NOW CASTING
POV:ME
Episodic
NON-UNION
Producer: Awani Kulkarni
Writers: Marushka Almeida, Izad Etemadi, Neha Kohli, Cheyenne Lynn, Rabiya Mansoor
Casting Director: Jesse Griffiths
Casting Associate: Izad Etemadi
Casting Assistants: Tanu Ravi & Leah Galloway
Shoot Date: March 2022
This show will be filmed virtually. All talent must be comfortable filming in their homes.
ROLE
- [HOST] BIPOC, 12-17, Any Gender. Intelligent, funny, unpredictable and authentic, our hosts will be key in bringing the series to life. Real kids with real lived-in experiences that bring their unique personalities and own brand of funny to the table. Our hosts will represent the cultural mosaic of BIPOC cultures and POVs, and be aspirational figures for our 8-12 year old audience. Our charismatic hosts will come in hot with their hilarious anecdotes and hot takes on each episode’s theme, which will range from: language, race, cultural and religious celebrations, food, family, cultural taboos, familial expectations, and life in general – just to name a few.
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Casting Call: Female Pool Shark Body Double for Eyewear Campaign
Job Description: We are casting a highly skilled female pool player to serve as a body double for an actress in an upcoming eyewear campaign. The selected candidate will perform in scenes that require advanced pool-playing skills, ensuring the shots appear seamless and professional. While this role involves a body double, the focus will be on skillful execution rather than recognizable features. The ideal candidate will closely match the height and complexion of our lead actress and be confident performing in a lively party atmosphere.
Job Responsibilities:
- Serve as the body double for the actress, executing advanced pool shots during the campaign shoot.
- Confidently handle a pool stick, align shots accurately, and execute them flawlessly in front of a crowd.
- Collaborate with the director and production team to ensure the visual continuity between the actress and the body double.
- Maintain professionalism and follow directions to achieve the desired results for the campaign.
Requirements:
- Female, aged 25-40.
- Height: 5’8” to 5’10”.
- Medium brown complexion (please refer to the photo in the casting notice for reference).
- Must be a highly skilled pool player, capable of performing advanced shots with confidence.
- Comfortable performing in a dynamic environment surrounded by party onlookers.
- Experience in similar roles is a plus but not required.
- Must be available to shoot in Toronto.
Compensation:
- Pay: $3,000 if selected.
- This is a non-union campaign.