Untitled Commercial / Brand Shoot Casting Call for Department Store Employees and Executives
Paid Extras for Commercial – Department Store Employees and Executives
Job Description
Seeking paid extras, ages 18 to 65, for a commercial shoot featuring department store employee and board member executive types. All ethnicities are welcome, and males are especially encouraged to apply. This is a great opportunity to work on set, build experience, and be part of a professional commercial production. Talent must be available all day and ready to follow directions from the production team.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a department store employee or board member executive in various commercial scenes
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Follow on-set instructions and remain professional throughout the day
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Participate in both background and featured extra roles as directed
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Submit required photos and personal information for casting consideration
Requirements
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Ages 18 to 65, males of all ethnicities
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Open availability for the shoot day
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Able to provide recent photos: 1 headshot and 2 full-body
Compensation
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$200 for a 12-hour day
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Payment by check within 2-3 weeks after filming
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