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Feature Film

42.6 (Focus Features)

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Icon of a person representing gender. New York Birthday cake icon with one candle in the middle to signify age. 18 - 45 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, Theatrical 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

About this role

Ideal sizing to fit the costume would be 5'5 to 5'7. Slender body type. when submitting please note the type of dance experience you have. Open availability from 5/11 to 6/20. Being able to mimic the movement of a robot is a plus!
Due Date: 04/17/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Special ability dancer to fit into a speciality costume - open availability from 5/11 to 6/20

    42.6 (Focus Features)

    Special Ability Rate to be discussed Woman New York 18 - 45 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    Ideal sizing to fit the costume would be 5'5 to 5'7. Slender body type. when submitting please note the type of dance experience you have. Open availability from 5/11 to 6/20. Being able to mimic...

    Due Date: 04/17/2026

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  • Commercial

    Stand-in // man 40s

    Undisclosed Israeli Investment Company

    SAG SCALE Man New York 40 - 48 SAG-AFTRA, Commercial Commercial

    About this role

    Man 40s with short brown hair, clean shaven, around 6'1 Shoot Date: 4/14 and 4/15 Shoot Location: NY (talent must be local NY) Rate: SAG Scale Usage: SAG Scale for TV and digital Geo Locked to Isra...

    Due Date: 04/11/2026

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  • Feature Film

    5'4-5'6, asian female stand in, dark hair (sag-aftra covered)

    Aig

    $262/8hrs Woman New York 30 - 45 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking person to stand in for 5'4-5'6, Dark Hair, Asian Female Actor (SAG-AFTRA Covered). Tentative Dates: Shoot: WED 4/15 in Red Bank, NJ - Exterior/Interior Work -Please note height &...

    Due Date: 04/15/2026

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  • Feature Film

    5'7-5'9, white female stand in, red hair (sag-aftra covered)

    Aig

    $262/8hrs Woman New York 30 - 45 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking person to stand in for 5'7-5'9, Red Hair, White Female Actor (SAG-AFTRA Covered). Tentative Dates: Shoot: WED 4/15 in Red Bank, NJ - Exterior/Interior Work -Please note height & ...

    Due Date: 04/15/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Non union bg_college dorm party students, avail mon 4.13 (park slope brooklyn)

    River (Buatr) - Feature Film

    PAID NON UNION BG RATES Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 30 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

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    NON UNION BG_College Dorm Party Students, AVAIL MON 4.13 (Park Slope Brooklyn) Afternoon Call - Evening Wrap *NOT AN OVERNIGHT*

    Due Date: 04/13/2026

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  • Commercial

    African american male stand in for 4/15 & 4/16.

    African American Male Stand in for 4/15 & 4/16

    $750/12hrs Man New York 18 - 40 No Union Affiliation Commercial

    About this role

    African American Male Stand In for 4/15 & 4/16. 6'0"-Slender build. Rate is $750/12hrs

    Due Date: 04/10/2026

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  • Internet Commercial

    Cleo

    Cleo Spectra Cookbook

    $250/10-12 hours Woman New York 28 - 35 Non Union Internet Commercial

    About this role

    Speaking role, acting portfolio required you are a Professional, Flirtatious and confident woman in the workspace

    Due Date: 04/11/2026

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  • Internet Commercial

    Colleague 2

    Cleo Spectra Cookbook

    $250/10-12hours Man New York 35 - 45 Non Union Internet Commercial

    About this role

    Speaking role, Serious guy, put together, and polished

    Due Date: 04/11/2026

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  • Internet Commercial

    Colleague 4

    Cleo Spectra Cookbook

    $250/10-12hours Man New York 30 - 35 Non Union Internet Commercial

    About this role

    Speaking role, Man who is polished, sharp and confident

    Due Date: 04/11/2026

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  • Internet Commercial

    Jason

    Cleo Spectra Cookbook

    $250/10-12hours Man New York 45 - 52 Non Union Internet Commercial

    About this role

    Speaking role, Grump, impatient , and sharp man within the workspace

    Due Date: 04/11/2026

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