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Crew Casting Call for Comedy Short Film

Job Description

A paid comedy short film production is seeking experienced crew members for key production roles. The project is looking for talented professionals to join the team for an upcoming shoot in Toronto.

Available positions include Sound Recordist, Digital Imaging Technician (DIT), and Production Assistant Driver. Candidates with relevant experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a collaborative production environment are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

Sound Recordist

  • Capture high-quality dialogue and on-set audio.
  • Monitor sound levels and recording equipment throughout production.
  • Coordinate with the production team to ensure optimal audio quality.

Digital Imaging Technician (DIT)

  • Manage media transfers, backups, and file organization.
  • Ensure footage integrity and data security throughout production.
  • Coordinate with camera and post-production teams regarding workflow.

Production Assistant Driver

  • Assist with transportation of cast, crew, and production materials.
  • Support daily production logistics and operations.
  • Help maintain efficient on-set workflow and scheduling.

Requirements

  • Previous experience in the applied crew position preferred.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
  • Reliable and professional work ethic.
  • Resume and/or demo reel required for consideration.
  • Valid driver’s license required for the PA Driver position.

Compensation Details

  • Paid crew opportunity.
  • Compensation details will be discussed with selected applicants.

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Lead Female Actors for True Story-Inspired Short Film in Tokyo, Japan

Job Description

A narrative short film inspired by a true story is seeking two non-union female actors for lead roles in Tokyo, Japan. Directed by Kanani Koster, written by Bryson Chun, and produced by Sua Films, the project follows a resilient young woman who takes an isolated elderly widow under her wing. Together, they navigate unexpected adventures across Japan, uncovering a hidden crisis and discovering renewed hope. Casting directors are looking for performers with strong emotional range, natural comedic timing, and authentic screen presence. This paid short film opportunity includes travel and lodging for eligible performers.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a lead character in a narrative short film inspired by a true story.
  • Deliver authentic performances that balance humor, vulnerability, and emotional depth.
  • Bring the character’s unique personality and emotional journey to life on screen.
  • Collaborate with the director and production team to develop believable character interactions.
  • Perform scripted dialogue and follow creative direction during filming.
  • Participate in scenes filmed on location in Tokyo, Japan.
  • Maintain professionalism and consistency throughout the production.

Requirements

  • Must be non-union.
  • Must be available for filming in Tokyo, Japan.
  • Must have a valid passport if traveling internationally.
  • Strong acting ability, natural screen presence, and emotional versatility.
  • Ability to deliver both comedic and dramatic performances.
  • Must meet the character-specific requirements listed below.

Available Lead Roles

  • Kiara – Lead: Polynesian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic/Latina woman aged 19–22, portraying a 19-year-old American military brat. Kiara is athletic, sharp, scrappy, fiercely independent, and naturally witty, with a guarded personality that hides emotional vulnerability. Must be fluent in English and willing to learn some Japanese dialogue. Strong comedic timing and emotional depth are essential.
  • Mrs. Sato – Lead: Japanese woman in her 80s, based in Japan and fluent in English. Mrs. Sato is a charming, mischievous elderly widow with a playful personality, cheeky humor, and a strong independent spirit. Seeking someone with natural warmth, dry comedic timing, and the ability to bring emotional depth to quiet moments. Previous acting experience is not required.

Compensation

  • This is a paid acting opportunity; specific rates have not been disclosed.
  • Travel and lodging are provided.
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Professional Dancers Casting Call for Major Automotive Commercial in Toronto

Job Description

A major automotive commercial campaign is seeking exceptional, highly skilled non-union professional dancers in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This exciting dance casting opportunity welcomes performers in their 20s and late 30s from all dance styles and disciplines. The production is looking for experienced dancers with outstanding technique, strong stage presence, and the ability to deliver dynamic performances on camera. A celebrated choreographer from Los Angeles will be involved in the project, offering selected dancers an opportunity to collaborate on a high-profile automotive advertising campaign.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform professional dance choreography for a major automotive commercial campaign.
  • Showcase exceptional dance technique, movement, and artistic expression on camera.
  • Collaborate with a professional choreographer and commercial production team.
  • Participate in scheduled callbacks, rehearsals, and wardrobe fittings as required.
  • Follow creative direction and adapt choreography to meet the commercial’s artistic vision.
  • Demonstrate versatility, precision, and strong performance skills throughout filming.
  • Work professionally with fellow dancers, directors, and production crew.
  • Maintain a high level of energy, professionalism, and performance quality.

Requirements

  • Non-union professional dancers.
  • Performers in their 20s to late 30s.
  • Must have exceptional professional dance skills and experience.
  • All dance styles and disciplines are welcome.
  • Strong technical ability, musicality, and expressive movement.
  • Comfortable performing choreography in front of the camera.
  • Ability to work with a high-profile choreographer and professional creative team.
  • Must be available for production activities in Toronto, Ontario.
  • Ability to learn choreography quickly and adapt to creative direction.
  • Strong professionalism, reliability, and collaborative skills.

Compensation

  • Dancer: $750 for 10 hours.
  • Featured Extra: $600 for 10 hours.
  • Rehearsal: $500 for 10 hours.
  • Wardrobe: $175 for 2 hours.
  • Featured Dancer Buyout: $4,500 if featured in the final commercial.
  • Featured Extra Buyout: $3,000 if featured in the final commercial.
  • 15% agency fee where applicable.
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Lead Female Actress Casting Call for “Lullabies for Little Criminals” Feature Film in Montreal

Job Description

Lewis Kay Casting is seeking young female performers who can portray a 13-year-old character in the upcoming feature film “Lullabies for Little Criminals,” directed by Sarah Gadon. Based on the acclaimed novel by Heather O’Neill, the film is scheduled to shoot in Montreal, Canada. This lead acting opportunity is ideal for young Canadian talent capable of delivering an authentic, emotionally compelling performance in a character-driven drama exploring challenging themes of adolescence, vulnerability, and resilience.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a 13-year-old female lead character in the feature film “Lullabies for Little Criminals.”
  • Deliver authentic and emotionally engaging performances throughout the production.
  • Bring depth, vulnerability, and realism to a complex young character.
  • Perform dramatic scenes involving challenging personal and social circumstances.
  • Follow creative direction from director Sarah Gadon and the production team.
  • Collaborate professionally with fellow cast members and crew during filming.
  • Participate in scenes addressing mature subject matter within the film’s storyline.

Requirements

  • Female performers who can convincingly portray a 13-year-old character.
  • Must be Canadian.
  • Strong acting ability and emotional range suitable for a dramatic lead role.
  • Comfortable portraying a character in a story exploring mature and sensitive themes.
  • The film contains sexual content, references to sexual violence, and depictions of substance use.
  • No nudity is required for this role.
  • Ability to follow direction and deliver natural, emotionally nuanced performances.
  • Must be available for filming in Montreal, Canada.

Compensation

  • Compensation details have not been specified.

$800 Radio Ad-Spot Voice Over Casting Call

Accomplice Content Supply Co. is casting one local non-union male voice talent in his 20s for a 30-second radio spot. The read should be conversational and personal — responsible without being a total square, not overly announcer-like.

Job Responsibilities

  • Record a 30-second radio voiceover spot.
  • Deliver a conversational, natural read as directed.
  • Record at the HRM studio or a quality remote studio.

Requirements

  • Male voice, 20s, not overly youthful.
  • Non-union talent.
  • Must be local to the HRM area or have a quality remote studio.

Compensation

  • $800.
  • 3-year buyout, radio/digital audio, Nova Scotia only.
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$450 Male Actor Casting Call for Marcus in Short Film

Job Description

An upcoming short film production in Phoenix, Arizona, is seeking a male actor to portray Marcus, a grounded and engaging young man with a strong presence. This paid acting opportunity is ideal for a performer who can deliver natural dialogue, emotional depth, and subtle character development. The role requires an actor comfortable with both dialogue-driven scenes and emotionally nuanced performances.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Marcus in an upcoming short film production.
  • Deliver natural and compelling dialogue-driven performances.
  • Bring emotional depth, authenticity, and subtlety to the character.
  • Follow creative direction from the director and production team.
  • Collaborate professionally with fellow cast members and crew throughout filming.
  • Participate in three days of filming in Phoenix, Arizona.

Requirements

  • Male actor, ages 20–25.
  • Strong on-camera presence and natural acting ability.
  • Comfortable performing dialogue-heavy and emotionally nuanced scenes.
  • Ability to portray a grounded, engaging, and emotionally expressive character.
  • Must be available for all three production days in Phoenix, Arizona.
  • Must be able to arrange personal transportation, as travel is not provided.

Compensation

  • $450 flat rate for the entire project.
  • Craft services and meals provided during filming.
  • Travel expenses are not covered.
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$300/Day Branded Content Casting Call for Businesswoman

A branded content production is casting a female-identifying performer to portray a businesswoman for a shoot in London, Ontario. The production is seeking a polished, conference-attendee look in business attire.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a businesswoman in branded content scenes.
  • Perform assigned actions as directed by the production team.
  • Be available for the scheduled shoot on a Friday in October.

Requirements

  • Female-identifying talent.
  • Polished, groomed appearance in business attire.
  • Must be able to work in London, Ontario.

Compensation

  • $300 per day.
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$300/Day Branded Content Casting Call for Businessman

A branded content production is casting a male-identifying performer to portray a businessman for a shoot in London, Ontario. The production is seeking a polished, conference-attendee look in business attire.

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  • Be available for the scheduled shoot on a Friday in October.

Requirements

  • Male or male-identifying talent.
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  • Must be able to work in London, Ontario.

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  • $300 per day.
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Utility I – BYU @ TCU – 10/3/26

Job Description

MING Entertainment is hiring a Utility I for BYU @ TCU at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas (10/3/26),for the college football broadcast on ESPN. Utility I crew assist Technical Operations with game-day operations and strike: hold light panels, follow and safeguard camera carts, unload and load medium-to-heavy cases, lay out and pick up cabling, and carry camera batteries. Applications are submitted through the online form on the listing page.

Job Responsibilities

  • Assist Technical Operations with game-day operations and strike
  • Hold light panels and follow or safeguard camera carts
  • Unload and load medium-to-heavy broadcast cases; lay out and pick up cabling
  • Carry camera batteries

Requirements

  • Live within 100 miles of the venue
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  • Pay rate not listed

 

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Runner – BYU @ TCU – 10/3/26

Job Description

MING Entertainment is hiring a Runner for BYU @ TCU at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas (10/3/26),for the college football broadcast on ESPN. Runner crew assist Operations and Production on site for remote broadcasts: run errands, distribute information, coordinate announcer arrivals and departures, and handle other show tasks as directed. Applications are submitted through the online form on the listing page.

Job Responsibilities

  • Assist Operations and Production on site for remote broadcasts
  • Run errands, distribute information, and coordinate announcer arrivals and departures
  • Handle other show tasks as directed by the operations team

Requirements

  • Live within 100 miles of the venue
  • 21 or older with legal U.S. work status
  • Valid driver license
  • Previous runner or PA experience
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  • Positive, proactive attitude in a fast-paced, changing environment

Compensation

  • Pay rate not listed

 

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Parab – Auburn @ Tennessee – 10/3/26

Job Description

MING Entertainment is hiring a Parab for Auburn @ Tennessee at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee (10/3/26),for the college football broadcast on ESPN. Parab crew operate a wired parabolic microphone dish to capture field-of-play sound, moving along the sideline and endline following the action. Applications are submitted through the online form on the listing page.

Job Responsibilities

  • Operate a wired parabolic microphone dish to capture field-of-play sound
  • Move along the sideline and endline following the action

Requirements

  • Physically fit; able to stand for long periods
  • May be exposed to weather
  • General understanding of the sport

Compensation

  • Pay rate not listed

 

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Runner – Auburn @ Tennessee – 10/3/26

Job Description

MING Entertainment is hiring a Runner for Auburn @ Tennessee at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee (10/3/26),for the college football broadcast on ESPN. Runner crew assist Operations and Production on site for remote broadcasts: run errands, distribute information, coordinate announcer arrivals and departures, and handle other show tasks as directed. Applications are submitted through the online form on the listing page.

Job Responsibilities

  • Assist Operations and Production on site for remote broadcasts
  • Run errands, distribute information, and coordinate announcer arrivals and departures
  • Handle other show tasks as directed by the operations team

Requirements

  • Live within 100 miles of the venue
  • 21 or older with legal U.S. work status
  • Valid driver license
  • Previous runner or PA experience
  • Reliable communication by cell, text, and email
  • Positive, proactive attitude in a fast-paced, changing environment

Compensation

  • Pay rate not listed
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Utility I – Auburn @ Tennessee – 10/3/26

Job Description

MING Entertainment is hiring a Utility I for Auburn @ Tennessee at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee (10/3/26),for the college football broadcast on ESPN. Utility I crew assist Technical Operations with game-day operations and strike: hold light panels, follow and safeguard camera carts, unload and load medium-to-heavy cases, lay out and pick up cabling, and carry camera batteries. Applications are submitted through the online form on the listing page.

Job Responsibilities

  • Assist Technical Operations with game-day operations and strike
  • Hold light panels and follow or safeguard camera carts
  • Unload and load medium-to-heavy broadcast cases; lay out and pick up cabling
  • Carry camera batteries

Requirements

  • Live within 100 miles of the venue
  • 18 or older with legal U.S. work status
  • Basic TV-production knowledge
  • Able to carry up to 50 lbs and walk for long periods
  • Quick learner

Compensation

  • Pay rate not listed

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