Casting real people to film watching movies in their own personal space, for a documentary. Director will come by himself and merely film people watching one of their favorite movies, from a single static angle, creating an observational tableaux exploring the minutia of behavior that occurs when one allows themselves to relax and enjoy another person's artistic creation.
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Drag Queens for Medical Docu-Series
Job Description
A medical docu-drama series filming in Toronto, Ontario, is seeking real drag queens for an upcoming episode. The production is casting the role of Anita Kiss, a drag performer experiencing an ankle injury. Talent of all types and adult ages is encouraged to apply for this paid, non-union acting opportunity.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray Anita Kiss, a drag queen experiencing an ankle injury.
- Perform naturally in a medical docu-drama setting.
- Bring authentic drag performance experience and personality to the role.
- Follow direction from the director and production team.
- Perform professionally and maintain character continuity during filming.
Requirements
- Real drag queens of all types are encouraged to apply.
- Must be age 18 or older.
- Must be comfortable portraying a character with an ankle injury.
- Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident paying taxes in Ontario for 2025.
- Must be able to work in Toronto, Ontario.
- Non-union talent.
Compensation
- $300–$400.
- Additional $100 kit fee for talent providing their own drag makeup.
- Up to $500 total compensation.
Job Description
A paid short documentary is seeking real people in the Charlotte area to share authentic stories about their lives, work, education, and plans for the future. The project will explore the choices people are making about their next steps, particularly while navigating challenging economic circumstances. This is not an acting opportunity and there are no scripts. Casting is focused on genuine experiences and perspectives from high school students, recent graduates, people building their careers, and individuals considering or currently making a career change.
Job Responsibilities
- Participate in a short documentary as yourself.
- Share your real experiences, goals, challenges, and plans for the future.
- Discuss topics related to education, employment, career development, or career changes.
- Speak naturally and honestly on camera without a scripted performance.
Requirements
- Must be based in the Charlotte area.
- Seeking real people rather than actors.
- High school students and recent graduates are encouraged to submit.
- Career builders and career changers are encouraged to submit.
- Must be comfortable sharing personal perspectives and future goals on camera.
Compensation
- $500 for participants selected for the final shoot.
Job Description
An untitled documentary about kids and cinema is casting two young boys for a short filmed segment in West Hollywood, Los Angeles. The documentary will feature children talking naturally about their experiences going to the movies and their thoughts about cinema. The production is open to child actors, models, as well as kids without professional experience who are comfortable speaking and appearing on camera.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear in a short documentary segment about kids and cinema.
- Talk naturally on camera about going to the movies.
- Follow simple direction from the production team.
- Participate comfortably in an approximately 30-minute filming session.
Requirements
- Boys ages 8 and under.
- Must be based in the Los Angeles area.
- Must be comfortable speaking and appearing on camera.
- Child actors, models, and children without professional experience are welcome.
- Non-union opportunity.
Compensation
- Unpaid.
Casting Melbourne-Based Teens for a Short Documentary
Job Description:
Nick Hamon Casting and @swag.film are seeking Melbourne-based teens aged 17–19 for a paid short documentary exploring the experiences of young people today. This opportunity is open to all genders, with no acting experience necessary. The production aims to feature real people willing to talk about their lives on camera.
Job Responsibilities:
- Share personal stories and experiences as part of a documentary.
- Be comfortable speaking about yourself on camera.
- Collaborate with the production team to authentically represent your perspective.
Requirements:
- Teens aged 17–19, based in Melbourne.
- Open to all genders.
- No acting experience required.
- Willingness to be honest, open, and authentic on camera.
- Availability for filming in January 2025.
Compensation Details:
- This is a paid opportunity (details provided upon selection).
