Job Description
A historical documentary is seeking an African American male actor for the role of Jacob in an upcoming non-speaking cinematic reenactment filming in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The project focuses on recreating true 18th-century stories that reflect resilience, love, and endurance through expressive, visual storytelling.
The ideal candidate will portray a character rooted in emotional strength and quiet dignity, conveying deep emotion through presence and movement rather than dialogue.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray the character Jacob, an enslaved man and husband to Dinah, father to Bess.
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Perform in a non-speaking reenactment, conveying emotion and story through body language and facial expression.
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Participate in filming and take direction from the director and production team.
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Maintain professionalism and emotional depth throughout the production.
Requirements
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Ethnicity: Black / African American
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Gender: Male
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Age Range: Around 30
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Character Traits: Physically frail or partially disabled, emotionally strong, gentle, deeply loyal, and expressive.
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Location: Must be a local hire in Philadelphia, PA.
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Union Status: Non-Union
Compensation
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Rate: $300 per day
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A production is seeking six actors to portray “Fake Rebels” in a social experiment-style project. Selected performers will participate in an interactive panel format where contestants share convincing fictional stories about being imprisoned on extremist-related charges. The panel will attempt to identify the one real rebel among a group of participants.
This role requires strong improvisational and storytelling abilities, as performers must convincingly present a fabricated backstory while engaging with panelists and other participants.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a believable “Fake Rebel” character during filming.
- Develop and deliver a convincing fictional story as directed by production.
- Participate in panel discussions and interactive questioning.
- Remain in character throughout the filming session.
- Follow production instructions and maintain professionalism on set.
Requirements
- Seeking 6 actors of all ethnicities.
- Open to performers of any age.
- Strong improvisation, acting, and storytelling skills preferred.
- Ability to confidently portray a fictional character in a social experiment setting.
- Must submit a recent photo, contact information, and requested application materials.
- Comfortable participating in discussions involving fictional criminal and extremist-related scenarios for entertainment purposes.
Compensation Details
- Rate: $150 flat rate.
- Filming duration: Approximately 4 hours.