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Film & Television Background Casting Sylvia Fay/Lee Genick & Associates Casting is the most experienced background casting company on the east coast.

Established in 1972, our company has done background casting for hundreds of film & television projects. Several of the films we have worked on are counted as some of the finest films ever made and are included in many critics' "Top 10 Lists" (Goodfellas, Raging Bull, Doubt, The Hours, Glengarry Glen Ross). We have helped established the "New York look" known the world over in American cinema (A B

ronx Tale, Wall Street, You've Got Mail, Tootsie, Taxi Driver, The Warriors). Sylvia Fay/Lee Genick & Associates Casting has experience working on film and television projects with budgets of all sizes. We have worked on low budget, independent film projects, some with first time Directors, as well as "Mega" budget, studio films with some of the most well known Directors of our time. In addition to our film credits, we have also been a part of some of the most critically acclaimed television series ever made (Law & Order, Oz, Damages). Sylvia Fay/Lee Genick & Associates Casting continues to deliver the highest quality service to today's hottest Directors. Our ever expanding, searchable, online database of Screen Actors Guild (SAG) members, American Federation of Television & Radio Artists (AFTRA) members, as well as non-union actors, gives us one of the largest talent pools in the country. The combination of this outstanding collection of talent and experienced staff, coupled with our personalized 24 hour service and competitive rates make Sylvia Fay/Lee Genick & Associates Casting an easy choice for all of your background casting needs. Whether you are trying to create a small intimate feel or need crowds of thousands, please feel free to contact us to discuss how we can help create the look you need.

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05/23/2021

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10/31/2019

Searching for a Photo Double, works tomorrow Friday 11/1. SAG/AFTRA or NON UNION CAUCASIAN MALE PORTRAY AGE RANGE 50 TO 70WITH GRAY/WHITE HAIR AND KNOWS HOW TO PLAY THE VIOLIN WELL. NOTHING RECORDED. FEATURE FILM. WOULD NEED A CLIP SENT TO [email protected] THANKS EVERYONE!

CASTING NOTICEWe are currently looking for Union males to portray preppy Middle Eastern types, age 20-30, comfortable po...

10/08/2019

Sylvia Fay/Lee Genick & Assoc Casting

CASTING NOTICE

We are currently looking for Union males to portray preppy Middle Eastern types, age 20-30, comfortable portraying "bombers". There is a potential interview on Friday 10/11 with potential work date on Wednesday 10/16. Please log into your agency pro account to submit to this role. If you do not have an account with us, please follow the link below to create a FREE profile. Your profile may say "not active" but that only means you are not paying for your profile; and we do not require payment to work with us

http://sylviafaycasting.com/apply.php

If you wish to apply for free to Sylvia Fay/Lee Genick & Assoc Casting for consideration as a talent please Apply Here (If you already have a talent account in our database do NOT create another account simply click Talent Login in the top menu. If you register more than one account they will be del...

09/17/2019

We are seeking a Non Union Male who is a good Driver, who has his own Black Mercedes Sedan. Feature Film. Works Oct 4th, Oct 7th and Oct 9th. Rate is $165/10 plus $50.00 for your car. Must be avail all three days. Send an email with a photo of you and your car to [email protected] Non Union only please. Thank you!

09/09/2019

A few exciting projects starting up soon! Keep you posted! :)

07/25/2019

Looking for a 2 year old girl with brown hair and blue eyes. Feature Film, works Monday, July 29th, must have current Theatrical Work Permit!! Very featured. Rate is $174/8 If you know someone available that is interested having their child work Monday, please have them email a photo/name of child, Mom or Dad's name and contact number. [email protected] Thank you!

07/15/2019

Good morning! Looking for a boy who is Hispanic, (if he's from Chile, that's great) age 15 to 16 and can speak Spanish. Commercial, shoots tomorrow in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Rate is $1,500. Send photo and contact number as soon as possible to [email protected]
Thank you!

07/10/2019

We are seeking SAG/AFTRA females who can portray
E. Indian, age range 18 to 40 and you have your own Sari. Feature Film "The Gloria's" shoots Thursday, July 18th.
Send your photo wearing your Sari to [email protected]
Thanks everyone!

07/10/2019

Wu-Tang: An American Saga Teaser Trailer (Official) • A Hulu Original

It's a wrap on "An American Saga". Thanks everyone who worked on this project, making us shine! :)

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07/05/2019

Hope you all had a great 4th of July! Just putting it out there once again, anyone who thinks they know someone that fits this description and she can act! We are looking for someone to portray an E. Indian elderly woman (age range 65 to 85) for an upcoming Feature Film. This is a Day Player Role, rate is $1005/8 shoots Thursday July 18th. She should be SAG/AFTRA. Send photo and contact info to [email protected] Thanks everyone!

06/28/2019

Hello everyone! We are presently seeking a SAG/AFTRA Female who can portray an older E. Indian woman (age range 65 to 85). Day Player role/$1005/8, works July 18th.
Feature Film. Please spread the word. Email [email protected] Thank you!

06/27/2019

Can't believe it's been 6 years since we lost you
Fleet Emerson. One of the nicest guys you could ever meet in the Background Casting world. We miss you so much, will always remember you!

06/17/2019

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06/10/2019

CASTING NOTICE

We are currently casting for Non-union to portray African American Males age 18-30 to portray intimidating/menacing gang member types that are available for Wednesday June 12, 2019. If you are available please submit through your AgenyPro account or email us with a recent image looking menacing to [email protected]

Filming will be in NYC, this is a paid acting job.

05/22/2019

Sylvia Fay/Lee Genick & Assoc Casting

CASTING NOTICE.We are currently casting a club scene for the series WTAS and looking for non-union men and women to port...

05/22/2019

Sylvia Fay/Lee Genick & Assoc Casting

CASTING NOTICE.

We are currently casting a club scene for the series WTAS and looking for non-union men and women to portray ages 18-25 of all ethnicity. Filming will take place in Manhattan on Tuesday 5/28/19. If you are already registered with us, please log into your account and submit. If you are not registered with us please send the following to [email protected]
- Full legal name
- contact phone number
- a recent selfie (no older than 2 weeks please)

Also if you are not registered with us, please take the time to create a FREE profile by following the attached link

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05/17/2019

Club Scene coming up soon on "WTAS"! Create a Profile with us if you haven't done so yet! If you have a Profile, please make sure your photo, phone number, etc are current. Thank you.
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05/16/2019

Sylvia Fay/Lee Genick & Assoc Casting

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09/07/2018

Every Marvel Comics Live-Action TV Show Ranked, Including 'Luke Cage'

There have been more shows based on Marvel Comics than you probably realized, including three (!) separate Spider-Man shows in the '70s

04/07/2016

Background Anthem "Lose Yourself"

This is a parody music video about doing background work in TV and Movies. It just won the award for "Best Music Video" at the Williamsburg Independent Film ...

06/26/2015

Inside Amy Schumer

Inside Amy Schumer Season 2 WINNER 2014 Peabody Award!
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Showcasing the voluminous comic talents and range of Amy Schumer Inside Amy Schumer is a sketch show with all sorts of purpose The fleet-footed Schumer will satirically embody vacuous white privilege in one sketch before pivoting to comically interrogate r**e culture body image norms or sanctimoniou…

04/16/2015

Spring... :)

09/26/2014

We are seeking REAL LARPers (Live Action Role Playing) WITH THEIR OWN COSTUMES for the next episode of "Manhattan Love Story". The episode begins 9/29, but actual work dates have not been set yet. If you LARP, HAVE A COSTUME and would like to be considered for this email us at [email protected].

04/17/2014

We are seeking union actors with two tone suburban cabs for the Great Gilly Hopkins. The works days are TBD and the cab must not be NYC cab. If you are interested and have a two tone suburban cab please email us at [email protected]. Please include your contact info and picture of the vehicle.

03/17/2014

'Before I Disappear' and 'Vessel' Top SXSW Audience Award Winners

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Congrats to Before I Disappear for winning at SXSW !

Days after revealing their juried award winners, the SXSW Film Festival announced the Audience Award-winners over the weekend. Topping the Narrative Feature Competition was Shawn Christensen's "Before I Disappear," and nabbing the most votes in the Documentary Feature Competition was Diana Whitten's...

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02/04/2014

Exclusive! Watch the First Five Minutes of 'A Case of You' Starring Justin Long and Evan Rachel Wood

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In the age of Facebook, the quest for love is complex. That's the premise of "A Case of You,"a romantic comedy (unrelated to the Joni Mitchell ballad) about a writer who subscribes to the "likes" of his love interest.

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01/28/2014

Indiewire Selects the 14 Breakouts of the 2014 Sundance Film Festival

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Skeleton Twins wins accolades at Sundance !!!!

Here we highlight 14 of the breakout hits from the Sundance Film Festival 2014.

11/22/2013

Seeking Union Performer w/Black Lincoln Towncar for Sunday 11/24. call 212-889-2626 ASAP

11/01/2013

We are seeking NON-Union talent for Alpha House on Monday 11/4. Please go to your profile on our website and respond to the casting notice if you're available.

09/27/2013

Reminder - Memorial Service for Fleet Emerson

A memorial service to honor the life of Fleet Emerson will be held on Saturday, September 28th 2013 at St Malachy’s, The Actors Chapel, 239 West 49th Street, New York, NY 10019 at 11AM. Mr. Emerson passed away this past June after suffering a heart attack. The memorial service will be open to all that would like to attend. Fleet was a Background Casting Director at Sylvia Fay/Lee Genick and Associates Casting for more than 40 years. Prior to working in casting, Fleet was a working New York actor. He was involved in the casting of thousands of background performers on hundreds of television shows and films. Over his long career Fleet touched the lives of countless performers and production personnel. Please join family and friends to remember Fleet’s life and achievements.

09/27/2013

Fleet had two dogs "Skippy and Shiela" They are 8 years old and need a home. We have found a rescue home for them but we need to collect $5000 so they can be taken care of for the rest of their life. There they will have a wonderful rest of their life. Please either call Debbee May 212-633-9821 or email her for donation info at [email protected].

09/18/2013

We are looking for photos of Fleet Emerson to be used at his upcoming memorial service. If you have any photos of Fleet please email them to [email protected] AND PUT "FLEET PHOTO" IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR EMAIL. Thank you.

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ALWAYS been professional with me at ALL Times..... great folks to work for....

That is great news I will be watching for the New projects. Sylvia Fay/ Lee Genick hired me for my very first Job in NY.

Thanks for the car calls on this show. Looking forward to watching it. Hope to work for you again soon!

THANK YOU for always being professional and congenial. I will ALWAYS miss Sylvia and Fleet. We were lucky to have them and I you now. 🌷💜☮

Cool stuff on work. Especially movies

Hi friends and family, as you all are aware by now we will celebrate Felix Rivera's (background actor with Sylvia Fay/Lee Genick Associates) life on this Saturday, April 13, with a service at Evergreen Funeral Home (131 Nassau Ave) in Brooklyn, New York at 4:20 pm. I realize Felix has friends all over the world and I want to make it possible for us all to pay tribute to the wonderful person he was and aid our healing. That being said, I have arranged for the service to be streamed LIVE on YouTube LIVE. Below is a link to view the activities LIVE on Saturday. It will also be recorded for viewing at a later date. If you are unable to attend in person, please click on the link at 4:20 pm on this Saturday. I have enabled the chat function on this broadcast, but I don't know if we will be able to read comments or respond to questions until after the service has ended. Also, if you plan to attend and prefer not be on camera let me know when you arrive and I will have special seating for you. Felix was full of life and color and we ask that if you are attending not to wear black attire. His mission in life was to bring more color to the world. Let's show him the rainbow!

4:20 pm – Doors open for a 20 minute visitation
4:43 pm – Minister Erik R McGregor delivers opening
4:55 pm – Eulogy by Julie Goldsmith Abad
5:08 pm – A reading from Peter Pan by Maggie LeVine
5:17 pm – Message from the Family
5:26 pm – This is a time for everyone to share their best Felix/Venus of Puna stories
5:45 pm – Closing ceremony by Minister Erik R. McGregor
5:55 pm – Dance Party and visitation
6:20 pm – Celebration ends

Thank you to everyone for your contributions and to my DiGennaro Communications family for all your loving support. I owe a special thanks to Ashlea Graziano and Anthony Padovano for being there through it all. And a shout out to Vivian Adams for directing this production!
“Be Good to Yourself.” – Felix Rivera-Pitre

My original musical comedy play! Please join us. I wrote and directed and play the lead Joey! It's a terrific story with great music. I can be reached at [email protected]
Thank you!

Anybody been getting work on here? I signed a few months ago. I don't hear much from them. No updates here.

Jacqueline Springfield Great article but It's TRUE that the White Actor's opportunities have dwindled down to nothing!!

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