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Incinerator

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$187/10
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Icon of a person representing gender. New York Birthday cake icon with one candle in the middle to signify age. 25 - 65 Heart in the center of a triangle with circles at the points, symbolizing an actor’s union status, SAG-AFTRA or non-union. Non Union Heart in the center of a triangle with circles at the points, symbolizing an actor’s union status, SAG-AFTRA or non-union. Short Film

About this role

The jury presiding upon our central trial, the main action of the film. A multicultural array of men and women, ages early twenties to late sixties. A cross section of New Yorkers, scripted as Brooklyn residents.
Due Date: 04/18/2026

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  • Short Film

    Jury member

    Incinerator

    $187/10 Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 25 - 65 Non Union Short Film

    About this role

    The jury presiding upon our central trial, the main action of the film. A multicultural array of men and women, ages early twenties to late sixties. A cross section of New Yorkers, scripted as Brookly...

    Due Date: 04/18/2026

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  • Short Film

    Simon pritchard

    Incinerator

    $200/10 Man New York 25 - 38 Non Union Short Film

    About this role

    Assistant DA SIMON PRITCHARD is a classic, bespectacled African-American nerd. Seated next to one of our lead actors throughout the case.

    Due Date: 04/18/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Featured gas station attendant (sag-aftra covered)

    Aig

    $224/8hrs Man New York 40 - 65 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray GAS STATION ATTENDANT for the Netflix film, AIG (SAG-AFTRA Covered). Tentative Dates: THURS 4/23 in Fort Lee, NJ - interior/exterior Rate: $224/8hrs This backgrou...

    Due Date: 04/23/2026

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  • Television Series

    Stand in for white actor, 5'11-6'1 with blonde or strawberry blonde hair, husky body type- 4/10

    Minivan

    $262/8hrs Man New York 30 - 69 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Series

    About this role

    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking people to play Stand In for White Actor, 5'11-6'1 with blonde or strawberry blonde hair, husky body type, Tent. Work 4/10 (SAG COVERED) for various scenes in the strea...

    Due Date: 04/10/2026

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  • Television Series

    Passersby w/ cars (sag covered)- tentative work 4/10

    Minivan

    $224/8hrs Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 99 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Series

    About this role

    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking people to play Passersby w/ Cars (SAG COVERED)- tentative work 4/10 for various scenes in the streaming series Minivan. Tentative Dates/Locations: Shoot Date: Friday...

    Due Date: 04/10/2026

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  • Television Series

    Gas station customers w/ cars getting gas (sag covered)- tentative work 4/10

    Minivan

    $224/8hrs Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 99 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Series

    About this role

    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking people to play Gas Station Customers w/ Cars getting gas (SAG COVERED)- tentative work 4/10 for various scenes in the streaming series Minivan. Tentative Dates/Locat...

    Due Date: 04/10/2026

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  • Television Series

    Mini mart customers (sag covered)- tentative work 4/10

    Minivan

    $224/8hrs Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 99 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Series

    About this role

    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking people to play Mini Mart Customers (SAG COVERED)- tentative work 4/10 for various scenes in the streaming series Minivan. Tentative Dates/Locations: Shoot Date: Frid...

    Due Date: 04/10/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Bowling alley guests and staff - 4/28

    Sunday - (Universal Pictures)

    PAID SAG BG RATES Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 50 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    looking for bowlers and staff. if you have experience bowling please note.

    Due Date: 04/17/2026

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  • Other

    Rush call

    Restaurant Ad Rush Call

    $100/3Hrs Woman New York 50 - 70 Non Union Other

    About this role

    Looking for someone to play background in an upscale restaurant ad . This job shoots tomorrow Thursday April 9th in Manhattan . Call time will be 10am must be fully available for call time .

    Due Date: 04/09/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Stand in for 5'1 to 5'4 blonde - 4/9 - interior - around 10am call time

    Sunday - (Universal Pictures)

    PAID Woman New York 25 - 50 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    Stand in for #1 - ideally around 5'3 and blonde. filming in White Plains with transportation provided. interior

    Due Date: 04/09/2026

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