Casting Call for Major Hip Hop Artist x Major Athletic Brand Campaign – New York
Job Description:
Esprit Casting is seeking unique and eccentric individuals to participate in an exciting campaign for a collaboration between a major male hip hop artist and a major athletic brand. This shoot will take place in New York and is a great opportunity for those with standout, distinctive features to represent the brand in a dynamic and high-profile campaign. The production is looking for featured models as well as background talent.
Job Responsibilities:
- Featured Models: Participate in on-camera work, showcasing the brand’s products. You will be a focal point in the campaign, requiring engaging and dynamic energy.
- Featured Background Talent (BG): Appear in background scenes, supporting the main campaign elements. You will help create the atmosphere and aesthetic for the shoot.
Requirements:
- Gender: Open to all genders
- Age Range: 18-30 years old
- Ethnicity: Open to all ethnicities
- Must have unique and eccentric features that stand out.
Compensation:
- Featured Models: $300 for an 8-hour workday
- Featured Background Talent: $125 for an 8-hour workday
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Participate in a professional print photoshoot
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Appear as a nail salon customer in background scenes
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Women, all ethnicities
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Job Description
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Participate in lifestyle, water-friendly, and family-focused commercial scenes
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Follow direction for movement, timing, and expressions
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Maintain a relaxed, authentic presence on camera
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Work collaboratively with production and fit wardrobe as needed
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Chic/Cool Woman (25–40): Effortlessly stylish, relaxed, able to deliver a strong food-bite moment
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Daughter (7–9): Energetic, mischievous; must know how to swim for a cannonball scene
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Baby (12–24 months): Cute, expressive, energetic; must be able to bounce
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Real families preferred (Mom & Dad 30–40 with kids ages 7–9)
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Singles may be cast and matched as families
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Attend the in-person casting and present a clean, confident runway walk
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Female models: 5’8″+, sizes XS–M
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Portray a natural bakery customer in various café scenes
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Follow direction for movement, blocking, and continuity
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Any ethnicity, ages 18+
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Attend the open call during the scheduled time window
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Ages 15+
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Submit clear and natural digitals according to provided guidelines
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Follow instructions for photo format, angles, and submission requirements
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Maintain professionalism and responsiveness throughout the casting process
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Open to new and aspiring models
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Portray club-goers in an active nightlife setting
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Follow direction for movement, reactions, and scene flow
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Maintain continuity in appearance and performance throughout the shoot
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Bring authentic energy that fits a Lower East Side club vibe
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Male and female, ages 21–35
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Portray natural pedestrians in an outdoor lake environment
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