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Families Wanted for Chicago-Based Smartphone Documentary

Job Description
A new documentary is seeking real Chicago-area families to share their experience as their child prepares to receive their first smartphone. This heartfelt and thought-provoking film will chronicle five diverse families through the anticipation, decision-making process, and emotional impact of gifting a phone to a child aged 7 to 14. Families selected will be featured before, during, and after their child receives their first phone (provided by production).

This is a unique opportunity to authentically represent your family’s views—whether cautious or tech-forward—on kids and screen time, digital access, and the evolving role of technology in parenting.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate in on-camera filming in your home or local area

  • Share personal stories, family dynamics, and perspectives on children and smartphone usage

  • Allow filming of the moment your child receives their first phone and subsequent follow-up

  • Provide insight into your parenting approach and thoughts on digital technology

Requirements

  • Must be located in the Chicagoland area

  • Families with at least one child between ages 7–14 who is expected to receive their first phone within the year

  • Willingness to be filmed over multiple days

  • Openness to discussing your views on smartphones and parenting

  • Families of all backgrounds and viewpoints encouraged to apply

Compensation

  • Phone will be provided for the child as part of filming

  • Paid participation

  • National exposure in a professionally produced documentary

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Job Description
A documentary project is seeking real parents in the Chicagoland area who are planning to purchase a smartphone for their child in 2025. This heartfelt project will explore the emotional and cultural impact of kids receiving their first smartphones, capturing the family dynamics and decision-making behind this modern milestone.

Job Responsibilities

  • Share authentic experiences and family perspectives on gifting a first smartphone

  • Participate in interviews and scenes designed to reflect real family interactions

  • Be open to filming in a documentary setting over a scheduled period

  • Represent diverse, honest parenting viewpoints

Requirements

  • Parents based in the Chicagoland area

  • Planning to buy a smartphone for their child in 2025

  • Comfortable being filmed in a documentary-style production

  • Must be available for scheduled filming sessions

Compensation

  • Paid opportunity, rate provided upon selection

  • Non-union project

  • Professional filming with supportive direction

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Job Responsibilities

  • Participate in a filmed interview in a documentary-style format

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  • Express yourself authentically with emotional openness

  • Engage in a one-on-one audition-style conversation

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  • Female talent based in New York City

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  • Must be statuesque in appearance and confident in demeanor

Compensation

  • $200 for a 1–2 hour shoot

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Job Responsibilities:

  • Participate in a documentary that follows your journey into first-time romance

  • Share your personal story and reasons for never having been in a relationship

  • Engage with producers and participants in meaningful and authentic ways

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Requirements:

  • Adults, all genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds welcome

  • Must have never been in a romantic relationship

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Compensation:

  • Details provided upon selection

  • Supportive environment with thoughtful and professional guidance

  • National exposure through a major streaming platform

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Job Description
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The project aims to celebrate faith-based lifestyles and explore the beauty of tradition, generational wisdom, and family dynamics in a heartfelt, respectful way. Families chosen will be featured in an inspiring series created by an Emmy-winning team.

Job Responsibilities

  • Share your family’s daily routines, values, and traditions on camera
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  • Engage in meaningful conversations about your faith and way of life

Requirements

  • Families of any size from devout religious communities
  • Must have strong, consistent religious or cultural traditions
  • Willing to be filmed and open about your beliefs and family structure
  • Must be based in the U.S.

Compensation

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Job Responsibilities

  • Participate in a docu-series focused on personal financial growth.
  • Share your experiences and journey in an authentic and engaging manner.
  • Work with a production team to document your story.

Requirements

  • College students or recent graduates
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Compensation

  • Paid opportunity

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06-13-2025

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