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Job Description
A paid short documentary is seeking real people in the Charlotte area to share authentic stories about their lives, work, education, and plans for the future. The project will explore the choices people are making about their next steps, particularly while navigating challenging economic circumstances. This is not an acting opportunity and there are no scripts. Casting is focused on genuine experiences and perspectives from high school students, recent graduates, people building their careers, and individuals considering or currently making a career change.
Job Responsibilities
- Participate in a short documentary as yourself.
- Share your real experiences, goals, challenges, and plans for the future.
- Discuss topics related to education, employment, career development, or career changes.
- Speak naturally and honestly on camera without a scripted performance.
Requirements
- Must be based in the Charlotte area.
- Seeking real people rather than actors.
- High school students and recent graduates are encouraged to submit.
- Career builders and career changers are encouraged to submit.
- Must be comfortable sharing personal perspectives and future goals on camera.
Compensation
- $500 for participants selected for the final shoot.
Real Families Commercial Casting Call
Job Description
A commercial production is seeking real families for a paid casting opportunity filming in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. Casting directors are looking for families of four with parents between the ages of 37 and 45 and children ages 8 to 13. Flexible family combinations, including two parents with one child or one parent with two children, are also encouraged to apply. Local talent who can bring authentic family interactions to a commercial campaign is preferred.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a real family in a commercial production.
- Participate in wardrobe fitting if selected.
- Follow direction from the production team during filming.
- Work professionally and collaboratively on set.
Requirements
- Real families preferred.
- Parents should ideally be ages 37–45.
- Children should ideally be ages 8–13.
- Flexible family combinations will be considered.
- Must be able to work as a local hire in the Charlotte, North Carolina area.
Compensation
- Session Fee: $650 for up to 10 hours.
- Overtime paid at time and a half after 10 hours.
- Usage Fee: $2,000 if featured in the final commercial.
- Fitting Fee: $100 for up to 2 hours.
- Overtime for fittings paid at time and a half.
- Agency fee of 20% applies if represented by an agent.
- Commercial usage includes a 6-month buyout for broadcast, industrial, and social media.
Kid for Car Commercial – Young Composer
Job Description
A paid car commercial is casting a young actor to portray the younger version of a featured character in an upcoming automotive campaign filming in the Charlotte area. Casting directors are looking for a naturally curious child with an introspective presence who can authentically portray someone deeply engaged in listening rather than performing for the camera.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray the younger version of a featured character in a car commercial.
- Follow direction from the production team during filming.
- Deliver a natural, authentic on-camera performance.
- Participate in commercial production and any approved promotional photography if selected.
Requirements
- Black boy, ages 8–12.
- Must have a thoughtful, curious, and natural on-camera presence.
- Ability to portray authentic listening and emotional engagement.
- Must be available to film in the Charlotte area.
Compensation
- SAG Scale OCP Rate: Approximately $820.
- Optional print session: $500 if a separate photo session is required.
- Print usage: $1,500 for unlimited print use for up to three years from the first use date.
