Foodies W/ An Accent - Louisiana

Project Details

* Seeking talent with a distinctive, non-American accent that feels worldly, warm, and culturally engaging * Strong preference for Louisiana locals * Acts as the narrative anchor and primary on-camera participant throughout the episode * Engages authentically with local chefs, historians, fishermen, and cultural experts through light, natural conversation * Must be comfortable participating in immersive culinary and cultural experiences throughout Louisiana * Needed for 3 full shoot days * Will also record voiceover narration for the final episode * Full buyout, in perpetuity * Approximate 5-minute deliverable for web/social platforms * Client will be disclosed to those best suited for the role * Content is intended for family-friendly viewing and engagement This is a LOCAL HIRE role. Talent must: * Be comfortable riding on an airboat in bayou environments * Be comfortable eating and discussing seafood on camera We will be requesting self-tapes/reels from top contenders, so please keep an eye out for tape requests. Demographic: Reads as an international traveler — globally minded, culturally curious, and believable as someone experiencing Louisiana’s culinary heritage through fresh eyes. Qualities: * Must speak English with an authentic, identifiable foreign accent — the role is written as a global traveler discovering American culinary heritage * Genuine curiosity and enthusiasm for food, culinary history, and cultural tradition * Comfortable and natural in a range of environments including intimate working kitchens, outdoor bayou settings, local markets, fine dining restaurants, and cultural landmarks * Warm, engaging screen presence that feels authentic and observational rather than overly hosted or scripted * Strong listener with the ability to react naturally to real people and real experiences * Bonus points if talent is a chef or actively involved in the culinary or hospitality world Strong preference for talent already local to Louisiana or deeply connected to the regional food scene. Accents For Example: *French * Italian * Spanish * British (RP) * Cockney * Irish * Scottish * Australian * New Zealand (Kiwi) * South African * German * Russian * Eastern European (general) * Scandinavian (Swedish/Norwegian/Danish) * Greek * Israeli * Indian (various regional English accents) * Middle Eastern (Arabic-influenced) * Brazilian (Portuguese-influenced) * Latin American (neutral Spanish-influenced English)

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