Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Casting Call: Real Families for Feature Film Set in the 1980s

Job Description: Grant Wilfley Casting, INC. is seeking real families to portray fairgoers at a Spring Season State Fair set in the 1980s for a feature film shooting in Denville, NJ. This opportunity involves portraying typical family activities and interactions in a state fair setting, providing a realistic backdrop for scenes in a Bruce Springsteen biopic starring Jeremy Allen White.

Job Responsibilities:

• Act naturally and interact with family members and other fairgoers in various fair settings, contributing to the lively atmosphere of a state fair.
• Participate in background scenes which may involve various fairground activities.
• Work under the direction of the film crew to carry out scene-specific actions and movements.

Requirements:

• Families consisting of members who can convincingly portray a cohesive unit from the 1980s.
• Open to all ethnicities. Men should have longer/shag hairstyles, and women can have any hair length, with curly hair and perms encouraged.
• Must be comfortable working in both interior and exterior settings and around atmospheric smoke.
• Attend a costume fitting in New Jersey prior to filming.
• Full day/night availability is required as filming may extend to longer hours.
• Not a SAG-AFTRA covered role; valid identification is required to complete payment forms.
• Should be local to New Jersey or able to work as locals.

Compensation:

• $176.10 for 10 hours, with overtime payable beyond these hours.

Casting Call: Native American Family for 1980s State Fair Scene in Feature Film

Job Description: Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking individuals to portray a Native American family attending a state fair in a feature film. The project, set in the 1980s, requires actors who can authentically portray fairgoers in this time period. This film, starring Jeremy Allen White, is a biopic about Bruce Springsteen and will be shot primarily in New Jersey.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a Native American family at a state fair in a background scene.
• Follow the directions of the production team to accurately recreate the atmosphere of a 1980s state fair.
• Be comfortable working both indoors and outdoors, in various weather conditions.
• Attend a costume fitting in New Jersey before the shoot, as required.
• Maintain professionalism and availability for the entire filming day.

Requirements:

• Must be Native American and able to work locally in New Jersey.
• Comfortable working around atmospheric smoke.
• Must not have allergies to wool, as some costumes may be made of wool.
• Must be available for full day and night shooting as needed.
• Must be able to provide current height, weight, and clothing sizes for costuming purposes.
• Must be able to present valid identification to complete a Federal I9 form for payment.
• This background performer role is covered by a SAG-AFTRA agreement.

Compensation:

• SAG Rate: $216 for 8 hours of work, with overtime if applicable.

Casting Call: 1980s County Fairgoers & Families for Feature Film

Job Description: Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking background actors to portray 1980s county fairgoers and families for an upcoming feature film. The film, set in the 1980s, revolves around a county fair, and we are looking for people to bring this atmosphere to life with an authentic 80s look. The project is a Bruce Springsteen biopic starring Jeremy Allen White and will be filming in various New Jersey locations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray county fairgoers and families in background scenes.
• Follow the direction of the production team to ensure an authentic recreation of a 1980s county fair.
• Be comfortable working both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Be available for costume fittings in New Jersey prior to the filming date.
• Remain professional and punctual throughout the shoot, adhering to the production schedule.

Requirements:

• Must be able to work as a local in New Jersey.
• Men: Should have longer/shag haircuts or long rocker styles (no fades, buzz cuts, or super short hair).
• Women: Any hair length is acceptable, chin/shoulder length is ideal (no long extensions, but curly hair and perms are welcome).
• Must be comfortable working around atmospheric smoke.
• Must not have allergies to wool, as wool costumes may be required.
• Full day/night availability required for the shoot day.
• Height, weight, and clothing sizes are required for costume fitting purposes only.

Compensation:

• Non-SAG Rate: $176 for 10 hours.
• Production will provide a courtesy van for New Jersey locations not near public transportation.