Male Actor for Marco Garcia Supporting Role in Calgary Film

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. The role includes some intimacy involving kissing.

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 OAC-granted short film is casting multiple actors for principal roles. The production is considering both ACTRA and non-union performers and is specifically seeking Persian, Arab, White, and mixed-race/ethnically ambiguous talent across several age ranges. Several roles require fluent Farsi, while others require fluent English. Selected performers will join a professionally produced short film project, with roles available for adults, seniors, and a young performer.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform the assigned scripted role for the short film.
• Attend scheduled production activities as required.
• Deliver dialogue naturally in the language specified for the role.
• Collaborate professionally with the director, cast, and production team.
• Arrive prepared and follow creative direction during filming.

Requirements

• Leily: Female, 35–49, Persian; fluent in Farsi and English.
• Ava: Female, 35–39, Persian; fluent in Farsi and English.
• Eric: Male, 40–45, Arab or White; fluent in English.
• Ellie: 12–15, mixed-race/ethnically ambiguous; fluent in English.
• Betty: Female, 60s, Persian; fluent in Farsi.
• Ibrahim: Male, 60s–70s, Persian; fluent in Farsi.
• ACTRA and non-union performers may apply.

Compensation

Paid.

Kim – Lead Role for Family Drama Short Film

Job Description

An upcoming non-union short film shooting in Montreal, Quebec, is seeking an Asian or mixed Asian female actor to portray Kim, a principal character in a family drama set within the world of an underground casino. Kim is a quiet, observant woman in her mid-20s with a strong moral compass who feels increasingly out of place in the world created by her father. Actors and non-actors are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Kim, a principal character in a dramatic short film.
• Deliver a grounded and emotionally authentic performance.
• Portray a quiet, observant character navigating complex family dynamics.
• Perform scenes in both English and French.
• Follow direction and collaborate professionally with the cast and production team.

Requirements

• Female, ages 25–30.
• Asian or mixed Asian, including Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, and other Asian backgrounds.
• Must speak English and French.
• Actors and non-actors may apply.
• Must be able to work in Montreal, Quebec.
• Non-union.

Compensation

• $500 per day for principal role.

Peter – Lead Role for Family Drama Short Film

Job Description

An upcoming non-union short film filming in Montreal, Quebec, is seeking an Asian or mixed Asian male actor to portray Peter, a principal character in a family drama set around an underground casino. Peter is in his mid-40s and seeks connection and validation but often undermines himself. As one of the casino’s loyal customers, he spends much of his time losing money while struggling with his personal circumstances.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Peter in a principal dramatic role.
• Deliver an authentic and emotionally nuanced performance.
• Perform scenes involving complex personal and family dynamics.
• Perform dialogue in English and French.
• Follow creative direction and collaborate professionally with the production team.

Requirements

• Male, ages 40–50.
• Asian or mixed Asian, including Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, and other Asian backgrounds.
• Must speak English and French.
• Actors and non-actors may apply.
• Must be able to work in Montreal, Quebec.
• Non-union.

Compensation

• $500 per day for principal role.

Zach – Lead Role for Family Drama Short Film

Job Description

An upcoming non-union short film filming in Montreal, Quebec, is seeking an Asian or mixed Asian male actor to portray Zach, a principal character in a family drama set within an underground casino. Zach is confident, loud, confrontational, charismatic, and threatening, using his dominant personality to conceal deep insecurity and fears of inadequacy.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Zach in a principal role for a dramatic short film.
• Deliver a confident, charismatic, and confrontational performance.
• Bring emotional depth to a character masking underlying insecurity.
• Perform dialogue naturally in English and Thai or another Asian dialect.
• Follow direction and collaborate professionally with the cast and crew.

Requirements

• Male, ages 40–50.
• Asian or mixed Asian, including Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, and other Asian backgrounds.
• Must speak English.
• Must speak Thai or another Asian dialect.
• Actors and non-actors may apply.
• Must be able to work in Montreal, Quebec.
• Non-union.

Compensation

• $500 per day for principal role.

Job Description

The Alberta Foundation for the Arts-funded short film Primitive is looking for a Caucasian man for a principal role in its upcoming Calgary production. This paid non-union drama follows a young artist’s journey and offers actors the opportunity to work on a professionally funded independent film.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a principal role in the short film.
• Collaborate with the production team on set.
• Attend all scheduled filming dates.

Requirements

• Caucasian male, ages 40–60.
• Submit a resume and headshot.

Compensation

• Paid non-union production.

Job Description

The Alberta Foundation for the Arts-funded short film Primitive is casting a Caucasian woman for a principal role in a paid non-union production filming in Calgary. This dramatic short film tells a compelling story centered on art, identity, and recognition, offering performers the opportunity to join an independently funded production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a principal role in the short film.
• Follow creative direction throughout production.
• Attend scheduled filming dates.

Requirements

• Caucasian female, ages 40–50.
• Submit a resume and headshot.

Compensation

• Paid non-union production.