Background Actors Casting Call for Short Film

Job Description

Parallel Studios Media Network is casting for 13, an independent science fiction feature film filming in Victoria, British Columbia. This paid, low-budget production explores themes of control, freedom, and human connection through the story of a young woman who discovers she holds the key to stopping a global mind-control experiment.

The production is seeking passionate actors for several principal and supporting roles.

Principal Roles

• Masha Calibur – Female, ages 18–28. Strong, intelligent, resourceful, and the heart of the story.
• Colonel Dolores – Female, ages 40–60. Commanding, strategic, protective, and Masha’s aunt.
• The General – Male, ages 50–70. Powerful, authoritative leader with a hidden agenda.

Additional supporting roles are also available.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray scripted characters in a feature-length science fiction film.
• Attend rehearsals and filming as scheduled.
• Collaborate with the director and production team.
• Deliver authentic, emotionally compelling performances.

Requirements

Applicants should submit:

• Headshot
• Resume
• Demo reel (if available)
• Contact information
• Optional brief introduction video

Job Description

The independent feature film Through My Eyes is casting supporting actors for a paid non-union production filming in Calgary, Alberta. The psychological drama follows a man in the midst of a mental health crisis whose life is exploited after his story goes viral online. Production is seeking performers of all ethnicities for a variety of emotionally compelling supporting roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a supporting character in the feature film.
• Deliver authentic and emotionally engaging performances.
• Collaborate with the director and fellow cast members throughout production.
• Follow creative direction during rehearsals and filming.
• Maintain professionalism on set.

Requirements

• Open to all ethnicities.
• Ty: Male, ages 20–25. An aspiring internet personality.
• Dr. Evans: Female, ages 25–50. The main character’s experienced psychologist.
• Mary: Female, ages 25–35. An empathetic stranger looking to help.
• Club Girl: Female, ages 18–25. An icy and intimidating woman.
• Jenny: Female, ages 18–25. A friend from the nightclub.
• Police Officers (2): Any gender, ages 25–60.

Compensation

• Paid honorarium.
• Non-union feature film opportunity.
• Professional experience on an independent psychological drama.

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.