CASTING CALL: FEATURED BACKGROUND for BANK COMMERCIAL
Job Detail: We seek enthusiastic and reliable individuals to join us as Featured Background in an upcoming bank commercial shoot. This is a fantastic opportunity to participate in a dynamic production and showcase your talent on screen. The commercial will highlight a bank’s positive and supportive environment, and we need individuals to portray diverse bank customers.
Job Responsibilities:
- Portray bank customers going about their daily transactions realistically and authentically.
- Interact with the bank’s staff and environment while exuding a positive and approachable demeanor.
- Follow the director’s guidance to create the desired atmosphere and scene.
Requirements:
- Must be available for filming on THURSDAY, 9/7/23. The exact filming times are yet to be determined, so you must have the whole day open.
- Male and female individuals of all ethnicities are encouraged to apply.
- Age range: 18-75.
- We are looking for various conservative-looking types to portray authentic bank customers.
- No prior acting experience is required, but the ability to take direction and comfortably perform in front of the camera is essential.
Compensation Details:
- Rate of pay: $200.00 for a full day of shooting. Please note that the shoot may not last the entire day and is unlikely to exceed 12 hours.
- There is NO agency fee associated with this casting call. The total compensation will be paid directly to the selected individuals.
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