Casting South Asian Grandmothers
Multinational Investment Bank and Financial Services Company
Commercial
Non Union
Casting: Rachel Reiss CSA, Liz Lewis Casting Partners
Casting: Week of 3/1 and 3/7 via Self Tapes or Zoom Interviews
Callback: 3/10/22 Virtual
Rate: $2500 + 20% for up to 10 hour shoot, usage, and rehearsal/fitting
Usage: 1 year web/online only
Rehearsal/Fitting: 3/15 ( 2 hours)
Shoot: 3/17
Location: New York
COVID Protocols Per Production: All people crew + Agency + Clients will be covid tested 72 hours before the shoot – all actors will also be covid tested before the shoot. Production will provide concierge covid testing
We are committed to diverse, inclusive casting. For every role, please submit qualified performers, without regard to disability, race and ethnicity, age, color, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by law unless specifically indicated.
Synopsis: A group of close knit Indian Grandmothers will come together to critique some traditional Indian dishes.
Grandmother – Casting female presenting South Asian/East Indian cooks who appear age 60-75 years old. These women have lived overseas for a long or short period of time from different states across India. They are comfortable in front of the camera and are delighted to share their opinions and personal anecdotes. These women love to cook and have always used food to connect with their family or bring the family together. They know the ins and outs of regional Indian cooking and have strong opinions on how to make the perfect chai, pakora (or pakodas) or aloo sabzi. They can taste when there is an imbalance of spices and know the difference between kashmiri red chilies and other such dried chilies. And they are not afraid to share their opinion.
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