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Reparations Documentary Casting Call for School Kids

Casting Call: School Kids for Documentary 

Job Description:
We are casting for featured background roles as school kids in an upcoming documentary being filmed in the Nashville, TN area (Brentwood). The scene involves young students at an African American school in the 1960s during a tense and historically significant moment. The students will be part of a reenactment where antagonists arrive at the school, creating an emotionally charged atmosphere.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Portray students at an African American school during the 1960s.
  • Participate in a scene that involves a confrontation with antagonists who are threatening the school.
  • Follow the direction of the production team to accurately convey the emotions and reactions of the students during this historical event.
  • Maintain professionalism on set, particularly given the sensitive nature of the subject matter.

Requirements:

  • Black girls and boys, aged 7 to 10 years old.
  • Must be comfortable working in a scene with sensitive historical content.
  • Parent or guardian must accompany the child on set and remain with them at all times.
  • Must be able to work locally in the Nashville, TN (Brentwood) area; no transportation or accommodation will be provided.
  • Must be available for the full day of shooting, with a tentative call time in the early morning (5:00am-6:00am).

Compensation:

  • Rate: $125 for up to an 8-hour day.
  • The opportunity to be part of an important and educational documentary, portraying a pivotal moment in history.

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Job Responsibilities

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  • Real dad and daughter pair only (no pairings of unrelated individuals)

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Job Responsibilities

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  • Attend a required costume fitting before shoot day

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Job Responsibilities

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Job Responsibilities

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09-28-2024

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