Casting Call: Jenny Pilot Presentation
Role: [MARC]
Ethnicity: Filipino
Age: 9-11 years
Job Details: We are casting for the role of Marc, a pivotal character in the upcoming pilot presentation titled “Jenny.” Marc is the younger brother of the main character, Jenny, and plays a lead role in the narrative.
Character Description: Marc is depicted as Jenny’s cheeky and precocious younger brother with a keen interest in science. His character is curious and intelligent, often engaging in profound inquiries about life. Marc’s unique way of dealing with his sister Jenny’s diagnosis of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia is by immersing himself in research, aiming to understand every aspect of her condition.
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform in a lead role as Marc, bringing to life his complex emotional journey throughout the series.
- Engage in video-chat scenes with Jenny, providing detailed explanations about her medical condition, thereby informing both the character and the audience.
- Portray the evolution of Marc’s character as he grapples with feelings of being the overlooked child in the family, balancing this with a sense of guilt and frustration.
Requirements:
- Must be of Filipino descent, between the ages of 9 and 11.
- Strong acting skills, capable of delivering a performance that captures a range of emotions.
- Ability to convey complex scientific and medical concepts in a clear and engaging manner.
- Must be comfortable with performing in scenes that require a deep emotional range.
- Previous acting experience is preferred but not mandatory.
Compensation Details:
- Competitive pay, commensurate with experience.
- Full details regarding compensation and contract terms will be discussed upon shortlisting.
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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.