Open Jobs:
Casting Male Background Talent for Soldier Roles in Feature Film “Non-View”
Job Description
A major feature film directed by a critically acclaimed filmmaker is seeking male background talent to portray North Korean officers and soldiers. This SAG-AFTRA covered production will film in Staten Island, NY, with fittings held in Brooklyn. Ideal candidates should have a military-appropriate appearance and be comfortable receiving a haircut or appearing clean-shaven for authenticity.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray North Korean military personnel in uniformed background roles
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Follow direction from the production team to maintain military presence and posture
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Participate in a professional wardrobe fitting prior to filming
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Be available for the full shoot day with no scheduling conflicts
Requirements
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Male, 18+
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Must be local to the NYC tri-state area
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Must be available for tentative shoot date: 5/22/25 in Staten Island, NY
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Must be available for a TBD wardrobe fitting the week of 5/19 in Brooklyn, NY
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Comfortable with a military-style haircut or clean-shaven look
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SAG-AFTRA or NON-SAG members welcome
Compensation
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$216 for 8 hours
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Fitting rate: ¼ check of daily rate
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Covered under the SAG-AFTRA CBA with applicable terms
Casting Call: Child Photo Double for Feature Film
Job Description
A high-profile feature film directed by Steven Spielberg is casting a child photo double for a key character. This is an exciting opportunity for a young actor to participate in a major production and gain on-set experience while closely matching the lead actor’s physical characteristics. The selected child will be featured in scenes requiring body doubling for cinematic continuity.
Job Responsibilities
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Serve as a photo double for a lead child character in various scenes
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Be available on the specified shoot date for full-day filming
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Work closely with the production team to match movements, size, and appearance
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Remain patient and professional during the on-set experience
Requirements
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White male child, age range 7–10
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Height approx. 4’0” to 4’4” with brown hair
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Must be local to NYC and available for the specified shoot date
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Must have valid NY child work permit and trust account
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Submit child’s full name, parent’s name, phone number, availability, current photo, sizes (height, weight, clothing, and shoe), and location
Compensation
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SAG-AFTRA or Non-Union
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Rate: $253 for 8 hours
Casting Pregnant Women and Partners for Feature Film “Coin Toss”
Job Description
A new feature film titled Coin Toss is seeking pregnant women and their real-life partners for background roles in upcoming scenes. The production welcomes people of all ethnicities and genders and aims to represent a diverse and inclusive range of couples. Filming will take place in Jersey City, NJ, and is open to both SAG-AFTRA and non-union talent.
Job Responsibilities
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Appear in background scenes portraying a pregnant individual or couple
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Follow on-set direction from the assistant directors and production crew
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Bring natural interaction and authenticity to the role
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Be available for scheduled filming dates
Requirements
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Pregnant women, ages 18–40, all ethnicities
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Partners of any gender or ethnicity, also ages 18–40
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Must be comfortable appearing on camera as a couple
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Must be able to self-report to Jersey City, NJ
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Both SAG-AFTRA and non-union performers welcome
Compensation
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Paid opportunity based on union or non-union status
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On-set experience working on a professional feature film production