CASTING CHURCHGOERS & CHOIR FOR NEW GOSPEL TV MOVIE!
CASTING PAID BACKGROUND TALENT 4/27 IN ATL AREA!
Destination Casting is excited to announce we are accepting submissions for paid, stand ins, background and featured talent to work as local hires in the Atlanta GA area!
NOW CASTING THE FOLLOWING BACKGROUND TALENT…
CONGREGATION & CHOIR MEMBERS
- Any ethnicity Males or Females
- Ages: 18+
- MUST have Sunday best attire!
BG Rate: $130/12+ot
- Paid in the form of check via payroll company within 4-6 weeks
- Virtual voucher completed via Castifi (Now called Everyset!)
- Must have valid identification to work in the US
Shoot Dates: WEDNESDAY 4/27/2022
- All dates subject to change
- Shoots can last -/+12hours
- Must have open availability as talent may work multiple days between these dates
Shoot Location: Hiram/Dallas GA (area)
- Some locations may not be within perimeter or on Marta line
- Talent must be able to work as a local hire
- Exact locations will not be released until the day prior to shoot day
MANDATORY COVID-19 TESTING: UPON ARRIVAL
- MUST test with Production prior to being allowed on set
- MINORS: 1 GUARDIAN MUST TEST TO BE ALLOWED TO BE ON SET
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