CASTING CALL: RURAL OREGONIANS
Status: CLOSED
We are finished casting this project! If you’re interested in future gigs, please sign up for general consideration.
WHO WE NEED
We’re casting a variety of rural Oregonians for a photoshoot promoting mask-wearing and COVID19 safety. The photos will feature residents across the state wearing their masks proudly.
We’re looking for people 18+ who are pro-mask and live in a rural area of Oregon, especially who fit one of the following categories:
Ranchers, Farmers, + Butchers
Hunters, Shooters + Gun Owners
Fishermen/Fisherpeople + Seafood Workers
Small Business Owners + Workers (Shops, General Stores, Antiques, etc.)
Food Service Workers (Servers, Bartenders, Dishwashers, Cooks)
Construction Workers
Trade Workers (Welders, Carpenters, Plumbers, Electricians, Painters, etc)
Auto Mechanics + Maintenance workers
Loggers
Truckers + Professional Drivers
Bikers (Motorcycles)
Miners
Gas Station Workers
Firefighters + Search & Rescue Volunteers (no federal employees)
Native, Black, and Latinx Oregonians in any profession.
Other rural people. We’re open to folks not listed here. Please note most office, medical, and other white-collar workers workers won’t fit our needs for this project.
Portland Residents: In general, we do not need people who live in the Portland metro area for this project. We will make exceptions and accept applications from Portland residents in the following categories: bikers, construction/trade workers, mechanics, truckers.
People of all identities (races, sizes, abilities, genders, sexualities, religions, ethnicities, countries of origin, and more) are welcome and encouraged to apply. We are committed to representing authentic diversity across all projects. We are especially interested in casting BIPOC Oregonians in this project.
You don’t need any professional modeling experience to apply, but you should be comfortable on camera and good at taking direction.
PROJECT INFORMATION
TYPE: Photoshoot for the State of Oregon & Oregon Health Authority.
UNION STATUS: Non-Union
SHOOT LOCATION: Oregon. We will come to your location to photograph you.
SHOOT DATES: 1 day between Dec 3-15, 2020. Exact dates TBD.
The dates can be somewhat flexible to accommodate your availability. However, please do not apply if you are generally unavailable or have large blackout periods during this timeframe.
PAY IF HIRED:
$1,000 for your participation (1 day of work, up to 10 hours.)
$500 for the use of your location
Paid to the owner of the location where you are photographed for the use of the space, if applicable. This could be your home, workplace, etc depending on the role you are cast for. Truckers will be paid for the use of their truck as a location.
$500 for your partner if they are also asked to participate
All pay includes your hours worked and the use of your image by the advertiser. Media usage is 1 year all media, excluding broadcast (Oregon only).
Please note if you are represented by a talent agent, the rates are inclusive of agency fees, so your take-home pay may be lower after they take a commission.
HIRING REQUIREMENTS:
If you are selected to participate in this project, you must:
Pass a criminal background check and social media screening.
Test negative for COVID19 before the shoot (we will help arrange the testing at no cost to you).
Wear a mask at all times during the photoshoot, and agree to follow all social-distancing and other COVID19 safety measures.
Be legally eligible to work in the US.
Agree to have your first name (and potentially a pro-mask quote) included on the final images.
COVID19 CONSIDERATIONS: The casting process will be 100% remote. There will be no in-person auditions or callbacks for this project. A very small crew (only the photographer and one assistant) will be visiting your location for the photoshoot. All participants will be masked at all times for maximum safety.
Please only apply if you would feel safe working during COVID19. It is your choice whether to apply for this project based on your individual risk factors. If you are not comfortable working during this time, your consideration for future projects will not be affected.
If you are selected for this project, we will share a comprehensive list of COVID-19 protocols that outline the social distancing and other safety precautions that will be taken on-set to ensure the lowest risks for all cast + crew. You will have time to review the protocols before accepting the gig.
CASTING PROCESS
Please choose the appropriate link below to apply for consideration in this project! Please apply based on the region in Oregon where you live (or the one closest to you).
YOUR ROLE: On the application page, please choose one role that fits you best (hunter, trucker, farmer, mechanic, etc). Then gather photos that show you engaged in this activity, along with photos of the location where you typically do it. For example, your workplace, truck, farm, boat, etc.
PLEASE DO NOT LOG IN: This application uses a different software than your general consideration profile with us. Instead of logging in, please click “submit” then “continue as guest.”
DEADLINE TO APPLY: The priority deadline for this project has passed, but we will continue to accept applications on a case-by-case basis until casting is complete. This page will be updated when the casting is closed.
NEXT STEPS: If you are selected for further consideration, we will reach out to you with next steps. Please note that if you are not selected, you will not receive a notice.
ABOUT US: We’re a casting agency that finds actors, models, and extras for photoshoots, commercials, TV, and movies. You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. Our owner, Rachel Mossey, is also on IMDB.
Interested in Other Gigs? We encourage you to visit our sign up page to learn about general consideration.