Casting for Documentary Series “Into the Void” – Death Metal Musicians Needed
Job Description
A documentary series is seeking non-union actors for a project based on the life of legendary death metal musician Chuck Schuldiner. This production is looking for talent to portray Chuck and his bandmates during the 1980s. The series will highlight the evolution of death metal and Schuldiner’s impact on the genre.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray either Chuck Schuldiner or band members in the documentary
- Perform on set in historically accurate recreations of key moments in Schuldiner’s life
- Play guitar, drums, or bass for performance scenes
- Collaborate with the production team to ensure an authentic portrayal
Requirements
- Must be a non-union performer
- Must reside in the Greater Toronto Area and pay taxes in Ontario
- Chuck Schuldiner Role: Male, white, long brown hair (or willing to wear a wig), age 34 appearance, must play guitar and be familiar with heavy metal music
- Band Members Role: Male, any ethnicity, mid-30s, must play guitar, bass, or drums, and have a “heavy metal” look
- Facial hair alterations may be required
- Some roles may require actors to portray multiple characters
Compensation
- Hero roles: $350 per filming day
- Background roles: $300 per filming day
- Professional credit in a high-profile documentary series
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Documentary Re-Enactment Actress (Late 30s–Early 40s)
Job Description
A documentary production is urgently seeking an actress to portray a real person in re-enactment scenes. This is a non-union, paid role for talent who can match a specific look and bring authenticity to scripted moments. While the role involves speaking lines on set, the final project will use the real subject’s voice, so your recorded audio will not be used.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a real-life subject in documentary re-enactment scenes
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Perform scripted lines for on-camera realism (audio will not be used in final edit)
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Follow direction from the director and re-enactment team
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Maintain continuity and match the requested look throughout filming
Requirements
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Female, late 30s to early 40s
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Caucasian
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Dark hair
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Plus-sized
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Must closely resemble the subject’s physicality from the provided reference image
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Must be able to work as a local hire in Montreal
Compensation
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$500 (half-day shoot)
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Non-union role
Casting Melbourne-Based Teens for a Short Documentary
Job Description:
Nick Hamon Casting and @swag.film are seeking Melbourne-based teens aged 17–19 for a paid short documentary exploring the experiences of young people today. This opportunity is open to all genders, with no acting experience necessary. The production aims to feature real people willing to talk about their lives on camera.
Job Responsibilities:
- Share personal stories and experiences as part of a documentary.
- Be comfortable speaking about yourself on camera.
- Collaborate with the production team to authentically represent your perspective.
Requirements:
- Teens aged 17–19, based in Melbourne.
- Open to all genders.
- No acting experience required.
- Willingness to be honest, open, and authentic on camera.
- Availability for filming in January 2025.
Compensation Details:
- This is a paid opportunity (details provided upon selection).