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Job Description
A horror film is casting a local photo double for a teenage girl in the Schenectady, New York area. Production is seeking a white female, ages 13–17, with light brown hair to match the featured performer for scenes set in the 1940s. This paid background opportunity is open to local hires only, with filming taking place between late July and early October.
Job Responsibilities
- Serve as a photo double for a featured character in a horror film.
- Attend scheduled filming and costume fittings as needed.
- Follow direction from the production team on set.
- Maintain a 1940s-appropriate hairstyle if required.
- Work professionally throughout the production schedule.
Requirements
- White female, ages 13–17.
- Light brown hair.
- Must be local to the Schenectady, NY area.
- Parent or legal guardian must accompany all minors on set.
- Valid New York Child Performer Work Permit and Trust Account required (or be eligible to obtain one).
- Must be comfortable with a 1940s haircut.
- No braces.
- No wool allergies.
- Must be comfortable working around smoke effects.
- Submit current clear photos, including full-length and side-view images.
Compensation
- $270 for an 8-hour day.
- Tutoring available on set if working more than three days.
1940s Movie Theater Goers Casting Call for Horror Feature Film
Job Description
A paid background acting opportunity is now available for performers to portray 1940s movie theater goers in a horror feature film filming in Fulton County, New York. Production is seeking local talent who can authentically fit a period setting and help bring vintage theater scenes to life. Filming and costume fittings will take place in and around Schenectady, NY.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a 1940s movie theater patron in background scenes.
- Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
- Wear period costumes provided by production.
- Help create an authentic 1940s theater atmosphere on set.
- Work comfortably around atmospheric smoke effects.
Requirements
- Must be available to work as a local hire in Fulton County and the surrounding Schenectady, NY area.
- Must be comfortable working around atmospheric smoke.
- Must not have wool allergies.
- Must be willing to maintain a clean-shaven appearance and period-appropriate hairstyle if required.
- Must be able to present valid identification for employment eligibility.
Compensation
- SAG-AFTRA: $231 for 8 hours.
- Non-SAG: $187 for 10 hours.
Child Photo Double Casting Call for Horror Feature Film
Job Description
A paid feature film is seeking a child photo double for a horror production filming in the Schenectady, New York area. Casting is looking for a white boy between the ages of 9 and 13 with brown curly hair to portray a character in 1940s-set scenes. This is a local hire opportunity for young performers who meet the physical requirements and are comfortable working in a period production.
Job Responsibilities
- Serve as a photo double for a child actor during filming.
- Follow direction from the production team on set.
- Maintain the required 1940s appearance throughout production.
- Participate in wardrobe fittings and filming as needed.
Requirements
- White male child, ages 9–13.
- Brown curly hair.
- Must be a local hire in the Schenectady, New York area.
- Parent or legal guardian must accompany the minor on set.
- Must have a valid New York Child Performer Work Permit and required identification.
- Must not have wool allergies.
- Must be willing to wear a 1940s hairstyle.
- Must not have braces.
Compensation
- $270 for up to 8 hours of work.
- On-set tutoring provided if working more than three days.
