Casting Call: Commercial Shooting in Mexico
Job Details:
- Casting Location: Toronto
- Shoot Location: Mexico
- Shoot Dates: May 14th/15th or 16th, 2024 (Travel on May 13th and return the day after shooting)
- Callbacks: Friday, May 3rd, 2024 via Zoom
Job Responsibilities:
- Participate in up to 12 hours of shooting per day, capturing both live action and still imagery.
- Engage in rehearsals, if applicable, according to the schedule provided by the production team.
- Portray the character convincingly, adhering to the director’s guidance and script requirements.
- Maintain a professional demeanor and collaborate effectively with the cast and crew.
Talent Specs for Employee 1:
- Gender: Female
- Ethnicity: White or ethnically ambiguous
- Age Range: 24-30
Requirements:
- Must have a valid passport for international travel.
- Open to individuals with accents.
- Non-Union.
- No exclusivity conflicts; free to work on other projects.
Compensation Details:
- Session Fee: $750 CAD
- Wardrobe Fitting Fee: $100 CAD
- Travel/Hold Days: $325 CAD per day
- Usage Fee (1 year): $6,000 CAD
- Per Diem: $80 CAD
- Travel expenses, including airfare, hotel accommodations, and transportation to/from airports, will be covered by the production.
- Media Coverage: Role may appear in TV, internet, social/digital media, podcasts, industrial videos, cinema, PR, and other formats globally.
- Option Terms: Potential renewal for another term at original usage fee plus 10%.
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