Casting Associate

ABOUT CHANGING LIVES PRODUCTIONS:

Changing Lives Productions is the video production company of Dhar Mann Studios, aimed at creating positive content for the social media generation. Our short, motivational videos focused on life, business, and relationships receive over 1 Billion views monthly and have garnered over 40 Billion views on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. The team is led by Dhar Mann, a mission-driven entrepreneur with a global audience of over 100 Million social media followers and one of the highest viewed content creators in the world today. Our stories depict real life situations shown by actors that teach important life lessons. The company is driven by one founding principle: We’re not just telling stories, we’re changing lives.

BIG PICTURE:

We are looking for a Casting Associate whose primary job is to find background actors in the Los Angeles area that can deliver high level performances for our short films. This individual will find background actors through posting breakdowns on Breakdown Services, LA Casting, and by contacting Agencies in LA to find the best possible talent to submit to our projects. The Casting Associate will request audition tapes, review self tape submissions, and present recommendations as to who should be cast to the Casting Manager. The ideal candidate has already established a profile on LA Casting and Breakdown Services and is experienced in communicating with agencies. Good casting is crucial to making characters credible on-screen and is fundamentally important to the success of our videos.

HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME:

• Finding high caliber actors that can deliver credible emotional performances through Casting Network Platforms or personal network
• Requesting audition tapes from actors applying for each role
• Choosing the best possible talent and then presenting recommendations as to who should be cast to the Casting Manager
• Providing last minute emergency solutions in case an actor is needed to fill a role immediately
• Understanding union/non-union rules and any applicable laws pertaining to film and casting, as well as knowing rules pertaining to casting children
• Maintaining strong relationships with the local acting community and talent agencies throughout LA
• Any other duties to support organization and the overall casting process

WHAT YOU HAVE:

• A minimum of 2 years working within the film industry as a Casting professional
• Able to effectively oversee various tasks/subsections of the casting process with minimal oversight
• Personal network of actors with a strong understanding of applicable rules/laws as they pertain to casting and any legal requirements
• Knowledge of union vs. non-union responsibilities
• Knowledge of child labor laws in case children are casted
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work after hours and on weekends and come up with solutions when emergencies arise

WHO OVERSEES YOU:

The Casting Associate will report directly to the Casting and Locations Manager

WHO YOU OVERSEE:

Currently, the Casting Associate has no personnel reporting directly to him or her

WHERE IT ALL GOES DOWN:

All the action takes place at our BRAND NEW studio in Burbank, CA!

WHEN THE MAGIC HAPPENS:

This is a full time role, schedule will be discussed during interview

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US:

• We've kept our hiring bar really high - you will work with the best
• Our content is growing quickly, so you'll get the opportunity to take on a lot of responsibility and grow a ton personally!
  
• Loads of perks including tons of snacks and a friendly working environment
• Get to know Dhar Mann Studios: https://www.dharmann.com/career

WHEN WE’LL TALK ABOUT HOW AWESOME YOU ARE:

No formal cover letters, please. Instead include a few short paragraphs in your application explaining why you’d be a good fit for this particular position.

• Attach a resume

AN IMPORTANT NOTE BEFORE APPLYING TO US:

Our organization looks to hire the BEST of the best and we focus on finding candidates who are a strong cultural fit. We have a 3 month 'Discovery Period' in place that allows us to get to know each new hire better and assess their skill set.

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