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Casting Call for Female Hand Double in TV Series
Job Description
A television production is seeking a skilled female hand double for an intense kitchen scene involving close-up knife work. This role is ideal for someone with professional culinary experience or strong knife-handling skills, capable of performing repetitive chopping movements with precision and confidence on camera.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform close-up knife work and repetitive chopping sequences for filming.
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Maintain consistency and accuracy in movements for continuity across takes.
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Work closely with the director to ensure realism and fluid motion in all shots.
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Showcase professional knife-handling ability while adhering to safety protocols.
Requirements
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Female with pale, Caucasian-appearing hands.
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Slim hands with short nails preferred.
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Must have strong knife-chopping skills and be confident performing close-ups on camera.
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Comfortable executing precise movements under direction during long filming hours.
Compensation
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SAG-AFTRA rate of $262 for an 8-hour day.