Marathon Runners & Crowd Extras Casting Call for Sports Film Re-Creation
Job Description
A production is casting background performers to recreate key moments from a marathon journey, including start-line scenes with elite athletes and an emotional finish-line sequence. Talent will portray marathon runners (elite and fun runners) and energetic supporters in a finish-line crowd to help build an uplifting, cinematic atmosphere.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a marathon runner or enthusiastic supporter on camera for key race-day scenes.
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Follow direction from the production team and maintain continuity across takes.
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Arrive camera-ready and match the requested “early 2000s” (2003-style) look as closely as possible.
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Participate in light action such as running, reacting, cheering, and crowd movement as directed.
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Maintain professionalism on set and cooperate with cast, crew, and other background talent.
Requirements
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Must be comfortable being filmed in public, outdoor conditions.
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Ability to take direction, remain focused, and repeat actions for multiple takes.
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For runner roles: must be able to jog/run comfortably as needed for scenes.
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Must be able to provide your own wardrobe that fits the requested early-2000s marathon vibe (guidance/mood board referenced by production).
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Reliable transportation to set.
Compensation Details
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Unpaid role
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Reasonable travel expenses covered
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Water and light refreshments provided
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Job Responsibilities
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- Four female-presenting and two male-presenting performers.
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Job Description
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Job Responsibilities
- Work as a regular stand-in for a main actor.
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- Maintain reliable availability throughout the production period.
Requirements
- Male talent.
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Compensation
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Job Description
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Job Responsibilities
- Appear as a dating-show contestant on the comedy series
- Take part in filmed dating segments and comedic moments
- Bring natural personality and humor to the screen
Requirements
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Job Description
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Job Responsibilities
- Appear as a courtroom background performer (jury member, spectator, officer, lawyer, or reporter)
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Requirements
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Job Responsibilities
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Requirements
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Compensation
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Job Responsibilities
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- Apply by email for more information
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- £700 for the one-day shoot
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Job Responsibilities
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Requirements
- Woman, 40 to 50, rugged and weathered look
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Job Responsibilities
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Job Description
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Job Responsibilities
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- Follow the director’s guidance to support the period setting.
- Collaborate with fellow performers and the production team during filming.
Requirements
- Women to portray settlers and men to portray soldiers.
- Be based in Florida or surrounding states and available to film in Florida.
- Reenactment, horseback riding, or period weapons experience is a plus.
- Submit current photos, relevant experience, film credits, and your city and state.
Compensation
- Paid, nonunion roles.
Job Description
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Job Responsibilities
- Stand in for principal actors during lighting and camera setups
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Requirements
- Men and women, ages 18 to 70
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