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Feature Film Casting Call for Birdland
Job Description
The feature film Birdland is now casting multiple speaking and non-speaking roles for an upcoming production. Casting directors are seeking actors of various ages, genders, and ethnicities to portray a diverse cast of characters, including family members, doctors, gas station employees, diners, and train station workers. This is an excellent opportunity for performers looking to gain experience in a feature-length film while collaborating with NYU filmmakers.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform in a principal, supporting, or day-player role.
- Follow direction from the director and production team.
- Deliver authentic performances suited to the assigned character.
- Attend rehearsals and filming as scheduled.
- Collaborate professionally with cast and crew throughout production.
Requirements
- Seeking actors for the following roles:
- Gus: White male, 60s. Rough Appalachian butcher with a rugged personality.
- Debs: White female, 40s–50s. Owner of a local gas station.
- Tucker: White male, early 20s. Works at his mother’s gas station.
- Dr. Leonard: Any gender, any ethnicity, 40s–50s. Friendly middle-aged doctor.
- Lou: Any gender, any ethnicity, mid-40s. Good Samaritan working at a gas station.
- Mike: Male, any ethnicity, 30s. Strong build, works with Lou.
- Chip: Male, any ethnicity, mid-20s. Ticket clerk.
- Ned: Male, any ethnicity, late 60s. Dedicated train station ticket clerk.
- Jessie: Male, any ethnicity, late 20s. Supporting non-speaking role portraying a physically imposing, masked character.
- Jamie: Any gender, any ethnicity, ages 20–60. Non-speaking line cook.
- Alex: Any gender, any ethnicity, ages 20–60. Non-speaking kitchen crew member.
- Grace: Female, any ethnicity, age 17. Non-speaking role.
- Ethan: Male, any ethnicity, age 17. Non-speaking role.
Compensation
- Paid acting opportunity.
