Happy New Year from Trigger Casting! - Real People Casting Call
About Us: Trigger Casting is kicking off 2024 with a dynamic new project! We are casting for a significant educational video focusing on crisis intervention for educators. This documentary-style video will be used for training staff and students in managing and understanding crisis situations and will be available behind a paywall, not for public consumer viewing.
Roles and Responsibilities:
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REAL TEACHERS & STAFF (All ages/abilities)
- Seeking teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, teaching assistants, and other school staff.
- Roles Available:
- 5 staff or teachers (general casting, no specific backstory)
- 1 staff member or teacher who is an immigrant
- 1 staff member or teacher with personal experience in trauma
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REAL KIDS/TEENS (Ages 8-17)
- Seeking a diverse group of children and teenagers who are easy to direct.
- Roles Available:
- 10 kids/teens (general casting)
- 1 neurodivergent child/teen
- 2 children/teens with a physical disability
- 1 child/teen with personal experiences of poverty, oppression, or abuse
Requirements:
- Must be available for shooting in Chicago on February 3rd or 4th, 2024.
- For teachers and staff roles, professional experience in educational settings preferred.
- For children and teens, guardians must provide consent and be present during shooting.
- Ability to portray emotions and situations realistically, as per the documentary style of the video.
- Must adhere to set protocols and directions during the shoot.
Compensation:
- Extras: $150 for 1 day.
- On Camera Principals (OCP) students and adults: $500 - $700+ for 1 day, depending on the role and experience.
https://www.projectcasting.com/job/700day-video-shoot-casting-call-for-educational-video-series