Casting Call for Japanese and Korean Men and Women in Greater Toronto Area
Job Description: We are on the lookout for Japanese and Korean men and women, aged 30-65, who are outgoing and comfortable being filmed. This is a unique opportunity to participate in a non-union project that celebrates cultural diversity. No prior acting experience is required.
Job Responsibilities:
- Participate in a professional video shoot and possibly an interview.
- Attend a wardrobe appointment for fitting.
- Collaborate with the director and crew to achieve the desired performance.
Requirements:
- Must be of Japanese or Korean descent.
- Aged between 30 and 65 years.
- Outgoing personality and comfortable being filmed and interviewed.
- Legally eligible to work in Canada.
- Available to film in the Greater Toronto Area.
- Available for a brief audition with the director on June 26th if shortlisted.
- Available for a wardrobe appointment on July 6th (approximately 2 hours).
- Available for filming on July 7th and/or July 8th.
Compensation Details:
- $75 for the wardrobe appointment.
- $500 for one day of filming.
- If your footage/stills are used in the final commercial, you will receive up to an additional $8,000 for its use.
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