Real People for Documentary Project

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.

Casting Call: Nationwide Search for Men & Women (Teens to Early 30s)

Job Overview:
Shed Productions is currently casting nationwide for a documentary-style project focused on individuals and their friend groups who are challenging cultural or religious norms. If you and your friends are living lives that defy the traditional expectations of your community, and you’re ready to share your unique story, we want to hear from you!

Job Responsibilities:

• Share your personal and group experiences on camera, focusing on how your lifestyle pushes against societal, cultural, or religious norms.
• Provide insight into how your choices are viewed as “taboo” within your community or upbringing.
• Collaborate with the production team to tell your story in an authentic and engaging way.
• Be open and candid about your experiences, emotions, and challenges in a safe, supportive environment.

Requirements:

• Open to women and men in their teens to early 30s.
• Must be part of a friend group that is breaking away from cultural or religious expectations or taboos.
• Comfortable sharing personal and potentially sensitive experiences on camera.
• Nationwide search; submissions accepted from anywhere in the U.S.
• Must have a strong and compelling story related to defying norms or expectations in your community.

Compensation:

• Compensation details will be discussed upon selection and will vary based on role and participation.

Casting Call: Parents Buying Their Child’s First Smartphone for Documentary

Job Description:
Tiffany Company Casting is seeking Chicagoland area parents who are planning to purchase their child’s first smartphone within the next year to participate in an exciting new documentary project. This documentary will explore the pivotal moment when kids receive their first smartphones from their families, offering a unique look at this modern rite of passage.

We are looking for parents who want to share their experience and thoughts about this significant milestone, as well as capture the emotions and reactions of both the parents and children involved.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in filmed interviews discussing your thoughts and experiences around purchasing your child’s first smartphone.
• Allow the documentary crew to capture the moment when your child receives their first smartphone, including their reactions and your interactions with them.
• Share your family’s views on technology, parenting, and the impact of smartphones on children.
• Be comfortable having your family featured in a documentary setting.

Requirements:

• Parents based in the Chicagoland area.
• Must be planning to purchase your child’s first smartphone within the next year.
• Open to sharing personal experiences and opinions on camera.
• Families with children of any age (as long as this is their first smartphone).

Compensation:

• Compensation will be provided for participation. Exact details will be shared upon selection.
• A chance to be part of a unique documentary that captures a meaningful family moment.

Casting Call: Family-Owned Businesses for High-Energy Docuseries

Job Description:

Kismet Media is looking for dynamic, multi-generational family-owned businesses to star in an upcoming high-energy docuseries. We are searching for real families who are at a crossroads, whether they are expanding, making a major shift, or passing the reins to the next generation. This is an incredible opportunity to share your family’s legacy and journey with the world.

Job Responsibilities:

• Share the story and journey of your family-owned business, including challenges, successes, and transitions.
• Participate in interviews and on-camera interactions that highlight the dynamics and operations of your business.
• Collaborate with the production team to ensure the documentary captures the true essence of your business and family.
• Provide insights into the challenges and opportunities your family business is currently facing.

Requirements:

• Must be a multi-generational family-owned business experiencing change, such as expansion, a shift in direction, or succession planning.
• Willingness to openly share your business story and family dynamics with a national audience.
• Comfortable being on camera and participating in a documentary-style production.
• Must be able to provide photos and details of the family and business for pre-screening purposes.

Compensation:

• The opportunity to have your family business featured in a nationally broadcast docuseries.
• Showcase your business to a wider audience and potentially gain recognition for your family’s legacy.
• Compensation and additional benefits will be discussed with selected families during the selection process.

Casting Call for Real New Yorkers in Various Disputes (Workplace, Pets, Neighbors, Landlords/Tenants/Roommates)

Job Description: We are casting real New Yorkers who are currently involved in different types of disputes and are willing to undergo free conflict mediation for an upcoming documentary produced by Darren Aronofsky’s Protozoa Pictures. Whether you’re in a workplace disagreement, a conflict over a pet, an issue with a neighbor, or a dispute with a landlord, tenant, or roommate, this is an opportunity to participate in a meaningful project while working towards resolution through professional mediation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in on-camera conflict mediation sessions to resolve your current dispute.
• Openly share and discuss your conflict, whether it’s related to your workplace, a pet, a neighbor, or living arrangements.
• Collaborate with mediators and the production team to help resolve the issue while being filmed.
• Be professional and cooperative during the filming and mediation process.

Requirements:

• Must be a New York resident currently involved in one of the following disputes:
  • Workplace disputes
  • Disputes over pets
  • Conflicts with neighbors
  • Disputes with landlords, tenants, or roommates
• Willing to participate in conflict mediation on camera.
• Open to sharing the details of your conflict and experience as part of the documentary.
• Comfortable with being filmed and having your experience documented.

Compensation:

• Free professional conflict mediation provided as part of the documentary.
• Additional compensation for participation in the documentary (details to be discussed during the casting process).
• An opportunity to resolve your conflict while being part of a high-profile, meaningful project.