Now Casting: Male MPC/Akai Sampler Musician for Commercial Shoot
Job Description
An international commercial campaign is seeking a talented male musician with hands-on experience using samplers such as the MPC or Akai. This is a featured role in a premium production taking place in Croatia. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in digital music production, sampler performance, and a confident on-camera presence.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform using MPC or Akai sampler for commercial footage
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Showcase technical ability and rhythm in a visually compelling way
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Collaborate with the creative team to achieve specific performance shots
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Participate in pre-shoot fittings and follow on-set direction professionally
Requirements
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Male, age 50+, any ethnicity
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Must be a real musician with experience using MPC or Akai samplers
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Must have a valid passport with a minimum of 6 months validity
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Comfortable traveling and filming internationally
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Must include a description of musical experience in the submission
Compensation
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OCP session fee: $750 for 10 hours
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Overtime: 1.5x hourly rate
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Travel day: $375
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Fitting: $150 for 2 hours
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Buyout: $3,500 if recognizable in final content
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Optional Print/OOH Buyout: $1,500
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Option Term 1: +10%
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Per diem: $75
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Flights and accommodations fully covered
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Orchestra Members for Commercial – Austin, TX
Job Description
A commercial production is casting adult extras in Austin, Texas to portray orchestra members. This paid commercial casting call is open to talent ages 18 and older of all ethnicities who own their own concert band instrument and can realistically mime playing on camera.
Casting directors are specifically seeking musicians with brass, woodwind, or string instruments. (Guitars and pianos are not needed for this project.) Talent must bring their own instrument and be comfortable appearing as part of a professional orchestra setting.
Filming will take place in Austin, TX, and selected talent should be prepared for a full production day.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray an orchestra member in a commercial shoot
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Bring and handle your own instrument on set
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Mime realistic playing movements during filming
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Follow direction from the production team
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Be available for a full shoot day (10–12 hours possible)
Requirements
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Age 18+
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All ethnicities welcome
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Must own a brass, woodwind, or string instrument
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No guitars or pianos
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Non-union talent
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Must be local to Austin, TX
Compensation
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$300 for the day if selected