Good Pay Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

BRON Digital, is a state-of-the-art virtual production and service company, that utilizes the Unreal Engine to develop and produce long-form animation for series television, short-form content, and motion pictures. This division leverages BRON’s extensive experience producing traditional CGI animation to apply and adapt the best practices of linear animation pipelines and marry those with Unreal Engine centered, virtual production workflows. The move allows BRON to broaden and expand its production and produce high quality content with much faster turnarounds.

We are seeking an Associate Producer to join our team, cross our Digital animated shows.

Requirements

Role & Responsibilities:

• Help to promote interdepartmental communication and workflow.
• Assist line producer and production manager in balancing artistic and productivity requirements.
• Mentor production managers, coordinators, assistants and provide guidance and support to department leads.
• Attend all relevant reviews and approval sessions to promote effective communication throughout the production team and provide leadership as needed.
• Assess schedule continuously with line producer and production manager, and as team weigh technical constraints against scope of the project, while also protecting the creative.
• Help forecast overages and delays throughout production, and work to find creative and technical solutions with production team, director and department leads.
• Communicate creative priorities throughout the production by working closely with Director.
• Suggest production solutions that will allow for needed creative changes to be made.
• Assist in the creation of and help to maintain project management documents including status reports, project plans, communications plans, post-mortems and compiling of historical information.
• Track, document, and report on major creative changes that affect budget/schedule to line producer and production manager in a timely manner.
• Generate and distribute reports to EVP and SVP Digital.
• Work with partner studios to ensure daily communication runs smoothly, troubleshoot issues, and foresee and avoid potential delays.
• Responsible for overseeing data management in Shotgrid – check that all materials are being correctly captured, and that all relevant data is accurate.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ year’s production management experience in animation film and/or VFX production or equivalent
• Proficiency with ShotGrid Software
• Experience with all parts of the animation production pipeline, including layout, modeling, shading, animation, effects, lighting, rendering, compositing & post
• Familiarity with all aspects of production management, including budget & schedule management, personnel and performance management
• Superior personnel management and team building skills, and ability to lead with a positive attitude and encourage collaboration
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of production techniques and terminology
• Expert organizational, project management & time management skills
• Ability to anticipate and deal with an ever-changing production environment
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential material
• Ability to manage time and balance priorities amid the pressures of busy, deadline-driven production
• Must have the ability to organize, schedule, and delegate work effectively
• Must be proactive and be an effective problem solver
• Previous computer experience with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and MS Project, spreadsheet and database applications required

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including Extended Health Benefits
• Studio Holiday closure between Christmas and New Year
• 7 health days per year (prorated per any partial year, and/or contract length)

BRON Studios

ESC is seeking a highly skilled and self-directed Creative Producer to support industry-leading marketing and advertising projects. This role will lead the production of and raise the bar across photography, video, social media, digital content, and other high-value deliverables.

Partnering closely with creative staff and business partners, they will define project scope, develop timelines and milestones, plan and manage budget allocations, manage internal/external resources, facilitate reviews and communication, and ensure project delivery requirements are met. In addition, this role may also manage external creative agencies and production/post-production vendors.

This role is part traditional producer and part project manager, collaborating with cross-functional marketing teams on projects that raise the bar for our customers’ experience. The Creative Producer will have strong leadership skills with the proven ability to motivate those around them with as well as the ability to prioritize work from multiple stakeholders and resolve roadblocks for the team.

Responsibilities

• Produce video, photography, and social marketing projects from concept to final deliverables, whether using in-house resources or outside production companies or agency partners
• Work closely with creative leads and marketers to proactively clarify requirements and deliverables when there is ambiguity
• Manages projects/programs/campaigns through the entire lifecycle: planning, creative, production, delivery, and wrap
• Defines project scope, including timeline, resources, labor hours, and external costs
• Ensure all deliverables are meeting stakeholder expectations, including adherence to established timelines and budgets, creation of budget controls to drive accuracy in forecasting, and alignment with legal department to ensure relevant guidelines are followed
• Facilitates project-related team meetings (i.e. kick-offs, status, internal/client reviews, etc.), and communicates action steps to the broader team
• Clearly communicate project status with stakeholders regularly
• Ensures the highest standards are achieved, processes are continually improved, and results are delivered

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of creative production experience at an advertising agency, in-house marketing department, magazine/editorial/publishing group, or production company
• 5+ years of project management experience, with a deep understanding of design, video, photography and social workflows and deliverables.
• Online portfolio of work that demonstrates production and post-production experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• Budget management
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment where continuous innovation is expected
• Creative problem solver who is passionate about inventing new ways to approach marketing efforts

Preferred Qualifications

• Ad agency experience
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to set priorities, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• A high attention to detail, strong management skills, and the ability to manage multiple, organization-wide deadlines
• Experience with project management applications and tools; Asana preferred

Educated Solutions Corp

Company Description

The Mill is a global creative partner for agencies, production companies and brands, working across all media channels and platforms.

We are trusted specialists in visual effects, creative technologies and content production Our projects include the creation of digital products and virtual experiences, as well as world class visual effects and video production.

We are a vibrant network of talented artists, producers, directors and creative technologists from multinational backgrounds. We nurture innovation, flexibility and diverse ideas across our studios in London, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Berlin and Bangalore. We are all united by one single ambition: To create extraordinary and memorable work that captivates and excites audiences.

We are The Mill. We create the extraordinary.

Job Description

The Executive Producer is a senior role within The Mill. The role has both internal and external responsibilities. Externally, the role is client facing, requiring the EP to identify and win the appropriate work from both existing and new clients. The EP will need to be confident in articulating the Mill message and will need to work with the New Business and marketing team to get the message across. The EP will need to be a strong negotiator with a focus on pitching and winning work in conjunction with Creative Directors.

Internally, the EP will need to be a focal point for their team, providing leadership and vision for both production and creatives. The EP will need to organize and execute a strategic sales plan and communicate that to his/her team members. The EP will provide guidance, advice and mentoring to both Producers and artists and will ensure that the working conditions of the team are in line with The Mill’s vision of an energetic, challenging workplace that provides opportunities to grow and develop in a welcoming, friendly and diverse environment.

The EP will be a source of positivity, inspiration and learning for team members and will uphold the values and reputation of The Mill at all times.

Sales

• Highly proactive in the winning of new business
• Development and management of strategic plan to win new business including clients and accounts to be targeted by The Mill and defining client specific strategies to win business Network with agency, production company and editorial clients in order to spot opportunities and liaise with the Head of Production, EPs, Managing Director, COO on future sales strategy
• Research and source new and up and coming directing/creative talent. Keep abreast of our competitors talent and projects and forward plan for quiet periods through a sales and marketing plan
• Monitor the satisfaction of existing clients and ensure that they continue to use The Mill
• Develop and maintain an ‘ear’ to the market and disseminate relevant information to the production team and key staff at The Mill
• Ensure the most effective use of resources and drive the highest end creative work with effective production and delivery of projects to budget and time
• Attend industry events

Production

• Plan and set budgets, manage negotiations and quotations with key clients. As such the EP will be instrumental in delivering increased sales and margin and achieving set targets
• Oversee quotations and sales pitches with clients as necessary with more junior members of production
• Ensure the most effective use of the company’s technical, creative and personnel resources to deliver a successful and profitable outcome on all projects undertaken
• Drive and manage the highest end creative work with effective production and delivery of projects to budget and time
• Supervise and ensure quality control on all projects and give feedback when required to appropriate personnel
• Ensure that quality standards and good working practices are met on all projects undertaken
• Ensure that we optimise group resources by liaising with other offices to identify and implement work share opportunities, taking responsibility to drive success in these projects

Management

• Manage the Production members of the department
• Weekly and monthly oversight of targets
• Weekly WIP meeting to track progress of projects vs. Bid / Budget
• Create and deliver financial reports for the Management Board as required
• Work to help deliver the correct discount levels and deliver all projects on track

Qualifications

Key Performance Indicators

• The efficient running of their team
• Encouragement and leadership of team in sales and client entertainment
• The effective resolution of most day to day Production issues within the team
• The timely reporting of any relevant issue that the HoP should know about
• Well monitored projects with accurate, well written bids.
• Engaging, well thought out pitches in line with The Mill aesthetic
• Negotiation of overages where appropriate
• An engaged and challenged group of artists doing exciting work
• Attending appropriate award ceremonies

Additional Information

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If you require assistance applying, please reach out to talent@thefocus.com and we’ll be happy to assist. 

At The Mill, we want to work with the best people and we want them to have a great career with us. We will make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process and beyond to help people shine and enable them to show us their skills and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the needs of a diverse workforce. We will offer flexible working practices and make relevant workplace adjustments for employees who need them to be at their best.
The Mill

LOS ANGELES – SQUARE COMMERCIAL

NO TRAVEL PAID, MUST BE LOCAL, OR SELF REPORT.

Callbacks via ZOOM,  Jan 31

Work Information Los Angeles, CA

• Feb 23 – Feb 25
• Feb 28- Mar 02

Rate: $650/12 hr day + $4000 buyout

See all roles below:

LANDSCAPER – Pacific Islander Male

• medium build guy, long hair, mid 30’s – 40’s

NAIL SALON CUSTOMER 

• White female, mid 20’s

NAIL SALON SELLER 

• Korean female, mid 30s

SURF BUYER 

• White female, medium – athletic build, late 20s

SURF INSTRUCTOR/SELLER

• Filipino or White male, man buns encouraged, athletic build, surf experience, 30s

FLOWER SHOP BUYER 

• African American male, mid 30s 

FLOWER SHOP SELLER 

• White, female, medium-bigger build, late 30s

JEWELRY SHOP BUYER 

• Persian looking female, olive skin, early 30s

RETAIL BUYER

• White male, average build, mid 40s

RETAIL SELLER 

• African American female, early 30s

LANDSCAPER CUSTOMER 

• Middle Eastern type male, “work hands”, early 30s

JEWELRY SHOP SELLER

• African American female with a sense of fashion, thin-medium build, early 30s

Casting Call – Non TX TV Pilot – Young Actors

We are searching for actors for three leading roles in a NON TX TV Pilot which if commissioned will go to series.

• Charley: Female, Manchester Accent. Playing age 15 years – actors must be over 16 to play this role.
• Kai: Male, Manchester Accent. Playing Age 13 years.
• Angel: Female, Manchester Accent. Playing Age 10 years. Actors must be 9 years old or over

All applicants must be completely available from Mid February – Mid March 2022

We are committed to diverse, inclusive casting. We welcome applications from trans/non-binary performers, and performers with disabilities. Unfortunately, we cannot reply to all applicants but will be in touch if we feel you may be right for the roles. 

Miami Casting Call

Video Shoot

• Seeking Darkskin Female Models
• January 22 – 23

Time: TBD

Location: Miami, Florida

Compensated

Atlanta Casting Call

Major EDM Artist & Major Hip Hop Artist Music Video

Looking For:

• Featured Dancers
• Female
• Any Ethnicity
• Ages 18 to 28
• Eccentric – Unique Features

Featured Models

• Female
• Any Ethnicity
• Ages 18 to 28
• Eccentric – Unique Features

Rate: $200 (10 to 12 Hours)

Shoot Dates:

• January 20th – Thursday

CASTING TALL MEN IN HAMILTON/TORONTO FOR FEATURE FILM – NON UNION – $500/Day

A horror feature is looking for tall males to play a masked murderer. No acting experience is required. Talent must be Non Union, and over 6’3. 

Please apply with info below

• Role: Must be 6’3 or taller, and able to do physical scenes involving running, falling, etc. No stunt experience required. 
• Rate: $500/Day
• Location: Hamilton
• Dates: Early March.3-5 Days. 

CASTING CALL for NURSES

To answer questions about their job in a fun studio shoot 

Recruitment video campaign for brand social channels

Shoot: Tuesday 8th February in London (up to 4 hours)

Paid: £350 per person

TIFFANY COMPANY CASTING IS LOOKING FOR BIG OUTDOOR CLUBS AND MEET-UPS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO APPEAR IN A CHINET COMMERCIAL (PAID, NON-UNION)

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SEEKING INFORMAL CLUBS | GROUPS OF 8-10 PEOPLE THAT GATHER FOR A COMMON LOVE OF COMMUNITY AND HUMAN CONNECTION

LOOKING FOR GROUPS THAT MEET IN PERSON AGAIN LIKE THEY DID BEFORE THE PANDEMIC – SLOWLY GETTING BACK TO THE NEW “US”

OPEN TO ALL TYPES OF CLUBS BELOW BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• KITE CLUBS
• DEMOLITION DERBY GROUPS
• DUNE BUGGY GROUPS
• DOUBLE DUTCH TEAMS
• BINGO NIGHTS | GAME NIGHT CLUBS
• FAMILY REUNIONS
• BENEFITS | CHARITY EVENTS
• HOT AIR BALLOON CLUBS
• VW VAN CLUBS
• CRAB | CRAWFISH BOILS
• HIKING CLUBS
• SYNCHRONIZED SWIM TEAMS
• CAVING | SPELUNKING GROUPS
• CHESS CLUBS
• FEMALE MOTORCYCLE CLUBS
• SKI | SNOWBOARDING CLUBS
• LAWN BOWLING | LAWN SPORTS
• JAM-SKATER TEAMS | ROLLER DERBY TEAMS

ANY OTHER UNIQUE, FUN CLUB THAT BRINGS YOU AND YOUR COMMUNITY TOGETHER. THE ABOVE LIST ARE JUST IDEAS, AND WE ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE TYPES OF CLUBS | MEET-UPS WE CAN CAST.

Experience and Qualifications Preference :

• REAL AND AUTHENTIC – you need to BE the part; we will not hire actors or stunt persons to perform the activities or pretend to be something they’re not. We are seeking ACTUAL groups of people | meet-up groups | clubs (over 18)
• Ability to have fun and enjoy food together
• Interesting, Diverse, Unique Groups that share a common connection. They enjoy getting together with friends and family to have human connection – and community
• Curious seekers up for a fun adventure and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to explore what ‘us’ means right now
• This campaign has a Diverse, All-Americana feel, incorporating what unites us – Connection and FOOD. Those who play together, eat together. We want to unearth and document REAL CLUBS / GROUPS that already gather together informally
• The final piece of the campaign will feature all of the gatherings. A celebratory piece that celebrates the ‘Us,” in all of us.
• The director is a documenatrian and likes to film his projects documentary-style, in the moment, not scripted or rehearsed

NO ACTING EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

FILM LOCATIONS

CITY #1: Los Angeles

FOR CITY # 2 & # 3

We are open to residents outside of California. If you are selected, production will travel to talent. We will come to your home base to film your club | group | organization | event | reunion.

CITY #2 – TBD Location | pending the CLUB | GROUP that is cast – a Production team will come to you

CITY #3 – TBD Location | pending the CLUB | GROUP that is cast – a Production team will come to you

*Filming will adhere to all federal and local guidelines for COVID-19*

VIRTUAL ZOOM AUDITIONS

January 26, 27 & 28

VIRTUAL ZOOM CALLBACKS (WITH THE DIRECTORS)

February 2, 2022

FILM DATES

This project films in 3 different cities across the USA

It will film in the time frame of these dates:

City #1 – Los Angeles – Covid Test 2/26 to Film 1 day either 2/27 or 2/28

City #2 – Location TBD – CoVid Test as early as 3/2 to Film 1 day as early as 3/3 – 3/4

City #3 – Location TBD – CoVid Test as early as 3/6 to Film 1 day as early as 3/7 – 3/8

The location TBD depends on the Group | Club that is cast it could be you?!

TALENT COMPENSATION:

We will be booking 8-10 people in your club | group. For those who “book” the spot and film on set, each person is paid:

• $500 / per person / per film day
• $750 / per person buyout / if face is used in final edit of campaign
• $35 / per person / per Covid Test

**Please note for Covid Testing: Production will set up a testing site for you and you are paid $35 to get tested with their nurse. You do not need to worry about finding a test.

** ALL PERSONS BOOKED FOR THE PROJECT will be required to test NEGATIVE to COVID for the booking to be confirmed. If you test POSITIVE to CoVid, you will not be asked to come to set and film. Your booking becomes Null. However, you would be paid the CoVid test rate. Another member from your club | group may be asked to replace the person that tests positive to CoVid.

Once booked, all performers must bring one of the following for I-9 verifications to the fitting / to set:

1. A Passport
OR
2. A Driver’s License and Social Security Card.

Performers can not be paid without proper US ID FOR THE I-9.

PROJECT DETAILS:

This is a NON-UNION commercial.

USAGE | RUN:

1 year internet in North America, In Perpetuity, All Rights.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

JANUARY 28, 2022

The purpose of the submission is to get a sense of your groups vibe and hear your stories of why the group is so special to you. Let your authentic personality show!