Background Actor #7 – Teacher / Counselor / Teen Student
Job Description
A documentary reenactment project is casting a versatile female background actor to portray a teacher, counselor, or teen student. This role is ideal for talent who can adapt to different character types and deliver natural, believable performances.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray multiple roles including teacher, counselor, or student
- Follow direction to create realistic background scenes
- Maintain consistency across takes
- Collaborate with cast and crew during filming
Requirements
- Female, early 30s to early 40s, able to play younger
- Mid-length hair
- Strong adaptability and natural acting ability
- Comfortable in reenactment-style productions
- Reliable and flexible with scheduling
Compensation
- $140 for 12 hours
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Restaurant Patrons for Docufilm “Helen and Edgar”
Job Description
The non-union docufilm Helen and Edgar is now casting background actors to portray restaurant patrons for scenes filming in Midway, Georgia, just south of Savannah. Directed by George Dawes Green and Kristjan Thor, the project tells a Southern Gothic story set in the 1960s. Casting directors are seeking men and women with natural, period-appropriate looks for this paid filming opportunity.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray restaurant patrons in background scenes
- Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams
- Maintain continuity and professionalism during filming
- Participate in 1960s-themed scenes and atmosphere
- Arrive camera-ready with natural hair and appearance
Requirements
- Men and women ages 20–80
- Open ethnicity
- Must have a natural look appropriate for the 1960s period
- No visible tattoos preferred
- Must be able to work local to Midway, Georgia
- Reliable transportation required
- Professional attitude and reliability expected
Compensation
- $100 for 8 hours
- Paid non-union background acting opportunity
- Work on a professionally produced docufilm project
Featured Background Actors for Historical Film
Job Description
A historical documentary film is seeking featured background actors to portray individuals from the Revolutionary War era. This project will highlight the lives of patriots, loyalists, and civilians, offering actors the chance to be part of a meaningful and educational production with strong storytelling elements.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray historical characters in reenactment scenes
- Follow direction from the production and historical consultants
- Maintain authenticity in performance and movement
- Participate in multiple filming days if required
- Contribute to immersive and accurate storytelling
Requirements
- Male, ages 20–45
- Caucasian
- Ability to portray historical roles authentically
- Comfortable working in period-style productions
- Must be available for filming in Virginia
Compensation
- $150 per day
- Featured role in a historical documentary
- On-screen credit and industry experience
- Opportunity to work on an educational film project