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Background Actors Casting Call for Feature Film
Job Description
A feature film titled Denise Sans Denis is now casting a wide range of paid background roles in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This production is seeking non-union talent of all ethnicities and genders to portray various roles across multiple filming dates. Opportunities include teachers, students, spectators, swimmers, and specialty roles.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray assigned background or featured roles on camera
- Follow direction from the production team
- Maintain continuity and professionalism on set
- Participate on selected filming dates only if fully available
Roles Casting
- Teachers (ages 30+)
- Students (ages 10–13, must have chaperone)
- Teachers with vehicles (+$40 bump if selected)
- Spectators (ages 18+)
- Swimmers (ages 25–40, strong swimmers, comfortable in swimwear, no visible tattoos)
- Special Role: 2 background actors (ages 60–80) for a closed-set scene requiring comfort with partial nudity (robes provided, no lower private parts shown, intimacy coordinator present)
Requirements
- Open to non-union talent
- All ethnicities and genders welcome
- Must be available for selected filming dates
- For vehicle roles:
- Vehicle must be 2015–2023
- No green cars
- Must be in good condition (no damage or rust)
- Submit photo, year, make, and model
- For student roles: must have a guardian present
Compensation
- $16/hour (4-hour minimum)
- Overtime if applicable
- +$40 vehicle bump (if selected)
- Special role (nudity): $275 flat rate
Background Actors for Healthcare Project
Job Description
A non-union healthcare production is casting background actors for non-speaking roles in a professional project. This opportunity is ideal for mature talent looking to gain on-set experience while contributing to a meaningful healthcare-focused production.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray background roles in a healthcare setting
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Follow on-set direction to ensure natural and realistic performances
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Maintain professionalism during filming
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Be fully available for the entire shoot schedule
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Work collaboratively with cast and crew
Requirements
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Ages 40–75 (or close to this range)
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Open to all genders and ethnicities
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Non-union talent only
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Must be fully available for both shoot days
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Ability to follow direction and remain engaged on set
Compensation
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$300 per day
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$600 total for 2-day booking
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Professional on-set experience
French and English-Speaking Actors for Banking Commercial
Job Description
A non-union commercial production is casting fluent French and English-speaking actors for a banking campaign. The project will feature several speaking roles and supporting background parts, highlighting authentic conversations and everyday financial scenarios. This opportunity is ideal for bilingual performers looking to appear in a professional commercial production.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform dialogue in both French and English for commercial scenes
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Follow direction from the director and production team during filming
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Deliver natural and engaging on-camera performances
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Collaborate with cast and crew during the shoot
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Maintain professionalism throughout the filming process
Requirements
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Must be fluent in both French and English
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Comfortable performing on camera with memorized dialogue
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Professional attitude and ability to follow direction
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Available for the scheduled filming days if selected
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Previous acting experience preferred but not required
Compensation
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$400 for speaking roles in the commercial
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$250 for non-speaking background roles
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Paid opportunity to appear in a professional commercial production
