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Job Description

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.

Job Description

A medical documentary is casting real individuals and families across Australia to share personal experiences of searching for a diagnosis for a rare or genetic medical condition. The documentary explores the often lengthy period between first seeking answers and finally receiving a diagnosis, including how developments such as DNA sequencing and AI could potentially support faster diagnosis. The production is looking for authentic patient and family stories from people who are currently seeking a genetic medical diagnosis, have experienced a particularly long diagnostic journey, or have undergone DNA sequencing in an effort to receive answers.

Job Responsibilities

• Share your real-life diagnostic journey on camera for the documentary.
• Speak openly about the experience of seeking answers for a rare or genetic medical condition.
• Participate authentically in documentary filming and interviews.
• Work with the production team to communicate your personal or family story.

Requirements

• Open to people of all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds.
• Must currently be seeking a genetic medical diagnosis, have experienced a lengthy diagnostic process, or have undergone DNA sequencing in pursuit of a diagnosis.
• Must be willing and comfortable sharing your diagnostic journey.
• Individuals and families are encouraged to apply.
• Must genuinely want to tell your story and contribute to the documentary.

Compensation

• Participation is unpaid.
• Flights, accommodation, ground transfers, and relevant production expenses are covered.
• Production may travel to selected participants, or filming may take place in Sydney.

Job Description

DANCA Media is casting real Latina professionals and commuters in the New York City metro area for a paid national Spanish-language documentary series. Casting is specifically looking for real people, not actors or influencers, who can authentically represent New York City life and culture. Applicants should be NYC Metro residents between 22 and 50 years old and fully bilingual in English and Spanish. The latest update states that only the Latina professionals/commuters role is currently being cast.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as yourself in a national Spanish-language documentary series.
• Share an authentic perspective on professional and everyday life in New York City.
• Speak naturally and comfortably in both English and Spanish.
• Participate in filming scheduled in NYC.
• Follow production guidance while maintaining an authentic, unscripted presence.

Requirements

• Latina professional or commuter.
• Age 22–50.
• Must be fully bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Must have an authentic New York personality, character, and style.
• This opportunity is seeking real people rather than actors or influencers.
• Casting has extended its deadline and is still reviewing submissions.

Compensation

Paid.

Casting Melbourne-Based Teens for a Short Documentary

Job Description:
Nick Hamon Casting and @swag.film are seeking Melbourne-based teens aged 17–19 for a paid short documentary exploring the experiences of young people today. This opportunity is open to all genders, with no acting experience necessary. The production aims to feature real people willing to talk about their lives on camera.

Job Responsibilities:

• Share personal stories and experiences as part of a documentary.
• Be comfortable speaking about yourself on camera.
• Collaborate with the production team to authentically represent your perspective.

Requirements:

• Teens aged 17–19, based in Melbourne.
• Open to all genders.
• No acting experience required.
• Willingness to be honest, open, and authentic on camera.
• Availability for filming in January 2025.

Compensation Details:

• This is a paid opportunity (details provided upon selection).