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Documentary Casting Call for Diverse People

HEATHER BASTEN CASTING

OPEN CASTING FOR AN UNTITLED DOCUMENTARY PROJECT

We are casting:

  • Religious people paid for portraits for a documentary film that celebrates people.

The moving portraits will be tiled in a mosaic format across the screen of an event venue to represent our diverse population.

Seeking but not limited to:

  • JEWISH PEOPLE
  • BUDDHISTS
  • SIKHS
  • HINDU PEOPLE
  • MUSLIMS

Shooting: 5th – 8th of June in London (1 day)

Contributors should be based in England, UK

Paid to you: £100 fee if cast

All contributors should e 16 yrs+

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