Non-Union Background Actor for Civil War Era Feature Film
Job Description: Casting for background actors in a feature film set during the Civil War era, focusing on the life of General Van Dorn. We are seeking men to portray tavern drinkers in a period setting. This is a non-union project, and all actors must be local to the Columbia, TN area.
Job Responsibilities:
- Portray a tavern drinker in a period-appropriate setting.
- Commit to long shooting days (up to 12+ hours) on set.
- Follow the directions provided by the production team and remain in character for the duration of the shoot.
Requirements:
- Gender: Male
- Age Range: 25-65 years old
- Beard: Must have a beard.
- Must be available to work as a local hire in Columbia, TN.
- Willing to commit to a full day of shooting (12+ hours, with overtime after 8 hours).
- No minors will be on set for over 12 hours.
Compensation:
- Rate: $100 for 8 hours (guaranteed).
- Overtime: Time and a half for hours worked over 8.
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