Casting Call: Female Background Actors (Short Hair) for TV Series
Job Description:
A TV series is seeking non-union female background actors with short hair, aged 35–75, to portray veterans at a VA hospital. This is a unique opportunity to participate in a meaningful and professionally executed production.
Job Responsibilities:
- Portray a veteran background role in a VA hospital setting.
- Follow directions from the casting and production team to maintain continuity and authenticity in scenes.
- Attend a scheduled costume fitting prior to filming.
- Maintain professionalism and flexibility with scheduling.
Requirements:
- Gender: Female
- Age: 35–75
- Must have short hair to match the character description.
- Non-union status required.
- Available to attend a costume fitting and be fully flexible for the tentative work date.
- Able to commute to New Hall, CA, for fitting and Los Angeles, CA, for filming.
Compensation:
- Rate: $140/8 hours (non-union rate).
- Costume fitting compensation: 1/4 of the daily rate.
- Meals and refreshments provided during production hours.
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