CASTING REAL PEOPLE!
RECEIVE $1,000-$2,500+ EACH, FOR ONE DAY OF FILMING.
CASTING PARENTS AND THEIR BABY OR YOUNG CHILD/CHILDREN FOR A MAJOR CANADIAN BRAND COMMERCIAL!
We’re seeking one or two parents, ages 28-40, who have a baby or young child/children, 0-5 years old, in the Greater Toronto Area, and are balancing their own mental health with the health of their child.
Do you experience pandemic related anxiety and isolation, post-partum mood disorder, dieting and nutritional challenges? Would you be willing to discuss these challenges and how virtual mental health services may be of value to your journey? If so, we want to hear from you!
PLEASE NOTE:
- All notes below apply to you, your baby/children and, if applicable, your spouse or partner.
- This is a non-union project. No acting experience is required, however, you should be outgoing and comfortable being filmed and interviewed.
- Strict COVID-19 safety protocol will be adhered to during the production of this commercial and it will be produced in accordance with public health guidelines at the time of filming. For more information, please visit: https://www.theaccp.tv/
- To apply, you MUST be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (children are exempt)
- To apply, you MUST be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
- If shortlisted, you MUST be available for a brief online interview with the director on May 24th-25th. You will only be required briefly on one day.
- If selected, you MUST be available for a PCR COVID test between June 5th-8th. You will only be required briefly on one day.
- If selected, you MUST be available for a wardrobe appointment between June 5th-8th. You will only be required briefly on one day.
- If selected, you MUST be available for filming on June 9th or 10th. You will only be required on one day, but must keep both dates available until booked.
- If booked, you will receive $75 for a covid test appointment, $75 for a wardrobe appointment (if required), and $1,000 for one day of filming. If your footage is in the final commercial, you will receive an additional $1,500.
IF SHORTLISTED, YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED ON OR BEFORE MAY 20TH.
GROUNDGLASS is a premier casting company, we cast people just like you in commercials for brands such as Procter & Gamble, Tim Hortons, Unilever, Johnnie Walker, and Chevrolet.
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