Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Casting for Men with “Dad Bod” Energy – Major Beer Brand Commercial

Job Description:
A major beer brand is seeking men aged 35-45 with “dad bod” energy to star in an upcoming commercial in Austin, TX. This casting is open to local hires who bring charisma and confidence with a relaxed, relatable look. If you embody that classic “dad bod” vibe, especially with experience in grilling (a bonus but not required), we want you to be part of this fun project.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in filming for a major beer brand’s commercial, representing the brand with a relaxed, confident, and approachable style.
• Follow the direction of the production team during the shoot to ensure an authentic and engaging performance.
• Attend the required fitting session and be available for the scheduled shoot date.
• Maintain professionalism on set and collaborate with other talent and crew members.

Requirements:

• Male, aged 35-45, with a “dad bod” physique.
• Must be at least 25 years old to be considered.
• Local hire for Austin, TX (no travel expenses covered).
• Grilling experience is a plus but not mandatory.
• Comfortable being on camera and able to take direction well.

Compensation:

• Payment of $2,750 per person for the shoot.
• Additional $250 compensation for the fitting session.

Expert Broadway-Style Pianist (Male, 20s) for Richard Linklater Musical Theater Film

Job Description:
Vicky Boone Casting is seeking a talented and experienced male pianist in his 20s who can expertly play broadway-style piano for an exciting new film directed by Richard Linklater. This is a day player role that requires both excellent musical ability and vocal skills to perform in a musical theater setting.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform as a broadway-style pianist in key scenes for the film, showcasing advanced piano playing skills.
• Sing in a range from High: G#3/Ab3 to Low: C3 during musical numbers, following the direction of the production team.
• Collaborate with other performers and the production crew to ensure seamless integration of music into the scenes.
• Follow instructions and adapt to on-set requirements, maintaining professionalism throughout the shoot.
• Represent the character with energy and musical expertise, bringing authenticity to the musical performance.

Requirements:

• Male, aged 20-29, of any ethnicity.
• Must be able to play broadway-style piano at an expert level.
• Must be comfortable singing in a musical theater setting (vocal range: High G#3/Ab3 to Low C3).
• Must be a member of SAG-AFTRA or willing to join if selected.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced film production environment.
• Based in or willing to work in Austin, TX.

Compensation:

• Paid role: Day player role compensated at SAG-AFTRA Basic Agreement Scale.

Female High School Volleyball Players for Feature Film in Austin, TX

Job Description:
Brock Allen Casting is seeking female extras who can play volleyball for a new feature film shooting in the Austin, TX area. The role involves portraying high school volleyball players in key scenes, and requires participants who are confident in their volleyball skills. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a major film production.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a high school volleyball player in various scenes for the film.
• Engage in realistic volleyball gameplay during filming, following direction from the production and stunt teams.
• Collaborate with other cast members to create a dynamic and authentic atmosphere in the sports scenes.
• Be punctual and professional on set, following all instructions from the production crew.
• Represent the character of a high school athlete with authenticity, bringing energy and enthusiasm to each scene.

Requirements:

• Female, aged 18 or older but able to convincingly play the role of a 16-18 year old high school student.
• Must have volleyball experience and be able to perform volleyball gameplay as required by the scenes.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be local to Austin, TX, or the surrounding areas, as travel and lodging are not provided.
• Comfortable working as an extra in a film production setting and following on-set directions.
• Submission must include full name, contact number, availability for the shoot, city of residence, height/weight, clothing sizes, and two recent color photos (one headshot and one full-length).

Compensation:

• Paid role: $100 for 8 hours guaranteed.

Casting Highly Featured Male Extra for New Film

Job Description: Brock Allen Casting is seeking a highly featured male extra to play the role of Clarence in an upcoming feature film shooting in Austin and surrounding areas, including Bastrop, TX. The character is a male in his 70s, and this is a great opportunity to be prominently featured in the film.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the character Clarence, a male in his 70s, in various scenes.
• Follow the direction of the production team to ensure the portrayal aligns with the character’s role in the film.
• Be available for full days on location for multiple shoot days.

Requirements:

• Male, Caucasian, aged 70s.
• Must be available for both shoot days.
• Comfortable working as a local hire in both Austin and Bastrop, TX.
• No travel or lodging provided, so must be able to work locally.

Compensation:

• Rate: $200 for 10 hours guaranteed per day.

Casting Background for Netflix Sketch Comedy Show – Bodybuilder Men Needed

Job Description: Brock/Allen Casting is seeking background and featured extras for an upcoming untitled Netflix sketch comedy show, which will be filmed in Austin, TX. The production is specifically looking for bodybuilder men who are comfortable with appearing in a comedic scene where they will be wearing only boxers. This is a fun opportunity for men with muscular builds to be part of a major Netflix project.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a background character in a sketch comedy scene.
• Bodybuilder men will participate in scenes where they will be wearing only boxers.
• Follow the direction of the production team to ensure a successful and comedic performance.

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Bodybuilder men (must be comfortable wearing only boxers during filming).
• Open to all genders, races, and ages 18+ for additional background roles.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Austin, TX.
• Comfortable working in a comedic setting and following direction.

Compensation:

• Rate: $160 for 7.5 hours of work.
• Overtime kicks in after 8 hours at $25/hour, paid in half-hour increments.
• Travel and lodging are not provided.

Pharmaceutical Shoot – Asian Female Talent Needed (Austin, TX)

Job Description: We are seeking Asian women between the ages of 50-65 to participate in a pharmaceutical commercial shoot in Austin, TX. This role requires talent who are comfortable using a fishing pole in a natural, relaxed setting. This is a local hire opportunity for those residing in or near Austin.

Job Responsibilities:

• Appear as the lead in a pharmaceutical commercial.
• Use a fishing pole during the shoot, demonstrating comfort and ease in a casual setting.
• Follow the direction of the production team and perform in line with the vision of the commercial.

Requirements:

• Female talent of Asian ethnicity.
• Age range: 50-65.
• Comfortable handling and using a fishing pole.
• Must be a local hire from the Austin, TX area or willing to work as one.
• Ability to take direction and portray a calm, relaxed demeanor.

Compensation:

• Total Payment: $6,000
  • $1,000 per shoot day.
  • Additional $5,000 buyout.

Casting for DPS Trooper/Ranger Type – Feature Film

Job Description: Brock Allen Casting is seeking extras to portray DPS Trooper/Ranger types for an upcoming feature film shooting in Austin, TX and surrounding areas. We are looking for male and female actors aged 30s-50s, of any ethnicity, to fill these roles. This is a great opportunity for those who want to participate in a professional film production and portray authoritative figures.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a DPS Trooper or Ranger in various scenes, following directions from the production team to maintain an authoritative and professional presence.
• Be available for multiple shoot dates and locations as specified.
• Maintain professionalism and adhere to the director’s guidance to ensure authenticity in the role.

Requirements:

• Male or female actors, aged 30s-50s.
• Must be clean-shaven.
• Must be available for all listed shoot dates.
• Ability to work as a local hire in Rosanky, Austin, and Bastrop, TX (on different days).
• Travel and lodging will not be provided.

Compensation:

• $150 for 10 hours, guaranteed per day.

Casting Background Actors – Feature Film “Openers”

Job Description: Brock/Allen Casting is seeking background actors to portray concert-goers for the upcoming feature film “Openers”. The production is looking for young adults of all races and genders, aged 18-25. This is a great opportunity to participate in a professional film production and experience the excitement of being on set.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray concert-goers in background scenes during the filming of the feature film.
• Follow directions from the production team to ensure authenticity and a natural atmosphere.
• Be available for the full duration of the shoot day and participate in crowd scenes, responding to the energy of a concert setting.

Requirements:

• Young adults, aged 18-25, of all races and genders.
• Must be available to work as a local hire in Austin, TX.
• Ability to follow direction and contribute to an energetic concert environment on camera.

Compensation:

• $100 for 8 hours of work.
• Travel and lodging are not provided, so actors must be local or able to work as a local hire.

Casting for Major Beer Brand Commercial

Job Description: A major beer brand is casting for a commercial in Austin, TX, and is searching for real groups of friends who are comfortable around a grill. The shoot will capture the essence of friendship, grilling, and fun, so if you and your friends enjoy social gatherings around a grill, this is a great opportunity to showcase your authentic interactions. The selected individuals will participate in a commercial shoot for a well-known beer brand.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate as part of a real group of friends in a commercial shoot.
• Act naturally and comfortably around a grill in a social setting.
• Follow directions from the production team to capture the desired scenes.
• Ensure a positive and enjoyable atmosphere during filming, reflecting authentic friendship.

Requirements:

• Must be part of a real group of friends applying together.
• All participants must be comfortable around a grill.
• Must be at least 25 years old to be considered.
• Must be available to attend a fitting in Austin, TX.
• Must be a local hire for Austin, TX, as travel and accommodations are not provided.

Compensation:

• Fitting compensation: $250 per person.
• Shoot day compensation: $2750 per person.

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences – the building blocks for the data center, artificial intelligence, PCs, gaming and embedded. Underpinning our mission is the AMD culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges. We strive for execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives.

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THE ROLE:

In this highly collaborative role, you will work cross-functionally across business segments within the company to plan and develop online training modules and supporting materials for internal and external clients. This role will help coordinate, manage and execute all aspects of producing training materials including, but not limited to, researching, planning and designing content. Training content will extend to eLearning training, video, PPT, infographics, and printed materials.

THE PERSON:

The ideal candidate loves the details, has strong instructional design/digital literacy skills, and can work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. You are creative, collaborative and have a passion for developing adult-learning experiences that are engaging, effective, and efficient. You have strong time management and organizational skills, and a knack for project management. You’re an excellent communicator, writer, media developer, and designer. Attention to detail, flexibility, and problem-solving are also important.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, design, and build engaging, informative, and visually compelling learning materials: eLearning modules, curriculum plans, job aides and other materials.
• Define and document learning objectives and content in accordance with business objectives and needs in mind.
• Conduct research and collaborate with content owners (SMEs) to secure product messaging, demos, selling details, and features.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on the development of content for salespeople and partners to enable valuable customer conversations and aid in advancing the buying process.
• Develop and maintain project schedules including content creation SLA timelines, legal approvals, localization, and with creative teams.
• Build online learning modules and learning assessments using authoring tools such as Articulate 360, Adobe Creative Suite and Camtasia.

• Act as a learning consultant to understand the business’ needs around learning and help connect learning strategies.
• Continually work to ensure all training and job aid materials are consistent, up-to-date and in line with products and larger training goals and initiatives.
• Ensure that initiatives are measurable in terms of improving the capabilities of sellers and crafting learning experiences.
• Support the creation of standardized metrics and evaluation processes across training to ensure an analytical approach when evaluating and addressing learning needs.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience in instructional design, curriculum/courseware development
• eLearning technologies: Articulate 360 suite and Microsoft Office software
• Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop and InDesign preferred
• Expertise in needs assessment design for various delivery options, evaluation strategy, and implementation
• Proven understanding of adult learning and instructional design theory
• Knowledge of the semiconductor industry a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work cross-functionally
• Demonstrated messaging and editing skills
• Interest in continuous improvement and dedication to maintaining skills
• Audio and video editing skills preferred

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, or related field preferred

LOCATION:

Austin, TX

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At AMD, your base pay is one part of your total rewards package.  Your base pay will depend on where your skills, qualifications, experience, and location fit into the hiring range for the position. You may be eligible for incentives based upon your role such as either an annual bonus or sales incentive. Many AMD employees have the opportunity to own shares of AMD stock, as well as a discount when purchasing AMD stock if voluntarily participating in AMD’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also be eligible for competitive benefits described in more detailhere.

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