Documentary Feature Los Angeles Open Casting Call for Inupiaq/Alaskan Natives
Non-Union Native American Indigenous Actors to Portray Inupiaq/Alaskan Natives (Ages 10-65)
Job Description:
Midthunder Casting is seeking male and female Native American Indigenous individuals to portray Inupiaq/Alaskan Natives in an upcoming documentary feature. This project will be filmed in Los Angeles and seeks to authentically represent the Inupiaq and Alaskan Native communities in a compelling and respectful documentary format. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a meaningful production that aims to share and highlight Native voices and experiences.
Job Responsibilities:
- Portray Inupiaq/Alaskan Native individuals in various scenes, interviews, or re-enactments for the documentary feature.
- Follow the direction of the production team to accurately represent the cultural aspects and stories depicted.
- Maintain professionalism on set, ensuring punctuality and adherence to production schedules.
- Engage naturally and authentically in front of the camera to help convey the documentary’s theme and message.
Requirements:
- Must be of Native American Indigenous descent, specifically able to portray Inupiaq/Alaskan Native individuals.
- Ages 10 to 65 years old.
- Must be non-union and local to the Los Angeles area or able to self-report to the filming location.
- Submission must include a photo (headshot or clear cell phone photo), no filters, hats, or sunglasses allowed.
- Age must be provided for anyone under 18 years old.
- Prior experience in documentary or film projects is a plus but not required.
- Must be comfortable with documentary-style filming and storytelling.
Compensation:
- Paid role: $500 per day.
- Meals and breaks provided on set.
- Gain valuable on-set experience in a professional production environment.
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Portray a child character in a documentary-style production
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Participate in scenes that may include water or swimming moments
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Follow direction from the director and production team
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Maintain focus and professionalism during filming
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Collaborate with cast and crew during the shoot
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South Asian girl who appears approximately 6–7 years old
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Must be able to swim
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Must be based in the New York tri-state area
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Must have a valid New York work permit
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Comfortable performing on camera and following direction
Compensation
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Paid acting opportunity in a documentary film
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Professional on-set experience in a feature documentary project
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Opportunity to work with an experienced production team
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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
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Share personal experiences and perspectives on living a traditional wife lifestyle (past or present)
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Participate in on-camera interviews for an unscripted documentary series
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Provide honest and thoughtful reflections on identity, relationships, and lifestyle choices
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Maintain open communication with the production team
Requirements
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Women who are currently embracing the traditional wife lifestyle
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Women who have left the lifestyle (recently or long ago)
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Married, divorced, separated, or questioning
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Religious, secular, or anywhere in between
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Women who feel empowered, fulfilled, misunderstood, regretful, or conflicted about the experience
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Willingness to share personal story on camera
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Open to participants from various locations
Compensation Details
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Compensation details to be discussed with selected participants
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Opportunity to be featured in a professionally produced documentary series
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All inquiries kept confidential