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Documentary Casting Call for African American Actor

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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

  • Portray the character Jacob, an enslaved man and husband to Dinah, father to Bess.

  • Perform in a non-speaking reenactment, conveying emotion and story through body language and facial expression.

  • Participate in filming and take direction from the director and production team.

  • Maintain professionalism and emotional depth throughout the production.


Requirements

  • Ethnicity: Black / African American

  • Gender: Male

  • Age Range: Around 30

  • Character Traits: Physically frail or partially disabled, emotionally strong, gentle, deeply loyal, and expressive.

  • Location: Must be a local hire in Philadelphia, PA.

  • Union Status: Non-Union


Compensation

  • Rate: $300 per day

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description

A new unscripted documentary series is now casting women who are currently living — or have previously lived — a “traditional wife” lifestyle. This project is a thoughtful, human exploration of why this lifestyle works for some women and why it may not for others.

The series is not a parody, political commentary, or hit piece. Producers are seeking authentic, real stories from women across a wide range of experiences, beliefs, and relationship statuses. Participants do not need a large social media following and are not expected to represent anyone but themselves.

Job Responsibilities

  • Share personal experiences and perspectives on living a traditional wife lifestyle (past or present)

  • Participate in on-camera interviews for an unscripted documentary series

  • Provide honest and thoughtful reflections on identity, relationships, and lifestyle choices

  • Maintain open communication with the production team

Requirements

  • Women who are currently embracing the traditional wife lifestyle

  • Women who have left the lifestyle (recently or long ago)

  • Married, divorced, separated, or questioning

  • Religious, secular, or anywhere in between

  • Women who feel empowered, fulfilled, misunderstood, regretful, or conflicted about the experience

  • Willingness to share personal story on camera

  • Open to participants from various locations

Compensation Details

  • Compensation details to be discussed with selected participants

  • Opportunity to be featured in a professionally produced documentary series

  • All inquiries kept confidential

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11-15-2025

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