CASTING CALL: ASIAN + HISPANIC SENIORS
Please email us at casting@weeblemountain.com ASAP.
Please include the following in your email: Your Name, Phone Number, Age, and Ethnicity. Please include a recent photo of yourself if possible.
WHO WE NEED
We need the following types of people for a photoshoot for Novavax:
Asian Men age 50+
Hispanic Men age 50+
You don’t need any professional modeling experience to apply. However, you should feel comfortable on camera and be good at taking direction.
People of all identities (races, sizes, physical abilities, genders, sexualities, religions, ethnicities, countries of origin, and more) who fall within the given parameters are welcome and encouraged to apply. We are committed to representing authentic diversity across all projects.
Don’t fit this role? We encourage you to sign up for general consideration.
We strive to use inclusive and affirming language in our casting process. Please let us know if you have any feedback for us.
PROJECT INFORMATION
ADVERTISER: Novavax (Vaccine company)
TYPE: Commercial photoshoot
SUMMARY: Scientists working on vaccines and people enjoying dinner/games at home.
UNION STATUS: Non-Union
PHOTOGRAPHER: Kate Woodman (do not contact)
PRODUCER: Sarah Gersbach (do not contact)
SHOOT LOCATION: Portland, OR area. We are only hiring talent who live in Oregon or Washington for this project. We will not hire anyone who needs to fly in for the shoot (no exceptions).
DATES: Please do not apply if you cannot accommodate the dates listed below as needed.
FITTING: If hired, you will be needed for a wardrobe fitting on Wed 7/21 (1-3 hours, can be flexible around your schedule).
SHOOT DATES: Thu 7/22 + Fri 7/23. If hired, you’d work 1 of these days, to be determined by the client. To apply, you should be able to fully clear your schedule for either date, as needed.
You should be flexible enough to clear an entire shoot day with just a few days’ notice. Please do not apply if you have immovable conflicts on any dates listed. Please do not request work off or clear your schedule unless asked to do so.
PAY IF HIRED: Total pay if hired will be $1400 and includes
$1250 for one shoot day
$150 for the wardrobe fitting (1-3 hours)
Backups: You may be hired as a backup talent, in which case you’ll be paid $500 to hold your schedule open for the shoot date.
Pay includes your hours worked and the usage of your image by the advertiser.
Talent agents: 20% agency fee available on all rates.
USAGE/LENGTH: Full buyout, in perpetuity
HIRING REQUIREMENTS: Must be18+ and live in Oregon or Washington and be legally eligible to work in the US. Must comply with COVID19 protocols.
COVID19 CONSIDERATIONS: Please only apply if you would feel safe working during COVID19 given the information below.
All CDC and OMPA production protocols will be followed on set. You will sometimes be asked to remove your mask, for active photography and makeup application.
All cast + crew will be tested for COVID19 before the shoot (at no cost to you). Hiring is contingent upon negative test results.
CASTING PROCESS
To Apply: Please email us at casting@weeblemountain.com ASAP.
Please include the following in your email: Your Name, Phone Number, Age, and Ethnicity. Please include a recent photo of yourself if possible.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Please apply ASAP as first submissions take priority.
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.
Non-Disclosure Agreement: By applying for this project, you agree not to mention your involvement in the project, nor disclose to outside parties any details regarding the advertiser, product, or shoot that may be shared during the casting process. Violation of the NDA may result in termination and/or legal action.
Our Partners: We recognize the brands we work with may not have a perfect history in terms of media representation or other social issues. We are partnering with them in hopes of moving in a thoughtful + conscientious direction. While we don't represent or speak for the brand directly, we'd be happy to receive any feedback this casting call may bring up, in order to open a dialogue on your behalf. Your voice matters.
Have Thoughts? We strive to use inclusive and affirming language in our casting process. Please let us know if you have any feedback for us.
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.