CASTING REAL PEOPLE!
RECEIVE $5,000, AND SOME INCREDIBLE PROMOTION FOR YOUR BRAND, IF SELECTED.
CASTING FEMALE CULINARY SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS ACROSS CANADA FOR A MEANINGFUL CREDIT CARD BRAND COMMERCIAL!
We’re seeking female culinary small business owners across Canada (coast to coast to coast), who are 25 or older. We’re excited to receive submissions from all kinds of entrepreneurs- restaurateurs, bakery owners, brewers, winemakers, cheese makers, caterers, spread makers, jam makers, sauce makers, etc.
We’re looking for outgoing women who have a “story behind the dream” and who have overcome obstacles/challenges.
We encourage submissions from the BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+ and disabled communities.
PLEASE NOTE:
– This is a NON-UNION project. 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 travel to film in Toronto. All associated travel fees will be covered.
- – If shortlisted, you MUST be available for a brief online interview with the director on August 17th and 18th. You will only be required briefly on one day.
- – If selected, you MUST be available for a COVID test between September 7th – 9th. You will only be required briefly on one day.
- – If selected, you MUST be available for a virtual (Zoom) wardrobe appointment between September 7th – 9th. You will only be required briefly on one day.
- – If selected, you MUST be available for filming between September 9th – 13th (TBC). You will only be required for one day of filming.
- – If booked, you will receive $100 for a covid test appointment, and $5,000 plus a brand promotion opportunity for your business.
- – If booked, travel fees and accommodations will be covered. You will also receive $500 per travel day and $100 per diem.
IF SHORTLISTED, YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 16TH
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