Classroom Background – Short Film The Birthday Song (New Orleans, LA)
Job Description
Casting Black/African American children (ages 11–14) to appear as classroom background students in The Birthday Song, a heartfelt short film by award-winning New Orleans-based directors. This meaningful project is set in 2005, offering young actors a great opportunity to be part of a story with emotional depth and cultural authenticity.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a student in a classroom setting
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Follow direction from the production team during filming
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Maintain a natural and period-accurate appearance suitable for a 2005 setting
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Be punctual and cooperative on set
Requirements
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Black/African American children, ages 11–14
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Must have clean, natural hair (no braids, wigs, or protective styles)
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Filming in New Orleans, LA
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Parent/guardian must provide:
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Child’s name, age, height, weight, contact number, city/state, and guardian name
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Recent headshot and full-body photo showing current hairstyle
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Compensation
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$50 flat rate (via gift card)
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