$250/Day Documentary Project Casting Call for High School Student

Job Description

We are seeking three basketball players to appear in a short documentary scene focused on authentic, dynamic basketball play. This is a non-union, paid opportunity for local talent who can confidently perform natural basketball movements on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a filmed basketball scene at a public court.

• Follow direction from the production team for gameplay and positioning.

• Maintain professional behavior and punctuality during the shoot.

• Sign a standard release form prior to filming.

Requirements

• Must be comfortable playing basketball on camera.

• Professional attitude and ability to follow direction.

• Must be available for a 1-hour morning shoot.

• Open to male or female players, any background.

• Must be non-union.

Compensation Details

• Rate: $100 per person

• Payment: Per session

• Additional: Must sign a release form

Documentary Film – Male Background Talent (Non-Union Paid)

Job Description
A new documentary film is seeking male background talent to participate in a professionally produced shoot in Nashville, TN. This project will feature real individuals to bring authenticity and depth to a cinematic storytelling experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as background talent in various scenes for a documentary production.

• Follow direction from the assistant director and production team to ensure continuity and realism.

• Maintain professionalism and readiness for long shoot days.

• Be available for last-minute scheduling updates.

Requirements

• Males, ages 18–65, all looks and types welcome (clean-shaven, conservative, or bearded).

• Must be a local hire in Nashville, TN (no travel or lodging provided).

• Must be able to commit to a 12+ hour day.

• Flexible and available for call time updates (provided the afternoon prior).

• Non-union background performers only.

Compensation

• $200 for 8 hours ($25/hour) plus time and a half after 8 hours.

Job Description

A historical documentary is seeking an African American male actor for the role of Jacob in an upcoming non-speaking cinematic reenactment filming in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The project focuses on recreating true 18th-century stories that reflect resilience, love, and endurance through expressive, visual storytelling.

The ideal candidate will portray a character rooted in emotional strength and quiet dignity, conveying deep emotion through presence and movement rather than dialogue.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the character Jacob, an enslaved man and husband to Dinah, father to Bess.

• Perform in a non-speaking reenactment, conveying emotion and story through body language and facial expression.

• Participate in filming and take direction from the director and production team.

• Maintain professionalism and emotional depth throughout the production.

Requirements

• Ethnicity: Black / African American

• Gender: Male

• Age Range: Around 30

• Character Traits: Physically frail or partially disabled, emotionally strong, gentle, deeply loyal, and expressive.

• Location: Must be a local hire in Philadelphia, PA.

• Union Status: Non-Union

Compensation

• Rate: $300 per day