Day Players for Documentary Reenactment Project
Job Description
A documentary reenactment project titled Investigating the Supernatural: Angels & Demons is casting day players for October filming in the Virginia Beach area. This non-union production seeks talent to portray real-life inspired characters in dramatic reenactments for a feature-length investigative documentary.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform scripted reenactments with authenticity and emotional depth
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Collaborate with the director and production team to achieve narrative accuracy
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Deliver strong on-camera presence in short, focused shoot days
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Follow direction, maintain professionalism, and stay prepared for scenes requiring intensity and realism
Requirements
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[Maria] Female, 30–40, Hispanic; plain-looking wife and mother, meek and holy, targeted by demonic spirits
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[Richard’s Colleague] Male, 35–45, Caucasian; psychiatrist assisting with a supernatural evaluation
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[Catherine] Female, 35–45, Caucasian; housewife oppressed by demonic forces, emotionally vulnerable
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[Catherine’s Husband] Male, 45–55, Caucasian; supportive but desperate husband seeking help
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[Richard’s Wife] Female, 35–45, Caucasian; experiences a spiritual event with her husband
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[Sidney] Male, 20–30, Caucasian; friend present during a bombing in Jerusalem
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[Francis MacNutt] Male, 65–75, Caucasian; prominent Catholic priest, thin build, gray hair, peaceful and kind demeanor
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[Judith’s Father] Male, 50–60, Caucasian; estranged father trying to reconcile with his daughter
Compensation
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Day Players: $225/day (no travel)
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Leads: $600/day, Supporting: $300/day, Featured Extras: $150/day, Extras: $125/day
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Documentary Casting Call
Job Description
A nonprofit documentary is casting non-speaking background roles for a project filming in and around Birmingham, Alabama. Casting directors are seeking African American and White performers across multiple age groups to help tell an inspiring story through authentic visual storytelling. This is a great opportunity for individuals interested in participating in a meaningful documentary production.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray assigned background roles in documentary reenactment scenes.
- Follow direction from the production team.
- Maintain professionalism throughout filming.
- Help create authentic, story-driven scenes.
Requirements
- Seeking the following talent:
- African American boys, ages 6–9 and 10–11.
- African American teenage boys, ages 14–19.
- African American girls, ages 4–7 and 5–11.
- African American teenage girls, ages 14–19.
- African American woman, ages 21–25.
- African American woman, age 60+.
- African American man, ages 40–55.
- White boys, ages 6–9 and 10–11.
- White girl, ages 5–8.
- White woman, ages 21–25.
- Must be available to work in the Birmingham, Alabama area.
Compensation
- Non-paid opportunity.
- Travel costs may be negotiated, if applicable.
