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$750/Day Casting Call for African American Actresses

African American Actress Needed for Feature Documentary – Strongsville, OH

Job Description
A feature-length documentary is seeking an African American actress to participate in stylized reenactments. This role requires strong on-screen presence, but no spoken lines. The production will shoot for five half-day sessions, making this a great opportunity to gain experience and exposure in a high-quality documentary project.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a character in stylized reenactment scenes
  • Follow direction from the production team for movement and expression
  • Participate in five half-day shoots during daytime hours
  • Maintain professionalism and reliability on set

Requirements

  • African American actress, mid-20s to mid-30s
  • Any body type and hair style welcome
  • Must be comfortable expressing emotions without dialogue
  • Must be available for filming in Strongsville, OH

Compensation

  • $150 per half-day session
  • Total pay: $750 for five half-days
  • Experience working on a professional documentary production

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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

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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.

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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

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03-19-2025

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