African American Mother and Son for Paid PSA
Job Description
A paid public service announcement is casting non-union African American talent for a heartfelt, story-driven shoot. The production is seeking a woman and a young boy—ideally a real mother and son duo—to portray a warm, relatable family in a Boston-based campaign focused on community safety and connection.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a mother and son in a narrative PSA scene
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Follow creative direction and deliver natural, expressive on-camera presence
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Work as part of a small, focused production team
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Ensure availability for a one-day local shoot
Requirements
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African American woman, ages 35–45, must have a valid driver’s license
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African American boy, ages 5–7
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Must be non-union
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Must be based in the Boston area
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Real mother and son pairs are highly encouraged to apply
Compensation
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Paid roles (rate provided upon selection)
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One-day shoot, local hire only
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Female, 50s
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Job Responsibilities
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Portray emotionally complex characters in a scripted PSA scene
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Requirements
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Legal age 18 but must appear younger
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Dark hair, tan complexion, expressive eyes
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Supporting: Older Sister
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Hispanic or similar appearance
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Age 22–25, should appear slightly older but still youthful
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Can be real siblings or matched for visual believability
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Extras: Teen Friends
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Three girls and two guys
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Ages 18–21, all ethnicities
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Should look like authentic high school or college-aged friends
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Supporting: Counselor
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Female, age 35–45
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Hispanic or can pass as Hispanic
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Empathetic, grounded, and professional presence
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Compensation
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Lead: $300 flat
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Supporting: $200 flat
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Extras: $150 flat
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VO sessions available separately if needed
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Payment issued within 7 days of filming