Individuals with Experience in the UK Judicial System, Prisons, or Incarceration for Feature Film
Job Details:
Heather Basten Casting is seeking individuals with firsthand experience in the UK judicial system, incarceration, or prisons for an upcoming feature film. Your unique insights and experiences will play a vital role in bringing authenticity and depth to this project.
Job Responsibilities:
- Participate in the film’s development, offering authentic input regarding the UK judicial system, incarceration, or prison life.
- If selected for an acting role, portray realistic characters based on your lived experiences.
- Collaborate with the creative team to ensure accurate representation of legal and penal systems.
Requirements:
- Experience: Applicants must have personal experience with the UK judicial system, incarceration, or prisons.
- Location: UK-based applicants only.
- Open to Non-Actors: No prior acting experience required.
Compensation:
- Competitive pay based on role and involvement.
- All travel and accommodation (if required) will be covered by production.
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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