EPIC ZOMBIE CHRISTMAS

CASTING BACKGROUND ACTORS FOR HIGH SCHOOL SCENES

Feature Film
Filming Date: Monday, 11/9/26 in Fayetteville, GA
  • Hylton Casting is now casting background actors to work on the feature film EPIC ZOMBIE CHRISTMAS in High School scenes filming on Monday, 11/9/26 in Fayetteville, GA.
  • Background actors will work in school entrance, hallway, and classroom scenes depicting a typical high school environment.
  • There will be a total of only 21 background actors working in these scenes.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

  • Project: EPIC ZOMBIE CHRISTMAS
  • Production Type: SAG-AFTRA Low Budget Theatrical Agreement (+Diversity)
  • Storyline: When three horror-obsessed teen filmmakers enter a million-dollar Christmas film competition, they recruit a retirement home’s residents as their unlikely cast and crew to make an old-school zombie movie…and prove heart, ingenuity and a little holiday chaos can beat a big budget.
  • Producer: Rodney Eldridge, https://wildchapel.com/about
  • Line Producer: Nicolaas (Nick) Bertelsen
  • Director/Writer: Nathan Frankowski

BACKGROUND ROLES

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

  • All genders, all ethnicities, ages 18-30
  • Background actors will portray high school-aged students in school entrance, hallway, and classroom scenes. Scenes will depict a typical high school environment.
  • Seeking individuals with a youthful appearance who can realistically portray high school students. Men must be clean shaven.

TEACHERS

  • All genders, all ethnicities, ages 30s – 60s
  • Background actors will portray teachers in school entrance, hallway, and classroom scenes. Scenes will depict a typical high school environment.

POLICE OFFICER

  • All genders, all ethnicities, ages 20s – 50s
  • Facial Hair Requirements for Men: Must be clean-shaven. Neatly groomed mustaches are permitted. No beards, goatees, or other facial hair allowed.
  • Seeking individuals with athletic to muscular builds and a clean-cut, professional appearance suitable for portraying uniformed police officers.

WORK DATE

Monday, 11/9/26

  • You must be prepared to work up to 12 hours (or longer)
  • Call times will typically be provided the evening before each workday.

FILMING LOCATION

Fayetteville, GA

RATE (IF HIRED)

  • Background Rate: $96/8 hrs (Flat Rate)
    • $96 is guaranteed for up to 8 hours of work. Overtime is paid after 8 hours at time-and-a-half.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Photos Required:
  • Please submit recent, clear, unedited photos taken with a camera phone in good natural lighting.
    • Headshot — clearly showing your face and current appearance
    • Full Body Photo — facing the camera, head-to-toe
    • No filters, hats, or sunglasses.
    • CLICK HERE to view examples of the required photos

SELECTION PROCESS

  • Selected talent will be contacted directly by Hylton Casting with booking details.
  • We look forward to receiving your submissions!
EZC - High School BG 11/9/26
I would like to be considered for the following role / roles:
I am available for filming on Monday, 11/9/26.
All individuals hired must complete Form I-9 and provide valid, unexpired I-9 acceptable documents in order to work on this production. Please visit https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/acceptable-documents for Employment Eligibility Verification information.
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This production will be using the Everyset digital payroll system. If you have used Everyset before, please list the email address that is connected to your Everyset account. All correspondence from this production would be going to that email address. If you have not used Everyset before, please list N/A. You can check your Everyset account here - http://onboard.everyset.com/.
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Men (waist x inseam) - Ex. 36x32, Women (actual pants size) - Ex. 8
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Would you be open to altering your facial hair?
Do you have any visible tattoos?
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Maximum file size: 52.43MB

Clear, unedited selfie in natural light against a plain wall. No filters, hats, sunglasses, or heavy makeup.

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Facing camera, simple background.
Submitting this form places me under consideration only and does not guarantee booking. If booked, I agree to maintain strict confidentiality regarding all aspects of this production, including refraining from posting on social media, sharing details, or taking photos/videos on set or in holding. Violations may result in removal from set. I understand that Hylton Casting, LLC and the production reserve the right to modify or cancel bookings at any time, including last-minute changes, without compensation if I am not signed in on set. I acknowledge that confirmations are subject to production needs and overbooking may occur. I understand that performers signed in on set are paid directly by the production company and not employed by Hylton Casting. Hylton Casting and the production are not responsible for lost or stolen personal items.
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