Background Talent for a Feature Film

Unknown; City of Newburgh (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown is seeking local background actors for an untitled dark comedy. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED.

The production is looking for LOCAL hires for a variety of background roles, with filming in the Hudson Valley and sessions scheduled for late November 2026 through late January 2027, primarily in the Newburgh and Beacon area. Rates include SAG/AFTRA background at $231/8, or non-union at a 10-hour guarantee of $18/hr ($198/10).

Job description

Seeking local background actors for an untitled dark comedy. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Kindly see the information below.

About the project:

The production is looking for LOCAL hires for a variety of background roles.

Rate:

SAG/AFTRA background rate- $231/8.

Non union rate- 10hr guarantee at $18/hr ($198/10).

Additional info:

Filming in the Hudson Valley.

Filming is scheduled for late November 2026 through late January 2027, primarily in the Newburgh and Beacon area.

See the flyer attached.