Casting Call: Chess Enthusiasts for BBC Competition Series
Job Description: Are you passionate about playing chess? Do you have the skills to compete in an exciting, competitive format? BBC is launching a brand-new television series where chess players from all walks of life will battle it out for the chance to be crowned the ultimate chess champion. We are looking for dynamic chess players eager to show their talents and compete on a national platform.
Job Responsibilities:
- Compete in a televised chess competition.
- Engage in various competitive formats, showcasing strategic thinking and sportsmanship.
- Collaborate with the production team to follow the competition’s schedule and structure.
- Represent chess in a positive and enthusiastic manner.
Requirements:
- Open to chess players of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels.
- We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups.
- Passion for chess and competitive spirit are essential.
- Willingness to be filmed for a BBC television show.
- We are happy to consider any health or disability-related adjustments you may need during the application process.
Compensation Details:
- Participants will have the chance to compete for a significant title as the show’s ultimate chess champion.
- Further compensation details will be discussed upon selection.
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Job Description
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Job Responsibilities
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Perform authentic blacksmithing actions on camera as part of a scripted scene
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Collaborate with the director and crew to ensure safety and realism during filming
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Attend a scheduled wardrobe fitting prior to the shoot
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Maintain professionalism and technical accuracy while demonstrating blacksmithing skills
Requirements
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Male, no older than 40
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Must have professional blacksmithing experience
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Comfortable performing blacksmith tasks on camera
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Must be available for both fitting and shoot dates
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Local to or able to travel to Leavesden, Hertfordshire
Compensation
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£250–£350 filming rate depending on hours worked
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£80 paid for fitting
We are looking for real couples to tell us their love stories on a new online comedy show. On this show, we follow two well known comedy/reality stars, as they chat to real couples and find out about the journey of their love life.
We are looking specifically for couples whose love stories might not always have been given a platform, these could be couples from the LGBTQ community, they could be interracial couples or even been apart of an arranged marriage. But the possibilities are endless!
The shoot is next Tuesday 9th in London (you do not need to be London based but we willing to travel in) so please urgently get in touch. All necessary covid precautions are being taken so the shoot can go ahead safely for cast and crew. Each couple will be paid £300 for 3 hours of their time.
TO APPLY; Please email [email protected] with info about you and your partner and how you met, along with some pictures.
www.garrettcasting.com