Impossible Casting

Real People Casting Call for Starbucks Refreshers® Ad Campaign

Job Description
Impossible Casting is seeking real people and genuine fans of Starbucks Refreshers® for a potential national advertisement. This is not an acting role; the campaign requires authentic, non-professional individuals to share their honest opinions on camera about a new product. Selected participants may be featured in a Starbucks commercial.

Job Responsibilities

• If selected from the initial application, submit a short video audition answering provided questions.

• If booked, spend one day filming 2-3 unedited testimonial videos (3-5 minutes each).

• Provide authentic, honest feedback about the Starbucks Refreshers® Concentrate product.

• Comply with all FTC guidelines regarding endorsements and disclosures if selected for the final ad.

Requirements

• Must be a genuine fan of Starbucks Refreshers® beverages.

• U.S. legal residents only.

• Non-professional individuals only (no professional actors or models).

• No personal or family connections to Starbucks or Nestlé are permitted.

• Must be willing to participate in a multi-step audition process without initial compensation.

Compensation

• There is no compensation for the audition process.

• If booked and your content is used in the final advertisement, you will receive compensation as outlined in a separate talent agreement upon booking.

Casting Call: SENIORS WITH A NEW LIFE AND PASSION

Job Detail: Impossible Casting seeks energetic seniors who are charismatic examples of living life to the fullest. The casting call is for a health insurance company that provides coverage for individuals aged 65 and above. The selected seniors will be featured in a video and print series showcasing their inspiring stories of challenging misconceptions about aging in America. This project highlights seniors who embrace “retirement” as opportunities for new pursuits and demonstrate a passion for life.

Job Responsibilities: Selected candidates will be expected to participate in a one-day shoot, either at the end of August or early September, in various locations across the United States. During the shoot, seniors will share their unique stories, experiences, and passions that challenge conventional notions of aging. They will interact with the production team, participate in interviews, and potentially engage in activities related to their desires or hobbies.

Requirements:

• Candidates must be 65 years old or above.
• All applicants must be currently living in the United States.
• They should be active, energetic, and passionate about their pursuits.
• Ideal candidates include individuals who are artists, dancers, craftspeople, college students, hikers, kayakers, foragers, metal sculptors, muralists, artisans, builders, gallery owners, arts educators, community organizers, filmmakers, animal sanctuary founders, goat yoga enthusiasts, ballet dancers, or tour guides.
• Availability for a one-day shoot at the end of August or early September is mandatory.

Compensation Details:

• Client: Pharma (Health Insurance Company)
• Type: Video and Print
• Shoot Date: One-day shoot at the end of August or early September.
• Shoot Location: Nationwide (United States)
• Usage: Buyout
• Rate: $500 per day

Job Title: CASTING FOR INSURANCE SPOT – Real People Nationwide

Job Details: Impossible (Impossiblenyc.com) seeks real people with heartfelt stories about objects that connect them to someone they have lost. This casting call is for a life insurance company’s upcoming branded content/commercial campaign. The production is non-union and unscripted, aiming to film for two days in August or September 2023, where the selected individual resides. We are casting individuals within the continental United States. The content will be used across digital, social, and broadcast platforms. Selected candidates will be professionally compensated for the two-day shoot.

Job Responsibilities: Selected candidates must share their personal stories about an object left behind by a loved one they have lost. The report will focus on how the thing represents the life lived by the departed, the values it embodies, and the strength it provides to move forward after the loss. The storytelling should be sincere, emotional, and authentic, reflecting the importance of the object in their lives.

Requirements:

• We are seeking ordinary people who have experienced the loss of a loved one and have a meaningful object connecting them to that person.
• No prior acting experience is necessary; we welcome genuine, heartfelt storytellers.
• Candidates must be residing within the continental US.
• Availability for a 2-day shoot in August or September 2023.

Compensation Details: Selected individuals will be professionally compensated for participating in the two-day shoot. Specific compensation details will be provided upon selection.

Submission: If you have a touching and meaningful story about an object that ties you to someone you have lost, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit the following information:

1. Your full name and contact details (email, phone number).
2. Briefly describe yourself and your connection to your lost loved one.
3. A detailed story about the object and its significance in your life, including the emotions and memories associated with it.
4. A recent photograph of yourself.

Please submit your application now.

Note: By submitting your application, you agree to use your story and likeness in the life insurance company’s branded content/commercial campaign.

We look forward to hearing your heartfelt stories and sharing the power of ordinary objects in honoring the memories of lost loved ones. Apply now!