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:
Street Dancers all genders age 18+ dancers who practice styles from street/house/club traditions (popping, breaking, waacking, vogue, house, hip-hop, and beyond).
Basketball Players all genders age 18+ intermediate to advanced players with at least 3 years of experience playing on teams.
Runners all genders age 18+ intermediate to advanced road runners who run at least 4 days/week
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: Mon 12/5-Fri 12/16 (1 day, 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:
ADULTS:$125/hr + 20% (5 hours min guaranteed, includes session + usage)
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. Travel stipend available for talent based more than 100 miles from Portland. Mileage and lodging stipend available as needed. We will not book talent who need to fly in for the shoot.
USAGE: Internal only. Worldwide/perpetuity for internal use, with the option to upgrade to 2 year usage for advertising (per client).
REPRESENTED TALENT: +20% Agency fees available on all listed rates. You must disclose your representation if applicable.
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 (including minors) 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 be able to list your additional sports skills on your application.
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.
(1-3) Sports Videos video of you demonstrating your skills. The more videos you submit, the better your chances of being booked
Dancers: 30-60 second clips of you demonstrating the street dance styles you're most skilled in. Can be from a past performance or a new video, choose your own music.
Basketball Players: 30-60 clips of you playing in a game or shooting/dribbling alone. If you send game footage, please include a note with your jersey number or how we can identity you in your application.
Runners: clips from races, and/or 30-60 second video of you demonstrating a full stride (not a sprint). Ideally from the side so we can see your form, head to toe.
(5) Sports Photos shots of you playing 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.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Mon 11/28 - 11:59pm PST
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 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.
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.