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TV Production – Grip Background Actor

Job Description

An Atlanta-area television production is looking for male and female background talent to portray grips. Selected performers will help recreate an authentic working set, with preference given to individuals who understand grip department responsibilities or have real production experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a grip working on a professional production set
• Perform realistic crew movements and activities for camera
• Follow production direction and assigned blocking
• Work naturally around simulated production equipment
• Help create a believable behind-the-scenes filming environment

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 18–50
• Must be able to realistically portray a grip
• Real-life grip, film crew, or production experience is a plus
• Comfortable following detailed on-set direction
• Must be able to work in the Kennesaw, Georgia area

Compensation

• $150 for 10 hours

TV Production – Production Assistant Background Actor

Job Description

A television project filming in the Atlanta area is casting talent to portray a production assistant on set. The role calls for someone who can naturally capture the busy, hands-on energy of a working PA while helping create an authentic behind-the-scenes production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a production assistant in television background scenes
• Perform realistic on-set production tasks as directed
• Move naturally within a simulated film or television set environment
• Follow instructions and blocking from the production team
• Maintain a professional and energetic on-camera presence

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 18–40
• Must be able to convincingly portray a production assistant
• Real production assistant experience is encouraged
• Comfortable working as background talent
• Must be able to work in the Kennesaw, Georgia area

Compensation

• $150 for 10 hours

TV Production – Makeup Artist Background Actor

Job Description

An upcoming Atlanta-area production is seeking a woman to portray a makeup artist as part of a television production crew. This background acting role is ideal for talent who can naturally recreate the fast-paced, professional atmosphere of a working film or television set. Real-world makeup or production experience is a plus.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a professional makeup artist in background scenes
• Perform realistic makeup department actions on camera
• Follow blocking and direction from the production team
• Interact naturally with other actors portraying production crew members
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Female talent, ages 20–50
• Must be able to convincingly portray a professional makeup artist
• Real-life makeup artist or production experience is a plus
• Comfortable performing in a background role
• Must be able to work in the Kennesaw, Georgia area

Compensation

• $150 for 10 hours

9-1-1 Nashville – Flight Crew Background Actors

Job Description

“9-1-1 Nashville,” a 20th Century Television production, is seeking background talent to portray flight crew members. This non-union background acting opportunity is looking for performers who can bring a polished, professional presence to an aviation setting and remain available for an extended production day.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a member of a professional flight crew in background scenes
• Perform natural aviation and workplace actions as directed
• Follow blocking and instructions from the production team
• Maintain a polished appearance and continuity throughout filming
• Participate in a required wardrobe fitting
• Remain available for an extended filming day as needed

Requirements

• All genders, ages 25–55
• Must be able to convincingly portray professional flight crew
• Must be available for a required fitting in Franklin, Tennessee
• Must be prepared to commit to 12 or more hours on set if needed
• Must have flexible availability regardless of the final call time
• Must be a local hire in Nashville, Tennessee, or surrounding areas
• Non-union background role

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours
• $12.50 per hour with an 8-hour guarantee
• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours
• $30 fitting compensation

Homicide for the Holidays – Pastor/School Teacher

Job Description

“Homicide for the Holidays” is seeking a male performer to portray a pastor or school teacher in an upcoming network television reenactment. The role requires a mature, trustworthy presence and natural non-speaking performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a pastor or school teacher in a reenacted scene
• Perform natural actions and reactions appropriate to the character
• Follow blocking and direction from the production team
• Maintain consistent character presentation during filming
• Work professionally with the cast and crew

Requirements

• White male, 40s–50s
• Must convincingly portray a pastor or school teacher
• Comfortable performing without scripted dialogue
• Comfortable working on a true crime reenactment series
• Must be able to work locally in Knoxville, Tennessee

Compensation

• $75 per day

Homicide for the Holidays – CSI

Job Description

A network true crime reenactment production is seeking an adult performer to portray a crime scene investigator. This role will help create a believable investigative environment through natural, non-speaking on-camera actions.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a CSI professional during investigation scenes
• Perform realistic crime scene investigation actions as directed
• Follow production blocking and continuity instructions
• Interact naturally with other law enforcement characters
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Adult talent
• Able to convincingly portray a crime scene investigator
• Comfortable appearing in a non-speaking true crime series
• Able to follow detailed production direction
• Must work locally in Knoxville, Tennessee

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity
• Compensation will be discussed with selected talent

Homicide for the Holidays – Detective Michaels

Job Description

“Homicide for the Holidays” is looking for a male performer to portray Detective Michaels in an upcoming true crime reenactment. This non-speaking network television role calls for a mature, authoritative presence suitable for an investigative detective character.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Detective Michaels in investigation scenes
• Perform realistic detective actions and reactions
• Follow blocking and creative direction from production
• Maintain character continuity throughout filming
• Work professionally during all assigned scenes

Requirements

• White male
• Full build
• Bald or shaved head
• Clean-cut appearance
• Must convincingly portray a detective
• Comfortable with non-speaking true crime reenactments
• Must work as a local hire in Knoxville, Tennessee

Compensation

• $150 per day

Homicide for the Holidays – Police Officer #2

Job Description

A true crime television production is seeking a fit male performer for a police officer reenactment role. The selected actor will help create realistic investigative scenes through physical performance and authentic law enforcement behavior.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a police officer in recreated crime scenes
• Perform assigned law enforcement movements and actions
• Follow instructions from the directing team
• Maintain an authentic professional presence on camera
• Remain consistent throughout multiple takes

Requirements

• Male talent
• Fit build
• Able to convincingly portray law enforcement personnel
• Comfortable working in a non-speaking role
• Must be a Knoxville, Tennessee local hire

Compensation

• $100 per day

Homicide for the Holidays – Security Guard

Job Description

A network television true crime series is casting a male performer to portray a security guard. This non-speaking reenactment role requires talent who can naturally represent professional security personnel on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a security guard during a recreated scene
• Perform realistic security-related background actions
• Follow blocking and production instructions
• Maintain a professional on-camera presence
• Remain consistent across multiple takes

Requirements

• White male
• Must be available to work as a Knoxville, Tennessee local hire
• Comfortable with non-speaking television work
• Able to convincingly portray security personnel
• Professional and reliable on set

Compensation

• $75 per day

Homicide for the Holidays – Kim, Perpetrator’s Sister

Job Description

“Homicide for the Holidays” is seeking a female performer to portray Kim, the perpetrator’s sister, in a true crime reenactment. This is a non-speaking role suited for talent who can create a believable character through natural expressions and physical performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Kim in a true crime reenactment scene
• Deliver natural reactions appropriate to the storyline
• Follow blocking and performance direction
• Maintain a consistent appearance during filming
• Work professionally with cast and crew

Requirements

• White female, 30s
• Brown hair
• Comfortable appearing in a true crime reenactment
• No scripted dialogue
• Must be a local hire in Knoxville, Tennessee

Compensation

• $75 for the scene

Homicide for the Holidays – Tom, Red Herring

Job Description

A non-union true crime reenactment series is casting a male actor to portray Tom, a red herring in the investigation. The role will contribute to the episode’s mystery through realistic, non-speaking dramatic scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Tom during investigative reenactment scenes
• Perform natural reactions and movements on camera
• Follow creative direction and blocking
• Maintain character continuity between takes
• Work professionally within a true crime production environment

Requirements

• White male, 50s
• Comfortable with dramatic non-speaking performance
• Able to follow detailed on-set direction
• Must work as a local hire in Knoxville, Tennessee

Compensation

• $125 per day

Homicide for the Holidays – Tim, Perpetrator’s Boyfriend

Job Description

“Homicide for the Holidays” is looking for a male performer to portray Tim, the perpetrator’s boyfriend, in a non-speaking true crime reenactment role. Selected talent will participate in relationship-focused scenes and should be comfortable performing natural physical interactions on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Tim in dramatic reenactment scenes
• Perform natural relationship interactions with another actor
• Follow scene blocking and production direction
• Convey emotions effectively without scripted dialogue
• Maintain performance continuity throughout filming

Requirements

• White male, 30s
• Brown hair
• Must be comfortable holding hands with a female actor
• Comfortable performing in a non-speaking true crime role
• Must be able to work locally in Knoxville, Tennessee

Compensation

• $135 per day