Casting Call: Child Actors for Contact Lens Campaign
Job Overview: Jigsaw Casting is searching for young talent for a forthcoming Contact Lens Campaign. We are seeking two distinct roles— a boy who plays a horn instrument and a girl with ginger hair who can rollerblade. This project provides an excellent opportunity for young actors to participate in a professional advertising campaign.
Roles:
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Matt: Male, ages 11 to 13, appearing approximately 12 years old on screen. The role requires basic to average skills in playing any horn instrument (e.g., saxophone).
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in auditions, callbacks, and follow instructions from the director and crew.
- Attend scheduled fittings and shooting days.
- Comfortably apply and wear contact lenses if required (to be confirmed during recalls).
Requirements:
- Legal age range of 11 to 13 years that can convincingly portray a 12-year-old.
- Open to all ethnicities.
- For ‘Matt’: Ability to play a horn instrument.
- Must be comfortable potentially applying and wearing contact lenses.
- Must be available for recall, wardrobe fitting, and shoot dates as specified.
Compensation:
- $5,675 per child, subject to selection. This fee covers all lifts, edits, and versions based on the survival of the edit in the final campaign.
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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.