CASTING CALL – LEAD ROLES IN INTERNATIONAL VERTICAL SERIES

Job Description

A non-union film production in Calgary is seeking background actors to portray university students. These non-speaking roles will help populate classroom scenes and a Halloween party taking place within the story. This opportunity is open to young adult performers interested in gaining on-set experience in a film production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray university students in background scenes.
• Participate in classroom and Halloween party sequences.
• Follow blocking and direction provided by the production team.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism while filming.

Requirements

• Any gender.
• Ages 18 through late 20s.
• Open to any ethnicity.
• Non-speaking background roles.
• Must be available to work in Calgary, Alberta.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

A non-union film production in Calgary is casting a male actor for the supporting role of Professor Kyle Boggins. Kyle is an English professor at Charvard University who enjoys considerable popularity among his students, particularly the young women in his classes. He carries himself with the confidence of someone who believes he is far more impressive than others might actually consider him, creating opportunities for a distinctive character performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform the supporting role of Professor Kyle Boggins.
• Portray the character’s confident and self-important personality.
• Perform classroom and ensemble scenes as directed.
• Follow creative direction throughout filming.

Requirements

• Male actor.
• Playing age: late 20s–30s.
• Open to any ethnicity.
• Comfortable portraying a university professor.
• Must be available to work in Calgary, Alberta.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

A Calgary non-union film production is seeking a male actor for the supporting role of Marco Garcia. Marco is the fun-loving member of the group who is always cracking jokes and bringing a lighter energy to those around him. Although he can be goofy and occasionally take things too far, Marco genuinely cares about his friends and is openly affectionate toward them, with a particular soft spot for Clara.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform the supporting role of Marco Garcia.
• Deliver the character’s humorous and playful personality naturally.
• Build believable chemistry with the ensemble cast.
• Follow creative direction throughout production.

Requirements

• Male actor.
• Playing age: early 20s.
• Hispanic, Latino, Filipino, or mixed heritage.
• Strong comedic and character performance skills.
• Must be available to work in Calgary, Alberta.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

A non-union film production filming in Calgary is casting a female actor for the supporting role of Bea Chevalier. Bea is outspoken, confident, and full of sass, never afraid to tell people exactly what she thinks even when her honesty hurts. She is also a highly athletic and competitive tennis player with ambitions of taking her skills all the way to the Olympics.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform the supporting role of Bea Chevalier.
• Portray the character’s outspoken and confident personality.
• Bring a believable athletic quality to the character.
• Perform scripted scenes and follow production direction.

Requirements

• Female actor.
• Playing age: early 20s.
• Open to any ethnicity.
• Ability to portray a competitive athlete convincingly.
• Must be available to work in Calgary, Alberta.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

A Calgary-based non-union film production is seeking a male actor for the supporting role of Evan Adams. Evan is the son of the local District Attorney and has spent much of his life benefiting from his father’s influence. He is arrogant but charming, with an easy ability to win over the people around him. The character plans to follow in his father’s footsteps as a lawyer and shares a romantic relationship with Whitney.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform the supporting role of Evan Adams.
• Portray a confident, charming, and somewhat arrogant personality.
• Perform scripted romantic interactions required for the character.
• Follow direction during rehearsals and filming.

Requirements

• Male actor.
• Playing age: early 20s.
• Open to any ethnicity.
• Must be comfortable with kissing as required by the role.
• Must be available to work in Calgary, Alberta.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

A non-union film production in Calgary is casting a female actor for the supporting role of Whitney Thompson. Whitney is a loyal friend with an optimistic outlook who always tries to see the best in the people around her. Her trusting nature can sometimes lead her astray, particularly when it comes to Evan, her high-school sweetheart, whom she believes she will eventually marry.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform the supporting role of Whitney Thompson.
• Bring warmth, loyalty, and optimism to the character.
• Perform scripted romantic interactions required for the role.
• Follow creative and performance direction during filming.

Requirements

• Female actor.
• Playing age: early 20s.
• Open to any ethnicity.
• Must be comfortable with kissing as required by the role.
• Must be available to work in Calgary, Alberta.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

A non-union film production in Calgary, Alberta is casting a female actor to play Clara Kenedy, the lead character. Clara is a charismatic and beautiful young woman accustomed to being the center of attention. She is competitive, vicious when challenged, and rarely considers how her actions affect the people around her. The role calls for a performer who can confidently portray a strong, commanding personality while bringing depth to a character whose charm masks a highly self-centered nature.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform the lead role of Clara Kenedy.
• Portray the character’s charismatic, competitive, and commanding personality.
• Deliver scripted scenes and interact naturally with the ensemble cast.
• Follow direction throughout rehearsals and filming.

Requirements

• Female actor.
• Playing age: early 20s.
• Open to any ethnicity.
• Must be available to work in Calgary, Alberta.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

A short horror-comedy film is casting three actors for roles filming in Tottenham, Ontario, near Newmarket. The production is seeking performers for the characters Arnold, Penny, and Psychic. The project combines horror and comedy, offering actors an opportunity to work on a character-driven short film. The actor playing Arnold must also be comfortable wearing special-effects contact lenses as part of the character’s appearance.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray one of the three featured characters in the horror-comedy short film.
• Perform scripted scenes with appropriate comedic and horror elements.
• Follow direction and collaborate with the cast and production crew.
• Maintain professional conduct throughout filming.

Requirements

• Arnold: Male actor, 20s–40s; must be comfortable wearing special-effects contact lenses.
• Penny: Female actor, 20s–40s.
• Psychic: Female actor, 50s–70s.
• Must be able to work in Tottenham, Ontario, near Newmarket.

Compensation

• $300 for the shoot.
• Additional $25 travel compensation.

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.

Job Description

Jesse Griffiths Casting is seeking a teen performer with strong basketball ability for the lead role of Fawad Choudhry in Regent Boy, a non-union feature film based on Humayun Khan’s novel Wrong Side of the Court. The production will film in the Greater Toronto Area. Fawad is a 15–16-year-old Pakistani or North Indian (Punjabi) boy living with his mother and sister in Regent Park. He is a gifted basketball player navigating family tensions, friendships, and personal growth while finding his confidence and voice on the court.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the lead character, Fawad Choudhry.
• Perform basketball sequences confidently on camera.
• Deliver dramatic and character-driven scenes.
• Collaborate professionally with the director, cast, and production team.
• Participate in self-tape auditions and additional casting stages as required.

Requirements

• Boy, playing age 15–16.
• Pakistani or North Indian (Punjabi).
• Must have strong basketball skills.
• Must be capable of carrying a lead role in a feature film.

Compensation

$300/day, with approximately 25 shoot days anticipated.

No More Lonely Nights – Sam Supporting Role

Job Description

The feature film No More Lonely Nights is casting a male child performer for the supporting role of Sam, filming in the Greater Toronto Area. Sam is a warm, expressive 12 to 15-year-old boy who lives with autism and has a deep interest in trains. The production is actively seeking performers who live with autism for this emotionally layered role. The story follows Sam as he develops an unexpected friendship with another boy while their fathers face serious illness, requiring a performer who can bring warmth, humor, and emotional authenticity to the character.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Sam in a supporting role in a feature film
• Perform scripted dramatic and emotionally nuanced scenes
• Bring warmth, humor, and authenticity to the character
• Work collaboratively with the director, cast, and production team
• Participate in scenes exploring friendship and family relationships
• Follow age-appropriate direction throughout filming

Requirements

• Male child performer ages 12 to 15
• Production is actively seeking performers who live with autism
• Able to portray a warm, expressive, and high-functioning character
• Comfortable performing emotionally layered dramatic material
• Must be able to work in the Greater Toronto Area
• Interest in or familiarity with trains may complement the character

Compensation

• ACTRA IPA production

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