Casting Call for Newborns and Their Families
Job Description
A commercial shoot for a baby products brand is looking for young parents (single or couples) with newborns (ages 0-6 months). Those selected will travel to Vancouver for filming, with all travel and accommodation expenses covered. The commercial will highlight tender moments between parents and their babies in a warm and family-friendly setting.
Job Responsibilities
- Participate in a professional commercial shoot showcasing natural interactions with your baby
- Engage in scenes that include holding, bathing, and playing with your baby
- Follow directions from the production team to capture authentic and heartwarming moments
Requirements
- Parents aged 20-35, based in the Greater Toronto Area
- Babies must be 0-6 months old with no visible skin sensitivities
- Must be comfortable being filmed in close, intimate family settings
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
- Available for travel to Vancouver from March 15-22 (4 consecutive filming days)
- Must be available for a brief in-person audition in Toronto
- Outgoing and comfortable on camera (no acting experience required)
Compensation
- Families selected will receive between $3,600 and $33,600+
- Additional payments include:
- $600 per travel day
- $600 per hold/down day
- $600 per filming day
- $75 per diem per family member/chaperone
- Grandparents are also welcome to apply
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Job Description
A non-union hand demo project is seeking African-American talent to showcase their hands for a commercial-style shoot. This role focuses on close-up hand modeling, requiring clean, well-maintained hands suitable for professional filming. Selected talent will participate in a full-day shoot in a controlled production environment.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform hand modeling for close-up demo shots
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Follow precise direction from the production team
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Maintain consistency in hand positioning and movements
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Be available for a full-day shoot including potential overtime
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Arrive prepared with clean, well-groomed hands
Requirements
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African-American male or female
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Ages 20–60
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Must not have any visible tattoos on hands
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Must have well-maintained, camera-ready hands
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Comfortable with close-up filming and detailed direction
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Must be able to work as a local hire in Toronto
Compensation
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$600 flat rate
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12-hour shoot plus 1-hour lunch
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Overtime provided if applicable
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Subject to 15% agency commission