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Graduation Scene Background Talent for TV Shoot
Job Description
A television production is seeking background talent for a two-day shoot centered around a high school graduation scene. Filming will take place near downtown Decatur, GA, and features a mix of young graduates and family members. This is a great opportunity for local talent of all experience levels to be part of a heartfelt scripted moment.
Job Responsibilities
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Appear on camera as a graduate, parent, or grandparent during a staged graduation event
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Follow direction from the assistant directors to maintain continuity in crowd scenes
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Arrive on time and remain on set for the full duration of the day
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Maintain professional behavior and adaptability during production
Requirements
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Must be available both days with early morning call times
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Graduates: Age 18 to early 20s with high school-appropriate appearance
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Parents: Ages 30s–50s
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Grandparents: Ages 60s–80s
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Must be local to the Decatur, GA area or able to work as a local hire
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Submit a recent photo and full contact information for consideration
Compensation
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$104 for 8 hours
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$13/hour standard, $19.50/hour overtime
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Non-union background role
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Job Description
A production filming in Covington, Georgia is urgently casting a marching band member with their own instrument for a short shoot day. Producers are seeking talent ages 18 to early 20s who can portray a high school student in an on-camera scene. This is a morning call time with a shorter filming schedule, making it a great opportunity for local musicians ready to step onto a professional set.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a high school marching band student on camera
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Bring and play your own marching band instrument
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Follow direction from the assistant director
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Arrive on time for morning call
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Maintain energy and professionalism during filming
Requirements
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Ages 18 to early 20s
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Must own a marching band instrument
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Able to convincingly portray a high school student
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Local to Covington, GA or able to work as a local hire
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Reliable and punctual
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Paid background role
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Short filming day
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Professional on-set experience
Featured Veterans – NBC Pilot Background Role
Job Description
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Portray a veteran attending a support group meeting
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Deliver natural, grounded reactions in an emotional scene
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Follow direction from the assistant director and production team
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Maintain professionalism during a 12-hour filming day
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Be available for the scheduled shoot date
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All genders, all ethnicities
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Ages 20s–60s
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Strong character presence
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Able to work in Atlanta, GA
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Open availability for a full filming day
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$12.50 per hour
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Pedestrians with Cars – Background Actors
Job Description
A scripted television series filming in Atlanta is casting paid background actors to portray pedestrians with their own vehicles. Casting directors are seeking men and women ages 18–60 of all ethnicities to appear in street and exterior scenes. This is a multi-day background opportunity for local talent.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a pedestrian in street scenes
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Provide your own vehicle for filming
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Follow direction from production
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Be prepared for 8–12 hour filming days
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Maintain professionalism on set
Requirements
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Ages 18–60
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All ethnicities encouraged to apply
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Must have a vehicle available
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Local to Atlanta, GA
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Available for scheduled shoot dates
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$100 for 8 hours
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Job Description
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Job Responsibilities
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Portray police station staff or visitors
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Follow on-set blocking and direction
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Maintain natural reactions during filming
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Be available for a full production day
Requirements
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Ages 18–60
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All ethnicities
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Must be local to Atlanta, GA
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Professional and reliable
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$100 for 8 hours
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Neighbors with Cars – Background Actors
Job Description
A new television series filming in Atlanta, Georgia is casting paid background actors to portray neighbors with their own vehicles. Production is seeking men and women of all ethnicities, ages 18–60, to appear in residential neighborhood scenes. This is a great opportunity for local talent to gain on-set experience while having their car featured on camera.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a neighborhood resident in exterior scenes
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Provide your own vehicle for filming
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Follow direction from the assistant director
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Be prepared for an 8–12 hour production day
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Maintain professionalism throughout filming
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Ages 18–60
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Must have a personal vehicle available for filming
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Job Description
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Portray a firefighter in a scripted television scene
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Follow on-set direction from the assistant director
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Maintain a professional and alert on-screen presence
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Arrive camera-ready and comply with grooming standards
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Male, ages 20s–40s
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Clean-shaven with short hair
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Must not have worked on this production within the last two weeks
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Job Description
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Portray a golf tournament player in competition scenes
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Bring your own golf clubs for filming
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Follow direction from the assistant director
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Male, ages 20s–40s
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Stand in for principal actors during lighting and camera setup
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Match the physical profile of assigned actor
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Remain patient and focused during technical setup
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Be available for scheduled filming dates
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Must be local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding Illinois border states
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Asian male, 20s–40s, 5’9”–5’11”, 155–175 lbs, dark hair
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Must provide accurate height, weight, and current photo
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Professional and reliable on set
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Paid stand-in opportunity
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On-set experience with a professional TV production
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Opportunity to work closely with camera and lighting teams
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A new vertical short film titled Chef is casting background actors to portray restaurant patrons and staff in the Midtown Atlanta area near the Botanical Garden. Casting directors are seeking men and women who can bring authentic restaurant energy to screen in a fast-paced dining environment. This is a small-day shoot with paid background roles, ideal for talent looking to build on-set experience in a scripted short film production.
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Portray restaurant patrons or staff in dining scenes
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Follow on-set direction from the production team
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React naturally in a restaurant setting
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Men and women, ages 20–50
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Comfortable working in a restaurant scene environment
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Portray Ren Faire characters in full costume for a sitcom production
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