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Job Description
A short film for the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge is seeking female or femme-presenting non-binary actors to serve as understudies (backup performers) in case of last-minute cast illness. Filming will take place in Midtown Manhattan and Central Park.
Job Responsibilities
- Be available on set as an understudy/backup performer
- Step into roles if needed due to cast availability changes
- Collaborate with cast and production team
- Participate in full-day shoots as scheduled
Roles
- Christina (Early 20s–Early 50s)
Chronically ill, lonely, sarcastic. Actors with disabilities strongly preferred - Wilhelmina (Early 20s–40s)
Gregarious, blunt, medieval ghost. Open to disabled or non-disabled actors
Requirements
- Female or femme-presenting non-binary actors
- Must be available for full-day shoots
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment
- Willing to follow COVID safety protocols (daily testing and masking if required)
- Headshot and reel or clip required for submission
Compensation
- Unpaid (per film challenge rules)
- Meals provided
- Credit and reel footage provided
- SAG actors may participate under a waiver agreement