Casting Call – Background Extras for Park Scene in Short Film
Job Description
An inspiring new short film is seeking a small group of background extras to help bring a vibrant park scene to life. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to gain on-set experience, contribute to a creative storytelling process, and work alongside an experienced production team. No prior acting experience is needed—just energy, reliability, and a positive attitude.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray everyday pedestrians in a lively park environment
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Follow direction to maintain scene continuity and natural background action
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Create an authentic park atmosphere that supports the story’s tone
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Participate in a 6–7 hour outdoor shoot
Requirements
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Open to all backgrounds and experience levels
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Must be available for a single-day shoot
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Enthusiastic, dependable, and comfortable working outdoors
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Headshot and availability must be submitted in advance
Compensation
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Unpaid role
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IMDb credit and on-set meals provided
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Opportunity to be part of a professional production and earn exposure
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Job Description
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Portray juke joint patrons, including dancers, drinkers, and social extras
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Collaborate with the production team to help create a vibrant, authentic environment
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Remain professional and enthusiastic throughout filming
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Must be comfortable wearing 1930s–40s vintage-style wardrobe
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No prior acting experience required
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Paid background role, rate provided upon booking
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Job Description
A highly stylized psychological horror short film is seeking featured extras to appear in two key sequences. The project has a dreamlike and unsettling tone, drawing inspiration from Mulholland Drive, The Substance, and Black Swan with a dark body-horror twist.
Job Responsibilities
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Participate as featured extras in major sequences
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Follow direction from the director and crew to capture the eerie, atmospheric tone
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Contribute to the collaborative and artistic nature of the set
Requirements
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Must be 18 or older
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Comfortable working on a micro-budget independent project
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Able to travel to La Habra Heights, CA (45 minutes from Los Angeles)
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Must be available for the scheduled shoot date
Compensation
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Unpaid role
Job Description
A short film is seeking 15 featured extras to join the cast. This is a great opportunity for actors and performers who want to gain on-set experience and build their portfolio. Talent will be featured in key background roles with potential interaction in scenes.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray assigned featured extra roles with professionalism
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Follow direction from the film’s production team
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Be prepared for full shooting days with potential retakes
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Maintain punctuality and availability during scheduled shoot times
Requirements
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Men and women, ages 25–40
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Open to all ethnicities
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Must be reliable and punctual
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Any golf experience or ability to swing a golf club is a plus
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Comfortable being directed on set
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Must provide 3 recent photos, height, sizes, phone number, and Instagram link with submission
Compensation
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$250 for an 8-hour shoot day
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$200 for a 5-hour shoot day