CASTING CALL: NIKE FA23
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 athletes for a video shoot for Nike.
We’re looking for:
Soccer Players all genders age 18+ intermediate to advanced players with at least 3 years of experience playing on clubs/teams.
Runners all genders age 18+ intermediate to advanced runners who run at least 4 days/week
Strength Training all genders age 18+ people who work out to improve overall strength and endurance at least 3x per week. Your routine should be well-rounded and include some cardio and stretching.
Basketball Players all genders age 18+ all skill levels and positions. People who enjoy basketball and play regularly (pickup or organized games).
We’re especially interested in women + non-binary athletes for soccer and strength training roles. If you play multiple sports, please apply for these roles if possible!
You must live in Oregon or Washington to apply. Talent must be fully vaccinated (pending medical/religious exemptions) to be hired. We cannot hire current/future NCAA athletes unless they are represented by a talent agency.
No professional acting/modeling experience is needed to apply. 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: Nike
TYPE: Video Shoot
UNION STATUS: Non-union
SHOOT LOCATION: Portland, OR area
SHOOT DATES: Wed 9/14 - Thu 9/22 (1 day, TBD). Exact hours 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: $125 per hour (5 hours minimum)
Option: Additional $2000 available if the client extends the usage terms to include below-the-line advertising (not guaranteed).
Pay includes your hours worked and the usage of your image by the advertiser.
TRAVEL TERMS: Oregon/Washington based talent only. Talent who live more than 100 miles from Portland will be provided mileage reimbursement and 1 night lodging before the shoot. We do not hire talent who would need to fly in for the shoot.
USAGE: Internal use only. Worldwide/perpetual for internal use. If usage is extended, 2 years for upgraded usage terms.
REPRESENTED TALENT: If you have a talent agent, the pay rates + usage terms may be different. Please see Casting Frontier, Casting Networks, or your agent for confirmed rates.
HIRING REQUIREMENTS: Must live in OR or WA, and be legally eligible to work in the US. Must comply with all COVID19 protocols. All talent must be fully vaccinated (including minors), pending medical/religious exemptions. Due to NCAA rules, current NCAA athletes must be represented by a talent agency to be hired. If you play NCAA sports and do not have representation, please do not apply.
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. Please note these policies are determined by the production company, who is the official employer.
Production will follow all CDC and OMPA guidelines
All cast and crew must be fully vaccinated in order to be hired, pending medical/religious exemptions. All cast + crew must test negative for COVID19 before the shoot (at no cost to you).
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
Please apply for the (1) sport you are most skilled in. Do not submit multiple applications.
You will need the following materials (cell phone photos/videos are fine).
(1) Headshot: This does not have to be a professional photo. Any recent, nice quality photo. No hats, sunglasses, or filters. Color Photo.
(1) Selfie from today showing your current hairstyle. Minimal makeup (if any), hair down. No hats, sunglasses, or filters. Color Photo.
(2-3) Sports Videos optional but strongly recommended. It’s rare we cast anyone without seeing video, so please do your best to include video with your submission.
Soccer Players: clips from soccer games and/or 30-60 second video of you demonstrating footwork
Runners: clips from races and/or 30-60 second video of you demonstrating a full stride (not a sprint). Please make sure we can see your form (ideally from the side)
Strength Training: short clips of you demonstrating weightlifting, HIIT, or bodyweight exercises. Please also include one video of you running if possible. Bonus points for a video of you doing yoga!
Basketball Players: any video of you playing basketball
(4-6) Sports Photos shots of you doing the sport you are applying for. We prefer existing photos to new shots if possible. Please make sure one of the photos is a recent full-body shot.
Soccer players: shots from games preferred if available
Runners: photos from races preferred if available
Strength Training: photos demonstrating weight lifting or bodyweight exercises
Basketball Players: of you playing basketball and/or shots from your modeling or social media portfolio showing street style.
(1-3) Additional Photos (optional)
Photos of you doing other sports, or modeling portfolio shots
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Accepting submissions on a rolling basis, please apply ASAP.
If you have a talent agent, it is mandatory to list your agency on your application.
If you already have an account, you will need to login and go to “My Account” at the top of the page to edit your agency and/or sizes.
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? Sorry for the trouble! Please follow these steps to resolve the issue:
STEP 1: Please use this link to submit a text-only submission. We recommend logging in or creating an account for best results.
Submission Form - Nike FA23
STEP 2: Use wetransfer.com to email your photos/videos to casting@weeblemountain.com. Please include your full name + the name of the project in the message. 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, and TikTok. 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.