Casting Call: Lead Role in Non-Union Feature Film “Beneath the Surface”
Job Description: We are casting for the lead role in an upcoming non-union feature film titled Beneath the Surface. The film is set to shoot in both Toronto, Canada, and Pakistan in the fall of 2024. The role is for a complex and determined character who plays a forensic auditor turned vigilante, driven by an unyielding pursuit of truth and justice against corruption.
Job Responsibilities:
- Portray the character of Emily, a forensic auditor who becomes a vigilante, with a strong, athletic presence and intense focus.
- Collaborate with the director and production team to bring depth and authenticity to the character.
- Participate in all scheduled shoots, both in Toronto and Pakistan.
- Engage in rehearsals and character development sessions as required.
- Embody the character’s relentless drive and nuanced persona, similar to Emily Blunt’s character in Sicario.
Requirements:
- Female actor, Caucasian, aged 25-45.
- Athletic build, capable of performing physically demanding scenes.
- Must be a resident of Ontario, Canada, and hold a valid Canadian passport.
- Ability to travel and commit to the full shooting schedule, including overseas locations.
- Strong acting background, particularly in roles that require portraying intense, determined characters.
Compensation Details:
- $350 per day.
- All travel, accommodations, meals, and related expenses will be covered.
- The daily rate will be paid even on non-shooting days while in Pakistan.
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Collaborate closely with the director and cast
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Participate in scheduled filming days and potential travel days
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Bring authenticity and emotional depth to a migration-focused drama
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Male, ages 18–25 (must be 18 or older)
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South Asian (Afghan)
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Portray a leading or supporting character in an independent film
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Deliver authentic and emotionally compelling performances
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Perform dialogue fluently in English
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Collaborate with the director and fellow cast members
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Attend rehearsals and filming as scheduled
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Japanese actress in her 20s
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Fluent in English (spoken and conversational)
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Previous acting experience required
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Professional resume and demo reel
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Ability to work in Toronto, Ontario
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Compensation details will be discussed with selected candidates
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Job Description
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The scene will include interior and exterior filming, and selected talent must be comfortable portraying tough, street-style characters in a dramatic film setting. If you fit the age range and are available for the scheduled shoot date, this is a strong opportunity to work on a professional feature film production.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a thug character in scripted scenes
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Participate in interior and exterior filming
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Follow direction from the film’s production team
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Male actors
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Ages 20–35
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Any ethnicity
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Union or non-union
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Available for scheduled filming date
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Must provide recent photo (hand photo required if submitting for hand double consideration)
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Submit full contact information and measurements
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Professional film credit
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On-set experience in a major production
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