$600 HBO Documentary Recreation Casting Call for the Role of Richard
Casting Call for the Role of Richard in HBO Documentary Recreation
Job Description
An HBO documentary recreation is casting for the role of Richard, a bright and spirited high school sophomore who brings energy and warmth to a powerful, true-to-life story. This non-speaking role requires a talented actor who can convey charm, optimism, and growing vulnerability as events unfold. Scenes are emotionally rich and physically active, filmed in simulated cold conditions. This is a chance to contribute to a meaningful production rooted in real experiences.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray Richard, a 16-year-old student with a friendly and outgoing personality
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Perform emotionally expressive, non-verbal scenes ranging from joy to fear and exhaustion
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Engage in physically active scenes in cold, snowy environments
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Collaborate with directors to deliver a natural and heartfelt performance
Requirements
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Male, age 16, with short dirty blonde hair
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Must appear youthful and charismatic
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Must not be claustrophobic
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Comfortable working in cold, simulated weather conditions
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Strong non-verbal acting skills required
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Must be capable of handling emotionally sensitive material with professionalism
Compensation
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$600/day + 20% agency fee
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Wardrobe stipend available if personal items are used
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Gear and haircut stipends provided if requested by production
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- Age 22–50.
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Compensation
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Job Responsibilities
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Requirements
- Conservative, Republican, or otherwise right-of-center individuals
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Documentary Casting Call
Job Description
A nonprofit documentary is casting non-speaking background roles for a project filming in and around Birmingham, Alabama. Casting directors are seeking African American and White performers across multiple age groups to help tell an inspiring story through authentic visual storytelling. This is a great opportunity for individuals interested in participating in a meaningful documentary production.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray assigned background roles in documentary reenactment scenes.
- Follow direction from the production team.
- Maintain professionalism throughout filming.
- Help create authentic, story-driven scenes.
Requirements
- Seeking the following talent:
- African American boys, ages 6–9 and 10–11.
- African American teenage boys, ages 14–19.
- African American girls, ages 4–7 and 5–11.
- African American teenage girls, ages 14–19.
- African American woman, ages 21–25.
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- African American man, ages 40–55.
- White boys, ages 6–9 and 10–11.
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Compensation
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