Casting Call: Male Swimmers for Kids Help Phone Commercial
About the Project: Kids Help Phone (KHP) stands as Canada’s paramount 24/7 e-mental health service, dedicated to offering free, confidential support to young individuals across English and French-speaking communities. In our latest initiative, we aim to shine a light on the intense emotional landscape navigated by young athletes. Through a compelling commercial, our goal is to underscore the significance of mental health awareness within the sporting realm. We are on the lookout for teams of male swimmers, aged 15-18, along with their coaches, to bring this visionary project to life.
Job Responsibilities:
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Participation in the commercial shoot, performing swimming activities and possibly demonstrating various emotional states as directed.
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Collaborate with the production team and fellow cast members to ensure a truthful portrayal of the themes.
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Attend any necessary rehearsals or meetings as scheduled by the production team.
Requirements:
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Male swimmers aged 15-18, currently part of a swimming team.
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Availability to participate in the commercial shoot on the specified date and time.
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A willingness to share and potentially portray personal or emotionally driven experiences related to sports and mental health.
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Teams must be accompanied by their coach, who is also willing to participate in the project.
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All participants must have consent from a parent or guardian if under the age of 18.
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Participants must be Canadian residents and able to travel to the shoot location within Canada.
Compensation Details:
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An honorarium of $1000 will be awarded to each team for their participation in the commercial.
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Additional details regarding compensation for travel or accommodations (if required) will be provided upon selection.
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Children ages 4–7
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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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East Asian boy (Chinese, Japanese, Korean, or Taiwanese)
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Hispanic or South Asian girl
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Black girl
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Backup Session Fee: $600
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Job Description
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Requirements
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- Availability for wardrobe fittings and potential shoot days if selected.
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