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Background Actors and Host Casting Call for Fashion Short Film

Job Description

A paid casting opportunity is available for a fashion-themed short film seeking male and female background actors, along with one host, in Ottawa, Ontario. This project welcomes aspiring performers and creatives who are passionate about fashion, style, and the arts. No previous acting experience is required, making it an excellent opportunity to gain on-set experience while collaborating with a creative production team.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a background actor or host in a fashion short film.
• Follow on-set direction from the production team.
• Help create an authentic and engaging fashion event atmosphere.
• Work collaboratively with fellow cast members and crew.
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming.

Requirements

• Male and female background actors ages 18–45.
• One host with strong presentation and communication skills.
• Passion for fashion, style, and the creative arts.
• Positive, collaborative attitude.
• Open to applicants from all backgrounds and experience levels.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Ottawa, Ontario.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Featured Background Roles for TV Series

Job Description

A paid background acting opportunity is available for an upcoming television series filming in Mississauga. The production is seeking several featured background performers, including a forensic technician, an elderly civilian woman, and detectives. This opportunity is open to non-union and AABP performers who have not previously portrayed a specific role or appeared as featured talent on the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a featured background actor in a television series.
• Portray your assigned character authentically.
• Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors.
• Maintain continuity throughout filming.
• Work professionally with the cast and crew.

Requirements

• Non-union and AABP performers only.
• Must not have previously played a specific role or been featured on the production.
• Seeking the following roles:
  • Male Forensic Technician (any ethnicity).
  • Elderly Civilian Woman (any ethnicity).
  • Two Detectives: one male and one female, including one Black performer.
• Available to work in Mississauga.
• Reliable and professional on set.

Compensation

• Paid featured background opportunity.

Hotel Commercial Talent for Major Hotel Brand

Job Description

A paid commercial is casting talent for a major hotel brand campaign filming in Mexico. The production is seeking performers with Mexican or Latino/a heritage, with a strong preference for local talent. Travel and accommodations will be provided for selected U.S. talent or those traveling within Mexico. Multiple non-speaking lifestyle roles are available across Monterrey and Mexico City, making this a great opportunity for families and individuals alike.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray hotel guests and travelers in a commercial campaign.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Participate in natural lifestyle and travel scenes.
• Work professionally with the cast and crew.
• Be available for the assigned filming date and location.

Requirements

• Talent of Mexican or Latino/a descent preferred.
• Seeking the following roles:
  • Mom (mid-30s to early 40s).
  • Dad (mid-30s to early 40s).
  • Grandmother (60s).
  • Tween (ages 9–12).
  • Business Traveler, Male (early to mid-30s).
  • Business Traveler, Female (early to mid-40s).
  • Boyfriend (early to mid-30s).
  • Girlfriend (early to mid-30s).
• Guardians must apply on behalf of minors.
• Families are encouraged to apply.
• Must be available to film in Monterrey or Mexico City, depending on the assigned role.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.
• Travel and accommodations provided for selected U.S. talent or talent traveling within Mexico.

Filmmakers & Crew Members for Commercial

Job Description

A paid commercial is casting real filmmakers and crew members in the Greater Toronto Area for an upcoming production. This non-union opportunity is looking for outgoing professionals ages 18–25 who work on film sets and are comfortable appearing on camera while doing what they do best. No acting experience is required, making this a great opportunity to showcase your real-world skills in a national commercial.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as yourself in a commercial.
• Perform authentic filmmaking or crew-related activities on camera.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Attend wardrobe, rehearsal, and filming if selected.
• Work collaboratively with the cast and crew.

Requirements

• Ages 18–25.
• Real filmmakers or crew members.
• No acting experience required.
• Outgoing and comfortable being filmed.
• Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
• Must live in the Greater Toronto Area and be able to film in Toronto.
• Available for audition, wardrobe fitting, rehearsal, and filming if selected.

Compensation

• $75 for wardrobe appointment.
• $600 per filming day.
• Additional usage payment of $3,000–$6,000 if featured in the final commercial.
• Total potential compensation: $675–$6,675.

Commercial Background Talent

Job Description

A paid non-union commercial is casting male and female background talent for an upcoming production filming in Pickering. The production is seeking adults with a natural on-camera presence to appear in commercial scenes over two filming days. Talent must be available for the full schedule and able to self-drive to the filming location.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent in a commercial.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain continuity throughout filming.
• Be available for both scheduled production days.
• Work professionally with the cast and crew.

Requirements

• Male and female talent.
• Ages 25–55.
• Valid government-issued ID required on set.
• Must be available for both filming days.
• Must be able to self-drive to Pickering.
• Comfortable working an extended filming schedule, including an afternoon-to-late-night shoot.

Compensation

• $300 for up to 12 hours.
• One-hour meal break.
• Overtime paid if applicable.
• Less 15% commission.

Kids for TV Series Background Roles

Job Description

A paid background acting opportunity is seeking kids to appear in an upcoming television series filming in Elmvale. This outdoor production is looking for young performers who are comfortable working on a farm setting. The role is open to union performers who can portray authentic youth in exterior scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a background actor in a television series.
• Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors.
• Participate in outdoor farm scenes.
• Maintain continuity throughout filming.
• Work professionally with the cast and crew.

Requirements

• Kids ages 12–17.
• ACTRA or AABP performers only.
• Comfortable working outdoors on a farm.
• No allergies that would affect working in a farm environment.
• Available to work in Elmvale.

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity.

Black Actors for Feature Film

Job Description

A paid feature film is casting Black actors for speaking and background roles in an upcoming production filming in Rhode Island. This opportunity is open to both SAG and non-union performers between the ages of 18 and 80. Whether you’re an experienced actor or looking to build your on-screen credits, this production offers the chance to work on a professional feature film.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in speaking or background roles for a feature film.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Collaborate professionally with cast and crew.
• Maintain continuity throughout filming.
• Be available for scheduled production dates.

Requirements

• Black actors.
• Ages 18–80.
• SAG and non-union performers welcome.
• Available to work in Rhode Island during the filming schedule.
• Reliable and professional on set.

Compensation

• Paid feature film opportunity.

Asian Business Employee for Warner Bros. Feature Film

Job Description

A paid background acting opportunity is available for a Warner Bros. feature film seeking talent to portray an Asian business employee. This featured background role is open to performers who can portray professionals between the ages of 20 and 30. Local talent in the Fayetteville, Georgia area is encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a business employee in a feature film.
• Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors.
• Maintain continuity throughout filming.
• Work professionally with cast and crew.
• Be available for the fitting and all scheduled filming days.

Requirements

• Asian talent.
• Able to portray ages 20–30.
• Male talent must be clean-shaven with no long hair.
• Must have full availability for fitting and filming.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Fayetteville, Georgia.

Compensation

• $350 for up to 12 hours.
• $14 fitting bump.

Kids for YouTube Action Series

Job Description

A paid opportunity is now casting talented and energetic kids to appear in content for a major YouTube entertainment channel. The production is seeking children with backgrounds in gymnastics, martial arts, dance, acrobatics, parkour, or other impressive physical skills. This is an exciting chance for young performers to showcase their abilities while appearing in action-packed videos viewed by millions of fans worldwide.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform athletic skills for YouTube video productions.
• Participate in action-packed challenges and creative scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Collaborate with fellow young performers during filming.
• Bring enthusiasm, confidence, and personality to each shoot.

Requirements

• Children ages 5–11.
• Experience in gymnastics, martial arts, dance, acrobatics, parkour, or similar physical disciplines.
• Energetic, confident, and comfortable performing on camera.
• Able to follow direction and work well with a production team.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Real Couples for Resort Commercial

Job Description

A paid commercial is casting real couples to appear in a resort campaign celebrating authentic relationships and memorable life moments. The production is seeking non-speaking talent to portray genuine couples enjoying beautiful resort settings. Whether you’re married, engaged, or planning a double proposal, this is a great opportunity to be featured in a lifestyle commercial.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as yourselves in a resort lifestyle commercial.
• Participate in authentic, candid, and joyful scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Interact naturally with your partner on camera.
• Help capture genuine relationship moments.

Requirements

• Real couples only.
• Couples married for less than 10 years.
• Engaged couples.
• Couples planning a double proposal.
• Comfortable appearing in a non-speaking commercial.

Compensation

• Session rate: $500.
• Usage fee: $500.
• Total compensation: $1,000 for each participant.

Job Description

Legacy Casting is seeking college-aged background actors (18+) for the feature Frisco King. Filming will take place in Granbury, Texas, with overnight shoots scheduled across multiple dates.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray college-aged background characters.
• Follow on-set direction during overnight filming.
• Maintain availability for scheduled shoot dates.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Able to portray a college-aged individual.
• Available for overnight shoots on July 16, July 17, July 20, and possibly July 21.
• Reliable transportation to the filming location in Granbury, Texas.

Compensation

• $200 per night.

Hispanic Adults and Children for Resort Hotel Commercial

Job Description

A paid commercial opportunity is seeking Hispanic adults and children for a resort hotel production filming in Mexico. Casting is open nationwide for talent with valid passports who can travel for the shoot. This project features an all-expenses-paid production experience at a resort hotel, making it an exciting opportunity for families and individual performers.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a resort hotel commercial.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Participate in scheduled travel and production days.
• Portray authentic vacation and lifestyle moments on camera.

Requirements

• Hispanic talent or those who can authentically portray Hispanic individuals.
• Men and women ages 25–80.
• Boys and girls ages 9–12.
• Valid passport required.
• Available to travel before the scheduled shoot date.
• Must be available for filming in Mexico.

Compensation

• $1,500 rate (less 20%).
• All travel expenses paid.