A24 ‘Left Frontal Awake’ Casting Call for Stand-In

Casting Companion; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Casting Companion seeks a male stand-in for a principal actor on an A24 feature film shooting in New York City. The candidate must be 6'2"–6'5" tall and available October through January, with reliable attendance for extended production days. This is a paid, non-speaking role, involving working closely with camera, lighting, and assistant directing departments.

No prior acting required; prior stand-in experience is a plus and should be noted when applying.

Qualifications

• Must be a male talent
• Height 6'2" to 6'5"
• Must be able to work in New York City
• Open availability from October through January
• Comfortable working as a non-speaking stand-in for a principal performer
• Ability to follow precise blocking and movements

Responsibilities

• Serve as a regular stand-in for a principal actor throughout the feature film production
• Take the actor’s position during lighting, camera, and technical rehearsals
• Follow and accurately reproduce assigned blocking and movements
• Hit designated marks consistently during scene preparation
• Assist camera and lighting departments as they establish framing and lighting
• Maintain consistent positioning and movements between setups
• Follow instructions from assistant directors, camera crews, and other production personnel
• Remain attentive and available throughout each scheduled production day
• Maintain reliable availability across the extended filming schedule

Skills

Stand-in experience

Non-speaking role

Blocking and positioning

Job description

A24 “Left Frontal Awake” Casting Regular Male Stand-In in NYC

Job Description

A24 feature film “Left Frontal Awake” is casting a regular male stand-in for a principal actor for an extended production filming in New York City. The production is seeking a man between 6'2\" and 6'5\" who can maintain consistent availability throughout filming from October through January. This paid, non-speaking film position involves working closely with the camera, lighting, and assistant directing departments. The selected stand-in will take the principal actor’s place during technical rehearsals, allowing the crew to establish lighting, framing, camera positions, and blocking before scenes are filmed. Previous acting experience is not required. Prior stand-in or professional on-set experience is helpful and should be included when applying.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a regular stand-in for a principal actor throughout the feature film production


• Take the actor’s position during lighting, camera, and technical rehearsals


• Follow and accurately reproduce assigned blocking and movements


• Hit designated marks consistently during scene preparation


• Assist camera and lighting departments as they establish framing and lighting


• Maintain consistent positioning and movements between setups


• Follow instructions from assistant directors, camera crews, and other production personnel


• Remain attentive and available throughout each scheduled production day


• Maintain reliable availability across the extended filming schedule

Requirements

• Male talent


• Height between 6'2\" and 6'5\"


• Must be able to work in New York City


• Must have open availability from October through January


• Comfortable working as a non-speaking stand-in for a principal performer


• Able to follow precise blocking, movement, and positioning instructions


• Reliable enough to work as a regular stand-in throughout an extended production


• No previous acting experience required


• Previous stand-in experience is a plus and should be noted when applying

Compensation

• Paid feature film stand-in opportunity


• Specific compensation details have not been provided


• Extended production work may be available from October through January