Casting Call for Fun Commercial – Toronto Area
Job Description:
We are seeking outgoing individuals, aged 20-45, from the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) who know someone that can’t stand the sound of loud eating. This is for a top-secret, non-union project, and the friend, family member, or colleague you are referring must not know that you are applying. This fun commercial will involve capturing reactions and interviews, and no prior acting experience is required!
Job Responsibilities:
- Refer a friend, family member, or colleague who hates the sound of loud eating without them knowing.
- Participate in an on-camera interview and engage in filming scenarios where reactions are captured.
- Follow the direction of the production team for both interview and on-set filming.
- Attend all necessary pre-production appointments, including a virtual wardrobe fitting and potential in-person interviews.
Requirements:
- Must be between the ages of 20-45.
- Legally eligible to work in Canada.
- Must be able to film in Toronto.
- Comfortable being filmed and interviewed on camera.
- Outgoing personality with a willingness to engage in a fun, light-hearted project.
- Available for a brief virtual wardrobe fitting and in-person interview if shortlisted.
Compensation Details:
- Pay: $825 to $2,325 for one day of filming.
- $75 for a wardrobe appointment if selected.
- $750 if your likeness is used in the final commercial, with an additional $1,500 usage fee.
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