Noah Day Productions is now casting for the upcoming faith-based feature film Finding Grace, which is scheduled to film from August 7–9, 2026, in the Charlotte, Gastonia, and Shelby, North Carolina areas.
The production is seeking several speaking roles, background actors, and crew members for this inspiring independent feature film. Local talent is strongly encouraged to submit, especially actors and crew based in or near Charlotte and the surrounding North Carolina areas.
Because several roles require multiple filming days, preference will be given to performers who are available locally for the full production weekend.
Talent Application
Project Details
🎬 Project: Finding Grace
🎭 Type: Faith-based feature film
🏢 Production Company: Noah Day Productions
📍 Filming Areas: Charlotte, Gastonia, and Shelby, North Carolina
📅 Shoot Dates: August 7–9, 2026
✅ Local talent strongly encouraged
Speaking Roles Being Cast
Inspector Bill Cooper
The production is casting a White / Caucasian male actor, age 40–60, to play Inspector Bill Cooper.
This role calls for a performer with a strong screen presence, a sharp and intimidating personality, and a commanding law enforcement or investigator-type energy.
Role qualities:
✨ Male, White / Caucasian
✨ Age 40–60
✨ Strong screen presence
✨ Intimidating personality
✨ “Mean eyes” and commanding demeanor
✨ Law enforcement or investigator type
✨ Speaking role
City Official
The casting team is looking for a White / Caucasian male or female actor, age 30s–50s, for the role of City Official.
This role is suited for someone with a polished professional appearance and a believable government or administrative presence.
Role qualities:
✨ Male or female, White / Caucasian
✨ Age 30s–50s
✨ Professional appearance
✨ Government or administrative presence
✨ Speaking role
Board Director
The role of Board Director is open to White / Caucasian male or female actors, age 30s–50s.
The ideal performer should be able to portray an executive, civic leader, or business professional type. Strong speaking ability is preferred.
Role qualities:
✨ Male or female, White / Caucasian
✨ Age 30s–50s
✨ Executive, civic leader, or business professional type
✨ Strong speaking ability preferred
✨ Speaking role
Jordan
Noah Day Productions is also casting an African American male actor, age 18–23, for the supporting role of Jordan.
Jordan should feel friendly, relatable, and energetic. This role will require multiple shooting days.
Role qualities:
✨ African American male
✨ Age 18–23
✨ Friendly and relatable
✨ Energetic personality
✨ Supporting role
✨ Multiple shooting days
Crew Positions Available
In addition to casting actors, the production is seeking crew members to support the three-day independent feature film shoot.
Assistant Director
The production is looking for an experienced Assistant Director who can help schedule and manage a fast-paced three-day independent film shoot.
Ideal candidates should have experience with:
✅ Shooting schedules
✅ Call sheets
✅ Cast and crew coordination
✅ Maintaining production pace
✅ Managing multiple locations over a three-day weekend
Production Assistants
Motivated individuals are needed for Production Assistant roles.
This is a great opportunity for those who want to gain real on-set experience on a feature film production. No previous film experience is required, but applicants should be reliable, positive, and willing to learn.
Ideal qualities:
✨ Strong work ethic
✨ Positive attitude
✨ Reliability
✨ Willingness to learn
✨ Interest in film production
Camera Assistant
The production is also seeking an aspiring Camera Assistant interested in hands-on experience with professional cinema equipment.
Some camera knowledge is preferred, but not required. This role is ideal for someone who wants to learn the workflow of an independent feature film production.
Key Gaffer / Key Grip
An experienced Key Gaffer / Key Grip is needed to help execute lighting and grip setups throughout the production weekend.
Preferred experience includes:
✅ LED lighting
✅ Light shaping
✅ Grip equipment
✅ Efficient work on independent productions
✅ Supporting lighting and grip needs across multiple setups
All crew positions will work during the production weekend of August 7–9, 2026, in the Gastonia and Shelby, North Carolina areas.
Background Actors Needed
Background talent is needed for multiple scenes across the three-day shoot. The production is seeking people of all races, ages, and genders.
August 7 – City Hall Scenes
These scenes will feature one of the production’s Hollywood guest actors.
Casting background roles such as:
✨ City officials
✨ Board members
✨ Business professionals
✨ Citizens
✨ Protestors
✨ Reporters
✨ Community members
August 8 – Community Center / Food Distribution Scenes
The production is seeking background actors to portray:
✨ Volunteers
✨ Families
✨ Senior citizens
✨ Community members
✨ Food distribution participants
August 9 – Restaurant Scenes
Background actors are needed to portray:
✨ Restaurant patrons
✨ Couples
✨ Families
✨ Friends dining together
Background Talent Requirements
Background roles are open to:
✅ All races
✅ All ages
✅ All genders
Submission Instructions
To be considered, applicants should send the following materials:
✅ Headshot or recent photo
✅ Acting résumé, if available
✅ Contact information
✅ Role of interest
Use the subject line:
Finding Grace Casting – [Role Name]
Submissions should be emailed to:
Final Note
Finding Grace is looking for talented actors, background performers, and crew members who want to be part of an uplifting faith-based film production. Local performers and crew in the Charlotte, Gastonia, Shelby, and surrounding North Carolina areas are encouraged to submit as soon as possible.
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