Jigsaw Casting is seeking a set of South Asian Women who are sisters, family members or friends, ages 60 to 75 for an HSBC Campaign in Toronto!
Pays $3000.00
Do you have any sisters or friends you enjoy cooking with? We are looking for 2 South Asian grandmothers / female seniors. They could be sisters, sister in laws, family members or friends, ages between 60 to 75 years old and they have come from different states in India / Sri Lanka / Pakistan. They are comfortable in front of the camera and are delighted to share their opinions and personal anecdotes. They must love to cook and have always used food to connect with their family or bring their family together.
**Please note, it is fine if they are not a grandmother yet, as long as they fit the age range of 60 to 75. Ideally they both speak English. Accents are welcome! OPEN TO INDIVIDUALS APPLYING ALONE AS WELL.
IF YOU KNOW OF SOMEONE, PLEASE PASS THIS ON.
If selected: Pay is $3,000 per person. COVID test will be required prior to the shoot. This is an ACTRA 706 campaign, non union members are welcome to apply. No previous acting experience is required.
Deadline to submit: February 25, 2022 at 9am EST.
Must be available for these key dates:
- ZOOM Recall: February 28, 2022. (approx. 15 mins)
- COVID test: March 1st, 2022. End of day.
- Wardrobe: March 2nd, 2022.
- Shoot Date: March 4th, 2022.
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