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Marching Band for Featured Background Role in Commercial
Job Description:
A commercial production is casting talented marching band members for a featured background role. The team is ideally seeking a real marching band of 20 or more performers who can play together in sync for playback scenes. This opportunity is perfect for musicians with strong ensemble experience who are ready to bring vibrant energy and visual impact to the screen. Uniformed bands are a plus, especially those with their own Blue & White gear.
Job Responsibilities:
• Perform synchronized marching and playback during filming
• Represent authentic marching band energy in a commercial setting
• Coordinate with production to ensure timing and performance accuracy
Requirements:
• Male and female talent, all ethnicities
• Ages 21–28
• Must play a marching band instrument and have prior marching band experience
• Able to perform cohesively with a group (ideally part of a full marching band)
• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Nashville, TN area
Compensation:
• $300 for up to 12 hours of work (guaranteed, even if the day is shorter)
• Additional pay available for use of personal instruments and cartage (amount TBD)
• Usage: Full broadcast excluding print, North America, 6 months from first air date
Tailgaters for Featured Background Role in Commercial
Job Description:
A commercial production is now casting featured background talent to portray lively and engaging tailgaters. This role is perfect for individuals with fun, outgoing personalities who are comfortable promoting a high-energy atmosphere. Talent will be part of a commercial scene that captures the excitement of a tailgate party and should be comfortable representing a gambling-themed environment. This shoot offers full-day work with guaranteed pay even if the shoot wraps early.
Job Responsibilities:
• Appear as a featured tailgater in commercial scenes
• Display high energy and enthusiasm while on camera
• Follow direction from the production team and remain camera-ready throughout the day
Requirements:
• Male and female talent, all ethnicities
• Ages 25–55 (must be at least 25 years old)
• Must have a big personality and enjoy being in a crowd setting
• Comfortable with promoting a gambling site theme
• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Nashville, TN area
Compensation:
• $300 for up to 12 hours of work (guaranteed even if under 12 hours)
• Usage: Full broadcast excluding print, North America, 6 months from first air date
Casting Background Talent for MTV Series in Atlanta
Job Description:
A new MTV series is casting fresh non-union background actors for featured and casual bar and office scenes filming in the Atlanta area. This production is looking for people who have not previously worked on this project and are available for one full day of filming. Each background role is tailored to specific scene environments—dive bar, eatery, and office settings—offering fun and stylistic opportunities for extras with personality.
Job Responsibilities:
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Portray various characters in background roles for scripted TV scenes
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Follow on-set direction and remain in character throughout takes
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Arrive with scene-appropriate wardrobe based on your assigned role
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Be available for full-day shoots, including afternoon or evening call times
Requirements:
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Must be non-union and local to Atlanta, GA (no travel or accommodations provided)
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Must not have worked on this MTV project previously
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Available for one of the following shoot dates: Tues 7/8 or Thurs 7/10
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Must be available for full-day call (exact times TBD; no overnights)
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Roles include:
• Office Co-Worker (Male, early-mid 30s, white or racially ambiguous, clean-cut or versatile look)
• Dive Bar/House Guests (Males & Females, 20s–40s, diverse looks, casual attire, inclusive of LGBTQ+ and gender-fluid styles, must have own car for house-to-bar shoot)
• Eatery Customers (Males & Females, 21–40s, any race, dressed casually)
Compensation:
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$100 for up to 8 hours of work (guaranteed 8-hour pay)
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Overtime paid after 8 hours