Casting Call: Real People for Documentary Project (No On-Camera Experience Required)
Job Description: We are seeking real people from all walks of life for a new documentary project. If you are tired of the challenges we face today, such as depression, rising rent, healthcare costs, technology, or social judgment, we want to hear your story. No previous acting or on-camera experience is needed, as this project focuses on real, authentic voices. Your participation will involve a 3-4 hour interview session where you will have the chance to share what you are “sick of” in society today.
Job Responsibilities:
- Participate in a 3 to 4-hour interview session.
- Share your personal experiences and perspectives on various social, economic, or personal issues.
- Contribute to a documentary project that seeks to explore and understand shared discontent in society.
Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Open to all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious backgrounds, and financial backgrounds.
- Must have flexibility in your day-to-day schedule to accommodate interview times.
- Must not have been cast in a speaking role for a film or TV project before.
- Passionate about sharing your perspective on the challenges people face in today’s world.
Compensation:
- $1200 for participation in a 3-4 hour interview session.
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