Category: commercials

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

17
Jun