Casting male and female actors

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.

Teen Female Actors for Paid TV Series Casting

Job Description

A paid TV series casting call is now seeking young women for exciting acting opportunities in a new television series adapted from Graeme Armstrong’s award-winning novel The Young Team. This casting opportunity is open to aspiring performers from Glasgow and the surrounding areas. No previous acting experience is required, making it an excellent opportunity for new talent looking to break into the entertainment industry.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a character in a television series adaptation.
• Follow direction from the production and creative team during filming.
• Attend scheduled auditions, rehearsals, and filming if selected.
• Deliver an authentic and engaging on-screen performance.

Requirements

• Young women ages 16–19.
• Must be based in Glasgow or the surrounding areas.
• No previous acting experience is required.
• Must be legally eligible to work on the production.

Compensation

• Paid acting 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.

Male Actor with Scottish Accent for TV Series

Job Description

A paid television series is casting a male actor for a featured role in an upcoming production. The casting team is seeking someone in their 20s to early 30s with a strong, broad physique and an authentic Scottish accent. No previous acting experience is required, making this an excellent opportunity for fresh talent looking to break into television.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured character in a television series.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Deliver an authentic on-screen performance.
• Attend filming as scheduled.
• Work collaboratively with the cast and crew.

Requirements

• Male.
• Ages 20s to early 30s.
• Authentic Scottish accent.
• Broad, strong physique.
• Height of 6 feet or taller.
• No previous acting experience required.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

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.

Bank Commercial Actors

Job Description

A paid bank commercial is casting talent for an upcoming production filming in Mexico. The production is seeking men, women, and children for featured lifestyle roles in a commercial campaign. This is a great opportunity for performers looking to appear in a professional commercial with competitive session and buyout rates.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a bank commercial.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Portray authentic lifestyle moments on camera.
• Participate in the scheduled production day.

Requirements

• Women ages 45–60.
• Women ages 70–85.
• Men ages 70–85.
• Girls ages 8–10.
• Available to film in Mexico.

Compensation

• Session fee: $8,000 MXN.
• Buyout: $15,000 MXN.
• Less 20% agency fee.

Money Transfer Company Commercial Talent

Job Description

A paid commercial is seeking talent from Guatemala, Mexico, El Salvador, and Honduras for an upcoming international production filming in Colombia. This nationwide casting is looking for authentic talent with valid passports for a travel-paid commercial. Selected performers will participate in a commercial campaign with travel, fitting, rehearsal, filming, and usage compensation included.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a commercial production.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Participate in fittings and rehearsals as scheduled.
• Portray authentic lifestyle moments on camera.
• Travel to Colombia for the production.

Requirements

• Valid passport required.
• Available to travel to Colombia.
• Must fit one of the following roles:
  • Guatemala: Men and women, ages 30–50.
  • Mexico: Men and women, ages 18–70; boys ages 7–10.
  • El Salvador: Men and women, ages 25–45.
  • Honduras: Men, ages 30–40.
• Available for fitting and filming dates.

Compensation

• Travel: $300 ($150 each way).
• Fitting fee: $150.
• Remote Zoom rehearsal: $150.
• Filming day: $500.
• Usage: $2,000.
• Total: $3,100 for one filming day or $3,600 for two filming days (less 20%).

Classroom Students for Athletic Production

Job Description

A paid production is casting classroom students for supporting and background roles in an upcoming project filming in Houston, Texas. The production is seeking energetic young performers with athletic builds to help create authentic classroom scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a classroom student in supporting scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain continuity during filming.
• Work collaboratively with the cast and crew.

Requirements

• Male and female talent.
• All ethnicities.
• Ages 14–20.
• Athletic build.
• Available to work in Houston, Texas.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Professor for Athletic Production

Job Description

A paid production is seeking an African American male to portray a professor in an upcoming project filming in Houston, Texas. The supporting role calls for a disciplined, authoritative performer who can bring authenticity and a commanding presence to the screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a professor in scripted scenes.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Collaborate with the cast during filming.
• Deliver a believable supporting performance.

Requirements

• African American male.
• Age 30 or older.
• Disciplined, authoritative, and serious demeanor.
• Strong on-camera presence.
• Available to work in Houston, Texas.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.