Jigsaw Casting is seeking various Individuals who speaks with the following accents and/or languages for an Innovation Technology Campaign in Toronto
**This is filming in Toronto but we are open to individuals across Canada who do not live in the GTA. Travel and Accommodation will be provided.
Looking for the following roles:
- Dutch Speaker – Must be able to speak Dutch fluently. Age 30 to 55.
- Japanese Speaker – Must be able to speak Japanese fluently. Age 30 to 55.
- French (France) Speaking Little Girl – Must be someone who speaks French from France and not Quebecois French. Age 8 to 12. Please also submit her dad if he is available, he is non speaking in this campaign. Dad should be around 35 to 55. If dad is N/A. Daughter can still apply alone.
- German Speaker – Must be able to speak German fluently. He or she doesn’t have to be from Germany as long as they speak German. Age 30 – 55.
- Chinese / Singaporean Accent Person – Looking for a Chinese Individual who speaks English with a Singaporean accent. He or she will only speak English in this campaign. Age 30 to 55.
- Female with an Australian accent – Age 30 to 55 years old. With an Australian Accent OR can Fake an Australian accent perfectly! Bonus if she has red hair but please do not limit.
- Person who speaks with a British/ London Accent – Age 40 to 55 years old. Who has either an authentic British / London Accent or Can fake one perfectly. Ideally a Male with a Black, South Asian, Asian or Middle Eastern background but please do not limit.
IF YOU KNOW OF SOMEONE, PLEASE PASS THIS ON!
This is a non union campaign. If selected, pay is $2,500 per person. COVID test will be required prior to shooting.
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