*RUSH CASTING, SUBMIT ASAP!!!
*SELF-TAPE ONLY. Direct Booking from self-tape, reels, headshot, resume.
*Deadline to submit self-tape AND required materials (see below): 6pm Saturday, 7/14/18
*Submissions missing any info will NOT be accepted.
*Scroll down for submission instructions 1 & 2 below.
NON-UNION COMMERCIAL
CLIENT: Travelers Insurance, “A Day in the Life of Tomorrow”
PRODUCER: Jim Nikodemski
PRODUCTION COMPANY: Frontline Productions
CASTING DIRECTOR: BreakThrough Casting
AUDITION: Direct Booking from self-tape/headshots/reels
LOCATION: Middletown, CT (MUST SELF-REPORT BY CAR)
DATE: 7/19/18 AND/OR 7/20/18 TBD
USAGE: Non-Broadcast, Internet/website – 1 Year Buyout
RATE: $1,000/8 hrs/day (May be 2 days) + 10% Agency Fee if applicable + $100. travel stipend/day + hotel + meal + copy
SYNOPSIS:
Actor will be showcased going through various interactions with Travelers
SEEKING:
[MAN]
Male, 35-45, All ethnicities. Attractive, IMPROV SKILLS A PLUS! LEAD, MUST SELF-REPORT BY CAR TO MIDDLETOWN, CT (no exceptions).
[WOMAN]
Female, 35-45, All ethnicities. Attractive, IMPROV SKILLS A PLUS! LEAD, MUST SELF-REPORT BY CAR TO MIDDLETOWN, CT (no exceptions).
- email and attach commercial headshot, resume and self-tape (instructions below – please no MP4s! Upload to a site that allows us to download and provide us with the link. Please check your links prior to sending)
- include full name, cell/email, current height, weight, location base and links to reels/clips in the body of email
1. COPY: (Please read as Chet to camera:)
Chet: Hey Alexa…what’s my Travelers auto deductible?
Alex: Hi Chet. Your auto deductible is $500.
Chet: Ok. How do I make a claim?
Alexa: I’ll text you that information.
2. IMPROV: Please act out the following non-verbal facial/body expressions: Surprise, Disgust, Sadness, Happiness, Anger, In Love, Whaaat?, About to barf, Stern, Contentment, Flirting, Anticipation, and BIG Laugh out loud! (Director’s Note: Person operating the camera or behind the scenes can call-out the emotions…otherwise talent can slate themselves but would be less effective)
3. slate, state current height/weight, location base AND confirm that you can self-report to Middletown, Connecticut
4. zoom out for full body shots with full body profiles, zoom in and shoot from waist up to deliver improv (clearly showing face and hair length).
1. COPY: (Please read two different ways to camera:)
2. IMPROV: Please act out the following non-verbal facial/body expressions: Surprise, Disgust, Sadness, Happiness, Anger, In Love, Whaaat?, About to barf, Stern, Contentment, Flirting, Anticipation, and BIG Laugh out loud! (Director’s Note: Person operating the camera or behind the scenes can call-out the emotions…otherwise talent can slate themselves but would be less effective)
3. slate, state current height/weight, location base AND confirm that you can self-report to Middletown, Connecticut
4. zoom out for full body shots with full body profiles, zoom in and shoot from waist up to deliver improv (clearly showing face and hair length).
- Appear camera ready; Business Casual
- Make sure you are well lit, in focus without background noise.
- Camera should be direct at eye level with body framed from waist to top of head. We want to see your facial expressions!