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RICHMOND – CASTING FOR GEICO COMMERCIAL – AUGUST 24-25 – PAID

Casting Call!

Agency: The Martin Agency

Sponsor/Client: GEICO

Agency Job Number 24011686

Union Status: SAG

Location: Richmond, VA

Filming Dates: 8/24/22 and/or 8/25/22

Rates: Talent will be paid under 2022 SAG Commercial Scale, see roles for additional compensation breakdown.

**ALL TALENT MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PRODUCTION**

Roles: Please READ THOROUGHLY!

ZOMBIE- Specs: Hero. A great actor, maybe from stage, improv sensibilities, comedic background first and foremost.  He or She should exude the irony of a zombie that is sick of Halloween, without being overly depressing, down, creepy and not using an affected “monster voice”.

Male or Female, age 30-45, any race or ethnicity.

  • Intended Compensation: 2022 SAG Commercial Scale (10% agent fee included to talent – not paid out on top) @ $783.10 base pay for OCP, any OT / travel fee day / per diem / fittings and COVID testing will be added on to base pay.
  • Exclusivity: no exclusivity
  • Usage: Traditional Digital including social media Downer Zombie :30/:15 streaming internet

 

  • “Zombie” Talent from NYC, Maryland, DC, Virginia and North Carolina encouraged to submit!
  • Talent can expect up to a 15-hour shoot day which may take place during daytime and overnight hours.
  • Talent may be expected to be in Richmond, as early as 8/21 and will be able to travel home after the last shoot day approx. 8/25.  Make-up test runs and Wardrobe Fittings expected to take place prior to shoot date and will be compensated according to SAG Commercial guidelines.
  • Talent will need to PCR COVID test MULTIPLE TIMES and must be fully vaccinated.
  • Talent will be needed to eat chocolate on-camera. If you are unable to ingest chocolate, you need to state this in your self-tape.
  • Talent will have prosthetics applied to their face area and hands.
  • Remote Callbacks will take place on 8/16 via Zoom
  • Self-Tape to be submitted NO LATER than 8/10 at 9am.  Tapes should be sent to casting@liquidtalentgroup.com and clearly labelled with your first and last name.  Your slate should include your first name, last name, and LOCATION

TRICK OR TREATERS- SAG EXTRAS

Specs: Kids age 8-12, any ethnicity, male or female.  Will be wearing Halloween costumes/make up.

  • BOOKED as SAG Extras.  Compensation will following the 2022 SAG Commercial Scale guidelines for Extras.
  • Must be willing to work as a local in Richmond, VA.  NO TRAVEL PROVIDED.
  • Talent and parents will need to get PCR COVID test and must be fully vaccinated.
  • Can expect up to an 8 hour day, that may go as late as 10pm.
  • A real parent from selected kids will also be selected as an Extra to appear in the spot.  This role will be decided after children are cast.
  • TO SUBMIT, email casting@liquidtalentgroup.com with CURRENT PHOTO, Name, Age, and Height.  If submitting multiple children, please send separately.

Audition Notes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FFWJr0fbbJ7I1ByVo0kqfuWiUrN38kh0/view

Please direct all questions to casting@liquidtalentgroup.com

08.09.22

VFO Intern

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