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Local Talent for Speaking Roles in “Marfa Lights”
Job Description: Vicky Boone Casting is excited to announce casting for “Marfa Lights,” a captivating story set in Marfa and Alpine, TX. We are seeking local residents of West Texas for various speaking roles in this production. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a unique film project and showcase your acting skills.
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform in a speaking role as per the character assigned.
- Follow the script and directions provided by the director and production team.
- Attend rehearsals and all scheduled filming days.
- Collaborate with other cast members and crew to ensure a successful production.
Requirements:
- Must be a local resident of Alpine, TX, Marfa, TX, or the surrounding areas.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Open to all ages, genders, and looks.
- Previous acting experience preferred but not required.
- Ability to deliver lines convincingly and naturally.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to take direction well.
Compensation:
- Rate of Pay: SAG Low Budget Scale (approximately $750 per shoot day) for speaking roles.
Casting Call for Hispanic Girl (8-10) for Paid PSA
Job Description: Vicky Boone Casting is seeking a Hispanic girl, aged 8-10, for a paid Public Service Announcement (PSA) project titled “32 STEPS.” This non-union project, produced by Row One Productions, addresses sensitive subject matter for the Center for Child Protection. The selected candidate will play the role of Young Analucia, a principal character who must convey a range of emotions without delivering dialogue.
Job Responsibilities:
- Portray the character of Young Analucia, a Hispanic girl aged 8-10, in a PSA.
- Convey a wide range of emotions and reactions through facial expressions and body language.
- Collaborate with the director and production team to achieve the desired performance.
- Be available for all three shoot days to accommodate any changes in the schedule.
Requirements:
- Age: 8-10 years old
- Ethnicity: Hispanic
- Ability to perform a range of emotions and reactions without dialogue.
- Must be comfortable working on a project with sensitive subject matter.
- Availability for the full shoot days (August 19th, 20th, and 21st).
- Must work as a local hire to Austin, TX (no travel reimbursement provided).
Compensation Details:
- Project Rate: $500 per session
- Usage Fee: $300 flat
Casting Call for Real Horse Riders – Commercial
Job Description: Vicky Boone Casting is seeking talented men and women aged 25-35 who are real horse riders for an upcoming paid commercial. This is a unique opportunity to showcase your horse-riding skills in a professional commercial setting. Filming will take place in El Paso, TX, with auditions conducted via self-tapes.
Job Responsibilities:
- Portray a horse rider living an authentic western lifestyle.
- Ride at full gallop comfortably, confidently, and safely on an unfamiliar horse.
- Follow directions and cues provided by the director and production team.
- Collaborate with other actors and crew members to ensure smooth filming.
- Maintain professionalism and punctuality on set.
- Adhere to all safety guidelines and protocols during the shoot.
- Pose confidently in front of the camera as directed.
Requirements:
- Men and women aged 25-35.
- Real horse riders with extensive experience.
- Ability to ride at full gallop on unfamiliar horses.
- Comfortable taking direction for posing in front of the camera.
- No prior modeling experience is required.
- Available for the fitting on July 9, 2024, and the shoot on July 10, 2024.
- Willing to travel to El Paso, TX (lodging and travel reimbursement provided if not local).
Compensation:
- Rate of Pay: $2500 (inclusive of day rate and usage).
- Fitting: $150 per hour.
- Lodging and travel reimbursement provided if talent cannot work locally to El Paso.
