Casting Actors for Set Safety & Audition Red Flags Educational Series – Paid Roles

Job Description

A paid, non-union videography project is seeking one female actor in her 40s for a municipal voter participation campaign in Canada. The project will create marketing and promotional content designed to encourage participation in an upcoming municipal election. The featured character is confident, energetic, and sees herself as young, hip, and able to connect naturally with younger audiences. This is a half-day shoot requiring up to five hours.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as the featured character in a municipal promotional video.
• Deliver a confident, upbeat, and relatable on-camera performance.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.

Requirements

• Female talent in her 40s.
• Must be non-union.
• Confident and comfortable performing on camera.
• Able to portray a character who considers herself young, hip, and relatable to younger audiences.

Compensation

• $450 per person.
• Up to five hours of filming.

Real People Casting – Native Irish and Australian English Speakers

Job Description

A real people casting project is seeking Vancouver-based individuals who speak English with an authentic native Irish or Australian accent. This opportunity is designed for everyday people rather than professional performers, making it ideal for individuals who can bring a genuine voice, personality, and natural delivery to the project.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in an in-person screening in Vancouver
• Speak naturally using an authentic Irish or Australian accent
• Participate in a voice-focused casting process
• Follow direction provided during the screening and production process
• Deliver a genuine, conversational performance if selected

Requirements

• Must be based in Vancouver
• Must speak English with a native Irish or Australian accent
• Professional acting experience is not required
• Open to real people from a variety of backgrounds and professions
• Must be comfortable participating in an in-person screening
• Must be eligible to participate as non-union talent

Compensation

• $125 CAD per hour for attending the screening
• $125 CAD per hour if hired
• $100,000 USD buyout for a 3-year term if selected and hired

Child Voice Actors for Animated Series

Job Description

A popular animated children’s series is holding an open casting call for Canadian kids to become the new voices of Marshall and Chase. This voice acting opportunity is seeking young performers ages 7–10 who can bring personality, energy, humor, and expressive vocal performances to these well-known animated characters. Both union and non-union talent are welcome to audition, making this an exciting opportunity for young voice actors interested in professional animation work.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide the voice for Marshall or Chase in an animated children’s series
• Deliver energetic, expressive, and character-driven vocal performances
• Perform scripted dialogue with clear emotion and personality
• Take direction from voice directors and the production team
• Maintain character voice consistency throughout recording sessions
• Participate in professional voice recording sessions as required

Requirements

• Children ages 7–10
• Must be Canadian
• Union and non-union performers may apply
• Strong, expressive speaking voice
• Comfortable performing scripted dialogue and character voices
• Able to take age-appropriate voice direction
• Parent or guardian participation required as appropriate

Compensation

• Paid voice acting opportunity; rate and compensation details will be discussed with selected talent

Lifeguard Featured Background Casting Call for TV Series

Job Description

A television series is casting a fit young man to portray a lifeguard in a featured background role filming in the Beconia, Thalberg, St. Clements, Manitoba, and surrounding areas. The production is set in present-day Chicago and is seeking talent who can bring an athletic, believable lifeguard presence to the screen. No previous acting experience is required for this paid featured background opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a lifeguard in a professional television production
• Perform as featured background talent in on-camera scenes
• Bring a fit, athletic, and authentic presence to the role
• Perform natural background actions as directed
• Follow instructions from the production and assistant directing teams
• Maintain professionalism throughout the production day

Requirements

• Male talent
• Ages 18+
• Any ethnicity
• Fit and athletic appearance
• Comfortable portraying a lifeguard
• No previous acting experience required
• Any visible tattoos must be able to be covered with clothing or makeup
• Must be able to work in the Manitoba filming area

Compensation

• Paid featured background opportunity
• Selected talent will receive compensation for the production day

1950s Period Production Casting – Psychiatric Patients

Job Description

A 1950s period production is casting men and women in their 50s–80s to portray psychiatric patients. The production is seeking thin or frail-looking performers with distinctive character faces who can authentically fit a mid-century setting. Talent must meet specific period-appropriate appearance and wardrobe requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a psychiatric patient in a 1950s period production
• Maintain an authentic period-appropriate appearance on camera
• Follow direction from the production and wardrobe teams
• Perform naturally in assigned background scenes
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming

Requirements

• Men and women ages 50s–80s
• Caucasian talent
• Thin or frail appearance with distinctive character features
• Men must be clean-shaven with no shaved sides of the head
• Women must have natural hair with approximately shoulder-length hair preferred
• No visible tattoos when wearing shorts and short sleeves
• No fake nails, dyed hair, fake eyelashes, or obvious cosmetic fillers
• Men must fit approximately a 28–34 waist and 36–42 jacket
• Women must wear dress size 10 or smaller

Compensation

• Compensation details not disclosed

Kids Program Co-Host Casting Call

Job Description

A children’s television program is casting a new co-host for an upcoming contract based in Toronto, Ontario. The production is seeking Canadian performers living with a disability who can bring an authentic, engaging, and confident presence to an on-camera hosting role. This paid co-host opportunity is ideal for talent interested in children’s television and accessible media representation.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as an on-camera co-host for a children’s television program.
• Engage young audiences with an energetic and approachable presence.
• Deliver assigned material naturally and confidently on camera.
• Collaborate with fellow hosts, producers, and the production team.
• Participate in approximately 1–5 filming commitments per month as needed.

Requirements

• Open to Canadian talent.
• Seeking performers who are living with a disability.
• Comfortable speaking and performing on camera.
• Engaging, personable, and confident communication style.
• Must be able to work in Toronto, Ontario.

Compensation

• Paid CMG freelance contract.

1950s Period Drama Casting Call for Female Maids

Job Description

A 1950s period production is seeking two Caucasian female actors to portray maids. This background casting opportunity calls for performers with a natural, period-appropriate appearance who can authentically fit the production’s 1950s setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a maid in a 1950s period production
• Follow on-set direction from the production team
• Maintain a natural, period-appropriate appearance
• Participate in a required wardrobe fitting
• Perform professionally throughout filming

Requirements

• Caucasian female
• Ages 34–37
• Bust measurement approximately 27–30 inches
• Shoulder-length natural hair
• No dyed hair, fake nails, fake eyelashes, or obvious cosmetic fillers
• Must meet the production’s 1950s period look
• Must not have previously worked on Scott and Friends
• Union status requested by production

Compensation

• Rate not provided

1950s Period Drama Casting Call for Psychiatric Patients

Job Description

A 1950s period production is seeking non-union or AABP male and female background actors to portray psychiatric patients. The production is looking for performers with distinctive, character-driven appearances who can convincingly portray patients within a period setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a psychiatric patient in a 1950s period production
• Take direction from the production team during filming
• Maintain the required period appearance while on set
• Participate in a required wardrobe fitting
• Perform naturally and professionally as background talent

Requirements

• Men and women
• Non-union or AABP talent
• Women must be no larger than size 12
• Men must have a waist no larger than 34 inches and jacket size no larger than 42
• Performers with distinctive facial features are encouraged
• Men must be clean-shaven with no shaved sides of the head
• Women should have shoulder-length natural hair with no dyed hair, fake nails, fake eyelashes, or obvious cosmetic fillers
• Must not have previously worked on Scott and Friends

Compensation

• Rate not provided

Project Family Casting Call for East Asian Men Ages 70+

Job Description

A project filming in Vancouver is seeking non-union East Asian male talent ages 70 and older for a family-focused production. This Vancouver casting call is an opportunity for senior actors and performers interested in appearing in an upcoming entertainment project.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as assigned for the production
• Follow direction from the production team while on set
• Participate professionally throughout filming
• Be available for the production schedule as required

Requirements

• East Asian men
• Age 70 or older
• Non-union talent
• Must be available to work in Vancouver

Compensation

• Compensation details not provided

1950s Period Drama Casting Call for Male Orderly

Job Description

A 1950s period production is seeking a Caucasian male actor to portray an orderly. This background acting opportunity requires talent with a clean-shaven, period-appropriate appearance and natural hair with no shaved sides. Applicants should be comfortable completing a wardrobe fitting before filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an orderly in a 1950s period production
• Follow direction from the production team while on set
• Maintain a period-appropriate appearance throughout filming
• Participate in a required wardrobe fitting
• Perform professionally as background talent

Requirements

• Caucasian male
• Clean-shaven appearance
• No shaved sides of the head
• Waist no larger than 34 inches
• Jacket size no larger than 42
• Must meet the production’s 1950s period look
• Must not have previously worked on Scott and Friends
• Union status requested by production

Compensation

• Rate not provided

Background Actors Casting Call for Hospital Drama in Mississauga

Job Description

A hospital drama filming in Mississauga, Ontario, is seeking non-union background actors for several available roles. Casting is looking for upscale business-class guests, café servers, and an ethnic male performer to portray a fertility clinic staff member. Talent who recently worked on the production or portrayed hospital staff on the project are not eligible for these specific roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a background actor in a professional hospital drama production.
• Portray an upscale business guest, café server, or fertility clinic staff member.
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams.
• Maintain character and wardrobe continuity throughout filming.
• Work professionally with cast, crew, and other background performers.

Requirements

• Non-union talent.
• Three upscale business-class guests with a polished, luxury appearance.
• Two ethnic performers for upscale business-class guest roles.
• Café servers.
• Ethnic male performer for a fertility clinic staff role.
• Must be able to work locally in Mississauga, Ontario.
• Transportation is not provided.
• Must not have recently appeared on this production or portrayed regular hospital staff.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Drummer Casting Call

Job Description

A film production is seeking an experienced drummer for a paid Special Skills Extra (SSE) role. Casting directors are looking for talented performers who own their own drum kit and can authentically portray a drummer on screen. This is a great opportunity for musicians to showcase their drumming skills in a professional production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a drummer in production scenes.
• Provide and use your own drum kit during filming.
• Follow direction from the production team on set.
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout the shoot.

Requirements

• Must have drumming experience.
• Must own and provide a drum kit.
• Comfortable performing on camera.
• Must be available for the scheduled filming date.

Compensation

• Special Skills Extra (SSE) Rate: $49.50 per hour.
• Minimum 8-hour guarantee.