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Casting Notice: PAW PATROL (Animated Special)

Role: Lucita Mala

Job Details

The PAW PATROL adventure continues in an exciting new 44-minute animated special. Join the team as we introduce Lucita Mala, a feisty teenage explorer with a complex personality, adding depth and intrigue to this jungle-based tale.
This role requires in-person recording at a Toronto studio, with sessions starting in December 2024 through January 2025. Performers will be compensated according to ACTRA D103 minimum fees for animation performers.

Job Responsibilities

• Voice the character Lucita Mala, a Mexican teenage explorer with a dramatic personality.
• Convey Lucita’s emotional range, from confident and assertive to moments of frustration and exhaustion.
• Bring to life Lucita’s fluctuating energy, shifting from alertness to sudden drowsiness as part of her character arc.
• Capture the tone of a likable villain inspired by Selena Gomez’s portrayal of Alex Russo in Wizards of Waverly Place (note: originality and a personal twist are key).

Requirements

• Residence: Talent must reside in Ontario.
• Work Authorization: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Union Status: Open to both ACTRA members and non-union performers.
• Age Range: Seeking performers aged 15-30 who can portray a mid-to-late teenager.
• Cultural Authenticity: Must accurately reflect Mexican heritage in vocal tone and style.
• Recording Availability: Must be available for in-person recording in Toronto.

Compensation

This role offers ACTRA D103 minimum fees for animation performers, ensuring competitive pay based on industry standards.

Lift and Shift Assistant – Art Department Support

Job Details:
A production based in West Suffolk is seeking reliable and capable individuals to assist the Art Department with lift and shift tasks. This is a short-term opportunity requiring physical work and teamwork.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist the Art Department with lifting and moving equipment, materials, and props.
• Follow instructions from the Art Department team to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain safety standards while handling and transporting items.
• Work efficiently as part of a collaborative team.

Requirements:

• Physically capable of lifting and moving heavy items.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Prior experience in similar roles is a plus but not required.
• Available for both specified work dates in West Suffolk.

Compensation:

• Competitive industry-standard daily rates. Specific details will be provided upon selection.

Photo Double – “Heartstrings”

Job Details:
Caballero Casting is seeking a young Caucasian male to work as a photo double for the production “Heartstrings.” This role requires full availability for multiple consecutive shoot dates.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as a photo double for a lead character, matching the character’s physical traits for on-screen consistency.
• Follow on-set instructions to ensure high-quality shots that meet production needs.

Requirements:

• Caucasian male with brown or black hair.
• Approximately 4’0″ in height.
• Must provide a current photo taken on the day of submission with hair visible (not obscured).
• Reliable and available for all specified shoot dates.
• Parent or guardian must submit the application on behalf of the child, ensuring all required details are accurate and complete.

Compensation:

• $175 for 12 hours of work per day.

Background Extra – College Student for Feature Film “CRAZIE”

Job Details:
CL Casting is seeking male and female extras, ages 18-26, to portray college students in the feature film “CRAZIE.” Filming will take place in McDonough, GA. This is a non-speaking background role.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a college student in a realistic and natural manner for background scenes.
• Follow all on-set directions provided by the production team.
• Collaborate with other background actors to create a lively and authentic environment.

Requirements:

• Open to individuals aged 18-26.
• Open ethnicity.
• Must be available for up to 6 hours of filming on the scheduled date.
• Must provide accurate and current photos (closeup and full body).

Compensation:

• $78 cash paid at wrap for up to 6 hours of work.

Photo Double – “Heartstrings”

Job Details:
Caballero Casting is seeking a young Caucasian male to work as a photo double for the production “Heartstrings.” This role requires full availability for multiple consecutive shoot dates.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as a photo double for a lead character, matching the character’s physical traits for on-screen consistency.
• Follow on-set instructions to ensure high-quality shots that meet production needs.

Requirements:

• Caucasian male with brown or black hair.
• Approximately 4’0″ in height.
• Must provide a current photo taken on the day of submission with hair visible (not obscured).
• Reliable and available for all specified shoot dates.
• Parent or guardian must submit the application on behalf of the child, ensuring all required details are accurate and complete.

Compensation:

• $175 for 12 hours of work per day.

Twin Girls – Walk-On Role for Ad Campaign

Job Details:
Sally King Agency is seeking Middle Eastern twin girls (aged approximately 16-18) for a non-speaking, walk-on role in a stills montage for an upcoming ad campaign. Filming will take place in West London on one day between the specified dates.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray twin sisters in a stills montage for a professional advertising campaign.
• Follow on-set directions to ensure high-quality results for the shoot.
• Collaborate with the production team to capture natural and authentic expressions.

Requirements:

• Identical or fraternal twin girls aged 16-18 or able to portray this age range.
• Must be in school year 12 or above.
• Middle Eastern appearance.
• Must be available for one day of filming in West London.

Compensation:

• This is a paid role. Specific payment details will be provided upon selection.

Featured Background Actor – Amazon Streaming Series “Scarpetta”

Job Details:
Jenny Alison Casting is seeking a nonunion male actor for a featured background role in the Amazon streaming series “Scarpetta,” produced by Blumhouse TV. This is a night shoot in the Nashville area, and only local submissions will be accepted. The role requires comfort with dancing in a scene.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a featured background role as directed by the production team.
• Dance confidently and naturally in a specified scene.
• Commit to being on set for up to 12+ hours, with a guaranteed 12-hour rate.
• Maintain a professional and cooperative attitude on set.

Requirements:

• Male, white, early 30s, in exceptional physical shape.
• Must be a new face for this production (no previous or scheduled work on the project).
• Comfortable with dancing on camera.
• Must be available for a night shoot and able to commit to potential extended hours.
• Ability to work as a local hire in Nashville, TN.

Compensation:

• $400 for 12 hours (12-hour guarantee + time and a half after 8 hours).
• Additional compensation for extended hours if required.

Commercial Talent – “Grandma” Role in Cane Brew Sweet Tea Campaign

Job Details:
Goleman Casting is seeking a nonunion actor to play the role of “Grandma” in a commercial for Cane Brew Sweet Tea. The production will take place in Mobile, AL, for one day. The ad will be featured on YouTube and social media platforms.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray “Grandma,” the mother of Cate, in an engaging and professional manner.
• Deliver scripted lines authentically and with emotional nuance.
• Collaborate with the production team and follow all on-set directions.

Role:

• Grandma:
  • Female, age 55-60, white.
  • Character Description: Cate’s mother, a warm and relatable character.
  • Speaking role.

Requirements:

• Nonunion talent only.
• Must be a local hire to Mobile, AL.
• Provide clear and current photos (closeup and full body) without hats, sunglasses, or filters.
• Share full availability for the shooting window and note any scheduling conflicts.
• Include a completed size chart and indicate if you have visible tattoos (and provide a photo of them) and a tattoo release if applicable.

Compensation:

• $375 all-in rate for one day of shooting.
• Usage: YouTube and social media, 1-year term.

Commercial Talent – “Cate” Role in Cane Brew Sweet Tea Campaign

Job Details:

Goleman Casting is seeking a nonunion actor to play “Cate” in a commercial for Cane Brew Sweet Tea. Filming will take place in Mobile, AL, for one day, with the final advertisement intended for YouTube and social media platforms.

Job Responsibilities:

Portray “Cate,” a busy working mom of two, in a professional and authentic manner.
Deliver scripted lines with confidence and emotional depth.
Follow all production guidelines and on-set directions.

Role:

• Cate:
• Female, age 30-35, white.
• Character Description: A hardworking mother balancing the demands of life.
  Speaking role.

Requirements:

• Nonunion talent only.
• Must be a local hire to Mobile, AL.
• Provide clear and current photos (closeup and full body) without hats, sunglasses, or filters.
• Share full availability for the shooting window and note any conflicts.
• Include a completed size chart and indicate if you have visible tattoos (and provide a photo of them) and a tattoo release if applicable.

Compensation:

• $375 all-in rate for one day of shooting.
  Usage: YouTube and social media, 1-year term.

Background Extra – “Watching the Game” (Feature Film: CRAZIE)

Job Details:

The feature film “CRAZIE” is seeking males and females, ages 18-26, of any ethnicity to portray a group of friends watching a pickup basketball game. This is a background role and does not require speaking lines. Filming will take place in McDonough, GA.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray friends casually watching a basketball game in a realistic and natural manner.
• Maintain professionalism and follow on-set directions from the casting and production team.
• Participate in a maximum 6-hour filming session.

Requirements:

• Open to individuals aged 18-26.
• Must be available to work in McDonough, GA.
• Ability to act naturally in a background setting.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow directions.

Compensation:

$78 cash paid at wrap for up to 6 hours of work.