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Casting Background Extras

Production Title: Casting Call Notice

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting background extras to work on scenes filming in Hamilton, Canada on Wednesday, June 15th to Thursday June 16th.

Role: Background Extras

  • 18-35 years old
  • All ethnicities
  • All genders

Covid Test: June 14, 2022

COVID Protocols and Testing: 
This production has a mandatory vaccination policy. Please do not accept a booking unless proof of full vaccination (2 x Canadian approved vaccine shots) can be presented upon arrival. Failure to present Federal Health Canada proof of Vaccination will result in performer/s being sent home without pay. A PCR test is required 48 hours in advance of the work date  Tests are arranged by production at no cost to the performer. Performers are paid a $100 stipend for testing.

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Child Actors – NFL SlimeTime TV Special

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Job Responsibilities

  • Participate in filming for the NFL SlimeTime special

  • Interact with NFL players and fellow child actors on set

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Job Responsibilities

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Requirements

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Compensation

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Job Description
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Job Description
A healthcare commercial campaign is casting real people to share authentic stories and experiences. This project celebrates every step of the healthcare journey and challenges the barriers that prevent people from feeling their best. The focus is on real bodies, real stories, and real representation.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate in a healthcare-themed commercial campaign

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  • Attend callbacks and wardrobe fittings as scheduled

  • Be available for one full shooting day within the production dates

Requirements

  • Men and women, ages 35–55

  • BMI between 30–50

  • All ethnicities welcome

  • Must be based in or able to work in Toronto

  • Cannot have appeared in ads for pharmacies or pharmaceutical companies

Compensation

  • $57 for wardrobe fitting (approx. 2 hours)

  • $451 for a full shoot day (10 hours, additional pay if longer)

  • $4,887 buyout for final campaign use (videos, 1 year, North America + worldwide digital/social)

  • $1,880 additional buyout if images are used in print or billboards

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07-14-2022

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