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Queeps

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Seeking MINOR (4-6 years old) to portray kid with ice cream cone at zoo. *Works Thurs 6/25 in Yonkers. Kids will be standing very still with an ice cream cone in hand. Kids must be okay with holding ice cream and able to consume ice cream if asked. Background performers will be asked to freeze ...
Due Date: 06/23/2026
  • Streaming Series

    Seeking minor (4-6 years old) to portray kid with ice cream cone *works thurs 6/25 in yonkers*

    Queeps

    $224/8 New York 4 - 6 SAG-AFTRA, New Media Streaming Series

    About this role

    Seeking MINOR (4-6 years old) to portray kid with ice cream cone at zoo. *Works Thurs 6/25 in Yonkers. Kids will be standing very still with an ice cream cone in hand. Kids must be okay with holding...

    Due Date: 06/23/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Kids at the zoo (3-6yrs) - tent works 6/24 (sag-aftra covered)

    Ghost

    $224/8hrs New York 3 - 8 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray Kids at the Zoo (3-6yrs) for the feature film GHOST - 2ND UNIT.  TENTATIVE DATES:  Shooting: Wednesday 6/24 exterior in Manhattan PLEASE NOTE: Children will be requ...

    Due Date: 06/22/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Guards - tent works 6/23 (sag-aftra covered)

    Ghost

    $224/8hrs Man New York 21 - 65 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray Guards for the feature film GHOST - 2ND UNIT.  TENTATIVE DATES:  Shooting: Tuesday 6/23 exterior and interior in Staten Island You may also be asked to bring a chan...

    Due Date: 06/21/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Colony members in helmets w/ nd cars - tent works 6/23 (sag-aftra covered)

    Ghost

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

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray Colony Members in Helmets w/ ND Cars for the feature film GHOST - 2ND UNIT.  TENTATIVE DATES:  Shooting: Tuesday 6/23 exterior and interior in Staten Island You may...

    Due Date: 06/21/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Colony members in helmets - tent works 6/23 (sag-aftra covered)

    Ghost

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

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray Colony Members in Helmets for the feature film GHOST - 2ND UNIT.  TENTATIVE DATES:  Shooting: Tuesday 6/23 exterior and interior in Staten Island You may also be as...

    Due Date: 06/21/2026

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  • Commercial

    Girl with umbrella

    Video Game Commercial

    $350/12 Woman New York 18 - 35 Non Union Commercial

    About this role

    Girl wearing a raincoat fighting with umbrella during the rain and wind.

    Due Date: 06/20/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Bus riders (sag covered)

    Ghost

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

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray Bus Riders for the feature film GHOST- 2nd UNIT. (SAG COVERED) TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting: Mon 6/22 SAG Pay rate: $224/8hrs Interior/Exterior Work ** SEEKING NEW...

    Due Date: 07/03/2026

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  • Commercial

    Hand model (white male)

    Youtube Premium (NY)

    $800/10 + 20% Agency Fee Man New York 30 - 42 Non Union Commercial

    About this role

    Looking for a hand model. White male.

    Due Date: 06/23/2026

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  • Commercial

    Talent in manhattan - 6/29 & 6/30

    Hk&G

    $350/12 Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 30 - 50 Non Union Commercial

    About this role

    Seeking talent to portray general background. Shoots interiors and exteriors in Manhattan on 6/29 & 6/30. Rate is $350/12. Must have full availability. Phone number must be included on profile to...

    Due Date: 06/23/2026

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  • Commercial

    Talent to self-report yonkers, ny - 6/24 & 6/25

    Hk&G

    $350/12 Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 30 - 50 Non Union Commercial

    About this role

    Seeking talent to portray general background. Shoots interiors and exteriors in Yonkers on 6/24 & 6/25. Must note if you can self-report to Yonkers. Rate is $350/12. Must have full availability. ...

    Due Date: 06/23/2026

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