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Amex

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Models needed for editorial still photography project at American Express office locations. Models will be acting as stand-in office workers interacting with a company leader and other model "extras". While we are looking for ethnic and racial diversity, we ask that the model is able to understan...
Due Date: 06/14/2026
  • Stock Photography

    Model

    Amex

    450 Man, Woman New York 25 - 40 No Union Affiliation Stock Photography

    About this role

    Models needed for editorial still photography project at American Express office locations. Models will be acting as stand-in office workers interacting with a company leader and other model "extras"....

    Due Date: 06/14/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Sag pedestrians - lower east side - friday 6/12

    42.6 (Focus Features)

    PAID Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 65 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    Looking for people who have not worked. NYC pedestrian types - Lower East Side - Friday 6/12

    Due Date: 06/12/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Noddle shop patrons (sag covered)- tent. shoot date 6/16

    Ghost

    $224/8 Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 99 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray Noddle Shop Patrons (SAG COVERED)- tent. shoot date 6/16 for the feature film GHOST TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting: Tues 6/16 (in Sunset Park, Brooklyn) Wardrobe Fitting:...

    Due Date: 06/10/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Tent city residents (not sag covered)- tent. shoot date 6/16-6/23

    Ghost

    $187/10 Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 99 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray Tent City Residents (NOT SAG COVERED)- tent. shoot date 6/16-6/23 for the feature film GHOST TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting: Tues 6/16, Wed 6/17, Thurs 6/18, Mon 6/22 and...

    Due Date: 06/23/2026

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  • Television Series

    Featured client- tent. work 6/18 (sag-aftra covered)

    Out the Kitchen

    $224/8hrs Woman New York 30 - 45 SAG-AFTRA Television Series

    About this role

    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking people for paid background work on the series OUT THE KITCHEN to portray a FEATURED CLIENT (SAG-AFTRA COVERED) Tentative dates: TBD fitting in Queens, NY Work: 6/...

    Due Date: 09/01/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Kids (6 to 8 yrs old) at museum - tuesday 6/16 - filming in manhattan

    42.6 (Focus Features)

    SAG Rate New York 6 - 8 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    Looking for kids on a class trip to museum. filming in Manhattan on Tues 6/16. 6 to 8 yrs old.

    Due Date: 06/16/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Photo double for white male actor, 6'0-6'2 - tent works 6/24 (sag-aftra covered)

    Ghost

    $262/8 Man New York 25 - 50 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray a Photo Double for the feature film GHOST TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting: Wednesday 6/24 in Manhattan Possible costume fitting in Queens prior to work date Rate: $262/8h...

    Due Date: 06/09/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Photo double for black male actor, shaved head, 6'2-6'3 - tent works 6/29 (sag-aftra covered)

    Ghost

    $262/8 Man New York 25 - 50 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray a Photo Double for the feature film GHOST TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting: Monday 6/29 in White Plains NY exterior work Possible costume fitting in Queens prior to work da...

    Due Date: 06/09/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Featured suspicious people - tent works 6/29 (sag-aftra covered)

    Ghost

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

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray Featured Suspicious People for the feature film GHOST TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting: Monday 6/29 in White Plains NY int/ext work Possible costume fitting in Queens prior...

    Due Date: 06/09/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Featured pizzeria employee - tent works 6/23 (sag-aftra covered)

    Ghost

    $224/8 New York 21 - 55 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray Featured Pizzeria Employee for the feature film GHOST TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting: Tuesday 6/23 on Staten Island Possible costume fitting in Queens prior to work date ...

    Due Date: 06/09/2026

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