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Featured Background Actors for Local Landmark Project
Job Description
A production is seeking featured background actors for a project filming at a well-known local landmark. Casting directors are looking for adults to appear in non-speaking roles and help bring authentic community scenes to life. This is a paid opportunity for reliable performers who are comfortable working outdoors around farm equipment and animals.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray background characters in featured scenes
- Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors
- Maintain continuity throughout filming
- Participate in outdoor filming environments
- Work comfortably around farm animals and tractors
- Arrive on time and prepared for scheduled call times
Requirements
- Men and women, any ethnicity
- Ages 35–55
- Comfortable around farm animals and tractors
- Available for scheduled filming dates and times
- Professional, dependable, and able to follow direction
- Recent photos required for consideration
- No speaking roles
Compensation
- $125 per day
- Breakfast and lunch provided
- Paid featured background opportunity
- Professional production experience
VIV ADDISON (late 30s) — LEAD
Female, any ethnicity. Interior designer, entrepreneur, control freak, devoted mother. Viv has a terminal diagnosis, but is determined to orchestrate her family's future from beyond the grave by finding a new wife to help her inept husband raise their two kids. Must convey vulnerability beneath competence. Awards-caliber role.
Casting tier: Emily Blunt, Carey Mulligan, Keira Knightley, Rosamund Pike
We are looking for an actor who can bring not only the chops to a meaty role, but also help market the film before, during, and after production.Â
Casting Call for True Crime Reenactment Roles
Job Description
A true crime reenactment project is seeking actors to portray real individuals for upcoming scenes. This production requires strong performers able to embody characters with authenticity and depth.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray assigned character based on reference photos.
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Participate in non-speaking roles with expressive performance.
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Collaborate with the production team to capture realistic reenactments.
Requirements
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Must closely resemble the provided reference photo (unless applying for non-matching flex roles).
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Comfortable working in sensitive scenes, including storylines involving child abuse (filmed suggestively).
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Local to Lexington, KY (no travel, lodging, or mileage provided).
Compensation
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$125 for 6 hours
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$200 for over 6 hours
Available Roles
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Tony: Male, White, 40s–50s, Gray/Salt & Pepper Hair, Beard & Mustache, Average Build.
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Amy: Female, White, 18–35, Blonde/Light Brown Hair, Average Build.
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Tammy: Female, White, 18–25, Blonde Hair, Average Build.
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Tammy’s Father: Male, White, 40s–60s, Gray/Salt & Pepper Balding Hair, Beard & Mustache, Average Build.
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John: Male, White, 3–6 years old, Blonde Hair.
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Tony’s Daughter: Female, White, 3–6 years old, Blonde Hair.
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Flex Roles: Neighbors, Police Officers, and other background roles. Open to all.