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Job Description
A paid non-SAG production is seeking a Hispanic or mixed-ethnicity female actor to portray the role of Olivia, a disciplined, tactical, military-trained character with strong emotional depth. The project requires a resilient and commanding on-screen presence with natural intensity and strong physicality.
This role calls for an athletic performer capable of convincingly embodying a highly trained combat and survival specialist with layered emotional complexity.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray Olivia, a tactical, military-trained character
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Deliver a commanding and emotionally grounded performance
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Perform physically demanding scenes as required
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Collaborate closely with the director and production team
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Be available for scheduled shoot dates
Requirements
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Female talent
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Hispanic or mixed ethnicity
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Late 20s to mid-30s
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Fit / athletic build
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Strong military presence and physicality
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Must convincingly portray a disciplined tactical character
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Strong emotional range required
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Non-SAG only
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Must be local to Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW), Texas
Compensation Details
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$150 (Non-SAG)
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Paid role
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Two-day shoot
Job Description
A graduation short film titled Go Piss Girl is casting male and female extras for a comedy-drama production in Berlin. This 15-minute short film is being produced through METFILM School Berlin and centers around a New Year’s Eve story filled with humor, chaos, and heartfelt moments.
Selected extras will portray party guests in key social scenes that help bring the film’s energetic atmosphere to life.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray party guests in a New Year’s Eve setting
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Follow direction from the director and assistant directors
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Maintain continuity and on-set professionalism
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Be available for scheduled shoot days
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Contribute to a lively and authentic party atmosphere
Requirements
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Male and female performers
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Ages 18–28
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Comfortable performing in party scene environments
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Reliable and punctual
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Must submit a short introduction and headshot
Compensation Details
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Unpaid opportunity
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Full screen credit provided
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Professional catering (lunch provided on shoot days)
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Opportunity to work with an emerging creative team
Job Description
The short film A Holly Jolly Christmas is casting two lead roles for a character-driven Christmas drama. This emotionally grounded story follows a long-term couple confronting the reality that love alone may not be enough to sustain a relationship.
Set against an intimate and honest tone, the film explores emotional truth, restraint, and acceptance. Production is scheduled for a weekend shoot in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a lead character in a dramatic short film
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Deliver nuanced, emotionally authentic performances
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Participate in rehearsals and scheduled filming days
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Submit a video read-through of a provided script section
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Collaborate closely with the director and production team
Requirements
Bellie
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Ages 28–32
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Strong dramatic acting ability
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Character description: Driven ER nurse and Type-A eldest daughter. Anxious fixer who craves understanding and fears falling short of her potential. Emotionally layered and complex.
Graham
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Ages 29–33
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Strong dramatic acting ability
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Character description: Carefree bartender with charm and warmth who avoids emotional depth. Charismatic but emotionally guarded.
Compensation Details
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Unpaid project
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Meals and craft services provided
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Screen credit
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2–3 day shoot
Job Description
A convention model agency is seeking a highly experienced female brand ambassador and sales assistant for an upcoming trade show event in Orlando, Florida. The selected candidate will work at KBIS, engaging attendees, promoting products, and assisting with demonstrations in a high-energy booth environment.
This role requires a confident, proactive professional with strong sales ability and prior convention or trade show experience.
Job Responsibilities
Actively gather crowds and drive booth traffic
Greet guests and attendees in a professional manner
Quickly learn and communicate product information
Encourage attendees to enter the display area
Distribute marketing materials
Conduct brief equipment demonstrations
Maintain high energy and professionalism throughout event hours
Requirements
Female talent only
Dress size 2, 4, or 6
2–3 years minimum convention/trade show experience
Sales background preferred
Reliable, punctual, and professional
No last-minute cancellations
Proactive, dynamic, and energetic personality
Must provide professional photos (no selfies or group photos)
Detailed trade show resume required
Compensation Details
$33 per hour
Multi-day booking
Job Description
A commercial project is casting multiple roles for a family-centered production. The project is seeking a young couple, mid-age couple, children, and supporting family characters for a Mumbai-based shoot. Performers should embody warmth, authenticity, and strong on-screen presence in a relatable family setting.
This production is casting locally in Mumbai only.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray assigned family or supporting character role
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Deliver natural, expressive, and engaging on-camera performances
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Follow creative direction from the production team
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Participate in rehearsals and scheduled shoot days
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Maintain professionalism on set
Requirements
Young Couple
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Husband: 28–30 years
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Wife: 25–27 years
Mid-Age Couple
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Husband: 35–40 years (warm, sophisticated, charismatic presence)
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Wife: 30–35 years (expressive, confident, self-sufficient, family-oriented)
Real Estate Agent
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30–40 years
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Eager, slightly over-the-top personality
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Strong comic timing and versatile performance ability
Son
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5–7 years
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Naughty, expressive, emotive
Daughter
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9–10 years
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Bright and cheerful
House Help (Bai)
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30–35 years
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Expressive, adaptive, sharp-looking
Mother-in-Law
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50–55 years
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Must be based in Mumbai
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Strong on-camera acting ability preferred
Compensation Details
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Compensation details provided upon selection
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Commercial project
Job Description
A production team is casting talent for upcoming non-union spec commercial projects in Richmond, Virginia. These projects are being produced in collaboration with a brand center team and are intended for spec commercial use. Selected talent will participate in professionally produced commercial shoots representing well-known brands.
Each project will film over two days and offers paid opportunities for selected performers.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform in a professionally produced spec commercial
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Follow direction from the director and creative team
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Participate in potential self-tape auditions or virtual callbacks
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Be available for the full two-day shoot schedule
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Maintain professionalism on set
Requirements
VRBO Project
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Female
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Ages 25–35
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Athletic build
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Physical work experience preferred
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Approachable, natural look (not high-fashion/model type)
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Open ethnicity
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Dance or strong movement ability is a plus
MasterClass Project
Young Ally
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Caucasian female
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Ages 8–10
Older Ally
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Caucasian female
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Ages 18–20
Dad
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Caucasian male
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Ages 40–55
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Farmer or cowboy type
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Non-union talent only
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Must submit a current headshot
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Must be available for scheduled shoot dates
Compensation Details
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$125 per talent per day
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Paid directly by client at the end of the shoot
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Two-day shoot per project
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Spec commercial usage (additional compensation to be negotiated if used beyond spec purposes)
Job Description
A 5-minute, one-take student short film titled A Thief in the Night is seeking actors for two principal roles. This suspense-driven project will be filmed on location in Glebe and is intended for university showcase screenings and film festival submissions.
The story follows a thief attempting to evade detection after breaking into a young woman’s home—only for her to mysteriously disappear without a trace.
This is an unpaid student production offering food, screen credit, and a copy of the completed film.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray one of two lead roles in a continuous one-take short film
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Deliver emotionally grounded performances in a suspense/thriller setting
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Collaborate closely with the student director and crew
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Participate in rehearsals and all scheduled shoot days
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Provide a self-tape or previous acting clip for consideration
Requirements
The Thief
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Male
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Ages 18–30
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Open ethnicity
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Height between 5’8” – 6’4”
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Tall, slender or average build
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Must convincingly portray a character dealing with grief
Young Woman
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Female
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Ages 18–30
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Open ethnicity
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Height between 5’4” – 5’10”
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Able to portray a character frustrated with repetitive life circumstances
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Strong acting ability required
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Comfortable performing in a one-take filming format
Compensation Details
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Unpaid student film
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Food provided
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Screen credit
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Copy of completed film
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Invitation to university showcase screening
Job Description
A powerful short film titled He is seeking crew members for an upcoming production based in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. The film centers on a trans man’s journey toward self-acceptance and explores themes of identity, resilience, and hope.
The production is prioritizing trans and queer crew members; however, all qualified professionals are welcome to submit. The project will film over three days in early April and is currently fundraising.
Job Responsibilities
Assistant Camera (AC)
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Support the Director of Photography
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Maintain and manage camera equipment
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Assist with lens changes, focus pulling, and setup
Key Grip
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Oversee grip department operations
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Set up and adjust rigging and lighting support equipment
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Ensure on-set safety and proper equipment handling
Boom Operator / Sound Mixer
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Capture high-quality production audio
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Operate boom microphone and manage sound recording equipment
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Monitor and adjust audio levels during filming
Requirements
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Prior on-set experience in the respective role
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Ability to work collaboratively in a short film production environment
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Professional equipment knowledge relevant to position
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Availability for a three-day shoot
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Trans and queer crew members encouraged to apply
Compensation Details
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Paid crew positions
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Rates based on experience and submitted rate sheet
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Three-day shoot
Mike – Real Military Veteran for Airline Commercial
Job Description
A major airline commercial is casting a real military veteran to portray “Mike” in a paid commercial shoot in Atlanta. Production is seeking a male, ages 35–40, African American or Hispanic, who is an authentic military veteran.
Casting directors are looking for someone mature, grounded, and physically active with a calm, confident presence. This role calls for a natural leader type — someone who carries himself with strength and quiet assurance on camera. The character thrives in structured environments and reflects discipline, warmth, and authenticity.
This is a high-paying commercial opportunity with potential usage upgrades. Local Atlanta talent only — no travel provided.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a military veteran in an airline commercial
- Deliver authentic, natural on-camera performance
- Take direction from the commercial director and production team
- Maintain a professional and polished presence on set
- Be available for fitting and scheduled shoot day
Requirements
- Male, ages 35–40
- African American or Hispanic
- Must be a real military veteran
- Physically active with a calm, grounded presence
- Comfortable on camera
- Must be local to Atlanta (no travel provided)
- Available for fitting and shoot dates
Compensation
- $500 talent rate (minus 20% agency fee)
- $100 fitting rate (minus 20% agency fee)
- $1,500 usage rate (minus 20% agency fee)
- $3,000 usage upgrade (if applicable, minus 20% agency fee)
Job Description
A sitcom-style micro series titled Unbalanced is now casting multiple roles for its first season. The series follows Ethan, a man navigating life after divorce as he confronts body image issues and re-enters the dating world with the help of a yoga class and new connections.
This non-union production will film the first three episodes of a planned 12-episode series. Each episode runs approximately 5–7 minutes. The project is being produced as part of a competition and distributed through a new global streaming platform.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a principal character in a scripted comedy series
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Perform in character-driven scenes, including potential romantic/kissing scenes (role dependent)
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Collaborate with the director and production team
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Participate in self-taped auditions if selected
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Be available for scheduled filming dates
Requirements
Ethan
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White male
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Mid to late 30s
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Appears slightly overweight
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Central lead role (all shoot days required)
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Includes kissing scenes
Bridget
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Female
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Late 20s to early 30s
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Any ethnicity
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Yoga instructor role
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Warm, confident personality
Kim
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White female
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Mid to late 30s
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Supporting role
Rebecca
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White female
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Mid to late 30s
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Includes kissing scenes
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Strong romantic lead presence
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Non-union talent only
Compensation Details
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$125 for 8 hours
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Overtime after 8 hours
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Deferred payment structure tied to competition results and incoming project revenue
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Travel and lodging not included
