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Eloise

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$224/8hrs plus plus $27 for providing HIJAB
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Woman
Icon of a person representing gender. New York Birthday cake icon with one candle in the middle to signify age. 18 - 78 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

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GWCI is seeking person to portray women in HIJAB. Tentatively scheduled to film Wed 5/27 for feature film ELOISE. Filming EXT in NYC. Pay rate $224/8HRS plus $27 This background role is covered by SAG-AFTRA CBA and subject to a Preference of Employment provision. Please note, you must be ab...
Due Date: 05/28/2026
  • Feature Film

    Women in hijab (sag-aftra covered)

    Eloise

    $224/8hrs plus plus $27 for providing HIJAB Woman New York 18 - 78 SAG-AFTRA, New Media Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking person to portray women in HIJAB. Tentatively scheduled to film Wed 5/27 for feature film ELOISE. Filming EXT in NYC. Pay rate $224/8HRS plus $27 This background role is covered b...

    Due Date: 05/28/2026

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  • Feature Film

    9-10 yr old kids (non sag-aftra)

    Eloise

    $189/10hrs Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 9 - 10 SAG-AFTRA, New Media Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking 9-10 -year-old kids to play pedestrians. Tentatively scheduled to film Wed 5/27 for feature film ELOISE. Filming EXT in NYC. Pay rate $224/8HRS Children must be accompanied by a pa...

    Due Date: 05/28/2026

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  • Feature Film

    18 to look younger to portray high school students (sag-aftra covered)

    Eloise

    $224/8hrs Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 28 SAG-AFTRA, New Media Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray bg that are legally 18 but LOOK younger pedestrians. Tentatively scheduled to film Wed 5/27. Filming EXT in NYC. Pay rate $224/8HRS This background role is covered...

    Due Date: 05/28/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Elegant plaza guests (sag-aftra covered)

    Eloise

    $224/8hrs Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 33 - 69 SAG-AFTRA, New Media Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking person to portray a elegant hotel guests. Tentatively scheduled to film Wed 5/27 for feature film ELOISE. Filming EXT in NYC. Pay rate $224/8HRS This background role is covered by ...

    Due Date: 05/28/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Elegant plaza guests (non sag-aftra covered roles)

    Eloise

    $187/10hrs Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 33 - 69 SAG-AFTRA, New Media Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking NON SAG-AFTRA to portray a elegant hotel guests. Tentatively scheduled to film Wed 5/27 for feature film ELOISE. Filming EXT in NYC. Pay rate $187/10HRS This background role is NOT...

    Due Date: 05/28/2026

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  • 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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    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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