GROUNDGLASS is a premier casting company, we cast people just like you in commercials for brands such as Tim Hortons, Unilever, Johnnie Walker and Hyundai.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND ONLY APPLY IF YOU FIT THE CRITERIA.
CASTING PEOPLE, 18 YRS+, IN THE GREATER TORONTO AREA, TO HELP PROMOTE BREAKING BARRIERS IN THE WORKPLACE IN A MEANINGFUL COMMERCIAL!
RECEIVE $750-$3,250+, FOR ONE DAY OF FILMING.
WE’RE SEEKING PEOPLE WHO HAVE FACED AND OVERCOME BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT DUE TO THEIR RACE, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, DISABILITY, ETC. IF SELECTED, YOUR STORY, EXPERIENCE, AND PARTICIPATION WILL HELP PROMOTE A MAJOR JOB WEBSITE BRAND AS IT SEEKS TO CREATE MORE EQUITABLE WORKPLACES.
WE ARE INTERESTED IN SHOWCASING AND CELEBRATING YOUR SUCCESS, NO MATTER HOW BIG OR SMALL. WE’RE OPEN TO ALL KINDS OF STORIES AND YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE CURRENTLY EMPLOYED TO PARTICIPATE!
We’re interested in people who work in a number of different sectors including but not limited to: construction, healthcare, retail, sales, banking, law, accounting, engineering, media, arts and IT/tech.
PLEASE NOTE:
- – This is a non-union project. No acting experience is required, however, you should be outgoing and comfortable being filmed and taking direction.
- – 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 a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
- – If shortlisted, you MUST be available for a brief online interview with the director during the week of October 18th. You will only be required briefly on one day.
- – If selected, you MUST be available for a COVID test between October 31st – November 3rd. You will only be required briefly on one day.
- – If selected, you MUST be available for a wardrobe appointment between October 31st – November 3rd. You will only be required briefly on one day.
- – If selected, you MUST be available for filming between November 5th – 7th. You will only be required on one day, but must keep all the dates available until booked.
- – If booked, you will receive $75 for a covid test appointment, $100 for a wardrobe appointment (if required), and $750 for one day of filming. If your footage is in the final commercial, you will receive an additional $2,500-$4,500, depending on use.
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