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Buried Truths Film Casting Call

Job Description
A narrative film project is casting multiple speaking roles and featured background for an upcoming production filming in Charlotte, North Carolina (schedule TBD). The story includes a range of character types and is seeking talent across multiple ethnicities and body types, with several roles specifically for African American performers.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a principal or supporting character in scripted scenes.

• Take direction from the director and work collaboratively with cast and crew.

• Arrive prepared, on time, and ready to perform for camera.

• Participate in rehearsals, blocking, and multiple takes as needed.

Requirements

• Must be able to work in/near Charlotte, NC (filming schedule TBD).

• Casting is seeking talent for the following roles:

  • Driver (Pete): Male, 35+, any ethnicity/body type.

  • Mrs. Daniels: Female, 30–45, any ethnicity/body type.

  • Mr. Daniels: Male, 30–45, any ethnicity/body type.

  • Monica: African American female, 35–45.

  • Brian: African American male, 35–45.

  • Tara: African American female, 35–45, slim to medium build.

  • Jay: African American male, 25–30, athletic preferred.

  • Alice: African American female, 45–55, short to medium height.

  • Cashier: Male, 30+, any ethnicity.

  • Mystery Girl (Store/Bar): Female, 16–18, slim/small build.

  • Elliot Hayes: African American male, 45–55, 5’9”+ preferred.

  • Bartender: Male or female, 30+, any ethnicity.

  • Officer Lee: Male, 30+, any ethnicity.

  • Police Extras (Arrest Scene): Male or female, 25+, any ethnicity.

Compensation

• Paid roles (rate provided upon selection).

Historical Internal Video Talent (1940s Vignettes)

Job Description
A historical internal video project is casting talent to match the look of a real business family from the 1940s. Performers may appear in multiple short vignettes, and no one will be needed for a full day. This is a paid, vintage-style shoot filming in the Charlotte or Lincolnton, North Carolina area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a 1940s-era family member in short, scripted-style vignettes.

• Follow direction on set for period-appropriate movement, expressions, and blocking.

• Arrive prepared for a vintage look and maintain continuity across takes.

Requirements

• Must be able to work in the Charlotte or Lincolnton, NC area (exact location TBD).

• Comfortable with a 1940s-themed wardrobe/hair styling (wigs may be acceptable for some roles).

• Must be willing to appear clean-shaven for applicable roles (or be willing to shave).

• Casting is looking to match these role types:

  • Female (18–22): White; natural darker blonde or light brown hair; slightly longer than shoulder length.

  • Male (50–65): White; tall, stout build; white/gray or salt-and-pepper hair; clean-shaven or willing to shave.

  • Male (45–60): White; tall, thin build; light very short hair (white/gray or light brown with graying); clean-shaven or willing to shave.

  • Female (50–65): White; ideally white/gray hair (blonde mix ok); able to style hair in a 1940s look or wear a wig; medium to slightly heavier build; warm grandmother type.

  • Male (40–55): White; average build; brown/light brown short hair; clean-shaven or willing to shave.

  • Male (50s): White; average build; brown or brown/gray very short haircut; mustache ok or clean-shaven.

  • Male (40–55): White; athletic build; preferably bald (or very short hair); will wear a hat.

  • Male (65–75): White; athletic build; short gray/white/salt-and-pepper hair; will wear a hat; clean-shaven or willing to shave.

Compensation

• $100 flat rate (partial-day need).