“PRISON GUARD” – Seeking female background actors to play prison guards at a women’s prison. We are ONLY looking for females at this time. This is a director-selected role, so please make sure your photos are CURRENT and good quality. We need both a headshot and full body photo. The director is looking for taller and/or physically intimidating women to play guards.
The director will be making her selection before the end of the week, so please get your submissions in ASAP.
There will most likely be a wardrobe fitting in advance of the filming date; date TBD.
COVID TEST: Sun 1/30 (TBD)
WARDROBE FITTING: Tues 2/1 (TBD)
FILMING: Thurs 2/3
PAY: $120/8 + $60 Covid test bump + $25 fitting bump
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