Casting Call: A-List Music Video – Various Roles
Job Description:
We are casting for a confidential A-list music video directed by Dave Meyers, produced by Freenjoy, and shooting in Los Angeles. The video will feature a diverse range of characters, from streetwise “dope girls” to eccentric “politicians,” in a series of high-energy, action-packed scenes. All roles are non-speaking, and the production seeks actors with unique, authentic looks and energy. The shoot will be under a SAG Music Video Contract, but both SAG and non-SAG talent are welcome to apply.
Job Responsibilities:
- Portray one of the specified roles in the music video, following direction from the production team.
- Be comfortable performing actions specific to the role (e.g., dancing, interacting with props, embodying specific emotions).
- Maintain professionalism on set, work within a collaborative environment, and bring the desired energy for each scene.
- Some roles may require partial nudity, physical contact, or intense scenes. Please ensure comfort with your selected role’s requirements before applying.
Available Roles:
- Dope Girls: BIPOC, Female, ages 18-30. Strong, magnetic look, hanging out in cool street environments.
- Dope Girl on Car Hood: BIPOC, Female, ages 18-30. Grinds on the hood of a car, legs spread, wind blowing through hair.
- Bald Gangster / Long Beach Tattoo Guy: Black, Male, ages 18-50. Shows off a real or painted “LB” tattoo.
- Subwoofer Girl: BIPOC, Female, ages 18-30. Hair vibrates up as subwoofer goes off, light, straight hair required.
- Braless Woman: BIPOC, Female, ages 18-30. Heavy-chested, bouncing in slow motion in a bounce car. Must wear a tight white T-shirt without a bra.
- Fellas with Dogs: BIPOC, Male, ages 18-40. Muscular build, comfortable handling large dogs.
- Twerking/Jiggle Woman: BIPOC, Female, ages 18-35. Twerks, with visible jiggle from bass vibrations.
- Shadow Man: Male, all ethnicities, ages 18-50. Silhouetted figure discovering a dark secret.
- Concerned Mother: Black, Female, ages 40-55. Distraught, searching for her missing daughter.
- Uncle: Black, Male, ages 40-70. Appealing for help, with a unique look (bruised eye or condition).
- Eye Witness: Male, all ethnicities, ages 30-50. Chef who witnesses a crime, authentic and unique appearance.
- Politician: White, Male, ages 40-70. Running away from the hero, visibly terrified.
- Creepy Man: Male, all ethnicities, ages 30-40. Greasy appearance, touches a young girl’s hair.
- Bodybuilder: Black, Male, age 40s. Poisoned by hero, seeks revenge before taken down.
- Strip Club Cocktail Waitresses: Female, all ethnicities, ages 18-30. Magnetic, tending to VIP tables.
- Pole-Dancers/Strippers: Female, all ethnicities, ages 18-35. Unique, acrobatic dancers with burlesque skills.
- Young Hustler: Black, Male, ages 18-35. Gambles at a VIP table in a strip club.
- Featured Scholarship Stripper: BIPOC, Female, ages 18-35. Dead-eyed, indifferent to the performance.
- Dreadlocked DJ: Black, Male, ages 30-50. Hating on the hero talent.
- Cop: White, Male, ages 40-70. Regrets not killing the hero talent in ’91.
- Pimp: Black, Male, ages 30-70. OG who dismisses the hero talent as a joke.
- Featured White Sorority Girl: White, Female, ages 18-30. Blonde, preppy, with an attitude.
Requirements:
- Talent must fit the specific age, ethnicity, and physical descriptions listed for each role.
- Comfortable with the physical and emotional demands of each role.
- Must be available to work in Los Angeles for the full duration of the shoot (12-hour days).
Compensation:
- Session Fee: $593 for 10 hours or $715 for 12 hours.
- Usage Fee: $500.
- Travel and accommodations negotiable for non-local talent.
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