PAID BACKGROUND NEEDED FOR PUNK CLUB SCENE ON “AMERICAN RUST” STARRING JEFF DANIELS AND MAURA TIERNEY!
Being an Extra means that you are in the scene and part of the action with all the leads!
It’s a super fun way to meet new people and see how things work on set.
Look for:
Real Punk Enthusiasts
- Ages 18+ to work Thursday, January 26th and Friday, January 27th.
- Could be one or both days! Expect 12-14 hr days.
- Pays approx $175 for 12 hours per day. Overtime after 12.
- Atmospheric smoke and strobe lights will be used in this scene Tattoos and Piercings welcome!!
PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT FOR THIS IF YOU’VE ALREADY BEEN SEEN DIRECTLY ON CAMERA, ARE CORE OR ARE BOOKED FOR AN UPCOMING SCENE
VACCINE MANDATE
Consistent with the COVID-19 Return to Work Agreement (“the RTW Agreement”), this production has a mandatory vaccine policy for individuals working in Zone A, which includes actors and background actors. Producer will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by law for individuals whose disability and/or sincerely held religious beliefs preclude vaccination.
Fully Vaccinated under the RTW agreement requires compliance with the CDC definition of being “Up To Date” on Covid 19 vaccines (“Up To Date”). As of November 2nd, 2022, “Up To Date” includes the most recent booster dose (meaning the bivalent booster for persons 5 and over when eligible). Please refer to CDC website for eligibility and for recommendations for additional primary doses for moderately or severely immunocompromised persons: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/stay-up-to-date.html?s_cid=11747:cdc%20fully%20vaccinated%20definition:sem.ga:p:RG:GM:gen:PTN:FY22
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We are committed to inclusive, diverse casting. Please submit without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, disability, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity or any other basis protected by law unless otherwise specifically indicated.
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