CASTING CALL: Nike SU23
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:
Runners all genders age 18+ intermediate to advanced runners who run at least 3x/week
Hikers all genders age 18+ serious hikers with experience backpacking or backcountry hiking.
Basketball Players women + non-binary people age 18+ intermediate to advanced players with at least 3 years of experience playing on clubs/teams.
Soccer Players women + non-binary people age 18+ intermediate to advanced players with at least 3 years of experience playing on clubs/teams.
Gen Z all genders age 18-25 confident people with a unique sense of style and an interest in modeling. No experience required.
You must live in Oregon or Washington to apply. Talent age 18+ must be fully vaccinated (pending medical/religious exemptions) to be hired. We cannot hire current 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: Commercial video shoot
UNION STATUS: Non-union
SHOOT LOCATION: Portland, OR
SHOOT DATES: Fri 6/17 - Fri 6/24 (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: $125 per hour (4-10 hours)
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 reimbursment 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/perpetuity for internal use.
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. Talent age 18+ must be fully vaccinated, 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 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.
HOW TO APPLY
Please choose the (1) sport you are most skilled in. Do not submit multiple applications. Women and non-binary people, we prefer you submit for Soccer or Basketball if you have skills in those areas!
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. A photo in athletic attire is great, if possible!
(5-7) Audition photos/videos. We will need some photos of you that are relevant to the role you are applying for. It should be obvious in your photos which role you are applying for! We prefer existing photos (not new shots) whenever possible. You can include videos in the photo slots, if available.
Runners photos from races, photos of you trail running, etc.
Hikers photos of you hiking/backpacking, photos of you in nature, etc.
Soccer Players photos of you playing soccer (from matches or just some footwork if submitting video). For soccer, we strongly prefer you include the following 2 videos with your submission. Please note you would be needed for earlier shoot dates (Fri 6/3 or Mon 6/6) than listed.
30-60 second video of you demonstrating footwork
An existing clip from a match.
Basketball Players photos of you playing basketball
Gen Z this is a modeling role. We’re looking for photos showing off your unique sense of style, or shots from your modeling portfolio.
(1-3) Additional Photos (optional)
If you also do one of the other sports listed, or want to show some modeling portfolio shots, this is a great place for that!
You can also upload other photos of you being active/doing sports (e.g. rock climbing if you’re applying for a hiking role, or dance shots). Nike loves to see people with multiple sport backgrounds.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Rolling
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, 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.