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Teen Friend Role in Upcoming True Crime Documentary
Join a powerful true crime documentary re-enactment as a featured character. Casting is underway for a compelling role portraying the teen friend of an alleged murderer. The production is seeking talent who can believably portray a teenager—actors must be 18 or older and based in the NJ/NYC area. This non-union project offers a great opportunity to showcase your dramatic range in a gripping, real-life inspired narrative.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a featured teen friend in a re-enactment of a true crime case
- Take direction from the production team to deliver emotionally compelling scenes
- Collaborate professionally with cast and crew on set
- Participate in full day of shooting
Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older
- Ability to believably play younger (teenage role)
- Must be local to the New Jersey/New York City area
- Comfortable working on a true crime re-enactment
- Not a SAG-AFTRA covered role
- Must have valid ID to complete federal I-9 form
Compensation
- $181.50 for a 10-hour shoot day
Casting Child Drummers for Feature Film – SAG-AFTRA Special Ability Role
Job Description
A feature film is seeking talented young drummers to portray 9–11-year-old kids in a rock band for upcoming shoot dates in New York City. This SAG-AFTRA-covered background role is ideal for children who can confidently play drums and are excited to learn a specific song for the scene. All ethnicities and genders are encouraged to apply.
Selected talent will perform in scenes that highlight their musical abilities while interacting with fellow bandmates. This is a special ability background role that includes a full day rate and rehearsal pay.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a young drummer in a rock band in a feature film
- Attend a scheduled rehearsal to learn a song for the scene
- Perform drum sequences on camera with energy and precision
- Work cooperatively on set with direction from the production team
Requirements
- Children ages 9–11 of all genders and ethnicities
- Must be able to play the drums and submit a video showing current skill level
- Must have valid NY State Child Performer Work Permit and trust account
- Must be local to NYC or able to work as a local hire
- Available for rehearsal and both scheduled shoot dates
Compensation
- $500 for 8-hour shoot day
- Covered under SAG-AFTRA CBA as a special ability background role
- Rehearsal date is paid separately
Young Female Guitarist Casting Call – Feature Film Role
Job Description
A feature film is casting girls who play electric guitar to portray a lead character in an upcoming production. This role centers around a confident 9–11-year-old who rocks out in a band with her friends. The chosen performer will be expected to learn and play a specific song as part of the storyline. This is a SAG-AFTRA covered special ability role with rehearsal and shoot days in NYC.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a young girl in a band playing electric guitar
- Perform on camera with real guitar-playing ability
- Take direction and work closely with the cast and crew
- Learn and play a specific song if cast
Requirements
- Girls ages 9–11
- Must be skilled in playing electric guitar
- Must be able to work as a local hire in New York City
- SAG-AFTRA or Non-Union performers welcome
- Must have a valid NY work permit and trust account (if not SAG-AFTRA)
- Must be available for all scheduled shoot and rehearsal dates
Compensation
- SAG-AFTRA rate: $950/day (special ability role)
