Marathon Runners & Crowd Extras Casting Call for Sports Film Re-Creation
Job Description
A production is casting background performers to recreate key moments from a marathon journey, including start-line scenes with elite athletes and an emotional finish-line sequence. Talent will portray marathon runners (elite and fun runners) and energetic supporters in a finish-line crowd to help build an uplifting, cinematic atmosphere.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a marathon runner or enthusiastic supporter on camera for key race-day scenes.
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Follow direction from the production team and maintain continuity across takes.
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Arrive camera-ready and match the requested “early 2000s” (2003-style) look as closely as possible.
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Participate in light action such as running, reacting, cheering, and crowd movement as directed.
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Maintain professionalism on set and cooperate with cast, crew, and other background talent.
Requirements
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Must be comfortable being filmed in public, outdoor conditions.
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Ability to take direction, remain focused, and repeat actions for multiple takes.
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For runner roles: must be able to jog/run comfortably as needed for scenes.
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Must be able to provide your own wardrobe that fits the requested early-2000s marathon vibe (guidance/mood board referenced by production).
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Reliable transportation to set.
Compensation Details
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Unpaid role
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Reasonable travel expenses covered
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Water and light refreshments provided
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Job Description
A production is casting background performers to recreate key moments from a marathon journey, including start-line scenes with elite athletes and an emotional finish-line sequence. Talent will portray marathon runners (elite and fun runners) and energetic supporters in a finish-line crowd to help build an uplifting, cinematic atmosphere.
Job Responsibilities
-
Portray a marathon runner or enthusiastic supporter on camera for key race-day scenes.
-
Follow direction from the production team and maintain continuity across takes.
-
Arrive camera-ready and match the requested “early 2000s” (2003-style) look as closely as possible.
-
Participate in light action such as running, reacting, cheering, and crowd movement as directed.
-
Maintain professionalism on set and cooperate with cast, crew, and other background talent.
Requirements
-
Must be comfortable being filmed in public, outdoor conditions.
-
Ability to take direction, remain focused, and repeat actions for multiple takes.
-
For runner roles: must be able to jog/run comfortably as needed for scenes.
-
Must be able to provide your own wardrobe that fits the requested early-2000s marathon vibe (guidance/mood board referenced by production).
-
Reliable transportation to set.
Compensation Details
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Unpaid role
-
Reasonable travel expenses covered
-
Water and light refreshments provided


