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Major Athletic Brand, Branded Content 5/14/26 Nyc

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$400/8
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you will be playing the young version of a MLB star
Due Date: 05/09/2026

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    Kid jc jr.

    Major Athletic Brand, Branded Content 5/14/26 Nyc

    $400/8 Man New York 7 - 12 Non Union Other

    About this role

    you will be playing the young version of a MLB star

    Due Date: 05/09/2026

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  • Streaming Series

    Faith-driven real people (global docuseries)

    Faith, Purpose & the Unknown

    All travel, lodging, and meals covered + stipend Man, Woman New York 17 - 60 Non Union Streaming Series

    About this role

    Project: Faith, Purpose & the Unknown Locations: USA + International (Cambodia, Guatemala, or Kenya) Dates: TBD Compensation: Travel, lodging, meals + stipend (non-union) THE OPPORTUNITY We're ca...

    Due Date: 05/15/2026

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  • Podcast

    Video caller 2

    Advice Hotline

    100/Submission New York 30 - 50 Non Union Podcast

    About this role

    Video caller will send in a video question that we will play for our hosts to be answered. The questions provided will be real questions written in by listeners. Video caller can use their phone to re...

    Due Date: 05/13/2026

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    Video caller

    Advice Hotline

    100/Submission New York 18 - 30 Non Union Podcast

    About this role

    Video caller will send in a video question that we will play for our hosts to be answered. The questions provided will be real questions written in by listeners. Video caller can use their phone to re...

    Due Date: 05/13/2026

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  • Podcast

    Video caller 3

    Advice Hotline

    100/Submission New York 50 - 70 Non Union Podcast

    About this role

    Video caller will send in a video question that we will play for our hosts to be answered. The questions provided will be real questions written in by listeners. Video caller can use their phone to re...

    Due Date: 05/13/2026

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    Video caller 4

    Advice Hotline

    150/Submission New York 25 - 65 Non Union Podcast

    About this role

    Video caller will send in a video question that we will play for our hosts to be answered. THIS CALLER WILL BE ASKING NSFW QUESTIONS AS A DRAMATIZATION. The questions provided will be real questions w...

    Due Date: 05/13/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Real pedestrian couple - 5/11 filming in nj, transpo from manhattan if needed

    Exit Right (Feature Film)

    PAID New York 18 - 100 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

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    REAL PEDESTRIAN COUPLE - 5/11 filming in NJ, transpo from Manhattan if needed

    Due Date: 05/08/2026

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    Baseball fans - non union

    "Baseball" Promo Shoot - Extras Nu

    $200/10 Man, Woman New York 18 - 65 Non Union Other

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    Non Union Talent to play Baseball Fans 200/10 Local NYC talent No travel fees

    Due Date: 05/11/2026

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  • Commercial

    Golfer 2 (re-release)

    Spirits Brand's Latest Flavor Drop

    $100/ hour Man New York 25 - 29 Non Union Commercial

    About this role

    Male, 25-29 years old. Gen Z and trendy. A Golfer is racing a bartender to make a transfusion drink. *MUST BE NY LOCAL HIRE **GOLF PROFICIENCY A PLUS ***Must be 25yo+ and comfortable drinking alcohol...

    Due Date: 05/10/2026

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  • Other

    Hero man

    Diabetes Pharma - Print and Nonunion Video

    SEE BREAKDOWN Man New York 60 - 65 Non Union Other

    About this role

    ○ Race/Ethnicity: Caucasian / Ambiguous ○ Body Type: BMI ~28; average build but not too thin ○ Personality / Performance: Warm, grounded, and approachable

    Due Date: 05/12/2026

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