Casting Call: Chefs/Cooks for Food Product Commercial
Job Description: A prominent food product company is seeking talented chefs and cooks with solid knife skills for an exciting new commercial campaign. This opportunity is available to unrepresented talent aged 25 and older, based in Toronto. If you are currently represented by an agent, please have them submit on your behalf.
Job Responsibilities:
- Showcase excellent knife skills in the preparation and presentation of various food products.
- Participate in wardrobe fittings and follow the provided wardrobe guidelines.
- Engage in both day and potential overnight shoots on the specified shoot dates.
- Adhere to the creative direction and guidelines provided by the production team.
Requirements:
- Must be at least 25 years old.
- Must possess solid knife skills and cooking experience.
- Must be unrepresented talent (not currently signed with an agent).
- Ability to commit to the wardrobe fitting date and shoot dates.
Compensation Details:
- Session Fees: $600 CAD
- Wardrobe Fees: $75 CAD
- Usage Fees: $3000 CAD
- Wardrobe Fitting Date: July 20th
- Shoot Dates: July 23rd and/or July 24th (potential for overnight shoots)
- Usage Period: 1 year for TV/Digital, including Social Media and Streaming/Spanish Language Broadcast (US Hispanic Markets – US, its territories, commonwealths & possessions, including Puerto Rico), General Market (English) (US and its territories, commonwealths & possessions, including Puerto Rico). Network, Wildspot, Cable In-Store use ONLY. Industrial Exhibition (non-broadcast).
- 2nd Year Usage Renewal: $3300 CAD
- 3rd Year Usage Renewal: $3700 CAD
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