Milwaukee actors, get ready for exciting opportunities! This roundup features standout casting calls, including a family commercial shoot with a $2,500 flat rate and a psychological horror short film offering up to $2,000. Don't miss your chance to shine in these productions!
“Puttshack Chicago Photo and Video Shoot, Family Casting”
Casting a family for a Puttshack commercial and digital ads. The production is seeking a mother, a father, and two or three kids aged 8 to 16. The shoot is scheduled for March 9 or 10 in Skokie, IL, and offers a flat rate of $2,500. This is a local-hire opportunity, and the family should be outgoing and comfortable on camera, with acting experience a plus.
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“Mr. & Mrs. Winfrey”
Casting for 'Mr. & Mrs. Winfrey,' a psychological horror short film about an adoption investigator's unsettling home visit. The production is looking for various roles, including Mrs. Winfrey, Mr. Winfrey, and the adoption investigator. Shooting will take place over 3-4 days in Chicago, IL, with compensation up to $2,000. This project is a local hire and requires a strong dramatic presence and emotional depth.
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“'Hear My Cry'”
Casting for "Hear My Cry," a powerful stage play centered on a devoted mother and her three daughters. The production is seeking an actress for the lead role of Ebony, who is emotionally complex and must convey a range of feelings. Rehearsals begin in February, with performances on April 11-12 in Chicago, IL. Compensation is $825, and the role requires strong stage presence and emotional maturity.
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“Automotive Industry Explainer Video”
Seeking a host for a YouTube explainer video for an automotive industry client. The shoot is scheduled for March 24 in Chicago, IL, and is open to local talent only. The host should have a neutral American accent and experience reading from a teleprompter. Compensation for this role is $2,500.
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“Ulta Beauty Internal Training Videos”
Casting for internal training videos for Ulta Beauty. The production seeks diverse talent, including Black women in their 20s to early 30s and LGBTQ+ men in the same age range. The shoot will take place in Batavia, IL, and offers compensation of $500. This is a local hire opportunity, and talent must be comfortable using a teleprompter.
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“Asian Functional Beverage Brand TVC”
Casting for a commercial shoot for an Asian functional beverage brand, focusing on energy and performance. The production seeks Asian men and women, as well as a broader audience, to resonate with a modern, health-conscious demographic. The shoot will take place at Northwestern University in IL, with compensation of $200. This is a local hire opportunity.
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“That Gifted Kid 15 Years Later”
Casting for "That Gifted Kid 15 Years Later," a UChicago student short film exploring the life of a former gifted kid navigating adulthood. The production is looking for actors for the lead roles of Noah and his mother. Shooting will occur from mid-March to late-April in the UChicago area, with compensation of $200. This is a local hire opportunity.
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“Animal Control”
Casting for "Animal Control," a video performance work to be exhibited in a visual arts context. The production seeks a performer to be costumed in a theatrical fat suit, requiring excellent bodily control and an interest in performative acting. The shoot is scheduled for June 27 in Chicago, IL, with a $600 compensation. This is a local hire opportunity.
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