Project Info:
F O O T A G E F I L M S is producing a light-hearted comedic environmental PSA about shopping responsibly for the Holidays for an international NGO.
Production will take place in/around Beacon, NY. Please only apply if local to area.
Shoot Dates: 11/27 - 11/30. Exact dates TBC. For half or 1 day, see individual breakdowns.
Rate: Please see individual roles.
Video Requests: Please see individual roles for character video submissions. Filming on an iPhone is fine, no submissions (other than extras) will be considered without a video audition.
Deadline: Tuesday, November 19, 5pm ET.
EMAIL SUBMISSIONS TO: info@footagefilmsinc.com
*include where you’re based and your means of transport.
ROLES INCLUDE
MARIA (F/50s - 60s):
Warm, motherly. Maria is happy to have her daughter Sandra, back for the holiday season. Please see photo of Sandra for reference of looks.
Rate: $400 for 1 day. Fee inclusive of buyout in perpetuity for all internet & social.
Video Request:
Please film yourself with the lines below:
Warm to your daughter:
“What’s wrong? I thought you loved coming home for the holidays?.... Come on, I know that look. Trouble with your new relationship?”
Excited, to your daughter:
“Welcome home! Do you like the decorations?”
ALBERTO (M/50s - 60s):
Alberto is Sandra’s dad (please see attached photo of Sandra for reference). He’s got a surprise up his sleeve for his daughter this holiday season. Quirky yet everyone’s favourite dad in the neighbourhood.
Rate: $300 for 1⁄2 day. Fee inclusive of buyout in perpetuity for all internet & social. Video
Request: Please film yourself with the line below:
(You’ve just decorated the house with reusable holiday decor as a surprise for your daughter who’s home for the holidays)
“SURPRISE!.....I thought it was time to give it a go””
GUS (M/ 8 - 18 yrs)
The annoying yet cute little brother to Sandra. Gus knows how to pull his charms when he needs to, he loves his older sister and likes teasing her just as much. Please see attached photo of Sandra for reference of looks.
Rate: $400 for 1 day. Fee inclusive of buyout in perpetuity for all internet & social.
Video Request: Please film a short introduction to who you are and a take on the line below.
(Encouraging, to your older sister) “I never liked your ex anyway!”
AMY (F/25 - 35):
Life of the party, Amy is an outgoing individual who accidentally invites Sandra’s ex to the holiday party. She feels sorry about it though! It just didn’t cross her mind.
Rate: $300 for 1⁄2 day. Fee inclusive of buyout in perpetuity for all internet & social. Video Request: Please film yourself with the line below
“I’m so sorry I brought him here! I’ll never do it agai
JEWISH MAN (M/30s - 50s) - Non Speaking Role:
Family orientated man, he’s worked hard to provide for his family.
Rate: $125 for 1⁄2 day. Fee inclusive of buyout in perpetuity for all internet & social.
Video Request: Please film a 1-2 minute video with a quick introduction to you and a favorite holiday story/anecdote of yours. Please film yourself miming lighting the Chanukah Menorah.
JEWISH GIRL (F/12 - 15 yrs)
City chic and down to earth, home for the holidays. Must be able to say 1 line in Hebrew. Rate: $225 for 1⁄2 day. Fee inclusive of buyout in perpetuity for all internet & social.
Video Request: Please film a 1-2 minute video with a quick introduction to you and a favorite holiday story/anecdote of yours. Please end by saying the line “This holiday season...” in English, and any other languages you speak fluently.
INDIAN BOY (M/8 - 12 yrs) - Non Speaking Role:
Excited for the holidays, trying to help Mom around the house with the decorations. Rate: $125 for 1⁄2 day. Fee inclusive of buyout in perpetuity for all internet & social.
Video Request: Please film a 1-2 minute video with a quick introduction to you and a favorite holiday story/anecdote of yours.
INDIAN MOM (F/40-50)
Happy go lucky, free spirit. Ideal to be able to speak 1 line in fluent Hindi.
Rate: $225 for 1⁄2 day. Fee inclusive of buyout in perpetuity for all internet & social.
Video Request: Please film a 1-2 minute video with a quick introduction to you and a favourite holiday story/anecdote of yours. Please end by saying the line “Celebrate a new relationship...” in English, and then in Hindi.
CHINESE MAN (M/40s - 80s)
He keeps up with the news and what’s going on with the world. Always trying to do what’s best. Ideal to be able to speak 1 line in fluent Mandarin.
Rate: $225 for 1⁄2 day. Fee inclusive of buyout in perpetuity for all internet & social.
Video Request: Please film a 1-2 minute video with a quick introduction to you and a favourite holiday story/anecdote of yours. Please end by saying the line “A relationship that lasts from this day to the next” in English and then in Mandarin.
CHINESE BOY (M/10 - 12 yrs) - Non Speaking Role:
He’s not too fussed about the holidays, he’s just home because it’s tradition. He’d really rather be out with his friends, but at least he’s looked after at home.
Rate: $125 for 1⁄2 day. Fee inclusive of buyout in perpetuity for all internet & social.
Video Request: Please film a 1-2 minute video with a quick introduction to you and a favorite holiday story/anecdote of yours.
Extras to be cast by photos only:
EXTRAS - Party Scene ( F & M 20s-30s) x 6 EXTRAS - Mall Scene (F & M - All ages) x 5 Rate: $75 for 1⁄2 day