“Hoop Street” Indie Feature Film Casting Call for Jamal Junior
Casting Call: Principal Lead Talent for Independent Feature Film “Hoop Street”
Job Description: We are casting for the role of Jamal Junior “JJ” in the independent feature film “Hoop Street,” a low-budget production set in Memphis, TN. This is a principal speaking role requiring strong acting skills and preferably some basketball abilities. The role calls for a young, athletic Black man to portray a high school-aged character.
Job Responsibilities:
- Portray the character of Jamal Junior “JJ” convincingly in all scenes.
- Deliver dialogue with strong acting skills.
- Participate in basketball scenes, demonstrating athleticism and basketball skills.
- Collaborate with the director, cast, and crew to bring the character to life.
- Commit to approximately six days of filming during the shoot window.
Requirements:
- Age: 18 to 25 years old (must look like high school age).
- Ethnicity: Black.
- Must be clean-shaven (no facial hair) to look younger.
- Athletic build, preferably with basketball skills.
- Strong acting skills with experience in dialogue delivery.
- Local hire only (Memphis, TN area). Transportation and accommodation will not be provided.
- Must be within reasonable self-drive distance to Memphis and not require a flight.
Compensation Details:
- Rate of pay: $150.00 for a 12-hour day.
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