Trail runners, speed hikers, scramblers, surfers, canoers, and kayakers sought for paid acting/modeling job in Portland

Run Oregon received this notice from Simon Max Hill Casting through a trusted source and though we'd pass it along to our readers. Note the "very fit" requirements and please read through all these details before applying: We’re looking for people that have a real passion for the outdoors, and love to share it. We are auditioning men and women experienced in Trail Running or Speed Hiking or Scrambling or Surfing or Kayaking/Canoeing for a paid acting/modeling job for Merrell. The pay is great - $3500 /day and we’re looking to hire a number of talent. You can see this casting notice and others on our facebook page here. WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

PORTAGING – KAYAKER/CANOER – 4

Male & Female
Age: 23 – 39
Any Ethnicity
Description: Very fit / active / experienced carrying canoes / kayaks through shallow moving water.

TRAIL RUNNERS – 5

Male & Female
Age: 23 – 39
Any Ethnicity
Description: Very fit, experienced trail runners

SPEED HIKERS – 4

Male & Female
Age: 23 – 39
Any EthnicityDescription: Very fit / active / should have a high level of endurance and be able to hike 7-10 miles comfortably

SCRAMBLING / SPEED HIKERS – 4

Male & Female
Age: 23 – 39
Any Ethnicity
Description: Very fit / active / Should have a high level of endurance and be able to scramble fast / high intensity / hike 7-10 miles comfortably

* Scrambling (also known as alpine scrambling) is a method of ascending rocky faces and ridges. It is an ambiguous term that lies somewhere between hiking and rock climbing. It is often distinguished from hillwalking by defining a scramble as a route where hands must be used in the ascent.

SURFERS – 5

Male & Female
Age: 23 – 39
Any Ethnicity
Description: Do not need to be excellent surfers.  Mix of surfers and non surfers. This is a group of friends relaxing on the beach after a day of surfing. Should appear fit and athletic as if they’ve had a full day of surfing.

PROJECT DETAILS:

Title: Do What’s Natural
Client: Merrell
SHOOT IS: Non-Union
FORMAT: Print

Shoot Date: 1 Day between Sat August 29th – Wed Sept 2nd, 2015
Shoot Location: Up to 2 hours outside of Portland TBD (Production will provide transportation to/from set each day)

AUDITIONS: Tue Aug 18th & Wed Aug 19th, 2015 at SMH casting
LOCATION: 1121 N Loring St. suite 108 Portland, OR 97227

FITTING: Friday August 28th, 2015

PAY:  $3500/day (session + use)

HOW TO SUBMIT:

To apply for  consideration for an audition, complete the online form at

http://submissions.smhcasting.com/projects/28/submissions/new

If you have videos of you participating in these activities please include them in the space provided!

If you have problems please email Project_2@smhcasting.com

If we would like to see you for an audition, we will contact you to schedule a time to come in to our North Portland office on August 18th/19th Please submit your information by 8PM Sunday August 16th to be considered for this project.