Casting Call for Japanese and Korean Men and Women in Greater Toronto Area
Job Description: We are on the lookout for Japanese and Korean men and women, aged 30-65, who are outgoing and comfortable being filmed. This is a unique opportunity to participate in a non-union project that celebrates cultural diversity. No prior acting experience is required.
Job Responsibilities:
- Participate in a professional video shoot and possibly an interview.
- Attend a wardrobe appointment for fitting.
- Collaborate with the director and crew to achieve the desired performance.
Requirements:
- Must be of Japanese or Korean descent.
- Aged between 30 and 65 years.
- Outgoing personality and comfortable being filmed and interviewed.
- Legally eligible to work in Canada.
- Available to film in the Greater Toronto Area.
- Available for a brief audition with the director on June 26th if shortlisted.
- Available for a wardrobe appointment on July 6th (approximately 2 hours).
- Available for filming on July 7th and/or July 8th.
Compensation Details:
- $75 for the wardrobe appointment.
- $500 for one day of filming.
- If your footage/stills are used in the final commercial, you will receive up to an additional $8,000 for its use.
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Feature Film Background Casting Call
Job Description
A feature film production is now casting authentic Orthodox Jewish men and authentic Japanese men and women for background roles in an upcoming movie project. Casting directors are seeking talent who can bring authenticity and realism to New York City scenes for the production. This opportunity is ideal for background actors, real people talent, and performers interested in gaining professional on-set experience in a feature film environment.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear as background talent in feature film scenes
- Participate in wardrobe fittings with the costume department prior to filming
- Follow direction from production staff and assistant directors on set
- Help create authentic city atmosphere and realistic background moments
- Maintain professionalism throughout filming and production activities
Requirements
- Seeking authentic Orthodox Jewish men
- Seeking authentic Japanese men and women
- Must submit current natural-light photos showing current appearance clearly
- Include full name, height, email, phone number, city of residence, union status, and background acting experience with submission
- Comfortable working as background talent on a professional production set
- Reliable availability for filming and fitting schedules required
Compensation
- Paid background acting opportunity for a feature film production
- Professional on-set experience working with film industry crews
- Networking opportunities within the entertainment industry
- Opportunity to appear in a major feature film project
Job Description
An independent non-union feature film shooting in Ottawa is now casting local actors for a variety of supporting roles. The production follows a desperate man whose life spirals out of control after a failed crypto scheme leads to a dangerous kidnapping plot involving an author he once admired. Producers are seeking talented performers for emotionally grounded and character-driven supporting roles.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray supporting characters in an independent narrative film
- Deliver authentic and emotionally engaging performances
- Follow direction from the film’s director and production team
- Attend scheduled filming and rehearsals as required
- Collaborate professionally with cast and crew throughout production
Requirements
Production is casting for the following supporting roles:
- Male, 20s–30s – polished and charming realtor with opportunistic tendencies
- Female, 30s – warm, emotionally open, and naturally captivating
- Female, 60s – sharp and authoritative literary agent
- Male, 40s – firm, rule-driven manager with controlled intensity
- Female, 30s–40s – witty and blunt agent role (voice/supporting)
- Male, 20s–40s – loud blue-collar coworker
- Female, 70s–80s – sweet and gentle grandmother
- Female, 60s–70s – maternal supporting voice role
- Female, 40s–60s – kind coworker role
- Young adult couple roles – late 20s, optimistic first-time homebuyers
- Female, 20s–30s – observant and quietly sharp supporting character
Submission Requirements
- Headshots
- CV/Resume
- Demo reel
Compensation Details
- Non-union production
- Honorarium provided