Category: BREAKTHROUGH CASTING- CT

11
Jul

BREAKTHROUGH CASTING – RUSH! – CT NON-UNION COMMERCIAL – TRAVELERS INSURANCE “A Day in the Life of Tomorrow”

*RUSH CASTING, SUBMIT ASAP!!!

*SELF-TAPE ONLY.  Direct Booking from self-tape, reels, headshot, resume.

*Deadline to submit self-tape AND required materials (see below):  6pm Saturday, 7/14/18

*Submissions missing any info will NOT be accepted. 

*Scroll down for submission instructions 1 & 2 below.

 

NON-UNION COMMERCIAL

CLIENT: Travelers Insurance, “A Day in the Life of Tomorrow”

PRODUCER: Jim Nikodemski

PRODUCTION COMPANY: Frontline Productions

CASTING DIRECTOR: BreakThrough Casting

AUDITION: Direct Booking from self-tape/headshots/reels

LOCATION: Middletown, CT (MUST SELF-REPORT BY CAR)

DATE: 7/19/18 AND/OR 7/20/18 TBD

USAGE: Non-Broadcast, Internet/website – 1 Year Buyout

RATE: $1,000/8 hrs/day (May be 2 days) + 10% Agency Fee if applicable + $100. travel stipend/day + hotel + meal + copy

SYNOPSIS:

Actor will be showcased going through various interactions with Travelers

SEEKING:

[MAN]

Male, 35-45, All ethnicities. Attractive,  IMPROV SKILLS A PLUS! LEAD, MUST SELF-REPORT BY CAR TO MIDDLETOWN, CT (no exceptions).

[WOMAN]

Female, 35-45, All ethnicities. Attractive, IMPROV SKILLS A PLUS! LEAD, MUST SELF-REPORT BY CAR TO MIDDLETOWN, CT (no exceptions).

*SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS 1:  REQUIRED MATERIALS FOR BOTH ROLES

 

  1. email and attach commercial headshot, resume and self-tape (instructions below – please no MP4s! Upload to a site that allows us to download and provide us with the link. Please check your links prior to sending)
  2. include full name, cell/email, current height, weight, location base and links to reels/clips in the body of email

 

*[MAN] SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS 2:  SELF-TAPE 

 

1. COPY: (Please read as Chet to camera:)

Chet: Hey Alexa…what’s my Travelers auto deductible?

Alex: Hi Chet. Your auto deductible is $500.

Chet: Ok. How do I make a claim?

Alexa: I’ll text you that information.

2.  IMPROV: Please act out the following non-verbal facial/body expressions: Surprise, Disgust, Sadness, Happiness, Anger, In Love, Whaaat?, About to barf, Stern, Contentment, Flirting, Anticipation, and BIG Laugh out loud! (Director’s Note: Person operating the camera or behind the scenes can call-out the emotions…otherwise talent can slate themselves but would be less effective)

3.  slate, state current height/weight, location base AND confirm that you can self-report to Middletown, Connecticut

4.  zoom out for full body shots with full body profiles, zoom in and shoot from waist up to deliver improv (clearly showing face and hair length).

 

*[WOMAN] SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS 2:  SELF-TAPE 

 
1. COPY: (Please read two different ways to camera:)

“This is a day in the life of tomorrow…at Travelers”

 
2.  IMPROV: Please act out the following non-verbal facial/body expressions: Surprise, Disgust, Sadness, Happiness, Anger, In Love, Whaaat?, About to barf, Stern, Contentment, Flirting, Anticipation, and BIG Laugh out loud! (Director’s Note: Person operating the camera or behind the scenes can call-out the emotions…otherwise talent can slate themselves but would be less effective)

3.  slate, state current height/weight, location base AND confirm that you can self-report to Middletown, Connecticut

4.  zoom out for full body shots with full body profiles, zoom in and shoot from waist up to deliver improv (clearly showing face and hair length).

 

SELF-TAPE TIPS:
  • Appear camera ready; Business Casual
  • Make sure you are well lit, in focus without background noise.
  • Camera should be direct at eye level with body framed from waist to top of head. We want to see your facial expressions!
*EMAIL REQUIRED MATERIALS AND SELF-TAPE BY 6PM SATURDAY, 7/14/18. PLEASE NOTE, WE WILL SHARE SUBMISSIONS WITH THE CLIENT AS WE RECEIVE THEM SO, THE SOONER YOU SUBMIT, THE BETTER!

 

SUBJECT LINE:  TRAVELERS TOMORROW

19
Apr

BREAKTHROUGH CASTING – CT NON-UNION Bob’s Discount Furniture :30 Spot

*RUSH CASTING, SUBMIT ASAP!!!

*SELF-TAPE ONLY.  Direct Booking from self-tape, reels, headshot, resume.

*Deadline to submit self-tape AND required materials (see below):  11am Sun., 4/22/18

*Submissions missing any info will NOT be accepted. 

*Scroll down for submission instructions 1 & 2 below.

 

NON-UNION :30 SPOT

CLIENT: Bob’s Discount Furniture

PRODUCER: Jim Nikodemski

CASTING DIRECTOR: BreakThrough Casting

LOCATION: Manchester, CT (MUST SELF-REPORT BY CAR)

DATE: 5/2/18 OR 5/3/18 TBD

USAGE: FULL BUYOUT

RATE: $1,000/8 hrs + 10% Agency Fee if applicable + $250. travel stipend + meal + copy

SEEKING:

[TATTOO ARTIST]

Female, any age or ethnicity. Should read like a real tattoo artist, pulled straight from the shop — a little gritty would be good. MUST HAVE REAL TATTOOS (IN PUBLIC DOMAIN).  Visible tattoos on arms and neck a plus!   LEAD, MUST SELF-REPORT BY CAR TO Manchester, CT (no exceptions). 

[FACTORY OWNER]

Male, 40+, Hispanic or African American. Average look and build, but  should have strong arms. Not full on bodybuilder, but a bit imposing to arm wrestle. LEAD, MUST SELF-REPORT BY CAR TO Manchester, CT (no exceptions). 

*SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS 1:  REQUIRED MATERIALS FOR BOTH ROLES

  1. email and attach commercial headshot, resume and self-tape (instructions below)
  2. include links to reels/clips in the body of email (please no MP4s)
  3. include current height, weight and location base in the body of email

*SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS 2:  SELF-TAPE

    1.  slate, state current height/weight, location base AND confirm that you can self-report to Manchester, Connecticut
    2. zoom out for full body shots with full body profiles, zoom in and shoot from torso up to deliver copy (clearly showing face and hair length).
    3. MANDATORY! TATTOO ARTIST Please shoot your tattoos CLOSE UP so they can be seen clearly.
    4. AUDITION COPY – TATTOO ARTIST: Please say the following line (in bold below) three (3) times, with a different read each time. Director’s Note: The line should be said sternly, the way you would while in the middle of tattooing someone “Don’t move.”
    5. AUDITION COPY – FACTORY OWNER: Please say the following line (in bold below) three (3) times, with a different read each time.  Please note that you are arm wrestling with “Bob” who is trying to convince you to lower your prices. Director’s Note: Relenting — you’ve been holding out on this deal for a long time, but Bob finally pressured you into it. This should be earnest, but not over-done.“Ok, ok, $799 for the whole shebang! Whatever you want!”
SELF-TAPE TIPS
1. Appear camera ready (TATTOO ARTIST rock and roll/cool, FACTORY OWNER Business Casual/Polo/No long sleeves)
2. Make sure you are well lit, in focus without background noise.
3. Camera should be direct at eye level with body framed right below shoulders to top of head. We want to see your facial expressions, TATTOO ARTIST’s tats and FACTORY OWNER’s arm.

 

*EMAIL REQUIRED MATERIALS AND SELF-TAPE BEFORE 11 AM SUNDAY, 4/22/18.

EMAIL:  dana@breakthroughcasting.com

SUBJECT LINE:  Bob’s Discount

04
Aug

BREAKTHROUGH CASTING – CT: Non-Union Short Video/Internet Only, Travelers Insurance

*DEADLINE TO SUBMIT SELF-TAPE:  before 10 AM Tuesday, August 8, 2017

*Submissions without self-tapes will not be considered (SEE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW).

 

PROJECT:  Non-Union Short Video/Internet Only

CLIENT:  Travelers Insurance

CASTING DIRECTOR:  BreakThrough Casting

AUDITION DATE:  Direct Booking only from self-tape/headshot/reels

LOCATION:  Norwalk or Waterford, CT (MUST SELF-REPORT)

DATE:  Last week in August (TBD)

USAGE:  Non-Broadcast, Internet and Social Media Only  (FULL BUYOUT)

RATE:  $1,200/8 hrs + 10% talent agency fee + $160.00 travel stipend + copy

SEEKING:

[INJURED MAN]

Male, 25-30, any ethnicity.  An injured man is collecting workers compensation…but everything is OK because he has Travelers insurance.  Talent will have a broken leg/cast.

 

EMAIL REQUIRED MATERIALS & SELF-TAPE (before 10 AM Tuesday, August 8, 2017):

  1.   name/cell/email/agency info (if applicable)
  2.   current height/weight AND location base
  3.   current headshots/pics
  4.   updated resume
  5.   acting & commercial reels/clips (MANDATORY)
  6.   MANDATORY self-tape (see below):

SELF-TAPE INSTRUCTIONS:  (shoot vertically on devices against simple background, make sure you are well lit and there is no background noise)

  1.   dress is polished casual
  2.   state name & agency (if applicable), state current height & weight, state location base
  3.   state on camera, “I CONFIRM THAT I CAN SELF-REPORT TO NORWALK/WATERFORD, CT” (mandatory)
  4.   state on camera, “I AM WILLING TO BE CLEAN SHAVEN”
  5.   zoom out full body & profiles; zoom headshot (shoulders top of head)
  6.   MANDATORY CLOSE-UP OF BARE FEET:  bottom AND top perspectives (see attached reference images below)
  7.   perform 3 different reads:  “Bon appetite, Petey” (HAVE FUN WITH THIS!)

 

Email:  dana@breakthroughcasting.com

Subject line:  Travelers

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28
Dec

BREAKTHROUGH CASTING- CT: Non-Union Industrial Seeking HOST- Hartford Steam Boiler

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT SELF-TAPE:  before 10 AM Monday, January 2, 2017

PROJECT:  Non-Union Industrial

CLIENT:  Hartford Steam Boiler

PRODUCER:  Jim Nikodemski

PRODUCTION COMPANY:  Frontline Productions

CASTING DIRECTOR:  BreakThrough Casting

AUDITION DATE:  Direct Booking from self-tape/headshots/reels

CALLBACKS:  N/A

SHOOT LOCATION:  Hartford, CT (MUST SELF-REPORT)

SHOOT DATE:  1/11/17  (1/12/17 WEATHER DATE)

USAGE:  In-house training video only for company website + VO on video (FULL BUYOUT)

RATE:  $1000/8 hrs + 10% talent agency fee + $100 travel stipend

SEEKING:

[HOST]

Female or Male, 30s-50s, any ethnicity, SEASONED ACTORS who are TelePrompter pros and VO artists.  Instructional video on what is and is not covered when air conditioning/hot water heater/furnace breaks down, how to fill out the required forms, etc.  Teleprompter included.  Shoots on-location at a private residence with one scene outdoors and the rest inside.  HOSTING/SPOKES REELS MANDATORY.

SUBMIT REQUIRED MATERIALS & SELF-TAPE (before 10 AM Monday, 1/2/17):

  1.  name/cell/email/agency info (if applicable)
  2.  current height/weight AND location base
  3.  current headshots/pics
  4.  updated resume
  5.  HOSTING/SPOKES reels/clips (MANDATORY)
  6.  MANDATORY self-tape due BEFORE 10 AM Monday, 1/2/17 (see instructions & audition copy below)

SELF-TAPE INSTRUCTIONS:

  1.  appear on camera ready (makeup, hair and dressed in polished, business casual attire)
  2.  slate, state height/weight, location base AND confirm that you can self-report to Hartford, CT
  3. zoom out for full body shots with full body profiles, zoom in and shoot from shoulders up to deliver copy (clearly showing face and hair length).
  4.  PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE WELL LIT, IN FOCUS WITHOUT ANY BACKGROUND NOISE.  If we can’t clearly see and hear you, your self-tape will not be reviewed.
  5.  memorize copy as much as possible to deliver the best read

AUDITION COPY:

Hello, I’m _________ from Hartford Steam Boiler – you may know us as HSB.

With 150 years of industry leadership, Hartford Steam Boiler sets the standard in equipment breakdown insurance. 

And at HSB, helping customers drives all that we do.

Now, HSB has partnered with your company to bring Home Systems Protection to your insureds.  

Since this is an additional coverage provided to your policyholders, it’s important that you …

  • Understand the coverage
  • Can identify potential equipment breakdown claims
  • Know the process for reporting claims into HSB, and
  • Understand what to expect during the claims process, and are familiar with the communications that will reach your policyholder.

In this presentation, I’ll first provide an overview of our Home Systems Protection coverage.

I’ll then review the basic elements of the policy, and discuss the claim process.  

Lastly, I’ll walk you through a few scenarios that illustrate some of the most common claims.

Email:  dana@breakthroughcasting.com

Subject line:  HSB

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