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Little Falls - Feature Film

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ND BG W/ CAR - AVAILABLE SUNDAY 6/28 IN MANHATTAN ***NOTE YEAR, COLOR, MAKE, AND MODEL OF YOUR VEHICLE***
Due Date: 06/24/2026
  • Feature Film

    Nd bg w/ car - available sunday 6/28 in manhattan

    Little Falls - Feature Film

    PAID New York 18 - 100 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

    About this role

    ND BG W/ CAR - AVAILABLE SUNDAY 6/28 IN MANHATTAN ***NOTE YEAR, COLOR, MAKE, AND MODEL OF YOUR VEHICLE***

    Due Date: 06/24/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Gwci is seeking people to portray hideout resident (sag covered)- tent. shooting 6/23

    Ghost

    $224/8hrs New York 18 - 99 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray Hideout Residents (SAG COVERED)- tent. shoot date 6/23 for the feature film GHOST TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting: Tues 6/23 (in Sunset Park, Brooklyn) Exterior/InteriorW...

    Due Date: 06/27/2026

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  • Streaming Series

    5'5" blonde photo double, size 2-4 (sag-aftra covered)

    Gemini

    $262/8hrs Woman New York 35 - 62 SAG-AFTRA Streaming Series

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking STAND IN for 5'5 White Female with blonde hair, around size 2-4 clothing, for the series GEMINI shooting in NYC. TENTATIVE DATES: 6/29 and 6/30 in Brooklyn This background role is co...

    Due Date: 06/23/2026

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  • Television Series

    Sag/nu to portray hand double fingerpicking the guitar_avail wed 6/24 - see sizes within

    Availability

    $262/8 HOURS Man New York 18 - 40 Other Television Series

    About this role

    SAG/NU TO PORTRAY HAND DOUBLE FINGERPICKING THE GUITAR. Must fit the following sizes: 5'8", 36-37" chest, 14.5x32.5 shirt, 34" waist, 31.5" true waist.

    Due Date: 06/24/2026

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  • Podcast

    Gilda

    The Daughter's

    $150/hr, 1-hr minimum Woman New York 40 - 60 Non Union Podcast

    About this role

    Woman; 40 to 60 years old; all ethnicities.Baker, no nonsense/sassy, but also warm. **FRENCH ACCENT

    Due Date: 06/23/2026

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  • Podcast

    Zambriano

    The Daughter's

    $150/hr, 1-hr minimum Man New York 50 - 60 Non Union Podcast

    About this role

    50 to 60 years old, Italian, works with polar bears, funny. **ITALIAN ACCENT

    Due Date: 06/23/2026

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  • Commercial

    Uber drivers

    Youtube NY

    $350/8 Man New York 50 - 60 Non Union Commercial

    About this role

    Looking for Uber Driver types that works 6/26

    Due Date: 06/26/2026

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  • Promo

    Gen z / young millenial

    BG for Fightland (Tv Show)

    $100/ 4 hours Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 20 - 35 Non Union Promo

    About this role

    Gen Z / Young Millennial Any ethnicity, gender, and background. Looking for a fun, diverse group of people with great energy and authentic personalities. Participants will attempt to beat celebrity hi...

    Due Date: 06/24/2026

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  • Commercial

    Sag red carpet bg w/upscale attire in ny-6/30-7/1

    Sag Red Carpet BG W/Upscale Attire in Ny-6/30-7/1

    $466.60/8hrs Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 25 - 50 SAG-AFTRA, Commercial Commercial

    About this role

    Sag Red Carpet BG w/upscale attire in NY-6/30-7/1. Shoots in Brooklyn,. Strict NDA job. Cannot say product

    Due Date: 06/22/2026

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  • Commercial

    Sag construction worker males-30-45 on 7/1-shoots in brooklyn.

    Sag Construction Worker Males-30-45 on 7/1-ny

    $466.60/8hrs Man New York 30 - 45 SAG-AFTRA, Commercial Commercial

    About this role

    Sag Construction Worker Males-30-45 on 7/1-Shoots in Brooklyn.. This is job is under strict NDA, so can't say product.

    Due Date: 06/22/2026

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