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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Job Responsibilities
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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.
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Job Responsibilities
- Appear in a short documentary segment about kids and cinema.
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- Follow simple direction from the production team.
- Participate comfortably in an approximately 30-minute filming session.
Requirements
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Compensation
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