Casting Call: TV Series – Role of Abigail
Project Description:
We are casting for the role of Abigail, a 5-year-old Black Jamaican girl for a historical TV series set on an 18th-century Jamaican plantation. Abigail is the daughter of enslaved plantation workers. Despite the hardships of her family’s life, Abigail’s home life is filled with joy and love. She enjoys singing traditional African songs taught to her by her grandmother, and her parents work to protect her, providing her with a playful and nurturing environment.
Job Responsibilities:
- Portray the innocence, joy, and playful spirit of Abigail within a challenging historical context.
- Participate in scenes that focus on the familial bond and cultural heritage through music and play.
- Collaborate with the director and cast to authentically bring Abigail’s joyful and loving family dynamic to life.
Requirements:
- Gender: Female
- Ethnicity: Black
- Age: 5 years old (must be able to convincingly portray 5)
- Nationality: Jamaican or of Jamaican descent preferred
- Ability to perform simple singing, as the role requires participation in traditional African songs.
- Must be able to convey childlike innocence, joy, and emotion in a supportive family environment.
Compensation:
- Competitive pay. Full details will be discussed upon successful casting.
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Perform assigned acting roles in the student pilot “Kash Withdrawn”
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Participate in rehearsals, self-tape auditions, or live auditions as scheduled
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Non-union actors
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Ability to submit a self-tape audition
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Availability for filming between late March and early April
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Ability to attend auditions via Zoom or in person if requested
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Interest in student film productions and collaborative storytelling
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Unpaid student production
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Opportunity to gain experience and build an acting reel
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Potential exposure if the pilot is submitted for network development
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Job Responsibilities
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Participate in the production of the independent film “Rust Choir”
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Collaborate with the director and production team during filming
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Perform assigned acting roles or production crew duties
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Contribute to a collaborative and creative filmmaking environment
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Follow the project schedule once filming dates are confirmed
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Must be located in or able to work in West Texas
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Interest in independent filmmaking and collaborative projects
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Ability to work on a non-union production
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Flexible availability once production dates are finalized
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Pay: To be determined
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Opportunity to gain experience and build industry connections
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Job Responsibilities
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Perform pop vocals as part of a lead role in an independent film
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Demonstrate strong stage presence and confidence during performances
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Deliver acting performances aligned with the character’s storyline
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Male performers ages 16–22
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Strong pop vocal ability
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Confident stage presence with boy-band or teen pop energy
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Comfortable performing solo
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Local Florida talent only
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Ability to prepare and perform a two-minute pop song during the audition
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Headshot or photo preferred when applying
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Unpaid opportunity
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Copy, credit, and experience provided
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Opportunity to perform a lead role in an independent film production
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Operate as the Director of Photography for a multi-camera interview shoot
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Set up lighting, framing, and camera placement for a professional interview look
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Experience working as a Director of Photography for film, television, or streaming content
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Must have access to a three-camera package suitable for interview production
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Strong understanding of lighting and camera setups for interview-style filming
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Ability to work efficiently with a small production team
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Professional reel and gear list preferred when submitting
Compensation
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Paid opportunity (rate to be discussed with production)
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Transportation assistance may be provided
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Opportunity to collaborate on a streaming platform production
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Portray a customer character in a strip club scene
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Deliver 1–2 lines of dialogue during the scene
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Follow direction from the film’s director and production team
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Maintain professionalism and consistency during filming
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Collaborate with cast and crew throughout production
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Any gender, any ethnicity
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Ability to portray a “creepy customer” character convincingly
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Comfortable performing in a nightclub or strip club scene setting
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Non-union student short film
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Job Responsibilities
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Perform as background talent in scenes for the feature film Deep Cuts
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Bring and use a 1990s–early 2000s vehicle for filming if selected for car scenes
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Follow direction from assistant directors and production staff during filming
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Maintain continuity and professionalism during production
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Actors ages 18–30 (must be 18 or older)
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Ability to provide a photo of the vehicle including year, make, model, and color if submitting with a car
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SAG background rate
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Additional car bump for approved vehicles used in filming
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Opportunity to work on a SAG feature film production
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Portray a supporting character in an action thriller short film
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Participate in rehearsals, blocking, and scripted action scenes
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Follow direction from the director and production team during filming
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Male actor in his late 20s to early 30s
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Fluent in both Spanish and English
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Comfortable performing in an action or thriller film environment
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Willing to participate in rehearsals and production blocking
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IMDb credit
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Demo reel footage for portfolio use
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Perform as vampire characters in action and fight scenes
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Experience in martial arts, stunt work, or stage combat preferred
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Non-union project
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Unpaid opportunity
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IMDb credit provided
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Male actors who can portray characters within the specified age ranges
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Ability to portray emotionally complex characters with intensity and depth
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Professional attitude and ability to collaborate with cast and crew
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Gas reimbursement for travel to set
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Meals provided on set
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Hotel accommodations if needed
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Opportunity to gain experience working on a student film production
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Job Responsibilities
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Assist with garment finishing and last-minute alterations
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Support designers and stylists with wardrobe adjustments during final preparations
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Provide quick repairs and touch-ups backstage during the show
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Maintain organization of sewing tools, materials, and garments
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Experience as a seamstress, tailor, or fashion garment technician
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Strong skills in garment alterations, fitting, and finishing
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Ability to work efficiently under time pressure during fashion show preparation
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Attention to detail and high-quality craftsmanship
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Paid assistance for the project
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Opportunity to work behind the scenes on a professional runway fashion show
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Experience collaborating with a fashion production team
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Job Description
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Job Responsibilities
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Appear on camera as an infant in a television series scene
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Be held by an actor portraying a principal character
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Participate in simple filming moments with a parent or guardian present
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Follow direction from the production team to ensure safe and smooth filming
Requirements
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Infants newborn to 5 months old
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Twins and single babies welcome
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Parent or legal guardian must accompany the infant on set
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Must be comfortable appearing on camera in a television production
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Must be available for filming in Rhode Island
Compensation
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Twin pay rate: $500 for 8 hours
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Single baby pay rate: $350 for 8 hours
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Job Responsibilities
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Portray a doctor in scripted scenes for a short film
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Deliver natural dialogue and performance in Spanish
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Follow direction from the director and production team during filming
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Help create a believable medical environment within the story
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Male actor ages 40–65
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Fluent Spanish speaker
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Ability to portray a professional doctor character
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Comfortable performing in a narrative film production
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Paid acting opportunity


