Casting Families and Groups of Friends Who Love to Play Video Games
Job Description: We are seeking real families and groups of friends across Canada who love to play video games for a commercial with an electronic gaming company. This is an exciting opportunity to showcase your gaming enthusiasm and be part of a professional production. Filming will take place in Vancouver, but we welcome applications from all over Canada.
Job Responsibilities:
- Participate in a commercial shoot showcasing your gaming activities.
- Engage in various gaming sessions as part of the filming process.
- Collaborate with the production team to ensure a smooth shoot.
- Be available for all scheduled filming dates and potential travel.
Requirements:
- Must be based in Canada.
- Families or groups of friends who love to play video games.
- Comfortable in front of the camera and able to follow directions.
- Availability for travel to Vancouver if not local.
- Unrepresented talent only; those with agents must submit through Breakdown Express.
Groups We Are Looking For:
- Couples in their 40s
- Parent(s) with children aged 8-12
- Parent(s) with children aged 12-16
- Siblings or friends aged 8-12
- Siblings aged 12-16
- Groups of friends (2-4 people) aged 25-40
Compensation:
- $600 per session.
- Usage fee ranging from $2000-$3000, dependent on being in the final cut.
- Additional compensation for travel days, per diems, and standby dates if talent is from outside Vancouver.
- Total potential earnings per person: $600 – $3600.
- 1-year worldwide usage rights for all media, including industrial and print.
- Travel and accommodation provided for non-local talent.
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Participate in a commercial and/or print shoot promoting children’s skincare
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Represent inclusive beauty and personality across media platforms
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Chinese or Asian/White mixed girl (makeup play)
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White boy (active and adventurous)
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Job Description
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Job Responsibilities
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Requirements
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