Alexis Leggett Casting

Boy Actor for Supporting Role in Short Film

Job Description
A historical short film is casting a young boy for a supporting role in a period drama set in the early 1900s. This role portrays a bright, eager child whose innocence contrasts with the darker themes surrounding him. The character appears across multiple scenes and plays an important emotional role in the story.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a supporting child character in a scripted short film

• Perform naturally in emotionally grounded scenes

• Follow direction from the director and production team

• Participate in multiple scenes filmed in one shoot day

Requirements

• Boys ages 8–12

• Must be able to portray innocence, curiosity, and warmth

• Comfortable performing on camera in a period setting

• Able to work a full filming day

• Guardian availability required

Compensation

• $250 per day

• Paid supporting role in a short film

• Professional on-set acting experience

Historical Short Film Background Extras

Job Description
A historical short film is casting background extras to portray townspeople in an early 1900s setting. This production recreates life in 1901 and is seeking authentic, period-appropriate looks to support the opening scene. The role is non-speaking and focused on natural reactions and presence within a historically accurate environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a townsperson in a historical background scene

• Follow direction from the director and production team

• Maintain period-appropriate behavior and appearance

• Remain professional and focused during filming

Requirements

• Men, women, and children ages 10–80

• Period-appropriate appearance required (natural hair colors, no visible piercings, no visible tattoos)

• Comfortable working on a historically themed film set

• Families are encouraged to apply together

• Must be able to portray serious, emotionally grounded background moments

• Comfortable with sensitive historical subject matter

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours

• Paid background role

Featured Extras Casting – “Alice Tank” & “Alice Tank’s Husband” (Savannah Local Hire Only)

Job Description
A production is casting featured background talent for two specific roles filming in Savannah, GA. These are paid featured extra roles with clear character types, ideal for talent who can bring personality and polish to camera while supporting the scene naturally. This is local hire only—no travel or lodging provided.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured character type on camera with natural, believable reactions

• Follow direction from the assistant directors and production team

• Maintain continuity across takes and stay camera-ready on set

• Arrive on time and work professionally throughout the shoot day

Requirements

• Must be able to work in Savannah, GA as a local hire only

• Available for the scheduled filming day

• Roles needed:

  • Alice Tank: white woman, late 30s–40s, “art diva” type with confident presence

  • Alice Tank’s Husband: white male, 40s–50s, polished “rich in a business suit” type

Compensation

• $200 per day (featured extra rate)