Jigsaw Casting is seeking various roles
- Deaf or HOH Adults and Kids who are proficient in ASL
- A Multi generation South Asian or South East Asian Family
- A Dad with his baby/twins for a Telecom Campaign in Toronto!
We are looking for the following roles:
1. Deaf or HOH Individuals. Ages 8 to 80. Must know ASL.
2. Multi Generation Family – Either of South East Asian or South Asian descent. All
ages. A family with one or both grandparents. Uncles and aunts are welcome to apply
with the family too.
3. A dad with his baby.. (open to 1 baby or 2 babies if they are twins) Dad’s age is open but the baby ideally is under 1 years old.
Compensation If selected:
Wardrobe $75. Covid Test (If separate day) $100.00. Possible Rehearsal After Wardrobe: $75 per hour (If needed). Session/day Fee: $500.00. 1 Year All Moving Media $4,000.00.
*Buyout includes all lifts, edits, versions and is based on survival of the edit. This is a non-union project.
Must be available on these dates in Toronto.
- ZOOM Recall Jan 24, 2023.
- Covid Test: Jan 28th or 29th, 2023.
- Wardrobe: Jan 30 or 31, 2023.
- Shoot Date: Feb 1 or 2, with Weather date hold Feb 3, 2023.
*If you are submitting as a family or dad with his baby, please have one person (adult) fill out the form on behalf of everyone.
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