Casting Call: Non-Union Actors for Feature Film
Synopsis:
Set in the late 1990s, the film follows eight-year-old Sasha and her Hungarian immigrant family as they embark on a new life on Vancouver Island. The narrative unfolds as the family’s hopes for a peaceful future are disrupted by the eldest son, Jeremy, whose behavioral issues lead to growing familial turmoil. In a twist of fate, Sasha, now an adult and a professional social worker, returns to her family’s past to confront and manage the chaos that unfolded during her childhood.
Roles Available:
PAUL (Principal Role) – Male, 30s/40s, open ethnicity. Character is portrayed as a devoted father with a deep commitment to traditional family values, yet finds himself challenged by the complexities of his family dynamics.
Job Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with directors and fellow actors to bring the script to life
- Participate in rehearsals as scheduled by the production team
- Maintain a professional demeanor and punctuality throughout the production period
- Deliver performances in line with the director’s vision and character requirements
Requirements:
- Must be a Vancouver local (non-union)
- Previous acting experience in film or theater preferred
- Ability to portray complex emotional dynamics and character development
- Must be available for the entire shooting schedule as required
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings if necessary
- Must provide own transportation and accommodation
Compensation:
- Principal Roles: $250/day
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Job Description
A UBC film production is casting talent for an upcoming narrative project shooting on 16mm film. Production is seeking performers for three scripted roles in a surreal, character-driven story centered on a housewife’s transformation and the shifting dynamics within her home. Selected talent will be featured on camera.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform scripted scenes as directed, maintaining character consistency throughout the shoot.
- Take direction on set and collaborate professionally with cast and crew.
- Participate in wardrobe/hair/makeup as needed to support the role and story.
- Be prepared for multiple takes and continuity requirements typical of film production.
Requirements
- Joyce Green (Female, 30s–50s): Must be able to portray a suburban housewife experiencing personal transformation and an awakening that blurs the line between clarity and unraveling.
- Saul Green (Male, 40s–50s): Must be able to portray a working-class husband with grounded realism, quiet frustration, and emotional subtext beneath a stoic exterior.
- Hilda (Female, 50s–70s): Must be able to portray a faith-driven woman with warmth, sincerity, and calm authority.
- Comfortable working on camera in a film set environment.
- Professional, punctual, and able to follow on-set direction.
Compensation Details
- Unpaid role
- Food provided
Job Description
A Concordia student short film titled Just Business is casting the lead role of Michael McAllister. This crime/thriller story follows Michael as he becomes desperate to belong in Montreal’s criminal underworld, with the narrative told through the voice of a respected Québécois gangster, Jacques Dubois. The project is seeking a grounded performer who can carry a dramatic lead role in a short-form crime narrative.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform as the lead character, Michael McAllister, in a student crime/thriller short film
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Take direction and collaborate with the director and production team
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Deliver a believable, emotionally driven performance within a gritty criminal-underworld story
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Arrive prepared, professional, and punctual for all scheduled production work
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Participate in rehearsals and filming as required by production
Requirements
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Male actor
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Age range: 20–30
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Caucasian
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Any height
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Non-union talent welcome
Compensation
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Unpaid role
Hi, My name is Vincent Di Lella. I am currently a student at George Brown college majoring in Video Design and Production. I am currently looking for three actors in order to make my short horror thesis film Method. I am looking for two men and woman, ages 20-30.