$6,000 Financial Company Commercial Casting Call for Military Veterans
Casting Call for People with Special Relationship to Pets or Animals – Financial Company Campaign (Greater Toronto Area)
Job Description: The Casting Group is seeking people in the Greater Toronto Area who have a unique bond with a pet or animal, such as military veterans with service dogs, for an upcoming campaign for a major financial institution. This is a non-union project, and we are looking for real people who can authentically share their stories about the special connection they have with their animals.
Job Responsibilities:
- Participate in a video shoot where you will share your personal story and the special bond you have with your pet or animal.
- Follow the direction of the production team to create engaging and heartfelt content for the campaign.
- Be available for the entire duration of the shoot, which is typically one day.
Requirements:
- Must have a special relationship with a pet or animal (e.g., service dog, therapy animal, etc.).
- Must be available to work as a local hire in the Greater Toronto Area.
- Prior experience is not required, but participants must be comfortable on camera.
- Open to all ages, genders, and ethnicities.
Compensation Details:
- Session Rate: $600 for a 10-hour day
- Overtime: $90/hour
- Wardrobe Fitting: $75 for 2 hours (if required)
- Wardrobe Overtime: $37/hour (if required)
- Usage Fee: $5000 for a 2-year usage period (must appear in the final edit for buyout)
- Additional Usage Option: Option for an additional 2-year buyout at $6000
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- Perform as a bodybuilder or strong man in a professional commercial campaign.
- Participate in movement and ballet-inspired scenes for the production.
- Attend required rehearsals, wardrobe fitting, and filming.
- Take direction and perform physical movements comfortably on camera.
- Eat the featured protein bar product during filming.
Requirements
- Male talent ages 20–50.
- Must have a bodybuilder, strong man, or similarly big, broad, and powerful physique.
- Must have a warm, friendly, and approachable presence.
- Dance or movement experience is a plus but not required.
- Must be comfortable performing ballet-inspired movement.
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- Comfortable demonstrating culinary techniques on camera.
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Female, Asian cellists
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Open to talent across Canada
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Participate in a commercial and/or print shoot promoting children’s skincare
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Perform simple, joyful actions while interacting naturally on camera
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Follow light direction from the production team to ensure relaxed, real moments are captured
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Represent inclusive beauty and personality across media platforms
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Children ages 4–7
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Must not be allergic to Aveeno skincare products
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Casting for the following roles:
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Chinese or Asian/White mixed girl (makeup play)
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White boy (active and adventurous)
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East Asian boy (Chinese, Japanese, Korean, or Taiwanese)
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Hispanic or South Asian girl
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Black girl
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Must be local to Toronto or able to work as a local hire
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Wardrobe: $75 for up to 2 hours
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Session Fee: $600 for an 8-hour shoot day
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Backup Session Fee: $600
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$5400 for motion and print (Broadcast TV, Digital, Social – 2 Years)
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$2700 for print use only (OOH/Worldwide – 2 Years)
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2 kids will appear in motion and print; 3 will appear in print-only
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Buyout is campaign-based and dependent on final cut
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