)

CASTING CALL – ALCOHOL BRAND – FILMING IN SYDNEY

We’re looking to cast 3 x friends or housemates to feature in an alcohol advertisement. Looking for people with a bold and unique look to match their larger-than-life personality

ALL TALENT MUST BE 25+ 

1. INDIVIDUALS (25 – 35yrs)

• We’re accepting submissions from both individuals and established friend groups / housemates, and encourage people of all gender identities to apply.

2. FEMALE & NON-BINARY IDENTIFYING GUITAR PLAYERS (25 – 35yrs)

• Looking for people who can comfortably play an acoustic guitar.  

AFL / RUGBY PLAYERS (25 – 35yrs)

• You don’t need to play at a high level, just need to be comfortable kicking and throwing a football 

SHOOT DATES: 28th of February + 4th of March 2022 (1 x shoot day)

*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 talent will receive between $500 – $4,000 AUD for their involvement depending on their level of feature.

*fees are inclusive of super 

*PHOTO DOUBLE CASTING NOTICE* 

Looking for a full time Female Photo Double very close to the actress below, to work various dates from now until May! 

• Looking for Females, 5’4-5’6,  similar look to the photo. Per Disneys policy, We are a mandatory Zone A feature and all talent must be fully vaccinated (both doses or J&J) and able to provide vaccine documentation.

Pay Rate: $217.50/12

COVID Bump: $50

*** UNION SUBMISSIONS 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 the shoot day. 

Kira is taking submissions for a show seeking background to portray a caricature artist. We are looking for people who have real experience drawing caricatures.  

Looking for open availability from Feb 9-23rd. Actors will take a covid test, have a fitting, retest, and work. Finalized dates to come. 

NOTE:

This production is requiring all cast & crew, including background actors, to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and to be considered for work you MUST FALL INTO EITHER OF THE TWO FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: (1) fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine (meaning more than 14 days have passed since you received both the initial and second shot of Pfizer or Moderna, or since you received the single shot of Johnson & Johnson) or (2) have a disability or sincerely-held religious belief that prevents vaccination. 

Failure to provide satisfactory evidence will result in your not being hired for the project and/or turned away from set (as though no offer of work was given). In such case, you will NOT be eligible for payment because you were not employed/hired. The production, not Central Casting, will collect your evidence; thus, do NOT send your evidence to Central Casting.

Regardless of vaccination, you must still test negative for COVID-19 on one or more tests to be arranged by production prior to the first production work date.  

As a condition of working on set, all talent are required to get Covid-19 test at a production sanctioned testing facility prior to any work date. Must be okay with any form test (nasal swabs, etc). Additional testing may also be done on workdays. While at the test facility and on set, Production requires that a face mask that covers your nose and mouth be worn.

1. UPSCALE NY RESTAURANT PATRONS

• Any ethnicity MALE or FEMALE  
• Clean cut & polished looks! 
• Appear Ages: 25-60
• Work Date: 2/14
• Covid-19 Testing: 2/12 & 2/13

2.UPSCALE NIGHT CLUB 

• Any ethnicity MALE or FEMALE 
• The rich and fabulous!
• Appear Ages: 25-45
• Work Date: 2/15
• Covid-19 Testing Dates: 2/13 & 2/14

3. PROTESTORS

• Any ethnicity MALE or FEMALE 
• Ages: 18+ 
• Work Date: 2/15
• Covid-19 Testing Dates: 2/13 & 2/14

4. TALK SHOW & OFFICE STAFF

• Any ethnicity MALE or FEMALE 
• Crew & business types!
• Appears Ages: 21-50 
• Work Date: 2/16 &/or 2/17
• Covid-19 Testing Dates: 2/14 or 2/15 & 2/16 

Rate: $135/12+OT 

-Paid in the form of check via payroll company within 4-6 weeks  

-Virtual voucher completed via Castifi (Now called Everyset!)  

-Must have valid identification to work in the US  

Shoot Dates: see above 

-All dates subject to change   

-Shoots can last -/+12hours   

-Must have open availability as talent may work multiple days between these dates   

Shoot Location:  Atlanta GA (area)  

-Some locations may not be within perimeter or on Marta line  

-Talent must be able to work as a local hire   

-Exact locations will not be released until the day prior to shoot day  

NEW MANDATORY COVID-19 TESTING: see above 

-MUST NOW test TWICE with Production prior to start date  

Testing Bump: +$30 per test (paid on work day)  

-NO outside tests will be accepted at this time.  

*NASHVILLE* CASTING NOTICE: Undisclosed TV Series for PAID EXTRA work on THURSDAY 2/10 

–NEW FACES who have not yet worked this locally filmed reality series

**PLEASE SHARE WITH ANYONE YOU KNOW THAT FITS THIS DESCRIPTION and MIGHT LIKE TO WORK!!**

Shoot Location: NASHVILLE, TN

**PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT IF YOU ARE NOT LOCAL or able to be Local to the NASHVILLE, TN AREA!!! (within a reasonable self-drive distance)

SHOOT DATE: THURSDAY 2/10/22

We do not  yet have exact Call Time/Wrap Times, so you MUST have FLEXIBLE/Open availability if submitting to be available regardless of what Call/Wrap Times end up being to allow for changes. Please DO NOT submit if you do not have FULL DAY availability on the work date. 

Pay Rate – $150.00 for up to 5 hours (will be paid the full rate even if we film less than 5 hours but MUST be prepared to stay for the full 5 hours just in case)

*FEATURED TALENT**  –Speaking/Improv role

COWBOY: Male, all ethnicities, age range 30-50, handsome “Marlboro Man” type, looking for a real cowboy who MUST have experience with horses (riding and leading). Everyone MUST wear a mask at all times when not filming on camera, even if you are vaccinated.

This will be Director selected and we do not want to submit anyone who isn’t fully available/might not show up! These are SMALL scenes and the Director will choose from the photo & audition you submit. Please DO NOT SUBMIT IF THERE IS ANY CHANCE THAT YOU WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE ON THIS DATE IF SELECTED!!!

CASTING TALENT FOR FITNESS/WEIGHT LOSS COMMERCIAL — RATE IS $500 – $2,000

We’re casting several roles for a weight loss commercial filming Feb. 10 – 11 (Thursday and Friday) in the Pittsburgh area. 

You must be local to the Greater Pittsburgh region and be available on both days (although you may only perform one day, we don’t yet know which day that will be).

The roles/rates are: 

CLIENT/MOM: Female, 40s, Caucasian, brown hair. You’re not an athlete, but you’re a regular mom who is able to lift light weights to workout. May deliver one or two lines of dialogue. Two days,  $2,200 total. 

COACH/TRAINER: Female, 30s-40s, any race/ethnicity. You don’t have to be Olympic-level fit, but you should be in relatively good shape. May deliver one or two lines of dialogue. One day, $1,100 total. 

DAD: Male, 40s, Caucasian. Regular dad vibes. Must be able to comfortably interact with “family” on camera. No dialogue. One day, $700 total. 

SON: Male, 6-12, Caucasian. Must be able to take direction and comfortably–and reliably– interact with “family” on camera. No dialogue. One day, $500 total.

DAUGHTER: Female, 6-12 Caucasian. Must be able to take direction and comfortably–and reliably– interact with “family” on camera. No dialogue. One day, $500 total.