KENDALL COOPER CASTING
SEEKING EXTRAS FOR FEATURE FILM – WASHINGTON D.C.
Kendall Cooper Casting is back in the DMV area now casting for a new project!
This feature film is shooting in Washington, DC, May 2nd, 3rd and 4th!
The casting team is looking for interesting people of all types to play various extra roles.
Seeking a diverse group of all different ethnicities, ages, genders, sizes and types.
Filming will generally be a 12+ hour commitment for each day of work.
Most roles work only one of the filming dates.
A member of the Kendall Cooper Casting team will contact you via the email address you provide in your submission if you are selected for a role. If you are interested please submit ASAP, the casting team will be showing photos to the director for selections first thing next week.
All extra work and testing is paid. Local hire only, no travel or housing provided. Seeking SAG and Non-Union talent for background roles. Production is also seeking experienced SAG stand-ins.
Mandatory local COVID testing will be required before any in-person work. Testing will be provided by production. All extras will need Zone A COVID clearance. All Zone A cast and crew will be required to show proof of vaccination AND booster ahead of any in-person work.
Both vaccination and booster are required for Zone A covid clearance. PPE/Masks and other COVID-19 protocols are in place to ensure the safety of all cast and crew. Masks will be required at all times, except when appearing on camera.
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