CASTING: Men and Women for PrEP Video

**THIS CASTING IS NOW CLOSED**

PSN Creative is casting a commercial for a Buffalo-based nonprofit to promote the ease and effectiveness of PrEP. PrEP is a daily pill used for HIV prevention.

Production will take place in mid-November in Buffalo, NY and will require 3-4 hours of time from each actor. Selected talent will be compensated $150 for their time.

Actors should feel comfortable having their face appear in an ad for PrEP. This is a scripted acting job, and personal identifiers like real name and status will not be included.

We are casting for the following characters, but these are somewhat flexible for the right talent! People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Role 1

• Man
• Age 30-50
• Should feel comfortable appearing shirtless in a shower scene (shown getting ready for the day, non-sexual)

Role 2

• Man
• Age 21-30
• Should feel comfortable appearing shirtless (shown getting ready for the day, non sexual)

Role 3

• Woman (or female identifying individual)
• All ages welcome

If interested, please send an email with the subject "PREP VIDEO" to hello@psncreative.com with the following info:

• Name, age, location
• A few recent photos of yourself
• Links to any relevant social media accounts like Instagram, YouTube or Facebook

Please share this link with anyone you feel may be right for role.

Thanks!

Join Us for Dinner and Drinks

Excited to announce that I will be hosting Dining Out for Life at The Dapper Goose on Tuesday, October 10 alongside the lovely and talented Lindsay Robson from Nickel City Pretty!

Nearly 100 restaurants from the area will be participating, with donations going to Evergreen Health to support services with those living with HIV and AIDS. Watch the video to learn more:

RSVP to the event on Facebook and then make your reservation at The Dapper Goose!

If you'd like to talk about how to produce or plan your next event shoot me an email so we can chat!

- Pat

Billy & Pat Vlog: Prepping Burgers from HelloFresh

Billy & Pat Vlog continue their partnership with meal delivery service HelloFresh to highlight the ease and affordability of the brand's easy and delicious meal kits. In the most recent episode, the duo prepared "Juicy Lucy Beef Burgers" at home with great success! Watch now:

As you can see from the following gifs, HelloFresh makes cooking pretty fun! Maybe a little too fun...

Would your business or service benefit from some influencer promotion? Shoot me an email and let's make a plan!

- Pat

Buffalo Collective: A Creative Studio for DIY and Drinks

PSN Creative recently wrapped up an exciting video project with Buffalo Collective Studio. Buffalo Collective hosts do-it-yourself  parties where visitors can put together wood decor, pillows and apparel from scratch in one of two studio locations in the Buffalo area. Buffalo Collective also hosts private events like bachelorette parties, baby showers and birthdays.

If you look at any of Buffalo Collective's social media accounts (like Facebook or Instagram) you'll see some beautiful examples of the work their party-goers create on a daily basis.

To give their followers an even better glimpse of what one of their DIY & Drinks events are like, Buffalo Collective reached out to PSN Creative to produce a short video of what a typical event is like.

After meeting to discuss a few ways to best show and tell their story, we came up with a fun and fast treatment to help viewers feel like they were inside the studio during a party. Take a look at the final video:

To coincide with the launch of the video, Buffalo Collective is running a contest on their Facebook page where visitors can win gift certificates for a workshop and more! If you want to learn more about how you can book a workshop or private party check out BuffaloCollectiveStudio.com.

If your brand or business could use a video to attract new customers or better show off your products and services, don't hesitate to get in touch so we can work on something together!

- Pat

Billy & Pat Vlog: The Importance of Taking Risks

Billy & Pat Vlog teamed up with Firefox to share their philosophy on taking risks and the importance of doing things that are scary in order to be happy. Check it out: 

Would your business or service benefit from some influencer promotion? Shoot me an email and let's make a plan!

- Pat

Billy & Pat Vlog: Hatchet Throwing Lessons at Hatchets & Hops

The latest edition of Billy & Pat Vlog appears much more dangerous than it is! The duo gathered a group of friends for an evening of hatchet throwing lessons and beers (what a combo!) at Hatchets & Hops in downtown Buffalo. Take a look: 

Hatchets & Hops is Buffalo's first axe throwing club and hosts individuals, groups, private parties and leagues of folks interested in who wish to throw sharp objects with accuracy! Special thanks to Visit Buffalo Niagara for setting up the fantastic night.

Would your business or service benefit from some influencer promotion? Shoot me an email and let's make a plan!

- Pat

Photos: Buffalo 48 Hour Film Project

PSN Creative photographed attendees at this year's 48 Hour Film Project in Buffalo, NY.

The 48 Hour Film Project takes place in numerous cities and is a "wild and sleepless weekend" where filmmakers have just two days to write, shoot and edit their movies. See the full photo album below, or on the Buffalo 48 Hour Film Project Facebook page.

Need some photography or planning assistance for your next event? Drop me an email!

- Pat

Performers Needed for Hamilton-esque Commercial Shoot

PSN Creative is casting a handful of performers for a commercial shoot in Buffalo, NY. Tentative shoot will be in mid-September. Models, singers, performance and spoken word artists are encouraged to audition!

The client is a spirits brand that is launching a new vodka experience. The commercial will feature a troupe of 4-6 friends out at a hip bar discussing the virtues of the new vodka experience. The final script is tongue-in-cheek and will play with irony, sarcasm and a cocky wink.

Casting Details:

• Men and women ages 25-40
• Looking for a diverse cast in all ways
• Look hip, fun and sophisticated

Shoot Details:

• Shooting in Buffalo, NY in mid-September (Date TBD)
• Rate is $500 + possible 20% agent fee for the one-day shoot
• Travel allowance may be provided for out-of-town talent

To be considered, please shoot a well-lit video of yourself with clear audio that includes the following elements:

• A chest-up (like a headshot) introduction of yourself, including your name, age and location. Feel free to include any other relevant or interesting info about yourself
• A left and right profile shot of yourself
• A full body, head-to-toe shot of yourself
• Performance of both of the demo scripts (see below)

Please upload your audition video to a third party site (YouTube, Vimeo, etc) and email the link, any relevant headshots and your contact information to hello@psncreative.com with the subject: CASTING CALL - (Your Name). 

SCRIPT 1 - (Delivered as if you were having a conversation with friends at a bar)

I am not throwing away my shot!
I am not throwing away my shot!
Hey yo, I'm just like my country
I'm young, scrappy and hungry
And I'm not throwing away my shot!
I'm ‘a get a scholarship to King's College
I prob'ly shouldn't brag, but dag, I amaze and astonish
The problem is I got a lot of brains but no polish
I gotta holler just to be heard
With every word, I drop knowledge!
I'm a diamond in the rough, a shiny piece of coal
Tryin' to reach my goal. My power of speech: unimpeachable
Only nineteen but my mind is older
These New York City streets get colder, I shoulder
Ev'ry burden, ev'ry disadvantage
I have learned to manage, I don't have a gun to brandish
I walk these streets famished

SCRIPT 2 - (Delivered as if you were speaking directly to camera/a friend)

Hey... if life were perfect, 
magazines would never smell like perfume,
dogs would walk themselves, 
and algebra would really come in handy.  

Well, look on the bright side, at least there’s AMSTEL LIGHT.
It has only 95 calories,but you still get real imported taste.
You don’t give up a thing.Who says nothing’s perfect?...Amstel Light.

Happy auditioning!