Filmmaker/Director Needed for Comedic 1 minute Ad

We’re looking for an experienced filmmaker or director to produce a 1-minute ad for our project. Budget: $1,500.

Project Details:

The ad will feature actors, and we want the ability to choose and approve the actors.

Voiceover will be recorded separately, so voice acting for our mascot is not required.

Makeup is important: we will be using simple zombie/skeleton prosthetics and skeleton makeup style makeup.

The ad is for our gum brand Rage Chew. It is a guerilla style ad that will follow a short script, blending humor and visual storytelling. It will show the actors performing yoga poses, gradually revealing a playful and comedic twist with our skeleton mascot.

Our skeleton mascot is punk and will be wearing punk clothing, adding personality and attitude to the visuals.

Tone and style should be a blend between the old Slim Jim commercials, the GEICO caveman commercials, and first Liquid Death commercial: playful, a little edgy, visually striking, and memorable.

Length: approximately 1 minute.

Budget more: We recognize that $1,500 is not a huge budget, but we are looking for someone who sees this as an exciting opportunity to create a unique, fun and portfolio worthy showpiece that showcases creativity, direction and visual storytelling.


What We’re Looking For:

Strong experience in short-form video production and directing.

Ability to coordinate actors, makeup artists, and other crew members.

Creativity with visual storytelling, practical effects (prosthetics, skeleton makeup), and playful or slightly edgy cinematic touches.

Clear communication and willingness to collaborate on casting and makeup decisions.

Creative Direction: The as will be fast paced with humor and attitude, highlighting the rebellious, eco-concious spirit of Rage Chew. Full Script and key visuals will be shared with the selected director.


Deliverables:

1-minute final ad video, fully edited and ready for delivery.

The first 20 seconds needs to be able to be cut into it's own short ad.

Coordination of actors and makeup artist (with approvals from us).

Any other production needs to bring the ad to life.

**Please say Rage Chew if you've read this entire description**


To Apply:
Please provide:

Examples of short-form ads or projects you’ve directed.

Your approach to working with actors and makeup teams.

Confirmation you can work within a $1,500 budget for this project.

We’re excited to collaborate with someone who can bring our vision to life while allowing us input on key creative decisions!

• 1-minute final ad video, fully edited and ready for delivery.
• The first 20 seconds needs to be able to be cut into it's own short ad.
• Coordination of actors and makeup artist (with approvals from us).
• Any other production needs to bring the ad to life (such as finding a space to film). It could be shot at a park or any indoor space that could be made to look like a yoga studio.