Casting Call
Context
University Relations is currently developing a high profile video that aims to celebrate TMU’s status as one of the most urban universities in the world, and we want you to be a part of it.
Our university is composed of determined, resilient and innovative people who make us unique in our approach to problem solving and the drive to create real-world change. We are a diverse community that shares the qualities of drive and determination needed to overcome obstacles in the pursuit of meaningful objectives, both individual and shared.
About you
In this video, we are aiming for authenticity, so we won’t be asking you to act. We won’t ask you to memorize lines or speak on camera. We just want to capture video footage of you as your true self.
It’s important for all community members to see themselves reflected in this video, including students who identify as LGBTQ2S, Black, Indigenous, racialized, those of European descent, persons with disabilities, and International Students. Everyone has a place at TMU, and it’s important to reflect that in this campaign.
About drive
Standard definitions of drive define the term as courage and determination in the face of challenges, but there are so many various meanings of terms. It could be overcoming a long commute to get to campus for class. Or working a part-time job to pay for school. Student athletes who balance school and sports demonstrate grit on and off the playing field. It could even be studying really, really hard.
How to participate
To apply, simply submit a 30 second to (max) 1 minute video in which you speak to the camera about what drive means to you. These videos don’t need to be polished. You can film on your phone. What we’re interested in is hearing from you.
P.S. If you can skateboard, please let us know if you would be willing to skate down a street on camera.
Shoot date will be a single day between July 27 and Aug 5 (final date TBD).
Financial compensation will be provided
How to apply
- Length: 1 min (max) video (self recorded)
- File naming: Your first and last name
- Deadline: Submit by Wednesday, July 20
- Save video file to your TMU Google Drive, and ensure permission on the file is set to viewable to Anyone with the link.
- Click on Copy link, and paste it in an email to: TMU.BrandVideo@gmail.com
