Casting Real People for Financial Company Campaign
Job Description: An upcoming campaign for a major financial institution is seeking real people from the Greater Toronto Area to feature in a non-union project. We are looking for authentic stories that reflect the diverse lives and communities in the region. The campaign aims to highlight personal journeys, family dynamics, and unique contributions to society. If you fit the description of one of the stories listed below, we encourage you to submit a video introducing yourself and sharing your story.
Types of Stories/People We Are Looking For:
- Cyclists: Individuals who either have a disability or cycle for charity/good causes.
- Father/Daughter (or Grandfather/Grandchild): Sharing their love of fly fishing or other outdoor activities.
- Families with a Child with a Disability: Featuring milestones like learning new tasks or family activities.
- Parents/Single Parents: Business owners with a strong support network, balancing work and family life.
- Friends Group: A group of 3-5 friends who play sports, have game nights, or travel together.
- Barbers: Those who donate services to youth or adults with special needs.
- Veterans with Pets or Animal Shelter Volunteers.
- South Asian or East Asian Families: Ideally, three generations.
- Parents Supporting Their Child’s or Teenager’s Creative Journey: Funky hair, fashion choices, etc.
- Coaches and Kids Who Play Hockey or Football (American).
- Charity Workers: Those dedicated to charitable organizations like Habitat for Humanity, Food Banks, etc.
Job Responsibilities:
- Participate in the filming of personal stories that capture your unique experiences or contributions.
- Work closely with the production team to create authentic, relatable content.
- Submit a video introducing yourself and sharing your story (required for consideration).
Requirements:
- Must be real people fitting one of the categories listed above.
- Must be available for shoot dates and flexible with schedules.
- Must be comfortable being filmed and sharing personal aspects of your life on camera.
- Talent must reside in the Greater Toronto Area.
Compensation:
- $600 per session (10-hour day).
- $90/hour overtime.
- $75 for wardrobe fitting (2 hours).
- $37/hour overtime for wardrobe fitting.
- $5000 for a 2-year usage buyout (must appear in final edit).
- Option for an additional 2-year buyout at $6000.
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Portray a relatable, authentic pregnant woman in her third trimester on camera
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Take direction from the director and production team during callbacks, wardrobe, and shoot days
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Participate in wardrobe fittings and any required rehearsals
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Deliver natural, grounded performances suitable for a pharmaceutical-related commercial
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Be comfortable traveling from Vancouver to Mexico City for the production
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Maintain professionalism and punctuality throughout the project
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Real pregnant woman in her 3rd trimester (no more than 35 weeks at time of filming)
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Based in Vancouver, BC
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Valid passport with at least 6 months remaining for international travel
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Available for in-person callbacks in Vancouver
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Available to travel to Mexico City for wardrobe, travel days, and a multi-day shoot
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Comfortable working on a non-union commercial
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$600 per shoot day
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Perform as a cellist during the commercial shoot
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Bring authenticity, presence, and confidence to the role
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Collaborate with the production team to deliver a professional on-camera performance
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Female, Asian cellists
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Open to talent across Canada
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Participate in a commercial and/or print shoot promoting children’s skincare
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Perform simple, joyful actions while interacting naturally on camera
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Follow light direction from the production team to ensure relaxed, real moments are captured
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Represent inclusive beauty and personality across media platforms
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Children ages 4–7
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Must not be allergic to Aveeno skincare products
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Chinese or Asian/White mixed girl (makeup play)
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White boy (active and adventurous)
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East Asian boy (Chinese, Japanese, Korean, or Taiwanese)
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Hispanic or South Asian girl
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Black girl
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Wardrobe: $75 for up to 2 hours
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Session Fee: $600 for an 8-hour shoot day
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Backup Session Fee: $600
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$5400 for motion and print (Broadcast TV, Digital, Social – 2 Years)
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$2700 for print use only (OOH/Worldwide – 2 Years)
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2 kids will appear in motion and print; 3 will appear in print-only
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Job Responsibilities
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Requirements
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- Legally eligible to work in Canada.
- Available to film in Toronto.
- Submit an audition video as part of the application process.
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