Casting Call Job Description: Passionate Small Business Owners for National Commercial
Job Details: Milo Casting is searching for passionate small business owners of all kinds in Ontario to feature in a national commercial. The commercial aims to showcase the diverse range of small businesses operating in the region. Whether you own a restaurant, a retail shop, a trade-related business, or offer personal services, we want to hear from you!
Job Responsibilities: Selected small business owners will be featured in a national commercial, representing their businesses and the entrepreneurial spirit of Ontario. During the shoot, you will be required to share insights and experiences related to running your business. Previous on-set experience is not necessary; we are looking for authentic and real business owners who are passionate about their ventures.
Requirements:
- Age: Small business owners aged 25 to 60+ years old.
- Location: Ontario, Canada (ONTARIO RESIDENTS ONLY).
- Business Type: Open to ANY small businesses, ranging from 2 to 20+ employees, including but not limited to:
- Food/Hospitality (e.g., Restaurants, Cafes, Bakeries, Tea Shops, Wine Shops, Catering, Food Trucks, etc.).
- Warehouse / Manufacturing (e.g., E-commerce Retailers, Logistics & Distribution Companies, Wholesale Distributors, Electronics and Technology Companies, etc.).
- Trade Workers (e.g., Construction Company / Contractors, Home Renovation, Landscaping, Handyman services, Janitorial services, etc.).
- Business Services (e.g., IT Support or Consulting Services, Mobile App Development, Product Subscription Box Company, etc.).
- Retail Shops (e.g., Shoe Store, Boutique Clothing Store, Bookstore/Comic bookstores, Florist or Flower Shop, Equipment store, Antique Store, Honey Maker, Etsy store owner, etc.).
- Personal Services (e.g., Yoga Studio or Wellness Center, Hair Salon or Barbershop, Nail Salon or Spa, Photography Studio or Services, Event Planning or Wedding Planning Services, etc.).
Compensation Details: Business owners selected for this campaign will receive:
- Payment: $3500 for their involvement in the commercial shoot.
- Locations Fee: Additional $2500+ if the shoot is conducted at your premises (outside of peak business hours wherever possible).
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