CASTING CALL: First Tech
Shoot dates: Mon 5/8- Fri 5/12 (1-2 days, TBD)
WHO WE NEED
- We need boxers and or kickboxers for a video shoot for First Tech
We’re looking for:
- Boxers/Kickboxers 18+, all genders and identities | people with at least 1 year experience boxing. Should be comfortable shadowboxing on camera and taking direction for light acting (no spoken lines) All identities welcome, but we are especially interested in woman and non-binary boxers.
HIRING REQUIREMENTS: Must live in OR or WA and be legally eligible to work in the US. Must comply with all COVID19 protocols.
No professional acting/modeling experience is needed to apply. You should feel comfortable on camera and be good at taking direction.
People of all identities (races, sizes, physical abilities, genders, sexualities, religions, ethnicities, countries of origin, and more) who fall within the given parameters are welcome and encouraged to apply. We are committed to representing authentic diversity across all projects.
PROJECT INFORMATION
ADVERTISER: First Tech FCU
TYPE: Video
UNION STATUS: Non-union
SHOOT LOCATION: Portland, OR area
We are only considering Oregon/Washington based talent. Lodging/mileage reimbursement is available as needed. We will not hire talent who would need to fly in for the shoot.
SHOOT DATES: Mon 5/8-Fri 5/12 (1-2 days, TBD)
CALLBACK: Tue 5/2 (via Zoom)
PAY IF HIRED:
$1500/day for 1-2 days of work
Wardrobe Fitting: $75/hr (1-2 hours, date TBD)
Mileage/lodging reimbursement is available for talent who live more than 100 miles from Portland (within OR/WA only.)
Talent agents: + 20% available on all listed rates.
USAGE TERMS: Pay includes your hours worked and the use of your image by the advertiser, as follows: 1 year all-screen digital video + connected TV. Markets: Portland DMA, Seattle Metro, San Francisco DMA, Sacramento DMA, San Diego DMA
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