Jigsaw Casting is seeking Male Teenagers for one of these roles: Drummer/Musician, BMX Rider/Skater and Basketball Player for a Retail Campaign in Toronto!
We are looking for the following Male Teen roles, ALL talent MUST fit the specific sample sizes of US Medium T shirt, jacket, shorts / 32 x 32 jeans or long Pants to apply, please DO NOT submit your Teen if he does not fit those sizes.
1. Male BMX Rider. Age 15 to 18. Must be skilled at riding BMX. This person has an adventurous, high-octane attitude for life. He will be seen riding different types of action-sporting equipment outside on the CONCRETE PLAYGROUND. This will mainly involve BMX along with other wheel-based sports; such as micro scooter, rollerblades, skateboard etc. Please do not limit, if your son only rides a BMX and not other wheel based equipment, that’s fine too.
2. Male Drummer / Musician. Age 15 to 18. He likes to rock out by playing DRUMS. We are also open to those who play other musical instruments such as a guitar or any surprising instruments. He knows the groove and likes to move. We are not recording sound but would like to see someone looking the part.
3. Male Basketball Players. Age 15 to 18. Must be a skilled basketball player. He is going to be dribbling, passing and shooting hoops in the GYM.
THIS IS A NON UNION PROJECT.
Compensation based on per person rate. If selected:
* Recall Fitting: $75.00.
* Final Wardrobe: $75.00.
* Standby Talent: $500.00
* Session Fee: $500.00.
* Buyout Fee: $3500.00. *Includes all lifts, edits, versions and is based on survival of the edit.
Deadline to submit: Monday April 24, 2023 at 10am EDT.
Must be available for these dates in Toronto:
-Pre Recall Wardrobe Call: In person at Jigsaw: April 26th.(After school 3:30 to 8pm)
-Recall: April 27th in Studio at Jigsaw. (After school 3:30 to 8pm)
-Wardrobe: May 4 or 5th, 2023.
-Shoot Date: May 6, 7 or 8 (TBD Which Day Needed). Some talent may work 2 days.
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