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Teen Extras – Chicago Photo Shoot (Non-Speaking Roles)
Job Description
A major production is seeking male and female teens (age 16) to appear as students in a paid, non-speaking photo shoot. This exciting opportunity takes place in Chicago, IL, and is open to local talent and those in surrounding border states. Be part of a fast-paced, professional production and gain on-set experience while working with a creative team.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray high school students in an outdoor photo shoot
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Attend a mandatory wardrobe fitting prior to the shoot
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Follow on-set direction and maintain a positive, professional attitude
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Arrive on time and be prepared for wardrobe and styling requirements
Requirements
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Must be 16 years old
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Open to all ethnicities
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Must be local to Chicago or nearby states
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Available for a wardrobe fitting (scheduled for Oct. 3 or Oct. 6)
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Submit a recent color photo with current hair color, length, and style
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Provide clothing sizes:
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Males: T-shirt, pants (waist/inseam), and shoe size
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Females: T-shirt, dress, pants, and shoe size
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Compensation
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Paid opportunity
Male Extras for TV Production
Job Description
A television production is seeking male extras in their 20s to early 30s for an upcoming shoot. This is a great opportunity to gain on-set experience and be part of a professional production. A wardrobe fitting will be required before the filming date.
Job Responsibilities
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Participate as a background extra in the production
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Follow direction from the assistant directors and production staff
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Be available for a wardrobe fitting prior to filming
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Maintain professionalism and reliability on set
Requirements
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Male, ages 20s to early 30s
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All ethnicities welcome
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Must be local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding border states
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Must be available for both the wardrobe fitting and filming date
Compensation
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Paid opportunity
Extras for National Dental Company Commercial
Job Description
A well-known national dental company is seeking extras for an upcoming commercial shoot. This is a great opportunity to work on a professional set with quick payment turnaround compared to traditional TV and film projects.
Job Responsibilities
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Participate as background talent in a commercial shoot
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Follow direction from the production team to ensure smooth filming
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Be available for up to 8-hour shoot days
Requirements
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Open to all genders and ethnicities
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Ages 18 to 65
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Must be local to Chicago or suburbs and able to commute
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Submit current color photos (including full body and headshot) showing current hairstyle/facial hair
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No sunglasses; smiles preferred for commercials
Compensation
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$250 for up to 8 hours
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Time and a half for overtime
Family Caregivers of Seniors Casting Call
Unique opportunity for real-life caregivers of seniors to feature in an inspiring print project. Seeking diverse individuals actively making caregiving decisions for elderly loved ones, reflecting genuine experiences and heartfelt stories.
Job Responsibilities:
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Participate in a professional photoshoot session.
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Share authentic caregiving experiences.
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Collaborate positively with creative production teams.
Requirements:
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Individuals 18+ of all ethnicities, genders, and abilities.
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Currently active caregivers, or individuals who have recently transitioned a loved one into senior living or home care.
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Open to those actively seeking senior living solutions or considering future caregiving steps.
Compensation:
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$500 for the photoshoot.
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$1,500 for project usage if selected for final print materials.
Insurance Agent Role for Illinois Commercial
Job Description
A commercial production is seeking talent to portray primary insurance agents in an action-inspired scene for an upcoming insurance campaign. The role involves light physical activity and is ideal for performers who are in good shape and can take direction easily on set. This is a great opportunity for local talent to be featured in a professional shoot with strong visual presence.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a soldier-style insurance agent in a commercial scene
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Participate in light physical activities such as an obstacle course or rope climbing
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Work professionally with the cast and crew to capture dynamic footage
Requirements
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Ages 21–35
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All genders welcome
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Must be physically fit and capable of climbing a rope
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Must be local to Illinois or able to self-report
Compensation
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$200 for the shoot day
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Featured role in a commercial with high exposure potential
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Gain on-camera experience in a dynamic environment
Stand-In Casting Call for Female Actor
An exciting opportunity is open for a non-speaking stand-in role on a popular TV production. Casting is underway for a female stand-in who matches the physical profile of an on-screen actor to assist with lighting and camera blocking during filming.
Job Description
Seeking a stand-in for a lead actor to support the technical crew during production. This role plays a crucial part in maintaining consistency and efficiency on set and requires someone reliable, focused, and able to match the actor’s general height, weight, and skin tone.
Job Responsibilities
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Stand in for lighting and camera setups between takes
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Remain available for the full day of filming
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Work closely with the director, DP, and crew for blocking accuracy
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Follow direction quickly and remain professional on set
Requirements
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Female, Caucasian
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Age range: 50s to 60s
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Hair: Greyish/Brownish
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Height: 5’6″ to 5’9″
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Weight: 125 to 145 lbs
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Prior experience as a stand-in or extra is a plus, but not required
Compensation
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$180 for 8 hours
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Time-and-a-half paid after 8 hours
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Expected shoot duration: 12PM to approximately 11PM
Casting Call: SAG-AFTRA Commercial Extras Needed in Chicago
Job Description:
An upcoming SAG-AFTRA commercial is seeking extras for filming in Chicago. This is a great opportunity for SAG members in good standing to join a professional production.
Job Responsibilities:
- Participate as a background extra in a SAG-AFTRA commercial production.
- Follow on-set instructions and collaborate with the production team.
Requirements:
- Must be 18 years or older.
- SAG-AFTRA members in good standing.
- Open to all ethnicities and ages above 18.
- Must be available to film in Chicago on January 18th and/or January 19th.
- Submit current photos and include your SAG-AFTRA ID in the application.
Compensation:
- Paid at the SAG-AFTRA Commercial Extra Rate.
- Compliant with SAG-AFTRA standards and regulations.
Job Description
The Executive Producer, Photography is a critical role and advocate from the creative idea to execution. You are a pro-active, future-thinking leader; someone who will build new relationships with our sister agencies and deepen existing connections, develop new business opportunities and initiatives, and strengthen our teams. You are an advocate for good ideas, great execution and a proponent of long-term collaboration. Having excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills, with the ability to juggle tasks easily and calmly. Your experience in the production process extends beyond the general operations of the job and carries into the execution of the work all while ensuring agency and client satisfaction.
Responsibilities:
- Works with the HOS in development and growth for new and existing clients, including capabilities presentations, onboarding, and relationship building.
- Act as primary point of contact with clients, agency partners, and internal teams to plan and deliver photography projects
- Works directly with Internal and Client teams, including but not limited to; Creative, Photographers, Crew, and Account Management on the planning and execution of productions
- Negotiates and books production talent as needed
- Works with team members to coordinate all production needs and logistics
- Executes production workflows based on client needs, regardless of media channel, ensuring execution of creative to the brief
- Reviews, bids and manages scope of work throughout the life cycle of a job
- Ensures productions are delivered within budget and on-time
- Responsible for the financial health and reconciliation of jobs
- Create a culture of creativity, innovation, collaboration.
- Flexible and full of ideas on how to make the impossible possible, highly entrepreneurial mindset
- Drive creative and operational excellence across the team, developing the next generation of content production leadership.
- Partner with inventory to ensure product is received as needed for production.
- Staying up to date on industry trends, talent, and equipment
Locations & Commitments:
- Full-time role, currently hybrid but individual should expect to mostly be in office three days a week. Comradery and in person meetings with agencies is important
- Overtime may be required to deliver on client projects and deadlines
- Travel may be required based on production needs
Qualifications
- 10+ years in Photo Producer Role, experience in studio and on location
- Strong knowledge of creative and production processes
- Bachelors’ degree is preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including strong presentation skills
- Strong Negotiation and Budget Management Skills
- Financial Acumen
- Ability to think quickly and juggle multiple projects
- Strong organization skills and ability to manage a great deal of detailed information
- Focused on Team Development and Leadership presence
- Customer-service oriented, attuned to client needs while building and strengthening these relationships
- Critical thinker, using logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to opportunities.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment
- Expertise in food, CPG and lifestyle productions
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 10/25/2024.
Job Location
Job Description
The Executive Producer, Photography is a critical role and advocate from the creative idea to execution. You are a pro-active, future-thinking leader; someone who will build new relationships with our sister agencies and deepen existing connections, develop new business opportunities and initiatives, and strengthen our teams. You are an advocate for good ideas, great execution and a proponent of long-term collaboration. Having excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills, with the ability to juggle tasks easily and calmly. Your experience in the production process extends beyond the general operations of the job and carries into the execution of the work all while ensuring agency and client satisfaction.
Responsibilities:
- Works with the HOS in development and growth for new and existing clients, including capabilities presentations, onboarding, and relationship building.
- Act as primary point of contact with clients, agency partners, and internal teams to plan and deliver photography projects
- Works directly with Internal and Client teams, including but not limited to; Creative, Photographers, Crew, and Account Management on the planning and execution of productions
- Negotiates and books production talent as needed
- Works with team members to coordinate all production needs and logistics
- Executes production workflows based on client needs, regardless of media channel, ensuring execution of creative to the brief
- Reviews, bids and manages scope of work throughout the life cycle of a job
- Ensures productions are delivered within budget and on-time
- Responsible for the financial health and reconciliation of jobs
- Create a culture of creativity, innovation, collaboration.
- Flexible and full of ideas on how to make the impossible possible, highly entrepreneurial mindset
- Drive creative and operational excellence across the team, developing the next generation of content production leadership.
- Partner with inventory to ensure product is received as needed for production.
- Staying up to date on industry trends, talent, and equipment
Locations & Commitments:
- Full-time role, currently hybrid but individual should expect to mostly be in office three days a week. Comradery and in person meetings with agencies is important
- Overtime may be required to deliver on client projects and deadlines
- Travel may be required based on production needs
Qualifications
- 10+ years in Photo Producer Role, experience in studio and on location
- Strong knowledge of creative and production processes
- Bachelors’ degree is preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including strong presentation skills
- Strong Negotiation and Budget Management Skills
- Financial Acumen
- Ability to think quickly and juggle multiple projects
- Strong organization skills and ability to manage a great deal of detailed information
- Focused on Team Development and Leadership presence
- Customer-service oriented, attuned to client needs while building and strengthening these relationships
- Critical thinker, using logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to opportunities.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment
- Expertise in food, CPG and lifestyle productions
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 10/25/2024.
Job Location
Job Description
The Executive Producer, Photography is a critical role and advocate from the creative idea to execution. You are a pro-active, future-thinking leader; someone who will build new relationships with our sister agencies and deepen existing connections, develop new business opportunities and initiatives, and strengthen our teams. You are an advocate for good ideas, great execution and a proponent of long-term collaboration. Having excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills, with the ability to juggle tasks easily and calmly. Your experience in the production process extends beyond the general operations of the job and carries into the execution of the work all while ensuring agency and client satisfaction.
Responsibilities:
- Works with the HOS in development and growth for new and existing clients, including capabilities presentations, onboarding, and relationship building.
- Act as primary point of contact with clients, agency partners, and internal teams to plan and deliver photography projects
- Works directly with Internal and Client teams, including but not limited to; Creative, Photographers, Crew, and Account Management on the planning and execution of productions
- Negotiates and books production talent as needed
- Works with team members to coordinate all production needs and logistics
- Executes production workflows based on client needs, regardless of media channel, ensuring execution of creative to the brief
- Reviews, bids and manages scope of work throughout the life cycle of a job
- Ensures productions are delivered within budget and on-time
- Responsible for the financial health and reconciliation of jobs
- Create a culture of creativity, innovation, collaboration.
- Flexible and full of ideas on how to make the impossible possible, highly entrepreneurial mindset
- Drive creative and operational excellence across the team, developing the next generation of content production leadership.
- Partner with inventory to ensure product is received as needed for production.
- Staying up to date on industry trends, talent, and equipment
Locations & Commitments:
- Full-time role, currently hybrid but individual should expect to mostly be in office three days a week. Comradery and in person meetings with agencies is important
- Overtime may be required to deliver on client projects and deadlines
- Travel may be required based on production needs
Qualifications
- 10+ years in Photo Producer Role, experience in studio and on location
- Strong knowledge of creative and production processes
- Bachelors’ degree is preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including strong presentation skills
- Strong Negotiation and Budget Management Skills
- Financial Acumen
- Ability to think quickly and juggle multiple projects
- Strong organization skills and ability to manage a great deal of detailed information
- Focused on Team Development and Leadership presence
- Customer-service oriented, attuned to client needs while building and strengthening these relationships
- Critical thinker, using logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to opportunities.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment
- Expertise in food, CPG and lifestyle productions
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 10/25/2024.