TIFFANY COMPANY CASTING
DOCUMENTARY FOR A TECH COMPANY
SEEKING REAL STORIES FOR A SHORT DOCU-STYLE FILM TO SHOWCASE HOW TECHNOLOGY HELPS YOU COMMUNICATE AND CONNECT
DEAF or HARD OF HEARING + NON DEAF DUOS
ENGLISH + NON ENGLISH SPEAKING DUOS
Qualification Preferences:
● REAL RELATIONSHIPS – Looking for family, friend, caretaker relationships; looking for one who acts as a translator | interpreter for a loved one; established rapport
● ENGLISH + NON-ENGLISH SPEAKERS – Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin preferred, but ALL other languages will be considered. This should be someone who requires frequent language translation, they speak their native tongue and minimal English. They may struggle in everyday tasks because of a language barrier and often turn to a trusted | loved one to help translate and interpret.
● AUTHENTIC, REAL AND GENUINE STORIES – We want to hear about your common passions, hobbies; we want to get to know the dynamics of your relationship, how you communicate and we want to feel the genuine chemistry that connects you
● DEAF or HARD OF HEARING + NON-DEAF DUOS – Seeking a Deaf or Hard of Hearing person who uses ASL and technology to communicate with a Non-Deaf family | friend | caretaker.
● OVER 18 YRS OLD – Seeking those 18 and over only
● OPEN TO US RESIDENTS
● COVID VACCINATION MANDATE REQUIRED – Proof of Vaccination will be required
Example of Stories, but Not Limited To:
Deaf person with interesting | obscure hobbies – perhaps activities that you might not expect
Teachers | College Students (over 18)
Business Professionals
Close Community Members
Those with a Passion for Technology and Connection
IMPORTANT DATES
VIRTUAL ZOOM AUDITIONS
Monday 3/7/22
Tuesday 3/8/22
VIRTUAL ZOOM CALLBACKS (WITH THE DIRECTOR AND CLIENT)
Thursday 3/10/22
FITTING (REMOTE ZOOM WARDROBE):
Thursday 3/17/22
Production will send a kit to talent at their home for a remote “fitting”
FILM DATES:
2 days between
Wednesday 3/23/22 – Wednesday 3/30/22
This project will film 2-3 days. 1 day will be at Production’s location and the 2nd day will be in your personal location.
FILM LOCATION:
San Francisco | Bay Area AND In the duos hometown
We are open to residents outside of the Bay Area. If you are selected, production will travel talent and interpreter.
As part of the story, production will want to film you & your interpreter | caregiver in your own environment. This may be your home or work or hobby environment.
*Filming will adhere to all federal, state and local guidelines for COVID-19*
IMPORTANT PROJECT INFORMATION
PROJECT DETAILS:
This is a NON-UNION project
Usage: Digital and Social; Live Event | Live Streamed
Run: One year, starting approximately April 15, 2022
This film will live on the Company’s YouTube and other Social Media platforms.
This is a Documentary-Style Short Film. It is not a commercial.
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
● This film does not hold a conflict, however, those who work with a Tech Company may not be eligible due to their contractual work agreement | conflict of interest.
● ALL BOOKED TALENT WILL BE REQUIRED TO TAKE A COVID TEST BEFORE FILMING. You will not pay anything out of pocket. Production will cover the cost of the test and pay you for your time.
● The client will run a Background Check and Social Media Check on all persons selected to film the Documentary.
● All talent selected and booked to film on set, must show PROOF OF VACCINATION. The Tech Company requires ALL employees to be vaccinated for CoVid. Talent booked for this documentary are considered employees of the Tech Company, and will be required to be fully vaccinated.
Although ALL persons will be tested for CoVid prior to the film shoot, a negative CoVid test will NOT suffice. Proof of Vaccination will be required at the booking process.
We respect your privacy, but if you are not fully vaccinated or don’t feel comfortable disclosing that information, this is not the project for you.
TALENT COMPENSATION:
All talent will be paid a rate for the film dates, and a rate for the buyout / usage of the film
COMPENSATION FOR DEAF PERSONS AND NON-ENGLISH SPEAKER
●Session: $800 / per 10 hr film day
●Buyout: $6,000/ 1 time paid buyout (a buyout is the payment rate for the usage of the project)
COMPENSATION FOR INTERPRETER | CARETAKERS
●Session: $800 / per 10 hr film day
●Buyout: $2500 / 1 time paid buyout if face is recognized in final edit of the film (a buyout is the payment rate for the usage of the project)
COMPENSATION FOR BACKGROUND | EXTRA FAMILY MEMBERS
●Session: $500/ 10 hr film day; no buyout for extras
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** The CoVid Test Rate and Fitting Rate are included in the Buyout Session Rate ($50/per CoVid test and $75/fitting)
** For those outside of the San Francisco | Bay Area will have their travel and accommodations covered
** We will be booking 2 back-up groups for the project. Talent booked as BACK-UPS will be paid for holding the film days $500 / per person. If the first choice talent tests POSITIVE to CoVid, the back-up talent is immediately tested for CoVid; upon a NEGATIVE CoVid test, BackUp talent will then be “bumped” to OCP status and paid to film the project w/the above session / buyout rates
** You will be required to test NEGATIVE to COVID for the booking to be confirmed. If you test POSITIVE to CoVid, you will not be asked to come to set and film. Your booking becomes Null. However, you would be paid the CoVid test rate.
** Talent must be able to work in the US. Once booked, all persons will need to bring one of the following for I-9 verifications:
1. A Passport
OR
2. A Driver’s License
+ AND Social Security Card
Talent can not be paid without proper US ID.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
MONDAY MARCH 7, 2022 @ 10 AM PST (ASAP preferred)
There are LIMITED INTERVIEW SPACES. You want to submit your DUO immediately to assure your eligibility.
The purpose of the audition-interview is to get a sense of your duos energy, personality and your chemistry. Let your authentic personality show!
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