Casting Call: Jenny Pilot Presentation
Role: [ARNEL]
Job Responsibilities:
- Portray the character of Arnel, a Filipino man in his late 30s to early 40s.
- Embody the character’s background, including his upbringing in Manila and his experience as a widower from a young age.
- Convey the complexities of a proud, hardworking father who owns and operates “Pinoy Ekspres,” a local Filipino grocery store.
- Illustrate the conflict between Arnel’s perceived liberal views and his daughter’s perception of him as old-fashioned.
- Express the emotional turmoil and vulnerability of Arnel as he deals with his daughter Jenny’s diagnosis and the consequent need to ask for help.
Requirements:
- Ethnicity: Filipino
- Age Range: Late 30s to early 40s
- Strong acting skills, capable of portraying deep emotional states and complex familial relationships.
- Must be able to represent the character’s cultural background authentically.
- Experience in lead roles is preferred but not essential.
- Must be available for the entire shooting schedule and willing to travel if required.
Compensation:
- Competitive pay, commensurate with experience and role importance.
- Additional benefits (such as travel and accommodation) will be discussed upon casting confirmation.
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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.