“Fog City” Casting Call for African American Background Actors

Casting Companion; California (MO); On-site; USD 318,000 - 400,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wardrobe fitting paid

Job summary

Cogent casting call in the San Francisco Bay Area seeks African American adults aged 30–55 for SAG-AFTRA background roles in the 1930s set film, Fog City. Selected locals will work one full shoot day between Oct 15–19 and attend a paid wardrobe fitting prior to filming.

Submit full name, phone, selfies, and body photo with availability; includes travel not reimbursed and adherence to period-accurate wardrobe and blocking directives.

Qualifications

• Seeking African American male and female talent ages 30–55.
• Must authentically portray a working-class character in a 1930s period setting.
• Must have no tattoos or piercings that would conflict with the historical period.
• Must be a San Francisco Bay Area local hire.
• Travel expenses are not reimbursed.
• Must be available for one full shoot day between October 15–19.
• Must attend a paid wardrobe fitting between September 28 and October 2.
• Submissions should include full name, phone number, recent selfie, current full-body photo, preferred fitting date and time, and availability for October 15–19.

Responsibilities

• Work as a background actor in the period film “Fog City.”
• Portray a working-class San Francisco resident during the 1930s.
• Perform natural background actions and interactions appropriate to the historical setting.
• Follow blocking, continuity, and performance direction from the production team.
• Wear period-appropriate wardrobe selected and fitted by the costume department.
• Attend the required paid wardrobe fitting before filming.
• Remain available and professional throughout the assigned production day.

Skills

Background acting

Era authenticity

Acting presence

Professional demeanor

Job description

“Fog City” Casting African American Background Actors in SF

Job Description

The period film “Fog City” is casting African American background actors in the San Francisco Bay Area to portray working-class residents of 1930s San Francisco. Production is seeking men and women ages 30–55 who can authentically fit the appearance and atmosphere of the era. Selected performers will work one full filming day between October 15–19 and attend a separate paid wardrobe fitting before production. This is a SAG-AFTRA background acting opportunity for San Francisco Bay Area locals, with compensation starting at $231 for 8 hours.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a background actor in the period film “Fog City.”
• Portray a working-class San Francisco resident during the 1930s.
• Perform natural background actions and interactions appropriate to the historical setting.
• Follow blocking, continuity, and performance direction from the production team.
• Wear period-appropriate wardrobe selected and fitted by the costume department.
• Attend the required paid wardrobe fitting before filming.
• Remain available and professional throughout the assigned production day.

Requirements

• Seeking African American male and female talent ages 30–55.
• Must be able to authentically portray a working-class character in a 1930s period setting.
• Must have no visible tattoos or piercings that would conflict with the historical period.
• Must be a San Francisco Bay Area local hire.
• Travel expenses are not reimbursed.
• Must be available for one full shoot day between October 15–19.
• Must attend a paid wardrobe fitting between September 28 and October 2.
• Submissions should include full name, phone number, recent selfie, current full-body photo, preferred fitting date and time, and availability for October 15–19.

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA background rate: $231 for 8 hours.
• Wardrobe fitting is paid at one-quarter of the applicable check.