IN ORDER TO APPLY, PLEASE BE READY TO FILM AN AUDITION VIDEO AS PART OF THIS SUBMISSION. NO ACTING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.
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CASTING FAMILIES FOR A FUN CRUISE SHIP COMMERCIAL SHOOTING IN THE CARIBBEAN!
RECEIVE $5,625 - $15,625+ EACH IF SELECTED!
We're seeking families with parents ages 40-50, kids ages 9-17 and if applicable, grandparents ages 60-75, in the Greater Toronto Area who are outgoing for a cruise commercial shooting on a ship in the Caribbean!
PLEASE NOTE- WE ARE CONDUCTING ADDITIONAL CASTING AND NOW WILL ONLY BE REVIEWING SUBMISSIONS INCLUDING BLACK WOMEN, AGED 55-75.
Does your family love to travel? Are you outgoing and adventurous? If so, we want to hear from you!
PLEASE NOTE:
- YOU MUST ALL BE ADVENTUROUS AND COMFORTABLE WITH LIGHT-TO MODERATE PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES.
- To apply, you MUST all have valid CANADIAN passports with an expiry date no sooner than May 2027.
- If shortlisted, you MUST be available for a brief audition with the director on Wednesday, September 30th or Thursday, October 1st.
- If selected, you MUST be available for a wardrobe appointment on Oct 6th or Oct 7th. You will only be required briefly (about 2 hours).
- If selected, you MUST be available for travel and filming on the cruise ship from Oct 9th to Oct 18th.
- If booked, in addition to a FREE CRUISE you will each receive $75 for a wardrobe appointment and $600 per day of filming. You will also each receive $450 per travel day, $300 per down day, and a per diem of $75 per day. If your likeness is in the final commercial, you will receive an additional $6,000 to $11,000 each for its use.
IF SHORTLISTED, YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 1st.
THANKS FOR APPLYING!
First Name *
Last Name *
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Province *
Phone number *
Email address *
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Date of birth *
Please list the name, age and relationship of the other family members you're included in this application. *
Does every family member applying have a valid passport that does not expire before May 1st, 2027? *
Can all family members applying swim? *
Can you confirm that all family members applying would be comfortable being filmed in their bathing suit? *
Can you confirm all family members applying would be comfortable filming on a cruise ship without seasickness, doing light-to-moderate physical activities (go-karting, swimming, rafting, waterslides and snorkelling)? *
MANDATORY- Please upload a CURRENT (within the past month) picture of you that clearly shows all your faces (no hats, sunglasses, or filters). *
MANDATORY- Please upload a CURRENT full body (head to feet) photo of all of you. *
We'd love to see a quick horizontal video (max 2-3 min) of all of you. Please frame yourselves from the waist up. Please do the following and keep it casual!
1. Please introduce yourselves and tell us what you do for work/study.
2. What is the most adventurous family vacation you've taken and why did you enjoy it?
3. Have you ever been snorkelling or diving? If so, where?
4. Imagine you're looking out on the ocean at a beautiful tropical Island. You're loving this cruise. Turn to the camera and say the word "here" with confidence and joy. Please each take a turn doing this.
IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS RECORDING/UPLOADING THE VIDEO WHILE COMPLETING THE FORM, PLEASE USE A DIFFERENT WEB BROWSER.
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Are any of you a member or apprentice of ACTRA, SAG, or UDA (actor's unions)? *
Do any of you currently have an agent? *
If any of you are represented by an agent, please include their name and contact info here (email address and phone number)
Have any of you ever appeared in any form of cruise ship advertising? *
Have any of you ever been convicted of a criminal offence? *
How did you hear about this opportunity? *
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CASTING CALL TERMS, CONDITIONS, WAIVER AND RELEASE *
In exchange for being considered for engagement in the Production, I agree to the following terms and conditions: I am of at least the age of majority in my jurisdiction of residence. I consent to the recording and fixation of any performance I provide in the course of the casting call/audition, including my voice and my likeness and including my own submitted tape(s) (the “Materials”). I consent to the use of my name, contact information and personal biography for and in connection with my participation in the call/audition. I understand that my personal information will be used by Ground Glass for purposes of assessing candidates for the Client’s Project, and for no other purpose. I acknowledge that Ground Glass may store the Materials for its own records in perpetuity, and that it may use portions of the Materials along with my name and town of residence for its own promotional purposes (in any and all media, world-wide, royalty-free and in perpetuity), but neither it nor Client shall commercially exploit those Materials or share my personal information with third parties without my consent. If I am submitting any original Materials, I represent and warrant that the Materials are original, that I am the author of them, that I am free to grant rights in them as I have done so in this document, and that the use of the Materials will not infringe on any other person or entities’ rights. Despite the rights I am granting to Ground Glass and Client hereunder, I acknowledge that neither has any obligation to use or make public any of my Materials. I acknowledge that my opportunity to be selected for participation in the Production is the only compensation I will receive as result of this waiver and grant of rights. I understand that only if I am selected as a participant in the Production will I be offered separate terms and conditions in connection with such participation. I acknowledge Ground Glass’s and/or Client’s selections are final and that they will communicate only with any party or parties selected for participation in the Production. I agree to not disclose anything covered in this application for five years from date submitted or until, should I be selected for the campaign, the campaign has been made available to the public, whichever comes first. I hereby release Ground Glass, the Client, and their respective agents, representatives, partners and employees from any and all liability, claims, demands and causes of action in connection with the foregoing and in connection with my participation in the call/audition in any manner whatsoever, including in respect of any personal injury, damage, theft or loss of any kind. The terms of this agreement apply to each of us individually, as well as to all of us as a group or business. I acknowledge and accept that: (a) this agreement binds me and my heirs and successors; (b) I cannot assign this agreement to any other person or entity; (c) I am an independent contractor and not an employee, partner or ongoing contractor with Ground Glass or Client; and (d) I fully understand all of the terms of this agreement.