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Richmond – Casting for Geico Commercial – Sept 8 – paid

Casting for GEICO with Celebrities – Richmond, VA – SAG Commercial Scale- Digital only

 

We are seeking the following talent for our upcoming production on September 8, 2021, in Richmond, VA.

  • JUMP ROPE – Girls and Boys – Any ethnicity – play ages 8 – 10 – jumping rope (client is open to friend groups, siblings, or individual submissions)
  • OUTSIDE WALKING – Teens – male and female – Any ethnicity – play ages 12 – 15 – outside taking a walk (client is open to friend groups, siblings, or individual submissions)
  • POWER WALKING – Females – Any ethnicity, ages mid-40s – power walking (client is open to groups of 2 or individual submissions)
  • LAWN – Male – Any ethnicity – age 50-60 – doing lawn/yard work – watering the lawn
  • MAIL CARRIER – Male or Female – Any ethnicity – age mid-30s – mail / package carrier
  • COUPLE – Male and Females – age 60/70 – opening front door of house then dancing (client open to real couple or individual submissions)
  • ROLLER SKATER – Male or Females – Any ethnicity and age – roller skating / dancing to 80s music

 

Client has specified:  No visible tattoos or we should be made aware of them, please.

 

The following are the term of the offer to talent:

Commercial Code – Made for Internet commercial–  :30 for use in social only.

 

Plus there are riders that are being offered as well as follows:

Internet Only or New Media Edits of Commercial Footage: Term is one year from first use date and must run within 21 months of first session date.

  • $750 US payment for up to five edits of 14 seconds or less in length. $750 for each additional group of five edits. No more than 20 total edits.
  • $750 US payment for up to two edits of 15 seconds or more, $1000 for additional group of three edits. No more than 11 total edits.
  • Use covered by use payment made to commercial.

Additional Content – Made for Internet or Made for New Media:

  • $750 US payment for up to five edits of 14 seconds or less in length. $750 for each additional group of five edits. No more than 20 total edits.
  • $750 US payment for up to two edits of 15 seconds or more, $1000 for additional group of three edits. No more than 11 total edits.
  • If specific content is shot, a scale session payment will be paid.
  • A scale use payment will be made should content be used.

 

Industrial Option: Should any footage filmed be used for a project that falls under the SAG/AFTRA Industrial Code (Corporate Educational and Non-Broadcast), talent will receive a Category II payment. Should specific content be scripted and filmed, a scale session fee will be paid.

 

Additionally, there is the possibility of stills with the following terms:

Session Fees: Should Talent be asked to specifically sit/pose for a print shoot, they would receive a print-sitting fee of $500 + 20% agent fee.

Use Fees: Use fees apply to image use from frame grabs or still shots.

Option Use A: Unlimited use of up to five images on Internet, mobile or non-interconnected systems such as Jumbotrons, in-office, and trade shows or for PR use only. Payment of $1000 + 20% agent fee for each group of five images with a cap of 15 images. Payment is due ten business days from first use.  Term is one year from first use date and must run within 21 months of first session date.

Option Use B: Unlimited use of up to five images in print including in magazines, flyers, circulars, inserts, newspapers, direct mail and out of home (excluding billboards). Payment of $3000 + 20% agent fee is due ten business days upon first use. Term is one year from first use date and must run within 21 months of first session date.

 

If you are interested in being considered, respond to casting@liquidtalentgroup.com with 1 original self-tape file specifying WHICH role is of interest in the subject line of your email.  You should slate with first and last name then role (for each person in your group if applicable) and for children/teens, please specify age.  Additionally, in self tapes, please note any food restrictions including allergies to dairy, soy, or peanuts.

 

For the actions portion of your audition, please show us the actions associated with the role as listed above.  The client wants to see a range of looks and actions… doing the actual scripted action. Surprised, Excited, Confused. Looking awestruck. They end up at a high energy popping block party, singing along and dancing. A range from Small and Subtle acting to larger reactions. We want to also see their best dance styles from the 80’s. Can the kids really jump rope? Then let us know!

Self-tape auditions are due by 6 pm on 8/25.  Talent selected will be provided further information and will be expected to get COVID tested before filming.

Questions?  Please let us know!

08.20.21

VFO Intern

Casting