TurboTax Commercial Casting Call for Toronto Raptors Fans

Jigsaw Casting Ltd. Is seeking an Indigenous Rapper, an Italian Nonna, Steel Drum Players and Hardcore Raptors Fans for a Turbo Tax Campaign in Toronto!

Looking for the following roles:

• 1. An authentic Canadian Indigenous Rapper, age 20+. Any gender. You can be from anywhere in Canada. Filming in Toronto but travel and accommodation will be provided to the artist who lives far away from the GTA.
• 2. Italian Grandmother, a real Nonna – 60 to 90 year old. She has a passion for cooking. It’s fine if she speaks minimal or broken English. If Nonna doesn’t speak English very well, perhaps someone from her family can submit her and fill out an application on her behalf?
• 3. Steel Drum Players. Ideally looking for a band with 3+ members who play together regularly but you can also apply individually. Should be proficient at playing steel drums. Any gender.
• 4. Hardcore Raptors Fans – Open to individuals or couples. (of any sexual orientation) Ages 25 to 80. Any gender.
• 5. New comer Raptors Fan – New to Canada, love the Raptors. Ages 25 – 80. Individual or couple.

Compensation: Indigenous Rapper: $2,675.00. Steel Drummers: $1,875.00 per person. Nonna and Raptors Super Fans: $2,175.00 per person. *Buyout is based on survival of the edit and includes all lifts, edits, versions. This is a non union campaign. No previous acting experience is necessary.

Application deadline: ASAP or before November 7 at 10 AM EST.

You must be available for these key dates (in Toronto):
Zoom Recalls: Nov 18, 2022.
Covid Test: 72 hrs prior to shoot
Wardrobe: TBD
Shoot Dates: Nonna, Steel Drummers and Rapper – Dec 8, 9, or 10 (1 DAY TBD)
Hardcore Raptors Fans – Dec 12, 13, or 14 (1 DAY TBD)
*Shoot dates will be fine-tuned as we get closer!