Casting Call: “THE COIN” – A Short Film
Job Details:
“THE COIN” is a riveting short film exploring the dark psyche of a serial killer named Thomas, who possesses the chilling power to rewind time with a magical coin. This power allows him to commit crimes without leaving any traces. The narrative explores themes of family turmoil, unresolved pasts, and the macabre fascination with serial killers.
Roles Available:
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Thomas
- Age: Approximately 25 years old
- Rate: $400 (Total for 2 days)
- Description: Good looking, personable, deeply troubled. Obsessed with Ted Bundy, he uses his sinister power to commit crimes against prostitutes, driven by twisted motivations linked to his mother.
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Joe
- Age: Approximately 20 years old
- Rate: $300 (Total for 2 days)
- Description: Likable, peacekeeper within the family. Strives to mend the fractured relationship between his brother Thomas and their mother.
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Mom
- Age: 45-60 years old
- Rate: $100 (Total for 1 day)
- Description: A recovering alcoholic and former prostitute, troubled by her past and estranged from her son Thomas.
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Neighbor
- Age: 30-60 years old
- Rate: $100 (Total for 1 day)
- Description: Nosy, often bothers Mom over trivial disturbances like loud music. Role requires a character who can be both annoying and intrusive.
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Mary
- Age: Approximately 20 years old
- Rate: $100 (Total for 1 day)
- Description: A young, carefree prostitute who drinks excessively and seeks enjoyment in nightlife.
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Police Detective
- Age: 30-50 years old
- Rate: $100 (Total for 1 day)
- Description: Assigned to investigate the murder of Thomas’s mother, deeply involved in unraveling the case.
Job Responsibilities:
- Deliver performances according to the director’s vision and script requirements.
- Collaborate with other cast members and crew to bring authenticity to the roles.
- Be available and punctual for both shooting days and any necessary rehearsals.
Requirements:
- Must be able to work as a local in Cortland, NY (no travel or hotel accommodations provided).
- Must fit the age and character descriptions provided.
- Previous acting experience preferred, but not mandatory for all roles.
Compensation:
- Payment is a flat rate as listed above, depending on the role and number of shooting days.
Related jobs:
Supporting Role: Shaka (Independent Feature Film)
Job Description
An independent feature film is casting a supporting role for Shaka, an African/African American male character (ages 18–22). This role calls for a talkative, confident presence with big personality—someone who can lean into comedic, slightly annoying energy in a believable way. The project will be filmed with an experimental style, with many moments built around improvisation, making it a strong fit for actors (or real people) who can think fast and stay natural on camera.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray Shaka in a supporting role with strong personality and confident energy
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Perform improvised dialogue and react naturally in the moment
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Take direction while staying flexible in an experimental filming style
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Maintain continuity in performance across takes and setups
Requirements
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African/African American male, ages 18–22
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Comfortable improvising lines and working with loose scripting
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Strong on-camera presence; comedic timing is a plus
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Open to actors and non-actors with authentic personality and confidence
Compensation
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$249 for an 8-hour day
“Incautious” Plot Summary:
A stay-at-home mother struggles to watch over her children as she finds herself addicted to alcohol and other drugs. A broken man takes out his anguish on his wife and children.
Goals for the Project:
I am trying to create a slow burning, tense, thought provoking, dramedy story with very complex characters that convey a wide range of emotions. In addition to giving extensive verbal notes during rehearsals, I provide in-depth written character notes regarding their past along with a Scene-by-Scene analysis for each character. I possess a very close attention to detail and specific vision regarding my characters. I am a very calm person who will never yell at actors/actresses or crew and will treat everyone with the most respect.
Breakdown:
Dylan (Male)-8-16 (Support):
Intelligent, charismatic and honest, but also defensive and ill tempered, Dylan is someone who you want on your side and definitely someone you do not want to start an argument with. He talks a lot, reacts quickly and speaks fast.
Auditions:
Round One: Jan 3rd, Jan 7th, Jan 10th, Jan 14th, Jan 17th , Jan 21st
Callback: Jan 31st, Feb 4th , Feb 7th
Locations: Jackalope Theatre Company and The Raven Theatre in North Chicago, IL
Shoot Dates:
Weekends in Spring/Summer of 2026 (Up to 16 total shoot days)
More details regarding exact dates and times will be sent shortly.
Status for Auditions: Non-Union
Compensation:
Points/Deferred Payment (Depending on role), IMDB Credit, Copy, Meals
Director’s Bio:
Harry is a passionate filmmaker who has been watching movies since as long as he can remember. Some of his favorite films include, “Memento”, “The Dark Knight”, “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “Alien”, etc. He has seen nearly 11,000 films and is as crazy about movies as any individual you will ever meet. Harry has worked on a number of various films, and has written, produced, directed, and edited “515”, “Enter the Room”, “In the Backseat”, “Bay for Blood” and “The Corridor Crossing”.
“Incautious” Plot Summary:
A stay-at-home mother struggles to watch over her children as she finds herself addicted to alcohol and other drugs. A broken man takes out his anguish on his wife and children.
Goals for the Project:
I am trying to create a slow burning, tense, thought provoking, dramedy story with very complex characters that convey a wide range of emotions. In addition to giving extensive verbal notes during rehearsals, I provide in-depth written character notes regarding their past along with a Scene-by-Scene analysis for each character. I possess a very close attention to detail and specific vision regarding my characters. I am a very calm person who will never yell at actors/actresses or crew and will treat everyone with the most respect.
Breakdown:
Tyler (Mark and Sarah’s First Cousin) (Male)- 18-30’s (Support):
Upbeat and energetic, Tyler is a fun spirited individual who gets along well with others but is a bit of a troublemaker who sometimes bends the rules. He speaks fast and smiles and laughs frequently.
Auditions:
Round One: Jan 3rd, Jan 7th, Jan 10th, Jan 14th, Jan 17th , Jan 21st
Callback: Jan 31st, Feb 4th , Feb 7th
Locations: Jackalope Theatre Company and The Raven Theatre in North Chicago, IL
Shoot Dates:
Weekends in Spring/Summer of 2026 (Up to 16 total shoot days)
More details regarding exact dates and times will be sent shortly.
Status for Auditions: Non-Union
Compensation:
Points/Deferred Payment (Depending on role), IMDB Credit, Copy, Meals
Director’s Bio:
Harry is a passionate filmmaker who has been watching movies since as long as he can remember. Some of his favorite films include, “Memento”, “The Dark Knight”, “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “Alien”, etc. He has seen nearly 11,000 films and is as crazy about movies as any individual you will ever meet. Harry has worked on a number of various films, and has written, produced, directed, and edited “515”, “Enter the Room”, “In the Backseat”, “Bay for Blood” and “The Corridor Crossing”.
“Incautious” Plot Summary:
A stay-at-home mother struggles to watch over her children as she finds herself addicted to alcohol and other drugs. A broken man takes out his anguish on his wife and children.
Goals for the Project:
I am trying to create a slow burning, tense, thought provoking, dramedy story with very complex characters that convey a wide range of emotions. In addition to giving extensive verbal notes during rehearsals, I provide in-depth written character notes regarding their past along with a Scene-by-Scene analysis for each character. I possess a very close attention to detail and specific vision regarding my characters. I am a very calm person who will never yell at actors/actresses or crew and will treat everyone with the most respect.
Breakdown:
Courtney (Female)- 20’s-60’s (Lead):
Intelligent and caring, but stoic, Courtney is a great listener who has plenty of compassion, even if she sometimes has trouble conveying this fact. She has stiff body posture, speaks calmly and slowly.
Auditions:
Round One: Jan 3rd, Jan 7th, Jan 10th, Jan 14th, Jan 17th , Jan 21st
Callback: Jan 31st, Feb 4th , Feb 7th
Locations: Jackalope Theatre Company and The Raven Theatre in North Chicago, IL
Shoot Dates:
Weekends in Spring/Summer of 2026 (Up to 16 total shoot days)
More details regarding exact dates and times will be sent shortly.
Status for Auditions: Non-Union
Compensation:
Points/Deferred Payment (Depending on role), IMDB Credit, Copy, Meals
Director’s Bio:
Harry is a passionate filmmaker who has been watching movies since as long as he can remember. Some of his favorite films include, “Memento”, “The Dark Knight”, “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “Alien”, etc. He has seen nearly 11,000 films and is as crazy about movies as any individual you will ever meet. Harry has worked on a number of various films, and has written, produced, directed, and edited “515”, “Enter the Room”, “In the Backseat”, “Bay for Blood” and “The Corridor Crossing”.
“Incautious” Plot Summary:
A stay-at-home mother struggles to watch over her children as she finds herself addicted to alcohol and other drugs. A broken man takes out his anguish on his wife and children.
Goals for the Project:
I am trying to create a slow burning, tense, thought provoking, dramedy story with very complex characters that convey a wide range of emotions. In addition to giving extensive verbal notes during rehearsals, I provide in-depth written character notes regarding their past along with a Scene-by-Scene analysis for each character. I possess a very close attention to detail and specific vision regarding my characters. I am a very calm person who will never yell at actors/actresses or crew and will treat everyone with the most respect.
Breakdown:
Sarah Eaton (Female)-4-13 (Lead):
Shy, kind and easygoing, but also a bit overly sensitive, Sarah is the adorable little sister that everyone would hope for. She speaks softly and slowly.
Auditions:
Round One: Jan 3rd, Jan 7th, Jan 10th, Jan 14th, Jan 17th , Jan 21st
Callback: Jan 31st, Feb 4th , Feb 7th
Locations: Jackalope Theatre Company and The Raven Theatre in North Chicago, IL
Shoot Dates:
Weekends in Spring/Summer of 2026 (Up to 16 total shoot days)
More details regarding exact dates and times will be sent shortly.
Status for Auditions: Non-Union
Compensation:
Points/Deferred Payment (Depending on role), IMDB Credit, Copy, Meals
Director’s Bio:
Harry is a passionate filmmaker who has been watching movies since as long as he can remember. Some of his favorite films include, “Memento”, “The Dark Knight”, “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “Alien”, etc. He has seen nearly 11,000 films and is as crazy about movies as any individual you will ever meet. Harry has worked on a number of various films, and has written, produced, directed, and edited “515”, “Enter the Room”, “In the Backseat”, “Bay for Blood” and “The Corridor Crossing”.
“Incautious” Plot Summary:
A stay-at-home mother struggles to watch over her children as she finds herself addicted to alcohol and other drugs. A broken man takes out his anguish on his wife and children.
Goals for the Project:
I am trying to create a slow burning, tense, thought provoking, dramedy story with very complex characters that convey a wide range of emotions. In addition to giving extensive verbal notes during rehearsals, I provide in-depth written character notes regarding their past along with a Scene-by-Scene analysis for each character. I possess a very close attention to detail and specific vision regarding my characters. I am a very calm person who will never yell at actors/actresses or crew and will treat everyone with the most respect.
Breakdown:
Kristen Briggs (Jimmy and Katie’s Dad) (Female)- 20’s-60’s (Lead):
Kind and warm on the inside, but loud, angry, impatient and intense on the surface, Kristen can be quite intimidating, particularly while being pushed into a corner by her husband Clyde. She has strong body posture, a loud voice and one of the most intense screams imaginable.
Auditions:
Round One: Jan 3rd, Jan 7th, Jan 10th, Jan 14th, Jan 17th , Jan 21st
Callback: Jan 31st, Feb 4th , Feb 7th
Locations: Jackalope Theatre Company and The Raven Theatre in North Chicago, IL
Shoot Dates:
Weekends in Spring/Summer of 2026 (Up to 16 total shoot days)
More details regarding exact dates and times will be sent shortly.
Status for Auditions: Non-Union
Compensation:
Points/Deferred Payment (Depending on role), IMDB Credit, Copy, Meals
Director’s Bio:
Harry is a passionate filmmaker who has been watching movies since as long as he can remember. Some of his favorite films include, “Memento”, “The Dark Knight”, “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “Alien”, etc. He has seen nearly 11,000 films and is as crazy about movies as any individual you will ever meet. Harry has worked on a number of various films, and has written, produced, directed, and edited “515”, “Enter the Room”, “In the Backseat”, “Bay for Blood” and “The Corridor Crossing”.
“Incautious” Plot Summary:
A stay-at-home mother struggles to watch over her children as she finds herself addicted to alcohol and other drugs. A broken man takes out his anguish on his wife and children.
Goals for the Project:
I am trying to create a slow burning, tense, thought provoking, dramedy story with very complex characters that convey a wide range of emotions. In addition to giving extensive verbal notes during rehearsals, I provide in-depth written character notes regarding their past along with a Scene-by-Scene analysis for each character. I possess a very close attention to detail and specific vision regarding my characters. I am a very calm person who will never yell at actors/actresses or crew and will treat everyone with the most respect.
Breakdown:
Matt Eaton (Mark and Sarah’s Dad) (Male)-20’s-60’s (Lead):
Calm, quiet and quite agreeable, but also blunt and ill-tempered at times, Matt is a very easygoing guy who prioritizes keeping others around him happy but will put his foot down when needed and is the last person who you want to start a fight with. He has strong body posture, eye contact, and he speaks slowly and calmly.
Auditions:
Round One: Jan 3rd, Jan 7th, Jan 10th, Jan 14th, Jan 17th , Jan 21st
Callback: Jan 31st, Feb 4th , Feb 7th
Locations: Jackalope Theatre Company and The Raven Theatre in North Chicago, IL
Shoot Dates:
Weekends in Spring/Summer of 2026 (Up to 16 total shoot days)
More details regarding exact dates and times will be sent shortly.
Status for Auditions: Non-Union
Compensation:
Points/Deferred Payment (Depending on role), IMDB Credit, Copy, Meals
Director’s Bio:
Harry is a passionate filmmaker who has been watching movies since as long as he can remember. Some of his favorite films include, “Memento”, “The Dark Knight”, “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “Alien”, etc. He has seen nearly 11,000 films and is as crazy about movies as any individual you will ever meet. Harry has worked on a number of various films, and has written, produced, directed, and edited “515”, “Enter the Room”, “In the Backseat”, “Bay for Blood” and “The Corridor Crossing”.
“Incautious” Plot Summary:
A stay-at-home mother struggles to watch over her children as she finds herself addicted to alcohol and other drugs. A broken man takes out his anguish on his wife and children.
Goals for the Project:
I am trying to create a slow burning, tense, thought provoking, dramedy story with very complex characters that convey a wide range of emotions. In addition to giving extensive verbal notes during rehearsals, I provide in-depth written character notes regarding their past along with a Scene-by-Scene analysis for each character. I possess a very close attention to detail and specific vision regarding my characters. I am a very calm person who will never yell at actors/actresses or crew and will treat everyone with the most respect.
Breakdown:
Katie Briggs (Female)-8-18 (Lead):
Cool, calm and very passionate about sports, Katie often hangs out with the boys and can more than handle her own on the sports field. She laughs and smiles often but rarely conveys much emotion beyond that.
Auditions:
Round One: Jan 3rd, Jan 7th, Jan 10th, Jan 14th, Jan 17th , Jan 21st
Callback: Jan 31st, Feb 4th , Feb 7th
Locations: Jackalope Theatre Company and The Raven Theatre in North Chicago, IL
Shoot Dates:
Weekends in Spring/Summer of 2026 (Up to 16 total shoot days)
More details regarding exact dates and times will be sent shortly.
Status for Auditions: Non-Union
Compensation:
Points/Deferred Payment (Depending on role), IMDB Credit, Copy, Meals
Director’s Bio:
Harry is a passionate filmmaker who has been watching movies since as long as he can remember. Some of his favorite films include, “Memento”, “The Dark Knight”, “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “Alien”, etc. He has seen nearly 11,000 films and is as crazy about movies as any individual you will ever meet. Harry has worked on a number of various films, and has written, produced, directed, and edited “515”, “Enter the Room”, “In the Backseat”, “Bay for Blood” and “The Corridor Crossing”.
“Incautious” Plot Summary:
A stay-at-home mother struggles to watch over her children as she finds herself addicted to alcohol and other drugs. A broken man takes out his anguish on his wife and children.
Goals for the Project:
I am trying to create a slow burning, tense, thought provoking, dramedy story with very complex characters that convey a wide range of emotions. In addition to giving extensive verbal notes during rehearsals, I provide in-depth written character notes regarding their past along with a Scene-by-Scene analysis for each character. I possess a very close attention to detail and specific vision regarding my characters. I am a very calm person who will never yell at actors/actresses or crew and will treat everyone with the most respect.
Breakdown:
Clyde Briggs (Jimmy and Katie’s Dad) (Male)- 20’s-60’s (Lead):
Sharp, intelligent and full of personality, Clyde is fierce and charismatic, but his negative outlook on life, impatient attitude and horrible temper often alienate himself from others. He speaks very fast and loudly.
Auditions:
Round One: Jan 3rd, Jan 7th, Jan 10th, Jan 14th, Jan 17th , Jan 21st
Callback: Jan 31st, Feb 4th , Feb 7th
Locations: Jackalope Theatre Company and The Raven Theatre in North Chicago, IL
Shoot Dates:
Weekends in Spring/Summer of 2026 (Up to 16 total shoot days)
More details regarding exact dates and times will be sent shortly.
Status for Auditions: Non-Union
Compensation:
Points/Deferred Payment (Depending on role), IMDB Credit, Copy, Meals
Director’s Bio:
Harry is a passionate filmmaker who has been watching movies since as long as he can remember. Some of his favorite films include, “Memento”, “The Dark Knight”, “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “Alien”, etc. He has seen nearly 11,000 films and is as crazy about movies as any individual you will ever meet. Harry has worked on a number of various films, and has written, produced, directed, and edited “515”, “Enter the Room”, “In the Backseat”, “Bay for Blood” and “The Corridor Crossing”.
“Incautious” Plot Summary:
A stay-at-home mother struggles to watch over her children as she finds herself addicted to alcohol and other drugs. A broken man takes out his anguish on his wife and children.
Goals for the Project:
I am trying to create a slow burning, tense, thought provoking, dramedy story with very complex characters that convey a wide range of emotions. In addition to giving extensive verbal notes during rehearsals, I provide in-depth written character notes regarding their past along with a Scene-by-Scene analysis for each character. I possess a very close attention to detail and specific vision regarding my characters. I am a very calm person who will never yell at actors/actresses or crew and will treat everyone with the most respect.
Breakdown:
Mark Eaton (Male)-8-16 (Lead):
Kind and loyal, but stubborn and defensive, Mark is a great ally to those he cares about but can be hostile when bullied into a corner. He speaks calmly and slowly, unless he feels that he is being attacked, in which the volume and speed of his voice increase drastically.
Auditions:
Round One: Jan 3rd, Jan 7th, Jan 10th, Jan 14th, Jan 17th , Jan 21st
Callback: Jan 31st, Feb 4th , Feb 7th
Locations: Jackalope Theatre Company and The Raven Theatre in North Chicago, IL
Shoot Dates:
Weekends in Spring/Summer of 2026 (Up to 16 total shoot days)
More details regarding exact dates and times will be sent shortly.
Status for Auditions: Non-Union
Compensation:
Points/Deferred Payment (Depending on role), IMDB Credit, Copy, Meals
Director’s Bio:
Harry is a passionate filmmaker who has been watching movies since as long as he can remember. Some of his favorite films include, “Memento”, “The Dark Knight”, “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “Alien”, etc. He has seen nearly 11,000 films and is as crazy about movies as any individual you will ever meet. Harry has worked on a number of various films, and has written, produced, directed, and edited “515”, “Enter the Room”, “In the Backseat”, “Bay for Blood” and “The Corridor Crossing”.
“Incautious” Plot Summary:
A stay-at-home mother struggles to watch over her children as she finds herself addicted to alcohol and other drugs. A broken man takes out his anguish on his wife and children.
Goals for the Project:
I am trying to create a slow burning, tense, thought provoking, dramedy story with very complex characters that convey a wide range of emotions. In addition to giving extensive verbal notes during rehearsals, I provide in-depth written character notes regarding their past along with a Scene-by-Scene analysis for each character. I possess a very close attention to detail and specific vision regarding my characters. I am a very calm person who will never yell at actors/actresses or crew and will treat everyone with the most respect.
Breakdown:
Jen Eaton (Mark and Sarah’s Mom) (Female)-20’s-60’s (Lead):
Warm, upbeat and friendly, but also a bit neurotic and emotional (which becomes heightened when she is under the influence of alcohol or other substances), Jennifer gets along with most of her peers and always does her best to make sure that everyone around her is taken care of. She has strong body posture, speaks at a normal pace and smiles often.
Auditions:
Round One: Jan 3rd, Jan 7th, Jan 10th, Jan 14th, Jan 17th , Jan 21st
Callback: Jan 31st, Feb 4th , Feb 7th
Locations: Jackalope Theatre Company and The Raven Theatre in North Chicago, IL
Shoot Dates:
Weekends in Spring/Summer of 2026 (Up to 16 total shoot days)
More details regarding exact dates and times will be sent shortly.
Status for Auditions: Non-Union
Compensation:
Points/Deferred Payment (Depending on role), IMDB Credit, Copy, Meals
Director’s Bio:
Harry is a passionate filmmaker who has been watching movies since as long as he can remember. Some of his favorite films include, “Memento”, “The Dark Knight”, “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “Alien”, etc. He has seen nearly 11,000 films and is as crazy about movies as any individual you will ever meet. Harry has worked on a number of various films, and has written, produced, directed, and edited “515”, “Enter the Room”, “In the Backseat”, “Bay for Blood” and “The Corridor Crossing”.
Featured Minor Role Young Boy for Feature Film
Job Description
A feature film production is casting a featured minor role for a young boy who closely matches a specific look. This is a great opportunity for child talent to gain professional on-set experience in a studio feature environment. The role is looking for a natural, camera-friendly presence and the ability to follow direction with support from a parent or guardian. Filming will take place in Atlanta, and local talent is preferred.
Job Responsibilities
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Appear on camera in a featured scene for a feature film
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Follow simple direction from the director and crew
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Work calmly and professionally on set with parent/guardian support
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Maintain continuity for hair and wardrobe as needed
Requirements
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Male child talent, 8–12 years old
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Caucasian/European/Mediterranean appearance
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Dark hair
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Approximately 4’7″–4’10”
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Shoe size 4
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Must be able to work in Atlanta as a local hire
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Parent/guardian must be available for all production communications and on-set supervision
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Must be open to a light hair trim if needed for continuity
Compensation
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Paid featured minor role (rate shared upon selection)