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Female Handmaid Background Role – Civil War Era Feature Film

Job Description: We are casting for a non-union female background actor to portray a handmaid in an upcoming PG-13 feature film about the life of Civil War General Van Dorn. The film is being produced by Film Read LLC and will be shot in Columbia, TN. This is a great opportunity for someone with a passion for historical films who can commit to a long shoot day.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Portray a handmaid in background scenes set in the Civil War era.
  • Remain on set for up to 12+ hours, working under direction from the production team.
  • Ensure professionalism and maintain the look and feel of the Civil War era.

Requirements:

  • Female, aged 20-30.
  • Must be available to work in Columbia, TN, as a local hire (no travel or accommodation provided).
  • Comfortable with long work hours (up to 12+ hours).
  • Ability to follow direction and remain professional throughout the shoot.

Compensation:

  • Rate: $100 for 8 hours of work (8-hour guarantee, with time and a half after 8 hours).

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Featured Background Teen Girls (Ages 13–14) for Feature Film

Job Description
An upcoming feature film is now casting Asian teen girls ages 13–14 for featured background roles. This is a paid opportunity for young performers who are comfortable on camera, can follow direction on a professional set, and want real film set experience. If your teen has great on-camera presence and can work as a local hire in Austin, this is a strong chance to earn a screen credit and get exposure to a major production environment.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray featured background characters in a feature film scene with natural reactions and presence.

  • Follow direction from the assistant directors for blocking, movement, and continuity.

  • Stay camera-ready, focused, and professional throughout multiple takes.

  • Work well in a set environment with cast, crew, and other background performers.

  • Maintain consistency with wardrobe and appearance for continuity across scenes.

Requirements

  • Teen girls ages 13–14 (must be able to portray this age range).

  • Asian talent only.

  • Must be able to work as a local hire in Austin, TX (no travel provided).

  • Parent/guardian must be available to coordinate and support the minor on set as required.

  • Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work a full production day.

Compensation

  • $150 per day (production day rate; schedule may run up to 12 hours).

Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Featured Mechanic & Featured Wife (Network Feature Film)

Job Description
A major network feature film is casting featured roles for a small-day shoot. Production needs a believable blue-collar Mechanic type and a Wife type with a natural, Midwest feel. These are featured background opportunities with solid pay for talent who can take direction and stay camera-ready throughout filming.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a featured character type naturally and believably on camera

  • Follow on-set direction from the assistant directors and background team

  • Arrive groomed, wardrobe-ready, and prepared for a full filming day

  • Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout the shoot

Requirements

  • Featured Mechanic: Caucasian male, ages 30–50, tall & fit, blue-collar mechanic look

  • Featured Wife: Caucasian woman with blonde hair, ages 30–40, Midwest/approachable type

  • Comfortable working on a professional set and taking direction

  • Local hire (Atlanta-area filming locations: Marietta area and Dunwoody area)

Compensation

  • $150 for up to 10 hours (featured rate)

Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Real Artist Hand Double for Major Feature Film

Job Description
A major 15th-century feature film is casting a real artist hand double for a background booking. This role is for a skilled male artist trained in drawing, painting, and sculpting, with hands that closely match provided reference photos for on-camera continuity. This is a strong opportunity for visual artists who can bring authentic, period-appropriate hand work to a professional film set.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform on camera as an artist hand double in a period feature film

  • Create realistic hand movements for drawing, painting, and sculpting

  • Match the reference hand look closely for continuity between shots

  • Follow direction for pacing, framing, and repeated actions across takes

Requirements

  • Male, ages 20–50

  • Ethnicities portrayable: Caucasian, Eastern European, Mediterranean

  • Must be trained/experienced in drawing, painting, and sculpting

  • Hands must closely resemble the production reference photos

  • Available for the work date: 1/6

  • Non-union (voucher)

Compensation

  • Non-union voucher (rate not listed)

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Real Couples for Feature Film Background Role (Intimacy Required)

Job Description
A feature film is casting real couples ages 20–35 for a one-day background role in New York City. This opportunity is open to any gender, ethnicity, and sexual orientation, and is seeking new faces only. Scenes involve kissing and making out, with implied nudity and simulated intimacy, so couples must be fully comfortable performing intimate contact on camera in a professional set environment.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform as a real couple in background scenes featuring romantic interaction

  • Follow direction for timing, movement, and continuity across takes

  • Maintain a professional attitude and respect on-set intimacy guidelines

  • Arrive camera-ready and remain available for the full workday

Requirements

  • Real couples, ages 20–35

  • Must be able to work as a NYC local hire

  • Must be comfortable with: kissing, making out, implied nudity, and simulated intimacy

  • New faces only

  • Must be able to provide current clear couple photos (close-up and full-body)

  • Must be able to share basic info for both partners (names, contact details, sizes, availability, and union status if applicable)

Compensation

  • $400 / 8 hours

  • +$100 bump for kissing and intimate contact

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Austin, TX Feature Film Extras Casting (Non-Union, Paid)

Job Description
A feature film casting in Austin, Texas is hiring non-union background actors (extras) for multiple shoot days. This paid extras casting is open to kids, teens, and adults of all ethnicities, with specific age ranges needed on different filming dates. Talent should be dependable, camera-ready, and able to provide full availability for any dates submitted. This is a strong opportunity for anyone seeking Austin background acting jobs and paid extra work on a feature film.

Job Responsibilities

  • Work as general background talent in a feature film scene

  • Follow on-set direction for movement, timing, and continuity

  • Maintain professional set etiquette and stay ready between takes

  • Arrive on time and remain available for the full workday as scheduled

Requirements

  • Must be non-union and able to work in Austin, TX

  • All ethnicities welcome

  • Must only submit for dates with full availability

Compensation

  • $125/12 (paid)

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Liberian/West African Family & Friends + Featured Dad (Background Actors)

Job Description
An independent film is casting paid background actors in Atlanta, Georgia to portray an authentic Liberian/West African family and friends gathering during a lively home celebration scene. Production is prioritizing talent who can naturally represent the culture and already own wardrobe that fits the look of a modern Liberian household with American influence. One featured background role is also available for an attractive, clean-cut male in his 30s to portray a featured family dad with strong on-camera presence.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray family members and friends in a vibrant home celebration scene

  • Create natural background action (mingling, laughing, reacting, social moments)

  • Follow direction for blocking, timing, and continuity across takes

  • Arrive camera-ready in the required wardrobe and maintain the look throughout filming

Requirements

  • Must be able to work as a local hire in Atlanta, GA

  • Ages 18+; seeking Liberian, West African, Black/African-American talent to authentically fit the scene

  • Featured BG Dad: Male, 30s, attractive, clean-cut, confident presence on camera

  • Must bring your own wardrobe that matches production guidelines (required)

  • Wardrobe style includes patterned button-downs, solid polos, sweaters/light layers, optional African/West African-inspired accents, jeans/chinos, loafers/sneakers

  • Comfortable on camera and able to take direction in a busy group scene

Compensation

  • $125 for up to 8 hours

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Handsome Featured Dad (30s) + Family & Friends Background

Job Description
An independent film is casting a handsome featured dad (male, 30s) plus additional family and friends background talent for a lively, family celebration scene. This paid background acting opportunity will portray an authentic Liberian/West African family gathering in a warm, modern suburban home setting. Production is looking for people who can naturally fit the cultural vibe and ideally already own wardrobe that matches the scene’s style. This is a local hire in the Atlanta area.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a featured dad or background family/friends in a home celebration scene

  • Bring natural, believable energy—laughing, mingling, and reacting authentically

  • Follow direction for blocking, timing, and continuity across multiple takes

  • Arrive camera-ready in wardrobe that matches the requested look and cultural setting

Requirements

  • Must be able to work as a local hire in Atlanta, GA

  • Featured Dad: Male in his 30s, clean-cut, attractive, confident on camera

  • Family & Friends BG: Adults who can authentically represent a Liberian/West African family vibe

  • Must be comfortable on camera with strong presence and natural performance

  • Must bring your own wardrobe that matches the scene’s style (required)

  • Wardrobe vibe includes patterned button-downs, solid polos, sweaters/light layers, optional African/West African-inspired accents, jeans/chinos, and loafers/sneakers

Compensation

  • $125 for up to 8 hours

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Feature Film Extras – Party Scene (Non-Union)

Job Description
A feature film is urgently casting non-union background actors for a lively party scene. Production is seeking men and women of all ethnicities, ages 21–35, who can realistically blend into an on-camera bar environment. This is a fast turnaround background casting opportunity for local talent who can work on set in Austin.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear on camera as a partygoer in a bar scene

  • Follow direction from the AD team for movement, timing, and continuity

  • React naturally in the environment (socializing, mingling, background action)

  • Remain professional and camera-ready for multiple takes

Requirements

  • Men and women, all ethnicities

  • Age range: 21–35

  • Must be 21+ (scene takes place in a real bar)

  • Non-union talent

  • Must be a local hire and able to work in Austin (no travel provided)

  • Comfortable with a quick booking process and last-minute call time

Compensation

  • $125 / 12 hours

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Young Male Actor for Film Role

Job Description
A film production is looking for a talented young male actor to portray the son of a lead character. This role is ideal for someone who can bring authenticity, emotion, and strong storytelling ability to the screen. The part is a director-selected role, offering a great opportunity for emerging actors to stand out.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray the son of a principal actor in scripted scenes

  • Take direction well and deliver strong emotional performance

  • Collaborate with cast and crew to maintain continuity

  • Arrive prepared and ready for a professional on-set environment

Requirements

  • Male talent, Caucasian

  • Ages 18–20

  • Able to work during the scheduled filming period

  • Comfortable performing in speaking or featured scenes

Compensation

  • Paid role at a competitive rate

  • Additional project details provided upon selection

Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Country Club Goers and Mourners

Job Description
A feature film shooting in the Atlanta area is casting men and women to portray country club goers and mourners in a separate scene. These roles require the ability to convey natural background reactions, subtle emotional expression, and an upscale or refined appearance suitable for a country club setting. Filming will take place in the Fairburn area.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray country club guests or mourners authentically on camera

  • Follow on-set direction to support the tone of each scene

  • Maintain continuity in appearance and performance

  • Arrive on time and prepared with appropriate wardrobe pieces if requested

  • Work cooperatively with cast and crew on a professional film set

Requirements

  • Men and women

  • Ages 30–65

  • Must be available for filming in the Fairburn area

  • Should fit upscale, polished, or formal looks depending on the role

  • Must be local to Atlanta or able to self-report

  • Current photos depicting your present look required

Compensation

  • $130 for 10 hours unless otherwise specified

Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Cops, Detectives, and Medical Examiners

Job Description
A new feature film shooting in the Atlanta area is seeking men and women to portray cops, detectives, and medical examiners. These roles require strong on-camera presence, professionalism, and the ability to embody authoritative or investigative characters naturally. Filming will take place in the Fairburn area.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray law enforcement or medical examiner roles authentically

  • Follow direction from the on-set team during all scenes

  • Maintain continuity in appearance and performance

  • Arrive prepared and on time for filming

  • Work collaboratively with cast and crew in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

  • Men and women

  • Ages 18–55

  • Must be available for filming in the Fairburn area

  • Must match the general look of law enforcement or medical professionals

  • Must be local to Atlanta or able to self-report

  • Current photos reflecting your present look required

Compensation

  • $130 for 10 hours unless otherwise specified

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Background Boxers for Feature Film

Job Description
A feature film production is looking for background talent to portray boxers in an upcoming shoot. This role is ideal for individuals who can bring authenticity, physicality, and strong presence to background scenes within a boxing environment. Talent will be part of various scenes that support the main storyline inside a TV show sequence featured within the movie.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear as a background boxer in film scenes

  • Take direction from the production team

  • Help create authentic boxing atmosphere

  • Work cooperatively with other background talent

  • Be available for an early call time on the scheduled filming day

Requirements

  • Ages 21–51

  • Any gender or ethnicity

  • Must not have previously worked as an extra on this production

  • Boxing experience is a plus

  • Must be comfortable in athletic or boxing attire

  • Current look with natural hair or facial hair

Compensation

  • $132.80 for up to 8 hours

  • Overtime at time-and-a-half if applicable

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