CASTING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES for upcoming Inclusive Workplaces Ad Campaign (Toronto & Halifax). This spot is joyful in nature. It also delivers an important message that can’t get lost.
Union Status: ACTRA (PLEASE NOTE: we will consider non-ACTRA talent for some of these roles)
Submission Deadline: Friday, February 10th @ 8pm EST
Shoot Date(s): Feb 28-Mar 1 (one shoot day within this date range)
Callback Date(s): 02/14/2023 (Remote Virtual Video Audition)
Shoot Location: Halifax, NS, Canada (If Ontario talent are booked for role(s), flight and accommodation + scale Per Diem will be provided.)
Rate of Pay / Contract: ACTRA SCALE
Usage: Usage will be one year online.
SPECIAL NOTE:*THERE WILL BE TWO VERSIONS OF THIS CAMPAIGN (FRENCH & ENGLISH). THEREFORE, WE ARE LOOKING TO CAST FRENCH & ENGLISH TALENT. PLEASE INDICATE IF TALENT IS FLUENTLY BILINGUAL, AS THEY WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR BOTH VERSIONS OF CAMPAIGN.
ROLE(S):
- EMPLOYEE WITH DISABILITY: Ages 18 + years old; all ethnicities; any gender. *THERE WILL BE TWO VERSIONS OF THIS CAMPAIGN (FRENCH & ENGLISH). THEREFORE, WE ARE LOOKING TO CAST TWO DIFFERENT TALENT FOR THIS ROLE (ONE FRENCH SPEAKING AND ONE ENGLISH SPEAKING).
- HEARING-IMPAIRED EMPLOYEE: Ages 18 + years old; all ethnicities; any gender. Talent must be able to sign ASL and/or LSQ. *THERE WILL BE TWO VERSIONS OF THIS CAMPAIGN (FRENCH & ENGLISH). THE PHRASE WILL BE “I’m right here!”
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