Looking for young children and young adults for parent roles for a commerial
The Commercial is for an Organic Toddler Food with each commercial featuring different talent - with an emphasis on diverse, healthy, vibrant, active families.
We are aiming to find real family groupings ie Dad and toddler /Mum, Dad and baby etc but having said that we are open to submitting uncles or aunts with their nieces or nephews.
We would also like to have a selection of ethnically diverse males and females in their 30s who may be cast as part of a couple if necessary.
HEYCAST REQUIREMENT
We will be submitting talent over the weekend using HeyCast and everyone who is submitted will need to have their profile set up. Parents can add their child's profiles using the following process and can be either considered as CHAPERONES only or considered for the parent role. Let us know which you prefer.
For parents we recommend you set up your HeyCast account and profile first. To create an account go to HeyCast using this LINK and set up a profile. When you have your profile done click on the Setting Menu on the left side panel in your HeyCast account and select CREATE CHILD PROFILE. This allows you to create a new profile using the same email address and you can then add all the details for your child. Repeat for additional children.
CASTING BREAKDOWN
Here's the breakdown of the talent we are looking for:
Avid Reader - Dad 30s, child 3-4 years
Independent Eater - Mum 30s, Dad 30s, Baby 12-14months (must be able to feed themselves with a spoon)
Good to share - Mum 30s, Children x 2 who are 2 and 4 years
Colour combination - Mum 30s, Baby 15-16 months
Additional, diverse 'Mums' and 'Dads' in their 30s who could be cast as a partner if required.
AUDITION PROCESS
5pm Sunday 13th Aug: Submit HeyCast profile. Please ensure ALL PHOTOS are current (snapshots fine) of the parent(s) and baby/child(ren)
5pm Sunday 20th Aug: Offer of Self Tape Video and Stills made to identified talent
Monday 28th Aug: In Person Audition offered to Shortlisted Talent
SHOOT DETAILS
Location: Christchurch, or surrounding suburbs
Date: Fri 8th or Sat 9th September '23
Duration: Half day's shoot.
Rate: Depending upon role between $850 - $1400 (excl our 20% Agency Fee)
All photos must be clear, sharp and no hats or glasses so the casting team can see what you all look like. Lots of smiles, connecting and having a great time is what we want to take away from the photos.
Happy to answer any questions. Please message me on Whatsapp 0274511161 and I'll get back to you asap.
Thank you :)
Nga mihi
Janey Hughes
InTouch Talent Agency
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