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Casting Talent for Documentary-Style Feature Film “Boomtown”

Job Description
A new documentary-style feature film titled Boomtown is now casting multiple roles for a non-union production shooting in Frederick, MD. The project will explore a wide range of personalities and stories that capture the spirit of a changing community. Talent must be available for 1–4 shoot days between August and October 2025. Each role is crafted with unique characteristics, calling for actors with emotional range, distinct looks, and strong presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted and semi-scripted scenes in a documentary-style format

• Portray characters based on detailed real-life profiles with authenticity and nuance

• Follow direction while delivering natural, emotionally driven performances

• Work on location in downtown Frederick, MD across multiple filming days

Requirements

• Non-union talent only

• Must be available for filming in August, September, or October 2025

• Each role requires strong character embodiment and comfort on camera

• Key roles include:

  • Lexie: Mixed-race female (18–24), dark features, expressive; podcast/reporting experience a plus

  • Kara: Caucasian female (20s–40s), tall, short light brown hair; community leader

  • Jennifer: Caucasian female (30s–50s), short blonde hair; bold politician

  • Meta: Caucasian female (30s–50s), sharp, chin-length light brown hair; savvy political figure

  • April: Caucasian female (20s–30s), long blonde hair with bangs; free-spirited artist

  • Tim: Caucasian male (20s–30s), slim, super short dark hair; advertising professional

  • Bryan: Caucasian male (30s–50s), short brown hair; confident, acclaimed chef

  • William: Caucasian male (30s–50s), artistic with thinning light brown/reddish hair and beard

  • Bert: Caucasian male (30s–50s), brown hair, clean-shaven; understated leader

  • Jerry: Caucasian male (30s–50s), brown hair, glasses; businessman type

  • Scott: Caucasian male (20s–40s), brown hair; creative reporter type

  • Richard: Caucasian male (20s–40s), brown hair, glasses; detail-oriented

  • Phil: Caucasian male (20s–40s), brown hair, mustache or willing to grow one; ambitious developer

  • Jim: Caucasian male (30s–60s), salt and pepper hair, glasses; country-accented politician

  • Nicola: Italian male (30s–60s), dark curly hair, mustache or willing to grow one; eccentric entertainer

Compensation

• $150/day to $400/day depending on role

• 1 to 4 shoot days per role

• On-location shoot in Frederick, Maryland