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Hylton Casting

About company:
Hylton Casting, founded by Heather Hylton Bivens, is a full-service casting company, based in Atlanta, GA.

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Female Braider Hand Double

Job Description
A new production is seeking a skilled Female Braider Hand Double with strong cornrow braiding experience. This role focuses on close-up hand work, creating clean and precise cornrows on another performer. Talent should be confident, detail-oriented, and able to deliver consistent braiding results on camera.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform detailed cornrow braiding on another actor for close-up shots

  • Maintain continuity and precision throughout filming

  • Ensure hands remain camera-ready and natural in appearance

  • Follow direction from the hair department and production team

Requirements

  • Black/African American female, age 18+

  • Height between 5’1″ and 5’6″

  • Must have extensive experience with cornrow braiding

  • Nails must be natural (no gel, acrylic, or enhancements)

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced film environment

  • Must be available in Atlanta, GA

Compensation

  • $175 for 12 hours

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Male Photo Double with Long Hair for Cornrows

Job Description
A television series is seeking a male photo double to stand in for a character in upcoming scenes. This role is ideal for performers who match the required look and are comfortable with on-set hair styling. The production is filming in Atlanta, and talent must be fully available on the scheduled shoot date.

Job Responsibilities

  • Serve as a photo double for the character during filming

  • Allow hair to be braided into cornrows by a skilled on-set performer

  • Match the physical look and movement of the lead actor

  • Follow direction from the production team throughout the shoot

Requirements

  • Black/African American male

  • Ages 18+

  • Height between 6’0” and 6’4”

  • Long natural hair that can be braided into cornrows

  • Comfortable with on-set braiding

Compensation

  • Paid opportunity

  • Rate provided upon selection

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Older Man With Car for TV Series

Job Description
A television series filming in Atlanta is seeking an older male background actor who owns a sedan-style car from the late 1990s to early 2000s. The scene involves neighborhood interactions and requires someone who can portray a character being confronted by gang members. Talent must be fully available for the filming date and comfortable having their vehicle featured on camera.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear on camera as an older neighborhood resident

  • Participate in a scene involving interaction with gang member actors

  • Bring your own sedan-type vehicle for use in the scene

  • Follow direction from the production team throughout the filming day

Requirements

  • Black/African American male

  • Ages 50s–80s

  • Must own a sedan from the late 1990s to early 2000s (Buick Regal or Oldsmobile preferred)

  • Available for a full 12-hour filming day

  • Comfortable working in an exterior neighborhood scene

Compensation

  • Background Rate: $13.63/hour

  • $109 guaranteed for 8 hours, overtime paid after 8 hours at time and a half

  • Car Bump: $100 for use of vehicle on camera

Contact name:
Heather Hylton Bivens

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