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Little Falls - Feature Film

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SURVIVOR TYPES WED 5/20 - AM CALL TIME IN LLOYD HARBOR NY, VAN TRANSPORTATION AVAIL. ** NOT WORKED ** We are looking for disheveled, unkept styles. NO FRESH HAIRCUTS, NO HIGHLIGHTS, NO GEL NAILS or ACRYLIC NAILS.
Due Date: 05/20/2026
  • Feature Film

    Survivor types wed 5/20 - am call time in lloyd harbor ny, van transportation avail. * not worked *

    Little Falls - Feature Film

    PAID New York 18 - 99 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

    About this role

    SURVIVOR TYPES WED 5/20 - AM CALL TIME IN LLOYD HARBOR NY, VAN TRANSPORTATION AVAIL. ** NOT WORKED ** We are looking for disheveled, unkept styles. NO FRESH HAIRCUTS, NO HIGHLIGHTS, NO GEL NAILS or A...

    Due Date: 05/20/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Domino park goers w/ dog (sag covered) works tomorrow and 5/21

    Ghost

    $224/8 hours New York 18 - 88 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray Domino Park Goers w/ Dog for the feature film GHOST (SAG-AFTRA Covered). TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting TOMORROW May 20th and May 21st in Brooklyn, NY Rate: $224/8hr Ex...

    Due Date: 05/19/2026

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    Actual barbers (5/27)

    Nyc Fsb Wc26 Commercial

    $350/6hrs Man New York 30 - 45 Non Union Commercial

    About this role

    Looking for actual barbers with experience, will be acting like you are cutting hair for two people at the same time, handsome guy, PLEASE NOTE YOUR EXPERIENCE

    Due Date: 05/21/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Joggers (sag covered)

    Ghost

    $224/8 New York 18 - 40 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray Park Joggers for the feature film GHOST (SAG Covered). Must be okay with jogging in the scene. TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting: May 20th and May 21st in Brooklyn, NY SAG ...

    Due Date: 06/05/2026

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  • Commercial

    Bodega customers (5/28)

    Nyc Fsb Wc26 Commercial

    $350/6hrs Man, Woman New York 30 - 45 Non Union Commercial

    About this role

    Mexican / indian / arab with cool beard Harlem / brooklyn black guy

    Due Date: 05/21/2026

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  • Commercial

    Friends in restaurant (5/27)

    Nyc Fsb Wc26 Commercial

    $350/6hrs Man, Woman New York 25 - 35 Non Union Commercial

    About this role

    Group of friends at a restaurant, some with a frat vibe

    Due Date: 05/21/2026

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  • Commercial

    Barbers (5/27)

    Nyc Fsb Wc26 Commercial

    $350/6hrs Man New York 30 - 40 Non Union Commercial

    About this role

    PLEASE NOTE IF YOU ARE A REAL BARBER OR HAVE EXPERIENCE classic NYC barber vibe / handsome guy

    Due Date: 05/21/2026

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    Bar extras (5/28)

    Nyc Fsb Wc26 Commercial

    $350/6hrs Man, Woman New York 25 - 35 Non Union Commercial

    About this role

    people in a bar, getting drinks, socializing, all races

    Due Date: 05/21/2026

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  • Commercial

    Italian men (5/28)

    Nyc Fsb Wc26 Commercial

    $350/6hrs Man New York 35 - 50 Non Union Commercial

    About this role

    looking for men who are very Italian or have an Italian American vibe

    Due Date: 05/21/2026

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    Bartender (5/28)

    Nyc Fsb Wc26 Commercial

    $350/6hrs Man New York 40 - 50 Non Union Commercial

    About this role

    Mid 40’s, White or with lighter skin, playing a bartender

    Due Date: 05/21/2026

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