Casting Call: Parent(s) and Baby for Baby Formula Commercial
Job Description: Groundglass, a premier casting company known for working with top brands like Tim Hortons, Unilever, Johnnie Walker, and Hyundai, is casting parent(s) and their 3-16 month old baby in the Greater Toronto Area for a fun baby formula commercial. This is a fantastic opportunity for you and your baby to be featured in a high-profile advertisement.
Job Responsibilities:
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Participate in a commercial shoot with your baby.
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Follow the direction of the production team to capture the desired footage.
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Ensure your baby is comfortable and safe during the filming process.
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Be available for a brief interview with the director if shortlisted.
Requirements:
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Parent(s): Age 25-45 years old.
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Baby: Age 3-16 months old and must be able to take a bottle.
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Must be outgoing and comfortable being filmed and interviewed.
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Must be legally eligible to work in Canada (Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident).
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Must be able to film in Toronto.
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Must be available for a brief interview with the director on July 22nd if shortlisted.
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Must be available for filming on July 30th and/or 31st.
Compensation:
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Pay rate: $675 – $2675 each for one day of filming.
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$75 for a virtual wardrobe appointment.
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$600 for one day of filming.
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Additional $2000 (adults) / $1500 (babies) if your footage is in the final commercial.
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- Must be a Taylor Swift fan.
- Open to individuals and pairs of all ages, genders, and ethnicities.
- Must be available for the shoot in Toronto on September 18th.
- Non-union participants only.
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- $200 honorarium for a one-hour shoot.
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- Utilize your own metal detecting equipment to perform searches in designated areas as directed by the production team.
- Follow the guidance of the director and other crew members to capture the necessary footage for the campaign.
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Requirements:
- Must be 40 years old or older.
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- Work collaboratively with the director and other crew members to achieve the desired visual effects for the campaign.
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Requirements:
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Job Responsibilities:
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- Share personal stories and experiences related to menopause symptoms.
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Requirements:
- Women aged 38 to 63 of diverse backgrounds.
- Must be comfortable sharing personal experiences and displaying vulnerability on camera.
- Ability to convey real and relatable emotions.
- Non-union talent only.
- Must be available for a recall via Zoom on August 26 and for wardrobe fitting on either August 30 or September 3.
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