Casting Call for Outgoing People – Paid Commercial in Mexico City
A pharmaceutical commercial is seeking vibrant and outgoing individuals in Toronto and Vancouver, aged 35+, to participate alongside a partner, family member, or close friend who is 50+ years old. This is a non-union project filming in Mexico City, and no acting experience is required.
Job Description
Looking for pairs (family members, partners, or close friends) to be part of a heartfelt commercial campaign. Participants should have great energy, enjoy celebrating life’s special moments, and be comfortable on camera.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear on camera in a natural and engaging way
- Follow direction from the production team
- Participate in scheduled interviews and filming sessions
- Travel to Mexico City for the production
Requirements
- Must be aged 35+ and have a participating partner, family member, or close friend aged 50+
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
- Must be available for filming in Mexico City
- Must have a valid passport (expiration date no sooner than March 15, 2025)
- Must be available for a brief interview before final selection
- Must be available for travel between specified dates
Compensation
- Payment ranges from $1,500 to $9,000 per participant
- Travel and down days: $350 per day
- Fitting fee: $100
- Filming rate: $600 per day
- Additional payment if likeness is featured in the final ad
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