Background extras needed for Japanese film production

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OPEN CALL FOR EXTRAS

Hundreds of non-Asian background extras are needed for a paid role in a feature-length Japanese film directed by and starring a well-known Japanese artist. Please read further for details, and spread the information to as many people as you know who may be interested.

Thursday, December 4, 2008
LOCATION: Nightclub in Kawasaki
TIME: All day (from early morning until late evening); Call time to be determined
SCENE: A rock concert featuring a KISS-like heavy metal band
QUALIFICATIONS: Non-Asians of any race/ethnicity, male & female, ages 18 – 40
WARDROBE: Any outfit you would wear to a heavy metal concert (leather jackets, t-shirts, tank tops, black, leather or metal accessories, jeans, fake tattoos, etc.)
PAY: 15,000 yen (no overtime pay)

Monday, December 8, 2008 & Tuesday, December 9, 2008
LOCATION: Film studio in Tokyo
TIME: All day (from early morning until late evening); Call times to be determined; participation on both days preferred, but single-day participation welcome
SCENE: A Lucha Libre pro-wrestling stadium in Mexico
QUALIFICATIONS: Latinos/Latin Americans (or those who look Latino); All ages welcome, including children and elderly; men & women
WARDROBE: Costumes will be provided
PAY: Adults: 15,000 yen/day (no overtime pay)
* 25,000 yen/day if participating on both days, 12/8 & 12/9
Children: 5,000 yen/day (no overtime pay)
* Must be accompanied by parent; rate remains the same if participating both days

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
• TRANSPORTATION: Each person is responsible for their own transportation to and from the location (the production will not be able to pay any reimbursements). Please arrive on time.
• MEALS: Lunch and dinner will be provided. If filming continues past midnight, a late-night meal will also be provided.
• PAYMENT: You will be paid in cash upon the conclusion of the day’s filming after you sign a release form.

CONTACT: Email tarocasting@gmail.com with the following—
• Name
• Contact Info (phone & email)
• Age, Race/Ethnicity, Gender
• Date(s) you are available
• Clear photo of yourself (full-body preferred, face-only accepted) as a jpeg attachment