Grandma Kitchen Home Videos Wanted for Nostalgic TV Commercial (Paid)
Job Description
A nostalgic TV commercial project is seeking real vintage home videos and photos of grandmothers baking or cooking in the kitchen from the mid-1980s through the early 2000s. This casting is focused on authentic “family camcorder” moments—home movies shot on VHS, Hi8, MiniDV, or similar formats—capturing the warmth of grandmas in their element. If you or your family has classic footage of grandma cooking, baking, teaching recipes, or simply spending time in the kitchen, this is a paid licensing opportunity.
Job Responsibilities
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Submit real home video footage and/or photos featuring a grandmother cooking or baking
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Provide basic details about when and where the footage was recorded
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Confirm you have the rights/permission to share the footage for potential commercial use
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Respond to follow-up requests from production if your materials are selected
Requirements
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Real home videos or photos of grandmothers in the kitchen (baking/cooking)
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Footage timeframe: mid-80s through early 2000s (approx. 1985–2005)
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Any format accepted (VHS/camcorder-style footage encouraged)
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Must be able to share/transfer files or digitize tapes if requested
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Must be able to confirm usage permissions for the submitted materials
Compensation
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Paid licensing opportunity
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Pays a minimum of $2,500 (if selected)
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