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Actors and Extras for True Crime Series Re-Enactment Scenes

Job Description
A new true-crime television series is seeking local talent to appear in re-enactment scenes. The production is looking for actors and extras to portray witnesses, detectives, and others involved in the storyline. This is a chance for performers of all backgrounds to contribute to a dramatic and high-profile project while gaining valuable on-camera experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in re-enactment scenes by portraying assigned characters realistically

• Follow direction from the production team and adapt to scene requirements

• Maintain professionalism during long filming hours

• Collaborate with cast and crew to ensure authentic storytelling

Requirements

• Open to all ages and ethnicities, must be local to the Portland, ME area

• High school students welcome to apply for extra roles

• Adults 18+ who can realistically portray high school students

• Talent who resemble real people in the case, focusing on hair color, age, and build

Compensation

• All extra work is paid

• Non-Union production

• Filming commitment: 8–12 hours per day, typically 1–2 days of work

• Local hire only; travel and housing not provided