Casting Call for New York Residents in Disputes with Landlords, Tenants, or Roommates
Casting Call for New York Residents in Disputes with Landlords, Tenants, or Roommates
Job Description: Are you currently involved in a conflict with a landlord, tenant, or roommate? This is a unique opportunity to participate in a documentary produced by Darren Aronofsky’s Protozoa Pictures. We are seeking real New Yorkers who are experiencing disputes and are open to participating in conflict mediation. This project will document real-life stories, offering free mediation to help resolve the situation. Participants will be given the chance to express their stories and find meaningful resolutions.
Job Responsibilities:
- Participate in a filmed documentary that will explore real conflicts between landlords, tenants, or roommates.
- Attend conflict mediation sessions, guided by professionals, to address and potentially resolve the dispute.
- Share personal experiences and insights regarding your current conflict, while being open and communicative throughout the filming process.
- Collaborate with the production team to ensure the accurate and respectful portrayal of your situation.
Requirements:
- Must be a current resident of New York City.
- Must be currently involved in an active dispute with a landlord, tenant, or roommate.
- Willingness to participate in conflict mediation and be open to the process.
- Comfortable being filmed and sharing personal details of your situation for the purposes of the documentary.
- Available to commit to mediation sessions and any additional filming as needed.
Compensation:
- Free conflict mediation with professional mediators.
- Additional compensation for your time and participation in the documentary (details to be discussed during the casting process).
- The chance to work on a high-profile documentary project produced by a well-known production company.
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