SEEKING Santa Cruz Casting Assistant
Vicky Boone Casting is looking for an experienced casting assistant to work in Santa Cruz, CA during the summer of 2021.
Ideal candidates hav experience in street casting and open calls, might be multilingual, and are familiar with the Santa Cruz area. Experience in documentary filmmaking/producing, and basic camera and editing skills are a plus. Must have a valid driver’s license. This is for a project from an academy award-winning team.
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