Talent Casting Calls and Auditions

Casting Call: NYC In-Person Open Call for Agency Representation

Job Detail: We are seeking diverse and talented individuals who are looking to be represented by our top-tier agency in New York City. This is an open call for actors, models, and performers who are passionate about their craft and looking to take their career to the next level with professional representation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Attend an in-person audition/interview with agency representatives.
• Perform a prepared piece, if applicable (e.g., a monologue, commercial script, or modeling walk).
• Discuss career goals, previous experience, and training with the agents.
• Provide a professional headshot and resume.
• Be prepared to fill out an agency application form.
• Follow up post-meeting as required by the agency.

Requirements:

• Must be based in or able to travel to New York City for the open call.
• Previous experience in modeling, acting, or performing is preferred but not required.
• Must have a flexible schedule for auditions and bookings.
• Professionalism and punctuality are a must.
• Must be 18 years of age or older. Minors must be accompanied by a guardian and have parental consent.

Compensation Details:

• If selected for representation, talent will enter into a contract with the agency.
• Jobs secured through agency representation will be subject to industry-standard commission rates.
• The agency may offer workshops, photo shoots, and other developmental opportunities, which may have separate fees or costs.
• There is no fee to attend the open call, but any personal expenses incurred are the responsibility of the applicant.

Casting Call: Actors for Speaking Roles in Feature Film

Job Details: We are seeking talented Chinese-American teenagers for speaking roles in an upcoming feature film. This is a fantastic opportunity for young actors to gain experience, showcase their skills, and participate in a professional film production.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform scripted speaking roles as outlined by the director and screenwriters.
• Attend rehearsals and work collaboratively with the director, cast, and crew.
• Memorize lines, cues, and stage directions to deliver performances with authenticity and precision.
• Participate in promotional activities related to the film, as required.

Requirements:

• Must be Chinese-American.
• Gender: Any (male and female roles available).
• Age range: 16-19 years old.
• Language: Must be able to speak some Mandarin. Fluency is not required, but basic conversational ability is necessary.
• Location: Must be based in New York (NYC area).
• Special consideration for skateboarders (“Sk8er boys”) – skateboarding skills are a plus.

Compensation Details:

• This is a paid opportunity. Rates will be discussed upon successful casting and will be commensurate with the role and experience.
• Compensation will also include credit in the film and potential for future opportunities based on performance.

Casting Call: Performers for “Cozy Lion Cafe” Comedy Sizzle

Job Title: Actor/Performer for “Cozy Lion Cafe”

Job Details: We are excited to announce an open casting call for the upcoming “Cozy Lion Cafe” comedy sizzle pitch. This new and innovative comedy project is looking for talented performers who are on the autism spectrum. The shoot will take place in Southern California towards the end of February 2024.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with directors and other actors to bring the script to life.
• Attend rehearsals and perform take after take with consistency and dedication.
• Bring authenticity and personal experience to the role.
• Participate in promotional activities related to the project as required.

Requirements:

• Must be on the autism spectrum.
• Open to all experience levels; no prior acting experience necessary.
• Must be available for shooting in Southern California in late February 2024.
• Must be legal to work in the United States.
• No union membership required to submit.
• Must be able to follow directions and work well with a team.

Compensation: This is a paid job opportunity. Compensation details will be provided upon application and further discussion. There is no cost to the performers to submit for this casting.

Casting Call: Young Male Actors for Lead Roles in Feature Film

Job Detail: We are thrilled to announce an open casting call for a highly anticipated feature film. Produced by Alan Mooney of Big Things Films Ltd., and penned by Max Porter, this film seeks to portray the dynamic and emotional lives of characters expelled from school, now living at an unconventional residential school in the South West of England.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a complex character with a troubled past and emotional depth.
• Work collaboratively with the director, cast, and crew to bring the story to life.
• Participate in rehearsals as scheduled.
• Be available for shooting on location as required.
• Contribute to promotional activities for the film, including media interviews and premiere attendance, if needed.

Requirements:

• Male actors aged 17 to 20 years old.
• Ability to portray characters who have been expelled from school and have a lot of life in them through family, emotional, and behavioral challenges.
• Open to all ethnicities, particularly Black British and British Asian.
• Open to actors from any socio-economic background, especially working-class.
• No prior professional acting experience required, but must exhibit a strong passion for acting and storytelling.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.

Compensation:

• This is a professional acting opportunity with compensation details to be discussed upon successful casting.
• Both professional and non-professional young actors are encouraged to apply.
• A great opportunity for actors looking to gain experience, exposure, and to make exciting breakthroughs in their careers.

Casting Call: Photo Double for Chicago Fire

Job Details: We are excited to announce a unique opportunity for a talented individual to join the cast of Chicago Fire for an upcoming episode. We are seeking a Latina in her 20s to 30s, with dark hair and a height of 5’5″ to 5’8″. The candidate should have a slender to medium build. This role involves acting as a photo double, which entails replicating the appearance and movements of a principal actor for specific shots.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as a photo double, taking the place of a principal actor for certain camera shots.
• Follow direction from the director and crew to ensure continuity in scenes.
• Attend and participate in a wardrobe fitting prior to filming.
• Be available for a one-day shoot, with the exact date falling between February 1st and the subsequent week and a half (excluding weekends).

Requirements:

• Must be a Latina, aged between 20s to 30s.
• Height requirement: 5’5″ to 5’8″.
• Hair: Dark color.
• Build: Slender to medium.
• Must be local to Chicago, its suburbs, or surrounding border states to Illinois.
• Able to follow directions accurately and work well under production conditions.
• Flexibility to adjust to the dynamic environment of a film set.

Compensation:

• This is a paid role. Specific compensation details will be provided upon selection.
• Wardrobe for the role will be provided and fitted prior to filming.

Casting Call: Gen Z Talent for Blind Smell Test Fragrance Project

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a blind smell test for a fragrance project.
• Provide honest reactions to various fragrances for recording purposes.
• Engage in brief interviews or discussions about the fragrances, if required.

Requirements:

• Age: Must be between 18-25 years old.
• Gender: Both male and female applicants are welcome.
• Race/Ethnicity: Open to any race/ethnicity.
• Appearance: Seeking youthful-looking individuals who would typically be carded at a bar. We are looking for candidates who embody the Gen Z aesthetic—someone aspirational but not overly model-esque. The ideal candidate should appear like an everyday Gen Zer.
• Personality: We are looking for real people with genuine personalities who can express their honest opinions comfortably on camera.
• Experience: No previous experience in fragrance testing or modeling is required.
• Eligibility: Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and able to travel to the location in Richmond, VA.

Compensation Details:

• Selected participants will be compensated $200 for their time and involvement in the project.
• There will be no deductions for agency fees.
• Please note that travel expenses are not covered and are the responsibility of the participant.

Casting Call: Senior Age Talent for Social Media Street Interview Show

Job Overview:

We are currently seeking a charismatic and engaging older/senior age individual for a unique opportunity in an on-the-street/interview-style show that will be used for social media purposes. This is a great chance for someone who enjoys sharing their wisdom, insights, and humor with a broader audience.

Job Details:

• Role: Senior Age Talent

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a street interview, answering questions and engaging in light-hearted, insightful conversation.
• Display a positive attitude and willingness to share thoughts openly in front of the camera.
• Be punctual and ready to shoot at the agreed-upon time and location.
• Interact naturally with the interviewer and passersby, if applicable.

Requirements:

• Must be of senior age (65+ years preferred).
• Comfortable in front of the camera and in public settings.
• Able to articulate thoughts and stories clearly and engagingly.
• Must be available tomorrow and able to commute to the agreed-upon location within the 5 boroughs.
• No prior acting or media experience is necessary, but it can be beneficial.

Compensation:

• $50 for the 30-minute session.
• Payment will be made on set immediately following the shoot.

Casting Call: Actors for Nonunion Commercial

Job Description: We are seeking young Native American males aged 14-24 for roles in an upcoming nonunion commercial filming in Los Angeles. This is a rush casting call for a unique opportunity to participate in a professional shoot, with no acting experience required.

Job Responsibilities:

• Attend scheduled shoots in Los Angeles between February 4-9, 2024
• Follow directions from the director and crew
• Perform the role assigned with authenticity and dedication
• Participate in costume fittings, rehearsals, and other preparatory activities as needed
• Collaborate with other actors and crew to ensure a cohesive performance

Requirements:

• Must be a Native American male aged 14-24
• No acting experience is required
• Must be available for 1 or 2 days within the timeframe of February 4-9, 2024 (exact dates to be determined)
• Must be able to travel to Los Angeles if not locally based
• Comfortable in front of the camera and able to take direction well

Compensation:

• $500 per shoot day
• Additional compensation includes airfare, hotel accommodation, per diem, and transportation in Los Angeles

Casting Call: Models for EPN NYFW Runway Extravaganza

Job Detail: Everska Productions is excited to announce a casting call for models to showcase our upcoming collection at the EPN NYFW Runway Extravaganza. This prestigious event will take place on February 10th, 2024, in the heart of New York City’s fashion district. We are looking for fresh faces and experienced talent to bring our designer’s visions to life on the runway.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Runway Performance: Walk the runway with confidence, grace, and poise to showcase various designer garments.
2. Fittings and Rehearsals: Attend all necessary fittings and rehearsals leading up to the event.
3. Promotional Activities: Participate in promotional activities, including photo shoots and interviews, as required by Everska Productions.
4. Collaboration: Work closely with designers, stylists, and makeup artists to ensure a cohesive presentation.
5. Professionalism: Maintain a high level of professionalism at all times, adhering to schedules and instructions provided by the event coordinators.

Requirements:

1. Experience: Prior runway or modeling experience is preferred but not mandatory.
2. Physical Requirements: Must meet the industry standards for height and body measurements (specifics to be provided upon application review).
3. Availability: Must be available for the show date (February 10th, 2024) and for all required rehearsals and fittings leading up to the event.
4. Portfolio Submission: A professional comp card or portfolio must be submitted for consideration.
5. Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
6. Age: Must be 18 years or older.

Compensation Details:

• This is a paid opportunity. Compensation rates will be discussed upon selection and based on experience and role within the show.
• Additional benefits include exposure in a high-profile fashion week event, networking opportunities with industry professionals, and potential for future engagements with Everska Productions.

ABOUT US:

OUTREACH is a global talent management agency. We launched our talent division of the business in 2021 and are growing quickly – our talents’ reach spans 30M+ followers. We are now looking to emulate that in the US and currently we are accepting applications from those based in either Los Angeles or New York City. As such, we are looking to hire an experienced Senior Talent Manager to help build our Talent Division in the USA.

As a talent-first agency, we want to make sure that as we continue to grow, our talent managers’ rosters remain small so that our talent are provided with best-in-class service to support their careers. Our Senior Talent Managers are responsible for strategically and proactively building the careers of their own roster of talent, from managing their reputation and image, to securing commercial partnerships, to developing meaningful IP and much more in between. They are independent, high-revenue drivers who lead on different areas of the business to deliver growth opportunities across all forms of media and entertainment for the roster. They also may be expected to line-manage members of the team.

The role will initially report to either the Managing Director or CEO.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Independently build and manage a roster of approx. 4-6 emerging and established US-based talent
• Proactively engage in efforts to build Outreach’s name and perception within the US market (including but not limited to; attending networking events, conducting external meetings with clients; and attending key industry events)
• Work closely with Outreach’s UK office on such areas as talent development, signing strategy, pitching, networking, business development, strategy and reporting
• Create and develop ambitious but realistic strategies for your talent, which are impactful, commercial and drive long-term, sustainable careers – and support more junior team members on the same
• Forecast monthly and annual revenue targets for your talent and support more junior team members on the same, with the aim of increasing revenue year-on-year
• Proactively pitch, negotiate and secure commercial partnerships and revenue-driving career opportunities to target for your talent 
• Strategically identify opportunities for your talent to diversify their careers and revenue streams into other areas of media and entertainment including, but not limited to, publishing, product development, podcasting, licensing, broadcast and live 
• Independently negotiate small to complex deals and contracts for your talent to a high standard
• Own relationships with key agencies, brands and other third parties for and on behalf of your talent and the wider roster, demonstrating impact of these relationships on revenue
• Provide your talent with advice and insight on their content strategies to ensure high-quality content, growth and strong engagement – both organic and commercial 
• Foresee any potential challenges or roadblocks related to your talent and projects, and prepare for/ mitigate them in advance
• Effectively manage your talents’ public image and reputation (including crisis management), liaising with publicists to build and execute narrative and PR strategies (where relevant) – support more junior team members on the same
• Manage and guide junior team members to handle tasks for your high-priority talent, including:
• Commercial content scheduling and work-related diary management for talent 
• Managing talent email inboxes, scoping out initial enquiries, sharing media kits and fees
• Coordinating brand clients and talent on the creation, delivery and execution of commercial content
• Gathering analytics, insights and feedback to share with brands post-campaign and creating case studies
• Creating and sharing tailored and targeted commercial partnership pitches with brands
• Gifting and event invites 
• Lead on an area of the business as your specialism to drive growth opportunities for the roster and Outreach – examples of this include, but are not limited to, podcasts, publishing, licensing, product development, broadcast, brand partnerships, IP development, publicity, social media platforms, live events, ecommerce
• Work with the CEO and/ or Managing Director to assess the commercial and strategic health of your roster/ direct team’s roster(s) and remedy if needed
• Work with the CEO, and/ or Managing Director in scouting and signing new talent to the roster from all areas of media and entertainment in line with Outreach’s vision
• Embody Outreach’s values and high standards when representing the agency both internally and externally

ABOUT YOU:

• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in the talent management industry 
• A strong track record of managing talent in the digital, entertainment or broadcast space
• Strong line management capabilities
• Ability to work independently in a start-up-type environment
• A clear understanding of strategic talent management and securing/ negotiating/reviewing large, complex deals
• Proven record of generating talent revenue to target across multiple revenue streams including, but not limited to, brand partnerships, licensing, podcasting, publishing, broadcast
• Possess in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of the talent and social media industry with a passion for the world of content creators 
• Ability to handle difficult conversations with team, talent and third parties, always with an empathic and solutions-focused mindset and in a confident, calm manner
• Interpret data and analytics across social media platforms to glean insight that can be shared with talent to inform their strategies
• Understand and confidently negotiate all contracts
• Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication, and collaboration skills
• Strong relationship builder
• Commercially minded
• Must demonstrate a high quality of work performed both accurately and efficiently to deadlines
• Adaptable self-starter who is able to manage multiple projects and talent simultaneously with a persistent, determined and positive attitude
• Highly organised, proactive and pragmatic with day-to-day tasks
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ambitious and driven to achieve positive results
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office, Canva and Google Drive 

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A fast-paced, reactive job at an exciting and fast-growing talent management agency 
• A job where your voice is heard and where good ideas are swiftly acted on 
• Competitive salary + target-based commission
• Limitless progression opportunities – we believe that everybody’s career progression should be uncapped. If you prove yourself, there is no limit to how far or quickly you can progress within the business
• All new starters are provided with an Apple MacBook and an iPhone 
• Strong culture with a friendly, welcoming team – team lunches, socials, birthdays and special occasions celebrated 
• Flexible working schedule – we are looking for someone who is organised and can work autonomously, managing their own schedule around work commitments
• Initially, you would be expected to work remotely until we move into an office as the team grows, subject to change

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:

Outreach is an equal opportunities employer. We embrace diversity across our team and we aim to create a working environment where all are accepted and heard. A copy of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19kS2IY_0p9qQy1RKLWvtr80o3OQIxEVU/view?usp=sharing 

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