- SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS FOUND BELOW
- SELF-TAPE DEADLINE: 9am Monday, 4/27/26
NON-UNION MEDIA CAMPAIGN
Project: Mental Health Strategies for Emergencies Media Campaign
Client: NYS Office of Mental Health
Producer/Director: Joseph Walsh
Production Company: NYS Media Services
Casting Director: Johanna Tacadena , CSA
Shoot Dates: 5/5/26
Location: Albany, NY area
Usage: NY regional broadcast only, all media (full buyout in perpetuity)
Rate: $1000 + $300 buyout + 10% + gas/tolls or train reimbursement (must be based within 2.5 hours from Albany, NY)
We are committed to diverse and inclusive, equitable casting. For every role, please submit qualified performers without regard to race, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or developmental ability, age, religion, national and ethnic origin or any other basis prohibited by law unless otherwise specifically indicated.
STORY LINE:
New York State Office of Mental Health is embarking on a campaign for social media and radio raising awareness about how to cope with stress in emergency situations, with a key strategy that preparedness can lead to better mental health outcomes.
SEEKING:
[BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH FATHER FROM RURAL NY]
White man, 25-35 years old. Talent will read 3 lines on camera in both English and Spanish; then read a 30-second script in an audio booth, also in English and Spanish. Lastly, photographs will be taken for static ads. No memorization is required as a teleprompter will be provided. SPANISH REELS A HUGE PLUS.
[BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH PERSON WITH A DISABILITY]
Man, 40-55, ALL RACES with AAPI a huge plus. SEEKING TO CAST AUTHENTICALLY A PERFORMER WITH A DISABILITY. Talent will read 3 lines on camera in both English and Spanish; then read a 30-second script in an audio booth, also in English and Spanish. Lastly, photographs will be taken for static ads. No memorization is required as a teleprompter will be provided. SPANISH REELS A HUGE PLUS.
[BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH CAREGIVER FROM AN UPSTATE SUBURB]
Woman, 45-55, Latina/Latine. Talent will read 3 lines on camera in both English and Spanish; then read a 30-second script in an audio booth, also in English and Spanish. Lastly, photographs will be taken for static ads. No memorization is required as a teleprompter will be provided. SPANISH REELS A HUGE PLUS.
[BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH WOMAN FROM NYC]
Black woman, 50-75 years. Talent will read 3 lines on camera in both English and Spanish; then read a 30-second script in an audio booth, also in English and Spanish. Lastly, photographs will be taken for static ads. No memorization is required as a teleprompter will be provided. SPANISH REELS A HUGE PLUS.
SELF-TAPE INSTRUCTIONS:
DEADLINE- 9am Monday, 4/27/26
- Dress is upscale casual. Hair is neat, makeup is natural.
- Framing is top of head to chest.
- Submit 3 separate tapes: Slate, Bilingual Script, English Lines.
SLATE- TAPE #1
- State your name, agency, height and location. Specify if you can speak, read and write in Spanish.
- If applicable, state if you are willing to shave.
- For role, PERSON WITH DISABILITY, please state your disability.
BILINGUAL SCRIPT- TAPE #2
(click to download)
ENGLISH LINES- TAPE #3
(click to download)
- ATTACH: headshot, resume, reels/clips
- SEND ALL FILES VIA WETRANSFER ONLY
- EMAIL: johanna@tcreativescasting.com
- SUBJECT LINE: OMH MHS