Job Description
A powerful period-based historical documentary is seeking skilled actors for featured and speaking roles that explore the emotional and political tensions of the American Revolution. Set during the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge (1776), this production will film on location and requires performances that are authentic, grounded, and emotionally resonant. Roles range from young patriots to seasoned commanders, offering a rich canvas for character-driven storytelling.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray historical and fictional characters with emotional depth and realism
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Collaborate with the director to achieve historically accurate performances
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Wear period-appropriate wardrobe and engage in historically inspired scenes
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Deliver scripted dialogue with clear articulation and strong emotional presence
Requirements
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John Grady (Lead): Male, 18–25, brave, vulnerable patriot from North Carolina
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Thomas (Supporting): Male, 18–30, grounded, introspective, Grady’s loyal comrade
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Colonel Richard Caswell: Male, 50s–60s, composed leader of NC militia
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Colonel John Ashe: Male, 40s–50s, passionate and sharp patriot officer
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Colonel Donald MacDonald: Male, 60s–70s, authoritative, aging loyalist commander
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Flora MacDonald: Female, 60s–70s, composed wife of MacDonald, symbolic of Crown loyalty
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All roles require strong emotional delivery and character commitment
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Submit headshot and acting reel for consideration
Compensation
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Paid opportunity
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Filming on location
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Period roles with potential exposure in a historically significant project
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The One Million Piece Project is seeking actors, actresses, families, volunteers, and community members to participate in an upcoming PSA production and community awareness event in Houston, Texas. The campaign focuses on tackling littering and illegal dumping while promoting community unity, action, and environmental awareness.
Participants will help create testimonial-style media content sharing personal experiences and perspectives about litter and community cleanliness. The event will also include field day activities, networking opportunities, concessions, and community clean-up challenges.
Job Responsibilities
- Participate in PSA and media production activities
- Share on-camera testimonials and community experiences
- Engage in community clean-up and field day events
- Collaborate with organizers and fellow participants during production
- Help promote awareness around environmental responsibility and community action
Requirements
- Open to:
- Actors and actresses
- Families
- Volunteers
- Community members
- All ages and backgrounds welcome
- Comfortable speaking on camera for testimonial-style content
- Positive attitude and community-focused mindset preferred
- Interest in environmental awareness and community engagement encouraged
Compensation Details
- Volunteer/community participation opportunity
- Networking and community engagement experience provided
- Opportunity to participate in PSA and media production projects
Narrator for Historical Documentary
Job Description
A historical documentary is casting a lead narrator to guide audiences through a powerful story centered on the American Revolution. This 30-minute film explores the events surrounding Hampton and the fight for liberty, requiring a strong, engaging voice and on-camera presence. The narrator will help bring historical events to life with a conversational and compelling delivery.
Job Responsibilities
- Deliver narration for a historical documentary film
- Interpret script material with clarity, depth, and authenticity
- Perform self-tape auditions based on provided sides
- Collaborate with the creative team to shape tone and storytelling
- Maintain a natural, conversational delivery style
Requirements
- Male, ages 20–30s
- Open to all ethnicities
- Strong vocal presence and storytelling ability
- Comfortable performing in a modern, conversational tone
- Ability to interpret historical content with emotional depth
- Must be available for filming in Virginia
Compensation
- $250 per day
- Lead role in a documentary film
- Professional credit and recognition
- Opportunity to work on a historical production
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)