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University Students for Background Roles in Film/TV

Job Description
A film and television production is casting local background performers to portray university students in scripted scenes. This opportunity is ideal for adults who can naturally fit into a college campus environment and are comfortable working on set as part of a professional production. The production is seeking authentic, everyday looks to create realistic university life scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a university student in background scenes

• Follow direction from assistant directors and production staff

• Maintain continuity and professionalism on set

• Participate in group scenes that reflect campus life

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older

• Must be local to Westchester County or Yonkers, New York

• Open to all genders and ethnicities

• Comfortable appearing on camera in a background role

• Able to provide current photos and sizing information

Compensation

• $187 for up to 10 hours

• Paid non-union background role

• On-set experience in a professional production

Park Pedestrians – Background Actors for Television Series

Job Description
A television series is seeking background performers to portray everyday park pedestrians. These roles are ideal for performers who can naturally blend into outdoor city park scenes and provide realistic movement and atmosphere.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray pedestrians walking or relaxing in park scenes

• Follow on-set direction and blocking

• Maintain natural movement and reactions

• Work professionally in an outdoor filming environment

Requirements

• Male and female performers

• Ages 18–70

• All ethnicities (seeking some First Nation/Native American presence)

• Comfortable working outdoors

• No visible tattoos unless covered or tattoo release is provided

• Must be a local hire

Compensation

• $168 for up to 12 hours

• Overtime after 12 hours if applicable

• Paid background acting role

Lady With Stroller – Background Actor for Television Series

Job Description
A television series is casting a female background performer to portray a woman pushing a stroller in park scenes. This role helps create an authentic family-friendly park environment and requires comfort working outdoors.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a woman walking with a stroller in background scenes

• Walk moderate distances on camera

• Follow blocking and direction from production

• Maintain continuity and professionalism

Requirements

• Female performer

• Ages 25–40

• All ethnicities

• Decent physical condition

• Comfortable working outdoors

• Stroller provided; child not required

• No visible tattoos unless covered or tattoo release is provided

• Must be a local hire

Compensation

• $168 for up to 12 hours

• Overtime paid after 12 hours

• Paid background role

Older Couples – Background Actors for Television Series

Job Description
A television series is seeking real older couples to appear as background performers in park scenes. These roles focus on natural interaction and movement, portraying couples enjoying time together outdoors.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a couple walking together in park scenes

• Interact naturally and comfortably on camera

• Walk moderate distances during filming

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity

Requirements

• Male and female performers appearing as a couple

• Ages 55+

• All ethnicities

• Decent physical condition and able to walk repeatedly

• Comfortable working outdoors

• No visible tattoos unless covered or tattoo release is provided

• Must be a local hire

Compensation

• $168 for up to 12 hours

• Overtime after 12 hours if applicable

• Paid background roles

Joggers – Background Actors for Television Series

Job Description
A television series is casting background performers to portray joggers in outdoor park scenes. These roles help create an active, everyday atmosphere and require performers who are physically fit and comfortable jogging repeatedly on camera in an outdoor environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray joggers in scripted background scenes

• Jog naturally and consistently during multiple takes

• Follow direction from the assistant directors

• Maintain energy and professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Male and female performers

• Ages 18–55

• All ethnicities

• Fit and in good physical condition

• Comfortable working outdoors

• No visible tattoos unless covered or tattoo release is provided

• Must be a local hire

Compensation

• $168 for up to 12 hours

• Overtime paid after 12 hours

• Paid background role

Officer 4 – Law Enforcement Background Role

Job Description
A network television series is seeking a physically fit male performer to portray a law enforcement officer in dramatic reenactment scenes. This role supports authenticity in police-related storytelling.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a police officer in scripted scenes

• Follow production direction and scene blocking

• Handle prop weapons professionally

• Maintain character consistency on set

Requirements

• Male performer

• Ages 25–45

• Physically fit with clean-cut or short hairstyle

• Comfortable with law enforcement portrayals

Compensation

• $100 per day

• Paid non-union television role

Officer 3 – Law Enforcement Background Role

Job Description
A network television series is casting a physically fit male performer to portray a law enforcement officer in reenactment scenes. This role requires confidence, authority, and comfort handling prop weapons.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a uniformed police officer on camera

• Follow direction and blocking during scenes

• Handle prop weapons safely

• Maintain a strong on-screen presence

Requirements

• Male performer

• Ages 25–45

• Physically fit with clean-cut or short hairstyle

• Comfortable portraying law enforcement roles

Compensation

• $100 per day

• Paid non-union television role

EMT – First Responder Background Role

Job Description
A network television series is seeking background performers to portray EMTs responding to a crime scene. This role supports realistic emergency response scenes and requires a calm, professional presence on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a first responder arriving at a scene

• Follow direction during emergency reenactment scenes

• Maintain continuity and professionalism

• Perform light physical movement as needed

Requirements

• Male or female performers

• Ages 20–30s

• Physically fit

• Comfortable portraying emergency response roles

Compensation

• $100 per day

• Paid non-union television role

911 Caller – Featured Background Role for Network Television Series

Job Description
A network television series is casting a featured background performer to portray a 911 caller. This role involves discovering a body and making an emergency call, requiring natural, believable reactions in a dramatic reenactment setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a civilian discovering a crime scene

• Perform scripted phone call actions naturally on camera

• Follow direction during emotionally intense scenes

• Maintain professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Male performer

• Age range 40s

• Physically fit and able to portray a developer or professional

• Comfortable with dramatic subject matter

Compensation

• $100 per day

• Paid non-union television role

Officer 1 / Officer 2 – Law Enforcement Background Roles

Job Description
A network television series is casting physically fit male performers to portray law enforcement officers in scripted reenactment scenes. These roles require confidence handling prop weapons and convincingly portraying police presence on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a uniformed law enforcement officer

• Handle prop weapons safely and professionally

• Follow blocking and direction during reenactment scenes

• Maintain a strong, authoritative on-camera presence

Requirements

• Male performers

• Ages 25–45

• Physically fit with clean-cut or short hairstyle

• Comfortable portraying law enforcement roles and handling prop weapons

Compensation

• $125 per day

• Paid non-union television role

Daija – Featured Background Role for Network Television Series

Job Description
A network television series is seeking a featured background performer to portray Daija. This role appears in dramatic reenactment scenes and requires comfort with mature, scripted content related to crime and violence.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured background character in reenactment scenes

• Take direction and deliver natural on-camera reactions

• Maintain focus and professionalism throughout filming

• Participate in emotionally intense scenes

Requirements

• Black female performer

• Ages 18–23

• Comfortable with scripted violence and crime-related material

• Reliable and professional on set

Compensation

• $150 per day

• Hotel provided

• Paid non-union television role

Kenjuan – Featured Background Role for Network Television Series

Job Description
A network television series is casting a featured background performer to portray Kenjuan. This role appears in scripted reenactment scenes and requires comfort with dramatic material, including depictions of violence and crime-related content. The production is seeking a grounded, believable on-camera presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured background character in scripted scenes

• Follow direction during dramatic reenactments

• Maintain professionalism and focus on set

• Work comfortably in scenes involving intense subject matter

Requirements

• Black male performer

• Ages 18–24

• Comfortable with scripted violence and crime-related content

• Physically capable of performing required scene actions

Compensation

• $150 per day

• Hotel provided

• Paid non-union television role