CASTING REAL PEOPLE!
RECEIVE $750-$2,250+, IF SELECTED.
URGENTLY CASTING PEOPLE WHO DO COOL THINGS, BIG AND SMALL, TO HELP THE ENVIRONMENT FOR A MEANINGFUL QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANT COMMERCIAL!
DO YOU COMPOST IN YOUR BACKYARD? DO YOU TURN PLASTIC INTO ART? DO YOU GROW YOUR OWN VEGGIES?
We’re seeking outgoing individuals of all ages (including children) across Canada who do things, little or big, to be environmentally friendly.
Are you a field biologist who collects water samples, an Indigenous person who fishes for sustenance? Are you trying to create zero waste? like commit to filling just one masons jar of garbage you produce each week? If so, we want to hear from you!
PLEASE NOTE:
– This is a non-union project. No acting experience is required, however, you should be outgoing and comfortable being filmed and interviewed.
– Strict COVID-19 safety protocol will be adhered to during the production of this commercial and it will be produced in accordance with public health guidelines at the time of filming. For more information, please visit: https://www.theaccp.tv/
– To apply, you MUST be legally eligible to work in Canada.
– To participate, you MUST be fully vaccinated.
– If shortlisted, you MUST be available for a brief online interview with the director on March 14th.
– If selected, you MUST be available for a COVID test between March 16th and 20th. You will only be required briefly on one day.
– If selected, you MUST be available for a wardrobe appointment between March 16th and 20th. You will only be required briefly on one day.
– If selected, you MUST be available for filming between March 21st and 23rd. You will only be required for one day of filming.
– If booked, you will each receive $75 for a covid test appointment, $75 for a wardrobe appointment and $750 for one day of filming. If your footage is in the final commercial, you will receive an additional $1,500-$2,000 depending on its use.
– If booked and filming takes place at your home or place of work, you (or the business owner) will receive $500 as a location fee.
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