Huawei Electronics, the Japanese company, is searching for male models or actors to be in their new commercial. Casting directors are searching for Chicago area locals because that is where the shoot will be taking place. For the role of a bodyguard, the team is looking for African American men who are between the ages of 18 and 55 years old. This is a union job so you must be a SAG actor to be considered. All actors must be available for the shoot which will be on either December 15th or December 16th.
About Huawei
Huawei Consumer Business Group (BG) shares its vision with people who pursue their dreams, people who are visionary challengers, people who are proactive with a strong belief in striving to achieve their goals. We are dedicated to bringing the latest technology to consumers and creating extraordinary experiences for people everywhere.
Key Details
SHOOT DATE: Exact Date is TBD – it will either film on Thurs., 12/15 or Fri., 11/16. This will be a 1 day shoot if selected, though you MUST be available both dates in order to submit.
LOCATION: Downtown Chicago
RATE: SAG Promo Extra Rate
SAG CASTING CALL: HUAWEI – A JAPANESE ELECTRONICS COMPANY
PRODUCTION TYPE: It’s a behind the scenes promo, with a potential change to broadcast down the road at which point we could re-evaluate.
STATUS: Union Promo
USAGE: New media for 1 year
CONFLICTS: No conflicts
Roles & Requirements
NOTE – This role is non-speaking, but require a professional acting resume and/or relevant experience. If you do not have an acting resume, you will need to list your experience in your submission.
ADDITIONAL NOTE – You must be a SAG actor in order to submit and you must be in good standing. Please list your SAG ID # in your submission or provide or SSN. Confirm you are in good standing with SAG.
BODYGUARD:
Male, African American, Age Range: 18-55. We are looking for someone that is fit and in shape!
Instruction for Application
We have a new database and we need more info so we can upload you and submit you for this job. Please make sure to submit all of the info correctly (if you have previously submitted this information, you don’t need to send it again).
If interested and available, please send an email to commercials4extras@gmail.com with the following:
1) Subject Line: (Include the role you are submitting for)
2) Include the following info in the email:
Name
Email
Phone number
Date of Birth
Age
Height
Weight
City and state you currently reside in
MEN: Jacket, Collar, Sleeve, Waist, Inseam, Shoe Size
3) Attach a recent photo in jpeg format (please rename your photo with your FIRST and LAST name) preferably in wardrobe that you believe will fit the role.
4) Confirm that you have open availability on Thurs., 12/15 and Fri., 12/16. If selected, you’d work one of these dates.
5) Confirm that you have experience in front of the camera. If you do not include your actor’s resume, please list your acting experience.
You must be registered with us at www.4starcasting.com to be considered.