Director of Photography / Cinematographer Needed for Romantic Comedy Short Film

SEB (A Student Short Film) NYC Casting Call for Ki

Job Description

A student short film titled SEB is casting child actors for a November shoot in the NYC metro area. The story follows a curious, imaginative little boy who tries to turn himself into different creatures until he discovers a reason to stay human.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform an on-camera acting role in a student short film
• Attend the November 6-9, 2026 shoot dates as scheduled
• Take direction from the student production team

Requirements

• SEB (lead): male actors ages 6-9
• PAT (supporting): male or gender non-conforming actors ages 6-9
• LESTER, JAKE, MAX (day players): child actors

Compensation

• Non-union; unpaid with copy, credit, and meals
• Small stipend for the lead role (4 shoot days)

$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

Female Rancher for Major Vancouver Commercial

Job Description

A major non-union commercial is casting a female rancher with hands-on ranch experience for a Vancouver production. The team is seeking a woman ages 30-50 who is comfortable around horses and understands ranch life.

This role is designed for authentic performers who can showcase real equestrian and agricultural experience in a commercial setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an experienced rancher on camera.
• Demonstrate confidence working with horses and ranch environments.
• Follow creative direction during the commercial shoot.
• Participate in production activities including callbacks, fitting, and filming.

Requirements

• Woman ages 30-50.
• Must have experience with horses and working on a ranch.
• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s licence.
• Open to talent anywhere in British Columbia.
• Must be available for callbacks October 7-8, wardrobe fitting October 18-19, and shoot dates October 21-25, 2026.

Compensation

• Pay: $600 per 10-hour shoot day.
• Travel and holdover days: $450 per day.
• Final cut buyout: $6,000 CAD per person.
• Represented talent receives an additional 15% agency fee.

Male Farmer for Major Vancouver Commercial

Job Description

A major non-union commercial is searching for a male farmer with authentic farming experience for a Vancouver production. The casting team is seeking a man ages 50-60 who can bring real agricultural knowledge and a natural on-camera presence.

This opportunity is open to performers throughout British Columbia who have firsthand farming experience and are comfortable working in a commercial environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as an experienced farmer.
• Represent farming skills and lifestyle authentically.
• Work professionally with the commercial production team.
• Participate in scheduled production activities.

Requirements

• Man ages 50-60.
• Must have real farming experience.
• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s licence.
• Must be available in Vancouver for production dates.
• Must be available for callbacks October 7-8, wardrobe fitting October 18-19, and shoot dates October 21-25, 2026.

Compensation

• Pay: $600 per 10-hour shoot day.
• Travel and holdover days: $450 per day.
• Final cut buyout: $6,000 CAD per person.
• Represented talent receives an additional 15% agency fee.

Women Horse Riders for Major Vancouver Commercial

Job Description

A major non-union commercial production is seeking women who ride horses for an upcoming Vancouver shoot. The casting team is looking for female talent ages 20-30 and 50-60 with riding experience and confidence around horses.

This commercial opportunity is open to horse riders across British Columbia who can bring authentic equestrian skills and a natural presence on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as an experienced horse rider.
• Demonstrate comfort and confidence around horses.
• Follow direction from the commercial production team.
• Participate in callbacks, wardrobe fitting, and filming as scheduled.

Requirements

• Women ages 20-30 or 50-60.
• Must have horse riding experience.
• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s licence.
• Open to submissions from anywhere in British Columbia.
• Must be available for callbacks October 7-8, wardrobe fitting October 18-19, and shoot dates October 21-25, 2026.

Compensation

• Pay: $600 per 10-hour shoot day.
• Travel and holdover days: $450 per day.
• Final cut buyout: $6,000 CAD per person.
• Represented talent receives an additional 15% agency fee.

Fly Fisher for Major Vancouver Commercial

Job Description

A major non-union commercial production is seeking a male fly fisher with authentic outdoor experience for a Vancouver shoot. The casting team is looking for someone ages 40-70 who has real fly fishing experience and can bring a genuine connection to the activity on camera.

This opportunity is open to talent throughout British Columbia. Selected performers will participate in a professional commercial production featuring real-life skills and outdoor lifestyles.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as an experienced fly fisher.
• Demonstrate authentic fly fishing knowledge and skills during filming.
• Work with the production team during callbacks, fitting, and shoot days.
• Bring a natural and believable presence to the commercial.

Requirements

• Man ages 40-70.
• Must have real fly fishing experience.
• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s licence.
• Open to submissions from anywhere in British Columbia.
• Must be available for callbacks October 7-8, wardrobe fitting October 18-19, and shoot dates October 21-25, 2026.

Compensation

• Pay: $600 per 10-hour shoot day.
• Travel and holdover days: $450 per day.
• Final cut buyout: $6,000 CAD per person.
• Represented talent receives an additional 15% agency fee.

Female Fisher for Major Vancouver CommercialJob Description

A major non-union commercial is seeking a female fisher with real fishing experience for a Vancouver production. The casting team is looking for a woman ages 30-50 who can authentically represent an outdoor lifestyle and bring confidence to the screen.

This commercial casting opportunity is open to talent across British Columbia and welcomes performers with genuine fishing backgrounds.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as an experienced fisher.
• Show authentic fishing skills and familiarity with the activity.
• Collaborate with directors, producers, and the commercial production team.
• Participate in scheduled callbacks, wardrobe fitting, and filming.

Requirements

• Woman ages 30-50.
• Must have real fishing experience.
• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s licence.
• Must be available to work in Vancouver, British Columbia.
• Must be available for callbacks October 7-8, wardrobe fitting October 18-19, and shoot dates October 21-25, 2026.

Compensation

• Pay: $600 per 10-hour shoot day.
• Travel and holdover days: $450 per day.
• Final cut buyout: $6,000 CAD per person.
• Represented talent receives an additional 15% agency fee.

Casting Call – NYC Independent Short Film

Job Description

Casting 9 roles for HOME, an independent short film about a young woman preparing to leave New York and questioning what it truly means to feel at home. Filming select days between October 4 and 11 in New York City; local hires only. Roles include Ava (lead),Gabe, Daniel, Maggie, Ahmed, Ava’s mother (voiceover),a neighbor, Spark’s owner, and Spark the dog.
Job Responsibilities

• Perform your assigned role across select shoot days
• Take direction and collaborate with the production team

Requirements

• New York City local hire
• Available select days between October 4 and 11
• Role-specific requirements apply (see breakdown)
• Ava: female, mid-20s, Black, bilingual French/English
• Ava’s mother: female 45-65, fluent French
• Spark’s owner: ideally owns a suitable dog

Compensation

• Unpaid; meals, copy, and credit provided

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

Groundglass Casting is urgently casting Black women ages 55-75 in the Greater Toronto Area for a fun cruise ship commercial filming in the Caribbean. Selected talent receive a free cruise plus pay.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in a cruise commercial filmed on a ship in the Caribbean
• Be available for a wardrobe appointment on October 6 or 7
• Be available for travel and filming October 9-18

Requirements

• Black women, ages 55-75
• Based in the Greater Toronto Area
• Outgoing and adventurous, loves to travel
• Valid Canadian passport expiring no sooner than May 2027

Compensation

• $5,625-$15,625+ if selected, including $600/day filming, $450/travel day, $300/down day, $75/day per diem, $75 wardrobe appointment, and $6,000-$11,000 likeness buyout
• Free cruise included

Job Description

Accomplice Content Supply is casting six character voices for Mermaid Theatres’ touring production “Ocean Blue.” Recording takes place in Halifax during the last two weeks of October. This call is open to Equity, ACTRA, and non-union talent, and only to residents of the Maritime provinces.

Job Responsibilities

• Record character voice over for a touring theatre production
• Attend recording sessions in Halifax in late October
• Perform the assigned voice role as directed

Requirements

• Resident of the Maritime provinces
• VOICE 1: femme, plays 50s-80s, Cape Breton-inflected, spicy and grounded
• VOICE 2: femme, plays 40s-50s, expressive and conversational
• VOICE 3: femme, plays 25-50s, expressive and character-driven
• VOICE 4: masc, plays 20s-30s, energetic and comedic
• VOICE 5: masc, plays 40s-60s, grounded and characterful
• VOICE 6: masc, plays 20s-30s, deep and character-driven

Compensation

• CAEA daily rates, plus royalties

Grunge Band and Professional Hip Hop Dancers for Mushroom Coffee Campaign – Toronto

Job Description

A non-union mushroom coffee campaign filming in Toronto is seeking a grunge band and professional hip hop dancers for featured roles. The production is looking for musicians with authentic instrumental performance skills and advanced dancers with professional hip hop experience. Talent of all genders and ethnicities is encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform on camera for a commercial mushroom coffee campaign.
• Musicians will portray and perform as members of a grunge band.
• Hip hop dancers will perform professional-level choreography as a featured dancer and dance crew.
• Follow creative and performance direction from the production team.
• Collaborate professionally with fellow performers and crew throughout production.

Requirements

• Grunge Band: All genders, ages 20–30.
• Grunge Band: Must have experience playing musical instruments.
• Ideally seeking a three-person band with the guitarist or bass player also serving as the singer; four-person bands and individual musicians may also be considered.
• Professional Hip Hop Dancers: Male or female talent, ages 18–30.
• Dancers must have professional or advanced hip hop dance experience.
• Seeking one female dancer to portray Alisha and four professional hip hop dancers of any gender for her dance crew.
• All ethnicities are welcome.
• Must be available to work in Toronto.

Compensation

• $6,675 per person.
• Buyout is based on survival of the edit and includes all lifts, edits, and versions.