NOW CASTING
PROJECT SHAWARMA
Commercial
NON-UNION
Run or Usage: 12-month Broadcast
Conflicts: None
Shoot Dates: Feb 13th – 14th, 2023
Rate of Pay: $500/session, $500 buyout (all-inclusive)
Location: GTA
ROLES
- [MOM] 50 to 55 years old; Middle Eastern, South Asian; woman. Gives off a stern vibe that you wouldn’t want to mess with, and watching someone else mess with her has you expecting trouble.
- [DAUGHTER] 15 to 16 years old; Middle Eastern, South Asian; girl. Gives off a playful-troublemaker vibe. You can’t help but root for her.
- [LUMBERJACK] 30 to 40 years old; white; man. Heavy build. Thick and bushy beard, stoic face. The kind of guy you wouldn’t mess with.
- [TEENAGER] 15 to 16 years old; South Asian; boy. A bit nerdy. The type that’s never interacted with a girl outside of his family.
- [INSTAGRAM MODEL] 18 to 22 years old; East Asian; woman. Gives off a flirty vibe. Knows she can use her charms to get what she wants.
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Perform a professional pen spin on camera (must be highly consistent and camera-ready).
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