*SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS FOUND BELOW
**DEADLINE TO SUBMIT SELF-RECORD: 5pm EST, Sunday 9/3/23
NON-UNION PSA (VO)
Project Name: Section 8 Mobility
Client: NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal
Producer/Director: Natalia Pember
Production Company: NYS Media Services
Casting Director: Johanna Tacadena, CSA
Casting Assistant: Julianna Austin
Record Date: Week of 9/15 (date tbd)
Location: remote recording
Usage: NY regional broadcast only, all media (full buyout, in perpetuity)
Rate: $500/session + $300 buyout + 10% talent agency fee
STORYLINE:
A PSA to encourage section 8 voucher holders to utilize vouchers in neighborhoods with more opportunities and resources for families.
SEEKING:
[FEMALE VO ARTIST]
Female, mid 20s- mid 30s. Seeking a musically inclined VO artist with a solid understanding of bars and rhythm as well as seasoned storytelling skills to create a PSA with a “spoken word” vibe that is positive and strong with a lyrical hook. 1 script, 3 versions (:30, :15 and :06). Remote recording. ONLY RAW, CLEAN FILES WILL BE ACCEPTED AND ALL TERMS ARE NON-NEGOTIABLE.
*SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:
*ONLY RAW, CLEAN FILES WILL BE ACCEPTED
**DEADLINE- 5pm EST, Sunday 9/3
1. CLICK BELOW TO DOWNLOAD REFERENCES:
a. SCRATCH TRACK VIDEO (for refence only)
b. MUSIC TRACK (for reference only)
c. VO RECORDING TIPS (your sound quality will be heavily considered; use this quide to improve your home setup)
2. PLEASE NOTE: the existing track is 170 bpm (or half that, 85 bpm); the :30 spot uses 20 measures (4/4) of this music or 80 beats.
3. SEND 3 SEPARATE AUDIO FILES:
*ONLY RAW, CLEAN FILES WILL BE ACCEPTED
a. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD SCRIPT
b. FILE #1, SLATE YOUR NAME ONLY- write your rep contact info in the body of email)
c. FILE #2, TAKE 1- positive and strong with a lyrical hook, giving “spoken word” vibes)
d. FILE #3, TAKE 2 ACCENT (optional)- Long Island or Westchester accent, positive and strong with a lyrical hook, giving “spoken word” vibes
4. LABEL FILES:
a. Section 8_Slate_Full Name
b. Section 8_Take 1_Full Name
c. *Section 8_Take 2 Accent_ Full Name
*optional
5. NOTE SEPARATELY IN BODY OF EMAIL:
a. representative name, email and phone number
b. location base and time zone
c. confirm availability for the week 9/15 and specify any conflicts
d. confirm that you have a pro home setup or free access to a pro studio (there is no budget for rental fees)
e. confirm that your recording studio for both the audition and booked session will be the same location (this is mandatory for audio quality continuity)
6. ATTACH:
a. headshot, resume
b. VO reel (madatory)
c. spoken word or rhythmic text media (if available)
8. SEND ALL FILES VIA WETRANSFER ONLY
DEADLINE: 5 pm EST, Sunday 9/3
EMAIL: johanna@tcreativescasting.com
SUBJECT LINE: Section 8