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Commercial Extras for National Chicken Brand
Job Description
A national commercial campaign is casting non-union extras for a paid shoot featuring a high-energy tailgate party scene. Production is seeking men and women ages 30–50 of all ethnicities who can bring fun, natural reactions and strong background energy on camera. This role includes outdoor tailgate action in football attire, with additional indoor scenes to follow. This is a local hire opportunity for talent in the Buffalo, NY area.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a tailgate party guest in lively commercial scenes
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React naturally on camera and maintain upbeat background energy
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Follow direction for movement, timing, and continuity across takes
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Work outdoors in football/tailgate attire and transition to indoor scenes as needed
Requirements
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Men and women ages 30–50
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Open to all ethnicities
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Must be non-union
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Must be able to work as a local hire in Buffalo, NY (no hotel or travel provided)
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Comfortable working outdoors (weather dependent) and being active in tailgate-style scenes
Compensation
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$300 / 10-hour day
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Perpetual buyout (all media)
Family for Arcade Game Scene (Mom or Dad + Kids)
Job Description
A paid casting is seeking a real family for a fun arcade scene filming in Buffalo, New York. Production is looking for either a mom or dad with two kids (one child around 8–10 and one teen). This is a great opportunity for families who are comfortable on camera and can naturally play arcade games with energetic, joyful reactions.
Job Responsibilities
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Participate on camera as a real family in an arcade setting
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Play arcade games naturally while following simple direction
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Show fun, upbeat reactions and family interaction on camera
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Maintain a professional, on-time presence during the shoot window
Requirements
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Mom or dad with two kids:
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One child ages 8–10
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One teen
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Must be able to work as a local hire in Buffalo, NY
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Comfortable on camera in a public arcade environment
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Reliable and available during the scheduled shoot window
Compensation
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$125 per talent (each person)
Contact Lens Wearers for Explainer Video
Job Description
A production is seeking talent for a paid explainer video focused on contact lens use. Filming will take place in Rochester, NY, during the afternoon or evening. This project features both speaking and non-speaking performances, depending on the role. Quick video auditions are required, and selected talent will perform simple on-camera actions for the shoot.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform in a contact lens explainer video
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Follow on-camera direction for demonstrating contact lens use or simple movement
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Participate in a brief video audition prior to filming
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Work collaboratively with the production team
Requirements
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Woman, 40s–50s:
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Must demonstrate putting in a contact lens
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Ethnically ambiguous preferred but open
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Non-speaking role
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Man, 40s–50s:
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No demonstration required; simple walk-in action
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Ethnically ambiguous preferred but open
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Non-speaking role
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Compensation
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Woman: $1,200 (2-year usage)
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Man: $750 (2-year usage)
