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Real People with Purchase Scam Stories for “Swindled” Docuseries

Job Description

“Swindled,” a new docuseries for a major cable network, is seeking real people ages 16–60 who paid for something that did not match what they were promised. This paid opportunity is open to residents of New York City and surrounding areas within approximately one to two hours’ driving distance.
Stories may involve defective cars, misrepresented collectibles, counterfeit designer bags, or other disappointing purchases involving deception. If selected, the production team will come to you to document your experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Share your firsthand story about being scammed during a purchase.
• Participate in filming with the production team.
• Discuss the item you purchased and how it differed from what was promised.

Requirements

• Be ages 16–60.
• Live in New York City or within approximately one to two hours’ driving distance.
• Have a real personal experience involving a purchase scam or misrepresented item.
• Be comfortable sharing your story on camera.
• Submit your story, one photo of yourself, and one photo of the item involved.

Compensation

• Paid participation.
• Selected participants will be compensated for their time and use of their story.
• The production team will travel to selected participants.

Real New Yorkers for Documentary

Job Description

A documentary about everyday life in New York City is seeking real people who live and work across the city. The production wants to spend a day experiencing each participant’s world, including their work, commute, routines, favorite places, and everyday experiences. People from all professions and backgrounds are encouraged, including those working in hospitality, healthcare, retail, hotels, coffee shops, warehouses, offices, and other industries. No acting or on-camera experience is required.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a documentary focused on everyday life in New York City.
• Allow the production to capture a typical working day and daily routine.
• Share authentic experiences related to work, commuting, and life in the city.
• Participate naturally on camera without needing to perform or act.
• Collaborate with the documentary crew throughout the filming day.

Requirements

• Must live and work in New York City.
• Open to people from all professions, backgrounds, and life experiences.
• No acting or previous on-camera experience required.
• Must be comfortable sharing aspects of everyday life on camera.
• Must be available for one day of filming.

Compensation

• $750 USD.
• Travel covered on the filming day.
• Food covered on the filming day.

Drag Queens for Medical Docu-Series

Job Description

A medical docu-drama series filming in Toronto, Ontario, is seeking real drag queens for an upcoming episode. The production is casting the role of Anita Kiss, a drag performer experiencing an ankle injury. Talent of all types and adult ages is encouraged to apply for this paid, non-union acting opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Anita Kiss, a drag queen experiencing an ankle injury.
• Perform naturally in a medical docu-drama setting.
• Bring authentic drag performance experience and personality to the role.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Perform professionally and maintain character continuity during filming.

Requirements

• Real drag queens of all types are encouraged to apply.
• Must be age 18 or older.
• Must be comfortable portraying a character with an ankle injury.
• Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident paying taxes in Ontario for 2025.
• Must be able to work in Toronto, Ontario.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $300–$400.
• Additional $100 kit fee for talent providing their own drag makeup.
• Up to $500 total compensation.

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.

Young Male Tap Dancer for Legendary Musician Documentary

Job Description

A documentary about a legendary musician is seeking a talented young male tap dancer for a featured performance role filming in New Orleans, Louisiana. Casting is looking for a charismatic Black boy with exceptional tap dancing ability, strong performance energy, and the confidence to portray a legendary future musician during his childhood years.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a legendary future musician during his childhood years.
• Perform high-energy tap dancing for documentary scenes.
• Deliver a charismatic and engaging on-camera performance.
• Follow choreography and creative direction from the production team.
• Maintain professionalism and focus throughout filming.

Requirements

• Black male performer.
• Ages 8–14.
• Exceptional tap dancing skills required.
• Charismatic, energetic, and confident performer.
• Comfortable performing and dancing on camera.
• Must be able to work in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Compensation

• $900 per day.

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

An animal healthcare company is casting pet owners and their cats or dogs for a paid documentary-style shoot in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area. The production is seeking individuals, couples, and families who are comfortable appearing naturally on camera alongside their pets. Filming will primarily take place at selected participants’ homes, capturing authentic interactions between owners and their animals. Some participants may instead be asked to film with their pets at a local park.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera with your cat or dog for a documentary-style production.
• Participate in natural, lifestyle-focused scenes with your pet.
• Welcome the production team into your home if selected for an at-home shoot.
• Follow direction from the production team while maintaining authentic interactions with your pet.

Requirements

• Pet owners ages 2–80 may be considered.
• Open to individuals, couples, and families.
• Must live within approximately 40 miles of Dallas city center.
• Cats and dogs only.
• Pets must be at least 6 months old.
• Pets must be friendly and comfortable around people.
• Pets with unique quirks or tricks are encouraged.
• Households with multiple pets are welcome.
• Declawed cats cannot be considered.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.
• Rates start at $850+ depending on the selected role.

College Students in Calculus or Intro Math for Documentary

Job Description

A nationwide documentary project is seeking college students currently enrolled in Calculus I or an introductory math course to candidly document their experiences throughout the semester. Selected participants will share the challenges, successes, and everyday realities of balancing college math with academics, work, family, friendships, and other responsibilities. Students should be comfortable sharing honest personal experiences through self-recorded video diaries and participating in professional documentary filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Document your experience taking Calculus I or an introductory college math course.
• Record video diaries throughout the fall semester.
• Share honest thoughts about academic challenges, progress, and accomplishments.
• Discuss how college coursework fits alongside work, family, friends, and everyday responsibilities.
• Participate in approximately 3–4 days of professional documentary filming if selected.
• Communicate naturally and authentically on camera.

Requirements

• Must currently be a college student.
• Must be enrolled in Calculus I or an introductory math course.
• Students taking the course as a prerequisite for their major or future career are encouraged to apply.
• Comfortable discussing personal experiences with college and mathematics.
• Willing to record video diaries throughout the semester.
• Must be comfortable participating in documentary-style filming.
• Nationwide casting.

Compensation

• $500 for filming video diaries throughout the fall semester.
• Selected participants will also be paid for 3–4 days of filming.

Job Description

A long-term vérité documentary is seeking an experienced Director of Photography (DP) for an upcoming shoot in Lexington, Kentucky. The production follows a seven-year story about recovery and is looking for a cinematographer with a strong visual style who can adapt quickly to real-life situations. Applicants with their own camera equipment are preferred.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the Director of Photography for a documentary shoot.
• Capture cinematic, observational footage in a vérité style.
• Adapt quickly to unfolding real-life events.
• Collaborate with the director to achieve the project’s visual vision.

Requirements

• Experience as a Director of Photography (DP).
• Strong cinematic eye.
• Ability to work in documentary environments.
• Camera and production equipment preferred.
• Available to film on July 6 in Lexington, Kentucky.

Compensation

• Compensation not specified.
• Opportunity to work on a long-term documentary project.

Casting Religious Families with Strong Cultural Traditions for Docuseries

Job Description
A new unscripted docuseries is now casting religious families across the U.S. who actively live by deep-rooted cultural or spiritual traditions. Whether you’re part of a Christian, Amish, Hasidic, Mormon, Muslim, Hindu, or another devout religious community, this is a powerful opportunity to authentically share your values, beliefs, and daily life with a national audience.

The project aims to celebrate faith-based lifestyles and explore the beauty of tradition, generational wisdom, and family dynamics in a heartfelt, respectful way. Families chosen will be featured in an inspiring series created by an Emmy-winning team.

Job Responsibilities

• Share your family’s daily routines, values, and traditions on camera
• Participate in scheduled filming at your home or community
• Engage in meaningful conversations about your faith and way of life

Requirements

• Families of any size from devout religious communities
• Must have strong, consistent religious or cultural traditions
• Willing to be filmed and open about your beliefs and family structure
• Must be based in the U.S.

Compensation

• $10,000 per selected family

Casting Call for Real People – Financial Docu-Series

We are seeking real individuals interested in learning skills to improve their financial futures for a paid docu-series with a major financial brand. This is a great opportunity to share your story and gain valuable financial insights.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a docu-series focused on personal financial growth.
• Share your experiences and journey in an authentic and engaging manner.
• Work with a production team to document your story.

Requirements

• College students or recent graduates
• Small business owners, solopreneurs, or side hustlers
• Individuals contributing to their households
• Must be located in or willing to work in Los Angeles, Atlanta, or New York City

Compensation

• Paid opportunity

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).