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“Dear William” Background Actors
Job Description
The upcoming feature film “Dear William” is seeking background actors of all ages for paid opportunities in Northern Mississippi. Based on the 2021 memoir by award-winning author and columnist David Magee, the heartfelt production will film primarily in Greenwood, Mississippi, with additional college scenes planned in Oxford. No previous acting or background experience is required, making this an accessible opportunity for new and experienced talent interested in working on a professional film production.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray background characters in scenes for the feature film “Dear William.”
- Follow on-set direction from the production team.
- Maintain professionalism throughout filming.
- Be prepared to work for the duration required for assigned scenes.
- Help create authentic environments for various scenes in the film.
Requirements
- Open to individuals of all ages.
- Minors must have participation coordinated by a parent or guardian.
- No previous acting or background experience is required.
- Must be able to work in Greenwood, Mississippi, or Oxford, Mississippi, depending on the assigned scene.
- Must be available for the production’s required filming schedule.
Compensation
- $10 per hour.
Experienced Kitchen and Restaurant Staff for Horror Film “Taste”
Job Description
The horror film “Taste” is seeking experienced kitchen and restaurant staff to work as background actors in Michelin-caliber and high-end restaurant scenes. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with real-world hospitality or culinary experience who can authentically portray the fast-paced environment of an upscale restaurant.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray professional kitchen or restaurant staff in background scenes.
- Perform realistic restaurant duties appropriate to the assigned position.
- Help create an authentic Michelin-caliber or high-end dining environment.
- Work naturally alongside other background performers during restaurant scenes.
- Follow production direction and maintain continuity while filming.
Requirements
- Seeking experienced kitchen and restaurant staff.
- Chefs, waiters, runners, and other hospitality professionals are encouraged to apply.
- Actual professional restaurant experience is preferred.
- Experience working in Michelin-caliber or high-end establishments is a plus.
- Must be comfortable working as a background actor.
- Must be available for all required filming.
Compensation
- $150 for 12 hours.
“Dear William” Movie – AA Meeting Attendees
Job Description
The movie “Dear William,” filming in Greenwood, Mississippi, is seeking male and female background talent to portray attendees at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. This is a small, director-selected scene involving sensitive discussions of alcohol and drug addiction and recovery. Talent should be comfortable with the subject matter and available for a full day of filming.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray an attendee at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.
- Participate naturally in a small, director-selected background scene.
- React appropriately to discussions involving addiction and recovery.
- Follow direction from the director and production team.
- Maintain professionalism and sensitivity to the scene’s subject matter.
Requirements
- Men and women.
- Ages 18 and older.
- Comfortable with sensitive content involving alcohol and drug addiction and recovery.
- Able to portray an AA meeting attendee naturally.
- Must have full-day availability.
- Must be able to work in Greenwood, Mississippi.
Compensation
- $10 per hour.
