PAID FEATURE FILM SHOOTING in NYC – SUMMER 2026
DETAILS:
Jones & Juliet Casting is searching for NYC based kids, teenagers & young adults (ages 8-26) to appear in a feature film set at a NYC school. No acting experience is necessary.
From slam poets to ball players and step dancers, to the first-Gen kids who are carving their own future through the city’s obstacles and teens who grew up in NYC and are focused on their academic future – we want true NYC energy – authentic, and diverse in every way.
CREATIVE TEAM: Emmy-nominated director/producer John Coles (House of Cards, The Sinner, Law & Order) and writer Elia Monte-Brown (NYU Tisch)
PAY & SHOOT DATES:
Filming in NYC – SUMMER 2026. Selected participants may be needed anywhere from 1 day to 4 weeks, depending on role size and availability.
PAY: $1,514/week or $436/day for speaking roles, depending on role.
**This project is on a SAG-AFTRA MLB contract – you do not have to be in SAG-AFTRA to apply. The pay rate is based on union minimums, more info here.**
ROLES WE ARE CASTING:
NYC STUDENTS & YOUNG ADULTS (to play ages 10-26): Open to non-actors and actors based in and around the NY area. Both ENL speakers and native English speakers are encouraged to apply. We will be casting a large number of supporting speaking roles from this group. NO ACTING EXPERIENCE NEEDED!
CLICK HERE TO SEE SPECIFIC LEADING & SUPPORTING CHARACTERS
Important note: you do not need to be an exact match to the description to be considered
IDEA to play 15-18, all ethnicities, female. First generation, Bronx-born. She wants something more than what she has. Could be extraordinary in the right circumstances. Magnetic, has a vulnerability, can be a bit messy. **IDEALLY FLUENT IN ANOTHER LANGUAGE + ENGLISH**
REUBEN, to play 15-18, all ethnicities, male. He was raised by his grandmother in the Bronx. Loyal and a good friend. He is not chasing any big dreams – he’s just trying to survive. **IDEALLY FLUENT IN ANOTHER LANGUAGE + ENGLISH**
KYLE to play 15-18, all ethnicities, He is bouncy, smart, full of energy, mischievous. A great friend. Loves to play basketball with his friends. Knows how to have fun.
DIANDRA, to play 15-18, all ethnicities. Diandra has a big personality and takes up space in every way. She loves slam poetry; sharp with her words, highly intelligent, funny.
We are casting MANY additional supporting roles – you will be considered for all roles that you are a fit for!
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING:
To apply CLICK HERE!
If you are having issues with this form you can email JULIET@JONESANDJULIET.COM