- This is a NON-UNION project. No acting experience is required, however, you should be outgoing and comfortable being filmed and interviewed.
- To apply, you MUST be legally eligible to work in Canada.
- To participate, you MUST be able to film in Toronto and travel to Mexico (Travel fees and accommodations will be covered).
- To participate, you MUST have a valid passport that expires after July 2023. If your passport is not valid, you will need to apply for a rush passport if selected.
- If shortlisted, you MUST be available for a brief Zoom interview with the director on Jan 27th. (You will only be required for about 1/2 an hour)
- If selected, you MUST be available for a brief wardrobe appointment in February (date TBC). You will only be required briefly (about 2 hours).
- If selected, you MUST be available for filming in Toronto on February 12 & 13, and in Mexico on March 11 (with travel either end).
- If booked, you will receive $75 for a wardrobe appointment of 2hrs, $350 per travel/down day, and $500 per day of filming. If your footage is in the final commercial, you will receive an additional $5,250 for its use. If part of the filming takes place at your home an additional $4,000 will be paid as a location fee.
- All travel, and accommodation fees will be covered, as well as $500 per day for a companion/PSW/mobility aid and $100 each per diem.
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