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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.

Police Officer Role for “Killer Moms” True Crime Series

Job Description

The Oxygen true crime reenactment series “Killer Moms,” a “Snapped” spinoff, is casting a male performer to portray a police officer in an upcoming episode filming in Knoxville, Tennessee. This non-union, non-speaking role requires talent who can naturally portray law enforcement in documentary-style reenactment scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a police officer in true crime reenactment scenes.
• Perform realistic law enforcement actions as directed.
• Maintain a professional and authoritative on-camera presence.
• Follow production direction and positioning throughout filming.
• Maintain continuity across multiple scenes and filming days.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Comfortable portraying a police officer.
• Comfortable performing in a non-speaking true crime reenactment role.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Compensation

• $135 per day.
• No lodging provided.

Tori Role for “Killer Moms” True Crime Series

Job Description

The Oxygen true crime reenactment series “Killer Moms,” a “Snapped” spinoff, is seeking a female performer to portray Tori, the victim’s daughter, in an upcoming episode filming in Knoxville, Tennessee. This non-union role is ideal for talent who can bring a natural and believable presence to documentary-style true crime reenactment scenes. There is no scripted audio for this role.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Tori, the victim’s daughter, in true crime reenactment scenes.
• Perform natural reactions and actions appropriate to the storyline.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain character and visual continuity between takes.
• Perform effectively in a non-speaking role.

Requirements

• Female talent, ages 30s–40s.
• White.
• Short dark hair, shoulder-length or shorter.
• Comfortable appearing in a true crime reenactment series.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Compensation

• $150 per day.
• No lodging provided.

CSI Role for True Crime Reenactment Series

Job Description

A true crime reenactment production filming in the Knoxville, Tennessee area is seeking a male performer to portray a CSI professional. This paid casting opportunity requires someone with a physically fit appearance who is comfortable performing in scenes involving murder-related subject matter.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a CSI professional in true crime reenactment scenes.
• Perform realistic investigative actions appropriate to the role.
• Work naturally within crime scene environments.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming.

Requirements

• Male talent, 30s.
• Physically fit.
• Comfortable with murder-related content.
• Comfortable portraying a crime scene investigator.
• Must be able to work in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.

Compensation

• $150 per day.

Detective Role for True Crime Reenactment Series

Job Description

A true crime reenactment production is casting a male performer to portray a detective in the Knoxville, Tennessee area. This paid role is seeking talent with a clean-cut, physically fit appearance who can convincingly portray a professional law enforcement officer on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a detective in true crime reenactment scenes.
• Perform realistic law enforcement actions as directed.
• Maintain a professional and authoritative on-camera presence.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain character and visual continuity between takes.

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 35–50.
• White.
• Clean-cut appearance.
• Physically fit.
• Comfortable portraying law enforcement.
• Must be able to work in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.

Compensation

• $150 per day.

John Role for True Crime Reenactment Series

Job Description

A true crime reenactment production filming in Knoxville, Tennessee is seeking a male performer to portray John. This paid role includes scenes involving scripted violence and murder-related content and may require the performer to lie on the ground during filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray John in true crime reenactment scenes.
• Perform scripted actions involving violence and murder-related subject matter.
• Lie on the ground during scenes as required.
• Follow direction and positioning instructions from the production team.
• Maintain continuity throughout filming.

Requirements

• Male talent, late 60s–70.
• White.
• Comfortable with scripted violence and murder-related content.
• Comfortable lying on the ground during filming.
• Must be able to work in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.

Compensation

• $150 per day.

Billy Role for True Crime Reenactment Series

Job Description

A true crime reenactment production is seeking a male performer to portray Billy in scenes filming in the Knoxville, Tennessee area. This paid role requires an actor who can naturally portray the character while working comfortably with murder-related subject matter commonly featured in true crime reenactments.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Billy in dramatic true crime reenactment scenes.
• Perform natural character actions and reactions on camera.
• Work comfortably with murder-related story content.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Maintain consistent characterization throughout filming.

Requirements

• Male talent, late 40s to early 50s.
• White.
• Brown hair.
• Comfortable performing scenes involving murder-related content.
• Must be able to work in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.

Compensation

• $150 per day.

Melissa Role for True Crime Reenactment Series

Job Description

A true crime reenactment production filming in the Knoxville, Tennessee area is seeking a female performer to portray Melissa. This paid acting opportunity involves scripted violence and murder-related content, so talent should be comfortable performing dramatic and potentially intense true crime scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Melissa in scripted true crime reenactment scenes.
• Deliver natural and believable dramatic reactions on camera.
• Perform scenes involving scripted violence and murder-related subject matter.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain character and continuity between takes.

Requirements

• Female talent, ages 20–30.
• White.
• Brown hair.
• Comfortable with scripted violence and murder-related content.
• Must be able to work in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.

Compensation

• $150 per day.

Trooper Grey Role for Network True Crime Series

Job Description

A non-union network television true crime reenactment series is seeking a male performer to portray Trooper Grey in an upcoming production filming in Knoxville, Tennessee. Talent should closely resemble the character reference, including the required hair and facial hair, and be comfortable portraying a law enforcement officer in realistic reenactment scenes. This is a non-speaking role with no scripted audio.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Trooper Grey in true crime reenactment scenes.
• Convincingly portray a law enforcement officer on camera.
• Match the required hairstyle and facial hair for character continuity.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Perform natural actions appropriate to documentary-style reenactment scenes.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Must closely resemble the provided character reference.
• Must be able to match the required hair and facial hair.
• Comfortable portraying law enforcement.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Knoxville, Tennessee.
• No scripted audio required.

Compensation

• $150 per day.
• No travel or hotel accommodations provided.