CASTING SOUTH ASIAN MEN!
RECEIVE $800-$3,000+, IF SELECTED.
CASTING OUTGOING INDIAN/SOUTH ASIAN MEN, 20-70 YRS OLD, FOR A MEANINGFUL MAJOR BANK BRAND COMMERCIAL!
We’re seeking South Asian men, in the GTA who are proudly Canadian (by birth, or by immigration). Additionally, if you have a father, son, uncle or nephew, please feel free to apply with them as we are telling a wonderful multi-generational story.
Did you, your parents or grandparents immigrate to Canada from India or South Asia? Are you proud to have built a life in Canada, or of your father/grandfather for having done so? If so, we want to hear from you!
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND ONLY APPLY IF YOU FIT THE CRITERIA:
– If you are represented by a talent agent, please double check with them that they have not submitted you for this project.
– All of the following notes and form questions must apply to you, and if applicable, everyone you are applying with.
– This is an ACTRA project, open to non-union individuals and no acting experience is required, however, you should be outgoing and comfortable being interviewed on camera.
– 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: http://www.cpat.ca
– To apply, you MUST be legally eligible to work in Canada.
– To participate, you MUST be fully vaccinated.
– To participate, you MUST be able to film in the GTA.
– If shortlisted, you MUST be available for a brief online interview with the director on April 27th.
– If selected, you MUST be available for a PCR COVID test on May 1st.
– If selected, you MUST be available for a wardrobe appointment on May 2nd.
– If selected, you MUST be available for filming on May 4th.
– If booked, you will receive $100+ for a covid test appointment, $100+ for a wardrobe fitting appointment, $800+ for the shoot day and an additional $2,000+ if your footage is in the final commercial.
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