Nike

CASTING CALL: Nike

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:

  • Advanced Tennis Players (age 16+) Especially BIPOC and women tennis players, but all identities are welcome.

  • Advanced Soccer Players (age 16+) We only need men for this particular role. Other genders, please consider applying for other sports.

  • Advanced Crossfitters (age 16+) and athletes who practice other types of HIIT.

  • Advanced Runners (age 16+) trail runners and/or road runners!

  • Advanced Dancers (adults and kids age 9+) trained in hip hop and related styles.

You must live in Oregon or Washington to apply. Talent age 18+ must be fully vaccinated (pending medical/religious exemptions) to be hired.

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: Commercial video shoot

UNION STATUS: Non-union

SHOOT LOCATION: Portland, OR

We are only considering talent who live in Oregon or Washington. We do not hire talent who would need to fly in for the shoot.

SHOOT DATES: Mon 3/21 - Mon 3/28 (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: $1,000 per day (1 shoot day, up to 10 hours)

Pay includes your hours worked and the usage of your image by the advertiser.

TRAVEL TERMS: Oregon/Washington based talent only.

USAGE: Internal use only. Worldwide/perpetuity for internal use.

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 or WA, and be legally eligible to work in the US. Must comply with all COVID19 protocols. Talent age 18+ must be fully vaccinated, pending medical/religious exemptions.

Due to NCAA rules, current NCAA althletes must be represented by a modeling agency to be hired.

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 + crew age 18+ 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.

  • If hired, you will be asked to present your physical vaccination card on set before beginning work.

HOW TO APPLY

Please choose 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.

  • (1) Full Body Photo Recent photo showing your body type.

  • (2-3) Sport Skill Videos. These can be existing videos or new footage. Please gather/record videos that are 30-60 seconds in length demonstrating the sport you are applying for:

    • Tennis Players

      • Videos from a match and/or practice, where we can see your swing clearly.

    • Soccer Players

      • Videos from a game and/or video of you dribbling. If you submit game footage, please list your jersey number in the notes section of your submission.

    • Runners

      • Ideally one video of your full stride, and one sprint.

      • Make sure your full body (including foot strike) is visible. Please record video in which you run across the frame , so we can see your form. See this example for reference.

    • Crossfitters/HIIT

      • 2x videos of you doing a 1-minute Crossfit or HIIT workout. You can choose to demonstrate the moves you’re most comfortable with as long as they show you have good form + stamina.

    • Dancers

      • One existing video of choreography (can be from a past performance) and one freestyle video (new, recorded at home is ideal

      • Please choose your own music but make sure the dance style is hip-hop or a related style.

  • (1-3) Sports photos Action-shot of you demonstrating your sports skills. This can be existing shots or new photos.

  • (1-3) Casual photos Photo of you in everyday attire (not athletic wear). This can be from your acting/modeling portfolio, or your personal social media.

DEADLINE TO APPLY (EXTENDED): 11:59pm PST Mon 3/21

If you have a talent agent, it is mandatory to list your agency on your application.

Please include as much sizing information in your submission as possible. 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, 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.