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$4,000 Commercial Casting Call for Small Business Owners

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Commercial Casting Call for Small Business Owners

CASTING REAL PEOPLE!
RECEIVE $750-$4,000+, FOR ONE DAY OF FILMING, IF SELECTED
 
CASTING SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS IN THE GREATER TORONTO AND SURROUNDING AREA. PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST HAVE A LOYAL CUSTOMER OR CLIENT WHO WILL RECOMMEND YOUR BUSINESS AND BE A PART OF FILMING (THEY WILL ALSO BE COMPENSATED). THIS FINANCIAL SERVICES CAMPAIGN IS TO PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF SMALL BUSINESSES IN OUR COMMUNITIES.
 
We’re seeking business owners, 18+, in the Greater Toronto Area, who have a brick and mortar location and a loyal customer/regular who will promote the business on camera.
 
Are you proud to be building a community through your business? Do you have a customer who genuinely loves your business? If so, we want to hear from you!
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED YOU MUST HAVE A BRICK AND MORTAR LOCATION. HOME BUSINESSES AND VIRTUAL/ONLINE ONLY BUSINESSES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
 
PLEASE NOTE:
  • This is an ACTRA 706C job. No acting experience is required, however, you should be outgoing and comfortable being filmed and interviewed.
  • Strict COVID-19 safety protocol will be adhered to during the production of this commercial and it will be produced in accordance with public health guidelines at the time of filming. For more information, please visit: https://www.theaccp.tv/
  • To apply, you MUST be legally eligible to work in Canada.
  • To participate, you MUST be fully vaccinated.
  • To participate, you MUST be able to film in the Greater Toronto Area.
  • If shortlisted, you MUST be available for a brief online interview with the director on Sept 15th.
  • If selected, you MUST be available for a COVID test between Sept 22nd – 23rd. You will only be required briefly on one day.
  • If selected, you MUST be available for a wardrobe appointment between Sept 22nd – 23rd. You will only be required briefly on one day.
  • If selected, you MUST be available for filming on Sept 24th or 25th. You will only be required for one day of filming.
  • If booked, you will receive $100 for a covid test appointment, $75 for a wardrobe appointment and $750 for one day of filming. If your footage is in the final commercial, you will receive an additional $1,250 for its use. If your business is selected for filming, you will receive $2,000 as a location fee.
IF SHORTLISTED, YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED ON OR BEFORE SEPT 14TH.
 
THANKS FOR APPLYING!
 
GROUNDGLASS is a premier casting company, we cast people just like you in commercials for brands such as Tim Hortons, Unilever, Johnnie Walker and Chevrolet.

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