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.
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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.
Kids for TV Series Background Roles
Job Description
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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.
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Compensation
- Paid background acting opportunity.
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Job Description
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Job Responsibilities
- Portray a townsfolk background character.
- Follow direction from the production team.
- Maintain continuity during filming.
- Work professionally with cast and crew throughout production.
Requirements
- Open to all ages.
- ACTRA and non-union talent welcome.
- Must be able to work as a local hire in Milton.
- Self-drivers preferred.
Compensation
- Paid background acting opportunity.
College Students for TV Series Background Roles
Job Description
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- Maintain continuity throughout filming.
- Arrive on time and work collaboratively with the cast and crew.
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Male Photographer for Period TV Series
Job Description
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Job Responsibilities
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Requirements
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Compensation
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Job Description
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Requirements
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Compensation
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Job Description
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Job Responsibilities
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- Maintain continuity during filming.
- Wear period wardrobe and adhere to grooming standards.
Requirements
- White male.
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- Must not have worked on the production during July.
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Compensation
- Paid background acting opportunity.
Black Male Patron or Onlooker for Period TV Series
Job Description
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Job Responsibilities
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- Follow direction from the production team.
- Maintain continuity throughout filming.
- Wear period wardrobe and comply with grooming standards.
Requirements
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Job Responsibilities
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- Follow production direction on set.
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- Maintain continuity throughout production.
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Job Responsibilities
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- Maintain continuity throughout filming.
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