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Seeking talent to self-report to Kearny, NJ tomorrow 6/23. Must have a car to self-report and note it in your submission. Shoots exteriors. Rate is $250/10. Must have full availability. Phone number must be included on profile to be considered.
Due Date: 06/23/2026
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    Talent to self-report to kearny, nj

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    $250/10 Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 99 Non Union Commercial

    About this role

    Seeking talent to self-report to Kearny, NJ tomorrow 6/23. Must have a car to self-report and note it in your submission. Shoots exteriors. Rate is $250/10. Must have full availability. Phone number m...

    Due Date: 06/23/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Pedestrians w/ dark suvs. -tent works 6/27 & 6/28 (sag-aftra covered)

    Ghost

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

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray Pedestrians w/ Dark SUVS for the feature film GHOST - 2ND UNIT.   TENTATIVE DATES:  Shooting: Sat 6/27 AND Sun 6/28 matching Exterior work in Mt Vernon NY  RATE: $2...

    Due Date: 06/23/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Commuters in train - tues 6/23 - filming on stage in brooklyn

    42.6 (Focus Features)

    PAID SAG RATES Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 75 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

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    Looking for all types to portray train commuters - filming on stage in Brooklyn

    Due Date: 06/23/2026

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  • Feature Film

    1960s party goers - montclair, nj - van avail from nyc as needed

    Untitled Nj 1960s Feature Film

    PAID Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 25 - 45 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

    About this role

    1960s PARTY GOERS - MONTCLAIR, NJ - VAN AVAIL FROM NYC AS NEEDED

    Due Date: 06/17/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Chinese soldier type - avail mon 6/22 **note all sizes** haircut not needed

    Little Falls - Feature Film

    PAID Man New York 20 - 50 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

    About this role

    CHINESE SOLDIER TYPE - AVAIL MON 6/22 **NOTE ALL SIZES** HAIRCUT NOT NEEDED

    Due Date: 06/16/2026

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  • Commercial

    6'1 - athletic / fit - hispanic male

    Mxs - Stand in Nyc

    $350/10 Man New York 20 - 40 Non Union Commercial

    About this role

    6'1 - Athletic / Fit - Hispanic Male Talent is Dominican, skin tone is Medium Dark Tan

    Due Date: 06/23/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Child for bg tuesday and wednesday age 7-10

    My Only One

    224 New York 7 - 10 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

    About this role

    7-10 year old boy or girl avail to work in Passaic NJ June 23 and June 24. Must have trust account. Paid as SAG. CHILD WILL BE WEARING A HOSPITAL GOWN AND A FACE MASK/HEAD COVER

    Due Date: 06/22/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Doctors & nurses (sag covered)

    Ghost

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

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray Doctors & Nurses for the feature film GHOST-2nd UNIT. (SAG COVERED) TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting: Wed 6/24 SAG Pay rate: $224/8hrs Interior Work ** SEEKING NEW ...

    Due Date: 07/04/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Soldiers (sag covered)

    Ghost

    $224/8 New York 18 - 40 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray Soldiers for the feature film GHOST-2nd UNIT. (SAG COVERED) TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting: Wed 6/24 SAG Pay rate: $224/8hrs Exterior Work ** SEEKING NEW FACES! Peopl...

    Due Date: 07/04/2026

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    Zoo goers (sag covered)

    Ghost

    $224/8 New York 18 - 70 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray Zoo Goers for the feature film GHOST-2nd UNIT. (SAG COVERED) TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting: Wed 6/24 SAG Pay rate: $224/8hrs Exterior Work ** SEEKING NEW FACES! Peop...

    Due Date: 07/04/2026

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