UP Express
Commercial
UNION
Casting Director: Jesse Griffiths
Casting Assistants: Tanu Ravi & Leah Galloway
Shoot Dates: October 13th/14th or 15th 2021
Usage: OLV – 6 Months
Conflicts: N/A
COVID-19 NOTICE: Production will comply with applicable health and safety laws and regulations relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. Actors will be required to comply with Production’s then-applicable COVID-19 protocols, including any advance testing and negative test result requirements.
We are committed to diverse, inclusive casting. For every role, please submit qualified performers, without regard to disability, race, age, color, national origin, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis prohibited by law.
We are seeking both Asian and South Asian actors for each role as we are casting for two variations of this commercial.
*ACTORS MUST BE DOUBLE VACCINATED DUE TO SHOOTING LOCATION*
ROLES
- [GRANDMOTHER #1] 60 to 85 years old, East Asian female. A large family are stuck in heavy traffic on the way to the airport. SOC
- [GRANDMOTHER #2] 60 to 85 years old, South Asian female. A large family are stuck in heavy traffic on the way to the airport. SOC
- [GRANDFATHER #1] 60 to 85 years old, East Asian male. A large family are stuck in heavy traffic on the way to the airport. SOC
- [GRANDFATHER #2] 60 to 85 years old, South Asian male. A large family are stuck in heavy traffic on the way to the airport. SOC
Related jobs:
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.