Commercial Casting Calls and Auditions

Casting Call: BALLOON ARTIST for Project Pharma Commercial

Job Details: We seek a non-union actor aged 55-65 to portray a BALLOON ARTIST in an upcoming commercial project for Project Pharma. The ideal candidate should be able to create balloon animals; although balloon animal-making skills are an asset, they are not mandatory for this role. We encourage actors of all genders and ethnicities, including BIPOC options, to audition. The chosen actor should have a youthful and healthy appearance, with a memorable presence that captures attention.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the role of a BALLOON ARTIST in a commercial setting.
• Bring authenticity to the character through appearance and demeanor.
• Engage in creating balloon animals if possessing the skill.
• Collaborate with the production team to fulfill the creative vision.

Requirements:

• Non-union actor aged 55-65.
• Any gender and ethnicity (BIPOC options highly encouraged).
• Memorable appearance that exudes a youthful and healthy demeanor.
• Ability to create balloon animals is an asset but not mandatory.
• Availability for self-tape submission, recalls, fitting, and shooting dates (see schedule below).
• Must be available for travel during the specified dates.

Schedule:

• Self-Tape Submission Deadline: August 21st, 10 AM
• Recalls: August 23rd
• Fitting: August 30th
• Shoot Dates: August 31st and September 1st (talent required for 1 day)
• Travel Availability: August 29th – September 2nd

Compensation Details:

• Fitting: CAD 75 (2 hours)
• Session: CAD 600 (10 hours) – Overtime paid at CAD 90/hour
• Travel Days: CAD 350 per day
• OCP Buyout: CAD 10,000
• All rates are in Canadian Dollars
• All rates are subject to a 15% agency fee

Renewal Compensation (2nd and 3rd Year):

• 2nd Year Renewal: Initial buyout plus 10%, plus 15% agency fee
• 3rd Year Renewal: 2nd-year buyout plus 10%, plus 15% agency fee

OCP Fee for Unaired Spots:

• If the commercial spots do not air for 6 (six) months from the shoot date, an OCP fee will be owed to the performer: CAD 1000 plus a 15% agency fee

Usage Rights:

• Term: 1-year buyout from the first air date, with an option to renew
• Territory: Worldwide
• Materials/Versions: All materials derived from the entitled shoot, including unlimited edits, lifts, versions, and screen grab still images for all media, including print advertising (ink to paper).
• Media: Worldwide all media (including all print) and TV broadcasts.

Conflicts:

• Exclusivity on the entire vaccine category plus the entire cold/flu category.

Casting Call: Speaking Role in Non-Union Commercial Shoot

Job Detail: We are holding a LIVE casting call for a speaking role in an upcoming non-union commercial shoot. We are looking for talented individuals to portray the role of an employee at an outdoor store. This commercial will be a humorous piece that requires actors with improv experience and a knack for delivering lines with deadpan humor, reminiscent of the early Coen Brothers’ style. The commercial will be shot in Burlington and is scheduled for production on 8/31.

Job Responsibilities: The selected actor will be responsible for embodying the character of an outdoor store employee, delivering scripted lines with a comedic and deadpan delivery. The role will require the ability to interact with other actors and respond to potential improv moments with sharp wit and humor. The actor should bring their own unique take to the character while staying true to the comedic tone of the commercial.

Requirements:

• Men and Women between the ages of 25 and 50.
• Strong improv experience is a must.
• Comedic acting skills with the ability to deliver lines with deadpan humor.
• A touch of “chippiness” in performance, akin to the style of the early Coen Brothers films.
• Ability to take direction and adapt to on-set changes.
• Must be available for the casting session in Boston on 8/22 and the shoot in Burlington on 8/31.

Compensation Details:

• If selected, the actor will receive $500 for the casting session.
• Upon completion of the shoot, the actor will receive $2000 for the usage of their performance in the commercial for a duration of 1 year.

Parallax Creative is a fast-growing entertainment production agency based in Los Angeles. Collectively, our team draws from diverse industry experience across film ideation, production and marketing. We are looking for a bright go-getter to help us achieve our company goals.

We are looking for a talented, motivated and experienced Art Director to oversee our team of concept artists and provide clear, concise direction to ensure all assets are produced at the highest quality that delivers the artistic vision to our clients. 

This is a full-time position for our Los Angeles office. Employees are in-person Monday and Thursday at our Los Angeles office. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays are work from home.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the CEO to provide directional feedback and support to concept art team.
• Meet with clients (directors, production designers, etc.) to get launched on new projects and receive feedback on submitted work.
• Provide clear, concise, consistent and timely visual direction, guidance and feedback to artists.
• Conceptualize designs to best represent the project’s intent that supports the overall art direction.
• Manage internal and freelance concept artists from around the world to best execute the client’s creative vision.
• Own and supervise the high-quality delivery of assigned projects.
• Identify and implement best practices, workflows and pipelines that push the quality bar for concept art.
• Support, guide and inspire the art team to deliver overall goals and projects on time.
• Mentor and help artists grow artistically and professionally.

Requirements:

• Must submit link to most recent portfolio to be considered for this position.
• 5+ years in a lead artist or director position for a video game, film production or other creative media.
• Excellent ability to establish, effectively communicate, and maintain artistic vision for several projects at once.
• Strong ideation skills that demonstrate a firm grasp and understanding of the needs of visual arts in an interactive medium.
• Previous experience providing AAA quality concept art.
• Ability to work with industry standard 2D graphics applications (e.g. Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, etc.).
• Ability to leverage 3D applications (e.g. Blender, Maya, 3DS Max, ZBrush, etc.).
• Preferred: Experience working in game engines (e.g. UNREAL, Unity, and other propriety or commercial engines), design tool-sets and production pipelines is a plus.

Parallax Studios

The Hartford Film Company is a full service production company, producing both narrative and commercial projects. The Associate Producer role will work primarily in the commercial space, helping to expand bandwidth and grow the existing client base. A great fit for a self motivated and creative problem solver looking for a career in producing, with plenty of room to grow at a rapidly expanding company.

Job Responsibilities

Sales:

• Conduct thorough market research to identify potential commercial clients.
• Craft compelling cold emails targeted at key decision makers.
• Develop visually appealing pitch decks and presentations that showcase our offerings.

Post Production Supervision:

• Lead and manage a team of freelance editors, motion graphic designers, and voice over artists.
• Coordinate seamless file transfers and monitor delivery timelines.
• Review and provide constructive feedback on edits to ensure high-quality final products.

Production Assistance:

• Organize and manage shoot schedules, media releases, and related paperwork.
• Operate camera and sound equipment during shoots as needed.
• Adapt quickly to changing production needs to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

• Fast learner with the ability to grasp new concepts and techniques swiftly.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to delivering results.
• Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and projects effectively.
• Innovative problem solver capable of finding creative solutions.
• Keen eye for detail and visual aesthetics.
• Proficiency in delegation and managerial skills for leading production teams.
• Technical understanding of filming techniques and equipment.
• Familiarity with Davinci Resolve and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• A degree in film or media is preferred, though not mandatory.

Remuneration

• Competitive annual salary of $52,000 based on a 40-hour in-person work week.
• Opportunity for an end-of-year bonus or raise contingent on sales performance.
• Potential for promotion to a full Producer role with company stake after 2 years of successful contribution.

The Hartford Film Company

*** This is a hybrid opportunity located in Cleveland, Ohio. ***

DESCRIPTION

The Specialist’s (Metadata) responsibilities include engaging with digital media suppliers and coordinating the delivery and upload of supplier assets (Audio, Video, Caption, Subtitles, Artwork, Metadata and supplementary materials) utilizing data transfer software to load the assets to an OverDrive database. The main day-to-day responsibility of the Specialist is to vet and prepare assets received from suppliers for import into OverDrive systems. The Specialist also addresses publisher questions, creates and maintains publisher documentation and coordinates the timely and recurring upload of content to the OverDrive system.

Responsibilities:

• Aggregate, normalize, and assure quality of supplier assets to comply with OverDrive cataloging standards.
• Understanding of file-to-file encoding and transcoding formats.
• Understanding of video and caption standards of conversion, frame rate conversion, aspect ratio conversion, adjust caption files timing to sync with the corresponding video file.
• Video, caption, and Artwork QC experience. Proficiency in image manipulation and resizing.
• Understanding of formats for television and theatrical content (ability to recognize Commercial Blacks, Logos, Bars/Tones, Slates, etc.) PC experience including PC-based captioning software.
• Basic knowledge of video editing, video standards and codec.
• Use existing systems to import supplier content into the distribution center, ensuring that deadlines are met.
• Work with suppliers addressing questions and / or issues with ingestion, assets utilizing a support ticket management system to track asset deliveries and projects.
• Communicate supplier concerns and requests to technical staff.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 0 – 3 years’ of related experience.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, proofreading and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Understanding of web-browsing and Internet use.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; emphasis on Excel skills.
• Editing layered art files to optimize horizontal and vertical key art presentation.
• Digital Asset management experience.

What’s Next:

As you’ve probably guessed, OverDrive is a place that values individuality and variety. We don’t want you to be like everyone else, we don’t even want you to be like us—we want you to be like you! So, if you’re interested in joining the OverDrive team, apply below and tell us what inspires you about OverDrive and why you think you are perfect for our team.

OverDrive values diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

#LI-DNI

OverDrive

We are looking to bring on a talented attorney in the role of Counsel, who will be instrumental in film and television business and legal affairs and managing the wide variety of day-to-day entertainment and commercial agreements for the company’s film & television division. This will be a critical member of the deal-making team and will work alongside the Managing Partner, Linear Entertainment, President of Television and Chief Business Affairs & Legal Officer. This role is for someone who is excited to take on big challenges and find creative solutions.

(Title depending on level of experience)

Reports: This position will report directly to the Chief Business Affairs & Legal Officer and will be integral in supporting all Business & Legal Affairs matters for the company’s Film & Television division.

Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Being the initial point of contact for certain client matters as designated by the Chief Business Affairs & Legal Officer.
• Structuring, drafting, negotiating, and managing complex entertainment transactions in coordination with cross-functional teams.
• Structuring, drafting, negotiating, and managing a wide range of television, film, podcast and longform audio development and production agreements such as: option purchase agreements, writer agreements, producer agreements, production services agreements, co-pro agreements, above-the-line talent agreements and other related agreements.
• Structuring, drafting, negotiating, and managing complex and often first-of-kind commercial contracts relating to podcasts, longform audio and digital content.
• Evaluating rights issues, confirming chain of title, and handling clearance matters and guild issues.
• Serving as day-to-day legal liaison to implement and administer standard operating procedures for the business and legal affairs function for the company, including routinely advising and consulting with company executives and outside counsel.
• Manage outside counsel on specialized matters.
• Handling other matters as needed at the direction of the Chief Business Affairs & Legal Officer.

Basic Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and membership in at least one state bar with all admissions being in good standing is required. California bar preferred.
• 5+ years of transactional legal experience (with a combination of experience from a big law firm and entertainment experience at a studio, production company, or an entertainment and media law firm).
• Strong, independent drafting, negotiating, writing as well as the ability to problem solve in a business-friendly, creative manner with little oversight.
• Must be organized, detail oriented with sound judgment, superior interpersonal skills and interact well with all levels of personnel.
• High proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internet software.

Desired Skills

• Strong communication skills both written and oral.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with colleagues and senior management.
• Extremely organized and detail oriented with the ability to manage confidential, high priority projects.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong collaborator who can partner with colleagues on projects, where needed.
• Flexibility (things move fast here).
• Sense of humor (because life is too short).

Nice to Have:

• Exposure to or experience with publishing, merchandise, interactive entertainment, or promotional agreements.

Eligibility requirements:

Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV to be considered.

Location:

Primarily remote with periodic meeting in our Los Angeles office.

Compensation:

The annual base salary for this position is in the range of $130,000 -$200,000. Ultimately, the salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria. This position is eligible for benefits, discretionary bonus and, depending on level of experience, possible participation in Skybound’s equity incentive plan.

Skybound offers a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, as well as free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We also offer a 401K plan with 4% match, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, generous time off, wellness benefits, and tuition reimbursement. This role may also qualify for a possible discretionary bonus annually.

Company Overview

Skybound is a multiplatform content company working closely with creators and their intellectual properties, extending stories and universes to new platforms, including comics, television, film, tabletop and video games, books, digital content, events, and beyond. We are home to critically-acclaimed global franchises, including The Walking Dead and Invincible.

Skybound Games produces, publishes and distributes video and tabletop games across all genres, including the multi-million-unit selling The Walking Dead video game series. In addition to our wholly-owned franchises, we work with independent developers to foster and create original games with compelling characters and worlds, strong creator and artistic focus, and innovative approaches to engaging genres.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Skybound we value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! Skybound is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, hair texture or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Skybound complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination.

Skybound will consider applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the CA Fair Chance Act and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Skybound Entertainment

At The Hiring Advisors, we work smart and have fun doing it. If you’re tired of limiting yourself to a single space or industry or having your earning potential arbitrarily capped, then you should consider joining one of the fastest-growing startups in the South Bay.

We are looking for a proven team lead with whom we can continue to build our growing Interim Solutions (Temp, Contract) division as a Director. The ideal candidate will have a track record of success and excellent customer service and be ready for the next step in their career.

THIS IS A FULL DESK JOB to start, with a fast track to additional management and team-building responsibilities.

We’ve expanded our Hermosa Beach branch with cutting-edge technology and entertainment and are looking for top talent to join our team. At The Hiring Advisors, we promote a fantastic culture, unlimited growth potential, remote work options, and more. Don’t wait and risk missing out on a truly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to advance your career.

ONLY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED!

As a Director, you will:

• Manage your own portfolio of candidates and clients, both existing and new
• Search, source, and screen potential candidates, utilizing multiple online resources
• Build close partnerships with clients and help their businesses grow by developing and delivering the best solutions for attracting candidates
• Manage the process from the interview through the offer stage
• Conduct in-person interviews to thoroughly evaluate candidates
• Be responsible for “hunting” new business opportunities and Lead generation
• Have involvement in the proposal process by developing and pitching proposals
• Negotiate Commercial Terms of business and rates

The Successful Applicant will have the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of recruiting experience in any industry with a proven track record of growing sales and managing your own book of business.
• A book of business
• Ability to think strategically, execute effectively, and deliver high-quality work against tight deadlines
• Competitive history (sports background, proven top salesperson track record, reward-driven)
• An ambitious, outgoing personality and a will to win

What’s Included:

Career Development

• Outstanding career potential and significantly advanced earning potential.
• Ongoing professional coaching and development
• National & International career opportunities
• No Geographical limits
• Industry specialization, yet the ability to work within new industries without having to “flip” an order to another division.

Competitive Salary & Benefits

• A compensation structure that is higher than 95% of other firms
• Unlimited PTO and holidays
• Employee Referral & Sales Incentives
• Telecommute/work from home

The Hiring Advisors

Hiring for a Hybrid Events Manager in Schaumburg, IL!

Are you an experienced Corporate Events Manager seeking an opportunity to work with a certified great place to work organization in the Schaumburg area? Our client is seeking a professional candidate with experience managing the planning and coordination of meeting and events. This candidate will be responsible for end-to-end planning & delivery of exceptional event experiences for our employees and external customers.

Location: Hybrid: 3 days in office, Schaumburg, IL

Hours: M-F 8am-5pm (must be present during events)

Requirements:

-5+ years of experience in managing corporate event and meeting planning coordination

-bachelor’s degree in marketing, hospitality, communications, or public relations

-Must be able to manage and drive projects to completion independently, while also working effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide planning and onsite support for internal corporate communications related to events and company-wide initiatives.
• Provide white glove service and act as the main point of contact to vendors, clients, and internal employees.
• Serve as an integral member of the Human Resources team, aligning event experiences with our brands and culture.
• Manage multiple vendors & contracts, including corporate rate plans, caterers, venues, entertainment, photographers, décor, furniture rental, A/V, hotels for room blocks & reservations, shuttle & transportation services.
• Manage relationship and orders of branded merchandise for customers and employees, both event related and otherwise.
• Provide on-site event management and coordination including securing of off-site or larger on-site meeting space, catering of meals & snacks, décor & cakes, branded merchandise, giveaways or party favors.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate annual event calendar.
• Explore new ideas to increase employee and customer engagement through events.
• Work with customer-facing commercial teams to help support unique events for customer engagement.
• Create and communicate project plans to deliver within timelines and created budgets.
• Provide end-to-end management of a variety of existing and envisioned events, including:

Anniversary Celebrations

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

Addison Group

Casting Call: “Defender” Commercial – MICHELIN

Project Type: Commercial

Project Union Status: Non-Union

Conflicts: Tire Retailers, Tire Companies

Usage Term: 3 years

Territory: Global

Media: Digital, print, social (paid & organic)

Archival Rights: Content will remain accessible, but no new releases after the initial term

Rate – Session: $400/10 hr day + 20%

Buyout: $6000+20%

Project Overview: Join us in creating the exciting and dynamic “Defender” commercial for MICHELIN, a globally recognized brand in the tire industry. We are looking for talented individuals to showcase the quality and performance of MICHELIN tires in a captivating commercial distributed across various media platforms worldwide.

Job Responsibilities: Selected talents will portray the essence of confidence, reliability, and safety that MICHELIN Tires offer. You will be featured in scenes demonstrating the superior performance of the tires in various driving conditions. An additional pick-up shot will capture a stunning “bison shot” out west (likely Wyoming or Montana) for added visual impact.

Requirements:

• All genders and ethnicities are encouraged to apply.
• Age range: 25 – 45.
• Strong on-camera presence and the ability to convey emotions effectively.
• Comfortable with various driving scenarios and acting within a commercial setting.
• Willingness to travel for the out west shoot (travel expenses provided).

Compensation:

• Session Rate: $400 for a 10-hour shooting day (+20% agency fee).
• Buyout: $6000+20% for usage rights.

Additional Provisions: Production plans a pick-up shot out west to capture the desired “bison shot.” Talents must be open to traveling to locations such as Wyoming or Montana for this shoot. Travel expenses, including transportation and a daily per diem of $75, will be provided exclusively for the out west shoot.

Schedule:

• Shoot in the Orlando area: August 30th
• Shoot out west: Week of September 4th

Note: All selected talent must provide a valid Social Security Number (SSN) for payment processing. This will be verified before finalizing casting to ensure smooth payment processing. Skills must work as local hires in the Orlando area.

Suppose you are an enthusiastic and talented individual ready to participate in this exciting commercial project. In that case, we encourage you to apply and bring your unique energy to the “Defender” commercial for MICHELIN. Take advantage of this opportunity to showcase your skills on a global stage while being compensated fairly for your contributions.

Voice Over Actor for Commercial

Job Details: We are currently seeking a talented and dynamic voice over actor to bring life to the hero character in an upcoming commercial. The commercial aims to capture the essence of coolness and authenticity while promoting our client’s product. The selected voice over actor will play a pivotal role in conveying the commercial’s message to the audience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide a captivating and authentic voice over performance for the hero character in the commercial.
• Convey the desired emotions and tone, showcasing the character’s confidence and relatability.
• Collaborate with the creative team to understand and execute the director’s vision for the character’s voice.
• Adjust delivery and tone as needed based on feedback from the creative team.

Requirements:

• Male, Black
• Age range: 25-45
• Must possess a cool and authentic vocal quality that resonates with the character’s persona.
• Proficient in natural European accents, with the ability to switch between accents seamlessly.
• Based in NYC or able to attend recording sessions in NYC.
• Prior voice over experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Non-union actors are welcome to apply.

Compensation:

• Competitive compensation will be provided, commensurate with experience and role significance.
• The chosen voice over actor will also receive exposure through the commercial’s broadcast.

If you believe you have the voice that embodies the hero’s cool and authentic persona, and you can effortlessly portray natural European accents, we invite you to audition for this exciting opportunity.