Actors for conversation-simulation videos in an English learning app
Company
Chad Casarotto, Casting / Production
IMPORTANT:
this project requires two actors for the ~2 minute audition. We may
then hire each of the two actors separately but you will have to team up
with one other actor in order to audition.
We're developing a sophisticated English-as-a-second-language learning app for kids, already with +1M users (see http://bit.ly/3I1y5MX ). The app is also a finalist of the British Council Award for Digital Innovation in English Language Training.
One
of the upcoming components is an AI-powered conversation simulator.
These conversations will consist of interactive video, each featuring
two actors conversing with one another as well as breaking the 4th wall
and conversing with the user/child. There will be approximately 2,000
conversations produced, across a small number of actor pairs. The
production of each conversation consists of recording approximately 25
short (~10 seconds each) video clips, covering all the different ways in
which the conversation may unfold. Note that the user input is handled
using AI with speech recognition, matching each input to one of the
pre-scripted options and falling back to some generic video response
when failing to understand the user (eg the actor saying something like
"Oops, not sure I understood what you just said, can you repeat that?"
You
will record yourself (and your co-actor) using any reasonable
smartphone camera, with a tripod. We may ship to you high end wireless
microphones if the built-in audio quality will be sub par. Many of the
videos can be shot inside any typical home, although some of them may
require shooting outside, e.g. when sitting in a restaurant.
The
role may optionally involve some improv, e.g. some small talk with your
co-actor at the beginning and/or end of the scripted conversation, and
the way in which you respond to various weird/funny inputs by the user.
We're
looking to hire approximately 5 pairs of actors, and we will give
preference to hiring pairs who have submitted their audition together
i.e. are able to meet in-person to record 100+ such conversations as
part of the project.
Roles
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Rehearsal and Production Dates & Locations
This is a remote work project. You will record yourself (and your co-actor) at home and/or in nearby locations (cafe / supermarket / etc). In addition to your base pay, we will cover costs, such as food ordered in a restaurant, if any particular conversation recording requires that.
Compensation & Contract Details
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Key Details
Worldwide
Additional Instructions:
Please follow these audition submission instructions here: http://bit.ly/3GhMgfj
