IN ORDER TO APPLY, PLEASE BE READY TO FILM AN AUDITION VIDEO AS PART OF THIS SUBMISSION. NO ACTING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.
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CASTING ORGAN AND TISSUE TRANSPLANT RECIPIENTS, AGE 16+, IN ONTARIO, FOR AN IMPORTANT GOVERNMENT OF ONTARIO CAMPAIGN.
THOSE SELECTED WILL RECEIVE $750-$3,250.
We're seeking Ontarians who have received organ or tissue transplants, ages 16+, who are willing to share their personal journey. We are also interested in interviewing a few close family members or a few friends of the transplant recipient.
This Government of Ontario campaign will raise awareness and encourage people to become donors.
Have you received an organ/tissue transplant? Do you have friends or family members willing to participate? If so, we want to hear from you!
PLEASE NOTE:
- This is an ACTRA 706C project. No acting experience is required, however, you should be outgoing and comfortable being filmed and interviewed.
- To apply, you MUST be legally eligible to work in Canada.
- If shortlisted, you MUST be available for a brief online (Zoom) interview with the Director on January 16th or 17th.
- If selected, you MUST be available for filming during the week of February 10th. You will only be required for one day of filming.
- If booked, you will receive $750 for one day of filming and $1,250 if your footage is used in the final campaign. If selected to be photographed, you will receive an additional $500 and $750 if the photographs are used.
- For individuals outside the GTA/ Hamilton - Barrie - Oshawa region, travel and accommodations will be offered as well as $350/travel day and $125 per diem.
IF SHORTLISTED, YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 16TH.
THANKS FOR APPLYING!
First Name *
Last Name *
If you are a parent/legal guardian submitting on behalf of a minor, please indicate your name here:
City *
Province *
Phone number *
Email address *
Please re-enter your email address *
Date of birth *
Do you speak French fluently? *
Do you have friends or family members in Ontario willing to join you in this project and help raise awareness? *
If applicable, please include their name, age and relationship, mobile number and email address.
If applicable, do they speak French fluently? *
How long has it been since your transplant procedure? *
MANDATORY- Please upload a CURRENT (within the past month) picture of you that clearly shows your face (no hats, sunglasses, or filters). *
OPTIONAL- If applicable, please upload a CURRENT image of the friends or family members you are submitting with. *
We'd love to see a quick horizontal video (max 3-5 min) of you. Even better if you are able to film this with your friends or family members but not critical. Please frame yourself from the waist up. Please answer the following and keep it casual!
1. PLEASE INTRODUCE YOURSELF AND BRIEFLY TELL US WHAT ORGAN(S)/TISSUE TRANSPLANT(S) YOU RECEIVED AND WHY YOU NEEDED THEM. 2. WHAT DID IT MEAN TO YOU (AND IF APPLICABLE) THE PERSON YOU ARE APPLYING WITH WHEN YOU FOUND OUT YOU WERE GETTING A TRANSPLANT? 3. TELL US THREE THINGS YOU’RE PASSIONATE ABOUT- LIKE HOBBIES, SPORTS YOU PLAY OR WHAT YOU LIKE TO COOK/BAKE. 4. WHAT ARE SOME LIFE MOMENTS THAT YOU (AND IF APPLICABLE) THE PERSON YOU ARE APPLYING WITH FEEL EXTRA GLAD TO EXPERIENCE SINCE YOUR SUCCESSFUL TRANSPLANT? IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS RECORDING/UPLOADING THE VIDEO WHILE COMPLETING THE FORM, PLEASE USE A DIFFERENT WEB BROWSER.
Don't forget to hold your phone horizontally! *
Are any applicants a member or permittee of ACTRA, SAG, or UDA (actor's unions)? *
Do any applicants currently have an agent? *
If you are represented by an agent, please include their name and contact info here (email address and phone number)
Have any applicant ever appeared in any form of advertising? *
Has any applicant ever been convicted of a criminal offence? *
How did you hear about this opportunity? *
Would you like to subscribe to our email list to stay informed of future opportunities? *
CASTING CALL TERMS, CONDITIONS, WAIVER AND RELEASE *
In exchange for being considered for engagement in the Production, I agree to the following terms and conditions: I am of at least the age of majority in my jurisdiction of residence. I consent to the recording and fixation of any performance I provide in the course of the casting call/audition, including my voice and my likeness and including my own submitted tape(s) (the “Materials”). I consent to the use of my name, contact information and personal biography for and in connection with my participation in the call/audition. I understand that my personal information will be used by Ground Glass for purposes of assessing candidates for the Client’s Project, and for no other purpose. I acknowledge that Ground Glass may store the Materials for its own records in perpetuity, and that it may use portions of the Materials along with my name and town of residence for its own promotional purposes (in any and all media, world-wide, royalty-free and in perpetuity), but neither it nor Client shall commercially exploit those Materials or share my personal information with third parties without my consent. If I am submitting any original Materials, I represent and warrant that the Materials are original, that I am the author of them, that I am free to grant rights in them as I have done so in this document, and that the use of the Materials will not infringe on any other person or entities’ rights. Despite the rights I am granting to Ground Glass and Client hereunder, I acknowledge that neither has any obligation to use or make public any of my Materials. I acknowledge that my opportunity to be selected for participation in the Production is the only compensation I will receive as result of this waiver and grant of rights. I understand that only if I am selected as a participant in the Production will I be offered separate terms and conditions in connection with such participation. I acknowledge Ground Glass’s and/or Client’s selections are final and that they will communicate only with any party or parties selected for participation in the Production. I agree to not disclose anything covered in this application for five years from date submitted or until, should I be selected for the campaign, the campaign has been made available to the public, whichever comes first. I hereby release Ground Glass, the Client, and their respective agents, representatives, partners and employees from any and all liability, claims, demands and causes of action in connection with the foregoing and in connection with my participation in the call/audition in any manner whatsoever, including in respect of any personal injury, damage, theft or loss of any kind. The terms of this agreement apply to each of us individually, as well as to all of us as a group or business. I acknowledge and accept that: (a) this agreement binds me and my heirs and successors; (b) I cannot assign this agreement to any other person or entity; (c) I am an independent contractor and not an employee, partner or ongoing contractor with Ground Glass or Client; and (d) I fully understand all of the terms of this agreement.
