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Senior Background Actors for Healthcare Commercial
Job Description
A healthcare commercial is casting senior background actors for an upcoming production filming in the Pittsburgh area. Producers are looking for adults who can authentically portray everyday individuals in a healthcare setting. This opportunity is ideal for mature talent interested in appearing in a professional commercial while helping create natural and relatable scenes.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray background characters in a healthcare commercial scene
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Follow direction from the director and production team during filming
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Maintain natural reactions and continuity while on camera
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Arrive prepared and remain available for the full filming schedule
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Work collaboratively with cast and crew on set
Requirements
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Adults ages 50–77
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Must be local to the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area
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Must have reliable transportation to travel to the filming location
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Available for the full filming day with no schedule conflicts
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Professional, reliable, and able to follow production direction
Compensation
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$300 for up to 12 hours of work
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Paid background role in a commercial production
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Opportunity to gain on-set experience in a professional shoot
African American Male Actor to Play Patient in Political Commercial
Job Description
An independent and moderate-leaning political commercial campaign is casting a non-speaking role for an African American male to portray a patient in an upcoming shoot. The production is seeking talent in their late 20s to early 30s who can bring a natural and authentic presence to the role. This is a paid opportunity filming in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Talent will be required for one day of filming during the scheduled production window. Applicants must be local to the Pittsburgh area or within driving distance, as travel expenses will not be reimbursed.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a patient in a non-speaking role for a political commercial
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Follow on-set direction from the director and production team
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Deliver a natural, believable on-camera performance
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Maintain professionalism throughout the filming process
Requirements
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African American male
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Ages late 20s to early 30s
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Must be available to film one day between March 16–20
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Must be local to Pittsburgh, PA or within driving distance
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Non-union talent only
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Comfortable performing in a non-speaking on-camera role
Compensation
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Session Fee: $800 (up to 10 hours)
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Usage Buyout Fee: $2,000
Research Project Extras – Security Software Study
Job Description
A paid research project is seeking background participants to take part in a controlled recording session for a security software study. The project involves recreating everyday movement scenarios inside a school setting to help develop technology designed to distinguish people from objects in high-risk environments such as schools, retail spaces, and hospitals. Recordings are strictly for internal research use only and will not be publicly released. Participants will only be needed for one scheduled day.
Job Responsibilities
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Participate in recorded movement scenarios inside a classroom setting
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Perform repetitive walking, standing, and positioning as directed
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Follow instructions from the research and production team
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Maintain professionalism throughout the session
Requirements
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Ages 18 and older
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Open to all body types, shapes, and sizes
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Must be local to the Pittsburgh area
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Must have reliable transportation to the filming location
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Comfortable with extended periods of walking and standing
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Accurate height and weight information required for research purposes
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Prior participation in a similar April 2025 project does not disqualify you
Compensation
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$100 for a 4-hour session
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$150 for a 6-hour session
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Paid research participation
