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$2,500 Commercial Casting Call for Real Street Vendors

Casting Call for Non-Union Commercial – Real Street Vendors

Job Description: We are casting real street vendors for an upcoming non-union commercial. We are specifically looking for authentic hot dog vendors, elote vendors, and taco vendors. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your street vending skills and personality in a professional commercial setting.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Participate in the commercial shoot as a street vendor, showcasing your vending setup and interactions with customers.
  • Follow directions from the director and production team to capture authentic and engaging scenes.
  • Maintain professionalism and enthusiasm throughout the filming process.
  • Bring your own street vending equipment if possible (hot dog cart, elote cart, taco stand, etc.).

Requirements:

  • Must be a real hot dog vendor, elote vendor, or taco vendor.
  • Legal to work in the United States.
  • Comfortable being on camera and interacting naturally in front of a filming crew.
  • Availability for the commercial shoot as specified by the production schedule.

Compensation Details:

  • Guaranteed payment of $2500 for participation.
  • Meals and snacks provided during shoot days.
  • An opportunity to be featured in a commercial and gain exposure for your street vending business.

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