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Three men, ages 30 to 60, Mexican or Latino. They’re seasoned working musicians playing a Friday night shift at the Seaside Palms. They’re professionals who know songs like "Tu Retirada" in their sleep, but they carry the same weary, fading energy as the restaurant itself. We want authentic music...
Due Date: 06/26/2026
  • Short Film

    The mariachi trio

    Hot Flash - Short Film

    See Below Man New York 30 - 60 SAG-AFTRA, Ultra Low Budget Film Short Film

    About this role

    Three men, ages 30 to 60, Mexican or Latino. They’re seasoned working musicians playing a Friday night shift at the Seaside Palms. They’re professionals who know songs like "Tu Retirada" in their slee...

    Due Date: 06/26/2026

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    Motivational speaker

    Hot Flash - Short Film

    $1500 all inclusive Man New York 40 - 55 SAG-AFTRA, Ultra Low Budget Film Short Film

    About this role

    Strong characters, think along the lines of Chet Hanks, Jax Taylor, Scott Disick, Rob Gronkowski, Sam Ashgari.

    Due Date: 06/26/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Jackson heights vendors/pedestrians (sag covered)

    Ghost

    $224/8 New York 18 - 88 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray Jackson Heights Vendors/Pedestrians for the feature film GHOST (SAG-AFTRA Covered). TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting: Sunday 6/28 in Jackson Heights, NY Rate: $224/8hr Ext...

    Due Date: 06/23/2026

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  • Television Series

    Seeking people to portray event spectator - cast to fit (non sag aftra covered)

    The Gilded Age - Season 4

    $187/10hrs Man New York 20 - 70 SAG-AFTRA Television Series

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking People to portray Male Event Spectator for THE GILDED AGE - SEASON 4. Shoot Pay Rate: $187/10hrs Fitting Pay Rate: $46.75/2.5hrs Fitting Dates: 6/25 or 6/26 in Brooklyn, NY Shoot D...

    Due Date: 06/23/2026

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  • Television Series

    Non-union - to portray: "younger walt disney esque executive" types (asian)

    Buffalo (Confidential Very Popular Tv Series)

    Standard NU BG Rate Man New York 25 - 40 SAG-AFTRA Television Series

    About this role

    To portray: "Younger Walt Disney-Esque Executive" types. If selected, would work & fit in Astoria Queens. Date TBD. Thanks!

    Due Date: 06/24/2026

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  • Television Series

    Revised - non-union - younger "walt disney executive" types

    Buffalo (Confidential Very Popular Tv Series)

    Standard NU BG Rate Man New York 25 - 40 SAG-AFTRA Television Series

    About this role

    To portray: "Walt Disney-Esque Executive" types. If selected, would work & fit in Astoria Queens. Date TBD. Thanks!

    Due Date: 06/24/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Peds w/ cars (sag covered)

    Ghost

    $224/8 New York 18 - 80 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

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    GWCI is seeking people to portray Peds w/ Cars for the feature film GHOST-2nd UNIT. (SAG COVERED) TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting: Wed 6/24 SAG Pay rate: $224/8hrs Exterior Work **Please note the year,...

    Due Date: 07/04/2026

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  • Television Series

    Revised - to portray: walt disney-esque executive types (asian - white hair & beard a plus!))

    Buffalo (Confidential Very Popular Tv Series)

    Standard SAG/AFTRA BG Rate Man New York 55 - 75 SAG-AFTRA Television Series

    About this role

    To portray: "Walt Disney-Esque Executive" type. White hair & beard a plus! If selected, would work & fit in Astoria Queens. Date TBD. Thanks!

    Due Date: 06/24/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Flight attendants (sag covered)

    Ghost

    $224/8 New York 20 - 50 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray Flight Attendants for the feature film GHOST-2nd UNIT. (SAG COVERED) TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting: Wed 6/24 SAG Pay rate: $224/8hrs Interior/Exterior Work Must be c...

    Due Date: 07/04/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Plane passengers (sag covered)

    Ghost

    $224/8 New York 18 - 80 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray Plane Passengers for the feature film GHOST-2nd UNIT. (SAG COVERED) TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting: Wed 6/24 SAG Pay rate: $224/8hrs Interior/Exterior Work Must be co...

    Due Date: 07/04/2026

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