Alligator – Casting Core Stand-Ins

Hylton Casting is hiring Core Stand-Ins for the production Alligator, filming in Atlanta. Stand-ins work directly on set within the camera and lighting departments, providing a physical reference for directors of photography and gaffers to light and block scenes before principal talent steps in. This role suits an experienced on-set professional who understands production workflow and can hold position reliably through extended lighting setups and rehearsals.

About the Role

Core Stand-Ins on a feature film production like Alligator are considered essential set personnel, working closely with the camera department and AD team across shooting days. A typical day involves being on set for call, matching the physical frame of a principal cast member, and standing through repeated lighting adjustments and camera marks while the crew works. Hylton Casting manages the background and stand-in roster for this production, coordinating placement and scheduling throughout the shoot.

Key Responsibilities

• Stand in for designated principal cast members during lighting, camera blocking, and rehearsal setups on a feature film production.
• Take and hold precise marks on set so the director of photography and gaffer can achieve accurate exposure and composition.
• Maintain consistent availability across a core schedule, as continuity of physical reference is critical to the camera department’s workflow.
• Communicate clearly with the first and second AD to confirm call times, position assignments, and any changes to the shooting order.
• Represent Hylton Casting professionally on set, adhering to all production protocols and set etiquette throughout the Atlanta shoot.
• Arrive on time and prepared for extended on-set hours typical of episodic television and feature production schedules.

What You Bring

• Prior stand-in or background acting experience on feature film or television productions, preferably in the Atlanta market.
• Familiarity with on-set terminology, crew hierarchy, and the physical demands of standing through lengthy lighting setups.
• Reliable transportation and the ability to commit to a recurring core schedule for the duration of the production.
• Professional demeanor and a track record of punctuality and consistency on set.

Why This Role

Hylton Casting is one of the established casting operations working across Atlanta’s active film and television production landscape, with a reputation for running organized, professional sets. Core Stand-In positions offer consistent on-set work across a full production rather than day-call background bookings. Alligator represents steady, credited set time on a named feature film production for the right candidate.

Apply now for the Alligator Core Stand-Ins role with Hylton Casting and secure your place on set in Atlanta.