Casting Call: Lead Role in Non-Union Feature Film “Beneath the Surface”
Job Description: We are casting for the lead role in an upcoming non-union feature film titled Beneath the Surface. The film is set to shoot in both Toronto, Canada, and Pakistan in the fall of 2024. The role is for a complex and determined character who plays a forensic auditor turned vigilante, driven by an unyielding pursuit of truth and justice against corruption.
Job Responsibilities:
- Portray the character of Emily, a forensic auditor who becomes a vigilante, with a strong, athletic presence and intense focus.
- Collaborate with the director and production team to bring depth and authenticity to the character.
- Participate in all scheduled shoots, both in Toronto and Pakistan.
- Engage in rehearsals and character development sessions as required.
- Embody the character’s relentless drive and nuanced persona, similar to Emily Blunt’s character in Sicario.
Requirements:
- Female actor, Caucasian, aged 25-45.
- Athletic build, capable of performing physically demanding scenes.
- Must be a resident of Ontario, Canada, and hold a valid Canadian passport.
- Ability to travel and commit to the full shooting schedule, including overseas locations.
- Strong acting background, particularly in roles that require portraying intense, determined characters.
Compensation Details:
- $350 per day.
- All travel, accommodations, meals, and related expenses will be covered.
- The daily rate will be paid even on non-shooting days while in Pakistan.
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Participate in a still photo session for use within the film
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Indigenous children, ages 7–10
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$78.75 for a 4-hour session
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Deliver emotionally resonant performances in Spanish
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Portray characters with depth, cultural authenticity, and strong interpersonal dynamics
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Collaborate with the director and production team to bring the story to life
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Participate in memory sequences, family scenes, and dramatic monologues
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Must be of Colombian, Latin American, or Latin American descent
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Fluent in Spanish
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ACTRA or Non-Union performers eligible
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LUZ: Female, 16–20 years old – a teenager navigating the threshold of adulthood
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JULIA: Female, 40–50 years old – a mother emotionally withdrawn due to grief
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ABUELITA: Female, 60–70 years old – a warm, loving grandmother in flashbacks
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Unpaid (Student Production)
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Valuable experience on a professional student set
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Networking opportunity with emerging filmmakers
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.