Job Description
A major commercial production is casting NYC-based musicians for featured roles in an upcoming paid campaign. Casting directors are seeking talented performers with authentic musical abilities and strong on-camera presence for commercial musician roles. This opportunity is open to local New York City talent with experience playing instruments and performing naturally on camera.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform as a featured musician in the commercial production
- Showcase instrumental performance skills on camera
- Collaborate with the director and production team during filming
- Attend scheduled shoot dates and production activities
- Maintain professionalism and preparedness throughout the production process
Requirements
Young Drummer
- Asian or Latino male
- Ages 18–25
- Must have drumming experience
Synth Player / Keyboardist
- Black male
- Age 30+
- Heavyset preferred
- Experience playing synth or keyboard required
Pianist
- Black male
- Age 45+
- African immigrant preferred
- Strong piano performance skills required
- Must be a New York City local
- Comfortable performing on camera
- Prior commercial or performance experience preferred but not required
Compensation
- Paid commercial opportunity
- Additional compensation details provided upon selection
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Musicians for Commercial Performance Scene
Job Description
A paid commercial is seeking talented musicians for a live musical performance scene filming in the Atlanta, Georgia area. This non-union commercial is looking for experienced performers who can play their own instruments in a formal performance setting. Local musicians are encouraged to apply for this exciting opportunity to appear in a professional commercial production.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform live music during a commercial production.
- Bring your own instrument if required for your role.
- Arrive in formal performance attire.
- Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
- Be available for a full day of filming.
Requirements
- Must be a local hire in the Atlanta, Georgia area.
- Must have experience performing live music.
- Must be able to play one of the following instruments:
- Violin
- Viola
- Flute
- Oboe
- Trumpet
- French Horn
- Trombone
- Piano (provided by production)
- Percussion (provided by production)
- Must have all-day availability for filming.
- Must bring your own instrument unless production provides it.
- Must wear formal performance attire.
Compensation
- $300 base rate.
- Additional $25 for bringing required formal attire.
- Additional $25 for bringing a required instrument (when applicable).
