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$150/8 Hours – Extras Casting Call for National Sandwich Shop Commercial
Job Description
A non-union commercial for a national sandwich shop is seeking dependable background actors for a production filming in Oak Lawn, Illinois. The commercial will appear on social media and connected TV (CTV). Selected extras should be prepared for an early call time and a full production day.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear as background talent in a national sandwich shop commercial
- Perform natural background actions as directed by the production team
- Arrive camera-ready with a natural, well-groomed appearance
- Work professionally and follow on-set instructions throughout filming
- Be prepared for a full production day
Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older
- Open to all ethnicities and genders
- Must have previously worked with the casting team
- Must be dependable and available for an early morning call time
- Must be able to work in Oak Lawn, Illinois
- No facial piercings or visible tattoos
- Hair must be natural-looking and well-groomed
Compensation
- $150 for up to 8 hour
Major Food Chain Commercial Casting Call – On-Camera Background Talent
Job Description
A major food chain commercial is seeking non-union on-camera background talent for an upcoming production filming in Aurora, Illinois, or Montgomery, Illinois. Casting is open to all ethnicities and genders, with opportunities available for children ages 6 and older as well as adults of all ages. Talent must have previous on-camera experience and be comfortable working in a professional commercial environment.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform as on-camera background talent in a commercial
- Bring a natural and authentic presence to the production
- Follow creative direction and on-set instructions
- Maintain continuity throughout filming
- Work professionally with cast, crew, and other background performers
- Remain available for the required production hours
Requirements
- Open to all ethnicities and genders
- Children must be at least 6 years old
- Adults of all ages may apply
- Previous on-camera experience required
- Non-union talent
- Must be able to work as a local hire in Aurora or Montgomery, Illinois
- Reliable and able to follow production direction
Compensation
- $250 session guarantee and buyout for up to 10 hours
- $45.46 per hour overtime after 10 hours
- Minors will work shorter hours
Cab Driver for Feature Film
Job Description
A low-budget feature film filming in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, is seeking a male background actor to portray a cab driver. The production is looking for fresh talent with a distinctive, interesting appearance who can bring authenticity to the role. This is a paid background acting opportunity requiring reliable transportation to the filming location.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a cab driver in a feature film scene.
- Perform natural background actions appropriate to the role.
- Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
- Maintain professionalism and continuity between takes.
- Remain available on set through completion of the scheduled scenes.
Requirements
- Caucasian male.
- Ages 30 and older.
- Distinctive or interesting appearance.
- Long beard preferred.
- Must be a new face who has not worked on other filming days for this project.
- Must have reliable transportation to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.
- Professional, punctual, and dependable on set.
Compensation
- $136.40 for up to 8 hours.
- Overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular rate.
