Casting Call: Holocaust Project – Authentic Accents Needed
Project Description: We are currently producing a heartfelt and significant Holocaust project aimed at bringing historical events to life through authentic storytelling. This project seeks to educate and remind audiences of the past with respect and accuracy. As part of this endeavor, we are looking for young individuals with specific linguistic talents.
Job Details:
- Dates of Availability: Must be available for one day between March 7th and March 11th (exact date to be determined).
- Compensation: $600.00 honorarium if selected.
- Type: Non-union campaign.
- Work Environment: Professional, respectful, and supportive.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide voice-over work with an authentic Hungarian, Dutch, or Polish accent while speaking English. The content will be provided and direction given on tone and pace.
- Work under the direction of the project’s voice director to ensure your delivery matches the project’s emotional and educational goals.
- Be available for the entire day of recording to accommodate any schedule adjustments or additional takes as needed.
Requirements:
- Age: Must be between 10 to 18 years old, any gender.
- Language Skills: Must have an authentic Hungarian, Dutch, or Polish accent while speaking English. This authenticity is crucial to the project’s integrity and educational goals.
- Experience: Previous voice acting experience is not required, but the ability to follow direction and convey emotions through voice is essential.
- Legal: If under the age of 18, must have consent from a parent or guardian to participate.
- Availability: Must be fully available for one day between March 7th and March 11th, with the specific date to be confirmed.
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Job Description
An exciting opportunity is open for voice over performers to bring unique storytelling experiences to life. This project blends foley, sound, and music to create engaging audio-only productions. We’re looking for diverse voices with soulful, youthful, growly, or childlike qualities to deliver compelling performances for short recording engagements.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform assigned scripts with creativity and interpretation
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Bring unique character voices and tones to audio storytelling projects
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Collaborate with production teams on content themes and delivery style
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Record high-quality audio either from a home studio or designated studio space
Requirements
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Age 18+
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Unique, versatile voice with ability to adapt to various character types
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Access to a professional home-studio set-up or ability to record in studio (Calgary, Hamilton, or Toronto may be provided)
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Comfortable working with sensitive topics (themes may include social issues such as discrimination or violence)
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Submission of CV/headshot and demo read with application
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ACTRA membership required
Compensation
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Union project (ACTRA – Scale, AC Sec. F)
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Approximate engagement is up to 2 days per performer