CASTING FOR HIGH STREET BRAND
We are looking for:
- Real people rather than actors.
We are looking for groups of two up to five (neighbours / family / friends / flatmates etc). Aged 18+
Filming will be a recorded food event, and will take place near London. The selected cast will be needed for 1 or 2 days of filming between 6th-8th June 2023 (dates and times TBC). Cast might also be invited to a wardrobe fitting.
Payment info (per person)
- £1,500 (which covers one day of filming, a wardrobe fitting a fee for appearing in the campaign)
- Additional £350 for a 2nd shoot day (if required)
- An additional £1,500 if they featured in final TV materials
CASTING GROUPS – individuals, pairs or groups of around 5:
1) WOMEN’S GROUP MEMBERS (e.g.WI) / GROUP OF FRIENDS – women aged 60+ who love a chat over a cup of tea and something delicious served with jam.
2) B&B OWNERS (couples or individuals) – must actually own/run an upmarket B&B. Welcoming hosts who pride themselves on their cooked breakfasts, with knowledge of quality ingredients.
3) BBQ ENTHUSIASTS – men and women aged 30s-50s. Outdoorsy. Passionate about meat. The type of people who own a top BBQ or smoker, are passionate about wood chips and different cooking methods. BBQ whenever they can.
4) POSH FOODIES / LOVERS OF THE FINER THINGS – genuine posh accents are a must!
5) HIPSTERS / TRENDY YOUNG PROFESSIONALS – men and women, 20s-40s. People who spend a lot of time in coffee shops – maybe that’s where they work when they’re not in the office. They know their coffee well and actively choose places that serve the best coffee / sourdough sandwiches over others. Cool-looking. They care about quality ingredients.
6) AVID RAMBLERS / AVID PICNICKERS – men and women, 30s-70s. Fit-looking. Individuals (not part of a walking group). Outdoorsy.
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