Casting Talent for Commercial Campaign
Looking for talent for the upcoming bank campaign. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Rate: OCP/DAY RATE: $1000.00 OCP: 1 YEAR USE ALL MEDIA (from first air date): $600.00 20% AGENT: $400.00 TOTAL $2000.00 STILL USE YEAR ALL MEDIA (from first air date) : $400.00 20% AGENCY: $100.00 TOTAL:$500.00 ***:30 and:15 LIFT per talent.*** Second Year Option: USE + 10% and 20% Agent Fee (stills and commercials) Additional info: See the scripts in the link attached. LOCATION: Richmond, VA DATES: January 19 - 21 (Directors do not know which roles will be on which days at this time. Roles could play multiple days - TBD. Be sure you are available for all days when submitting.) Expectation will be 10-hour days per day. Zoom call-backs are expected to be on Thursday, January 15, for talent selected by the client. Self-tapes are required for consideration. When applying, please consolidate ALL files into 1 submission and send no later than 5 pm (EST) on Monday, January 12th. All talent should record (3) takes of the scripts, providing subtle differences in performance to show a range of abilities and nuance. Waist up and horizontal filming is Preferred. It is preferred that talent be off-book for these auditions. All talent should slate with: –First and last name –Role/Scene –Location –Current height and weight.
4 role s
SPOT 1 Executive Chef, Owner-Operator (Female) Look: Real working chef, confident, capable, warm authority. Not “TV food influencer.” Vibe: Smart, composed, witty under pressure. The kind of leader the staff trusts. Performance Notes: Natural delivery, grounded humor, quick timing on the gentle roast of the banker. Wardrobe: Chef coat or elevated kitchen attire, apron optional. Hands/Action: Comfortable handling food plating, simple kitchen choreography.
SPOT 1 (BRB TMO) Look: Professional, approachable, not stiff. “Trusted advisor” Vibe: Helpful, upbeat, coachable, good sport. Performance Notes: Can take direction, plays “trying his best” in the kitchen without going broad. Takes pride in his work. Wardrobe: Business Professional – jacket and tie; Apron.
SPOT 2 ROLE A: Mechanic, Employee (Male) Look: Real mechanic energy, hands-on, competent. Not a model in a clean jumpsuit. Vibe: Straight shooter, likable, confident. Performance Notes: Conversational, grounded, minimal “acting.” Wardrobe: Work shirt or mechanic jumpsuit, shop-appropriate layers, subtle grease is fine.
SPOT 2 Look: Professional, practical, approachable. Vibe: Calm problem-solver, earns trust quickly. Performance Notes: Subtle physical comedy. Earnestly helps with a stuck engine part, succeeds, then sincerely doesn’t know what it is. Plays is straight, confident but not slick. Wardrobe: Business Professional – jacket and tie; Sleeve may be rolled up.
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