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A big budget film which is rumored to be a Disney movie is filming in New Mexico and there are currently casting calls out for paid movie extras in Santa Fe. The project has been issuing many casting calls for paid extras in recent weeks as they need to fill a variety of small, non speaking roles with locals who would like a chance to work on set.
Disney’s (rumored) latest film venture is currently underway. While the project has remained shrouded in secrecy, last year’s announcement from the New Mexico Film Office hinted at its imminent arrival for spring 2023 filming which of course, got delayed due to entertainment industry strikes. With the resolution of these labor disputes in early 2024, momentum has resumed, and the Disney production is back on track. Details about the film remain scarce, but a series of casting calls under the working title “Jiminy” have been released in the Santa Fe, NM area. Given “Jiminy” is synonymous with the beloved cricket character in Disney lore, speculation points towards these auditions being linked to the New Mexico-based Disney project.
Find more auditions in New Mexico.
Movies and shows that film, in various areas of the United States, tend to use something called a “Working Title” to address the production rather than the actual name of the movie. The reasons for use of a working title include not yet naming the movie and of course, trying to prevent an onslaught of out of towners applying for jobs on set that they could not possibly fill due to travel.
According to the New Mexico film commission, the Disney movie stars Eva Longoria , Cheech Marin (“Shotgun Wedding,” “Champions”), Jesse Garcia and Thom Nemer who starred in “Snowfall.”
The Disney feature is being directed by Marvin Lemus (“Gentefied”) and produced by Oscar-nominated Shawn Levy, Dan Levine, and their Emmy-winning 21 Laps Entertainment (“Arrival,” “Stranger Things”), along with Lisa Henson and The Jim Henson Company. The executive producers include Eva Longoria, Shelly Strong, and Emily Morris from 21 Laps Entertainment. Based on the screenplay by Matt Lopez (“Promised Land,” “Father of the Bride”).
The Disney movie follows a Mexican-American family who, after losing their connection to each other and their roots, embark on a hilarious and chaotic road trip. Only Alexander, believed to be cursed, can find a way to reunite the family.
> Extras Casting Call in Santa Fe New Mexico
BACKGROUND CASTING CALL.
Feature Film “Jiminy”
Link to submit: https://forms.gle/8iAMMJmR7WM97Jem9
We are about to shoot our big Film FINALE scenes for this film – the final fire evacuation command post scenes which require A LOT of people.
We are currently casting the FEATURE FILM “Jiminy” in the SANTA FE, NM area and would like to CHECK YOUR AVAILABILITY to book you for work as a Picture Picked
$117.00 for 8 hours with Overtime at time and 1/2 after 8 hours. We typically work approx. 12 hour days. Costume Fitting pays $29.25/2 (**REAL Firefighters, Police Officers, EMT/Paramedics, Emergency Response Personnel Pay Rate is $250/8 plus $62.50 for fitting. **REAL On-Air Reporters, Reporters and News Videographers Pay Rate is $200/8 plus $50 for fitting)
Costume Fitting – some time during week of 5/6 – 5/10 any time from 9am – 5pm in Santa Fe
–REAL Firefighters
–Firefighters
–Paramedics or EMTs
–Police Officers (to play a range of CHP Officers, Butte Co Sheriff, Chico Hwy Patrol
–Motorcycle Police Officers
–Fire Personnel – can be Admin, Coordinators, Emergency Control, anyone who works within the Fire or Police Dept who might be on scene or in a command center during a fire emergency (does NOT have to be Firefighters or Police in the field)
–Search and Rescue
–Public Works
–National Guard
–Town Hall Officials
–First Responder Paramedic Chief (MUST BE REAL)
–Additional Fire Personnel – can be Admin, Coordinators, Emergency Control, anyone who works within the Fire or Police Dept who might be on scene or in a command center during a fire emergency (does NOT have to be Firefighters or Police in the field)
–Reporters (news, newspaper, social, etc) and On-Air Reporters
–News Videographers
–Evacuating Residents (ages 18-80)
–Parents with CARS
–Firefighters to portray “Inmate Firefighters
–Bus Drivers with CDL License
–Evacuating Residents (ages 18-80)
–Parents with CARS
–MARY’S FAMILY – Hispanic Male/Female 60+ years old, Hispanic Male 30-45yo, Hispanic Teen Boy 13-17yo
—-NEW FACES WHO HAVE NOT WORKED ON THIS PROJECT IN a PRE-FIT ROLE (Drivers with Cars ONLY are OK to submit)—
Shoot Location: SANTA FE, NM area
–MUST be able to work in the SANTA FE, NM area as a LOCAL HIRE!! (Transportation/Accommodation will not be provided
Please let us know if you are available for these dates and we will book you as soon as we get approvals from the Director
If selected, you will receive an email from ruidosocasting@gmail.com. We can NOT overbook this project so please ONLY submit if you fully intend to show up for work on ALL dates that you have signed up for.
TO SUBMIT for this role: https://forms.gle/8iAMMJmR7WM97Jem9
Please fill out the above submission link
With subject line CHICO COMMAND CENTER
Emails must include ALL of the following:
-First & Last Name
-Phone Number
-Email Address
-Recent Color Photo of you
-Height
-Weight
-Clothing and Shoe Sizes
-Current City/State you are located in
-Age and Date of birth if under 18 years old (Mary’s Son ONLY!)
-Which WORK Dates Option are you available for?
-Which date (5/7-5/10) are you available for a FITTING and at what time (between 9a-12:30p or between 1:30p-5:30p)?
– Please describe any experience you have in any of the following: Firefighter, Police or Law Enforcement Officer, EMT or Paramedic, Emergency Response Personnel, Town Hall or City Official, National Guard or Military, CDL Licensed Bus Driver, Photography/Videography, Reporter or On-Air Reporting
