Background Actors – Documentary Film
Job Description:
We are casting background actors for the documentary film That They May Become One. This project involves recreating scenes from the early 1900s, and we are looking for actors who can authentically portray the time period. Roles include monastery visitors, church singers, and congregants, each requiring period-appropriate looks.
Roles Available:
- Monastery Visitor
- Age: 20s-40s, white male.
- Setting: Early 1900s church, visitor attending while the Pope reads a letter.
- Requirements: Must be able to maintain a period-appropriate hairstyle and hair color (no visible tattoos).
- Azusa Street Singers
- Age: 20s-50s, black male or female.
- Setting: Early 1900s church singers in the Azusa Street congregation.
- Requirements: Must be able to maintain a period-appropriate hairstyle and hair color (no visible tattoos).
- Male Stones Folly Congregants
- Age: 20s-60s, white male.
- Setting: Early 1900s church members witnessing a religious movement.
- Requirements: Must have a period-appropriate hairstyle and hair color (no visible tattoos).
Job Responsibilities:
- Portray historical characters in scenes set in the early 1900s.
- Follow direction from the production team to accurately capture the historical setting.
- Arrive on set prepared to adhere to the guidelines for period-appropriate appearances.
Requirements:
- Must be able to work as a local hire in the Mobile, AL area.
- Must fit the role description, including hair and appearance requirements.
- No visible tattoos for any of the roles.
- Must be able to portray the character authentically, based on the setting and time period.
Compensation:
- $50 for 6 hours of work.
- Meals provided on set.
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Job Responsibilities
- Participate in a filmed interview segment.
- Answer approximately seven questions on camera.
- Follow direction from the production team.
- Arrive prepared and available for the scheduled shoot.
- Maintain a professional and cooperative attitude during filming.
Requirements
- Men and women ages 24–40.
- Comfortable speaking on camera.
- Able to complete a quick self-tape submission if requested.
- Available for the scheduled production date.
- Reliable and able to follow production instructions.
Compensation Details
- $100 flat rate.
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Background Extras for Cleveland Documentary
Job Description
A documentary production is now casting background extras for a two-day shoot filming in the Cleveland, Ohio area. Casting directors are seeking local talent interested in appearing in documentary-style scenes for a professional production.
This opportunity is ideal for aspiring background actors and local performers looking to gain on-set experience in a documentary project.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear as a background extra in documentary scenes
- Follow direction from the production and casting teams
- Maintain professionalism during filming
- Be available for assigned production scheduling
- Participate in natural, realistic background performances
Requirements
- Must work local to the Cleveland, Ohio area
- Comfortable working as background talent on camera
- Reliable and professional applicants encouraged to apply
- Must be available for one scheduled filming day
- Flexible availability preferred during the production window
Compensation
- $50 flat rate
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Restaurant Patrons for Docufilm “Helen and Edgar”
Job Description
The non-union docufilm Helen and Edgar is now casting background actors to portray restaurant patrons for scenes filming in Midway, Georgia, just south of Savannah. Directed by George Dawes Green and Kristjan Thor, the project tells a Southern Gothic story set in the 1960s. Casting directors are seeking men and women with natural, period-appropriate looks for this paid filming opportunity.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray restaurant patrons in background scenes
- Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams
- Maintain continuity and professionalism during filming
- Participate in 1960s-themed scenes and atmosphere
- Arrive camera-ready with natural hair and appearance
Requirements
- Men and women ages 20–80
- Open ethnicity
- Must have a natural look appropriate for the 1960s period
- No visible tattoos preferred
- Must be able to work local to Midway, Georgia
- Reliable transportation required
- Professional attitude and reliability expected
Compensation
- $100 for 8 hours
- Paid non-union background acting opportunity
- Work on a professionally produced docufilm project