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1970s Square Dancers for Netflix TV Series

Job Description

A Netflix television series is seeking experienced square dancers to work as special ability background performers for scenes set during the 1970s. The production is looking for adults ages 18 and older with square dance training or professional experience who can authentically perform period-appropriate dancing on camera. Filming will take place in the Bolton Landing and Lake George area of New York, with scenes portraying the Adirondacks during the summer of the 1970s. Selected performers must also attend an in-person period costume fitting in Newburgh, New York.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform authentic square dancing as a special ability background performer.
• Help recreate a lively 1970s Adirondacks summer setting.
• Execute square dance movements confidently and consistently on camera.
• Follow choreography, blocking, and direction from the production team.
• Wear vintage 1960s and 1970s period wardrobe provided by production.
• Attend a required in-person costume fitting.
• Maintain professionalism throughout a full production day or night.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Square dance training or professional square dancing experience required.
• Must be comfortable performing square dancing on camera.
• Must be able to work in the Bolton Landing/Lake George, New York area.
• Must attend an in-person costume fitting in Newburgh, New York.
• Full-day availability is required for filming.
• Must be prepared for filming that may continue late at night or past midnight.
• Must be able to work in vintage 1970s period wardrobe.

Compensation

• $241 for 8 hours as a special ability background dancer.
• Costume fittings are paid.

Job Description

A short film titled “Holy Water” is seeking background actors to portray attendees at a wake in Los Angeles. Selected extras will appear in funeral home scenes and help create an authentic, respectful atmosphere for the production. Talent should be comfortable portraying funeral guests and wearing appropriate formal or funeral attire.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an attendee at a wake in a short film.
• Perform natural background actions and reactions during funeral home scenes.
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams.
• Maintain a respectful and appropriate demeanor throughout filming.
• Work professionally alongside cast, crew, and other background performers.

Requirements

• Must be available to work in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles.
• Must be comfortable portraying a guest attending a wake.
• Must have appropriate funeral or formal attire.
• Able to follow on-set direction and perform naturally on camera.
• Professional and reliable throughout production.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Meals and craft services will be provided throughout the production day

Corporate Professionals and Family Members for Background Roles

Job Description

A production is seeking background actors to portray distinguished corporate professionals, business executives, white-collar workers, and family members in Senoia, Georgia. Corporate roles are open to talent of all ethnicities, while family roles are seeking Caucasian men and women who can portray relatives of an actor. Selected performers may also have opportunities to work additional production days.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray corporate professionals, business types, white-collar workers, or family members in background scenes.
• Perform naturally and authentically according to the assigned character type.
• Follow blocking and direction from the production team.
• Maintain professional behavior and continuity throughout filming.
• Be prepared for potential additional filming days.

Requirements

• Corporate and business roles: Men and women ages 20s–70s.
• Corporate and business roles are open to all ethnicities.
• Family member roles: Caucasian men and women ages 18–70s.
• Must convincingly portray the assigned professional or family character.
• Must be available to work in Senoia, Georgia.
• Reliable and comfortable following direction on a professional production set.

Compensation

• $182 for 12 hours.

Female Waitress for Political Commercial

Job Description

A non-union political advertising project is seeking a female actor to portray a small-town waitress in a principal role filming in Central Wisconsin. The production is looking for a Caucasian woman in her 20s–30s who can deliver scripted political commentary naturally and confidently on camera. The commercial supports Republican political advertising and includes content critical of Democratic candidates. Travel expenses and accommodations are provided for selected talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a small-town waitress in a principal speaking role.
• Deliver scripted political commentary naturally and convincingly on camera.
• Take direction from the director and production team.
• Maintain strong character work and continuity throughout filming.
• Perform professionally during the commercial production.

Requirements

• Female actor in her 20s–30s.
• Caucasian.
• Must be able to portray a small-town waitress.
• Strong on-camera acting and dialogue delivery skills.
• Must be comfortable appearing in partisan political advertising.
• Must be comfortable with advertising that attacks or rebuts Democratic political messaging.
• Non-union talent.
• Must be able to travel to Central Wisconsin for filming.

Compensation

• $750 session rate for up to 6 hours, less agency fees.
• $1,250 usage fee, less agency fees.
• Round-trip airfare provided.
• Hotel accommodations provided.
• $50 per diem provided.

Latina Wife and Mother for Featured TV Role

Job Description

A television production is seeking a classy Latina or mixed-heritage Latina woman to portray a wife and mother in her 50s for a paid, non-speaking featured role. Casting is looking for women ages 47–59 who can bring a polished, authentic, and natural presence to the character. The role requires two filming days plus a separate still photography shoot and is open to talent local to Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, and states bordering Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a wife and mother in a featured, non-speaking television role.
• Deliver natural reactions and expressions without scripted dialogue.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Maintain character and continuity across multiple filming days.
• Participate in a separate still photography shoot.
• Work professionally during extended production hours, including overnight filming.

Requirements

• Latina or mixed-heritage Latina woman.
• Ages 47–59.
• Must be able to convincingly portray a wife and mother in her 50s.
• Polished, classy, and natural on-camera presence.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or neighboring states bordering Illinois.
• Must be available for two filming days and one still photography shoot.
• Acting experience is welcomed but not required.
• Comfortable working an overnight production schedule.

Compensation

• This is a paid non-speaking featured role.

Male Background Actors for Special Suit Roles

Job Description

A production is seeking male background actors to portray characters requiring special wardrobe suits for filming in Senoia, Georgia. This paid casting opportunity is open to men of all ethnicities, ages 20s–40s, who meet the required height and weight specifications for the production’s specialty costumes. Selected performers may have the opportunity to return for multiple filming days.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a background actor in scenes requiring specialized wardrobe suits.
• Wear production-provided specialty costumes during filming.
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.
• Be available for potential additional production days.

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 20s–40s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Height between 5’5″ and 5’10”.
• Must weigh 180 lbs. or less.
• Must be able to comfortably fit into the production’s special suits.
• Must be able to work in Senoia, Georgia.
• Professional, reliable, and able to follow on-set direction.

Compensation

• $182 for 12 hours.

Correctional Officer Background Actors

Job Description

A television production is seeking men and women to portray correctional officers in upcoming prison scenes filming in the Chicago area. Casting directors are looking for performers who can authentically portray professional correctional officers and authority figures. Talent must be local to Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or nearby states bordering Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a correctional officer in prison scenes for a television production.
• Perform naturally as an authority figure within a correctional facility setting.
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams.
• Maintain professional behavior and continuity throughout filming.
• Participate in a wardrobe fitting as required by production.

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 20s–60s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Male talent must be clean-shaven with short hair.
• Must be able to authentically portray a correctional officer.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or neighboring states bordering Illinois.
• Must be comfortable working in prison-themed scenes.
• Must be professional, reliable, and able to follow on-set direction.

Compensation

• This is a paid background acting opportunity.

Job Description

A non-union commercial filming in the Toronto and Mississauga area is casting kids who own a complete set of hockey equipment. This opportunity is seeking young talent who can arrive prepared with the required gear and participate comfortably in a professional commercial production.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in hockey-themed scenes for a commercial.
• Wear and use personal hockey equipment during filming.
• Follow on-set instructions from the production team.
• Participate professionally and comfortably during the shoot.
• Arrive prepared with all required hockey gear.

Requirements

• Kids ages 10–14.
• Must own full hockey gear.
• Required equipment includes skates, helmet with cage/shield, gloves, pads, and hockey stick.
• Child’s age must be included in the submission.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $350 per day.
• Approximately 10 hours of work plus a one-hour lunch.
• Overtime paid if applicable.
• 15% agency commission applies to booked work.

Job Description

A non-union commercial filming in Toronto or Mississauga is seeking kids who are comfortable playing road hockey. The production is looking for young talent who can naturally perform hockey actions and confidently participate in active scenes on camera. Selected talent should have practical road hockey experience and their own required equipment.

Job Responsibilities

• Play road hockey naturally during commercial filming.
• Perform hockey movements and actions as directed.
• Participate comfortably in active on-camera scenes.
• Follow instructions from the production team.
• Bring required personal equipment for filming.

Requirements

• Kids ages 12–15.
• Must be comfortable playing road hockey.
• Must own a road hockey stick and running shoes.
• Child’s age must be included in the submission.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $350 per day.
• Approximately 10 hours of work plus a one-hour lunch.
• Overtime paid if applicable.
• 15% agency commission applies to booked work.

Job Description

A non-union commercial filming in the Toronto and Mississauga area is casting kids who are confident rollerbladers. The production is looking for young talent who can skate, stop, and comfortably play with a ball while moving. Selected talent will perform active rollerblading sequences on camera and must have their own required equipment.

Job Responsibilities

• Rollerblade confidently during commercial filming.
• Perform skating and stopping movements as directed.
• Play with a ball while moving on rollerblades.
• Follow instructions from the production team.
• Bring required personal equipment to the shoot.

Requirements

• Kids ages 10–14.
• Must be confident rollerblading.
• Able to skate, stop, and play with a ball while moving.
• Must own rollerblades, a hockey stick, helmet, and protective gear.
• Child’s age must be included in the submission.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $350 per day.
• Approximately 10 hours of work plus a one-hour lunch.
• Overtime paid if applicable.
• 15% agency commission applies to booked work.

Job Description

A non-union commercial filming in the Toronto and Mississauga area is casting male and female hockey players who can skate confidently and handle a puck while moving. The production is seeking talent ages 17–40 with practical hockey skills, including controlled starts, stops, skating, and puck handling. Team or league experience should be included when applying.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform hockey actions naturally for a commercial production.
• Skate confidently while handling a puck.
• Perform starts, stops, and other hockey movements as directed.
• Bring and use personal hockey equipment for filming.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout the shoot.

Requirements

• Male and female talent ages 17–40.
• Must be able to play hockey and skate well.
• Confident with starts, stops, and puck handling while moving.
• Must own a hockey stick and full hockey gear, including skates, helmet with cage/shield, gloves, and pads.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $350 per day.
• Approximately 10 hours of work plus a one-hour lunch.
• Overtime paid if applicable.
• 15% agency commission applies to booked work.

Children and Teen Background Actors for Limited Series

Job Description

A new limited television series inspired by the true story of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster is seeking children and teens to work as paid background actors in Atlanta, Georgia. Young performers will help recreate everyday life from the 1970s through the late 1980s, appearing in scenes involving families, neighborhoods, schools, community events, airports, celebrations, memorials, and crowds. A variety of ages, looks, and personalities are encouraged, and previous acting or on-set experience is not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a background actor in scenes set during the 1970s and 1980s.
• Help create authentic family, school, neighborhood, and community environments.
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams.
• Maintain appropriate behavior and focus while working on a professional set.
• Participate in wardrobe fittings when booked and required.
• Perform naturally alongside other background actors and cast members.

Requirements

• Open to children and teens.
• No previous acting or on-set experience is required.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Must be comfortable appearing on camera in period-specific scenes.
• Must be able to follow production instructions and on-set direction.
• Minors will work only the hours legally permitted for their age.

Compensation

• $182 for 10 hours of filming.
• $28 for a 2-hour fitting.
• Rate still applies when minors work fewer hours due to legal working-hour restrictions.