“Casting for Justice” Casting Call for Principal Roles

Casting Companion; Maryland; On-site; USD 92,000 - 221,000; Part time

Job summary

Casting Companion in Jessup, Maryland is seeking paid principal and background actors for a socially focused film project. The production will feature families, incarcerated individuals, protestors, and community members across the DMV area.

Open to Maryland, D.C., and Virginia talent; non-union project with compensation details provided to selected performers. Availability to film in Jessup, MD is required and on-set direction will be provided by the production team.

Qualifications

• Acting experience or training preferred.
• Comfort with dramatic and socially focused material.

Responsibilities

• Perform as family member, prisoner, protestor, community member, or other assigned character.
• Bring natural emotion and authenticity to dramatic scenes.
• Prepare for principal scenes and character-specific material when applicable.
• Follow blocking, performance notes, and direction from the director.
• Work cooperatively with principal actors, background performers, and crew.
• Maintain character, positioning, and continuity between takes.
• Arrive prepared and remain professional throughout production days.

Skills

Acting

Job description

Paid Actors Needed for Social Justice Film in Jessup, Maryland

Job Description

A non-union film production in Jessup, Maryland, is casting children and adult performers for paid principal roles and additional background opportunities. The project centers on an effort to clear David Black’s name and will feature scenes involving families, incarcerated individuals, protestors, and members of the surrounding community. Casting is open to performers throughout the DMV area, with roles available for both young talent and adults. The production is seeking actors who can approach sensitive, justice-centered material with authenticity and deliver believable performances in emotionally driven scenes. This opportunity is well suited for Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia talent interested in paid film acting roles, dramatic productions, and socially focused storytelling.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a family member, prisoner, protestor, community member, or another assigned character.
• Bring natural emotion and authenticity to dramatic and community-based scenes.
• Prepare for principal scenes and character-specific material when applicable.
• Follow blocking, performance notes, and creative direction from the director.
• Work cooperatively with principal actors, background performers, and crew members.
• Maintain appropriate character, positioning, and continuity between takes.
• Arrive prepared and remain professional throughout the scheduled production day.

Requirements

• Children: Ages 4–8.
• Adults: Ages 18 through their 50s.
• Seeking talent for principal and background roles.
• Must be available to film in Jessup, Maryland.
• Performers from across the DMV (D.C., Maryland, and Virginia) region are encouraged to submit.
• Must be comfortable portraying the character types and dramatic situations required by the production.
• Applicants should be dependable, professional, and able to take on-set direction.
• This is a non-union production.

Compensation

• Paid principal acting roles are available.
• Specific rates will be provided to selected performers.
• Applicants should confirm compensation, scheduling, and role details directly with the production team before accepting an offer.