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Casting Call: Asian Pacific Islanders (API) Non-Union Background Actors

Job Detail: We are currently seeking Asian Pacific Islander (API) background actors to participate in an upcoming production. This opportunity is open to individuals within the age range of 20s to 40s. The selected actors will be needed for filming on December 4th in Cambridge, and/or December 5th in Westwood. You may choose to work on one or both days according to your availability.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Act as a background performer in various scenes.
  • Follow directions from the director and crew members.
  • Be prepared for various scenes, which may require sitting, standing, or moving in a crowd.
  • Maintain a professional attitude and appearance on set.
  • Arrive on time and be ready to work as scheduled.

Requirements:

  • Must be of Asian Pacific Islander descent.
  • Aged in the 20s to 40s.
  • Non-Union status.
  • Reliable transportation to the filming locations in Cambridge (12/4) and/or Westwood (12/5).
  • Flexibility and willingness to follow directions.
  • Previous acting experience is a plus, but not required.

Compensation Details:

  • This is a paid opportunity.
  • Specific rates will be discussed upon selection.
  • Payment will be processed according to the standard procedures of the production company.

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Job Responsibilities

  • Appear on camera as background talent in scripted scenes

  • Portray roles such as nurses, doctors, office workers, patients, or gala guests

  • Follow direction from the assistant directors and production team

  • Remain professional and punctual throughout filming

Requirements

  • Ages 18–60

  • Open to all genders and ethnicities

  • Non-union talent only

  • No acting experience required

  • Comfortable working on set in a fast-paced environment

Compensation

  • $100 per day

  • Snacks and one meal provided

  • Shuttle service available to set

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Job Responsibilities

  • Appear on camera as a background child or baby

  • Remain calm and comfortable in a filmed environment

  • Be accompanied by a parent or guardian during filming

  • Follow simple, age-appropriate direction as needed

Requirements

  • Babies (3–4 months old)

    • Any gender

    • Calm temperament preferred

  • Toddlers (7–9 months old)

    • Any gender

    • Comfortable being held or seated

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    • Boys and girls

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Job Responsibilities

  • Serve as a body double for a firefighter during a still photo shoot

  • Wear full firefighter wardrobe and gear provided by production

  • Match the physical look, posture, and presence of the principal performer

  • Follow direction from the production and photography team

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  • Ages 20s–30s

  • Height between 5’11”–6’1”

  • Weight between 185–210 lbs

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  • Previous experience as an extra or stand-in is a plus

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  • Follow direction from assistant directors and production staff

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    • Any ethnicity

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    • Big and tall, minimum height 5’10”

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    • No hockey or skating experience required

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  • $125 per day

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Job Responsibilities

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  • Wear uniform wardrobe provided by production

  • Follow direction from the photography and production team

  • Maintain a professional, camera-ready appearance throughout the shoot

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  • Follow blocking and direction from the production team

  • Maintain a strong, intimidating physical presence on set

  • Work professionally and remain camera-ready throughout filming

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  • Follow direction from the director and production team

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Job Responsibilities

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  • Follow on-set direction from the production team

  • Maintain professionalism, punctuality, and flexibility during filming

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