CASTING CALL – TRAVEL CAMPAIGN – FILMING IN SYDNEY
We’re looking to cast people from all backgrounds and walks of life to feature in a campaign promoting safe travel. Looking for authentic, everyday people with stories to tell who match the descriptions below –
1. REAL FAMILY (European, Mediterranean background)
- a. Grandparents (70+ yrs)
- b. Parents (late 30s – 40s)
- c. Kids (7 – 12 yrs)
*The Grandparents + one of the Parents should be able to speak fluently in their native language.
2. SCUBA DIVER (25 – 55 yrs) – South East Asian background
*Must be able to speak fluently in their native language and must have some scuba diving experience
3. FIRST TIME SCUBA DIVERS (25 – 45 yrs) – all backgrounds
*Must be confident swimmers and keen to try scuba diving. Could have some scuba experience but not necessary.
4. FEMALES (25 – 30 yrs) – all backgrounds
5. REAL COUPLE (40s – 50s)
6. INDIVIDUALS (20s + 50s) – South American, Indian and Pakistani backgrounds
SHOOT DATES: 29th + 30th of November 2022 (1 x shoot day – TBC)
TALENT FEES:
- Selected Adult Talent will receive between $2,000 AUD – $5,500 AUD*
- Selected Child Talent will receive $1,500 AUD
*fees dependent on level of feature
**all fees are less tax, plus super
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