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Ghost

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GWCI is seeking people to portray Neighbor w/ Dog for the feature film GHOST (SAG-AFTRA Covered). TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting: May 12th in Flatbush Brooklyn, NY Rate: $224/8hr Exterior This background role is covered by SAG-AFTRA CBA and subject to a Preference of Employment provision. Please n...
Due Date: 05/05/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Neighbor w/ dog (sag covered)

    Ghost

    $224/8 hours Man New York 25 - 65 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray Neighbor w/ Dog for the feature film GHOST (SAG-AFTRA Covered). TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting: May 12th in Flatbush Brooklyn, NY Rate: $224/8hr Exterior This backgroun...

    Due Date: 05/05/2026

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    Featured neighbors (sag covered)

    Ghost

    $224/8 hours New York 30 - 50 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

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    GWCI is seeking people to portray Featured Neighbors for the feature film GHOST (SAG-AFTRA Covered). TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting: May 12th in Flatbush Brooklyn, NY Rate: $224/8hr Exterior This backgr...

    Due Date: 05/05/2026

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    Nyc diner staff (sag covered)- tentative work 5/8

    Minivan

    $224/8hrs Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 21 - 65 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Series

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    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking people to play NYC Diner Staff (SAG COVERED)- tentative work 5/8 for various scenes in the streaming series Minivan. Tentative Dates/Locations: Shoot Date(s): 5/8 i...

    Due Date: 05/08/2026

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    Nyc diner patrons (sag covered)- tentative work 5/8

    Minivan

    $224/8hrs Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 99 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Series

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    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking people to play NYC Diner Patrons (SAG COVERED)- tentative work 5/8 for various scenes in the streaming series Minivan. Tentative Dates/Locations: Shoot Date(s): 5/8 ...

    Due Date: 05/08/2026

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    Photo double actor, 5'6-5'9 (sag covered)

    Minivan

    $262/8hrs Man New York 30 - 59 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Series

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    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking people to play Photo Double for Main Principal Actor, 5'6-5'9 (SAG COVERED)- tentative shoot date 5/7 for various scenes in the streaming series Minivan. Tentative S...

    Due Date: 05/07/2026

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    Altar boys (ages 8-11) (non sag covered)- tentative work 5/7

    Minivan

    $187/10hrs Man New York 8 - 11 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Series

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    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking people to play Altar Boys (Ages 8-11) (NON SAG COVERED)- tentative work 5/7 for various scenes in the streaming series Minivan. Tentative Dates/Locations: Shoot Date...

    Due Date: 05/07/2026

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    Nyc pedestrians w/ cars (not sag covered)- tentative work wed 5/6

    Minivan

    $187/10hrs Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 19 - 99 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Series

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    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking people to play NYC Pedestrians w/ Cars (NOT SAG COVERED)- tentative work Wed 5/6 for various scenes in the streaming series Minivan. Tentative Dates/Locations: Shoot...

    Due Date: 05/06/2026

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    Bengali restaurant patrons/staff (sag covered)

    Ghost

    $224/8 hours New York 18 - 65 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

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    GWCI is seeking people to portray Bengali Restaurant Patrons/Staff for the feature film GHOST (SAG-AFTRA Covered). TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting: May 8th in Jackson Heights, NY Rate: $224/8hr Exterior W...

    Due Date: 05/04/2026

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    Jackson heights neighborhood pedestrians (nonsag)

    Ghost

    $187/10 hours New York 18 - 88 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

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    GWCI is seeking people to portray Neighborhood Pedestrians for the feature film GHOST (NonSAG). TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting: May 6th in Jackson Heights, NY Rate: $187/10hr Exterior Work This backgrou...

    Due Date: 05/04/2026

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    Window Nation - Background Installer Role

    $400 (+10% agency fee is applicable) per shoot day Man New York 21 - 35 Non Union Commercial

    About this role

    Male, 20s-30s, All ethnicities. Must be 18+ Physically fit, capable looking. Experience with construction/installation is a plus.  This is a BG Role. 1 Shoot Day - Tues, May 12 or Thurs 14th (+ May 15...

    Due Date: 05/06/2026

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