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 need hikers for a photoshoot for The North Face. We’re looking for:
Hikers | people 18+ who enjoy hiking and are comfortable hiking in snow. We’re especially interested in non-binary and/or BIPOC talent.
No professional acting/modeling experience is needed to apply. You should feel comfortable on camera and be good at taking direction.
PROJECT INFORMATION
ADVERTISER: The North Face and Dick’s Sporting Goods
TYPE: Stills + Video
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Stills only projects: all talent are welcome to submit, regardless of union status.
For video projects, the project will be listed as either SAG-AFTRA or Non-Union.
Non-union projects: Non-union and Fi-Core talent are eligible (SAG talent should not apply.) Casting does not verify talent’s union status with SAG.
SAG projects: All talent are eligible to submit, but if hired must be cleared to work by SAG. This means that before shooting, SAG members may need to resolve unpaid dues, and non-union talent may be required to join the union in order to work.
If you do not know what this means, you are most likely non-union and can apply to any project.
UNION STATUS: Non-Union
SHOOT LOCATION: Mammoth Lakes area, CA (Talent must be local to LA)
We are only considering talent who are based in Los Angeles, California and would not need to fly in for the shoot. You must be able to attend a callback and fitting in person in Venice, CA to be hired.
SHOOT DATES:
CALLBACKS: Wed 6/28 or Thurs 6/29 (mandatory to attend in person)
FITTING: Thu 6/6 or Fri 6/7 (if requested)
SHOOT Tue 7/11 - Sun 6/16 (2-3 shoot days and 2 travel days within this range).
Please only apply if you can be flexible enough to clear any of the shoot dates s needed. Do not apply if you will be out of town or if you have immovable conflicts. Please do not clear your schedule after applying, we will request you hold the dates if you are selected. Partial conflicts on the callbacks/fitting dates are fine as long as you have availability during business hours for at least one date listed for fittings and callbacks.
PAY IF HIRED: $4700-$6200 total for 2-3 days of work, which includes:
Shoot Days: $1500/day (10hrs) for 2-3 days
Travel: $500/day for 2 travel days between Los Angeles and Mammoth, CA. Production will cover lodging.
Exclusivity: $500 to agree not to work for other outdoor active brands/retail for 3 months
Fitting fee: $200 flat
Option: Additional pay of 110% original rates may be available if the client decides to extend the usage terms after the initial term listed is over (not guaranteed.) This decision is solely up to the client. If hired you will sign a contract that includes this contingency.
All talent must be local to Los Angeles, CA to attend callbacks + fittings in person. Production will provide lodging.
Talent agents: +20% available on all listed rates. Please reference Casting Networks for confirmed agency rates as they may differ from what is listed here.
USAGE TERMS: Pay includes your hours worked and the use of your image by the advertiser as follows:
Paid and organic digital/social media, in-store. USA, 6 months. Archival rights in perpetuity Exclusivity: 3 months - Athletic/Sports Performance Wear to include Patagonia, Columbia, REI, Helly Hansen, Nike, Adidas, Canada Goose, Marmot, and Carhartt or other athletic/sports performance brand without the express written consent.
HIRING REQUIREMENTS: Must be 18+, reside in the Los Angeles area, and be legally eligible to work in the US. If you have a talent agent, it is mandatory to list your agency on your application.
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.
COVID-19 CONSIDERATIONS: No vaccination or testing requirement. The majority of the shoot will be taking place outdoors. Production will follow all state + local guidelines.
HOW TO APPLY
You will need the following materials (cell phone photos/videos are fine).
(1) Headshot This does not have to be a professional photo. Any recent, nice quality photo. No hats, sunglasses, or filters. Color Photo.
(1) Selfie (from today) showing your current hairstyle. Minimal makeup (if any), hair down. No hats, sunglasses, or filters. Color Photo.
(1) Hiking Interview Video: 1-2 minutes, waist up. Please tell the camera about your hiking experience. How often do you go hiking and for how many miles? Are you training for any thru-hikes (or have you done any previously)? Do you have experience hiking in snow? What are some of your favorite spots.
(1) Medium (waist-up) digital - wearing shorts and a tank top. This should be a new photo taken today, indoors against a plain background.
(1) Full Body digital - wearing shorts and a tank top. This should be a new photo taken today, indoors against a plain background.
(1) Full Body digital - wearing winter hiking/outdoor gear that you would wear for a winter hike. This should be a new photo taken today, indoors against a plain background.
(5-7) Hiking/Outdoor Photos - real shots from real hiking/outdodor adventures or outdoor-related shots from your modeling portfolio. Please do not upload a series of photos from the same hike, these should show a variety of experiences outdoors.
NEXT STEPS: If you are selected for further consideration, we will reach out to you with the next steps. Please note that if you are not selected, you may not receive a notice. We do our best to inform talent who are not selected, but this often happens very close to (or after) the listed shoot dates. Please do not clear your schedule unless requested, and assume you are not needed unless you hear from us.
TROUBLE SUBMITTING?
If your files are too large, you may need to do a manual submission. To do so, please complete the following two steps:
1. Click the “manual submission” button below to fill out a text-only submission form,
2. Use wetransfer.com to email your photos/videos to casting@weeblemountain.com. Please include your full name + the name of the project you’re applying for and the role in the message. Do not send YouTube, Vimeo, Google Drive, Dropbox, or other links.
If you’re still having trouble, please email us for help.
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 email us 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 Tiktok. Our owner, Rachel Mossey, is also on IMDB.
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