“Country Rescue” Casting Call for Male Background Talent

“Country Rescue” Casting Call for Female Background Talent

Job Description

The non-union production “Country Rescue” is seeking three female background performers for filming in Newmarket. The production is looking for diverse, attractive Hallmark-type talent who can bring a polished and natural presence to the scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as background talent in scenes for “Country Rescue.”
• Portray the requested polished, Hallmark-style look on camera.
• Follow direction from the production team while on set.
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming.

Requirements

• Female performers, ages 25–35.
• Seeking three diverse performers.
• Attractive, polished Hallmark-type appearance.
• Non-union talent only.
• Must be able to self-drive to Newmarket.

Compensation

• Compensation details are not specified.

ACTRA Cyclists with Bikes Casting Call

Job Description

A Toronto production is seeking four ACTRA performers in their 20s–30s to work as cyclists in an exterior scene. Selected talent must be able to bring a bicycle and perform natural cycling-related background actions as directed by the production team.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a cyclist in an exterior production scene.
• Bring and use a bicycle as required for filming.
• Perform natural cycling and background actions on camera.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.

Requirements

• Performers in their 20s–30s.
• ACTRA members only.
• Four cyclists are needed.
• Must have access to a bicycle and be able to bring it to production.
• Must be available to work in Toronto.
• Must meet the production’s eligibility requirements regarding previous work on the project.

Compensation

• ACTRA rates apply

ACTRA Athletic Young Men Casting Call

Job Description

A Toronto production is seeking four athletic young male ACTRA performers to appear in an exterior scene. Selected talent will portray young men walking away from a tennis court while carrying tennis rackets. No tennis playing is required for this background role.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an athletic young man leaving a tennis court.
• Walk naturally while carrying a tennis racket as a prop.
• Perform background actions as directed by the production team.
• Maintain a professional and natural on-camera presence.

Requirements

• Male performers in their 20s–30s.
• Athletic appearance.
• ACTRA members only.
• Four performers are needed.
• Must be available to work in Toronto.
• No tennis experience is required.
• Must meet the production’s eligibility requirements regarding previous work on the project.

Compensation

• ACTRA rates apply

ACTRA Park Walkers in Their 20s Casting Call

Job Description

A Toronto production is seeking three ACTRA performers in their 20s to portray Park Walkers in an exterior scene. Selected background actors will perform natural park activity while following direction from the production team.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a Park Walker in an exterior scene.
• Perform natural walking and background actions on camera.
• Follow on-set direction from the production team.
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming.

Requirements

• Performers in their 20s.
• ACTRA members only.
• Three performers are needed.
• Must be available to work in Toronto.
• Must meet the production’s eligibility requirements regarding previous work on the project.

Compensation

• ACTRA rates apply

$250/Day Casting Call for Background Talent

Job Description

Casting 5 non-union background actors for a commercial brand campaign filming in Burnaby, BC. Talent will portray shoppers and retail staff in non-speaking, action-based background roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray shoppers and retail staff on camera
• Follow natural, action-based direction
• Be available for the full overnight filming window

Requirements

• Non-union background actors
• Available Friday, October 2, approximately 8:00 PM-4:00 AM

Compensation

• $250 CAD, full buyout in perpetuity

Job Description

TMH is casting background talent for Acorn TV’s “You’re Killing Me” Season 2, filming September 28 in Etobicoke. Seeking upscale, trendy cafe patrons and one server. Full and apprentice union members only.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as background talent (cafe patron or server) on a TV production
• Portray attractive, trendy, upscale cafe patrons
• Be available for the September 28 shoot in Etobicoke

Requirements

• Full or apprentice union status only
• Never appeared on You’re Killing Me 2
• Upscale, trendy appearance
• Apply by email with full name, phone, email, union status, measurements, and a photo file named with your full name and union status

Compensation

• Rate not stated in the casting call

Job Description

A film production in Surrey, British Columbia, is seeking volunteer background actors and child extras for several scenes. The production needs a diverse mix of performers to portray everyday street and car scene characters, TikTok-style dancers at a gas station, and children visiting a bug zoo. No previous acting experience is required for the child extra roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a background performer in designated film scenes.
• Portray everyday characters, including parents, teenagers, couples, cosplayers, and other distinctive background roles.
• Participate in a gas station scene featuring dancing and TikTok-style content.
• Child extras will portray visitors participating in a guided bug zoo tour.
• Follow direction from the production team while working on set.

Requirements

• Adults and children are welcome for applicable background roles.
• Seeking parents, teenagers, couples, cosplayers, and people with interesting or distinctive looks.
• Dancers should be comfortable performing in a TikTok-style scene.
• Children should be comfortable participating in a bug zoo scene involving insects and animals.
• No previous acting experience is required for child extras.
• Must be able to work in Surrey, British Columbia.

Compensation

• Unpaid volunteer opportunity.

“Country Rescue” Casting Call for Hospital Background Performers

Job Description

A non-union production of “Country Rescue” is looking for fresh faces to work as background performers. Three hospital background roles will be re-dressed as cafe patrons for scenes filming Friday in Stouffville. If you can drive yourself to set and fit the look, this is a straightforward way to pick up on-camera experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in background scenes as a cafe patron
• Wear wardrobe as directed for the scene
• Follow direction from the on-set team

Requirements

• Ages 25 to 40
• Must be able to self-drive to Stouffville
• Non-union talent; new faces preferred

Compensation

• Pay rate not specified in the casting notice

Job Description

A non-union film shooting in Brampton is casting two male fans, ages 20 to 50, for a shuttle shoot. These are audience/fan roles — no dialogue-heavy work, just bring great energy on camera. Fans must be self-drives who can get themselves to Brampton. Applications are by email only.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a fan in the film
• Bring strong, fun crowd energy on set
• Take direction from the production team

Requirements

• Male, 20 to 50
• Must be able to drive yourself to Brampton (no shuttle for this role)

Compensation

• Unpaid / low-budget non-union production (no pay stated)

Surgical Staff for Medical Production

Job Description

A non-union medical production in Oakville is seeking male and female ethnic performers to portray surgical staff. Selected talent will help create an authentic hospital environment while performing realistic background actions under production direction.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a member of a hospital surgical team.
• Perform natural background actions within a medical setting.
• Follow production direction throughout filming.
• Maintain a professional and believable on-camera presence.

Requirements

• Open to male and female talent.
• Ethnic talent only.
• Non-union and AABP talent only.
• Must be available to work in Oakville.
• Comfortable portraying surgical staff in a medical environment.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity; details will be discussed.