Child Extras – Featured Film (Memphis, TN)
Job Description:
A major feature film is seeking child extras for crowd scenes in Memphis, TN. This is a great opportunity for kids to experience being on set, work alongside industry professionals, and see the magic of filmmaking up close. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and must be local to the Memphis area.
Job Responsibilities:
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Participate in outdoor crowd scenes as part of a diverse group of children
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Follow on-set directions from production staff for blocking and behavior
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Arrive on set camera-ready, dressed in casual, weather-appropriate layers (no bright colors, logos, or white clothing)
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Maintain professionalism and energy throughout the day
Requirements:
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Boys or girls, ages 8–10
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Must be Caucasian
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Must be local to Memphis, TN
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A parent or guardian must accompany the child for the duration of the shoot (parent may also work as background)
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Must be available for the entire shoot day
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Able to provide two recent headshots, clothing sizes, and full availability
Compensation:
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$125 for up to 10 hours
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Paid by check from the payroll company (allow for processing time)
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Portray college students in featured background scenes
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Participate in dance challenges and social interactions
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Maintain continuity and high energy on set
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Female, early 20s
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African American
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Featured background credit
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Job Responsibilities:
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Portray a companion character through actions and expressions
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Contribute voiceover performance as directed
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Work efficiently in a limited shooting schedule
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Male, late 30s
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Caucasian
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Strong character acting skills
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Day player credit
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Job Description:
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Job Responsibilities:
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Portray a college student in key supporting scenes
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Female, 22 years old (or able to portray)
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African American
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Approximately 5’9”
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Supporting role credit
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Portray a college student in supporting scenes
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Deliver natural, expressive performance
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Female, 21 years old (or able to portray)
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Job Description:
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Job Responsibilities:
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Portray a strong, haunting supporting character
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Perform minor stunt sequences
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Portray complex, emotionally layered characters in a suspense/thriller short film
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Non-union actors
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Strong dramatic acting ability
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Comfortable performing in emotionally intense scenes
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Non-union short film credit
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Job Description
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Portray a military-age character in a SAG film
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Deliver scripted dialogue in Russian
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Follow direction from the director and production team
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Be available for filming in Louisville in early March
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Maintain professionalism on set
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Male actor, military age (approximately 20s–40s)
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Fluent Russian speaker
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Job Description
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Portray a lead or supporting character in a short film
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Must be Latina and LA-based (or able to work as LA local)
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Submit for audition sides
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Must fit listed age ranges
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Strong dramatic acting skills
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Available for weekend shoots
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Job Description
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Job Responsibilities
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Perform assigned roles in student short films
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Attend in-person auditions at designated Columbus-area locations
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Collaborate with student directors and production teams
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Participate in scheduled rehearsals and filming dates
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Deliver authentic performances suited to narrative-driven projects
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Must be based in Ohio and able to travel to Columbus and Granville
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Open to male and female actors in the following age ranges:
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Male: 18–22
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Male: 25–35
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Male: 40–60s
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Female: 18–25
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Female: 30–60
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Comfortable working on student film productions
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Reliable transportation to audition and filming locations
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Voice acting experience is a plus but not required
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Unpaid student film opportunity
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On-screen credit for portfolio and resume
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Experience working on multiple short film projects


