Casting Call: NYC Talent for Major Tech Company’s Episodic Series
Job Overview:
A major tech company is producing an episodic, interview-based short film series and is seeking on-camera talent based in NYC. We are looking for Interviewers and Subjects who are vibrant, expressive, and comfortable on camera, showcasing their expertise in a comedic but informative light.
Roles:
Interviewers:
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Personable and engaging individuals to conduct interviews.
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Must have quick wit and the ability to improvise.
Subjects:
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Experts in specific fields to serve as mentors or gurus.
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Ready to share their knowledge and experience.
Interviewer Talent Specifications:
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Ages: 18 – 25
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Particularly seeking:
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PC or console gamers
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Foodies
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Musicians
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No on-camera experience is necessary.
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Improv experience is a plus.
Subject Talent Specifications:
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Open to all ages.
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Areas of expertise:
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Gaming (Console or PC, card-based games, tabletop RPGs)
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Food (Restaurant owners, food bloggers, chefs)
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Media Production (Video producers, music video directors)
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Music (Musicians, music producers/engineers)
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No on-camera experience is necessary.
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Must have quick wit and be comfortable with improvisation.
Requirements for All Talent:
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Must be NYC-based.
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Must have valid U.S. work authorization (W9 required).
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Must be available on December 11th – 13th, 2023.
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Open to all gender identities, sizes, ethnicities/races, and talents with disabilities.
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Open to both signed and unsigned talent.
Compensation:
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$200/day for stand-ins.
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Specific rates for interviewers and subjects to be discussed upon application approval.
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