
Casting Background Actors
PROJECT
- Feature Film POSSUM TROT – from Executive Producers Stephen Curry and Letitia Wright
- Based on a true story. A film to reverse the foster crisis. POSSUM TROT is more than a film; it is the launch of a movement designed to ignite change in the child welfare system.
- https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6881490/
Background Roles
- African American, all genders, ages 18-70s
- Will work in various neighborhood scenes and interior / exterior church scenes. The congregation of this small church is an essential element to the film. Background actors should be expressive and able to show emotion.
- Will work a total of approximately 2-5 dates during the course of filming.
- Will be required to attend a wardrobe fitting in Macon, GA for this role.
Filming Dates
Various dates October – November, 2022
- Will work a total of approximately 2-5 dates. Must have an open and flexible schedule.
- Adults – You must be available for a 12 hour filming day or longer on set.
- Call time will not be provided until the day before the filming date. Please do not submit if you do not have open availability for the filming date/dates listed above.
COVID-19 Testing
- COVID-19 testing will take place on the day of filming.
Filming Location
Macon, GA
- Please only submit if you are able to work as a local hire in Macon, GA.
Rate if Hired
Background performer services:Â $100/8 hrs
Wardrobe Fitting: $50 Wardrobe Fitting Bump
Submission Requirements
- On the submission form below, please make sure to submit recent, clear, color photos.
- The photos that you submit should reflect your current look – hair color, cut, etc.
- Please take these photos standing against a solid wall with good lighting. You may use a camera phone.
- Please submit a head shot and full length body shot.
- Do not submit photos with filters, black and white photos, photos where you are wearing hats or sunglasses, and photos that do not reflect your current look, hair style, etc.
MINOR WORK PERMIT INFORMATION
- The Georgia Department of Labor has implemented an electronic registration system for Minors in Entertainment.
- All children under the age of 18 years in the entertainment industry in GA are subject to the GA Dept of Labor’s rules concerning minors in entertainment. A representative of the minor must register the minor with the GA Dept of Labor prior to performing in GA.
- If your child is not already registered, please visit the following link to register: https://www.dol.state.ga.us/public/es/mie/minor/login
Booking Policy
**Please note, the production and Hylton Casting reserves the right to cancel any aspect of your booking (in whole or in part) at any time for any reason (including, without limitation, in connection with last minute production changes), regardless of whether you or the production has confirmed the applicable booking. If your booking is cancelled (either in whole or in part), you understand and agree that you are not entitled to any consideration in connection with such cancellation (including, without limitation, compensation, fees, reimbursement, expenses and/or other consideration). Please make sure to check your email prior to arrival to the production location for any updates. If you have any questions, please email us at bookings3@hyltoncasting.com.**