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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Job Responsibilities
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- Collaborate with the director to achieve an authentic performance.
- Participate in one scheduled filming day.
Requirements
- Male, ages 20–30s.
- Open to all ethnicities.
- Strong on-camera presence and storytelling ability.
- Comfortable memorizing scripted dialogue for the audition and filming.
- Able to deliver historical material with warmth, clarity, and authenticity.
- Available to film in Hampton, Virginia.
Compensation
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Job Responsibilities
- Participate in a documentary-style video shoot.
- Speak naturally and authentically in your native language.
- Follow direction from the production team during filming.
- Arrive prepared and available for the scheduled shoot.
- Maintain a professional attitude throughout production.
Requirements
- Ages 18–30 or 50+.
- Native speaker of one of the following languages:
- Spanish
- Hindi
- Arabic
- Chinese
- German
- Japanese
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- Available to film in New York City.
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Compensation
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