Casting Buffalo

Youth Featured Background Actors for Major Period Drama Feature Film

Job Description
A major period drama feature film is casting local youth background actors for featured background roles in the Buffalo, NY area. Production is seeking boys to portray younger brothers in a 1900s-era setting. This is a great opportunity for young performers (SAG-AFTRA or non-union) who can take direction well, stay focused on set, and look authentic for a historical film environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured background “younger brother” in a period drama scene

• Follow direction from the assistant directors and set team

• Maintain continuity with movement, reactions, and positioning between takes

• Work professionally with child welfare guidelines and on-set supervision

Requirements

• Boys ages 9–13

• Must be under 5 feet tall

• Caucasian-appearing with light brown to dirty blonde hair

• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Buffalo, NY area

• Must have a valid NYS child performer permit and trust account (or be willing to obtain)

• SAG-AFTRA and non-union talent welcome

Compensation

• SAG background rate: $224 for 8 hours (SAG BG scale)

Featured Background Boys Needed for Major Feature Film

Job Description
A major motion picture is casting featured background boys to portray sons in a period drama filming in the Buffalo, NY area. This is a great opportunity for young talent with a natural, believable on-camera presence. The production is seeking both SAG-AFTRA and non-union talent, and roles will be featured in scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured background “son” role in a film scene.

• Follow on-set direction for movement, reactions, and continuity.

• Maintain consistent look and performance across multiple takes.

• Work professionally with cast and crew in a busy set environment.

Requirements

• Boys ages 10–15 (featured background roles).

• Caucasian; light brown to dirty blonde hair preferred to match family look.

• Comfortable working on camera and taking direction.

• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Buffalo, NY area.

• Parent/guardian must be available for any required minor work guidelines.

Compensation

• Paid featured background role.

• Union rate for SAG-AFTRA background (8-hour guarantee); non-union talent considered.

Blessing in Disguise TV Movie Casting: Background Extras

Job Description
A non-union movie for television is now casting background extras for Blessing in Disguise, filming in Buffalo, New York. This is a paid background acting opportunity for local talent who can bring natural, everyday energy to family-friendly scenes. If you’re based near Buffalo and looking to build credits in a TV feature production, this is a great chance to get on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a background extra in non-speaking TV movie scenes

• Follow direction from the background team for movement, timing, and reactions

• Maintain continuity across takes (wardrobe consistency, placement, and actions)

• Arrive on time and remain professional and set-ready throughout filming

Requirements

• Non-union background actors, all looks encouraged to apply

• Must be local to Buffalo, NY (local hire only; within approximately 60 miles)

• Comfortable working in group scenes and taking direction on set

• Reliable transportation and punctual, professional attitude

Compensation

• $15.50 per hour (8-hour guarantee)