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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Job Description
The One Million Piece Project is seeking actors, actresses, families, volunteers, and community members to participate in an upcoming PSA production and community awareness event in Houston, Texas. The campaign focuses on tackling littering and illegal dumping while promoting community unity, action, and environmental awareness.
Participants will help create testimonial-style media content sharing personal experiences and perspectives about litter and community cleanliness. The event will also include field day activities, networking opportunities, concessions, and community clean-up challenges.
Job Responsibilities
- Participate in PSA and media production activities
- Share on-camera testimonials and community experiences
- Engage in community clean-up and field day events
- Collaborate with organizers and fellow participants during production
- Help promote awareness around environmental responsibility and community action
Requirements
- Open to:
- Actors and actresses
- Families
- Volunteers
- Community members
- All ages and backgrounds welcome
- Comfortable speaking on camera for testimonial-style content
- Positive attitude and community-focused mindset preferred
- Interest in environmental awareness and community engagement encouraged
Compensation Details
- Volunteer/community participation opportunity
- Networking and community engagement experience provided
- Opportunity to participate in PSA and media production projects
Narrator for Historical Documentary
Job Description
A historical documentary is casting a lead narrator to guide audiences through a powerful story centered on the American Revolution. This 30-minute film explores the events surrounding Hampton and the fight for liberty, requiring a strong, engaging voice and on-camera presence. The narrator will help bring historical events to life with a conversational and compelling delivery.
Job Responsibilities
- Deliver narration for a historical documentary film
- Interpret script material with clarity, depth, and authenticity
- Perform self-tape auditions based on provided sides
- Collaborate with the creative team to shape tone and storytelling
- Maintain a natural, conversational delivery style
Requirements
- Male, ages 20–30s
- Open to all ethnicities
- Strong vocal presence and storytelling ability
- Comfortable performing in a modern, conversational tone
- Ability to interpret historical content with emotional depth
- Must be available for filming in Virginia
Compensation
- $250 per day
- Lead role in a documentary film
- Professional credit and recognition
- Opportunity to work on a historical production
Job Description
A new documentary-style series is casting actors in the Tri-State area to portray on-camera “talking head” experts for a chilling development project. The series will explore real-life events with a suspenseful, horror-inspired tone, requiring performers who can deliver grounded, engaging storytelling in an expert-style format.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray expert-style characters on camera (e.g., historians, journalists, investigators)
- Deliver lines in a natural, documentary-style tone
- Engage audiences with compelling storytelling
- Follow direction from the production team during filming
- Participate in a short on-location shoot
Requirements
- Actors based in or near the Tri-State area
- Playing age range: late 30s to mid-50s
- Strong on-camera presence
- Ability to deliver natural, grounded performances
- Comfortable portraying professional expert roles such as:
- Historians
- Paranormal investigators
- Folklorists
- Journalists
- Must be available to travel for filming
Compensation
- Paid opportunity
- Non-union project
- Short filming commitment (approximately 2 hours)
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).