Job Description
A new documentary-style series is casting actors in the Tri-State area to portray on-camera “talking head” experts for a chilling development project. The series will explore real-life events with a suspenseful, horror-inspired tone, requiring performers who can deliver grounded, engaging storytelling in an expert-style format.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray expert-style characters on camera (e.g., historians, journalists, investigators)
- Deliver lines in a natural, documentary-style tone
- Engage audiences with compelling storytelling
- Follow direction from the production team during filming
- Participate in a short on-location shoot
Requirements
- Actors based in or near the Tri-State area
- Playing age range: late 30s to mid-50s
- Strong on-camera presence
- Ability to deliver natural, grounded performances
- Comfortable portraying professional expert roles such as:
- Historians
- Paranormal investigators
- Folklorists
- Journalists
- Must be available to travel for filming
Compensation
- Paid opportunity
- Non-union project
- Short filming commitment (approximately 2 hours)
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A paid short documentary is seeking real people in the Charlotte area to share authentic stories about their lives, work, education, and plans for the future. The project will explore the choices people are making about their next steps, particularly while navigating challenging economic circumstances. This is not an acting opportunity and there are no scripts. Casting is focused on genuine experiences and perspectives from high school students, recent graduates, people building their careers, and individuals considering or currently making a career change.
Job Responsibilities
- Participate in a short documentary as yourself.
- Share your real experiences, goals, challenges, and plans for the future.
- Discuss topics related to education, employment, career development, or career changes.
- Speak naturally and honestly on camera without a scripted performance.
Requirements
- Must be based in the Charlotte area.
- Seeking real people rather than actors.
- High school students and recent graduates are encouraged to submit.
- Career builders and career changers are encouraged to submit.
- Must be comfortable sharing personal perspectives and future goals on camera.
Compensation
- $500 for participants selected for the final shoot.
Job Description
An untitled documentary about kids and cinema is casting two young boys for a short filmed segment in West Hollywood, Los Angeles. The documentary will feature children talking naturally about their experiences going to the movies and their thoughts about cinema. The production is open to child actors, models, as well as kids without professional experience who are comfortable speaking and appearing on camera.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear in a short documentary segment about kids and cinema.
- Talk naturally on camera about going to the movies.
- Follow simple direction from the production team.
- Participate comfortably in an approximately 30-minute filming session.
Requirements
- Boys ages 8 and under.
- Must be based in the Los Angeles area.
- Must be comfortable speaking and appearing on camera.
- Child actors, models, and children without professional experience are welcome.
- Non-union opportunity.
Compensation
- Unpaid.
