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📅 Effective: January 1, 2026 👤 Owner: Freddie Hanson 🏢 TV Talent Show · New York, NY

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What is a SPEC commercial? No brand affiliation Your rights to footage Legitimate industry use Trademark notice Contact us

Plain English: This is an independently produced practice commercial made in the style of a Burger King advertisement. It is NOT made by, endorsed by, or affiliated with Burger King Corporation. The purpose is to help actors and models build professional portfolios.

What is a SPEC Commercial?

A SPEC commercial (short for "speculative") is an independently produced advertisement created in the visual and creative style of an existing brand — without being commissioned, funded, or approved by that brand.

SPEC commercials are a long-standing, widely accepted practice within the advertising and talent industries. They serve as portfolio pieces for:

  • Actors seeking to build on-camera commercial reels
  • Models seeking to demonstrate brand-ready performance
  • Content creators building demo footage for agencies
  • Real people with no prior experience seeking entry into commercial work

No Brand Affiliation

This casting call references a Burger King-style SPEC commercial. TV Talent Show is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to:

  • Burger King Corporation
  • Restaurant Brands International (RBI)
  • Any Burger King franchisee or licensee
  • Any advertising agency acting on behalf of Burger King

Participation does not constitute employment with or any contractual relationship with Burger King Corporation.

Your Rights to Footage

All talent retain full rights to use the resulting footage in their personal portfolio, including on personal websites, casting agency submissions, demo reels, and social media (with credit to TV Talent Show). TV Talent Show retains a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use submission footage for promotional purposes.

Legitimate Industry Use

SPEC commercials are taught and encouraged in acting conservatories and talent management programs worldwide. They are accepted by major casting platforms as legitimate portfolio material. The audition fee covers professional services rendered: casting director review, script creation, performance notes, and portfolio hosting.

Trademark Notice

All brand names and trademarks referenced — including "Burger King" — are the property of their respective owners. Their mention is solely to identify the creative style being emulated. No claim of ownership or affiliation is made or implied.

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