Casting Call Job Description
Casting Call: Extras for Music Video
Job Details: We are casting for various roles to appear as extras in a new, exciting music video. This casting call includes multiple roles that require different looks and attributes. The shoot will occur over two days, with specific requirements for each role as follows:
November 18 Roles:
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Strong Army Men Lookalikes
- Job Responsibilities: Portray the role of army men with physicality and presence; participate in scenes requiring a show of strength and endurance.
- Requirements: Male, age between 28-40 years old, physically fit and able to portray an army man convincingly.
- Compensation: $350 for up to 13 hours of shooting.
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Alien-Painted Thin Woman
- Job Responsibilities: Have body paint applied to create an alien-like appearance; perform in scenes requiring dramatic and unconventional movements.
- Requirements: Female, very thin, age between 25-35 years old, comfortable with full-body paint and portraying non-human characters.
- Compensation: $500 for 12 hours of shooting.
November 19 Roles:
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Middle Eastern Look Extras
- Job Responsibilities: Appear in background and group scenes, portraying characters or crowds as directed.
- Requirements: Men and women, ages 25-60, with a Middle Eastern look.
- Compensation: $290 for 12 hours of shooting.
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Tall Middle Eastern Man
- Job Responsibilities: Feature in scenes requiring a prominent, tall male figure with a Middle Eastern look.
- Requirements: Male, 50 years old, tall, with a Middle Eastern look.
- Compensation: $380 for 12 hours of shooting.
General Requirements for All Roles:
- Must be legally able to work in the country where the video is being shot.
- Must be punctual, reliable, and have a good work ethic.
- Comfortable with long hours of shooting.
- Must follow the wardrobe and makeup guidelines as provided by the production team.
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