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Basketball Players With an NBA Look for Film Production

Job Description

A paid production is seeking skilled basketball players with an authentic NBA-style look for an upcoming project filming in Atlanta, Georgia. This opportunity is ideal for athletic performers with competitive basketball experience who can bring realism and strong on-court presence to the production. Selected talent will participate in a fitting before filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray basketball players in scripted scenes.
• Demonstrate realistic basketball skills during filming.
• Follow direction from the production team and coaching staff.
• Attend the required fitting and filming dates.

Requirements

• Basketball players with an NBA-style appearance.
• Strong basketball playing experience.
• Comfortable performing basketball action on camera.
• Available to work in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Available for a fitting before production.

Compensation

• Paid production opportunity.

Non-Union Background Actors for Subway Passenger Roles

Job Description

A television series is seeking non-union background actors to portray subway passengers in an upcoming production filming in Manhattan, New York. This paid background acting opportunity is open to adults ages 18 and older who can authentically portray everyday commuters in early spring subway scenes. If you’re looking to gain experience on a professional TV set, this is a great opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a realistic subway passenger in background scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team on set.
• Perform naturally in both interior and exterior scenes.
• Maintain continuity throughout filming.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be non-union.
• Comfortable portraying everyday subway commuters.
• Available to work in Manhattan, New York.
• Able to provide employment eligibility documentation if selected.

Compensation

• $187 for up to 10 hours.
• Overtime paid after 10 hours.

Coaches and Team Staff for School Track Meet Scene

Job Description

A paid production is seeking background actors to portray coaches and team staff at a school track meet. This opportunity is ideal for performers who can authentically represent athletic coaches and event personnel in a realistic sports environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a coach or team staff member during filming.
• Follow production direction on set.
• Participate in realistic sports event background scenes.
• Maintain continuity throughout production.

Requirements

• Adult performers.
• Open to all ethnicities, with a strong need for Black/African American talent.
• Professional appearance suitable for coaching or athletic staff roles.
• Available to work in Oshawa.

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity.

Youth Family Members for School Track Meet Scene

Job Description

A paid production is seeking child background actors to portray family members attending a school track meet. This role is perfect for young performers who can naturally portray siblings or relatives cheering on athletes during outdoor scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a young family member at a school track meet.
• Follow production direction during filming.
• Participate in realistic family background scenes.
• Maintain continuity throughout production.

Requirements

• Ages 9–12.
• Open to all ethnicities, with a strong need for Black/African American talent.
• Comfortable working outdoors.
• Available to work in Oshawa.

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity.

School Sports Scene

Job Description

A paid production is seeking young performers to portray track athletes in a school sports scene. This background acting opportunity is open to youth who can convincingly portray student athletes. No track or athletic experience is required.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a student athlete during track meet scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Participate in background sports activities.
• Maintain continuity throughout filming.

Requirements

• Ages 12–16.
• No athletic experience required.
• Open to all ethnicities, with a strong need for Black/African American talent.
• Available to work in Oshawa.

Compensation

• Paid background acting

Adult Family Members With Vehicles for School Track Meet Scene

Job Description

A paid production is seeking adult background actors with their own vehicles to portray family members attending a school track meet. This role is ideal for performers who can provide their own car and authentically portray parents or relatives at a community sporting event.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a family member attending a school track meet.
• Provide your own vehicle for filming if requested.
• Follow production direction throughout the shoot.
• Maintain continuity during background scenes.

Requirements

• Adult performers with access to a personal vehicle.
• Open to all ethnicities, with a strong need for Black/African American talent.
• Comfortable filming outdoors.
• Available to work in Oshawa.

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity.

Adult Family Members for School Track Meet Scene

Job Description

A paid production is seeking adult background actors to portray family members attending a school track meet. This background acting opportunity is open to performers who can authentically portray supportive parents and relatives in an outdoor sports setting. The production is looking for a diverse cast, with a strong representation of Black/African American talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray family members at a school track meet.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Perform natural background interactions during outdoor scenes.
• Maintain continuity throughout filming.

Requirements

• Adult performers.
• Open to all ethnicities, with a strong need for Black/African American talent.
• Comfortable working in an outdoor setting.
• Available to work in Oshawa.

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity.

Child Photo Double for Music Project

Job Description

A paid music project is seeking a child photo double for an upcoming production filming in Brooks, Georgia. This featured photo double opportunity is looking for a child who closely matches the specified physical characteristics to ensure continuity during filming. If your child fits the requested profile, this is an excellent opportunity to gain professional on-set experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a child photo double during production.
• Match the required physical appearance for continuity.
• Follow direction from the production team on set.
• Be available for the scheduled filming day.

Requirements

• Hispanic male or child with an olive skin tone.
• Approximately 5 feet tall.
• Approximately 195 pounds.
• Waist size 36/38.
• Adult shirt size M/L.
• Available to work in Brooks, Georgia.

Compensation

• $210 for up to 12 hours.

Real Families for Aquarium Scene in Music Project

Job Description

A paid music project is seeking real families to portray aquarium visitors in an upcoming production filming in Downtown Atlanta. This director-selected background acting opportunity is open to families of all ethnicities with children between the ages of 6 and 15. If your family enjoys appearing on camera together, this is a great opportunity to work on a professional production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a real family visiting an aquarium.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Perform natural family interactions on camera.
• Maintain continuity throughout background scenes.

Requirements

• Real families with children ages 6–15.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be available to work in Downtown Atlanta.
• Comfortable appearing together in background scenes.

Compensation

• $196 for up to 12 hours for each family member.

Paparazzi Background Actors for Commercial Shoot

Job Description

A paid commercial is seeking background actors to portray paparazzi in an upcoming night shoot in London. This background acting opportunity is open to all genders and ethnicities, ages 25 and older. If you enjoy commercial productions and can bring energy and authenticity to a fast-paced scene, this is a great opportunity to gain on-set experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a paparazzi photographer in commercial scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• React naturally in crowd and red-carpet style scenes.
• Maintain continuity throughout the production.

Requirements

• Ages 25 and older.
• Open to all genders and ethnicities.
• Comfortable participating in a night shoot.
• Available to work in London.

Compensation

• Paid commercial opportunity.

Non-Union Keyboard Player for TV Series Busker Role

Job Description

A television series is seeking a non-union keyboard player for a paid background acting role portraying a subway busker in Manhattan, New York. This opportunity is ideal for performers who own their own keyboard and can authentically portray a street musician in both indoor and outdoor scenes. If you’re a musician looking to gain on-set experience, this is a great chance to appear in a scripted TV production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a subway busker in a television series.
• Bring and use your own keyboard during filming.
• Follow direction from the production team on set.
• Perform naturally in background scenes while maintaining continuity.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be non-union.
• Must own a keyboard and be able to bring it to set.
• Comfortable portraying a subway musician.
• Available to work in Manhattan, New York.

Compensation

• Paid television production opportunity.

Female Background Actor for Coffee Shop Scene

Job Description

A paid background acting opportunity is seeking a Caucasian female to portray a coffee shop patron in an upcoming production filming in Chamblee, Georgia. This non-speaking background role is ideal for performers who can naturally portray everyday café customers in a relaxed, authentic setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a coffee shop patron in background scenes.
• Perform natural actions such as sitting at a table, drinking coffee or water, reading a book, or using a laptop.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain continuity throughout filming.

Requirements

• Caucasian female.
• Ages 20–55.
• Comfortable performing as a non-speaking background actor.
• Available to work in Chamblee, Georgia.

Compensation

• $100 per day.