Casting Teens with Funky Hair/Fashion and Their Families – Non-Union Project
Job Description:
We are casting teens with unique or funky hair/fashion along with their families for an upcoming major campaign for a financial institution. We are seeking real people from the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) who are interested in sharing their stories and participating in this exciting project. Teens should be open to dyeing or cutting their hair if required.
Job Responsibilities:
- Participate in a professional commercial campaign as part of a family group.
- Follow direction from the production team and engage naturally in front of the camera.
- Be willing to make minor adjustments to appearance if needed (e.g., hair dye or cut for teens).
Requirements:
- Teens with unique, funky hairstyles or fashion sense.
- Families must also be available to participate in the commercial.
- Must be residents of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
- Comfortable in front of the camera and able to take direction well.
- Open to non-union talent only.
Compensation:
- $600 per session (10-hour day).
- $90 per hour for overtime.
- $75 for hair/makeup (2-hour session).
- $37 per hour for wardrobe (up to 5 hours).
- $5600 for 2-year usage if you are featured in the final edit (buyout).
- Additional 2-year usage options at $6000.
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