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Job Description
A television production filming in the Chicago area is casting newborn babies for featured on-camera work and a potential still photography shoot. The production is seeking Latino/Latina and Caucasian newborns, including both twins and single babies. Families should be local to Chicago, nearby suburbs, or surrounding states bordering Illinois.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear as a newborn baby in scenes for a television production.
- Participate in a potential still photography shoot if selected.
- Work under the supervision of the production’s on-set baby nurse and production team.
- Follow all required guidelines for newborn performers on set.
Requirements
- Newborn girls or boys weighing 10 lbs. or less.
- Seeking Latino/Latina or Caucasian newborns.
- Both twins and single newborns are encouraged to apply.
- Newborn must obtain an Illinois Joan Philo work permit.
- Submission should include the newborn’s name, parents’ names, phone number, city, state, clothing sizes, height, and weight.
Compensation
- $200 for two hours of work.
- Newborns work a maximum of two hours.
African American Female Stand-In for TV Series
Job Description
A television production is seeking an African American female stand-in to assist with professional camera blocking and lighting setups in the Chicago area. The selected performer should closely match the principal actor’s height, weight, complexion, and hair characteristics. This is a paid, non-speaking stand-in opportunity ideal for reliable talent who can maintain consistent positioning and follow technical direction throughout filming.
Job Responsibilities
- Stand in for a principal actor during lighting and camera setups.
- Maintain accurate marks and positioning during technical rehearsals.
- Follow instructions from the camera, lighting, and production departments.
- Match the principal actor’s positioning during camera blocking.
- Remain attentive and consistent throughout the production day.
- Work professionally with crew members during technical preparations.
Requirements
- African American female, ages 20s–40s.
- Light to medium complexion.
- Dark to medium-dark hair.
- Height between 5’2″ and 5’4″.
- Weight between 100–120 lbs.
- Must closely match the principal actor’s physical characteristics.
- Previous stand-in or professional on-set experience is preferred.
- Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or neighboring states bordering Illinois.
- Must be comfortable working extended production hours.
Compensation
- $192 for 8 hours.
- Time-and-a-half applies after 8 hours.
Blonde Female Stand-In for TV Series
Job Description
A television production is seeking a Caucasian female stand-in with blonde hair to work in the Chicago area. The selected performer will stand in for a principal actor while the lighting and camera departments prepare shots and technical setups. This is a non-speaking role requiring talent who closely matches the actor’s physical characteristics and can maintain consistent positioning throughout production.
Job Responsibilities
- Work as a stand-in for a principal actor during camera and lighting setups.
- Maintain accurate marks and positioning between production setups.
- Follow instructions from the camera, lighting, and production teams.
- Match the principal actor’s positioning for technical rehearsals.
- Remain professional, attentive, and consistent throughout long filming days.
Requirements
- Caucasian female, ages 20s–40s.
- Blonde hair.
- Height between 5’8″ and 5’10”.
- Weight between 125–150 lbs.
- Must closely match the principal actor’s height, weight, and complexion.
- Previous stand-in or professional on-set experience is preferred.
- Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or neighboring states bordering Illinois.
- Must be able to work extended production hours.
Compensation
- $192 for 8 hours.
- Time-and-a-half applies after 8 hours.
