Now Casting: A Sports Feature Film Needs Background Talent + 3 More Gigs

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“Black Spartans,” a feature film about the first fully integrated college football team, is seeking talent based in Atlanta for background roles. Plus, a video campaign for Vimeo, a dark comedy, and a DoorDash shoot are casting talent now.

“Black Spartans”

Join the cast of “Black Spartans,” a feature film starring Neal McDonough that will be set during the 1960s and following the first fully integrated college football team that forever changed the face of the sport. Talent, aged 18–60, is wanted to portray college students, marching band members, and more in background roles. Filming will take place between Sept. 12–Oct. 7 in Atlanta, Georgia. Pay is $150–$175 per day.

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Vimeo Video Campaign

Casting is underway for a video campaign for Vimeo. Actors, aged 18–75, are currently wanted for several roles in the shoot, including the narrator. Filming will take place on Sept. 15–16 in Pasadena, California. Pay is $300–$400 for supporting, day player, and background roles and $2000 per day for the narrator. 

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“Better Than A Shovel”

Better Than A Shovel,” a dark comedy feature film, is seeking talent, aged 6 and older, to portray mobsters, neighbors, and more in background roles, as well as a day player role. Additionally, the project is hiring multiple crew positions, including an art director, and visual effects supervisor/artist. Filming will take place on Oct. 3–Nov. 11 in Los Angeles. Pay is $120–$184 per day for day player and background roles. Crew positions will pay $1,500 per week or $10,000 for five days of work. Meals will be provided for all.

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DoorDash Rewards Card Shoot

Talent, aged 20–45, is wanted to portray DoorDash customers ordering on their phone for a rewards card print shoot. Talent will work on Sept. 15 or 16 in New York City. Pay is $1,000 plus bonuses if applicable.

Want this gig? Apply here.