NOW CASTING PROJECT BOOKS – NON UNION
A series of spots for an online discount book wholesaler.
Auditions: Self-Tape
Shooting starts: February 7-11 2022 (TBD) Oakville or Hamilton, ON
Rate: Principal: $750/day
Usage: Web only
Roles:
Principal (PP) – Book Depot/Outlet Spokesperson – All – 30 To 37
- All Ethnicities. A charismatic spokesperson. Friendly and warm demeanour that makes them easy to trust. When given the decision on how to deliver an important piece of information, they usually choose humour.
Principal (PP) – Lindsay – Female – 40 To 50
- All Ethnicities. Lindsay owns her own book store. She is a confident business owner who spends a lot of time thinking about how to run her business more effectively.
Principal (PP) – Thomas – Male – 50 To 60
- All Ethnicities. Thomas has been running the local library for a long time, he would do it for free if he had to. Nothing gets him more excited than providing better services through the library.
Principal (PP) – Laura – Female – 25 To 30
- All Ethnicities. An old soul. She loves curling up in a big comfy chair with a book and moving as little as possible.
Principal (PP) – Ken – Male – 30 To 35
- All Ethnicities. Ken is the kind of hipster who still listens to cassette tapes.
Principal (PP) – Kids Spokesperson – All – 6 To 10
- All Ethnicities. The Kids Spokesperson embodies a grown up. Well-spoken and fully knowledgeable about everything to do with kids books.
Principal (PP) – Parent 1 – Female – 35 To 42
- All Ethnicities. Parent 1 is informal and likes to keep organized. She doesn’t always get it right, as she’s more focused on helping her kids learn something new, or setting up an activity.
Principal (PP) – Parent 2 – Male – 35 To 42
- All Ethnicities. Parent 2 is a laid back parent, he likes to let his kids make their own fun and explore the world.
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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.