Nonunion Video & Photo Campaign for Convenience Store
Synopsis: Popular convenience store headquartered in Central/Western PA (Sheetz) will be shooting a photo and video campaign with a Midwest feel because they’re moving expanding to the Midwest with new store openings.
NEW Shoot Dates: July 15 or July 17
Location: Reading, PA
Rate Breakdown: see below
Talent Rate: $800
Agency Rate: + 20% (where applicable)
Additional Provisions: +travel reimbursement – exact rate to be discussed at booking based on talent’s location
Usage: Stills & Video - Social Media
Term: 1 Year
Work Requirement: If cast, talent will need to self-report to set for 1 shoot date. Production will reimburse travel - exact number to be discussed at booking based on talent's location
ROLES:
2 Leading Men - 30s or 40s. Any Race. Midwestern Accent. Blue-Collar feel. Talent should look like average guys (not overly styled fashion models). . They should feel like anybody's dad or like they just got off the construction site for a lunch break. Facial hair welcome. MUST HAVE A MIDWEST ACCENT OR BE ABLE TO EXECUTE A MIDWEST ACCENT AND REALLY LEAN INTO THE ACCENT.
Male or Female Lead - 20s or 30s. Any Race. Athletic (need to be able to run). Talent should look like an average person. Not overly styled fashion medals. They should feel like anybody's neighbor. A quirky look is a bonus. Should have good expressions and be able to run. MUST HAVE A MIDWEST ACCENT OR BE ABLE TO EXECUTE A MIDWEST ACCENT AND REALLY LEAN INTO THE ACCENT.
Male Lead - 30s or 40s. Any Race. Talent should look like an average person. Not overly styled fashion model. Unique looks (scrawny or even stocky body types) are welcome. MUST HAVE A MIDWEST ACCENT OR BE ABLE TO EXECUTE A MIDWEST ACCENT AND REALLY LEAN INTO THE ACCENT.
Because this is such a tight deadline, we’ll accept either a slate in which you are in character the whole time, meaning you should be using a Midwest accent from the moment the camera starts rolling until you end.
If you feel confident, please record and upload a 2nd video using the following script in which you’ll read the Jake lines. Ladies, read the Jake lines too please.
PLEASE UPLOAD THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS TO THIS DROPBOX LINK: https://www.dropbox.com/request/UqMV5ox9Km0xPbliCCbV
1. Upload 2 full length photos of yourself and please label your files with your full name.
Example: DamonJones_FullLength.jpg
Note: Please dress for the role you want
2. Upload 1-2 headshots or selfies and please label your files with your full name.
Example: DamonJones_Headshot.jpg
Note: Please dress for the role you want
3. Upload 2 photo of the tops of your hands and please label your file with your full name.
Example: DamonJones_Hands.jpg
Note: Please lay them flat on a table and have someone take a photo of them tops of them.
4. Upload 1 video that includes a slate. Tell us about yourself and where you’re from. If you’ve got a Midwestern accent, please stay in character during your slate. MIDWEST ACCENT THROUGHOUT
Example: DamonJones_Slate.mov
5. Upload 1 audition video of the scene. This tape is optional based on the deadline. MIDWEST ACCENT THROUGHOUT.
Example: DamonJones_Audition.mov
6. Upload 1 document that lists the following…
- Your Name
- Contact info (cell and email) if you’re unrepped
- Contact info (phone and email) of your agent if you’re repped
- Where you’re located
- Your availability on July 14-15
- Confirmation that you understand you’ll need to self-report to Reading if cast
- Height
- Shirt
- Pants
- Shoes
Please label your file with your full name.
Example: DamonJones_Info.docx
The deadline to upload your materials is Friday, July 11 no later than 2PM ET
Thank you for understanding!
Katie Griffin Casting