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Casting for Florida Lottery Holiday Commercial Featuring Santa Claus

Job Description: Ariza Talent & Modeling Agency is casting for an exciting holiday commercial for the Florida Lottery. We are looking for talented actors for a 30-second commercial spot with cutdowns of 15 and 6 seconds. This commercial will have both English and Spanish versions, with opportunities for bilingual talent to participate in both. The roles are paid and include buyout rates for TV, web, social media, and other digital platforms.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform in a holiday-themed commercial, bringing festive energy and professionalism to the role.
• Bilingual talent may be required to perform in both English and Spanish versions of the spot.
• Participate in a mandatory fitting session prior to the shoot.
• Availability for travel to Orlando if located outside the Tampa/Orlando area.
• Adhere to the shoot schedule and be punctual for all related sessions, including callbacks, fittings, and the shoot itself.

Requirements:

• Must be non-union talent.
• Availability for self-tape/virtual auditions.
• Willingness to travel for the shoot and fittings, if not local to the Tampa/Orlando area.
• Must attend an in-person fitting (mandatory).
• Santa Role: If selected, the actor must be comfortable performing in a Spanish language version, with the expectation that the beard will obscure the mouth to allow for dubbing.

Compensation:

• Session Fee: $500 + 20% for 12-hour workdays.
• Buyout Rate: $1,200 + 20% for 1-year usage across TV, web, social media, pre-roll, CTV, and GSTV, with an optional 2nd year buyout at the same rate.
• Bilingual Talent: $500 + 20% session fee per day for 12-hour days, plus $2,000 + 20% buyout fee.
• Santa Role Only: If the English-speaking Santa is used in the Spanish language version, the buyout fee will be increased by $500 + 20% (totaling $1,700 + 20%).
• Travel/Fitting Rates: $250/day for travel outside the Tampa/Orlando area, with flights provided for out-of-state talent. Fitting fee of $50 for Tampa/Orlando locals.

Big Mac Lover – McDonald’s Commercial

Job Description: McDonald’s is casting for an exciting commercial spotlighting their iconic Big Mac. We are seeking enthusiastic and genuine Big Mac lovers who can bring their love for this classic burger to life on screen. This commercial will be featured in various digital formats and is a fantastic opportunity for individuals passionate about McDonald’s.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a McDonald’s commercial, showcasing your genuine enthusiasm for the Big Mac.
• Follow the direction of the production team to deliver an authentic and engaging performance.
• Be available for self-taped or virtual auditions as part of the selection process.
• Maintain professionalism throughout the production process, from audition to final shoot.

Requirements:

• Must be a true fan of the McDonald’s Big Mac.
• Prior experience in commercials or on-camera work is a plus, but not required.
• Comfortable performing in front of the camera and able to convey genuine enthusiasm.
• Must disclose any past or current affiliations with other fast food brands, as conflicts must be cleared with the client.
• Ability to submit a self-taped audition or participate in a virtual audition.

Compensation:

• Payment will be at the SAG scale rate, plus a 10% agency fee.
• All-inclusive digital SAG release applies to the usage and run of the commercial.