Actors for True Crime Documentary Recreation
Job Description
A gripping true crime docu-series is casting actors for reenactment scenes based on the Ted Bundy investigations. Filming will take place across multiple locations in Salt Lake Valley, Utah. This is a paid opportunity for local actors to portray real-life individuals in cinematic, interview-supported reenactments. Some roles involve night shoots and split days, with meals provided on set.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform non-speaking reenactment scenes that visually support documentary interviews
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Embody the physical look and period-accurate style of real-life individuals from the 1970s
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Take direction for blocking, emotional expression, and continuity
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Work with costume and production teams to authentically portray assigned roles
Requirements
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Ted Bundy: Male, 5’11”, 145–170 lbs, blue eyes
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Victims: Female, 18–24, brunette with long hair parted down the middle
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Detectives: Male, 30s–50s, 1970s business/professional appearance
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Police Officers: Male, fit/average build, 70s-era police uniform look
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Older Couple: Male and female, 60s–70s, any ethnicity
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Bundy’s Girlfriend: Female, 20s–30s
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Aspen Summit Extras: Male, various ages, 70s business attire
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Must be a local Utah hire and available for scheduled shoot dates
Compensation
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$150/day for all background reenactment roles
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$200/day for the Ted Bundy role
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Meals provided, with possible night shoots and split scheduling
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Documentary Casting Call
Job Description
A nonprofit documentary is casting non-speaking background roles for a project filming in and around Birmingham, Alabama. Casting directors are seeking African American and White performers across multiple age groups to help tell an inspiring story through authentic visual storytelling. This is a great opportunity for individuals interested in participating in a meaningful documentary production.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray assigned background roles in documentary reenactment scenes.
- Follow direction from the production team.
- Maintain professionalism throughout filming.
- Help create authentic, story-driven scenes.
Requirements
- Seeking the following talent:
- African American boys, ages 6–9 and 10–11.
- African American teenage boys, ages 14–19.
- African American girls, ages 4–7 and 5–11.
- African American teenage girls, ages 14–19.
- African American woman, ages 21–25.
- African American woman, age 60+.
- African American man, ages 40–55.
- White boys, ages 6–9 and 10–11.
- White girl, ages 5–8.
- White woman, ages 21–25.
- Must be available to work in the Birmingham, Alabama area.
Compensation
- Non-paid opportunity.
- Travel costs may be negotiated, if applicable.
