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Sports League Commercial Extras

Job Description

A sports league commercial is seeking male background actors to appear in a paid commercial filming in Austin, Texas. Casting directors are looking for athletic individuals who can authentically portray football players and sports-related talent on camera. This is a great opportunity for performers with athletic experience, especially those with a football background, to work on a professional commercial production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray athletes and sports league participants in commercial scenes
• Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors
• Participate in football-themed and sports-related sequences
• Maintain professionalism and energy throughout filming
• Help create an authentic sports environment on screen

Requirements

• Male
• Ages 20–40
• Open to all ethnicities
• Must be 6’0″ or taller
• Athletic build required
• Football experience is a plus
• Must be available to work in Austin, Texas
• Reliable and able to follow on-set direction

Compensation

• $400 for up to 10 hours of work
• Approximately $40 per hour
• Non-union commercial
• Professional commercial production experience

Diner Patrons for Television Production

Job Description

A television production is seeking background actors to portray diner patrons for an upcoming shoot in Mississauga, Ontario. This non-union opportunity is open to adults who can bring authentic and natural reactions to a restaurant setting. Talent should be comfortable working as background performers and available to work locally in the Greater Toronto Area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray diner patrons in restaurant scenes
• Follow on-set direction from the production team
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming
• Interact naturally within background environments
• Help create a realistic dining atmosphere on screen

Requirements

• Ages 20–50
• Open to all genders and ethnicities
• Must be available to work in Mississauga, Ontario
• Reliable transportation preferred
• Comfortable working as a background actor
• Ability to follow production instructions and maintain on-set professionalism

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity
• Non-union production
• Work on a professional television set
• Gain on-set experience and industry exposure

Church Crowd Extras for TV Series

Job Description

A television production is seeking attractive new faces to portray church crowd members in an upcoming scene. This background acting opportunity is ideal for performers looking to gain professional on-set experience while contributing to a realistic community gathering environment. Production is seeking talent with a wholesome, Hallmark-style appearance for this featured crowd scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a church attendee in background scenes
• Follow direction from assistant directors and production staff
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming
• Help create an authentic church community atmosphere
• Arrive prepared and available for the full filming schedule

Requirements

• Ages 25–55
• Open to diverse talent and white talent as specified by production needs
• Must be a new face who has not previously appeared on the production
• Attractive, wholesome, Hallmark-style appearance
• Men must be clean-shaven with no facial hair
• Must be available to work in the Gilford/Innisfil area
• ACTRA Apprentice or Full ACTRA members only
• Reliable and able to follow on-set direction

Compensation

• Paid television background role
• Professional production experience
• Opportunity to work on an established TV series
• Networking opportunities within the entertainment industry

Students Needed for TV Series Background Roles

Job Description

A television production is seeking young-looking students for paid background roles in an upcoming shoot in Toronto. Casting directors are looking for talent who can convincingly portray students in a school or campus environment. This opportunity is ideal for young adults interested in gaining on-set experience while working on a professional television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray students in background scenes
• Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors
• Participate in classroom, campus, or student-focused scenes as required
• Maintain continuity throughout filming
• Work professionally with cast and crew members

Requirements

• Ages 18–25
• Must be legally 18 years or older
• Must be able to convincingly portray a younger student
• Men especially encouraged to apply
• Open to AABP and non-union talent
• Comfortable working in background roles
• Reliable and able to follow production direction

Compensation

• $17.60 per hour
• Professional television production experience
• Opportunity to work on a scripted TV project
• Industry networking and on-set experience

Caucasian Female Needed for Flashback Scene in Production

Job Description

A production is seeking a Caucasian female performer for a flashback scene in an upcoming project filming in Mississauga. Casting directors are looking for fresh faces with a natural on-camera presence to portray a featured character in a professionally produced scene. This is a great opportunity for talent interested in gaining experience on a scripted production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a character in a flashback scene
• Follow direction from the production team and director
• Participate in scheduled filming activities
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout the shoot
• Collaborate effectively with cast and crew members

Requirements

• Caucasian female
• Ages 43–46
• Must be a new face to the production
• Must wear a size 4 dress to fit wardrobe requirements
• Comfortable performing on camera
• Reliable and able to follow direction
• Available to work in Mississauga

Compensation

• $328 for a 4-hour shoot
• Open to ACTRA, AABP, and non-union talent
• Professional production experience
• Opportunity to work in a featured flashback scene

DEA Agent (Flashback Scene)

Job Description

A television production is seeking a male performer to portray a DEA agent in flashback scenes set in the late 1980s. Producers are looking for talent with military, law enforcement, or firearms experience who can bring realism and authenticity to the role.

This featured role offers the opportunity to appear in professionally produced recreation scenes requiring a strong, authoritative presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a DEA agent in scripted flashback scenes
• Follow direction from production staff and directors
• Participate in wardrobe fittings and filming
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout production
• Contribute to realistic law enforcement scenes

Requirements

• Male, approximately in his 30s
• Military experience preferred
• Firearms experience considered an asset
• Current or former law enforcement professionals encouraged to apply
• No visible tattoos
• Available for wardrobe fitting and filming dates
• Professional appearance and demeanor

Compensation

• $45 per hour
• Featured special skills extra opportunity
• Professional television production experience
• Wardrobe fitting provided

Army Soldier (Flashback Scene)

Job Description

A television production is casting male performers to portray Army soldiers in flashback scenes set in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Casting directors are seeking athletic individuals with real military experience or current/former law enforcement backgrounds to bring authenticity to these featured scenes.

This role is ideal for performers with military training who can accurately represent soldiers in a period recreation.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an Army soldier in flashback sequences
• Follow direction from the production team
• Participate in wardrobe fittings and filming as scheduled
• Maintain a professional military appearance on camera
• Help create realistic military scenes

Requirements

• Male performers
• Athletic build
• Real military experience preferred
• Current or former police officers may also be considered
• No visible tattoos
• Available for wardrobe fitting and filming dates
• Comfortable portraying military personnel in period scenes

Compensation

• $45 per hour
• Featured special skills extra opportunity
• Professional television production experience
• Wardrobe fitting provided

Non-Union TV Series Background Actors

Job Description

A new non-union television series is now casting background actors for Season 2 of an upcoming production filming throughout Manitoba. Casting directors are seeking reliable performers of all ethnicities for multiple featured background roles, including casino seniors and casino regulars. This paid TV series opportunity is ideal for performers looking to gain on-set experience while working on a professional television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray casino patrons and background characters in various scenes
• Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors
• Maintain continuity and professionalism on set
• Arrive on time and remain available for scheduled filming days
• Participate in long filming days as required by production

Requirements

• Non-union performers only
• Open to all ethnicities
• Must be a Manitoba resident with a Manitoba address and taxes filed in Manitoba
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be fully available for all dates submitted
• Comfortable working extended filming hours

For Casino Seniors:

• Ages 55 and older
• Open to all genders and ethnicities
• Available for multiple filming dates

For Casino Regulars:

• Ages 18 and older
• Open to all genders and ethnicities
• Available for all required filming dates

For Vehicle Submissions:

• SUVs, trucks, and cars accepted
• Vehicles should not be excessively new or excessively old
• No white or black vehicles
• Selected vehicles receive additional compensation

Compensation

• $200 per day flat rate
• Additional $40 vehicle bump for approved vehicles
• Multiple-day booking opportunities available
• Professional television production experience

Volunteer

Job Description

A production filming in Newmarket is seeking background actors to portray volunteers in clinic scenes. This role will help create realistic and engaging healthcare-related environments.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a volunteer in clinic-related scenes
• Follow direction from production staff
• Participate in background activities as needed
• Maintain continuity during filming

Requirements

• Male or female talent
• Ages 30–40
• Caucasian
• Must be a new face to the production
• Available for filming on June 11

Compensation

• Paid featured background opportunity

Patient

Job Description

A Newmarket production is casting featured background talent to portray patients in clinic scenes. Casting directors are seeking a variety of ages and ethnicities to help create an authentic healthcare environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a patient in clinic scenes
• Follow production and assistant director instructions
• Participate in background action as directed
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Male or female talent
• Ages 18–60
• Diverse ethnicities encouraged
• Must be a fresh face not previously featured on the production
• Available June 11

Compensation

• Paid featured background role

Clinic Crowd Member

Job Description

A production filming in Newmarket is seeking featured background talent to portray clinic visitors in a day shoot. Casting directors are looking for fresh faces who have not previously appeared on the production. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who can naturally portray patients, visitors, and community members in a healthcare setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a clinic visitor or patient in background scenes
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain continuity throughout filming
• Arrive on time and remain available for the duration of the shoot

Requirements

• Male or female talent
• Ages 30–40
• Diverse ethnicities encouraged
• Must be a new face to the production
• Must be approved by casting
• Available for filming in Newmarket on June 11

Compensation

• Paid featured background opportunity

Japanese Gangster/Gambler Types for TV Production

Job Description

A television production is seeking Japanese male talent to portray authentic gangster and gambler character types in a featured background role. Casting directors are looking for strong character faces and individuals who can convincingly portray the look and attitude associated with these roles. Visible tattoos are acceptable with proper clearance. This is a union and non-union opportunity filming on June 23.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a Japanese gangster or gambler character on screen
• Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors
• Maintain continuity throughout filming
• Participate in background and featured scene work
• Arrive prepared and ready for production activities

Requirements

• Male talent
• Japanese ethnicity
• Must be able to portray a gangster or gambler character type
• Visible tattoos are acceptable with clearance
• Strong character look preferred
• Comfortable working on a television production set
• Union and non-union talent welcome

Compensation

• Paid television production opportunity
• Union and non-union roles available