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Documentary Film Casting Call for South Asian Actors

South Asian Girl for Documentary Film

Job Description
A documentary film production is casting a young South Asian girl for a featured role in an upcoming project filming in the New York tri-state area. The film will explore a compelling story connected to a notable cultural figure, and producers are seeking a child who can naturally portray a character around early childhood age. This role requires comfort in water scenes, making swimming ability essential. It’s a meaningful opportunity for a young performer to be part of a professionally produced documentary.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a child character in a documentary-style production

  • Participate in scenes that may include water or swimming moments

  • Follow direction from the director and production team

  • Maintain focus and professionalism during filming

  • Collaborate with cast and crew during the shoot

Requirements

  • South Asian girl who appears approximately 6–7 years old

  • Must be able to swim

  • Must be based in the New York tri-state area

  • Must have a valid New York work permit

  • Comfortable performing on camera and following direction

Compensation

  • Paid acting opportunity in a documentary film

  • Professional on-set experience in a feature documentary project

  • Opportunity to work with an experienced production team

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A paid short documentary is seeking real people in the Charlotte area to share authentic stories about their lives, work, education, and plans for the future. The project will explore the choices people are making about their next steps, particularly while navigating challenging economic circumstances. This is not an acting opportunity and there are no scripts. Casting is focused on genuine experiences and perspectives from high school students, recent graduates, people building their careers, and individuals considering or currently making a career change.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate in a short documentary as yourself.
  • Share your real experiences, goals, challenges, and plans for the future.
  • Discuss topics related to education, employment, career development, or career changes.
  • Speak naturally and honestly on camera without a scripted performance.

Requirements

  • Must be based in the Charlotte area.
  • Seeking real people rather than actors.
  • High school students and recent graduates are encouraged to submit.
  • Career builders and career changers are encouraged to submit.
  • Must be comfortable sharing personal perspectives and future goals on camera.

Compensation

  • $500 for participants selected for the final shoot.

Job Description

An untitled documentary about kids and cinema is casting two young boys for a short filmed segment in West Hollywood, Los Angeles. The documentary will feature children talking naturally about their experiences going to the movies and their thoughts about cinema. The production is open to child actors, models, as well as kids without professional experience who are comfortable speaking and appearing on camera.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear in a short documentary segment about kids and cinema.
  • Talk naturally on camera about going to the movies.
  • Follow simple direction from the production team.
  • Participate comfortably in an approximately 30-minute filming session.

Requirements

  • Boys ages 8 and under.
  • Must be based in the Los Angeles area.
  • Must be comfortable speaking and appearing on camera.
  • Child actors, models, and children without professional experience are welcome.
  • Non-union opportunity.

Compensation

  • Unpaid.

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04-16-2026

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