CASTING CALL: COLUMBIA
STATUS: CLOSED
We are finished casting this project! If you’re interested in future gigs, please sign up for general consideration.
WHO WE NEED
We need outdoor enthusiasts for a photo + video shoot for Columbia Sportswear.
We’re looking for:
Plus Size hikers (all genders) age 18+. We’d especially like to meet some plus-size men! All hiking skill levels welcome, enjoying the outdoors is most important for this role.
Advanced Skiers age 18+. Especially women and BIPOC skiers.
Advanced Hikers age 18+
Advanced Trail Runners age 18+
Kid age 6-12 who love skiing and/or hiking. Especially kids who can ski!
You must live in Oregon, Washington, or Colorado to apply. Talent age 5+ must be fully vaccinated (unless you have a medical/religious exemption) to be hired.
No professional acting/modeling experience is needed to apply, your skills are the most important factor. You should feel comfortable on camera and be good at taking direction.
People of all identities (races, sizes, physical abilities, genders, sexualities, religions, ethnicities, countries of origin, and more) who fall within the given parameters are welcome and encouraged to apply. We are committed to representing authentic diversity across all projects.
Don’t fit these roles? We encourage you to sign up for general consideration.
PROJECT INFORMATION
ADVERTISER: Columbia Sportswear
TYPE: Commercial video + photo shoot
UNION STATUS: Non-Union
DIRECTORS: Grant Gunderson / Mark Going / Darryl Patterson (do not contact)
SHOOT LOCATION: Oregon and Colorado. We are only considering talent who live in Oregon, Washington, or California.
SHOOT DATES: 1-3 days in Feb or March, 2022 (exact dates TBD)
Please do not apply if you have any immovable conflicts on the dates listed (going out of town, etc.) Your schedule should be flexible enough to work any dates during this range as needed. Please do not request work off or clear your schedule unless requested to do so via email (we will give you as much notice as possible).
PAY IF HIRED: $1,500 per day (1-3 shoot days)
Pay includes your hours worked and the usage of your image by the advertiser.
USAGE: Unlimited, in perpetuity
REPRESENTED TALENT: If you have a talent agent, the pay rates + usage terms will be different. Please see Casting Networks, Casting Frontier, or your agent for confirmed rates.
HIRING REQUIREMENTS: Must live in OR, WA, or CO and be legally eligible to work in the US. Must comply with all COVID19 protocols. Talent age 5+ must be fully vaccinated including available boosters, pending medical/religious exemptions.
COVID19 CONSIDERATIONS: The casting process will be 100% remote. There will be no in-person auditions or callbacks. Please only apply if you would feel safe working during COVID19 given the information below.
Production will follow all CDC and OMPA guidelines
All cast + crew age 5+ must be fully vaccinated (including available boosters) in order to be hired, pending medical/religious exemptions.
Note that as on-camera talent, you will sometimes be asked to remove your mask, for active photography and makeup application. You may be in a group scene.
HOW TO APPLY
To submit for this project you will need the following materials. Cell phone photos/videos are fine!
Please choose the sport you are best at (between skiing, hiking, or trail running) and submit for that role. You will have the opportunity to mention additional skills in your application. KIDS: Please submit for skiing if you have 2+ years skiing experience, even if you are better at hiking!
(1) Headshot: does not have to be a professional photo. Recent nice quality photo. No hats/sunglasses/filters, Color Photo.
(1) Full Body Photo wearing athletic apparel
(4-7) Sports Photos/Videos
(4) Photos of you doing your best sport (skiing, hiking, or trail running). These should be action shots!
(Up to 3) videos of you doing your sport: VIDEOS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED. We will prioritize casting people who include videos with their submission. If you don’t have anything on hand, please try to capture some new footage.
(Up to 5) Additional Sports Photos/Videos: If you are intermediate or higher at one of the other sports we’re casting (skiing, hiking or trail running), please include photos/video. If you are advanced at an a different outdoor sport (climbing, paddling, etc), you can include action shots from those sports as well.
Columbia Sizes: Please look up your size in Columbia tops and bottoms before applying!
DEADLINE TO APPLY: We are accepting applications on a rolling basis until positions are filled. Please submit ASAP.
If you have a talent agent, it is mandatory to list your agency on your application.
NEXT STEPS: If you are selected for further consideration, we will reach out to you with next steps. Please note that if you are not selected, you will not receive a notice.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS: The submission software can be a bit touchy! Please read these tips carefully to ensure a smooth upload:
Use the web browser Google Chrome (instead of Safari, Firefox, etc) and make sure you have a strong internet connection. Download Chrome here if needed (recommended).
Make sure you’re uploading one of the following file types:
Videos: MP4 or MOV (please convert files if they are in a different format).
Photos: JPG, JPEG, HEIC, or PNG.
Resumes: PDF
Large files take several minutes to upload. Do not exit or refresh the page.
We recommend filming on your cell phone so file sizes are smaller and easier to transfer.
TROUBLE LOGGING IN? Please submit as a guest, it will not affect your consideration.
STILL CAN’T SUBMIT?
STEP 1: Please use the following link (according to your location) to submit a text-only submission. We recommend logging in or creating an account for best results.
STEP 2: Use wetransfer.com to email your photos/videos to casting@weeblemountain.com. Do not send youtube, Vimeo, google drive, dropbox, or other links.
We will email you to confirm we have received your submission within 2 business days.
Non-Disclosure Agreement: By applying for this project, you agree not to mention your involvement in the project, nor disclose to outside parties any details regarding the advertiser, product, or shoot that may be shared during the casting process. Violation of the NDA may result in termination and/or legal action.
Our Partners: We recognize the brands we work with may not have a perfect history in terms of media representation or other social issues. We are partnering with them in hopes of moving in a thoughtful + conscientious direction. While we don't represent or speak for the brand directly, we'd be happy to receive any feedback this casting call may bring up, in order to open a dialogue on your behalf. Your voice matters.
Have Thoughts? We strive to use inclusive and affirming language in our casting process. Please let us know if you have any feedback for us.
About Us: We’re a casting agency that finds actors, models, and extras for photoshoots, commercials, TV, and movies. You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. Our owner, Rachel Mossey, is also on IMDB.
Interested in Other Gigs? We encourage you to visit our sign up page to learn about general consideration.