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Conversation Participants for Speech Technology Research Project

Job Description

A paid speech technology research project is seeking participants in Vancouver, British Columbia, to have natural conversations with another person while helping improve speech recognition and interpretive technology. The project supports technology that processes and understands different ways people speak, including applications related to accessibility and assistive technology. This is not a voice-cloning or generative AI project, and participants’ voices will not be used to create synthetic performances. Acting or technology experience is not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in natural, unscripted conversations with another person.
• Speak clearly and authentically during recorded research sessions.
• Help researchers improve technology designed to recognize and interpret human speech.
• Follow session instructions provided by the research team.
• Participate professionally throughout sessions lasting approximately 4–8 hours.

Requirements

• Comfortable having natural conversations with another person.
• No acting experience required.
• No AI or technology background required.
• Able to communicate naturally during extended recording sessions.
• Must be able to participate in projects based in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Compensation

• Up to $125 per hour.
• Paid projects generally run 4–8 hours, with most sessions lasting approximately 8 hours.

Models for Marc Jacobs Commercial Campaign

Job Description

A Marc Jacobs commercial campaign is seeking models and real people with authentic personalities for an upcoming fashion advertising project. Casting is looking for distinctive individuals who can bring confidence, individuality, and a genuine on-camera presence to the campaign. This paid modeling opportunity is ideal for talent interested in working with a globally recognized fashion brand.

Job Responsibilities

• Model for a Marc Jacobs commercial campaign.
• Showcase an authentic personality and individual style on camera.
• Participate in fashion-focused commercial photography or video content.
• Follow creative direction from the campaign production team.
• Bring confidence, personality, and natural energy to the project.

Requirements

• Models and real people are encouraged to apply.
• Authentic and distinctive personalities.
• Strong, confident on-camera presence.
• Comfortable participating in a professional fashion campaign.
• Able to follow creative and modeling direction.

Compensation

• $3,500 per project.

Female Photo Double for SAG-AFTRA Feature Film “Howler”

Job Description

The SAG-AFTRA feature film “Howler” is seeking a female photo double for an upcoming production filming in Northwest Arkansas. This paid film opportunity is looking for talent who closely matches the physical appearance and build required to double for a principal performer during production.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a photo double for a principal female performer.
• Match the principal performer’s positioning and movements as directed.
• Assist production with shots requiring a matching double.
• Follow precise direction to maintain visual continuity.
• Remain professional and prepared throughout filming.

Requirements

• Female talent.
• Caucasian.
• Long, curly dark brown or black hair.
• Athletic build.
• Must closely match the physical appearance required for the role.
• Must be able to work in Northwest Arkansas.

Compensation

• Paid photo double opportunity.
• SAG-AFTRA feature film compensation applies.

Male Photo Double for SAG-AFTRA Feature Film “Howler”

Job Description

The SAG-AFTRA feature film “Howler” is seeking a male photo double for production in Northwest Arkansas. This paid feature film opportunity requires talent who can closely match the appearance and physical build of a principal performer while assisting with shots requiring a convincing on-camera double.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a photo double for a principal male performer.
• Recreate required positioning and movements for production shots.
• Follow detailed direction from the production team.
• Maintain visual continuity between the principal performer and double.
• Remain professional and available throughout the assigned filming period.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Caucasian.
• Dark hair.
• Must closely match the physical appearance required for the role.
• Must be able to work in Northwest Arkansas.

Compensation

• Paid photo double opportunity.
• SAG-AFTRA feature film compensation applies

Evelyn Day Player Role for SAG-AFTRA Feature Film “Howler”

Job Description

The SAG-AFTRA feature film “Howler” is casting a female actor for the day player role of Evelyn. Evelyn is an older Native American character with authority and knowledge of Choctaw culture and history. This role is suited for a performer who can bring credibility, presence, and depth to a mystery-driven feature film.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Evelyn in scripted feature film scenes.
• Deliver dialogue with confidence and authenticity.
• Bring authority and emotional depth to the character.
• Follow direction and collaborate with the cast and production team.
• Maintain consistent characterization throughout filming.

Requirements

• Female actor, ages 40–50.
• Native American performer.
• Must be able to authentically portray a character knowledgeable about Choctaw culture and history.
• Previous film experience is a plus but not required.
• Must be local to Northwest Arkansas.

Compensation

• Paid day player role.
• SAG-AFTRA feature film compensation applies.

Janet Day Player Role for SAG-AFTRA Feature Film “Howler”

Job Description

The SAG-AFTRA feature film “Howler” is seeking a female actor for the day player role of Janet. The film follows an investigative reporter exploring mysterious deaths connected to contestants from a survival-style reality show set in the Ozarks. Janet is Giovanni’s protective older sister and closest confidant, requiring a performer who can bring warmth, strength, and emotional authenticity to the character.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Janet, Giovanni’s protective older sister and trusted confidant.
• Deliver a natural and emotionally grounded on-camera performance.
• Perform scripted dialogue and character-driven scenes.
• Collaborate professionally with the director, cast, and production team.
• Maintain character continuity throughout filming.

Requirements

• Female actor, 30s to early 40s.
• Caucasian.
• Dark hair.
• Strong dramatic acting ability.
• Previous film experience is a plus but not required.
• Must be local to Northwest Arkansas.

Compensation

• Paid day player role.
• SAG-AFTRA feature film compensation applies.

Firehouse Background Extras for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking men and women to work as non-speaking background extras in an interior firehouse scene. The production is casting talent to portray firefighters, white-shirt personnel, and administrative staff. This paid background acting opportunity is open to performers in their 20s–60s who are local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray firefighters, white-shirt personnel, or administrative staff in a firehouse scene.
• Perform natural background actions appropriate to a working firehouse environment.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain character and continuity during the production day.
• Remain professional and camera-ready while on set.

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 20s–60s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Men must be clean-shaven.
• Must be comfortable performing in a non-speaking background role.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states.

Compensation

• $136.40 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half overtime after 8 hours.

Newborn Babies for Film Production

Job Description

An upcoming production filming in Huddersfield is seeking newborn babies for on-camera roles. Casting is open to babies of any ethnicity and gender, with families based in Manchester, Yorkshire, and Lancashire encouraged to apply. This opportunity requires good availability throughout the production period.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a newborn baby in professionally filmed scenes.
• Participate in filming under the supervision of a parent or guardian.
• Attend production as scheduled if selected.
• Work with the production team to ensure a safe and comfortable filming experience.

Requirements

• Newborn babies.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Open to all genders.
• Babies born between August and September 2026.
• Families should be based in Manchester, Yorkshire, Lancashire, or surrounding areas.
• Must be able to work in Huddersfield.
• Good availability required from September through October.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.
• Compensation details will be provided to selected families.

Police, Military, Firefighters, and First Responder Background Actors for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking men and women to portray police officers, military personnel, firefighters, and first responders in upcoming scenes. The production is looking for both real professionals with police, military, or firefighting experience and background actors who can convincingly portray these roles. Talent must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray police officers, military personnel, firefighters, or first responders in background scenes.
• Perform realistic first responder and public safety actions as directed.
• Follow instructions from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain an authentic and professional presence on camera.
• Real professionals may use their experience to bring additional authenticity to scenes.

Requirements

• Open to men and women.
• Real police officers, military personnel, and firefighters are encouraged to apply.
• Non-professional background actors in their 20s–60s are also being considered.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Men must be clean-shaven with short hair.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states.

Compensation

• Real firefighters, police, and military: $206 for 8 hours, plus overtime after 8 hours.
• Special ability bump: $25.
• Non-real background actors: $136.40 for 8 hours, plus overtime after 8 hours.

Lead Actors for Non-Union Feature Film “Coarse”

Job Description

The non-union feature film “Coarse” is casting lead actors for an upcoming revenge drama filming across multiple U.S. locations. The story follows a young man who embarks on a journey of revenge across the United States after the brutal murder of his father. The production is seeking strong dramatic performers for three central characters, with filming planned in Texas, Illinois, Louisiana, and Wyoming.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a lead role in the feature film “Coarse.”
• Deliver emotionally grounded and compelling dramatic performances.
• Develop complex character relationships and maintain continuity throughout production.
• Collaborate with the director, cast, and production team.
• Travel to required filming locations based on the selected role.
• Perform approximately 10 estimated shoot days, depending on the role.

Requirements

• Alex Taylor: Male, ages 18–30, playing ages 11–14 and 25–30; open ethnicity. An old soul shaped by grief who later serves in the military and works in mortuary affairs.
• Harlan Callahan Jr.: Male, ages 25–30; open ethnicity. A lawman, Alex’s closest friend, and an important moral figure in the story.
• Lorelei Taylor: Female, ages 30–50, playing ages 31 and 51; open ethnicity. A strong, determined woman and former gang member facing major personal loss and illness.
• Strong dramatic acting ability required.
• Must be comfortable portraying emotionally intense subject matter.
• Must be available for approximately 10 shoot days, depending on the role.
• Lead talent must be able to travel to required production locations.

Compensation

• $300 per day.
• Additional 20% if applicable.
• Travel included for lead roles.