Open Casting Call – Calgary

Job Description
An award-winning writer, director, and producer is seeking a visually strong Director of Photography (DOP) for a lean, auteur-driven micro-budget feature film. This intimate, festival-oriented arthouse project is designed as a minimal, fully realizable independent production with a strong visual identity.

The film is a plot-driven road movie in the genre of myth road noir, centered around two main characters. The story emphasizes strong inner emotional states, minimal dialogue, and a naturalistic film noir aesthetic using natural light, shadows, and subtle visual storytelling.

This opportunity is ideal for a young cinematographer seeking a first feature (or early feature) credit, including those coming from an AC or camera assistant background. Style and visual sensitivity are valued more than an extensive list of credits.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the writer/director to develop and execute the visual language of the film

• Design and implement a naturalistic film noir look using natural light and shadow

• Lead the camera department and oversee all cinematography-related decisions

• Work within micro-budget constraints while maintaining strong artistic quality

• Support a cohesive tone and thematic vision throughout production

Requirements

• Strong visual storytelling skills and artistic sensibility

• Interest in auteur-driven, festival-oriented arthouse cinema

• Ability to work collaboratively and responsibly in a trust-based creative environment

• Open to emerging cinematographers seeking a first or early feature opportunity

• Commitment to cinematography (not individuals primarily seeking directing roles)

• Professional mindset and reliability during production

Compensation Details

• Honest micro-budget fee

• Accommodation and food covered during production

• Creative responsibility and authorship within the visual direction

• Festival exposure

• Opportunity for long-term collaboration

• 12 shooting days

Job Description
A passionate independent film team is seeking a reliable and motivated Set Production Assistant (PA) for an upcoming dark comedy short film titled Checkout Time. This is a great opportunity for aspiring filmmakers and entry-level crew members to gain hands-on experience on set in a collaborative and creative environment. No prior experience is required, and training will be provided.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and ready to support various departments to ensure smooth daily production operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide general on-set support, including lock-ups, production runs, and assisting crew members as needed

• Support the Assistant Director (AD) and production team with tasks throughout the day

• Maintain organization and cleanliness on set between setups

• Assist with receiving and distributing meals, snacks, and beverages to cast and crew

• Ensure the craft services table remains stocked and organized throughout the shoot

• Be available and present for all scheduled production days

Requirements

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced production environment

• Reliable transportation to set

• Must be available for the full duration of the production schedule

• No prior experience required (training provided)

Compensation Details

• Unpaid position

• Meals and craft services provided on set

• Hands-on production experience and networking opportunity with cast and crew

Upscale Party Goers – African American Background Actors for TV Series

Job Description
A television production titled Smoky (working title) is now casting African American men and women to portray high-end party guests at an upscale birthday celebration filming in Sugar Hill, Georgia. Casting directors are seeking polished “high society,” country executive, and music industry–type personalities who can bring confident, stylish energy to a vibrant event scene. This is a paid background acting opportunity for talent ready to embody luxury, charisma, and presence on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray upscale party guests in a birthday celebration scene

• Arrive camera-ready with stylish, high-end wardrobe options

• Follow direction from the assistant director and production team

• Maintain full-day availability for filming

• Bring confident, social energy to background performance

Requirements

• African American men and women

• Age 18 and over

• Must be local to Sugar Hill, GA or surrounding Atlanta area

• Submit at least 3 photos (including dated photo and full body)

• Include age, height, weight, and contact information

• Professional, reliable, and comfortable in upscale event scenes

Compensation

• $182 for 12 hours

Wealthy Auction Guests – Background Actors for Streaming Series

Job Description
A vertical shorts streaming series titled Divorce is now casting background actors to portray wealthy auction guests in an upscale event scene filming in the Atlanta area near Marietta. Production is seeking men and women who can convincingly embody affluent attendees in a sophisticated auction setting. This is a rush casting for a small, featured background group, and talent must be comfortable with direct deposit payment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray upscale auction guests in a formal event setting

• Arrive in appropriate wardrobe such as gowns, cocktail attire, or suits

• Follow direction from the assistant director and production team

• Maintain full availability for the filming day

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 20–60

• Must be local to the Atlanta/Marietta area

• Must have upscale attire (gowns, cocktail wear, suits)

• Must submit current photos reflecting your present look

• Provide age, height, weight, clothing sizes, location, and contact number

• Comfortable with payment by direct deposit

Compensation

• $100 for the day (unless otherwise stated)

Asian Female – SAG Principal Speaking Role in Feature Film

Job Description
A feature film is now casting a SAG principal speaking role for an Asian female, ages 18 to early 20s, who is a local hire in New Mexico, offering a strong on-camera opportunity for emerging talent to take on a featured role in a professional production filming within a scheduled window between early March and early April, with production seeking natural, authentic performers ready to deliver dialogue-driven scenes in a scripted feature film environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a principal speaking role in a feature film

• Deliver scripted dialogue with confidence and authenticity

• Follow direction from the director and production team

• Be available for one scheduled shoot day within the filming window

Requirements

• Asian female

• Ages 18 to early 20s

• Must be a New Mexico local hire

• SAG eligible or SAG member (SAG principal role)

• Submit headshot (cell phone photos accepted), no filters, no sunglasses, no hats

• Provide name, phone number, and location (city, state)

Compensation

• SAG scale rate

• Principal speaking role credit

• Professional feature film experience

Football Player Photo Double – African American Male

Job Description
A production is urgently casting an experienced football player to work as a football photo double in Atlanta, seeking an African American male over 18 who is as close as possible to 5’4” and can authentically move like a trained athlete on camera, making this a great opportunity for skilled players looking to bring real football experience to a professional set.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a football photo double in scripted scenes

• Perform realistic football movements as directed

• Follow on-set direction from production team

• Maintain full availability for the scheduled shoot day

Requirements

• African American male

• Age 18+

• Height as close as possible to 5’4”

• Experienced football player

• Must provide recent photo

• Must submit height and all clothing sizes

• Must include full contact information

• Must be local to Atlanta

Compensation

• Paid photo double opportunity

Senior Male Actor – Prop Shot for “Boston Blue”

Job Description
A production titled Boston Blue is now casting a Caucasian male actor for a prop shot filming in Mississauga. Casting directors are seeking a senior performer with a strong on-camera presence for a short prop-focused scene. This is a paid acting opportunity offering a professional studio shoot experience.

The role requires availability for a scheduled studio call time and a brief filming session. This is ideal for experienced senior actors looking to add to their television or commercial credits.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a studio prop shot

• Follow direction from the production team

• Arrive prepared and camera-ready

• Maintain professionalism throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Caucasian male

• Upper 70s to mid-80s

• Must be available to film in Mississauga

• Submit full-length photo

• Provide height and weight details

• Reliable and punctual

Compensation

• $360 for a 4-hour shoot

• Paid actor rate

Real Medics & EMTs – Special Ability Background for TV Series

Job Description
A television series filming in Chicago is now casting real-life medics and EMTs for a special ability background role. Casting directors are seeking trained emergency medical professionals to appear in authentic medical response scenes.

This paid television opportunity is open to local talent in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, and nearby Illinois border states. If you are a working medic or EMT and want to bring real-world experience to a scripted production, this is a great chance to earn premium background rates while gaining on-set experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a medic or EMT in emergency response scenes

• Perform realistic medical movements consistent with your training

• Follow direction from the production and assistant director team

• Arrive camera-ready and prepared for a full filming day

• Maintain professionalism throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Must be a real, trained medic or EMT

• Males and females welcome

• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or Illinois border states

• Must provide a recent color photo

• Must submit full clothing sizes for wardrobe purposes

• Reliable and available for filming

Compensation

• $200 for 8 hours

• Time and a half after 8 hours

• Additional $25 special ability bump

Hospital Scene Role – Actor With Prosthetic Leg or Arm

Job Description
A production is now casting individuals in the Frederick, Maryland area (including Baltimore and Washington, DC) who use a wheelchair or have a prosthetic leg or arm for an upcoming hospital scene. Casting directors are seeking authentic talent to appear in a featured scene scheduled to film locally.

This is a paid opportunity offering strong compensation for a one-day shoot. Producers are looking for real individuals who can naturally portray a hospital patient in a realistic medical setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a hospital patient in a scripted scene

• Follow direction from the director and production team

• Arrive on set prepared and professional

• Be available for filming in Frederick, MD

Requirements

• Must use a wheelchair or have a prosthetic leg or arm

• Must be local to Frederick, MD, Baltimore, or Washington, DC area

• Must be available for the scheduled filming date

• Must be able to self-report to Frederick, MD

• Comfortable working in a hospital scene environment

Compensation

• $800 per day

• Paid featured role in a hospital scene

Featured Child Extra – African American Boy for TV Series

Job Description
A new television series filming in Atlanta, Georgia is now casting a featured male child extra for an upcoming scene. Casting directors are seeking an African American boy to appear in a featured background role. This is a paid opportunity for young talent looking to gain professional on-set experience in a scripted series.

The selected child will work on a weekday shoot and must have flexible availability, as filming schedules can vary.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured child extra in a scripted television scene

• Follow direction from the director and production team

• Remain focused and professional on set

• Be prepared for several hours of filming

Requirements

• African American male child

• Ages 4–6

• Height between 3’4” and 3’8”

• Must be local to Atlanta, GA

• Must have weekday availability within the production window

• Parent or guardian must be available throughout filming

• Must be prepared for a 4–6 hour workday

Compensation

• $200 for up to 10 hours

• Paid featured background television role

Caucasian Male Photo Double – “Smoky” (Working Title)

Job Description
A production titled Smoky (working title) is now casting a Caucasian male photo double to work throughout the run of the show. This paid television opportunity is ideal for experienced background actors who closely match specific physical measurements and can commit to multiple shoot dates.

Filming will take place primarily in Northeast Atlanta, outside the perimeter. Casting directors are seeking a reliable performer who can match the lead actor’s look, including hand doubles when needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a photo double for a principal actor

• Match physical appearance, build, and measurements accurately

• Provide close-up hand shots when required

• Maintain consistent hairstyle and appearance throughout production

• Follow detailed direction from production and camera teams

• Be available for multiple filming days

Requirements

• Caucasian male

• Ages 20–40

• Brown hair

• Height: 6’2”

• Pant size: 33×34

• Chest: 44

• Must submit recent, dated photos (including full body)

• Must send photos of hands

• Include age, height, weight, and full contact information

• Must be local to Northeast Atlanta (outside the perimeter preferred)

Compensation

• $196 for 12 hours

• Paid recurring photo double opportunity

• Work throughout the run of the show

• Valuable on-set television experience

Molly’s Patrons – Background Actors for TV Series

Job Description
A television series filming in Chicago is now casting male and female background actors in their 20s and 30s to portray patrons at Molly’s. Casting directors are seeking fresh faces to bring authenticity and energy to a lively bar setting.

This paid background acting opportunity is open to local talent in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, and nearby Illinois border states. If you’re looking to gain on-set experience and build your television credits, this bar scene role is a great fit.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray bar patrons in interior pub scenes

• React naturally in social, dialogue-driven background moments

• Follow direction from the assistant director and production team

• Maintain wardrobe continuity throughout filming

• Arrive camera-ready and prepared for a full production day

Requirements

• Males and females, ages 20s–30s

• Open to all ethnicities

• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or Illinois border states

• Must submit a recent color photograph

• Must provide full clothing sizes for wardrobe

• Professional, reliable, and available for filming

Compensation

• Paid background acting role

• Opportunity to appear in a popular television series

• Gain valuable on-set production experience

• Network with cast and crew in the Chicago film industry