Music Video New Mexico Casting Call for (GENERAL BACKGROUND EXTRAS)

Child Role (Featured Background)

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series is casting child talent for a featured background role in an on-camera reenactment scene. This paid opportunity is for young performers who can follow direction well and appear naturally on camera. Talent will be featured walking through a mall environment as part of surveillance-style footage.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a featured child in a mall/surveillance-style scene

• Follow direction for movement, timing, and continuity

• Remain calm, focused, and professional while filming

• Work cooperatively with the production team on set

Requirements

• Black male, ages 8–10

• Able to follow simple directions and stay engaged on set

• Must be accompanied by a parent/guardian as required

• Reliable and available for the scheduled shoot time

Compensation

• $100/day

Townspeople With Cars (Background Role)

Job Description
A production is seeking men and women to portray townspeople with their personal vehicles for a paid on-camera background opportunity. This role is perfect for talent who can bring natural, everyday energy to a scene while featuring their car on camera. Vehicles must meet specific color requirements, and you should be ready to provide accurate vehicle details.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a townsperson in a background scene with your personal vehicle

• Drive, park, or stage your car on camera as directed by production

• Follow direction for timing, movement, and continuity on set

• Arrive camera-ready and remain professional throughout the workday

Requirements

• Any gender, any ethnicity, ages 18+

• Must have a vehicle that is NOT red, black, or white

• Must be comfortable having your vehicle used on camera

• Able to provide the year, color, make, and model of your car

• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow on-set direction

Compensation

• Guaranteed $96 for 8 hours

• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours

• Additional $35 car bump

Mall Security Officer (Featured Role)

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series is casting a Mall Security Officer for a featured on-camera scene. This paid role is a great fit for talent who can portray a professional, observant security presence and react naturally while assisting law enforcement. You’ll appear on camera as the person who shows footage to police, so a grounded, believable performance is important.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a mall security officer in a true crime reenactment scene

• Show or reference surveillance footage to law enforcement on camera

• Follow direction for blocking, timing, and continuity

• Maintain a professional, camera-ready look throughout filming

Requirements

• Male

• Comfortable portraying a security professional on camera

• Able to take direction and remain consistent across takes

• Reliable, punctual, and professional on set

Compensation

• $75/day

Officer (Featured Role)

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series is casting an Officer role for filming in Tennessee. This paid on-camera opportunity is for talent who can portray a believable law enforcement presence with a clean-cut, professional look. The role involves scene action where the officer takes a confession, so you should be comfortable performing serious, grounded moments while following direction closely.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a law enforcement officer in a true crime reenactment scene

• Participate in a confession-related scene with focused, realistic reactions

• Follow direction for blocking, timing, and continuity

• Maintain a polished, camera-ready appearance throughout filming

Requirements

• Male, ages 30–40s

• Physically fit with a clean-cut, professional appearance

• Comfortable portraying law enforcement in serious scene work

• Reliable, punctual, and able to take direction well

• Available for a morning call time on the scheduled shoot day

Compensation

• $125/day

Detective (Featured Role)

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series is casting Detective roles (Detective 3 & Detective 4) for filming in Tennessee. This paid on-camera opportunity is ideal for talent who can convincingly portray law enforcement with a strong, professional presence. You should be physically fit, camera-ready, and have professional wardrobe that suits a detective look for a true crime reenactment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a detective in a true crime reenactment for network television

• Follow direction for investigative action, movement, and scene blocking

• Maintain a professional, authoritative on-screen presence

• Arrive set-ready with wardrobe appropriate for a detective role

Requirements

• Male, ages 30–40s

• Physically fit with a clean-cut, professional appearance

• Must have professional wardrobe suitable for a detective

• Reliable and able to take direction well

• Available for likely morning call times on scheduled shoot days

Compensation

• $125/day

Gas Station Attendant (Featured Role)

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series is casting a Gas Station Attendant for a featured on-camera role filming in Tennessee. This paid role is perfect for talent who can deliver a believable, everyday working-person vibe and react naturally in scene moments with detectives. You’ll portray an attendant who shows detectives surveillance footage, so a grounded, realistic performance is key.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a gas station attendant in a true crime reenactment scene

• Interact on camera with detectives and follow direction for timing and blocking

• React naturally and maintain continuity across takes

• Arrive camera-ready with a clean, realistic look for the role

Requirements

• Male, ages 40–50s

• Comfortable performing on camera in a network TV reenactment setting

• Able to take direction and remain professional on set

• Available for a morning call time on the scheduled shoot day

Compensation

• $75/day

Witness (Speaking Role)

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series is seeking talent for Witness roles (Witness 3 & Witness 4). This paid on-camera opportunity is for performers who can deliver natural, believable dialogue while speaking with detectives at the scene. If you’re comfortable taking direction, staying present on camera, and keeping your performance grounded and realistic, this role is a solid way to build TV credits.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a witness who speaks to detectives during a true crime reenactment scene

• Deliver simple, natural dialogue and reactions on camera

• Follow direction for blocking, timing, and continuity

• Maintain a camera-ready look and professional on-set behavior

Requirements

• Any gender, ages 30–50

• Comfortable with dialogue and speaking on camera

• Able to take direction and stay in character during multiple takes

• Reliable and punctual for scheduled call times (likely late morning)

Compensation

• $100/day

Officer (Featured Role)

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series is casting a featured Officer role filming in Tennessee. This paid on-camera opportunity is perfect for talent who can convincingly portray a law enforcement first responder with a confident, professional presence. You should be comfortable handling a prop weapon and able to take direction quickly while staying camera-ready on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a law enforcement officer/first responder in a true crime reenactment

• Follow direction for movement, blocking, and scene actions

• Handle a prop weapon safely and professionally when required

• Maintain a clean-cut, polished on-screen appearance throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Male, 30s

• Physically fit with a clean-cut look

• Comfortable handling a prop weapon

• Comfortable portraying a law enforcement first responder

• Available for an afternoon call time (likely Monday)

Compensation

• $125/day

Witness (Featured Role)

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series is casting a featured Witness role for an on-camera reenactment scene. This paid opportunity is ideal for talent who can deliver natural reactions in intense moments and follow direction closely. The scene includes reacting to the sound of “gunfire,” so performers should be comfortable portraying realistic, heightened emotion while staying professional on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a witness in a true crime reenactment for network television

• React naturally and believably to scripted “gunfire” audio cues

• Follow direction for timing, blocking, and continuity

• Maintain a camera-ready appearance and professional set etiquette

Requirements

• Black female, ages 30–40

• Comfortable reacting to the sound of “gunfire” in a dramatized scene

• Able to take direction well and remain focused during multiple takes

• Reliable, punctual, and ready to work on the scheduled day/time

Compensation

• $150/day

Officer (Featured Role)

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series is casting a featured Officer role filming in Tennessee. This paid on-camera opportunity is ideal for talent who can portray a believable law enforcement presence with a calm, authoritative look. You should be physically fit, clean-cut, and comfortable handling a prop weapon while following direction for scene blocking and action.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a law enforcement officer in a true crime reenactment for network television

• Follow direction for movement, timing, and on-camera blocking

• Safely handle a prop weapon when required

• Maintain a professional, camera-ready appearance throughout filming

Requirements

• Male, age range as specified by the role

• Physically fit with a clean-cut, professional look

• Must be comfortable handling a prop weapon

• Available for an afternoon call time (likely Monday)

• Reliable and able to take direction well

Compensation

• $125/day

EMT (Featured Role)

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series is casting a featured EMT role filming in Tennessee. This paid on-camera opportunity is great for talent who can portray a believable first responder with a calm, professional presence. You should have a clean-cut, physically fit look and be comfortable working on set in fast-paced, scene-driven environments.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an EMT/first responder arriving and working a scene for a true crime reenactment

• Follow direction for scene blocking, reactions, and background action

• Maintain a professional, camera-ready appearance on set

• Work efficiently with cast and crew to support realistic emergency response moments

Requirements

• Physically fit with a clean-cut appearance

• Comfortable portraying a first responder in a dramatic reenactment setting

• Available for an afternoon call time (likely Monday)

• Reliable, punctual, and able to take direction

Compensation

• $125/day

Detective (Featured Role)

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series is seeking talent for a featured Detective role filming in Tennessee. This paid on-camera opportunity is a strong fit for performers who can portray a professional law enforcement presence, take direction well, and maintain a clean-cut, camera-ready look. You should be comfortable handling a prop weapon and have wardrobe that supports a detective-style character.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a detective in a true crime reenactment for network television

• Follow direction for scene blocking, reactions, and investigative action

• Handle a prop weapon safely and professionally when required

• Arrive prepared and maintain a polished, character-appropriate appearance

Requirements

• Any male, ages 30–40s

• Physically fit with a clean-cut look

• Must have professional wardrobe suitable for a detective role

• Comfortable handling a prop weapon

• Available for scheduled call times (likely Monday morning and Tuesday morning)

Compensation

• $150/day