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1940s Town Residents for Horror Feature Film
Job Description
A horror feature film is casting background actors to portray 1940s town residents in scenes filming throughout Central and Capital Region New York. Production is seeking people of all types, ethnicities, and genders to help bring an authentic period setting to life. This paid opportunity is ideal for local talent interested in working on a professional feature film production.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray 1940s town residents in background scenes
- Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors
- Maintain continuity throughout filming
- Wear period-appropriate wardrobe and styling as assigned
- Work professionally in a collaborative production environment
Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older
- Open to all genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds
- Must be local to Schenectady, Albany, Rensselaer, Oneida, or Fulton County, New York
- Comfortable working around smoke effects
- No allergies to wool
- Must be willing to have a period-appropriate haircut if required
- Must be able to provide valid identification for employment paperwork
- SAG-AFTRA and non-union performers welcome
Compensation
- $231 for 8 hours
- Paid background acting opportunity
- Work on a professional horror feature film
- Gain on-set experience with an established production team
Sideshow Performers for Horror Feature Film
Job Description
A horror feature film is casting background performers with unique and distinctive looks to portray sideshow attractions in a carnival setting. Production is seeking individuals with memorable appearances and strong character presence to help create an authentic sideshow atmosphere. This is a paid opportunity for local talent interested in working on a professional film production.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a sideshow performer in background scenes
- Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors
- Maintain character and continuity throughout filming
- Participate in period-appropriate costume and styling requirements
- Work professionally in a collaborative production environment
Requirements
- Must have a unique or distinctive look suitable for a sideshow performer role
- Must be local to Fulton County, New York
- Comfortable working around smoke effects
- No allergies to wool
- Must be willing to have a period-appropriate haircut if required
- Must be able to provide valid identification for employment paperwork
- SAG-AFTRA and non-union talent welcome
- Must be available for filming in July
Compensation
- $500 for 8 hours
- Paid background acting opportunity
- Work on a feature-length horror film
- Professional on-set experience with a film production team
1940s Circus Stilt Walker for Horror Film
Job Description
A horror feature film is now casting experienced stilt walkers to portray 1940s circus performers in upcoming scenes. Producers are seeking skilled specialty performers who can help bring an authentic vintage circus atmosphere to life for this period horror production.
This is a paid background role and an exciting opportunity for experienced stilt performers to work on a professional film set.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform as a 1940s circus stilt walker during filming
- Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors
- Maintain safe performance practices while on stilts
- Participate in wardrobe, hair, and grooming requirements as needed
- Help create an authentic period circus environment
Requirements
- Experienced stilt walker
- Comfortable working around atmospheric smoke
- No wool allergies
- Willing to receive a period-appropriate haircut if required
- Must be clean-shaven if requested by production
- Comfortable wearing production-provided costumes
- Must be able to provide valid work authorization documentation
- Local hires preferred for the Capital Region and Central New York areas
Compensation
- $350 for 8 hours
- Additional $500 stilt bump
- SAG-AFTRA covered background role