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The Madison (NY Unit)

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NU STREET BG - OK WINTER EXTERIORS - FRI 8/21 NYC - AM CALL TIME, + SOME EXT NIGHT SCENES
Due Date: 08/28/2026
  • Television Series

    Nu street bg - ok winter exteriors - fri 8/21 nyc - am call time, + some ext night scenes

    The Madison (NY Unit)

    PAID Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 42 SAG-AFTRA Television Series

    About this role

    NU STREET BG - OK WINTER EXTERIORS - FRI 8/21 NYC - AM CALL TIME, + SOME EXT NIGHT SCENES

    Due Date: 08/28/2026

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    Miller Lite

    SAG-AFTRA Commercial Scale Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 25 - 65 SAG-AFTRA, Commercial Commercial

    About this role

    Seeking general background for 8/25, 8/26 & 8/27 shooting in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Will work one day only. SAG-AFTRA commercial scale. MUST legally be 25 + to work and MUST note you are over ...

    Due Date: 08/24/2026

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    Amusement park twins

    Gu3

    $600/each New York 8 - 12 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    We are looking for REAL TWINS, ages 8–12, for a fun amusement park scene filming in Keansburg, NJ! 📅 Work Date: Monday, August 31 📍 Location: Keansburg, NJ Seeking TWINS: ⭐ Ages 8–12 ⭐ All genders &am...

    Due Date: 08/31/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Sag father and son for aug 31 - dad is mid 30s, tall, white, son is age 6-8 white male.

    The Method

    231 Man New York 30 - 40 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    Is there a real dad and son combo avail Aug 31? Shoot is in Jersey City near the PATH train, in the zone. White - dad 30's, son age 6-8. If you are real family, or if friends and can work together -...

    Due Date: 08/25/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Sag talent for bg thursday aug 27, to play bookstore customers and also cafe staff and patrons.

    The Method

    231 New York 22 - 40 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    SAG talent for BG Thursday Aug 27, to play bookstore customers and also cafe staff and patrons. Shoot is in Montclair and we will transport if needed. Submit for Director's choice

    Due Date: 08/21/2026

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    Sag talent for bg wed aug 26, jersey city, to play a director or an actorand

    The Method

    231 Man New York 25 - 30 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    SAG talent for BG Wed Aug 25 - to possibly play a director or an actor. Location is in the zone, in Jersey City near the PATH train. Age 25-30, white. Submit for Director's choice.

    Due Date: 08/21/2026

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    Sag talent for bg wed aug 25 in jersey city, to play an indie film crew

    The Method

    231 New York 27 - 35 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

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    SAG talent to play an indie film crew. Late 20s -early 30s. Location is in the zone, near the PATH train. Submit for Director's choice.

    Due Date: 08/21/2026

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    Sag talent for bg thursday aug 27, bookstore friends, age 18-21

    The Method

    231 New York 18 - 21 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    SAG young age 18-21, to play specific friends of a bookstore customer. Shoot is in Montclair and we will transport if needed. Submit for Director's choice.

    Due Date: 08/21/2026

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  • Commercial

    Talent who is comfortable swimming in a pool for 8/21

    Project Fin

    SAG-AFTRA Commercial Scale Man New York 28 - 38 SAG-AFTRA, Commercial Commercial

    About this role

    Seeking talent who is comfortable being in a pool and also a gym scene for tomorrow 8/21. SAG-AFTRA commercial scale. MUST NOTE you are comfortable being in a pool. 5:30 a.m van leaving from Manhat...

    Due Date: 08/20/2026

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    Sag bg tuesday aug 25, jersey city near the path, theater actors in costume - see note for specifics

    The Method

    231 New York 22 - 28 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    SAG for BG Tuesday, location in the zone near the PATH station. Playing actors in a theater production - and will be wearing our "elephant" costumes - must be small to average size to fit, and will be...

    Due Date: 08/21/2026

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