Ad Council PSA Open Casting Call
We’re casting an important PSA for Ad Council shooting in Atlanta, directed by award-winning filmmaker Haya Waseem and produced by Object+Animal. We are looking to cast real people and actors open to portraying the experiences of young adults on mental health journeys.
We are looking for actors to play a FAMILY. Real families is a plus. You do not need to have acting experience as the director is interested in working with real people for the roles. You can find more information about the project here https://www.dropbox.com/…/f1zuki…/AAD1aLkYzUSAyp9ZFgIyO4j8a…
Anyone cast as a principal performer will be paid $1,000 for the shoot per shoot day and usage (+20% if with an agency). Extras will be paid $250 (+20% if with an agency).
The shoot will be either August 30th or the 31st (12 hrs) in Atlanta. Rate and usage details below.
There will be no callback, talent will be booked directly from self tapes.
Submissions are due ASAP or by Thursday August 25th at 2pm EST.
PROJECT DETAILS:
Project: “We Can Talk About It” PSA
Sag Status: Non Union
Production Company: Object+Animal
Director: Haya Waseem
Shoot Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Shoot Date: August 30th or 31st (up to 12hrs per day/talent will only be shooting one of the two days but should hold both)
Fitting: Date TBD. $75 + 20%
Rate / You will be paid:
PRINCIPALS:
Session Fee + Usage Fee (Guaranteed): $1,000 for a 12 hour work day* (+20% if with agency)
EXTRAS:
Session Fee + Usage Fee (Guaranteed): $250 for a 12 hour work day* (+20% if with agency)
Fitting: $75 + 20%
Covid Testing Stipend: $100 + 20%
Usage:
For all versions/edits/stills/behind the scenes:
Media: All forms of Media.
Territory: North America, except as to usage via the internet and digital which is
global.
Term: 1 year from first airdate
Option1: Additional 1 year for the same terms +10% = $1,100 + 20%
Option 2: Additional 2nd year for the same terms +10% = $1,210 + 20%
Exclusivity: None
**For extras only all media in perpetuity
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
- YOUNG PERSON – late teens-20s, any gender or ethnicity
- PARENT – late 40’s, any gender or ethnicity
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