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Commercial

Coresee (Video Conferencing Platform)

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FEATURED BACKGROUND: $500 + 10% to shoot & use
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Icon of a person representing gender. New York Birthday cake icon with one candle in the middle to signify age. 30 - 50 Heart in the center of a triangle with circles at the points, symbolizing an actor’s union status, SAG-AFTRA or non-union. Non Union Heart in the center of a triangle with circles at the points, symbolizing an actor’s union status, SAG-AFTRA or non-union. Commercial

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Female, 30-50, open to all ethnicities Midwestern Woman - professional, direct, results driven. Practical, no-nonsense, but personable. Someone used to making decisions and expecting clarity. Strong, grounded.
Due Date: 06/03/2026
  • Commercial

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    Coresee (Video Conferencing Platform)

    FEATURED BACKGROUND: $500 + 10% to shoot & use Woman New York 30 - 50 Non Union Commercial

    About this role

    Female, 30-50, open to all ethnicities Midwestern Woman - professional, direct, results driven. Practical, no-nonsense, but personable. Someone used to making decisions and expecting clarity. Stron...

    Due Date: 06/03/2026

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  • Commercial

    Boardroom executives

    Coresee (Video Conferencing Platform)

    FEATURED BACKGROUND: $500 + 10% to shoot & use New York 30 - 50 Non Union Commercial

    About this role

    Age range: 30-50. Open to all ethnicities and genders. Polished, corporate, intelligent. These are high level decision makers - grounded, observant, and expressive in subtle ways. Strong presence wi...

    Due Date: 06/03/2026

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  • Commercial

    Non union _ ny knicks commericial - for major athletic brand

    NY Knicks Commericial - for Major Athletic Brand

    $350/12 Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 23 - 100 SAG-AFTRA, Commercial Commercial

    About this role

    NON UNION _ NY KNICKS COMMERICIAL - for Major Athletic Brand Looking for diehard Knicks fans - please note if you have Knicks clothing, jerseys, hats, t-shirts etc... Early evneing to Night shoot ex...

    Due Date: 06/04/2026

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  • Commercial

    Ny knicks fans! - night shoot thursday june 4th into friday morning

    NY Knicks Commericial - for Major Athletic Brand

    $466/8 Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 60 SAG-AFTRA, Commercial Commercial

    About this role

    Looking for diehard Knicks fans - please note if you have Knicks clothing, jerseys, hats, t-shirts etc... Night shoot exterior in Manhattan on Thursday night 6/4 going into early morning 6/5

    Due Date: 06/04/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Featured model girlfriend

    Unrest

    $180/10 Woman New York 18 - 30 Non Union Feature Film

    About this role

    Seeking a tall, attractive brunette female with a model-type appearance to portray the glamorous girlfriend of one of our principal actors. This is a featured background role and applicants should hav...

    Due Date: 05/31/2026

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  • Other

    Blonde female child

    Visuals for Major Latin Artist - Nyc

    $150/12 Woman New York 5 - 11 Non Union Other

    About this role

    Seeking Non-Union talent to take part in visualizers for a MAJOR LATIN ARTIST on WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY JUNE 3-4, 2026 IN NYC. (you may only be needed on one of the days, but please indicate if you are av...

    Due Date: 06/04/2026

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  • Other

    Female child with beautiful dark skin

    Visuals for Major Latin Artist - Nyc

    $150/12 Woman New York 5 - 15 Non Union Other

    About this role

    Seeking Non-Union talent to take part in visualizers for a MAJOR LATIN ARTIST on WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY JUNE 3-4, 2026 IN NYC. (you may only be needed on one of the days, but please indicate if you are av...

    Due Date: 06/04/2026

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  • Other

    Male child

    Visuals for Major Latin Artist - Nyc

    $150/12 Man New York 8 - 17 Non Union Other

    About this role

    Seeking Non-Union talent to take part in visualizers for a MAJOR LATIN ARTIST on WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY JUNE 3-4, 2026 IN NYC. (you may only be needed on one of the days, but please indicate if you are av...

    Due Date: 06/04/2026

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  • Other

    Male child with beautiful dark skin

    Visuals for Major Latin Artist - Nyc

    $150/12 Man New York 5 - 15 Non Union Other

    About this role

    Seeking Non-Union talent to take part in visualizers for a MAJOR LATIN ARTIST on WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY JUNE 3-4, 2026 IN NYC. (you may only be needed on one of the days, but please indicate if you are av...

    Due Date: 06/04/2026

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  • Commercial

    Experienced utility stand-in

    Alpine Sublime

    $350/12 Woman New York 30 - 40 Non Union Commercial

    About this role

    stand-in experience. 5'2 - 5'5

    Due Date: 06/01/2026

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