Ford Motors Casting: Athletes & Skilled Workers Needed for Stills Campaign
A new Ford Motors campaign is seeking highly skilled athletes and professionals for an action-packed stills shoot. This project is focused on authenticity, capturing individuals who live and breathe their sport or profession. Selected talent will be performing their activity on camera all day, so proficiency is a must. If you’re an experienced rock climber, cyclist, racer, trail runner, construction worker, or farmer, this is an incredible opportunity to showcase your skills in a major brand campaign.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform assigned sport or activity confidently and naturally on camera
- Follow creative direction from the production team
- Maintain stamina and professionalism throughout the shoot
Requirements
- Must be local to Los Angeles or Utah (travel provided from LA to Utah for select roles)
- Must be highly skilled in the sport or profession listed
- Comfortable being on camera for extended periods
- Willing to provide video submissions showcasing skills
Roles Available
- Rock Climbers (2 Males, Mid-20s to Late-30s) – Must be able to climb confidently, will perform rock climbing for the shoot
- Trail Cyclists (2 Males, 1 Female, Mid-20s to Late-30s) – Must have experience cycling on trails
- Racer (1 Female, Early 30s) – Must be a real racer with knowledge of handling gears
- Trail Runners (1 Male, 1 Female, Late-30s to Early-40s) – Must be experienced in trail running
- Construction Worker (1 Male, Late-50s) – All ethnicities welcome
- Gardener/Farmer (1 Female, Mid-40s) – Must have a natural, authentic look
Compensation
- Session Fee: $500 per 10-hour shoot day (+20% agent fee if applicable)
- Overtime: $75 per hour after 10 hours
- Usage Fee: $2,500 + 20% for 2-year global unlimited use
- Renewal Option: Additional 1-year term at $1,650 + 20% (if exercised)
- Payments processed via Extreme Reach (includes worker’s compensation)
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