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Feature Film

Beyond Beyond Beyond

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Role Rate:

SAG: $224/8
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Gender:

Woman, Trans Woman
Icon of a person representing gender. New York Birthday cake icon with one candle in the middle to signify age. 20 - 44 Heart in the center of a triangle with circles at the points, symbolizing an actor’s union status, SAG-AFTRA or non-union. SAG-AFTRA, Low Budget Film Heart in the center of a triangle with circles at the points, symbolizing an actor’s union status, SAG-AFTRA or non-union. Feature Film

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Filming INTERIORS on WEDNESDAY 5/27 in YONKERS! MUST BE A FRESH FACE ON THIS PROJECT!
Due Date: 05/27/2026
  • Feature Film

    Seeking sag to portray film crew director

    Beyond Beyond Beyond

    SAG: $224/8 Woman, Trans Woman New York 20 - 44 SAG-AFTRA, Low Budget Film Feature Film

    About this role

    Filming INTERIORS on WEDNESDAY 5/27 in YONKERS! MUST BE A FRESH FACE ON THIS PROJECT!

    Due Date: 05/27/2026

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  • Commercial

    Stand in: 5'8 white female dark brown hair

    Nyc "Next Door" Promo Shoot - Nu

    $300/12 Woman New York 18 - 35 Non Union Commercial

    About this role

    STAND IN: 5'8 White Female Dark Brown Hair

    Due Date: 05/30/2026

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  • Commercial

    Stand in: 5'2 white female with blonde hair

    Nyc "Next Door" Promo Shoot - Nu

    $300/12 Woman New York 18 - 35 Non Union Commercial

    About this role

    STAND IN: 5'2 White Female with Blonde Hair

    Due Date: 05/30/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Marina employees/patrons (sag-aftra covered)

    Aig

    $224/8hrs Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 25 - 55 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray Marina Employees/Patrons (SAG-AFTRA Covered) for the Netflix film, AIG. Tentative Dates: Shoot MON 6/1 in Jersey City, NJ - exterior SAG Shoot Rate: $224/8hrs Thi...

    Due Date: 05/31/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Kids & teens

    Sag Extras for "Empire City"

    $224/8hrs Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 6 - 15 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    Seeking kids and teens for background at a 4th of July BBQ.

    Due Date: 06/05/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Real families

    Sag Extras for "Empire City"

    $224/8hrs New York 6 - 65 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    Seeking parents with children 6-12 years of age to portray real families for a 4th of July celebration.

    Due Date: 06/05/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Government agents (sag covered)

    Ghost

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

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray Government Agents for the feature film GHOST (SAG Covered) TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting: Thursday May 28th and Friday May 29th in Garden City , NY SAG Rate: $224/8hr I...

    Due Date: 05/26/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Bike rider delivery person (sag covered)

    Ghost

    $224/8 New York 18 - 55 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray Bike Rider for the feature film GHOST (SAG Covered) TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting: TOMORROW May 27th in Woodside, NY SAG Rate: $224/8hr Exterior Work This background r...

    Due Date: 05/26/2026

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  • Other

    Non-union men june 11

    Brand Film for Commercial Real-estate Company

    $250/10 hours Man New York 20 - 50 Non Union Other

    About this role

    Non-union men for a new shoot date of June 11, between the hours of 11AM - midnight. Pay is $250 for 10 hours and OT if it goes beyond 10 hours but they don't think it will. Nice casual and business a...

    Due Date: 05/29/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Prison guard

    Unrest

    $180/10 Man New York 25 - 40 Non Union Feature Film

    About this role

    Seeking a male, fit/athletic, ages 30–40, any ethnicity, to play a prison guard. This role requires a fit physique and a professional demeanor. Talent will also double as a crew member on a film set i...

    Due Date: 06/01/2026

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