Casting Call: Talent Needed for International Period Film in Auckland
Job Description:
KAM Talent is seeking over 100 European-background individuals aged 18+ for an upcoming international production set in Auckland. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a large-scale period piece and work on a professional movie set while earning extra cash.
Job Responsibilities:
- Appear as background talent in a period film set in a historical era.
- Follow directions from the production team to ensure accurate portrayal of the period setting.
- Maintain professionalism and reliability while on set.
Requirements:
- Must be Auckland-based.
- Reliable transport to and from the filming location.
- Natural look suitable for a historical period piece (no modern hairstyles or visible tattoos).
- Individuals aged 18 and above.
Compensation Details:
- Paid opportunity; rates to be discussed upon selection.
- Gain experience working on an international film set.
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