NOW CASTING PROJECT UNIVERSITY – NON UNION
An instructional video for a university that educates students and staff on what to do in the case of an active shooter or intruder.
Proof of vaccination and a COVID screening form will need to be completed prior to the shoot.
Filming: Saturday April 30, 2022 in Toronto, ON
Rate: $300 – approx. 3 hours
Role:
SOC – UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Male and Female. 19 – 25 yrs. All Ethnicities.
Summary: Students will sit in a lecture hall. They will hear a loud noise and respond by fleeing the location and seeking safety outside.
Students run down a hallway and hide in a classroom. They realize that the door cannot be locked. They grab a hold of classroom items and prepare to defend themselves.
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