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Man who jogs - SOC

Male - 30 to 40 yrsSOC Union
Project title
SPORT CHEK - OCTOBRE 2023
Media
Commercial
Due date
Friday October 20, 2023
Submissions from
Montréal
Role description

Man, 30-40 years old Description: Open to diversity. MUST be an experienced jogger Priority to ACTRA members and apprentices BUT open to out of union suggestions.

Woman who jumps rope - SOC

Female - 25 to 35 yrsSOC Union
Project title
SPORT CHEK - OCTOBRE 2023
Media
Commercial
Due date
Friday October 20, 2023
Submissions from
Montréal
Role description

Woman, 25-35 years old Description: Woman in really good shape, athletic, MUST do skip rope workouts regularly (high-level skip rope) Priority to ACTRA members and apprentices BUT open to out of union suggestions.

Holiday Shopper 1

All - 25 to 45 yrsSOC Non union
Project title
Project Chocolate
Media
Commercial
Due date
Tuesday October 17, 2023
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

All Ethnicities, any gender. Genuine and natural in their performance. A shopper who is in a rush and walking fast during the holiday season is given a speeding ticket. As they read the heartwarming and humorous messages on the ticket, they reflect while enjoying the delicious chocolate.

Holiday Shopper 2

All - 55 to 65 yrsSOC Non union
Project title
Project Chocolate
Media
Commercial
Due date
Tuesday October 17, 2023
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

All Ethnicities, any gender. Genuine and natural in their performance. A shopper who is in a rush and walking fast during the holiday season is given a speeding ticket. As they read the heartwarming and humorous messages on the ticket, they reflect while enjoying the delicious chocolate.

Young Couple

All - 25 to 45 yrsSOC Non union
Project title
Project Chocolate
Media
Commercial
Due date
Tuesday October 17, 2023
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

All Ethnicities, any gender. Genuine and natural in their performance. A young couple that are in a rush and walking fast during the holiday season are given a speeding ticket. As they read the heartwarming and humorous messages on the ticket, they reflect while enjoying the delicious chocolate. Real couples are encouraged to submit.

Elderly Couple

All - 55 to 65 yrsSOC Non union
Project title
Project Chocolate
Media
Commercial
Due date
Tuesday October 17, 2023
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

All Ethnicities, any gender. Genuine and natural in their performance. An elderly couple that are in a rush and walking fast during the holiday season are given a speeding ticket. As they read the heartwarming and humorous messages on the ticket, they reflect while enjoying the delicious chocolate. Real couples are encouraged to submit.

Grandfather

Male - 50 to 80 yrsPrincipal (PP) Non union
Project title
Transportation Commercial
Media
Commercial
Due date
Tuesday October 17, 2023
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

GRANDFATHER (SouthAsian,Male,50-80) We welcome auditions from all South Asian applicants, regardless of religion, nationality, native language, or tenure in Canada. ?  A strong, silent father figure. ?  Visibly graying, senior citizen. ?  A vulnerable aging energy. Reserved and soft-spoken. ?  A subtle sadness in his eyes (without being melodramatic). ?  Must be comfortable emoting on camera. ?  Newcomers to Canada encouraged to apply.

Dad

Male - 30 to 45 yrsPrincipal (PP) Non union
Project title
Transportation Commercial
Media
Commercial
Due date
Tuesday October 17, 2023
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

YOUNG DAD (South Asian, Male, 30-45) We welcome auditions from all South Asian applicants, regardless of religion, nationality, native language, or tenure in Canada. ?  Young, urban-professional dad. ?  Clean-cut, commercial-friendly looks preferred. You don’t need to be clean-shaven, but please style facial hair so it doesn’t appear messy. ?  Positive, caring energy. ?  Strong emotive capabilities. ?  Newcomers to Canada encouraged to apply.

Mom

Female - 25 to 40 yrsPrincipal (PP) Non union
Project title
Transportation Commercial
Media
Commercial
Due date
Tuesday October 17, 2023
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

YOUNG MOM (South Asian, Female, 25-40) We welcome auditions from all South Asian applicants, regardless of religion, nationality, native language, or tenure in Canada. ?  Young, urban-professional mom. ?  Clean-cut, commercial-friendly looks preferred. Please avoid heavy/glamorous make-up in your tape. ?  Positive, caring and very organized. She helps keep family trips on track. ?  Newcomers to Canada encouraged to apply.

Young Newcomer

Female - 20 to 35 yrsPrincipal (PP) Non union
Project title
Transportation Commercial
Media
Commercial
Due date
Tuesday October 17, 2023
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

YOUNG NEWCOMER (South Asian, Female, 20-35) ?  Young, driven and confident. ?  Works a survival job while settling into Canada. ?  A distinctly South Asian newcomer energy. ?  Simple and functional in her aesthetic. ?  Clean-cut, commercial-friendly looks preferred. Please avoid heavy/glamorous make-up in your tape. ? Newcomers to Canada encouraged to apply.

Narrator

Male - 30 to 45 yrsPrincipal (PP) Non union
Project title
Transportation Commercial
Media
Commercial
Due date
Tuesday October 17, 2023
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

NARRATOR 1 (South Asian, Male) — VOICE ONLY ?  This is a first-person narration, NOT a commercial voice-over. ?  This voice-over is meant to represent YOUNG DAD. ?  Newcomer immigrant, with a subtle (educated) South Asian accent (please don’t force it if this isn’t natural to the talent. No forced South Asian accents). ?  Strong ability to emote. ?  Conversational, compassionate delivery. ?  Performers auditioning for YOUNG DAD are encouraged to read for this part, as well. Please submit for both roles separately.

Narrator

Female - 30 to 45 yrsPrincipal (PP) Non union
Project title
Transportation Commercial
Media
Commercial
Due date
Tuesday October 17, 2023
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

NARRATOR 2 (South Asian, Female) — VOICE ONLY ?  This is a first-person narration, NOT a commercial voice-over. ?  This voice-over is meant to represent YOUNG NEWCOMER. ?  Youthful, newcomer immigrant, with a subtle South Asian accent (please don’t force it if this isn’t natural to the talent. No forced South Asian accents). ?  Effervescent, positive tone. ?  Strong ability to emote. ?  Conversational, compassionate delivery. ?  Performers auditioning for YOUNG NEWCOMER are encouraged to read for this part, as well. Please submit for both roles separately.

ASSOCIATE (3)

All Principal (PP) Non union
Project title
TIRE & AUTO REPAIR COMPANY REGIONAL COMMERCIAL
Media
Commercial
Due date
Wednesday October 11, 2023
Submissions from
New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Memphis, Indianapolis, Nashville, Knoxville, St. Louis, Kansas City
Role description

ASSOCIATE (Principal speaking talent - hiring a total of 3) - Male and Female talent, all ethnicities highly encouraged to submit. Should be able to deliver lines with a light comedic flair, but not big or over the top. Friendly, approachable, knowledgeable, likable, attractive but not "model like". Role works 1 day. Principal Session Fee: $600 + 20% agency fee Principal Use Buyout: $1,400 + 20% agency fee Second spot (if used) $400 + 20% agency fee Travel under 100 miles: No compensation Travel in -100 to 250 miles: Flat Rate of $150, $68 per diem, plus 1 hotel night Travel in over 250 miles: Flat Rate of $250, $68 per diem, 1 hotel night, 1 round trip airline ticket Talent who travel more than 100 miles will be brought in day prior to shoot if traveling. No agency fees for travel.

MOM

Female - 33 to 39 yrsPrincipal (PP) Non union
Project title
TIRE & AUTO REPAIR COMPANY REGIONAL COMMERCIAL
Media
Commercial
Due date
Wednesday October 11, 2023
Submissions from
New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Memphis, Indianapolis, Nashville, Knoxville, St. Louis, Kansas City
Role description

MOM (principal speaking role)- mid-late 30's, any ethnicity, friendly approachable, likable and relatable, attractive, but not "model like". Should be able to deliver lines with a light comedic flair, but not big or over the top. Role works 2 days. Principal Session Fee: $600 + 20% agency fee Principal Use Buyout: $1,400 + 20% agency fee Second spot (if used) $400 + 20% agency fee Travel under 100 miles: No compensation Travel in -100 to 250 miles: Flat Rate of $150, $68 per diem, plus 1 hotel night Travel in over 250 miles: Flat Rate of $250, $68 per diem, 1 hotel night, 1 round trip airline ticket Talent who travel more than 100 miles will be brought in day prior to shoot if traveling. No agency fees for travel.

HUSBAND

Male - 33 to 43 yrsPrincipal (PP) Non union
Project title
TIRE & AUTO REPAIR COMPANY REGIONAL COMMERCIAL
Media
Commercial
Due date
Wednesday October 11, 2023
Submissions from
New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Memphis, Indianapolis, Nashville, Knoxville, St. Louis, Kansas City
Role description

HUSBAND - (Principal speaking role), MID 30'S-EARLY 40'S. Friendly, approachable, likable, relatable, attractive, but not "model like". Should be able to deliver lines with a light comedic flair, but not big or over the top. Role works 1 day Principal Session Fee: $600 + 20% agency fee Principal Use Buyout: $1,400 + 20% agency fee Second spot (if used) $400 + 20% agency fee Travel under 100 miles: No compensation Travel in -100 to 250 miles: Flat Rate of $150, $68 per diem, plus 1 hotel night Travel in over 250 miles: Flat Rate of $250, $68 per diem, 1 hotel night, 1 round trip airline ticket Talent who travel more than 100 miles will be brought in day prior to shoot if traveling. No agency fees for travel.

WIFE (A/K/A "ALEXA")

Female - 33 to 43 yrsPrincipal (PP) Non union
Project title
TIRE & AUTO REPAIR COMPANY REGIONAL COMMERCIAL
Media
Commercial
Due date
Wednesday October 11, 2023
Submissions from
New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Memphis, Indianapolis, Nashville, Knoxville, St. Louis, Kansas City
Role description

WIFE (Principal speaking role)- Any ethnicity, mid 30's - early 40's, MUST BE ABLE TO DO YOGA POSES WELL. Bonus if you can sound like an "Alexa"! Friendly, approachable, likable, relatable, attractive, but not "model like". Should be able to deliver lines with a light comedic flair, but not big or over the top. Role works 1 day. Principal Session Fee: $600 + 20% agency fee Principal Use Buyout: $1,400 + 20% agency fee Second spot (if used) $400 + 20% agency fee Travel under 100 miles: No compensation Travel in -100 to 250 miles: Flat Rate of $150, $68 per diem, plus 1 hotel night Travel in over 250 miles: Flat Rate of $250, $68 per diem, 1 hotel night, 1 round trip airline ticket Talent who travel more than 100 miles will be brought in day prior to shoot if traveling. No agency fees for travel.

DAD

Male - 50 to 59 yrsPrincipal (PP) Non union
Project title
TIRE & AUTO REPAIR COMPANY REGIONAL COMMERCIAL
Media
Commercial
Due date
Wednesday October 11, 2023
Submissions from
New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Memphis, Indianapolis, Nashville, Knoxville, St. Louis, Kansas City
Role description

DAD (Principal speaking role), - any ethnicity, 50's, Friendly, approachable, likable, relatable, attractive but not "model like". Should be able to deliver lines with a light comedic flair, but not big or over the top. Role works 1 day. Principal Session Fee: $600 Principal Session Fee: $600 + 20% agency fee Principal Use Buyout: $1,400 + 20% agency fee Second spot (if used) $400 + 20% agency fee Travel under 100 miles: No compensation Travel in -100 to 250 miles: Flat Rate of $150, $68 per diem, plus 1 hotel night Travel in over 250 miles: Flat Rate of $250, $68 per diem, 1 hotel night, 1 round trip airline ticket Talent who travel more than 100 miles will be brought in day prior to shoot if traveling. No agency fees for travel.

DAUGHTER

Female - 18 to 25 yrsPrincipal (PP) Non union
Project title
TIRE & AUTO REPAIR COMPANY REGIONAL COMMERCIAL
Media
Commercial
Due date
Wednesday October 11, 2023
Submissions from
New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Memphis, Indianapolis, Nashville, Knoxville, St. Louis, Kansas City
Role description

DAUGHTER (Principal speaking role) Any ethnicity, female who appears be late teens. Friendly, approachable, likable, relatable. Should be able to deliver lines with a light comedic flair, but not big or over the top. 18 to 25 years old, all ethnicities woman. Role works 1 day Principal Session Fee: $600 + 20% agency fee Principal Use Buyout: $1,400 + 20% agency fee Second spot (if used) $400 + 20% agency fee Travel under 100 miles: No compensation Travel in -100 to 250 miles: Flat Rate of $150, $68 per diem, plus 1 hotel night Travel in over 250 miles: Flat Rate of $250, $68 per diem, 1 hotel night, 1 round trip airline ticket Talent who travel more than 100 miles will be brought in day prior to shoot if traveling. No agency fees for travel.

TERESA

Female - 26 to 29 yrsPrincipal (PP) Non union
Project title
TIRE & AUTO REPAIR COMPANY REGIONAL COMMERCIAL
Media
Commercial
Due date
Wednesday October 11, 2023
Submissions from
New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Memphis, Indianapolis, Nashville, Knoxville, St. Louis, Kansas City
Role description

TERESA (Principal Speaking role) - late 20's female, she is a roommate to Candace - with a bit of an "odd-couple feel" to them, although they like each other, Teresa is the "Oscar" of the duo. Any ethnicity. Friendly, approachable, likable, relatable, attractive, but not "model like". Should be able to deliver lines with a light comedic flair, but not big or over the top. Role works 1 day. Principal Session Fee: $600 + 20% agency fee Principal Use Buyout: $1,400 + 20% agency fee Second spot (if used) $400 + 20% agency fee Travel under 100 miles: No compensation Travel in -100 to 250 miles: Flat Rate of $150, $68 per diem, plus 1 hotel night Travel in over 250 miles: Flat Rate of $250, $68 per diem, 1 hotel night, 1 round trip airline ticket Talent who travel more than 100 miles will be brought in day prior to shoot if traveling. No agency fees for travel.

CANDACE

Female - 26 to 29 yrsPrincipal (PP) Non union
Project title
TIRE & AUTO REPAIR COMPANY REGIONAL COMMERCIAL
Media
Commercial
Due date
Wednesday October 11, 2023
Submissions from
New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Memphis, Indianapolis, Nashville, Knoxville, St. Louis, Kansas City
Role description

CANDACE (Principal Speaking role) - late 20's female, she is a roommate to Teresa - with a bit of an "odd-couple feel" to them, although they like each other, Candace is the "Felix" of the duo. Any ethnicity. Friendly, approachable, likable, relatable, attractive, but not "model like". Should be able to deliver lines with a light comedic flair, but not big or over the top. Role works 1 day. Principal Session Fee: $600 + 20% agency fee Principal Use Buyout: $1,400 + 20% agency fee Second spot (if used) $400 + 20% agency fee Travel under 100 miles: No compensation Travel in -100 250 miles: Flat Rate of $150, $68 per diem, plus 1 hotel night Travel in over 250 miles: Flat Rate of $250, $68 per diem, 1 hotel night, 1 round trip airline ticket Talent who travel more than 100 miles will be brought in day prior shoot if traveling. No agency fees for travel.