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College Students for TV Series Background Roles
Job Description
A television series is now casting background actors to portray college students in upcoming scenes filming in Purchase, New York. Casting directors are seeking fresh faces for paid extra work in a campus-style setting.
This opportunity is ideal for performers looking to gain professional on-set experience while working on a scripted television production.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray college students in television series scenes
- Follow direction from the production team during filming
- Participate in realistic campus and student-life background scenes
- Maintain professionalism and continuity on set
- Be camera-ready for filming throughout the production day
Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older
- Open to SAG-AFTRA and non-union performers
- New faces only
- Must not have previously worked on the series
- Must submit current clear photos, including one full-length image
- Must provide clothing sizes and contact information
- Must confirm ability to self-report or use production transportation
Compensation
- $187 for 10 hours
- Paid background acting opportunity
- Professional on-set television production experience
- Filming in Purchase, New York
Feature Film “Eloise” Casting Erhu Players in NYC
Job Description
Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking talented Erhu players with their own instrument for paid background work in the feature film Eloise. Filming will take place in New York City on a tentative shoot date in late May.
This is a great opportunity for musicians to appear in a feature film production while showcasing their musical abilities on screen.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform as background talent while playing the Erhu on set
- Bring and use your own Erhu instrument during filming
- Follow production and casting direction throughout the shoot day
- Maintain professionalism during filming
Requirements
- Must be an experienced Erhu player
- Must own and bring your own Erhu instrument
- Comfortable working on camera as background talent
- Must be able to work in New York City
Compensation
- $350 for 8 hours of work
- Paid background role for a feature film production
Photo Double Casting Call
Job Description
A production is now casting a photo double for a principal male actor for an upcoming filming project involving on-camera fishing scenes. Casting directors are searching for a white male talent between the ages of 30–50 who is comfortable handling fish and working on a boat during production. This opportunity is ideal for background actors, stand-ins, and photo doubles with a natural look matching the lead actor’s appearance.
Job Responsibilities
- Serve as a photo double for a principal actor during filming
- Participate in on-camera fishing and boating scenes
- Handle fish comfortably while working on set
- Follow production direction during filming and setup
- Provide accurate sizing and appearance information for wardrobe and continuity purposes
Requirements
- White male talent ages 30–50
- Must be comfortable on boats and around water
- Comfortable handling real fish during filming
- Must submit recent photos including clear images of hands
- Include height, weight, clothing sizes, and shoe sizes with submission
- Must confirm SAG or non-SAG status
- Reliable availability for tentative shoot dates required
Compensation
- Paid opportunity for a professional production project
- Work as a featured photo double for a principal actor
- Gain experience on a professional film set
- Networking opportunities within the entertainment industry
