Paid Extras Casting Call in NYC for Indie Rock Audience Scene

Lights, music, and pure early-2000s indie vibes — a new feature film is now casting paid background actors in New York City!

Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking SAG-AFTRA and non-union men and women in their 20s to 30s to portray a lively crowd at an indie rock/pop music venue for the upcoming movie FUNNY STRANGE, starring Cailee Spaeny and Drew Starkey.

If you fit the cool, downtown NYC indie aesthetic and love live music energy, this could be your chance to step onto a major film set.

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🎬 Project Overview

Film: FUNNY STRANGE
Starring: Cailee Spaeny & Drew Starkey
Location: New York City (Local hires only)
Scene Setting: 2003 indie rock/pop venue
Scene Type: Interior (crowd dancing & watching a live show)
Atmosphere: Water-based theatrical smoke will be used

📅 Tentative Shoot Date

Tuesday, February 24

Applicants must be fully available on this date.

💵 Pay Rates

🎥 SAG-AFTRA Background Rate: $224 for 8 hours
🎥 Non-Union Rate: $187 for 10 hours

SAG-AFTRA rates apply where applicable. This role is covered under the SAG-AFTRA CBA and subject to Preference of Employment provisions.

🎭 Roles Casting

🎶 Indie Rock / Pop Audience Members

Men & Women
Ages 20s–30s
All ethnicities
NYC “cool indie scene” types
Comfortable dancing and reacting to a live performance
Must be local to NYC

Think vintage band tees, effortless downtown style, and early-2000s concert energy.

📝 How to Submit

Interested applicants should submit the following:

Full Name
Phone Number
Recent Photo (clear, no heavy filters)
SAG status (SAG-AFTRA in good standing or Non-Union)
Age range (within 5 years of actual age)
Availability for February 24
Confirmation you are local to NYC
Height, weight, clothing & shoe sizes

📌 Note:

Must present valid ID to complete federal I-9 paperwork
Sizes are for costume purposes only

Submitting does not guarantee booking, but qualified candidates will be contacted if selected.

🎥 Why Apply?

✨ Work on a major motion picture
✨ Paid background role
✨ Experience an on-set concert atmosphere
✨ Be part of a film set in NYC’s indie music era

If you embody that authentic 2003 indie rock crowd vibe, now’s your moment!