Casting Call: Background Actor
Job Details: Taylormade Casting is seeking diverse background actors for multiple roles in an upcoming filming project. No fittings will be required for these roles. Actors are asked to submit their availability for the listed filming dates, and roles will be assigned based on the best fit. Successful candidates will be notified via text message if they are being considered for a role.
Roles Available:
- Customers (with and without bicycles and cars)
- Camera Operators
- Detectives
- Doctors
- Journalists/Reporters (with and without cars)
- Nurses
- Officials (Senior roles)
- Police Officers
- Pedestrians/Civilians (with and without cars)
- Patients
- Photographers
- Clerical Workers (Secretaries)
- Restaurant Employees
- Visitors
- Volunteers
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform role-specific background actions as directed.
- Maintain professionalism on set at all times.
- Be available for the entire shooting schedule as booked.
- Follow directions from the director and crew.
Requirements:
- Age: 18 to 100+
- Gender: All
- Ethnicity: All
- Must be available for all booked filming dates.
- Ability to follow direction and act in a background capacity.
- No previous acting experience is required, but professionalism on set is a must.
Compensation:
- $140 per 12-hour shift.
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