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Feature Film

Eloise

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$224/8hrs plus car bump
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Man, Woman, Non-Binary Person, Trans Man, Trans Woman
Icon of a person representing gender. New York Birthday cake icon with one candle in the middle to signify age. 25 - 69 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, New Media 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

About this role

GWCI is seeking people to portray pedestrian with cars for NYC ext scenes. Pay rate $224/8HRS Car Bump: $37.50 This background role is covered by SAG-AFTRA CBA and subject to a Preference of Employment provision. Please note, you must be able to present valid identification to fill out a Fede...
Due Date: 05/28/2026
  • Feature Film

    Bg with car (sag-aftra covered)

    Eloise

    $224/8hrs plus car bump Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 25 - 69 SAG-AFTRA, New Media Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray pedestrian with cars for NYC ext scenes. Pay rate $224/8HRS Car Bump: $37.50 This background role is covered by SAG-AFTRA CBA and subject to a Preference of Employ...

    Due Date: 05/28/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Tourists, business peds & shopper bg (sag-aftra covered)

    Eloise

    $224/ 8hrs Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 88 SAG-AFTRA, New Media Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray Central Park South pedestrians - business commuters, tourists, shoppers, etc. Tentatively scheduled to film Wed 5/27. Filming EXT in NYC. Pay rate $224/8HRS This ...

    Due Date: 05/28/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Male construction workers (sag-aftra covered)

    Eloise

    $224/8hrs Man New York 23 - 55 SAG-AFTRA, New Media Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray construction workers. Please note may be asked to do minor lifting or acting as if working with tools. Tentatively scheduled to film Wed 5/27 for feature film ELOISE...

    Due Date: 05/27/2026

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  • Commercial

    Extras in stands -phiily local hire 21 & over only

    Mlb/Traveller Whiskey-21+Only -Philly Local Hire

    $180+10 % AGENT FEE Man, Woman New York 21 - 49 Non Union Commercial

    About this role

    IN STANDS OF BASEBALL GAME

    Due Date: 06/04/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Male background talent

    One Day Background for Film

    $100/5 hours Man New York 18 - 60 Non Union Feature Film

    About this role

    Background Talent to play Toursits in Time Square. Will work June 1st for 5 hours. Call Time will probably be around 11am. Paid in cash that same day.

    Due Date: 05/30/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Female background talent

    One Day Background for Film

    $100/5 hours Woman New York 18 - 60 Non Union Feature Film

    About this role

    Background Talent to play Toursits in Time Square. Will work June 1st for 5 hours. Call Time will probably be around 11am. Paid in cash that same day.

    Due Date: 05/30/2026

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  • Commercial

    Celebrity athlete body double - 6'4

    Insurance Company Commercial

    $500/DAY SESSION + 20% AGENCY Man New York 20 - 26 Non Union Commercial

    About this role

    SEEKING CAUCASIAN MALE BODY DOUBLE FOR CELEBRITY ATHLETE HAIR: LIGHT BROWN - SHORT HEIGHT: 6’4 WEIGHT: 225 lbs TOP: XL BOTTOM: XL JACKET: XL SHOE: 14 JEAN: 34/36 OR 36/36 TALENT MUST HAVE ATHLETIC...

    Due Date: 05/24/2026

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  • Commercial

    Celebrity athletes wife stand-in - 5'4

    Insurance Company Commercial

    $400/DAY SESSION + 20% AGENCY Woman New York 20 - 25 Non Union Commercial

    About this role

    SEEKING CAUCASIAN FEMALE STAND-IN FOR CELEBRITY ATHLETE WIFE HEIGHT: 5’4 TALENT MUST HAVE ATHLETIC BUILD - ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE A PLUS

    Due Date: 05/24/2026

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  • Commercial

    Bg halloween children

    Insurance Company Commercial

    $250/DAY SESSION + 20% AGENCY Man, Woman New York 8 - 12 Non Union Commercial

    About this role

    **DO NOT DOUBLE SUBMIT** SEEKING OUTGOING LITTLE BOYS AND GIRLS AGES 8-12 SEEKING YOUNG ACTORS TO BE OUR HALLOWEEN CHILDREN. Seeking solid young little actors that are EXPRESSIVE, even without words...

    Due Date: 05/24/2026

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  • Commercial

    Celebrity athletes wife body double - 5'4

    Insurance Company Commercial

    $500/DAY SESSION + 20% AGENCY Woman New York 20 - 25 Non Union Commercial

    About this role

    SEEKING CAUCASIAN FEMALE BODY DOUBLE FOR CELEBRITY ATHLETE WIFE HAIR: BRUNETTE - SHOULDER TO MID BACK LENGTH HEIGHT: 5’4 SHOE: 7 TOP: XS OR S T-SHIRTS JACKET: S BOTTOM: S JEAN: 26 SHORT TALENT MUST ...

    Due Date: 05/24/2026

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