CASTING LOCALS FOR HORROR MOVIE

Grant Wilfley Casting, Inc. is seeking people to portray 1940s town residents for the horror film BRIDGEPORT.

SAG-AFTRA RATE: $224/8hrs

NON-SAG RATE: $187/10hrs
 
Tentative Filming Dates: Mid July to Mid September, 2026
Filming Locations: New York Counties of Schenectady, Albany, Rensselaer, Oneida, Fulton Counties


NOTE:

  1. Must be comfortable with atmospheric smoke

  2. No allergies to wool.

  3. Must have some length to your hair

  4. Must be comfortable receiving a period appropriate haircut and/or facial hair alteration

  5. NO visible tattoos.

  6. NO visible piercings that cannot be removed for work.

  7. NO acrylic nails, polish, gel polish or gel extensions, or square shapes.

  8. NO braces

You must submit clothing sizes, as everyone will be given a period costume to wear on camera.

**Height, weight, and clothing sizes are used for costuming purposes only, unless needed for the casting of stand-ins or photo doubles. WAIST MEASUREMENT IS NOT YOUR PANTS SIZE, BUT IS THE ACTUAL MEASUREMENT OF YOUR WAIST AROUND YOUR BELLY BUTTON.

Please note, you must be able to present valid identification to fill out a Federal I9 form and be paid.

To submit, email the following to bridgeport@gwcnyc.com with subject line "Central/Capital NY Locals":

  • Name

  • Phone number

  • Are you a SAG-AFTRA member in good standing or Non-SAG?

  • Sizes: height, weight, shirt, pants, suit/dress & shoe

  • Do you have any tattoos? If so, where are they located?

  • Are you ok around atmospheric smoke

  • Do you have allergies to wool?

  • Are you ok receiving a haircut and/or facial hair alteration to match the time period, if needed

  • Confirm you are 18 or older

  • Are you local to the Central or Capital regions of New York?

  • Attach current photos - closeup and full body (no filters, sunglasses or hats).