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Real New Yorkers Needed for Commercial Shoot

New York, NY, United States
ID: 314455Exp: 6/28/2026
$2,550/project
Description:

Casting real New Yorkers with big personalities, strong opinions, and that unmistakable NYC energy to taste test the menu of a popular fast food restaurant and share their honest reactions on camera. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Further information is provided below. About the project: This non-union commercial will film in Miami, but directors are looking for that infectious NY energy which is why they are casting people out of NYC. Directors want people who love food, speak their minds, and aren’t afraid to tell exactly what they think. Rate: Minimum $1400 broken down into $500 (per shoot day) + $350 (per travel day) + $200 (fitting) with an additional $1,500 for usage if in the final cut. Full pay breakdown: Fitting: $200 (no agent fee) – not to exceed 4 hours. Fitting OT: $50/hr (no agent fee). Session: 10-hour day @ $500 + 20% agent fee. Session OT: $75.00/hr after 10-hours + 20% agent fee. Talent travel day session: $350/travel day + 20% agent fee. Buyout: $1,500 + 20% agent fee one-time buyout payment made if talent makes final materials. Renewal option: additional one 3 months at 100% + 20% agent fee – same materials media and territory apply. Additional info: No acting experience is necessary. Filming in Miami: production will cover all travel, hotel accommodations, and transportation. Talent will fly out from a New York area airport. Travel/shoot window: July 13–18, 2026. Tentative schedule: Travel July 13th. Wardrobe fitting: July 14th. Shoot: July 15-17. Return travel: July 16-18. **Each person will likely only be needed for one shoot day, which likely will shorten the overall travel schedule.** Zoom callbacks: Monday, June 29th. EXCLUSIVITY: QSR (Quick Service Restaurants) Competitors: Mc Donald’s, Jack in the Box, Wendy’s, In & Out Burger, Five Guys, Arby’s, Culvers, Sonics, Checker’s, Carl’s Jr. MEDIA: BROADCAST: TV/Digital/Social/Industrial/Internet/PR, OOH TERM: 3 months from first air date In-Perpetuity archival use for client/agency YouTube and social media sites (creative to naturally move down the queue, and will not be renewed without prior negotiation). TERRITORY: North America & US Territories and it’s Territories. If you are interested, please apply.

1 role

Real New YorkersBoth genders18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

Looking for authentic personalities, great energy, and people who enjoy trying new foods and giving their unfiltered opinions.